ICSE Political Science Sample Paper with Solutions - 2025 | ICSE Humanities Class 12 Sample Papers PDF Download

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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 
1 
 
 
POLITICAL SCIENCE 
 
Maximum Marks: 80 
Time Allotted: Three Hours 
Reading Time: Additional Fifteen Minutes 
 
Instructions to Candidates 
? You are allowed additional fifteen minutes for only reading the question 
paper. 
? You must NOT start writing during reading time. 
? This question paper has 6 printed pages.   
? There are 13 questions in the paper. All questions are compulsory. 
? It is divided into three sections: A, B and C. 
? Section A has sixteen subparts which are very short answer questions.               
Each question carries 1 mark. 
? While attempting Multiple Choice Questions in Section A, you are required 
to write only ONE option as the answer. 
? Section B has eight questions which are short answer questions.                            
Each question carries 4 marks. 
? Section C has four questions which are long answer questions.                             
Each question carries 8 marks. 
? Internal choices have been provided in two questions in Section B and in          
one question in Section C. 
? The intended marks for questions are given in brackets [ ]. 
 
Instructions to Supervising Examiner 
? Kindly read aloud the Instructions given above to all the candidates present 
in the examination hall. 
 
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 
1 
 
 
POLITICAL SCIENCE 
 
Maximum Marks: 80 
Time Allotted: Three Hours 
Reading Time: Additional Fifteen Minutes 
 
Instructions to Candidates 
? You are allowed additional fifteen minutes for only reading the question 
paper. 
? You must NOT start writing during reading time. 
? This question paper has 6 printed pages.   
? There are 13 questions in the paper. All questions are compulsory. 
? It is divided into three sections: A, B and C. 
? Section A has sixteen subparts which are very short answer questions.               
Each question carries 1 mark. 
? While attempting Multiple Choice Questions in Section A, you are required 
to write only ONE option as the answer. 
? Section B has eight questions which are short answer questions.                            
Each question carries 4 marks. 
? Section C has four questions which are long answer questions.                             
Each question carries 8 marks. 
? Internal choices have been provided in two questions in Section B and in          
one question in Section C. 
? The intended marks for questions are given in brackets [ ]. 
 
Instructions to Supervising Examiner 
? Kindly read aloud the Instructions given above to all the candidates present 
in the examination hall. 
 
 
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 
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SECTION A – 16 MARKS 
Question 1  
(i) 
Secessionist Violence can be described as a violent advocacy of complete 
segregation of a particular ethnic or religious from the nation. 
Which one of the following scenarios is the correct representation of this form of 
violence?                                                                                                     (Application) 
[1] 
 (a) An extremist group protests in a public space demanding complete 
autonomy over its region. 
 
 (b) A women’s organisation protests against the government and demands 
complete autonomy and non-interference by the government. 
 
 (c) An organisation demands a separate region outside of the country and 
protests against the government in a violent way. 
 
 (d) A trade union group demands a separate space within the company and 
protests against the management. 
 
(ii) From the citizen’s point of view, the judiciary is the MOST important organ of 
the government because                                                                       (Evaluate) 
[1] 
 (a) the judges give judgement in specific and complex cases.  
 (b) judges interpret the real meaning of law.  
 (c) the judiciary settles disputes.  
 (d) it acts as the protector from possible excesses of the other two organs of the 
government. 
 
(iii) Given below are two statements marked Assertion and Reason. Read the two 
statements carefully and choose the correct option. 
Assertion: 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 Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation 
of Assertion.  
 
 (b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct 
explanation of Assertion.  
 
 (c) Assertion is true and Reason is false.  
 (d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.  
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 
1 
 
 
POLITICAL SCIENCE 
 
Maximum Marks: 80 
Time Allotted: Three Hours 
Reading Time: Additional Fifteen Minutes 
 
Instructions to Candidates 
? You are allowed additional fifteen minutes for only reading the question 
paper. 
? You must NOT start writing during reading time. 
? This question paper has 6 printed pages.   
? There are 13 questions in the paper. All questions are compulsory. 
? It is divided into three sections: A, B and C. 
? Section A has sixteen subparts which are very short answer questions.               
Each question carries 1 mark. 
? While attempting Multiple Choice Questions in Section A, you are required 
to write only ONE option as the answer. 
? Section B has eight questions which are short answer questions.                            
Each question carries 4 marks. 
? Section C has four questions which are long answer questions.                             
Each question carries 8 marks. 
? Internal choices have been provided in two questions in Section B and in          
one question in Section C. 
? The intended marks for questions are given in brackets [ ]. 
 
Instructions to Supervising Examiner 
? Kindly read aloud the Instructions given above to all the candidates present 
in the examination hall. 
 
 
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 
2 
SECTION A – 16 MARKS 
Question 1  
(i) 
Secessionist Violence can be described as a violent advocacy of complete 
segregation of a particular ethnic or religious from the nation. 
Which one of the following scenarios is the correct representation of this form of 
violence?                                                                                                     (Application) 
[1] 
 (a) An extremist group protests in a public space demanding complete 
autonomy over its region. 
 
 (b) A women’s organisation protests against the government and demands 
complete autonomy and non-interference by the government. 
 
 (c) An organisation demands a separate region outside of the country and 
protests against the government in a violent way. 
 
 (d) A trade union group demands a separate space within the company and 
protests against the management. 
 
(ii) From the citizen’s point of view, the judiciary is the MOST important organ of 
the government because                                                                       (Evaluate) 
[1] 
 (a) the judges give judgement in specific and complex cases.  
 (b) judges interpret the real meaning of law.  
 (c) the judiciary settles disputes.  
 (d) it acts as the protector from possible excesses of the other two organs of the 
government. 
 
(iii) Given below are two statements marked Assertion and Reason. Read the two 
statements carefully and choose the correct option. 
Assertion: 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 Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation 
of Assertion.  
 
 (b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct 
explanation of Assertion.  
 
 (c) Assertion is true and Reason is false.  
 (d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.  
 
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 
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(iv) Given below are two statements marked Assertion and Reason. Read the two 
statements carefully and choose the correct option. 
Assertion: A flexible constitution is very often a source of instability.  
Reason: A flexible constitution demands an honest and mature leadership to 
control the exercise of sovereign powers.  
(Analysis) 
[1] 
 (a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation 
of Assertion.  
 
 (b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct 
explanation of Assertion.  
 
 (c) Assertion is true and Reason is false.  
 (d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.    
(v) The age of voting in India before 1989 was __________. 
                            (Recall) 
[1] 
(vi) Observe the relation between the first two words/phrases and then fill in the 
fourth word / phrase.                                                                               (Analysis) 
[1] 
 Implementation of law: Executive :: Interpretation of law: ______________ 
 
(vii) The ______________feature of the Indian state aims at establishing the goal of 
equitable distribution of resources.            (Understanding) 
[1] 
(viii) The responsibility of conducting elections for Panchayati Raj institutions resides 
with the ______________.                                                         (Recall)  
[1] 
(ix) State whether the following are True or False.  
 (a) The rules governing the administration of judicial services are framed by 
the central government of the nation.            (Understanding) 
[1] 
 (b) Conviction by the Senate in an impeachment is beyond the President’s 
power to grant pardon.                        (Understanding) 
[1] 
 (c) The Lok Sabha has the power to regulate its own debate.               (Recall)  [1] 
 (d) The British Parliament enjoys the power to amend the constitution by a 
simple majority of votes of the members of its two houses.                                        
(Recall) 
 
(x) Answer the following questions in one word / phrase.  
 (a) A type of political system in which limited and controlled pluralism is 
tolerated.                   (Recall)   
[1] 
 (b) A device of obstruction occasionally carried to the point of veto in the U.S 
Senate.                      (Recall) 
[1] 
 (c) This person is the Chairman of the Niti Ayog.                                   (Recall)  
 (d) 
A type of social structure which divides people based on inherited social 
status.                                                                (Recall) 
[1] 
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 
1 
 
 
POLITICAL SCIENCE 
 
Maximum Marks: 80 
Time Allotted: Three Hours 
Reading Time: Additional Fifteen Minutes 
 
Instructions to Candidates 
? You are allowed additional fifteen minutes for only reading the question 
paper. 
? You must NOT start writing during reading time. 
? This question paper has 6 printed pages.   
? There are 13 questions in the paper. All questions are compulsory. 
? It is divided into three sections: A, B and C. 
? Section A has sixteen subparts which are very short answer questions.               
Each question carries 1 mark. 
? While attempting Multiple Choice Questions in Section A, you are required 
to write only ONE option as the answer. 
? Section B has eight questions which are short answer questions.                            
Each question carries 4 marks. 
? Section C has four questions which are long answer questions.                             
Each question carries 8 marks. 
? Internal choices have been provided in two questions in Section B and in          
one question in Section C. 
? The intended marks for questions are given in brackets [ ]. 
 
Instructions to Supervising Examiner 
? Kindly read aloud the Instructions given above to all the candidates present 
in the examination hall. 
 
 
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 
2 
SECTION A – 16 MARKS 
Question 1  
(i) 
Secessionist Violence can be described as a violent advocacy of complete 
segregation of a particular ethnic or religious from the nation. 
Which one of the following scenarios is the correct representation of this form of 
violence?                                                                                                     (Application) 
[1] 
 (a) An extremist group protests in a public space demanding complete 
autonomy over its region. 
 
 (b) A women’s organisation protests against the government and demands 
complete autonomy and non-interference by the government. 
 
 (c) An organisation demands a separate region outside of the country and 
protests against the government in a violent way. 
 
 (d) A trade union group demands a separate space within the company and 
protests against the management. 
 
(ii) From the citizen’s point of view, the judiciary is the MOST important organ of 
the government because                                                                       (Evaluate) 
[1] 
 (a) the judges give judgement in specific and complex cases.  
 (b) judges interpret the real meaning of law.  
 (c) the judiciary settles disputes.  
 (d) it acts as the protector from possible excesses of the other two organs of the 
government. 
 
(iii) Given below are two statements marked Assertion and Reason. Read the two 
statements carefully and choose the correct option. 
Assertion: 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 Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation 
of Assertion.  
 
 (b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct 
explanation of Assertion.  
 
 (c) Assertion is true and Reason is false.  
 (d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.  
 
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(iv) Given below are two statements marked Assertion and Reason. Read the two 
statements carefully and choose the correct option. 
Assertion: A flexible constitution is very often a source of instability.  
Reason: A flexible constitution demands an honest and mature leadership to 
control the exercise of sovereign powers.  
(Analysis) 
[1] 
 (a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation 
of Assertion.  
 
 (b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct 
explanation of Assertion.  
 
 (c) Assertion is true and Reason is false.  
 (d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.    
(v) The age of voting in India before 1989 was __________. 
                            (Recall) 
[1] 
(vi) Observe the relation between the first two words/phrases and then fill in the 
fourth word / phrase.                                                                               (Analysis) 
[1] 
 Implementation of law: Executive :: Interpretation of law: ______________ 
 
(vii) The ______________feature of the Indian state aims at establishing the goal of 
equitable distribution of resources.            (Understanding) 
[1] 
(viii) The responsibility of conducting elections for Panchayati Raj institutions resides 
with the ______________.                                                         (Recall)  
[1] 
(ix) State whether the following are True or False.  
 (a) The rules governing the administration of judicial services are framed by 
the central government of the nation.            (Understanding) 
[1] 
 (b) Conviction by the Senate in an impeachment is beyond the President’s 
power to grant pardon.                        (Understanding) 
[1] 
 (c) The Lok Sabha has the power to regulate its own debate.               (Recall)  [1] 
 (d) The British Parliament enjoys the power to amend the constitution by a 
simple majority of votes of the members of its two houses.                                        
(Recall) 
 
(x) Answer the following questions in one word / phrase.  
 (a) A type of political system in which limited and controlled pluralism is 
tolerated.                   (Recall)   
[1] 
 (b) A device of obstruction occasionally carried to the point of veto in the U.S 
Senate.                      (Recall) 
[1] 
 (c) This person is the Chairman of the Niti Ayog.                                   (Recall)  
 (d) 
A type of social structure which divides people based on inherited social 
status.                                                                (Recall) 
[1] 
 
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 
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SECTION B - 32 MARKS 
Question 2 [4] 
According to Gettell,“Presidential government is that government in which the chief 
executive is independent of the legislature as to his tenure and to an extent as to his 
policies and acts. In this system the head of the state is the real executive.”  
In the light of the given statement, discuss the features of a Presidential form of 
government.                                                                                             (Understanding) 
 
 
 
Question 3 [4] 
Contrast a flexible constitution from a rigid constitution on the basis of process of 
Amendment. Cite an example to bring out the contrast between the two.          (Analysis) 
 
 
 
Question 4 [4] 
Observe the picture given below and answer the question that follows it.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Source: Quora.com) 
 
How does the party system depicted above benefit a modern democracy? 
 (Understanding)  
 
 
 
Question 5 [4] 
(i) The two houses of the Union Parliament do not share equal powers. Justify the 
statement with the help of four reasons.                                         (Evaluate) 
 
OR  
Parties In India 
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 
1 
 
 
POLITICAL SCIENCE 
 
Maximum Marks: 80 
Time Allotted: Three Hours 
Reading Time: Additional Fifteen Minutes 
 
Instructions to Candidates 
? You are allowed additional fifteen minutes for only reading the question 
paper. 
? You must NOT start writing during reading time. 
? This question paper has 6 printed pages.   
? There are 13 questions in the paper. All questions are compulsory. 
? It is divided into three sections: A, B and C. 
? Section A has sixteen subparts which are very short answer questions.               
Each question carries 1 mark. 
? While attempting Multiple Choice Questions in Section A, you are required 
to write only ONE option as the answer. 
? Section B has eight questions which are short answer questions.                            
Each question carries 4 marks. 
? Section C has four questions which are long answer questions.                             
Each question carries 8 marks. 
? Internal choices have been provided in two questions in Section B and in          
one question in Section C. 
? The intended marks for questions are given in brackets [ ]. 
 
Instructions to Supervising Examiner 
? Kindly read aloud the Instructions given above to all the candidates present 
in the examination hall. 
 
 
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 
2 
SECTION A – 16 MARKS 
Question 1  
(i) 
Secessionist Violence can be described as a violent advocacy of complete 
segregation of a particular ethnic or religious from the nation. 
Which one of the following scenarios is the correct representation of this form of 
violence?                                                                                                     (Application) 
[1] 
 (a) An extremist group protests in a public space demanding complete 
autonomy over its region. 
 
 (b) A women’s organisation protests against the government and demands 
complete autonomy and non-interference by the government. 
 
 (c) An organisation demands a separate region outside of the country and 
protests against the government in a violent way. 
 
 (d) A trade union group demands a separate space within the company and 
protests against the management. 
 
(ii) From the citizen’s point of view, the judiciary is the MOST important organ of 
the government because                                                                       (Evaluate) 
[1] 
 (a) the judges give judgement in specific and complex cases.  
 (b) judges interpret the real meaning of law.  
 (c) the judiciary settles disputes.  
 (d) it acts as the protector from possible excesses of the other two organs of the 
government. 
 
(iii) Given below are two statements marked Assertion and Reason. Read the two 
statements carefully and choose the correct option. 
Assertion: 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 Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation 
of Assertion.  
 
 (b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct 
explanation of Assertion.  
 
 (c) Assertion is true and Reason is false.  
 (d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.  
 
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(iv) Given below are two statements marked Assertion and Reason. Read the two 
statements carefully and choose the correct option. 
Assertion: A flexible constitution is very often a source of instability.  
Reason: A flexible constitution demands an honest and mature leadership to 
control the exercise of sovereign powers.  
(Analysis) 
[1] 
 (a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation 
of Assertion.  
 
 (b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct 
explanation of Assertion.  
 
 (c) Assertion is true and Reason is false.  
 (d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.    
(v) The age of voting in India before 1989 was __________. 
                            (Recall) 
[1] 
(vi) Observe the relation between the first two words/phrases and then fill in the 
fourth word / phrase.                                                                               (Analysis) 
[1] 
 Implementation of law: Executive :: Interpretation of law: ______________ 
 
(vii) The ______________feature of the Indian state aims at establishing the goal of 
equitable distribution of resources.            (Understanding) 
[1] 
(viii) The responsibility of conducting elections for Panchayati Raj institutions resides 
with the ______________.                                                         (Recall)  
[1] 
(ix) State whether the following are True or False.  
 (a) The rules governing the administration of judicial services are framed by 
the central government of the nation.            (Understanding) 
[1] 
 (b) Conviction by the Senate in an impeachment is beyond the President’s 
power to grant pardon.                        (Understanding) 
[1] 
 (c) The Lok Sabha has the power to regulate its own debate.               (Recall)  [1] 
 (d) The British Parliament enjoys the power to amend the constitution by a 
simple majority of votes of the members of its two houses.                                        
(Recall) 
 
(x) Answer the following questions in one word / phrase.  
 (a) A type of political system in which limited and controlled pluralism is 
tolerated.                   (Recall)   
[1] 
 (b) A device of obstruction occasionally carried to the point of veto in the U.S 
Senate.                      (Recall) 
[1] 
 (c) This person is the Chairman of the Niti Ayog.                                   (Recall)  
 (d) 
A type of social structure which divides people based on inherited social 
status.                                                                (Recall) 
[1] 
 
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 
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SECTION B - 32 MARKS 
Question 2 [4] 
According to Gettell,“Presidential government is that government in which the chief 
executive is independent of the legislature as to his tenure and to an extent as to his 
policies and acts. In this system the head of the state is the real executive.”  
In the light of the given statement, discuss the features of a Presidential form of 
government.                                                                                             (Understanding) 
 
 
 
Question 3 [4] 
Contrast a flexible constitution from a rigid constitution on the basis of process of 
Amendment. Cite an example to bring out the contrast between the two.          (Analysis) 
 
 
 
Question 4 [4] 
Observe the picture given below and answer the question that follows it.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Source: Quora.com) 
 
How does the party system depicted above benefit a modern democracy? 
 (Understanding)  
 
 
 
Question 5 [4] 
(i) The two houses of the Union Parliament do not share equal powers. Justify the 
statement with the help of four reasons.                                         (Evaluate) 
 
OR  
Parties In India 
 
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(ii) Few powers were given to the Senate by the constitution framers with a view of 
making it the constitutional watchdog over President’s executive powers. Justify 
this empowerment of the Senate.                                                         (Evaluate) 
 
 
 
Question 6 [4] 
How can judicial independence be maintained in a democratic state?   (Understanding)   
 
 
Question 7 [4] 
(i) Preamble is the key to the Constitution of India. With reference to this statement, 
discuss its importance in contemporary times.                               (Understanding)   
 
 OR  
(ii) Explain the position of the Indian Prime Minister in relation to the powers shared 
with the Parliament and the Council of Ministers.                         (Understanding)                        
 
 
 
Question 8 [4] 
The top-tier of the Panchayati Raj System operates at the district level. Elaborate on its 
composition.                                                                                            (Understanding) 
 
 
 
Question 9  
The picture given below shows the workers of two rival political groups clashing during 
Panchayat Elections. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com)  
(i) 
How does the picture shown above depict a challenge to Indian democracy?
                                                                    (Analysis) 
[2] 
(ii) With the help of a relevant example, outline any other significant form of the 
challenge that has emerged in India in recent times.                    (Interpretation) 
[2]