1. Which pair is not correctly matched ?

2. Regarding the functions of the state who among the following has used the phrase -œto hinder the hindrances- ?

3. When was Mahatma Gandhi President of the Indian National Congress ?

4. What was the real objective behind the -˜Partition of Bengal-™ ?

5. The word -˜Polis-™ relates to-”

6. Which Amendment of the Indian Constitution gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj System ?

7. Who described for the first time the revolt of 1857 as -œThe First War of Indian Independence- ?

8. The system of Judicial review is found in-”

9. A Parliamentary Government cannot function without-”

10. Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion Aand the other is labelled as Reason (R). In the context of these statements select the correct answer from the codes mentioned below-” Assertion A: The -˜positive libralism-™ assigns certain functions to the state to perform. Reason (R) : It assigns state to promote the -˜social welfare-™ of the society as a whole. Codes :

11. What is true about the Governor of a State ?

12. Identify the correct chronological sequence of the following political philosophers.

13. The credit for advocating the legal theory of right goes to-”

14. Who among the following makes a distinction between society and state ?

15. Who among the following Congress members rejected the Mountbatten Plan ?

16. Who among the following moderate leaders had been called -˜a silver tongued orator-™ ?

17. One common point of agreement between Indian and U.S. Federalism is that-”

18. -œLiberty is increased when sovereignty is put into the right hands.- Who has made this statement ?

19. Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion Aand the other is labelled as Reason (R). In the context of these statements select the correct answer from the codes mentioned below-” Assertion A: Political parties are the lifeline of Modern Politics. Reason (R) : Political Parties came into existence with the growth and development of representative institutions and expansion of suffrage. Codes :

20. The President of India can be removed from his office by-”

21. Who has opined that -œThe Constitution limits the arbitrary actions of the Government- ?

22. Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion Aand the other labelled as Reason (R). In the context of these statements select the correct answer from the codes mentioned below-” Assertion A: A federal system invariably provides for an independent judiciary. Reason (R) : It settles the disputes between the centre and the constituent units. Codes :

23. During Civil Disobedience Movement soldiers of Garhwal Regiment refused to fire on demonstrators at-”

24. Who among the following was elected President of India with second preference votes ?

25. Which of the following statements about the Vice-President of India are correct ? Select the correct answer from the codes given below-” 1. He is the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha. 2. He must be member of the Rajya Sabha for his election as Vice-President. 3. He is elected by the members of both the Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies. 4. If the President resigns or dies the Vice President officiates as President for not more than six months. Codes :