CBSE Board Class 12 Political Science Sample Papers 2007

SAMPLE PAPER 2007
CLASS 12
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Time allowed : 3 hours ] [ Maximum Marks: 100

General Instructions  :
(i) All  questions are compulsory.
(ii)     Marks for each question are indicated against it.
(iii) Questions number  1 to  10 are of  two  marks each. The answers to these questions
should not exceed  50 words each.
(iv) Questions number  11  to  20  are of  four  marks each. The answers to these questions
should not exceed  100  words each.
(v) Questions number  21  to  25 are of  eight marks each. The answers to these questions
should not exceed  200  words each.

1. What do you understand by the term law ? 2

2. Differentiate between laissez-faire and welfare state. 2

3. Distinguish between’rights’and’claims’. 2

4. Define ‘liberalism’. 2

5. What is meant by proportional system of representation? 2

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

7. Differentiate between ‘pressure groups’ and ‘interest groups’. 2

8. Explain the role of newspapers in the formulation and expression of public opinion. 2
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9. Mention the full form of the ‘SAARC. Where is its secretariat established ? 1+1

10. ‘Political socialisation’ leads to ‘political participation’. Explain briefly. 2

11. The Indian concept of  ‘dharma’  is not the synonym of the western concept of
‘religion.’ Comment on this statement
2. ‘Rights imply duties’. Explain. 4

13. What is the relevance of Gandhism today ? 4

14. Differentiate between ‘comparative government’ and ‘comparative polities’. Why
do we study comparative politics? 2+2

15. Write a brief note on the behavioural approach to the study of comparative politics. 4

16. Explain any two steps taken by the Election Commission of India to reform the
election system. 2+2

17. Mention briefly any four functions of the National Planning Commission of India. 1+1+1+1

18. Are you in favour of 27 per cent reservation for the OBCs in higher education
institutions in India ? Give reasons. 4

19. What do you understand by regional imbalance ? How can we control it ? 2+2

20. Discuss India’s changing relations with the USA. 4

21. How far is it correct to say that it is the notion of justice that binds liberty with
equality ? 8
OR
What do you understand by social justice ? What steps have been taken by the
government to promote social justice in India ? 2+6

22. Discuss the main tenets of Marxism.
OR
What is fascism? What factors led to the rise and fall of fascism ? 4+4

23. Write a critical note on the nature of party system in India.
OR
Write a critical note on the programmes and policies of the Indian National Congress. 8

24. What are the major challenges before democracy in India? How can we confront
them?
OR
‘Illiteracy is a bane for democracy in India’. Discuss fully. 8

25. Write a brief essay on the status of human rights in India.
OR
Examine the basic principles of the foreign policy of India.