POLITICAL SCIENCE

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Time : 3 Hours ] [ Maximum Marks : 100
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Note : (i) This Question Paper consists of two Sections, viz., A and B.
(ii) All questions from Section A are to be attempted.
(iii) Section B has two options. Candidates are required to attempt questions
from one option only.
(iv) Marks of each question are indicated against it.
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SECTIONA
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1. What is the meaning of Political Science? 2
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2. Distinguish between State and Government. 2
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3. Mention any two basic postulates of Marxism. 2
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4. Write the meaning of India as a democratic republic. 2
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5. How is the State Legislative Council composed? 2
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6. Distinguish between the Council of Ministers and the Cabinet. 2
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7. What is meant by functional representation? 2
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8. What is environmental degradation? 2
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9. Write a short note on Indias participation in UN peacekeeping process. 2
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10. Describe the Preamble to Indian Constitution. Highlight its main features. 5
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11. Explain the meaning and importance of collective responsibility. 5
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12. What do you understand by election model Code of Conduct? 5
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13. Trace the development of regionalism in India. 5
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14. Describe the meaning and features of good governance. 5
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15. Explain Indias policy of Nonalignment. 5
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16. Highlight the boundary dispute between India and China. 5
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17. What is Liberalism? Explain its any two main features. 8
OR
Write any four elements of nationality.
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18. Explain the six fundamental freedoms mentioned in the Right to Freedom. 8
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Analyse the nature of Indian federation.
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19. Highlight the powers of the President of India, briefly. 8
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Describe the functions of urban-local bodies.
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20. What is National Human Rights Commission? Explain its role. 8
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Describe the meaning of communalism. Examine its impact in India.
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SECTIONB
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OP TIONI
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( World Order and the United Nations )
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21. Describe the composition of International Court of Justice. 2
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22. Explain the nature of bipolar world order during the Cold War. 5
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23. Highlight the major UN initiative pertaining to socioeconomic development. 8
OR
Describe the role and importance of the United Nations Childrens Fund
(UNICEF).
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OPTIONII
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( Administrative System in India )
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21. Describe the composition of the State Public Service Commission. 2
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22. What is the organization of Cabinet Secretariat? 5
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23. What is the concept of committed bureaucracy? Account for the decline of
neutrality. 8
OR
Explain the various instruments for redressal of grievances.
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