Political Science Specimen Paper 2024-2025 ISC (Arts) Class 12 Question Paper Solution

Secessionist Violence can be described as a violent advocacy of complete segregation of a particular ethnic or religious from the nation. Which one of the following scenarios is the correct representation of this form of violence?

An extremist group protests in a public space demanding complete autonomy over its region.

A women’s organisation protests against the government and demands complete autonomy and non-interference by the government.

An organisation demands a separate region outside of the country and protests against the government in a violent way.

A trade union group demands a separate space within the company and protests against the management.

From the citizen’s point of view, the judiciary is the MOST important organ of the government because ______.

The judges give judgement in specific and complex cases.

Judges interpret the real meaning of law.

The judiciary settles disputes.

It acts as the protector from possible excesses of the other two organs of the government.

Assertion: The concept of ministerial responsibilities is the backbone of a Parliamentary form of Government.

Reason: The legislature exercises continuous control over the executive.

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

Assertion is true and Reason is false.

Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Assertion: A flexible constitution is very often a source of instability.

Reason: A flexible constitution demands an honest and mature leadership to control the exercise of sovereign powers.

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

Assertion is true and Reason is false.

Both Assertion and Reason are false.

The age of voting in India before 1989 was ______.

Observe the relation between the first two words/phrases and then fill in the fourth word/phrase.

Implementation of law: Executive :: Interpretation of law: ______.

The ______ feature of the Indian state aims at establishing the goal of equitable distribution of resources.

The responsibility of conducting elections for Panchayati Raj institutions resides with the ______.

The rules governing the administration of judicial services are framed by the central government of the nation.

True

False

Conviction by the Senate in an impeachment is beyond the President’s power to grant pardon.

True

False

The Lok Sabha has the power to regulate its own debate.

True

False

The British Parliament enjoys the power to amend the constitution by a simple majority of votes of the members of its two houses.

True

False

Answer the following question in one word/phrase.

A type of political system in which limited and controlled pluralism is tolerated.

Answer the following question in one word/phrase.

A device of obstruction occasionally carried to the point of veto in the U.S Senate.

Answer the following question in one word/phrase.

This person is the Chairman of the Niti Ayog.

Answer the following question in one word/phrase.

A type of social structure which divides people based on inherited social status.

According to Gettell,“Presidential government is that government in which the chief executive is independent of the legislature as to his tenure and to an extent as to his policies and acts. In this system, the head of the state is the real executive.”

In the light of the given statement, discuss the features of a Presidential form of government.

Contrast a flexible constitution from a rigid constitution on the basis of process of Amendment. Cite an example to bring out the contrast between the two.

Observe the picture given below and answer the question that follows it.

How does the party system depicted above benefit a modern democracy?

The two houses of the Union Parliament do not share equal powers. Justify the statement with the help of four reasons.

Few powers were given to the Senate by the constitution framers with a view of making it the constitutional watchdog over President’s executive powers. Justify this empowerment of the Senate.

How can judicial independence be maintained in a democratic state?

Preamble is the key to the Constitution of India. With reference to this statement, discuss its importance in contemporary times.

Explain the position of the Indian Prime Minister in relation to the powers shared with the Parliament and the Council of Ministers.

The top-tier of the Panchayati Raj System operates at the district level. Elaborate on its composition.

The picture given below shows the workers of two rival political groups clashing during Panchayat Elections.

How does the picture shown above depict a challenge to Indian democracy?

The picture given below shows the workers of two rival political groups clashing during Panchayat Elections.

With the help of a relevant example, outline any other significant form of the challenge that has emerged in India in recent times.

Compare a Totalitarian system of government to an Authoritarian form of government.

Several jurists hold the view that the original and appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India is wider than that of the USA. Justify the given statement.

Explain any four rights given in the Right to Equality as a Fundamental right.

Discuss any four forms of regionalism as a challenge to the Indian democracy.

Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.

1. Describe the feature which is part of the basic structure of the constitution, as referred to in the passage given above.    (2)
2. State four principles of this feature.      (4)
3. What is the basis to establish it in India? How is it different from that of the USA?     (2)