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Question 1
Describe the composition of the Election Commission. On which grounds and through which process can members be removed from power? (2)

Question 2
Show two ways in which the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 has given a new impetus to the Panchayati Raj System. (2)

Question 3
How does geography influence the formation of political parties? (2)

Question 4
Which factors determine the impact of interest groups? (2)

Question 5
On which four assumptions is public opinion in a democracy based? (2)

Question 6
Why has it not been possible to organise peasants unions in India? Give two reasons. (2)

Question 7
Specify why divergence in nation-building causes tension between India and Pakistan. (2)

Question 8
Point out two points of distinction between neutrality and non-alignment. (2)

Question 9
Distinguish between territorial and functional representation. (2)

Question 10
10. How is communal representation not a democratic form of representation? (2)

Question 11
Write in brief about the nature of public opinion. (4)

Question 12
Analyse the cumulative vote and limited vote systems as means of minority representation. (4)

Question 13
State four constitutional provisions and four laws to safe guard the rights of the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in India (4)

Question 14
Explain the three factors that led to one-party dominance at the centre and a multi-party system in the states in the past. (4)

Question 15
Critically evaluate planning in India? (4)

Question 16
Which factors contributed to inequality in India? (4)

Question 17
Highlight four electoral malpractices and suggest remedies to curb them. (4)

Question 18
Trace the reasons that led to the formation of the National Front in 1989. (4)

Question 19
Write short notes on business interest groups in India. (4)

Question 20
On what grounds did critics condemn the principle of universal adult franchise. (4)

Question 21
Critically evaluate the multi-party system. (8)

Question 22
Point out eight ways in which India has contributed to UN efforts in establishing peace in the world. (8)

Question 23
Analyse India's relations with Sri Lanka. (8)

Question 24
Identify two major challenges that endanger democracy in India. Show how and suggest remedies to curb them. (8)

Question 25
Examine factors which condition the working of interest groups in liberal democracies. (8)

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