CBSE Board Class 11 Political Science Previous Year Question Papers 2011

previous paper 2011
class 11 political science

1. Differentiate between the concept of Dharma and Religion. 2

2. Has globalisation  increased   or  decreased the activities of the modern state ? Explain
how. 2

3. Mention any four Fundamental Duties expected from a citizen. 2

4. What do you understand by political socialisation ? 2

5. What is territorial representation ? 2

6. Mention any two measures to curb criminalisation of politics in India. 2

7. Write a short note on two party system. 2

8. What is a Regional Party ? Mention any one regional party of India. 1+1

9. Explain the concept of ‘Humanism’. 2

10. Explain any two domestic determinants of the Foreign Policy of India. 2

11. Discuss the relationship between law and liberty. 4

12. Explain (a) Right to Personal Liberty and (b) Equality before Law. 2+2

13. What do you understand by Comparative Politics ? Why do we study it ? 2+2

14. Explain the differences between the traditional and modern approaches to the study of
Comparative Politics. 4

15. How can we curb the undue use of money and muscle power during elections in India ? 4

16. Explain   the role   of   the   National   Development   Council   in   India’s   socio-economic
development. 4

17. What do you understand by women’s empowerment ? What is the role of education in
empowering women ? 4

18. Differentiate  between  regionalism and  separatism. What  factors are  responsible  for
growing regionalism in India ? 4

19. Discuss India’s role in the UNO. 4

20. Explain the concept of empirical liberalism. 4

21. Equality implies ‘equality of opportunities’ and not ‘equality of outcomes’. Do you agree
with this view ? Why ?                                                                                                   2+6
OR
What is justice ? Are you in favour of ‘protective discrimination’ to ensure social justice
in India ? Give arguments for your answer.

22. Describe the main tenets of Marxism. What led to the decline of Communist movements
in recent times ?                                                                                                   4+4
OR
On what grounds did Gandhiji criticise the modern Western civilization ? What was his
concept of an ideal State ?

23. What is the importance of public opinion in a democracy ? What are the conditions for
the formulation of sound public opinion ? 4+4
OR
Write a critical essay on the emerging trends in the party system in India.

24. What factors are responsible for the prevailing socio-economic disparities in India ? How
can we curb them ? 8
                                           OR
Write a critical note on India’s National Policy of Education, 1986.

25. Discuss India’s changing relationship with Russia. 8
                                   OR
Assess the importance and impact of ‘Globalisation’ in India’s Foreign Policy.