Worksheet: Political Theory : An Introduction | Political Science Class 11 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: Political theory explores fundamental questions about how a country must be organized, why we need a government, and what citizens owe to each other as ________.

Q2: ________ is concerned with the ideas and principles that shape the constitution, governments, and social life.

Q3: The values of democracy, freedom, and equality are examples of principles that inspire and guide ________.

Q4: The constitution of India is based on ideas and principles that have been debated since the time of ________.

Q5: Political theorists help clarify the meaning of political concepts by examining how they are understood and used in ________ language.

Q6: People often encounter discrimination in various forms in their daily lives, such as in families, schools, and shopping malls, making political theory relevant to understanding issues of ________.

Q7: Political theory encourages systematic thinking on issues like justice and equality to help individuals refine their opinions and engage in informed ________.

Q8: The foundations of modern polity are studied by political theorists to identify trends and possibilities for the ________.

Q9: In the context of freedom, political theorists examine the impact of technologies like global communications on ________.

Q10: The Indian constitution's principles have been shaped by political thinkers and activists such as ________ and B.R. Ambedkar.

Match the Column

Q1: Match the political theorist or concept on the left with the relevant description or significance on the right.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: Political theory explores the principles that shape social life.
Reason: Social life is heavily influenced by economic factors.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Both assertion and reason are false.

Q2: Assertion: Political theory helps individuals refine their opinions on political matters.
Reason: Political theory provides definitive answers to political questions.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Both assertion and reason are false.

Q3: Assertion: Political theorists engage with everyday opinions and debate possible meanings of political concepts.
Reason: Political concepts have fixed and unchanging definitions.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Both assertion and reason are false.

Q4: Assertion: The Indian constitution is based on ideas and principles that have been debated since ancient times.
Reason: MK Gandhi was a prominent political thinker who shaped the Indian constitution.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Both assertion and reason are false.

Very Short Answers Type Questions

Q1: Explain the main focus of political theory.

Q2: Name three prominent values or principles discussed in political theory.

Q3: How do political theorists contribute to the understanding of political concepts?

Q4: Provide an example of how freedom is interpreted in the Indian constitution.

Q5: Mention one way in which the meaning of equality can vary depending on the context.

Q6: Why is it important to study political theory as citizens?

Q7: Give an example of how global communications technology can both enable and threaten freedom.

Q8: How do political theorists help clarify the meaning of political concepts?

Q9: What is the role of political theory in shaping social movements and activism?

Q10: How does studying political theory enhance critical thinking skills?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the relevance of political theories to governance and policy-making.

Q2: How have political thinkers like Jean Jacques Rousseau and Karl Marx influenced modern political thought?

Q3: Describe the significance of the Indian constitution's principles being shaped by thinkers like Kautilya and MK Gandhi.

Q4: Provide examples of areas in which issues related to freedom, equality, and democracy arise in social life.

Q5: Discuss the role of political theory in addressing the challenges posed by new dimensions of freedom and threats to freedom.

Q6: Explain how political theory encourages individuals to examine their ideas and emotions about political matters.

Q7: How does political theory contribute to debates on justice, development, and nationalism?

Q8: Why is it important for students to study political theory and how can it help in participating in debates and discussions?

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Describe the major traditions of political theory, including liberalism, Marxism, feminism, and existentialism.

Q2: Explain the significance of political theory in understanding and addressing issues of freedom, equality, and democracy in India.

Q3: Discuss the role of political theory in shaping the foundations of modern polity and its contribution to identifying trends and future possibilities.

Q4: Elaborate on the influence of global communications technology on freedom and the questions it raises about how much freedom should be granted to people using the internet.