ISC Political Science Specimen Paper 2024-25 (PDF)

Question 1

(i)

Secessionist Violence can be described as a violent advocacy of complete segregation of a particular ethnic or religion from the nation.

Which one of the following scenarios is the correct representation of this form of violence? (Application)

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(a)

An extremist group protests in a public space demanding complete autonomy over its region.

(b)

A women’s organization protests against the government and demands complete autonomy and non-interference by the government.

(c)

An organization demands a separate region outside of the country and protests against the government in a violent way.

(d)

A trade union group demands a separate space within the company and protests against the management.

(ii)

From the citizen’s point of view, the judiciary is the MOST important organ of the government because (Evaluate)

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(a)

the judges give judgment in specific and complex cases.

(b)

judges interpret the real meaning of the law.

(c)

the judiciary settles disputes.

(d)

it acts as the protector from possible excesses of the other two organs of the government.

(iii)

Given below are two statements marked Assertion and Reason. Read the two statements carefully and choose the correct option.

Assertion: The concept of ministerial responsibilities is the backbone of a Parliamentary form of Government.

Reason: The legislature exercises continuous control over the executive.

(Analysis)

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(a)

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

(b)

Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

(c)

Assertion is true and Reason is false.

(d)

Both Assertion and Reason are false.

(iv)

Given below are two statements marked Assertion and Reason. Read the two

statements carefully and choose the correct option.

Assertion: A flexible constitution is very often a source of instability.

Reason: A flexible constitution demands an honest and mature leadership to control the exercise of sovereign powers.

(Analysis)

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(a)

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

(b)

Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

(c)

Assertion is true and Reason is false.

(d)

Both Assertion and Reason are false.

(v)

The age of voting in India before 1989 was.

(Recall)

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(vi)

Observe the relationship between the first two words/phrases and then fill in the fourth word/phrase. (Analysis)

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Implementation of law: Executive:: Interpretation of law:

(vii)

The feature of the Indian state aims at establishing the goal of equitable distribution of resources. (Understanding)

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(viii)

The responsibility of conducting elections for Panchayati Raj institutions resides with the. (Recall)

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(ix)

State whether the following are True or False.

(a)

The rules governing the administration of judicial services are framed by the central government of the nation. (Understanding)

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(b)

Conviction by the Senate in an impeachment is beyond the President’s power to grant a pardon. (Understanding)

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(c)

The Lok Sabha has the power to regulate its debate.

(Recall)

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(d)

The British Parliament enjoys the power to amend the constitution by a simple majority of votes of the members of its two houses.

(Recall)

(X)

Answer the following questions in one word/phrase.

(a)

A type of political system in which limited and controlled pluralism is tolerated. (Recall)

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(b)

A device of obstruction is occasionally carried to the point of veto in the US Senate. (Recall)

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(c)

This person is the Chairman of the Niti Ayog.

(Recall)

(d)

A type of social structure which divides people based on inherited social status. (Recall)

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