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Poltical Science - 2007 (Set I - Delhi)

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

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

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

Q. 4. Define ‘liberalism’. 2

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

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

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

Q. 8. Explain the role of newspapers in the formulation and expression of public opinion. 2

Q. 9. Mention the full form of the ‘SAARC. Where is its secretariat established ? 1+1

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

Q. 11. The Indian concept of ‘dharma’ is not the synonym of the western concept of‘religion.’ Comment on this statement. 4

Q. 12. ‘Rights imply duties’. Explain. 4

Q. 13. What is the relevance of Gandhism today ? 4

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. 21. How far is it correct to say that it is the notion of justice that binds liberty with equality ? 8

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What do you understand by social justice ? What steps have been taken by the government to promote social justice in India ? 2+6

Q. 22. Discuss the main tenets of Marxism.

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What is fascism? What factors led to the rise and fall of fascism ? 4+4

Q. 23. Write a critical note on the nature of party system in India.

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Write a critical note on the programmes and policies of the Indian National Congress. 8

Q. 24. What are the major challenges before democracy in India? How can we confront them?

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‘Illiteracy is a bane for democracy in India’. Discuss fully. 8

Q. 25. Write a brief essay on the status of human rights in India.

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Examine the basic principles of the foreign policy of India.

Poltical Science 2007 Question Papers Class XII
	Delhi
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