ALL INDIA SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMNINATION

MARKING SCHEME 2022 (TERM – II)

SUBJECT – POLITICAL SCIENCE
Q.P. CODE – 59/4/1
SET – I
SECTION – A
Q-1. (a) “Cultures are not static things.” Justify. 2

Ans. Cultures are not static because it keeps on changing due to process of
globalization. It is important to keep in mind the below concepts on culture
change:
Culture Homogenization- It signifies uniform culture all around the world
Culture Heterogenization- It signifies cultural differences and distinctive
nature of cultures to be generated by globalization

OR

Q-1. (b) “States have become more powerful as a result of globalization.” Support
the statement.

Ans. (1) State is the supreme authority which cannot be challenged by anyone so
all the MNC’s have to follow the guidelines of the govt.
(2) Due to the process of globalization countries relations are improving
with each other because they become inter connected through trade
relationships
(3) State get technology through technology and states can get their
problems resolved
[Any two points from the above can be considered]
Q-2 “Despite the existence of anti-defection law, ‘Aya Ram Gaya Ram’ is popular 2x1=2
in India politics”. Support these statements with any two examples

Ans. Defection is a situation where an elected representative leaves the party on

whose ticket, he/she has been elected. The scenario of ‘Aya Ram Gaya Ram’
developed with many persons switching the parties very frequently e.g.
(1) Mukul Roy contested and won Bengal state elections from BJP ticket in
2021 and later joined TMC
(2) In Rajasthan 6 MLA’s of BSP party, joined with ruling congress party.
It existed in prominently in Haryana, MP, UP

[Please Note – Above are reference examples similar real-time other

examples can be considered as well]
Q-3 Mention any two recommendations of the Mandal commission 2x1=2
Ans. Two recommendations of Mondal commission are: -
(1) 27% of the total posts in public services should be reserved for OBC’s
(2) Welfare programs specially meant for OBC’s classes should be financed
by the govt. of India in the same manner already done in the case of SC’s
and ST’s
[or any other relevant point can be considered]
Q-4 Describe any two problems between India and Pakistan 2x1=2

Ans. (1) India’s conflict with Pakistan over strategic issues like the control of the
Siachen glacier and over acquisition of arms
(2) Indian govt. has blamed Pakistan govt. for using a strategy of low-key
violence by helping the Kashmiri militants with arms, training, money and
protection to carry out terrorist strikes against India
[Any other relevant point can be considered as well]
Q-5 Why is National democratic alliance (NDA) III called a ‘Surplus Majority 2
coalition’? Explain

Ans. (1) NDA collation was not only steered by a national party BJP, but it was
also dominated by BJP with absolute majority of its own in Lok Sabha
(2) The goal of NDA III govt. was Sabkha Saath Sabkha Vikas
(3) the NDA III govt was also called a surplus majority collation as its
electoral performances were 336 seats
Q-6 Highlight any two negative effects of globalization 2x1=2

Ans. (1) Globalization decreases the role of the state because most of the sectors
are controlled by MNC’s
(2) Globalization has encouraged economic inequality, which has increased
unemployment in third world countries
[Any other relevant point can be considered as well]
Q-7 Describe any two flows of globalization 2x1=2

Ans. Capital Flow: - It is the flow of the resources through loans or business
investments among the countries
Flow of Thoughts: - It spreads different thoughts, inventions & ideas all over
the world
Q-8 Why have different organizations in India protested against the entry of 2x1=2
multinational companies? Give any two reasons

Ans. (1) Westernization imposed common culture in food, clothes and festivals
etc.
(2) Ruin the domestic industries
(3) Exploitation of the natural resources and harming the environment
[Any two of the above can be considered]
 Section B
Q-9 Why is the implementation of the recommendation of the Mandal 2x2=4
commission considered a step to eradicate social and economic
backwardness?

Ans. (1) The Mandal commission was setup to investigate the extent of
educational and social backwardness among various sections of the society
as it recommended ways of identifying and to end the backwardness of the
OBC classes
(2) It was related to reservation for OBC’s at jobs at central level govt and its
undertakings
(3) Mandal commission also made recommendation like land reforms to
improve the condition of the OBC’s

[Any two of the above can be considered]

Q-10 “Democracy is an excepted norm is the entire region of South Asia.” Explain 4
the statement

Ans. Ordinary citizens rich as well as poor and belonging to different religions
view the idea of democracy positively and support the institutions of
representative democracy. E.g.,
(1) India and Sri Lanka have successfully operated a democratic system since
their independence from the British
(2) Nepal has transformed into a democracy from monarchy
(3) Maldives from sultanate to republic with presidential form along with
the multi-party system
Q-11 In the given political outline map of India (on page 7), four states have been 4x1=4
marked as A, B, C and D. Identify these states on the basis of the
information given below and write their correct names in your answered-
book along with respective serial number of the information used and the
concerned alphabets given in the map as per the following format:

Symbol Name of the state Related serial number

Ans. D Uttar Pradesh (i)
A Tamil Naidu (ii)
B Rajasthan (iii)
C Jammu & Kashmir (iv)

Below are answer to the question for blind candidates

Note- (i)Sukumar Sen
(ii)Rajasthan
(iii)Tamil Naidu
(iv) Uttar Pradesh
 Section C
Q-12. (a) Highlight any three steps taken by China to improve its economy. 3x2=6

Ans. (1) Open Door Policy - Open door policy announced by Yiaoping tried to
generate higher productivity by investments of capital and technology from
abroad
(2) Market Economy – China introduced its own market economy by the
privatization of agriculture and industry in 1982 and 1988
(3) Special Economic Zones – To remove the trade barriers and open
economy for foreign investors, China sets special economic zones
(4) Accession with WTO
[Any three of the above or other relevant points can be considered]

OR

Q-12. (b) Highlight any three strengths of European union as center of power.

Ans. Economy - Largest GDP, strong currency, largest share in international trade
Political – Own flag, anthem, founding date of currency, some form of
common foreign security policy. France has permanent seat in UNSC
Military – Second largest army, source of space of communication
technology, one European member states France has nuclear arsenals
Q-13. (a) Highlight any three reasons for the opposition parties to come together to 3x2=6
come to Janta Party in 1977

Ans. (1) Atrocities during the emergencies: - Violent methods used to suppress
the people’s, many people arrested and sent behind the bars
(2) Popular slogans: - J.P Narayan campaigned the elections from Janta
party side and gave popular slogan Save Democracy which shake the
opinion of the people.
(3) Controversial amendment: - 42nd amendment increased the term of Lok
Sabha from 5 to 6 years and attempted to reduce the power of supreme
court and high court
[Any other relevant point can be considered as well]

OR

Q-13. (b) Was the declaration of emergency in 1975 necessary? Support your answers
with any three suitable arguments.

Ans. (1) The govt. argued that in a democracy the opposition party must allow
the elected govt. party to govern according to its policies. It felt that
frequent recourse to agitations, protests and collective action is not good
for democracy, this leads to instability
(2) Some other parties like the CPI that continued to back the congress
during the emergency also believed that there was an international
conspiracy against the unity of India
(3) Critics also argued that threat was not to the unity and integrity of the
country but to the ruling party and to the prime Minister herself. They also
said that Indira Gandhi Misused a constitutional provision meant for saving
the country to save her personal power
(4) The emergency gave dictatorial powers to the democratically elected
govt.

[Any three of the above or any other relevant point can be considered as
well]