9th SQP Politics
Set - 2, 20 Marks
Multiple Choice Questions
Can P.M appoint a person as a minister if he/she is not a member of House ?
A. Yes but such a person has to get elected to one of the House of the Parliament within six month of appointment as minister.
B. No, P.M can appoint only those members who are member of either House of the Parliament.
Options
a) A is false but B is true
b) A is true but B is false
c) Both A and B are false
d) Both A and B are true
Which party of Zimbabwe helped its country to gain independence?
Options
a) Zimbabwe party
b) ZANU-PF
c) Popular party
d) None of these
Which of the following is true with reference to the resignation of Prime Minister ?
A. If he/she resigns the entire ministry quits.
B. The Prime Minister gives his resignation to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.Options
a) A is false but B is true
b) A is true but B is false
c) Both A and B are true
d) Both A and B are false
Answer The Following Questions
The system of apartheid followed in South Africa was unjust and racist." Support the statement with three points. (2 marks)
i. The blacks were forbidden from living in white areas. They could work in white areas only if they had a permit. ii. Trains buses taxis, hotels, hospitals, schools and colleges, libraries, cinema halls,theatres, beaches, swimming pools, public toilets, churches etc. were all separate for the w'hites and blacks.
iii. Blacks could not form associations or protest against the terrible treatment.
Thus, the apartheid system was particularly oppressive for the blacks
Assess the contribution made by the Constituent Assembly to form the Indian Constitution. (3 Marks)
ii. After partition, the Constituent Assembly was also divided into that of India and Pakistan.
iii. It worked in a systematic, open and consensual manner to become a fully sovereign body.
iv. The Constituent Assembly represented members from a different language, groups, castes, classes, religions and occupations.
Thus, the Constitution written by the Constituent Assembly covered the interests of the diverse population of our country.
v. A Drafting Committee chaired by Dr. BR Ambedkar prepared a Draft Constitution thorough discussion.
The members deliberated all the clauses for 114 days spread over almost three years. Every document was recorded and preserved.
These are called 'Constituent Assembly Debates' and are printed in 12 volumes.
They are used to interpret the true meaning of the Constitution.
vi. The Assembly adopted the Constitution on 26th November 1949 but it finally came into effect on 26th January 1950. To mark this day, we celebrate 26th January as the Republic Day of India every year.
Which institutions are at work in the running of your school? Would it be better if one person alone took all the decisions regarding the management of your school? (3 Marks)
No, it would not be good if one person takes all the decisions regarding the managementof our school.
Because a large number of activities arc going on all the time.
It is not possible for one person to take proper decisions on all issues.
Even if one person does take these decisions, he or he might not be able to take these properly as it might be taken in haste or without understanding its implications.
What are the minimum conditions for a democratic election? (5 Marks)
(ii) Parties and candidates should be free to contest elections and should offer some real choice to the voters.
(iii) The choice should be offered at regular intervals. Elections must be held every few years.
(iv) The candidates preferred by the people should get elected.
(v) Elections should be conducted in a free and fair manner, where people can choose as they wish.
Case Based Questions
What are the different types of constituencies? (1 Mark)
Write the major observation from the given constituencies? (2 Marks)
How do demarcate the constituencies? (1 Mark)