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What differentiates the High Court from Subordinate Courts primarily?
What differentiates the High Court from Subordinate Courts primarily?
- High Court has a broader area of jurisdiction compared to Subordinate Courts. (correct)
- High Court has the power to make laws whereas Subordinate Courts do not.
- High Court operates at a national level while Subordinate Courts operate at the state level.
- High Court judges are appointed by the President while Subordinate Court judges are appointed by local bodies.
Which duty is NOT a fundamental duty of Indian citizens according to the Constitution?
Which duty is NOT a fundamental duty of Indian citizens according to the Constitution?
- To safeguard public property.
- To pay taxes.
- To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood.
- To vote in elections. (correct)
What is one of the key features of the socio-political movements?
What is one of the key features of the socio-political movements?
- They focus solely on economic issues.
- They are limited to urban areas.
- They often seek to bring about social change. (correct)
- They are always led by political parties.
Which statement about the powers of the President of India is incorrect?
Which statement about the powers of the President of India is incorrect?
What distinction is made between linguism and communalism?
What distinction is made between linguism and communalism?
What is the maximum number of members allowed in the Lok Sabha?
What is the maximum number of members allowed in the Lok Sabha?
Which figure's consent is mandatory before introducing a money bill in the Parliament?
Which figure's consent is mandatory before introducing a money bill in the Parliament?
At what age do High Court Judges retire in India?
At what age do High Court Judges retire in India?
Which country is known as an example of a one-party system?
Which country is known as an example of a one-party system?
In which year was the first Backward Class Commission appointed?
In which year was the first Backward Class Commission appointed?
Which of the following is the correct match for Vice-President in Group A?
Which of the following is the correct match for Vice-President in Group A?
Which party is associated with Gorkhaland?
Which party is associated with Gorkhaland?
Why does the President nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha?
Why does the President nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha?
What was the name of the operation conducted to remove terrorists from the Golden Temple?
What was the name of the operation conducted to remove terrorists from the Golden Temple?
Which of the following statements about the Rajya Sabha is correct?
Which of the following statements about the Rajya Sabha is correct?
Who was the first female teacher in Maharashtra known for her contributions to education?
Who was the first female teacher in Maharashtra known for her contributions to education?
Which year is associated with the Chipko Movement?
Which year is associated with the Chipko Movement?
Which body is responsible for declaring human rights?
Which body is responsible for declaring human rights?
Who acts as a link between the President and the Council of Ministers?
Who acts as a link between the President and the Council of Ministers?
Which law governs the Juvenile Courts in India?
Which law governs the Juvenile Courts in India?
Which of the following statements is true regarding India's legislative system?
Which of the following statements is true regarding India's legislative system?
Flashcards
Types of Alliances
Types of Alliances
Alliances can be categorized into various types, each with specific objectives and characteristics.
Tribal Movement Demands
Tribal Movement Demands
Tribal movements often demand self-determination, land rights, and protection of their cultural heritage.
President vs. Prime Minister (Position/Status)
President vs. Prime Minister (Position/Status)
While both are crucial roles in government, the President is the head of state, while the Prime Minister leads the government and is responsible for its day-to-day operations.
High Court vs. Subordinate Courts (Jurisdiction)
High Court vs. Subordinate Courts (Jurisdiction)
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Indian Constitution Features
Indian Constitution Features
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Maximum Lok Sabha members
Maximum Lok Sabha members
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Money Bill Consent
Money Bill Consent
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High Court Judge Retirement Age
High Court Judge Retirement Age
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One-party system example
One-party system example
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First Backward Classes Commission
First Backward Classes Commission
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Vice-President's Role in Rajya Sabha
Vice-President's Role in Rajya Sabha
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Lok Adalat function
Lok Adalat function
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Indian voting age
Indian voting age
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Operation Blue Star
Operation Blue Star
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Constituent Assembly President
Constituent Assembly President
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Union Legislature
Union Legislature
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Link between President and Council of Ministers
Link between President and Council of Ministers
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Juvenile Courts law
Juvenile Courts law
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Prime Minister after Indira Gandhi
Prime Minister after Indira Gandhi
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Jai Jawan - Jai Kisan slogan
Jai Jawan - Jai Kisan slogan
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Bahujan Samaj Party founder
Bahujan Samaj Party founder
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Study Notes
Board Question Paper: February 2020 - Political Science
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Question 1(A): Complete the statements using the correct words/figures.
- Lok Sabha has a maximum of 552 members.
- Before introducing a money bill, the prior consent of the President is mandatory.
- High Court judges retire at age 62.
- The example of a one-party system is the former state of Oman (note: this may be erroneous based on current political landscape).
- The first Backward Classes Commission was appointed in 1953 under the chairmanship of Kakasaheb Kalekar.
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Question 1(B): Match the words from Group A with Group B.
- Vice President: Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
- Vidhan Sabha: Lower House.
- Lok Adalat: Speedy clearance of cases.
- State level party: Karnataka
- Gorkhaland: West Bengal
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Question 1(C): Correct the underlined words and rewrite the statements.
- Indian citizens get the right to vote at the age of 18 years.
- Inequality is not the basis of democracy, but rather the inclusion and consideration of diverse perspectives.
- Rajya Sabha is the house which represents the states (not people).
- In 2002, riots broke out in Gujarat, specifically Ahmedabad city.
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Question 1(D): Select appropriate reasons and complete the statements.
- The President nominates 12 members in the Rajya Sabha because the legislature benefits from their expertise.
- To drag out terrorists from the Golden Temple in Punjab, Operation Blue Star was conducted.
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Question 2(A): Answer the following questions in one sentence.
- Provide the name of the president of the Constituent Assembly (this is required to complete the note).
- The UN proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- The Union Legislature of India is Parliament.
Additional Questions from Page 2
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Question 3: State whether statements are True or False with reasons (answer requires the statements for detailed notes).
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Question 4: Write brief answers of the following (Answer requires the questions to provide comprehensive notes).
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Question 5(A): Distinguish between the President and Prime Minister, High Court and Subordinate Courts, and Linguism and Communalism. (Answer requires questions to provide specific attributes for comparison).
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Question 5(B): Answer any one of the questions (Answer requires the questions to create detailed answer points).
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Question 6: Answer any two questions (Details are required from specific questions for complete notes)
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Question 7: Elaborate on the importance of the preamble to the Constitution and state opinion on the Parliament.
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Question 8: Answer in detail on the powers and functions of the President or the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court (requires specific questions to formulate concrete points).
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This quiz covers important concepts from the Political Science syllabus as per the February 2020 board question paper. It includes multiple statements to complete, matching questions, and correction of underlined statements. Test your knowledge of political structures, rights, and important commissions in India.
