ISC Model Paper Political Science 2024–25 (PDF)

Question 1

(I)

Secessionist violence can be described as the violent advocacy of the complete separation of a particular ethnic group or religion from the state.

Which of the following scenarios correctly represents this form of violence? (Application)

(1)

(A)

An extremist group protests in a public square and demands complete autonomy over their region.

(B)

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

(C)

An organization demands its own region outside the country and protests violently against the government.

(D)

A union group is demanding separate premises within the company and protesting against management.

(iii)

From the citizens’ point of view, the judiciary is the MOST IMPORTANT organ of the government because (Evaluate)

(1)

(A)

The judges make judgments in specific and complex cases.

(B)

Judges interpret the true meaning of the law.

(C)

the judiciary settles disputes.

(D)

It acts as a protection against possible excesses of the other two government bodies.

(iii)

Below are two statements labelled ‘Claim’ and ‘Reason’. Read the two statements carefully and choose the correct option.

Claim: The concept of ministerial responsibilities is the backbone of a parliamentary form of government.

Reason: The legislature exercises continuous control over the executive.

(Analysis)

(1)

(A)

Both the claim and the reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the claim.

(B)

Both the claim and the reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the claim.

(C)

The claim is true and the reasoning is false.

(D)

Both the claim and the reason are false.

(iv)

Below you will find two statements labelled “claim” and “reasoning”. Read the two

Read the statements carefully and choose the correct option.

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

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

(Analysis)

(1)

(A)

Both the claim and the reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the claim.

(B)

Both the claim and the reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the claim.

(C)

The claim is true and the reasoning is false.

(D)

Both the claim and the reason are false.

(v)

The voting age in India before 1989 was.

(Retrieve)

(1)

from (vi)

Note the relationship between the first two words/phrases and then complete the fourth word/phrase. (Analysis)

(1)

Application of law: Executive:: Legal interpretation:

(vii)

The aim of the Indian state is to distribute resources fairly. (Understanding)

(1)

(viii)

The responsibility for conducting elections for the Panchayati Raj institutions rests with them. (Recall)

(1)

from (ix)

Indicate whether the following statements are true or false.

(A)

The rules for the administration of judicial services are established by the central government of the country. (Understanding)

(1)

(B)

After a conviction by the Senate in an impeachment trial, it is not within the power of the President to grant a pardon. (Understanding)

(1)

(C)

The Lok Sabha has the power to regulate its debates.

(Retrieve)

(1)

(D)

The British Parliament has the power to amend the Constitution by a simple majority of its two houses.

(Retrieve)

(X)

Answer the following questions with one word/sentence.

(A)

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

(1)

(B)

An obstruction strategy is occasionally taken so far in the US Senate that a veto is used. (Reminder)

(1)

(C)

This person is the chairman of the Niti Ayog.

(Retrieve)

(D)

A type of social structure that divides people based on their inherited social status. (Reminder)

(1)