Board : Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board
Exam : SSLC Indian Politics & Civics
Document type : Model Question Paper
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Indian Politics & Civics Model Paper :
Code No. : 93-E
Time : 9-30 A.M. to 12-45 P.M.
Max. Marks : 100
General Instructions :
i) The Question-cum-Answer Booklet consists of 56 objective and subjective types of questions.
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ii) Space has been provided against each objective type question. You have to choose the correct choice and write the complete answer along with its alphabet in the space provided.
iii) For subjective type questions enough space for each question has been provided. You have to answer the questions in the space.
iv) Follow the instructions given against both the objective and subjective types of questions.
v) Candidate should not write the answer with pencil. Answers written in pencil will not be evaluated ( Except Graphs, Diagrams & Maps ).
vi) In case of Multiple Choice, Fill in the blanks and Matching questions, scratching / rewriting / marking is not permitted, thereby rendering to disqualification for evaluation.
vii) For reading the question paper 15 minutes of extra time has been provided.
I. Four alternatives are given for each of the following questions / incomplete statements. Only one of them is correct or most appropriate. Choose the correct alternative and write the complete answer along with its alphabet in the space provided against each question. 15 × 1 = 15
1. Coalition Government can be formed when
(A) two or more parties joined together before election
(B) no party gets majority in election
(C) ruling Chief Minister gives resignation
(D) Chief Minister of a state dies.
2. The qualification which is required to become a Judge of High Court is
(A) minimum 10 years experience as a judge of Lower Court
(B) minimum 10 years experience as an advocate of Lower Court
(C) minimum 5 years experience as a judge of Lower Court
(D) minimum 5 years experience as an advocate of High Court.
3. The retirement age of High Court Judge is
(A) 62 years
(B) 58 years
(C) 56 years
(D) 60 years.
4. If the people are not satisfied with the verdict of High Court, they can make an appeal to
(A) District Civil Court
(B) District Session Court
(C) Munsif Court
(D) Supreme Court.
5. While appointing the judges of Lower Courts Governor seeks the advice of
(A) High Court
(B) Supreme Court
(C) the President of India
(D) the Chief Minister.
6. The Commission that helps the Governor to appoint employees of court is
(A) Government Service Commission
(B) Public Service Commission
(C) People Service Commission
(D) Court Service Commission.
7. The service rules of the employees of a state are made by
(A) State Government
(B) Central Government
(C) High Court
(D) Public Service Commission.
8. The tenure of members of Karnataka Public Service Commission is
(A) 6 years
(B) 5 years
(C) 3 years
(D) 4 years.
9. The Sabha and Samity were started in the period of
(A) Aryans
(B) Mauryans
(C) Cholas
(D) the English.
10. The Local Self Government that is found in big cities is
(A) Municipality
(B) Town Municipality
(C) Corporation
(D) Zilla Panchayat.
11. The minimum age required to contest in the election of the Zilla Panchayat is
(A) 30 years
(B) 25 years
(C) 21 years
(D) 35 years.
12. The power of appointing a Chief Officer to help in the administration of Municipality is with
(A) State Government
(B) President of Municipality
(C) Vice-President of Municipality
(D) Election Commission.
13. The number of members required to conduct the meeting of Municipality is
(A) one-sixth of the total number of members
(B) one-third of the total number of members
(C) one-fourth of the total number of members
(D) one-fifth of the total number of members.
14. United Nations Organisation was established in the year
(A) 1950 A.D.
(B) 1945 A.D.
(C) 1944 A.D.
(D) 1956 A.D.
15. The method that India used to get freedom is
(A) violence method
(B) revolution method
(C) non-violence method
(D) war method.
II. Fill in the blanks with suitable words : 5 × 1 = 5
16. The head of the State Executive is ………………………….. .
17. The Vidhana Parishad has to return the finance bill within ……………………………… days.
18. The modern democracy is ……………………………. democracy.
19. The writ issued to present the arrested person to the court is ………………………………….. .
20. The backbone of the Panchayat Raj is …………………………………… .
III. 21. Match List-A with List-B and write the correct answer in the space provided : 5 × 1 = 5
List-A List-B
(a) The link between the (i) Lok Sabha Governor and the Council of Minsters
(b) The first house of a state (ii) The Chief Minister
(c) Appointment of High (iii) Vidhana Sabha Court Judges
(d) Munsif Court (iv) The President of India
(e) Indian Foreign Policy (v) Lower Court of the District
(vi) Non-Alignment
(vii) Panchsheel
(viii) Governor.
IV. Answer the following questions in a sentence each : 9 × 1 = 9
22. How many states are there in India today ?
23. Who appoints the Chief Minister of State ?
24. Who appoints the Governor of State ?
25. Who is having complete control over the executives ?
26. What is meant by Bi-cameral Legislature ?
27. Which is the highest court of state level ?
28. Name the court which decides the criminal cases at district level.
29. “Nation’s development depends on the development of village.” Who said this ?
30. What is the term of the Mayor ?
V. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences each : 16 × 2 = 32
31. How many wings are there in the State Government ? Name them.
32. Explain briefly the importance of the judiciary.
33. What are the important functions of the Governor of a State ?
34. On what circumstances, can the Governor dismiss the entire ministry ?
35. Mention any two executive functions of the Legislature.
36. What are the disadvantages of upper house of a state ?
37. How are the political parties helpful to citizens ?
38. What are the qualifications required to become judge of the High Court ?
39. What is Prohibition ?
40. How are the judges of District Court appointed ?
41. What are the powers that High Court has while appointing its staff ?
42. What kind of relationship exists between the High Court and Subordinate Courts ?
43. How is the Public Service Commission organized in India ?
44. How many types of Local Self Government are there ? Name them.
45. How are the functions of Municipality classified ?
46. Why is the United Nations Organisation set up ?
VI. Answer the following questions in six sentences each : 6 × 3 = 18
47. What are the discretionary powers of the Governor ?
48. How is the freedom of the judges of High Court protected ?
49. Mention the writs issued by the High Court.
50. How does the State Public Service Commission help the Government in its administration ?
51. A person wants to contest in the election of Zilla Panchayat. What are the qualifications required for him ?
52. What are the basic principles of Indian Foreign Policy ?
VII. Answer the following questions in eight sentences each : 4 × 4 = 16
53. List out the functions / powers of the Chief Minister.
54. What are the qualifications prescribed for the members of Vidhana Sabha ?
55. Explain the functions of the Gram Panchayat.
56. What are the sources of income for the corporation ?