COUNCIL OF HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION, MANIPUR
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COUNCIL OF HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION, MANIPUR |
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SAMPLE QUESTION, 1999 |
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POLITICAL SCIENCE |
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Full Mark - 100 |
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Pass Mark - 33 |
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Time : 3 hours |
| (i) | All the questions are compulsory. |
| (ii) | Internal options are given for those of the Essay Type questions. |
| (iii) | Question Nos. 1 to 6 are objective ( multiple choice) type questions with four alternatives, of which one is the correct or the best answer, Select the correct or the best answer and write it along with the question no. |
| (iv) | Question Nos. 7 to 17 are very short answer type questions. Answer to the questions may be given in a word or a group of words or a sentence. |
| (v) | Question Nos. 18 to 32 are short answer type questions. Answer to these questions should be given in about 30 to 50 words only. |
| (vi) | Question Nos. 33 to 36 are Essay Type Questions. Answer to these questions should be given in about 100 to 150 words only. |
| (vii) | Full marks allotted to the questions are indicated at the right hand margin of the questions. |
| 1. | The most important source of law in the modern time is A. customs B. religion C. judicial decisions D. legislation. |
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| 2. | The composition of the Present Election Commission is
A. one-member commission B. two-member commission C. three-member commission D. four-member commission |
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| 3. | Which of the following is not the duty of the Election Commission
? A. The Commission Controls particular polling stations during polling hours. B. The commission sends central observes to the sensitive constituencies. C. The Commission prescribes the code of conduct for the electoral campaign. D. The Commission Creates conditions for casting of votes without fear or intimidation of any kind. |
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| 4. | National integration is built by A. political and administrative unity B. the National Integration Council C. the United efforts of the people of India D. a thought which must go into the hearts of the people. |
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| 5. | The Africa Fund was established at the Summit of the Non-Aligned
Movement held at. A. New Delhi in 1983 B. Harare in 1986 C. Belgrade in 1989 D. Jakarta in 1992. |
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| 6. | The UN. Secretary General is appointed by the A. Security Council B. International Court of Justice C. General Assembly D. General Assembly on the recommendations of the security Council. |
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| 7. | Why have the juvenile delinquency and the abuse of drugs increased among the adolescents. | 1 |
| 8. | Who said "religion is the opiate of the people"? | 1 |
| 9. | Give one distinguishing point between passive resistance and the Satyagraha. | 1 |
| 10. | Mention the form of Government which attaches great value to freedom of speech and expression. | 1 |
| 11 | Why disloyally and offences against the state lead to the loss of citizenship in India? | 1 |
| 12. | What type of citizenship has India adopted ? | 1 |
| 13. | In which part of the Indian Constitution has the Fundamental Rights been included ? | 1 |
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Which method of proportional representation is used in India for election of
representatives of the
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| 15. | If the people do not take any interest in the public affairs, what would be the condition of politics ? | 1 |
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Which amendment to the constitution of India provided for the inclusion of Manipuri Language in the Eight Schedule of the Constitution ? |
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| 17. | Mention the highest constitutional post under the constitution of India. | 1 |
| 18. | Explain the term poverty line | 3 |
| 19. | Point out the difference between a citizen and an alien. | 3 |
| 20. | What is a Writ ? | 3 |
| 21. | Give three advantages of the system of territorial representation. | 1+1+1=3 |
| 22. | Why the Multiparty system usually fails to form strong and stable governments ? | 3 |
| 23. | Name three regional political parties in Manipur. | 1+1+1=3 |
| 24. | How are public meetings an effective means of moulding public opinion ? | 3 |
| 25. | Which political system favours the existence of sound public opinion? Explain in support of your answer. | 1+2=3 |
| 26. | Why do the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes need special protection by the state? | 3 |
| 27. | State two functions of a modern state? | 2+2=4 |
| 28. | Which one among the Fundamental Rights is the most important. Give reason in support of your answer. | 1+3=4 |
| 29. | Explain the importance of Adult Franchise. Give two Points in support of your answer. | 2+2=4 |
| 30. | Suggest two measures to strengthen the Election Commission of India by giving, appropriate reasons. | 2+2=4 |
| 31. | What is planning? Explain Self-Reliance as an objective of planning in India. | 1+3=4 |
| 32. | Draw a chart in the tabular structure showing the features of the principal organs of the United Nations. | 4 |
| 33. | What is meant by law? "Liberty is possible only through the application
of law", Explain. OR What is the meaning of justice ? Which factors have influenced the concept of social justice? |
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| 34. | State two important doctrines of Liberalism. OR Explain two important characteristics of socialism. |
4+4=8 |
| 35. | What steps would you recommend for the eradiation of poverty and
unemployment? OR What can be the causes of Regional Imbalance ? Suggest two steps for removal of regional imbalances in India. |
2+2+2+2=8 |
| 36. | Explain two important factors which influenced the foreign policy of
India. OR Explain two important achievements of the South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation. (S A A R C). , |
4+4=8 |