MID TERM EXAMINATION (2024-25) GJ

CLASS XI
SUBJECT: POLITICAL SCIENCE
Time: 3 Hrs M.M.: 80
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. The question paper consists of five sections (A, B, C, D and E) with 30 questions in
total.
2. All questions are compulsory.
3. Question numbers 1-12 are multiple choice questions of one mark each.
4. Question numbers 13-18 are of 2 marks each. Answers to these questions
should not exceed 50-60 words each.
5. Question numbers 19-23 are of 4 marks each. Answers to these questions
should notexceed 100-120 words each.
There is an internal choice in two of the 4 marks questions
6. Question numbers 24-26 are passage, cartoon and map-based questions.
Answeraccordingly.
7. Question numbers 27-30 are of 6 marks each. Answers to these questions
should notexceed 170-180 words.
8. There is an internal choice in 6 marks questions
SECTION A (12 MARKS)
1. Secularism in India believes in ------------------------------ 1
a) Recognizing official religion
b) Mutual exclusion from each other
c) Maintaining principled distance between state and religion
d) None of the above

2. Article 32 of the constitution allows citizens to: 1

a) Approach the President for redressal of grievances
b) Seek remedies for violation of fundamental rights in the Supreme Court
c) File a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in any cour
d) Form a union or association

3. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of

Reason (R). Choose the appropriate option as answer: 1
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 Assertion (A): In PR system every party gets seat in the legislature in proportion to
the percentage of votes they get.
Reason (R): In PR system voters know who is their own representative and can hold
him or her accountable.
a. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct, and the Reason is the correct
explanation of the Assertion.
b. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct, but the Reason is not the correct
explanation of the Assertion.
c. The Assertion is incorrect, but the Reason is correct.
d. The Assertion is correct, but the Reason is incorrect.

4. Complete the sentences: 1

a) ______________ commission is appointed by the President of India and looks at the
composition of population in each constituency.
b) In _____________ Election commission became a multi member body.

5. Which of the following country is not having a Parliamentary form of government?

1
a) Canada
b) Japan
c) Russia
d) Germany

6. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by astatement of

Reason (R). Choose the appropriate option as answer: 1
Assertion (A): The Prime Minister is obliged to communicate to the President about all
decisions of the Council of Ministers.
Reason (R): The Prime Minister is the connecting link between the President and the
Council of Minister.
a. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct, and the Reason is thecorrect
explanation of the Assertion.
b. Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct, but the Reason is not the correct
explanation of the Assertion.
c. The Assertion is incorrect, but the Reason is correct.
d. The Assertion is correct, but the Reason is incorrect.

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7. A bill proposed by a non -minister is known as ----------------- 1
a) Government bill
b) Ordinary bill
c) Private bill
d) Amendment bill

8. Anti-defection law was passed with which amendment? 1

a) 42nd amendment 1976
b) 53th amendment 1986
c) 44th amendment 1978
d) 52nd amendment 1985

9. Write the articles for the following provisions of the constitution: 1

a) It gives Parliament the power to amend the constitution
b) It gives Parliament the power to admit in to the union ……. new states.

10. Provision of law-making procedures was adopted from which constitution? 1

a) Canadian constitution
b) Irish constitution
c) Canadian constitution
d) British constitution

11. Fundamental rights are the basic rights needed for overall growth and development
of the individual. Identify the fundamental right violated in the picture below. 1

12. Choose the correct statement from the following. 1

A constitution needs to be amended from time to time because,
1. Circumstances change and require suitable changes in the constitution.
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 2. A document written at one point of time becomes outdated after some time.
3. Every generation should have a constitution of its own liking.
4. It must reflect the philosophy of the existing government.
SECTION B (12 marks)
13. ‘Who says our constitution is based on imitation? In every borrowed aspect, we have
put our own distinct imprint’. Justify the given statement with two examples. 2
14. Mention two powers that makes Lok Sabha stronger than Rajya Sabha. 2
15. Differentiate between pocket veto and limited veto powers of the President. 2
16. Why India opted for First past the post system? 2
17. State any two protections provided by our constitution to the person accused of an
offence. 2
18. Mention any two procedural achievements of Indian constitution. 2
SECTION C (20 marks)
19. Explain the two method of amendment mentioned under article 368 of the
constitution with examples of the provisions amended by these methods. 4
20. ‘Right to constitutional remedies is considered as heart and soul of Indian
constitution’. Explain. 4
OR
Discuss the composition and role of NHRC.
21. Explain the nature of permanent executives in India. 4
OR
Discuss the position and powers of the Prime Minister of India.
22. State the features of democratic election. Do you think all elections are democratic
elections? Justify with two examples. 4
23. Who is the presiding officer of Lok Sabha and what role he plays in the house? 4
SECTION D (12 marks)
24. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: 4
‘In most countries, ‘Constitution’ is a compact document that comprises a number of
articles about the state, specifying how the state is to be constituted and what norms
it should follow. When we ask for the constitution of a country, we are usually
referring to this document. But some countries, the United Kingdom for instance, do
not have one single document that can be called the Constitution. Rather they have a
series of documents and decisions that, taken collectively, are referred to as the
constitution. So, we can say that constitution is the document or set of documents
that seeks to perform the functions that we mentioned above.
But many constitutions around the world exist only on paper; they are mere words
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 existing on a parchment. The crucial question is: how effective is a constitution?
What makes it effective? What ensures that it has a real impact on the lives of
people? Making a constitution effective depends upon many factors.
1. When Indian constitution was drafted?
a. 26th Nov 1949
b. 26th Nov 1950
c. 26th Jan 1950
d. 26th Jan 1949
2. What do you mean effective constitution?
a. Written constitution
b. Constitution that ensures well being of all
c. Constitution which is written and implemented
d. Unwritten constitution
3. Which of the following is not a written constitution?
a. India
b. Britain
c. France
d. USA
4. What do you mean by Just constitution?

25. In the given outline political map of India, four states have been marked as (A), (B),
(C) and (D). 4

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 a) Identify two bicameral states
b) Identify two unicameral states.
write their correct names in your answer book along with their concerned alphabets.
c)State any two advantages of bicameral legislature

26. Study the given cartoon and answer the questions that follow: 4

a) Define Universal adult suffrage? 1

b) Why is the universal adult suffrage compared to an elephant? 1
c) When and why voting age was reduced? 2
SECTION E (24 marks)
27. Discuss the instruments through which legislature control executive. 6
OR
Elaborate the various functions performed by the Parliament
28. What do you mean by method of proportional representation? How this method is
used in the elections of the President of India. 6
OR
Elaborate the functions of election commission of India. State any two provisions that
ensures independence of Election commission.
29. Discuss any three factors that contributes to the effectiveness of the constitution.
6
OR
Why do we need constitution?
30. ‘Right to constitutional remedies is considered as heart and soul of Indian
constitution’. Explain. 6
OR
Differentiate between DPSP and Fundamental rights? Discuss two directives based
on Gandhian ideology.

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