POLITICAL SCIENCE

SECTIONA

1. What is the meaning of Political Science? 2

2. Distinguish between State and Government. 2
3. Mention any two basic postulates of Marxism. 2
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4. Write the meaning of India as a democratic republic. 2
5. How is the State Legislative Council composed? 2
6. Distinguish between the Council of Ministers and the Cabinet. 2
7. What is meant by functional representation? 2
8. What is environmental degradation? 2
9. Write a short note on Indias participation in UN peacekeeping process. 2
10. Describe the Preamble to Indian Constitution. Highlight its main features. 5
11. Explain the meaning and importance of collective responsibility. 5
12. What do you understand by election model Code of Conduct? 5
13. Trace the development of regionalism in India. 5
14. Describe the meaning and features of good governance. 5
15. Explain Indias policy of Nonalignment. 5
16. Highlight the boundary dispute between India and China. 5
17. What is Liberalism? Explain its any two main features. 8
OR
Write any four elements of nationality.
18. Explain the six fundamental freedoms mentioned in the Right to Freedom. 8
OR
Analyse the nature of Indian federation.
19. Highlight the powers of the President of India, briefly. 8
OR
Describe the functions of urban-local bodies.
20. What is National Human Rights Commission? Explain its role. 8
OR
Describe the meaning of communalism. Examine its impact in India.

SECTIONB
OP TIONI

( World Order and the United Nations )

21. Describe the composition of International Court of Justice. 2
22. Explain the nature of bipolar world order during the Cold War. 5
23. Highlight the major UN initiative pertaining to socioeconomic development. 8
OR
Describe the role and importance of the United Nations Childrens Fund
(UNICEF).