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Exam : ISC (Class XII) Political Science
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Political Science ISC Specimen Question Paper :

Time : Three hours
(Candidates are allowed additional 15 minutes for only reading the paper.
They must OT start writing during this time.)

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** Answer Question 1 (compulsory) from Part I, and five questions from Part II,
** choosing two questions from Section A and three questions from Section B.
** The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].

PART I
(Compulsory) Question 1 [15 × 2]
Answer briefly each of the questions (i) to (xv).
(i) State two criteria used in Aristotle’s classification of states.
(ii) Mention any two problems of classification of States in the third world
(iii) Why is Geographical contiguity considered to be an essential condition
(iv) State the difference in the position of the Executive in the Parliamentary
(v) Give any two written documents of the unwritten constitution of U.K.

(vi) What led Montesquieu to emphasise the importance of Separation of Powers
(vii) Mention two ways by which the U.S. President can check the law
(viii) Why has the principle of Universal Adult Suffrage received acceptance
(ix) State the principles necessary for the List system of proportional
(x) How has the emergence of political parties resulted in the decline

(xi) It is said that British Queen/King can do no wrong. Why-
(xii) How does the Judiciary act as the guardian of the constitution-
(xiii) Explain Open trial system.
(xiv) Give two instances of Gender based Social Inequality existing in India.
(xv) How can reforms in the Education System fight the menace of communalism-

PART II
Section A Answer two questions
(a) What were the criteria used by C.F. Strong for ‘classification of States’- Give
(b) Critically evaluate Aristotle’s classification of states. [6]
(a) Distinguish between a Federation and a Confederation. [8]
(b) Discuss any six merits of a Presidential form of government. [6]
(a) The difference between a rigid constitution and a flexible constitution is false
(b) Explain the role of conventions with two examples each from the written
constitutions of US and India and two examples from the unwritten constitution of

Section B
Answer three questions.
(a) Critically evaluate the Theory of Separation of Powers. [8]
(b) What is indirect election- Enumerate its two merits and two demerits. [6]

(a) Discuss the advantages of unicameral legislature. [8]
(b) Compare the functions of the American Senate and the Indian Rajya Sabha. [6]
(a) What are the powers and functions of the Prime Minister of U.K- [8]
(b) Explain the role of the Civil Services in the administration of States. [6]

(a) Enumerate the chief functions of judiciary in modern times. [8]
(b) Give any six objections against the system of judicial review. [6]
(a) What are the various measures to remove regional imbalance in India- [8]
(b) Suggest any six ways to combat political violence in India. [6]

Environmental Science :
Time : Two hours
** Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.
** You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.
** This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.
** The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.
** Attempt all questions from Section A and any four questions from Section B.
** The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [].

Section A : (40 Marks)
Attempt all questions from this Section
Question 1 :
(a) Give two reasons why cooking gas is considered to be a better fuel than kerosene oil or wood. [2]
(b) State two modifications in the design of an engine that have not only improved the efficiency of the engine but has also reduced pollution. [2]
(c) State two advantages associated with the development of small scale industries. [2]
(d) State two reasons for the melting of the Gangotri Glacier. [2]
(e) State any two provisions given in the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 to protect Indian Wildlife. [2]

Question 2 :
(a) State two objectives of the integrated rural development programme. [2]
(b) List any two recommendations of the National forest policy. [2]
(c) Suggest two strategies to dispose solid waste. [2]
(d) What is Gasohol? Give a reason for its present popularity in some countries. [2]
(e) List two reasons leading to the decrease in the level of the water table in Delhi.