XI Political Science: Revision Questions

Book I : Indian Constitution

Chapter I: Constitution : Why and How, Philosophy of the Constitution, Constitution as a living document :

1. Why do we need the  constitution for a country ? 4
2. What is constitution ? 2
3. What is constitutional Assembly ? 2
4. Wha are the main function of the Constitution ? 4

5. What are the main Provisions adapted by Indian Constitution from 

    constitutions of different countries  ? 4

6. Why is it necessary for a country to have a clear demarcation of powers and responsibilities in the constitution? 
7.What would happen in the absence of such a demarcation? 
8. Why is it necessary for a constitution to place limitations on the rulers? Can there be a constitution that gives no power at all to the citizens? 
9. What are the main functions of the Constitution ? 4
10. What is Mode of Promulgation ? 2
11. What do you mean by Balanced Institutional Design. 2
12. Describe any 6 main points of Objective Resolution. 6

Chapter 2: Rights and Duties in the Indian Constitution

1. What do you mean by Rights ? 2

2. How many fundamental rights are there in Indian Constitution ?

3. Describe briefly about the Right to Equality. 3

4. Why the Right to freedom is described as the cluster of Rights ? 6

5. write a note on the importance of the Rights. 4

6. Describe briefly about "Right against Exploitation." 3

7. Give a note on "Cultural and Educational Right". 2

8. Write a note on "Constitutional Remedies.". 4

9. Critically examine about "Right to Freedom of Religion". 4

10.Write a note on Article 16(4).  3

11.What is preventive detention ? 3

12.Give a brief note on "Article 21". 2

13.What is Writ ?

14. How many type of special orders can be issued by the Court of Law and 

      Name them ? 3

13. Give a note on the following: Each carries 2 marks

     a.Habeas Corpus  b. Mandamus c. Prohibition  d. Quo-warranto e. Certiorari

14. Give a note on the composition of the NHRC . 3

15. What are the main functions of the National Human Rights Commission ? 4

16. Give a note on the Directive Principles of the State Policy . 4

17. Differentiate the Fundamental Rights with that of the Directive Principles 

      of the state. 6

18. Write a brief note on the Fundamental Duties. 4

Chapter 3: Elections: 

1. Why the elections are must in a democracy ? 4
2. What do you mean by "Universal Adult Franchisee"?  3
3. What is FTPS ?  4
4. What is PR ? 4
5. Differentiate FTPS with that of PR? 6
6. Write a note on the importance of Elections in a democratic country. 6
7. Write a note on our Election Commission. 4
8. How do you differentiate the dictatorship with that of democracy ? 6
9. What is electoral constituency ? 3
10. Give a note on the Reservaction constituencies. 4
11. What do you mean by free and fair elections. 4
12 Write a detail note on free and fair elections.  6
13.Write a note on EVM. 3
14. What is Article 324 all about ? 2

Chater 5 : Legislature: 

1. What is another of Central Legislature of India ? 1
2. Indian Parliament consists of ------------------ --------------  ------------- 3
3. Describe the main fucntions of the Parliament. 4
4. What are the special powers of the Rajya Sabha? 4
5. Describe briefly about the composition of the Rajyasabha.  4
6. What is the term of Loksabha ? 1
7. How the MPs are elected ? 2
8. Give a note on the Composition of the Loksabha.  4
9. How a Bill becomes a law ? Discuss   6
10. What are ordinary and money bill all about ? 4
11. What are the main powers of Loksabha ? 6
12. How an MP becomes the Prime Minister in India ? 3
13. What do you mean by ligislature ? 2
14. Give a note on legislature system in Germany. 4
15. What is the tenure of a Rajya sabha member ? 1
16. Why Rajya Sabha is regarded as the Permanent Member. ? 3