CBSE Board Class 12 Political Science Previous Year Question Papers 2005

POLITICAL SCIENCE

General Instructions:

(i) All questions are compulsory.

(ii) Marks for each question are indicated against it.

(iii) Question numbers 1 to 10 are of two marks each. The answers to these questions should not exceed 50 words each.

(iv) Question numbers 11 to 20 are of four marks each. The answers to these questions should not exceed 100 words each.

(v) Question numbers 21 to 25 are of eight marks each. The answer to these questions should not exceed 200 words each.

1. What do you understand by the changing nature of State activities? 2

2. Differentiate between 'Political equility' and 'Social equality'. 2

3. Is political socialisation a static or a continuous process? 2

4. "Rights imply duties.' Explain. 2

5. Mention any two electoral devices to ensure adequate representation to minorities in

India. 2

6. What do you mean by delimitation of constituencies? 2

7. Differentiate between Socialism and Communism. 2

8. Define a national party. Who gives the status of a national party to a political party in India? 2

9. “Non-alignment does not mean either equi-distance or neutrality.” Comment. 2

10. Mention any two differences between political parties and pressure groups. 2

11. What are the main characteristics of a welfare state? How far is it correct to call India

a welfare state ? 4

12. What is implied by Social Justice? How can we provide Social Justice to citizens in India ? 2 + 2

13. What is the significance of system analysis to the study of Comparative Politics? 4

14. What is the relevance of Gandhism today? 4

15. What are the causes for the rise of political violence in India? How can we curb it? 4

16. Is political development a cause or consequence of economic development? Give arguments in support of your
answer. 4

17. How can we curb the influence of money and muscle power during the elections in India ? 4

18. What is the role of Planning Commission in India’s socio-economic development? 4

19. Write a short note on India’s changing relations with Pakistan. 4

20. Describe the main objectives of the National Policy of Empowerment of Women 2001. 4

21. Discuss M.N. Roy's ideas on Humanism. 8

OR

Describe the main tenets of Liberalism. 8

22. What is the fundamental difference between the concepts of Dharma and Religion?

What is the role of Dharma in personal, social and political life? 4 + 4

OR

Discuss the relationship between law and liberty. 8

23. “Communalism is a bane for democracy in India” How can we curb it ? 8

OR

What factors are responsible for illiteracy in India? What steps are being taken by the

Government of India to achieve the target of free and compulsory education for all children up to the age of 14 ? 4 + 4

24. Write a critical note on India's role in the U.N.O. 8

OR

Discuss the concept of Human Rights. What steps have been taken by India to promote human rights ? 8

25. Write a brief essay on the emerging trends in the party system in India. 8

OR

What is the role of pressure groups in a democracy? How do they work to achieve their goals? 4 + 4