(unsere) ” SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 14 Political Science Instructions Time :3 hrs Max. Marks: 1. The question paper consists of five sections (A, B, C, D and E) with 30 questions in total 2. All questions are compulsory. 3. Question numbers 1-12 are multiple choice questions of one mark each. 4, Question numbers 13-18 are of 2 marks each. Answers to these questions should not exceed 50-60 words each. 5, Question numbers 19-23 are ‘of 4 marks each. Answers to these questions should not exceed 100-124 words each, ‘There is an internal choice in two of the 4 marks questions. 6. Question numbers 24-26 are passage, cartoon and map-based questions. Answer accordingly. 7. Question numbers 27-30 are of 6 marks each. Answers to these questions should not exceed 170-180 words. 8. There is an internal chi in 6 marks questions. Section A (amas 1. The principal organ Secretariat is headed 3. The process of integration of different DY cereeeeese + @ countries is called? (a) Secretary General (a) Privatisation (b) Vice-President (b) Globalisation (c) Director (c) Liberalisation (6) Chairman. (4) None of the above 2. The people of this state opposed the rule 4, . How many b ve of Nizam, It Wa sesso y bi-lateral agreements ha’ (a) Uttar Pradesh 2 been signed between India and Russi#® (i Temi Nadu part of the Indo-Russian Strategic (c) Hyderabad ri pala of 20012 | (@) Jammu and Kashmir ae (b) 67 (a) 90" i 5, Match the following al ~ a ee Ua ‘A. Jagivan Ram To rime Mini 196079 4% Of ia = 1980-1984 & Chaudhary Charan Prime Mi Singh Inister of indi : tween July te a ——__1979-1980 Januay ¢. Morar Desai ie epuly Prime Minister D. Indira Gandhi Of India in 1979 Directions (0. Nos. 10 © Stage ill Excellence Level 121 (4) Article 350 (b) Article 352 (©) Article 356 (d) Article 360 and 11) In the questions siven below there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read these Statements and choose the correct answer from the given options, Codes (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the Codes correct explanation of A. ABCD (0) Ais true, but R is false. @143 2 (a) A is false, but R is true. 03241 10. Assertion (A) In 1978, Deng Xiaping 243.1 announced the ‘Open Door’ policy and ( Ps policy (a3 2 a economic reforms in China. &hich among the otowing ie nota pa eran eeiaeta component of traditional security? @ investments of capital and technology (a) Dererrence : from abroad. @ eee 11. Assertion (A) Force and momentum had c) On been gathered by the movement of people (a) Balance of power of Hyderabad state against the Nizam's _ 1, Name the leader who quit active politics Tule. after 1995 and became Gandhian and was Reason (R) The Peasantry and women involved in Bhoodan movement. @ joined hands against the oppressive rule (a) Charu Majumdar of the Nizam. @ (bd) Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan 12. Arrange the following in chronological (© Jagjivan Ram order, — (d) Morarji Desai 1. Formation of NDA Government +. Which among the following is not an 2. Appointment of Mandal Commission outcome of the disintegration of the by Central Government USSR? a 3. Janta Dal Formed (a) End of the ideological war between the US 4, New Economic Reform and the USSR Codes (b) Birth of CIS (a) 2,3, 4and1 (b) 1,2, 3 and 4 () Change in balance of power in the world (c) 4, 2, 3 and 1 (@)2,3,1and4— @ order (d) Crisis in the Middle East 9. Under which article, Emergency was - imposed in India? m Section B : i 44, Mention any two challenges that were 13. Write the meaning and importance of iced by India just after Independence? ; iext faced by i i economic planning in the Indian context wea ges15. 16. 19. 20. a 24. “The Constitution framers of India ensured development and well-being of the entire society and not only of some sections." Validate the statement with any two suitable arguments CO) What is the role of Emergency of 1975 in benefitting the Indian democratic set-up?) mSection C Name and explain any two main organs of in any two functions of |, Explail 17. Expivational Organisation (ILO), Interna 48. Which coalition came to power in 2004, Name any of its two major supporting parties. Ost, ag COM 22. "China has emerged asa third alternative to world power". Explain, the United Nations. ® a ae any three new sources of threat is Highlight any three steps taken by Chine Pa 7 to improve its economy? The end of USSR dors notmenn theendel, 75, explain any four reasons fo the ee dominance of the Congress Party in the ea | first three general elections. 0 What do you mean by Arab spring? Mention any four causes of Arab spring. m Section D (22 Mars) Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. @+1+1+1=4) At the most simple level, globalisation results in an erosion of state capacity that is, the ability of government to do what they do. All over the world, the old ‘welfare state’ is now giving way to a more minimalist state that performs certain core functions such as the maintenance of law and order and the security of its economic and social well-being. In place of the welfare state, it is the market that becomes the prime determinant of economic and social priorities. (i) Which of the following are the functions of welfare state? (a) To provide subsidies to the poor. (b) To make welfare policies for the poor. (c) To make policies for the benefit of private sector. (d) Both (a) and (b) (ii) Erosion of state here means ers... + (a) reduction in the role of state in society and economy (b) welfare state is being promoted in the society, (©) market economy is being prevalent in the society (d) None of the above (iii) Why is the concept of welfare state giving way to a minimalist state? (a) As it performs according to the free market economy norms. (b) As it performs only crucial functioss like maintenance of law. (0) Asit is not providing welfare services to the poor people. (a) All of the above (iv) How has the market become the prime determinant of social priorities’ (a) State is making decision on the | basis of market forces. (b) Market is the prime determinant which influences the role of state: (c) Market has been forcing the state? the decision making process for! society, (d) All of the above 25, In the given outline political map of India, four states have been marked B, C and D. With the help of the information given below, identify the™and write their correct names in ; ou answer book along with the serial number of the information used and the related alphabet in the map as per the format given below. (i) The state to which Jayaprakash Narayan belonged. (i) The state where Indian National Congress won most of the Lok Sabha seats in 1977 elections. (iii) The state from where Raj Narain contested the Lok Sabha seat against Indira Gandhi in 1977 election. (iv) The state where Janata Party won all the Lok Sabha seats in 1977 elections. 26, Observe the cartoon given below carefully and answer the questions that follow. @+1+1=4) (i) Who is the person in the centre of the cartoon? (ii) What does the cartoon refer about? (iii) How did India accommodate the demand of regional groups? Section £ 27. What are the common problems of South Asian countries? Elaborate. 6 or ‘What are the contentious issues between India and Bangladesh? Explain. 28. What is the role of environmental movements to meet the challenge of environmental degradation? Give valid points in support of this. @ Or Explain in detail the stand of India on the environmental issues. 29, "Due to India’s strategic location in the region, it is involved in the majority of (24 Marks) conflicts". In the light of discuss the four main conflict issues between India and Pakistan. Or Assess India's role in Non-Aligned movement. 30. Explain the internal divisions of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and describe how these led to multiple regional aspirations in that state? © Or What are the various positions on the issue of regional autonomy for Kashmir? Which of these according to you is justifiable? Give reasons for your answer. For Answers scan QR code