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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2022-2023)

MID TERM EXAM

POLITICAL SCIENCE (028)

CLASS-XI

TIME:3 Hours.                                                            M.M.-80

INSTRUCTIONS:

I) All questions are compulsory.

II) Question numbers 1-12 are multiple choice questions of one mark each.

III) Question numbers 13-18 are of 2 marks each. Answers to these questions should not exceed 50 words each.

IV) Question numbers 19-23 are of 4 marks each. Answers to these questions should not exceed 100 words each.

V) Question numbers 24-26 are passage, cartoon and map-based questions. Answer accordingly.

VI) Question numbers 27-30 are of 6 marks each. Answers to these questions should not exceed 170 words.

VII) There is an internal choice in 6 marks questions.

SECTION-A (1X12=12)

(12 - points)

Question 1. From whom can the President of India take legal advice? (1)

A. Parliament

B. Prime Minister

C. Supreme Court

D. Legislative Assembly

Question 2. Which of these types of executive has been adopted in India? (1)

A. Parliamentary Executive

B. Presidential Executive

C. Semi-Presidential Executive

D. ALL OF THE ABOVE

Question 3. Who is the Chief Election Commissioner of India at present? (1)

A. Sunil Arora

B. Rajesh Kumar

C. Rajiv Kumar

D. Vijay Saxena

Question 4. What should be the minimum age to become Prime Minister in India? (1)

A. 22

B. 18

C. 30

D. 25

Question 5. What is the total number of seats reserved for women in Panchayats? (1)

A. 1/3

B. 1/4

C. 1/2

D. 2/3

Question 6. Which of the following is not correctly matched? (1)

A. Fundamental Rights America

B. Judicial Review America

C. Parliamentary system UK

D. Residuary Powers Russia

Question 7. Which of the following is not done by the Election Commission? (1)

A. Creating Identity Card

B. Providing Election Symbols

C. Fixing the date of election

D. Formation of Government

Question 8. 73rd and 74th constitutional amendment is related to which of the following? (1)

A. Judiciary

B. President

C. Local Government

D. Centre-State Relations

Write true or false for the following statement.

Question 9. The voting age in India is fixed at 21 years. (1)

Question 10. The dispute between the Central Government and the State Government is decided in the High Court. (1)

Fill in the blank.

Question 11. Lok Sabha is the ___ house of the Parliament. (1)

Question 12. In a presidential system of government, ___ is the real head. (1)

SECTION-B (2X6=12)

(12 - points)

Question 13. Describe the fundamental jurisdictional authority of the Supreme Court.

Question 14. State two features of the Indian Constitution.

Question 15. Why was the first past the post system of election adopted in India?

Question 16. Describe two powers of Lok Sabha.

Q17. What do you understand by defection?

Question 18. Describe any two qualities of presidential executive.

SECTION-C [4X5=20]

(20 - marks)

Question 19. Describe any four functions of the Constitution. (4)

Question 20. Explain the difference between 'Winner of the person with the most votes' and 'Proportional representation system'. (4)

Question 21. Describe any four features of the federal government. (4)

Question 22. What is the importance of political theory? (4)

Question 23. Describe the main functions of the Parliament. (4)

SECTION-D [4X3=12]

(12 - points)

Question 24. Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions - (1X4=4)

You know that in democratic elections, it is necessary for all the adult citizens of the country to have the right to vote in the elections, this is known as universal busy suffrage. Citizens of many countries had to fight a long battle with their rulers to get this right. In many countries, women got this right after a long time and after a lot of struggle.

Question 24.1 What do you understand by Universal Adult Suffrage?

A. Right to vote for women

B. Right to vote for men

C. Right to vote for elders

D. Right to vote for all adults

Question 24.2 What is the voting age fixed in India?

A. 22

B. 21

C. 16

D. 18

Question 24.3 When was Universal Adult Suffrage implemented in India?

A. 26 January 1950

B. 26 January 1961

C. 26 November 1976

D. 26 November 1989

Question 24.4 After how many years are the general elections held in India?

A. After 4 years

B. After 6 years

C. after 5 years

D. after 8 years

Question 25. Study the cartoon given below carefully and answer the questions based on it. (1X4=4)

Question 25.1 Who is the person with two faces in this cartoon?

A. Jawaharlal Nehru

B. Rajendra Prasad

C. Vallabhbhai Patel

D. Zakir Hussain

Question 25.2 What ideology are the people on the right side of the person?

A. Western ideology

B. Indian ideology

C. Chinese ideology

D. Marxist ideology

Question 25.3 To the left of the person are the people of which ideology?

A. Western ideology

B. Indian ideology

C. Chinese ideology

D. Marxist ideology

Question 25.4 What is the national anthem of India?

A. Vande Mataram

B. Jana Gana Mana

C. Ae mere vatan ke logo

D. Vijayi vishva tiranga pyara

Note: The following question is given in place of question number 25 for visually impaired students only. (1X4=4)

Question 25.1 Who was the first Prime Minister of India?

Question 25.2 Name the national anthem of India.

Question 25.3 Name the national anthem of India.

Question 25.4 When did the Constitution of India come into force?

Question 26. Five states A, B, C and D have been marked in the map given below. Identify them on the basis of the given information and write their correct names, serial numbers of the information used and related alphabets in your answer sheet as per the following table. (1X4=4)

1. The 29th state of India.

2. The state which was carved out of Punjab in 1966 to form a new state.

3. States related to Sardar Sarovar Project.

4. State with bicameral system.

Note: The following question is given in place of question number 26 for visually impaired students only.

Question 26.1 At present, how many states are there in India?

Question 26.2 How many states of India have bicameral system?

Question 26.3 In which state is the Sardar Sarovar Dam built on the river Narmada?

Question 26.4 Which is the largest state of India in terms of area?

SECTION-E (6X4=24)

(24 - marks)

Question 27. Why is the Indian Constitution called a bag of credit? Explain. (6)

Or

Describe the emergency powers of the President. What is the effect of a proclamation of emergency?

Question 28. "A powerful center has been established in India." With reference to this statement, describe the provisions of the Indian Constitution. (6)

Or

What kind of reforms are needed in elections in India? Describe any three.

Question 29. Make a comparative study of the powers of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. (6)

Or

Explain in detail the salient features of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments.

Question 30. Describe the provisions of the Indian Constitution which make the Indian judiciary independent and impartial. (6)

Or

Evaluate the role of the Prime Minister's functions and powers.