Very Important Questions for 2019-20
SUBJECT –POLITICAL SCIENCE (028)
CLASS -XI
Book 1: Indian Constitution at Work
Chapter-1: Constitution why and how and philosophy of the constitution
Q1. How much time did the Constituent Assembly take to make the Indian Constitution?
Q2. What is the need and importance of a constitution?
Q3. What is the nature of India's policy according to the preamble?
Q4. Describe the main features of the Indian Constitution.
Q5. Why do we need a constitution?
Q6. How is India a Sovereign, Democratic, Republic? Discuss.
Constitution as a Living Document
Q1.Why is the Indian Constitution called ‘Bag of Borrowing’?
Q2.Write one factor which is responsible for the growth of the Indian Constitution.
Q3.Who is involved in the Constitution amendments?
Q4.Which of the following are involved in the amendment of the Indian Constitution? In what way are they involved?
(a)Voters (b)President of India (c)State Legislatures (d)Parliament (e)Governors (f)Judiciary
Chapter-2: Rights and duties in the Indian Constitution Q7. Why is the Right to Freedom of Religion an important right?
Q8. Mention two main discriminations against women in our society.
Q9. Write a note on the safeguard of the minority interests.
Q10. What do you understand by Right against Exploitation?
Q11. “The Right to Freedom is actually a cluster of several rights”.Explain
Q12. Why have the Fundamental Duties been included in the constitution?
Q13. What benefits will people get from the Right to Education Act?
Chapter-3: Election and Representation Q14. What do you mean by Universal Adult Franchise?
Q15. Write a short note on Mid-term Elections and Bye-Election.
Q16. What do you mean by an election manifesto?
Q17. What is an election? Describe direct and indirect elections in India.
Q18. What are the three kinds of direct elections? Explain.
Q19. Mention any four drawbacks of the Indian electoral system.
Q20. Describe the various stages of the electoral process in India
Chapter-4: The Executive
Q21. What is Executive?
Q22. Write four merits of a good executive?
Q23. How is the governor of a state-appointed?
Q24. How is the President of India elected? What are the Powers of the President of India?
Q25. How is the Indian Prime Minister elected? What are the main powers of the Prime Minister of India?
Q26. The Parliamentary system of executive vests many powers in the legislature for controlling the executive.
Why do you think, is it so necessary to control the executive?
Chapter-5: The Legislature
Q27. What do you understand by ‘Question Hour’?
Q28. Describe the powers and functions of RajyaSabha.
Q29. How is the LokSabhamore powerful than the RajyaSabha?
Q30. What is the difference between a Bill and the Law?
Q31. Explain three functions of the legislature?
Q32. Why can the LokSabha control the executive more effectively than RajyaSabha can?
Q33. What is the present strength of the LokSabha and RajyaSabha?
Q34. How is the Constitution amended? Describe the amendment procedure.
Chapter-6: The Judiciary
Q35. What are the essential qualifications of a High Court Judge?
Q36. How are Judges of the High Court appointed?
Q37. How did the Independence of Judiciary ensure in India?
Q38. Describe some functions of the Supreme Court of India.
Q39. What do you understand by the term Judiciary? Explain the main functions of the Judiciary.
Q40. What are the different provisions in the Constitution to maintain the independence of the judiciary?
Chapter 7:- Federalism
Q41. What do you understand by Federalism?
Q42. Write the demerits of the Federal Government.
Q43. Name some countries with the Federal System of Government.
Q44. What is the importance of the Federal Government?
Q45. Explain briefly any four provisions which make India a federal state.
Q46. Write the distribution of powers in Indian Federalism.
Q47. Is the Indian Constitution a Federal or Unitary one? Explain.
Chapter 8:- Local Governments
Q48. What is meant by Local Government?
Q49. Which is the first state in India to implement Panchayati Raj?
Q50. What are the main differences between the local government before the 73rd amendment and after that amendment?
Q51. Mention the function of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat.
Q52. Write any three functions of Zila Parishad.
Book 2: Political Theory
Chapter-9: Political Theory: An Introduction Q53. What is Politics?
Q54. Distinguish between Political Science and politics.
Q55. Discuss the importance of Political Theory.
Q56. What is the role of Political theory in politics?
Q57. Write any two utilities of Political Theory.
Q58. In what ways is the study of political theory useful for us? Identify four ways in which political theory can be useful to us?
Chapter-10: Freedom
Q59. What do you understand by freedom of speech and expression?
Q60. “Liberty and Equality are opposed to each other.” Comment.
Q61. Who is Nelson Mandela?
Q62. What is the difference between the negative and the positive conception of liberty? Page 2 of 4
Q63. Suggest some of the safeguards which are essential for maintaining liberty.
Chapter-11: Equality
Q64. Explain the positive and negative aspects of equality.
Q65. What is Equality?
Q66. What do you understand by “equal opportunities for all “?
Q67. What do you understand by “Equality before Law”?
Q68. Briefly describe the four kinds of equality.
Q69. What are the three dimensions of equality?
Chapter-12: Justice with special reference to social Justice Q70. Why do some people say “justice delayed is justice denied “? Q71. What is the difference between legal and moral justice?
Q72. Describe the two dimensions of justice.
Q73. What is social justice? Describe the main features of social justice.
Q74. Describe various kinds of the concept of justice.
Q75. Does the principle of considering the special needs of people conflict with the principle of equal treatment for all?
Q76. Why is the statue of Justice blindfolded?
Chapter-13: Rights
Q77. Why are rights very essential?
Q78. Define Duty.
Q79. What are rights? Distinguish between a right and a claim.
Q80. Describe any two political rights .?
Q81. Name the different kinds of rights. Describe any three of them.
Chapter 14:- Citizenship
Q82. What are the hindrances in the way of good citizenship? (Any Two)
Q83. What is Citizenship?
Q84. What do you mean by democracy?
Q85. How can we say that lack of education or illiteracy is a big obstacle to any kind of progress?
Q86. What are the qualities of a good citizen?
Q87. All citizens may be granted equal rights but all may not be able to equally exercise them Explain.
Chapter 15:- Nationalism
Q88. Mention the name of any four factors which promote feelings of Nationalism.
Q89. Define Nationalism.
Q90. Write two merits of Nationalism.
Q91. Briefly describe the four elements of the State.
Q92. What do you think about the limitations of nationalism?
Chapter 16:- Secularism
Q93. Distinguish between Secularism and Indian Secularism.
Q94. What do you mean by Secularism? Can it be equated with religious tolerance?
Q95. Is India a Secular State?
Q96. Write any four features of Indian Secularism.
Q97. What do you mean by a Secular State?
Chapter 17:- Peace
Q98. What is peace?
Q99. What is the meaning of ‘non-alignment’?
Q100. Write a short note on ‘Panchsheel’ or Disarmament.
Q101. Peace can be realized when there is freedom, equality, and justice. Do you agree?
Q102. What is non-violence?
Chapter 18:- Development
Q103. Which development model is needed for India?
Q104. What do you understand by ‘Development’?
Q105. Mention different dimensions of development.
Q106. Mention four characteristics of development.
Q107. Discuss some of the social and ecological cost of the kind of development which has been pursued in most countries?
SUBJECT –POLITICAL SCIENCE (028)
CLASS -XI
Book 1: Indian Constitution at Work
Chapter-1: Constitution why and how and philosophy of the constitution
Q1. How much time did the Constituent Assembly take to make the Indian Constitution?
Q2. What is the need and importance of a constitution?
Q3. What is the nature of India's policy according to the preamble?
Q4. Describe the main features of the Indian Constitution.
Q5. Why do we need a constitution?
Q6. How is India a Sovereign, Democratic, Republic? Discuss.
Constitution as a Living Document
Q1.Why is the Indian Constitution called ‘Bag of Borrowing’?
Q2.Write one factor which is responsible for the growth of the Indian Constitution.
Q3.Who is involved in the Constitution amendments?
Q4.Which of the following are involved in the amendment of the Indian Constitution? In what way are they involved?
(a)Voters (b)President of India (c)State Legislatures (d)Parliament (e)Governors (f)Judiciary
Chapter-2: Rights and duties in the Indian Constitution Q7. Why is the Right to Freedom of Religion an important right?
Q8. Mention two main discriminations against women in our society.
Q9. Write a note on the safeguard of the minority interests.
Q10. What do you understand by Right against Exploitation?
Q11. “The Right to Freedom is actually a cluster of several rights”.Explain
Q12. Why have the Fundamental Duties been included in the constitution?
Q13. What benefits will people get from the Right to Education Act?
Chapter-3: Election and Representation Q14. What do you mean by Universal Adult Franchise?
Q15. Write a short note on Mid-term Elections and Bye-Election.
Q16. What do you mean by an election manifesto?
Q17. What is an election? Describe direct and indirect elections in India.
Q18. What are the three kinds of direct elections? Explain.
Q19. Mention any four drawbacks of the Indian electoral system.
Q20. Describe the various stages of the electoral process in India
Chapter-4: The Executive
Q21. What is Executive?
Q22. Write four merits of a good executive?
Q23. How is the governor of a state-appointed?
Q24. How is the President of India elected? What are the Powers of the President of India?
Q25. How is the Indian Prime Minister elected? What are the main powers of the Prime Minister of India?
Q26. The Parliamentary system of executive vests many powers in the legislature for controlling the executive.
Why do you think, is it so necessary to control the executive?
Chapter-5: The Legislature
Q27. What do you understand by ‘Question Hour’?
Q28. Describe the powers and functions of RajyaSabha.
Q29. How is the LokSabhamore powerful than the RajyaSabha?
Q30. What is the difference between a Bill and the Law?
Q31. Explain three functions of the legislature?
Q32. Why can the LokSabha control the executive more effectively than RajyaSabha can?
Q33. What is the present strength of the LokSabha and RajyaSabha?
Q34. How is the Constitution amended? Describe the amendment procedure.
Chapter-6: The Judiciary
Q35. What are the essential qualifications of a High Court Judge?
Q36. How are Judges of the High Court appointed?
Q37. How did the Independence of Judiciary ensure in India?
Q38. Describe some functions of the Supreme Court of India.
Q39. What do you understand by the term Judiciary? Explain the main functions of the Judiciary.
Q40. What are the different provisions in the Constitution to maintain the independence of the judiciary?
Chapter 7:- Federalism
Q41. What do you understand by Federalism?
Q42. Write the demerits of the Federal Government.
Q43. Name some countries with the Federal System of Government.
Q44. What is the importance of the Federal Government?
Q45. Explain briefly any four provisions which make India a federal state.
Q46. Write the distribution of powers in Indian Federalism.
Q47. Is the Indian Constitution a Federal or Unitary one? Explain.
Chapter 8:- Local Governments
Q48. What is meant by Local Government?
Q49. Which is the first state in India to implement Panchayati Raj?
Q50. What are the main differences between the local government before the 73rd amendment and after that amendment?
Q51. Mention the function of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat.
Q52. Write any three functions of Zila Parishad.
Book 2: Political Theory
Chapter-9: Political Theory: An Introduction Q53. What is Politics?
Q54. Distinguish between Political Science and politics.
Q55. Discuss the importance of Political Theory.
Q56. What is the role of Political theory in politics?
Q57. Write any two utilities of Political Theory.
Q58. In what ways is the study of political theory useful for us? Identify four ways in which political theory can be useful to us?
Chapter-10: Freedom
Q59. What do you understand by freedom of speech and expression?
Q60. “Liberty and Equality are opposed to each other.” Comment.
Q61. Who is Nelson Mandela?
Q62. What is the difference between the negative and the positive conception of liberty? Page 2 of 4
Q63. Suggest some of the safeguards which are essential for maintaining liberty.
Chapter-11: Equality
Q64. Explain the positive and negative aspects of equality.
Q65. What is Equality?
Q66. What do you understand by “equal opportunities for all “?
Q67. What do you understand by “Equality before Law”?
Q68. Briefly describe the four kinds of equality.
Q69. What are the three dimensions of equality?
Chapter-12: Justice with special reference to social Justice Q70. Why do some people say “justice delayed is justice denied “? Q71. What is the difference between legal and moral justice?
Q72. Describe the two dimensions of justice.
Q73. What is social justice? Describe the main features of social justice.
Q74. Describe various kinds of the concept of justice.
Q75. Does the principle of considering the special needs of people conflict with the principle of equal treatment for all?
Q76. Why is the statue of Justice blindfolded?
Chapter-13: Rights
Q77. Why are rights very essential?
Q78. Define Duty.
Q79. What are rights? Distinguish between a right and a claim.
Q80. Describe any two political rights .?
Q81. Name the different kinds of rights. Describe any three of them.
Chapter 14:- Citizenship
Q82. What are the hindrances in the way of good citizenship? (Any Two)
Q83. What is Citizenship?
Q84. What do you mean by democracy?
Q85. How can we say that lack of education or illiteracy is a big obstacle to any kind of progress?
Q86. What are the qualities of a good citizen?
Q87. All citizens may be granted equal rights but all may not be able to equally exercise them Explain.
Chapter 15:- Nationalism
Q88. Mention the name of any four factors which promote feelings of Nationalism.
Q89. Define Nationalism.
Q90. Write two merits of Nationalism.
Q91. Briefly describe the four elements of the State.
Q92. What do you think about the limitations of nationalism?
Chapter 16:- Secularism
Q93. Distinguish between Secularism and Indian Secularism.
Q94. What do you mean by Secularism? Can it be equated with religious tolerance?
Q95. Is India a Secular State?
Q96. Write any four features of Indian Secularism.
Q97. What do you mean by a Secular State?
Chapter 17:- Peace
Q98. What is peace?
Q99. What is the meaning of ‘non-alignment’?
Q100. Write a short note on ‘Panchsheel’ or Disarmament.
Q101. Peace can be realized when there is freedom, equality, and justice. Do you agree?
Q102. What is non-violence?
Chapter 18:- Development
Q103. Which development model is needed for India?
Q104. What do you understand by ‘Development’?
Q105. Mention different dimensions of development.
Q106. Mention four characteristics of development.
Q107. Discuss some of the social and ecological cost of the kind of development which has been pursued in most countries?
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