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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2024 
1 
POLITICAL SCIENCE 
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Maximum Marks: 80 
Time Allowed: Three Hours 
(Candidates are allowed additional 15 minutes for only reading the paper. 
They must NOT start writing during this time.) 
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Answer all questions in Section A, Section B and Section C. 
Section A consists of objective / very short answer questions. 
Section B consists of short answer questions. 
Section C consists of long answer questions. 
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ]. 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
SECTION A - 16 MARKS 
Question 1  
(i) Which of the following forms of government upholds the complete dominance of 
a single party and single leadership? 
[1] 
 (a) Liberal Democratic State  
 (b) Constitutional Monarchy  
 (c) Federal State  
 (d) Totalitarian State  
(ii) 
Assertion: In a Parliamentary form of government, the real executive is a sub-set 
of the legislature. 
Reason: The Prime Minister/Chancellor and members of their cabinet are 
members of parliament. 
[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.  
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2024 
1 
POLITICAL SCIENCE 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Maximum Marks: 80 
Time Allowed: Three Hours 
(Candidates are allowed additional 15 minutes for only reading the paper. 
They must NOT start writing during this time.) 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Answer all questions in Section A, Section B and Section C. 
Section A consists of objective / very short answer questions. 
Section B consists of short answer questions. 
Section C consists of long answer questions. 
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ]. 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
SECTION A - 16 MARKS 
Question 1  
(i) Which of the following forms of government upholds the complete dominance of 
a single party and single leadership? 
[1] 
 (a) Liberal Democratic State  
 (b) Constitutional Monarchy  
 (c) Federal State  
 (d) Totalitarian State  
(ii) 
Assertion: In a Parliamentary form of government, the real executive is a sub-set 
of the legislature. 
Reason: The Prime Minister/Chancellor and members of their cabinet are 
members of parliament. 
[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.  
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2024 
2 
 (d) Assertion is false and Reason is true.  
(iii) In the 73
rd
 Amendment Act of the Indian constitution, the focus is on 
___________. 
[1] 
 (a) centralisation of powers  
 (b) division of powers  
 (c) separation of powers  
 (d) decentralisation of powers  
(iv) Which of the following is a key aspect of federalism that does not exist in the 
Indian Constitution? 
[1] 
 (a) Independent judiciary  
 (b) Written constitution  
 (c) Dual citizenship  
 (d) Bicameralism  
(v) A __________ constitution is immune to statutory encroachments and requires a 
rigorous process to make amendments to any law or provision. 
[1] 
(vi) As per the Constitution of the United States, the __________ has the ultimate 
power to act as a court of impeachment against the President. 
[1] 
(vii) __________ are instructions given to the State by the Indian Constitution that are 
non-justiciable in nature. 
[1] 
(viii) _____________ means the love for one’s area of living or a particular region to 
which one belongs. 
[1] 
(ix) State whether the following are True or False:  
 (a) In the K.S. Puttuswamy judgement, the Supreme Court of India held that the 
Right to Privacy was integral to freedoms guaranteed across various 
Fundamental Rights. Thus, this case can be taken as an example of the Court 
exercising its power of judicial review. 
[1] 
 (b) The Directive Principle of promoting justice and providing free legal aid to 
the poor comes under the Gandhian classification. 
[1] 
 (c) Permanent executive consists of civil servants who are responsible and 
accountable to the people of the country. 
[1] 
 (d) 10-25 directly elected members from all the constituencies falling within the 
area covered by the Zila Parishad form one category of its members. 
[1] 
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2024 
1 
POLITICAL SCIENCE 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Maximum Marks: 80 
Time Allowed: Three Hours 
(Candidates are allowed additional 15 minutes for only reading the paper. 
They must NOT start writing during this time.) 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Answer all questions in Section A, Section B and Section C. 
Section A consists of objective / very short answer questions. 
Section B consists of short answer questions. 
Section C consists of long answer questions. 
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ]. 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
SECTION A - 16 MARKS 
Question 1  
(i) Which of the following forms of government upholds the complete dominance of 
a single party and single leadership? 
[1] 
 (a) Liberal Democratic State  
 (b) Constitutional Monarchy  
 (c) Federal State  
 (d) Totalitarian State  
(ii) 
Assertion: In a Parliamentary form of government, the real executive is a sub-set 
of the legislature. 
Reason: The Prime Minister/Chancellor and members of their cabinet are 
members of parliament. 
[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.  
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2024 
2 
 (d) Assertion is false and Reason is true.  
(iii) In the 73
rd
 Amendment Act of the Indian constitution, the focus is on 
___________. 
[1] 
 (a) centralisation of powers  
 (b) division of powers  
 (c) separation of powers  
 (d) decentralisation of powers  
(iv) Which of the following is a key aspect of federalism that does not exist in the 
Indian Constitution? 
[1] 
 (a) Independent judiciary  
 (b) Written constitution  
 (c) Dual citizenship  
 (d) Bicameralism  
(v) A __________ constitution is immune to statutory encroachments and requires a 
rigorous process to make amendments to any law or provision. 
[1] 
(vi) As per the Constitution of the United States, the __________ has the ultimate 
power to act as a court of impeachment against the President. 
[1] 
(vii) __________ are instructions given to the State by the Indian Constitution that are 
non-justiciable in nature. 
[1] 
(viii) _____________ means the love for one’s area of living or a particular region to 
which one belongs. 
[1] 
(ix) State whether the following are True or False:  
 (a) In the K.S. Puttuswamy judgement, the Supreme Court of India held that the 
Right to Privacy was integral to freedoms guaranteed across various 
Fundamental Rights. Thus, this case can be taken as an example of the Court 
exercising its power of judicial review. 
[1] 
 (b) The Directive Principle of promoting justice and providing free legal aid to 
the poor comes under the Gandhian classification. 
[1] 
 (c) Permanent executive consists of civil servants who are responsible and 
accountable to the people of the country. 
[1] 
 (d) 10-25 directly elected members from all the constituencies falling within the 
area covered by the Zila Parishad form one category of its members. 
[1] 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2024 
3 
(x) Answer the following questions in one word / phrase:  
 (a) The feature of the Indian State whereby the position of the head of the State 
is not hereditary. 
[1] 
 (b) A feeling of spiritual and psychological unity specified in the Preamble to 
the Constitution of India. 
[1] 
 (c) The power of the Supreme Court to determine constitutional validity of all 
laws of the legislature and orders of the executive. 
[1] 
 (d) A system where a candidate with the highest number of votes is declared the 
winner of a constituency. 
[1] 
SECTION B - 32 MARKS 
Question 2 [4] 
Compare the amendment procedures of the Constitutions of Great Britain and the USA.  
 
 
Question 3 [4] 
Give any four arguments that reflect the reasons for which the Universal Adult Franchise 
is appreciated universally. 
 
 
 
Question 4 [4] 
(i) The Supreme Court is the apex court both in India and the USA. Keeping in view 
the given statement, state any four differences between the Original Jurisdiction 
of both the countries. 
 
OR  
(ii) “An independent judiciary is necessary for a free society and a constitutional 
democracy.” - Professor M.P. Singh 
With reference to this statement, outline two ways in which judicial independence 
can be maintained. 
 
 
 
 
 
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2024 
1 
POLITICAL SCIENCE 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Maximum Marks: 80 
Time Allowed: Three Hours 
(Candidates are allowed additional 15 minutes for only reading the paper. 
They must NOT start writing during this time.) 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Answer all questions in Section A, Section B and Section C. 
Section A consists of objective / very short answer questions. 
Section B consists of short answer questions. 
Section C consists of long answer questions. 
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ]. 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
SECTION A - 16 MARKS 
Question 1  
(i) Which of the following forms of government upholds the complete dominance of 
a single party and single leadership? 
[1] 
 (a) Liberal Democratic State  
 (b) Constitutional Monarchy  
 (c) Federal State  
 (d) Totalitarian State  
(ii) 
Assertion: In a Parliamentary form of government, the real executive is a sub-set 
of the legislature. 
Reason: The Prime Minister/Chancellor and members of their cabinet are 
members of parliament. 
[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.  
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2024 
2 
 (d) Assertion is false and Reason is true.  
(iii) In the 73
rd
 Amendment Act of the Indian constitution, the focus is on 
___________. 
[1] 
 (a) centralisation of powers  
 (b) division of powers  
 (c) separation of powers  
 (d) decentralisation of powers  
(iv) Which of the following is a key aspect of federalism that does not exist in the 
Indian Constitution? 
[1] 
 (a) Independent judiciary  
 (b) Written constitution  
 (c) Dual citizenship  
 (d) Bicameralism  
(v) A __________ constitution is immune to statutory encroachments and requires a 
rigorous process to make amendments to any law or provision. 
[1] 
(vi) As per the Constitution of the United States, the __________ has the ultimate 
power to act as a court of impeachment against the President. 
[1] 
(vii) __________ are instructions given to the State by the Indian Constitution that are 
non-justiciable in nature. 
[1] 
(viii) _____________ means the love for one’s area of living or a particular region to 
which one belongs. 
[1] 
(ix) State whether the following are True or False:  
 (a) In the K.S. Puttuswamy judgement, the Supreme Court of India held that the 
Right to Privacy was integral to freedoms guaranteed across various 
Fundamental Rights. Thus, this case can be taken as an example of the Court 
exercising its power of judicial review. 
[1] 
 (b) The Directive Principle of promoting justice and providing free legal aid to 
the poor comes under the Gandhian classification. 
[1] 
 (c) Permanent executive consists of civil servants who are responsible and 
accountable to the people of the country. 
[1] 
 (d) 10-25 directly elected members from all the constituencies falling within the 
area covered by the Zila Parishad form one category of its members. 
[1] 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2024 
3 
(x) Answer the following questions in one word / phrase:  
 (a) The feature of the Indian State whereby the position of the head of the State 
is not hereditary. 
[1] 
 (b) A feeling of spiritual and psychological unity specified in the Preamble to 
the Constitution of India. 
[1] 
 (c) The power of the Supreme Court to determine constitutional validity of all 
laws of the legislature and orders of the executive. 
[1] 
 (d) A system where a candidate with the highest number of votes is declared the 
winner of a constituency. 
[1] 
SECTION B - 32 MARKS 
Question 2 [4] 
Compare the amendment procedures of the Constitutions of Great Britain and the USA.  
 
 
Question 3 [4] 
Give any four arguments that reflect the reasons for which the Universal Adult Franchise 
is appreciated universally. 
 
 
 
Question 4 [4] 
(i) The Supreme Court is the apex court both in India and the USA. Keeping in view 
the given statement, state any four differences between the Original Jurisdiction 
of both the countries. 
 
OR  
(ii) “An independent judiciary is necessary for a free society and a constitutional 
democracy.” - Professor M.P. Singh 
With reference to this statement, outline two ways in which judicial independence 
can be maintained. 
 
 
 
 
 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2024 
4 
Question 5 [4] 
(i) The Presidential system is based on an unambiguous Separation of Powers. 
Explain two features of this system. 
 
OR  
(ii) Briefly explain the following features of the Indian Constitution:  
 (a) Single Integrated Judiciary [2] 
 (b) A written and comprehensive constitution [2] 
 
 
Question 6 [4] 
Elaborate on the two words that were added to the Preamble to the Constitution of India 
by the 42
nd
 Amendment Act of 1976. 
 
 
 
Question 7 [4] 
Describe the different types of Justice that the Preamble to the Indian Constitution seeks 
to secure to all its citizens. 
 
 
 
Question 8 [4] 
Elaborate on any four functions of the Municipal Corporation.  
 
 
Question 9 [4] 
State any four measures that can be taken to strengthen the Indian democracy.  
 
  
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2024 
1 
POLITICAL SCIENCE 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Maximum Marks: 80 
Time Allowed: Three Hours 
(Candidates are allowed additional 15 minutes for only reading the paper. 
They must NOT start writing during this time.) 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Answer all questions in Section A, Section B and Section C. 
Section A consists of objective / very short answer questions. 
Section B consists of short answer questions. 
Section C consists of long answer questions. 
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ]. 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
SECTION A - 16 MARKS 
Question 1  
(i) Which of the following forms of government upholds the complete dominance of 
a single party and single leadership? 
[1] 
 (a) Liberal Democratic State  
 (b) Constitutional Monarchy  
 (c) Federal State  
 (d) Totalitarian State  
(ii) 
Assertion: In a Parliamentary form of government, the real executive is a sub-set 
of the legislature. 
Reason: The Prime Minister/Chancellor and members of their cabinet are 
members of parliament. 
[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.  
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2024 
2 
 (d) Assertion is false and Reason is true.  
(iii) In the 73
rd
 Amendment Act of the Indian constitution, the focus is on 
___________. 
[1] 
 (a) centralisation of powers  
 (b) division of powers  
 (c) separation of powers  
 (d) decentralisation of powers  
(iv) Which of the following is a key aspect of federalism that does not exist in the 
Indian Constitution? 
[1] 
 (a) Independent judiciary  
 (b) Written constitution  
 (c) Dual citizenship  
 (d) Bicameralism  
(v) A __________ constitution is immune to statutory encroachments and requires a 
rigorous process to make amendments to any law or provision. 
[1] 
(vi) As per the Constitution of the United States, the __________ has the ultimate 
power to act as a court of impeachment against the President. 
[1] 
(vii) __________ are instructions given to the State by the Indian Constitution that are 
non-justiciable in nature. 
[1] 
(viii) _____________ means the love for one’s area of living or a particular region to 
which one belongs. 
[1] 
(ix) State whether the following are True or False:  
 (a) In the K.S. Puttuswamy judgement, the Supreme Court of India held that the 
Right to Privacy was integral to freedoms guaranteed across various 
Fundamental Rights. Thus, this case can be taken as an example of the Court 
exercising its power of judicial review. 
[1] 
 (b) The Directive Principle of promoting justice and providing free legal aid to 
the poor comes under the Gandhian classification. 
[1] 
 (c) Permanent executive consists of civil servants who are responsible and 
accountable to the people of the country. 
[1] 
 (d) 10-25 directly elected members from all the constituencies falling within the 
area covered by the Zila Parishad form one category of its members. 
[1] 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2024 
3 
(x) Answer the following questions in one word / phrase:  
 (a) The feature of the Indian State whereby the position of the head of the State 
is not hereditary. 
[1] 
 (b) A feeling of spiritual and psychological unity specified in the Preamble to 
the Constitution of India. 
[1] 
 (c) The power of the Supreme Court to determine constitutional validity of all 
laws of the legislature and orders of the executive. 
[1] 
 (d) A system where a candidate with the highest number of votes is declared the 
winner of a constituency. 
[1] 
SECTION B - 32 MARKS 
Question 2 [4] 
Compare the amendment procedures of the Constitutions of Great Britain and the USA.  
 
 
Question 3 [4] 
Give any four arguments that reflect the reasons for which the Universal Adult Franchise 
is appreciated universally. 
 
 
 
Question 4 [4] 
(i) The Supreme Court is the apex court both in India and the USA. Keeping in view 
the given statement, state any four differences between the Original Jurisdiction 
of both the countries. 
 
OR  
(ii) “An independent judiciary is necessary for a free society and a constitutional 
democracy.” - Professor M.P. Singh 
With reference to this statement, outline two ways in which judicial independence 
can be maintained. 
 
 
 
 
 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2024 
4 
Question 5 [4] 
(i) The Presidential system is based on an unambiguous Separation of Powers. 
Explain two features of this system. 
 
OR  
(ii) Briefly explain the following features of the Indian Constitution:  
 (a) Single Integrated Judiciary [2] 
 (b) A written and comprehensive constitution [2] 
 
 
Question 6 [4] 
Elaborate on the two words that were added to the Preamble to the Constitution of India 
by the 42
nd
 Amendment Act of 1976. 
 
 
 
Question 7 [4] 
Describe the different types of Justice that the Preamble to the Indian Constitution seeks 
to secure to all its citizens. 
 
 
 
Question 8 [4] 
Elaborate on any four functions of the Municipal Corporation.  
 
 
Question 9 [4] 
State any four measures that can be taken to strengthen the Indian democracy.  
 
  
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2024 
5 
SECTION C - 32 MARKS 
Question 10 [8] 
Indian Constitution is characterised as having both federal and unitary features. Elaborate 
on any two features of each type. 
 
 
 
Question 11  
 
Study the image given below and answer the questions that follow:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(i) Which house of the Indian Parliament does it reflect? How do the citizens of India 
choose their representatives to this House?                  
[2] 
(ii) Describe any three powers of this house.                                            [6] 
 
 
Question 12 [8] 
(i) Enumerate any four Legislative powers of the Indian President.  
OR  
(ii) Examine any four differences between the powers and functions of President of 
the United States and the Prime Minister of India. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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1. What are the key topics covered in the ICSE Political Science syllabus for Class 12?
Ans. The ICSE Political Science syllabus for Class 12 typically includes key topics such as the nature of political theory, concepts of state, sovereignty, democracy, and political ideologies. It also covers international relations, the role of the United Nations, and contemporary global issues. Understanding these topics is crucial for students to grasp the principles of political science and their applications in real-world scenarios.
2. How is the ICSE Political Science exam structured?
Ans. The ICSE Political Science exam usually consists of multiple sections including objective type questions, short answer questions, and long answer questions. The exam assesses students' understanding of theoretical concepts, their ability to analyze political events, and their critical thinking skills. Students are also expected to write essays on specific topics, showcasing their knowledge and perspectives.
3. What study materials are recommended for preparing for the ICSE Political Science exam?
Ans. Recommended study materials for the ICSE Political Science exam include the prescribed textbook by the council, reference books that provide deeper insights into political theories and global issues, and previous years' question papers for practice. Additionally, students may benefit from online resources, study guides, and revision notes that summarize key concepts.
4. How can students effectively prepare for the essay questions in the ICSE Political Science exam?
Ans. To effectively prepare for essay questions, students should focus on understanding the core concepts and themes within the syllabus. They should practice writing structured essays that include an introduction, body, and conclusion. Using examples to support arguments, staying relevant to the question, and developing a clear thesis statement are essential strategies. Regularly reviewing feedback on practice essays can also help improve writing skills.
5. What are some common challenges students face when studying Political Science, and how can they overcome them?
Ans. Common challenges include difficulty in grasping complex theories, retaining vast amounts of information, and connecting theoretical concepts to current events. To overcome these challenges, students should engage in group discussions, use mind maps for visual learning, and relate political theories to real-world scenarios. Consistent revision and seeking help from teachers or peers can also enhance understanding and retention.
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