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DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL BHOPAL

HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION (2013- 2014)
CLASS: XI
Date of Exam : 27/09/2013 Max. Marks :100
Time Allowed : 3 Hrs. SUBJECT: LEGAL STUDIES No. of Pages : 2
Name: ___________________________________________________ Roll No_________ Class_______ Sec________

Q.1. What do you know about the concept of Divine Theory of Origin of State? [2]

Q.2. Explain the Feudal type of State? [2]

Q.3. What do you mean by bi-cameral legislature? [2]

Q.4. How many kinds of bills are there in India? Which Article of Indian Constitution deals with such
bills? Give one example for each bill? [2]

Q.5. Write in brief the classification of laws? [2]

Q.6. Which type of Citizenship exists in India? Single Citizenship or Dual Citizenship? [2]

Q.7. Explain the Special Status given to State of Jammu and Kashmir? And on which date the
Instrument of Accession was signed between India and State of Jammu and Kashmir? [2]

Q.8. What are the basic five principles which are mentioned in the Preamble of the Indian
Constitution? [2]

Q.9. How many schedules do we have in Indian Constitution? Write down the subject matters dealt
with the schedule given below – [5x1=5]
a. Schedule First
b. Schedule Seventh
c. Schedule Eight
d. Schedule Ninth
e. Schedule Tenth

Q.10. Fill in the Blank [5]

a. When a bill is introduced by a Minister it is called as ____________ Bill and when a bill is
introduced by any member of parliament other than a minister it is termed as __________Bill.
b. The famous Declaration of Rights took place in 1789,_____ the French Revolution.
c. The Indian Constitution is broadly similar to that of ______.
d. The US President hold his/her tenure for a term of ______ years.
e. The State of Jammu and Kashmir enjoys a special status under Article _____ of Constitution
of India.
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Q.11. What necessary elements constitute a State? [5]

Q.12. Write a brief note on Democracy and its form? [5]

Q.13. Explain the different forms of Government as opined by Aristotle and St. Stephen Leacock?
[5]
Q.14. Explain the role of Executive as an organ of the Government? [5]

Q.15. Explain Montesquieu’s views on Separation of Power? Also explain the Concept of Check and
balance given under his theory, in detail. [5]

Q.16. Explain the separation of Power in United States of America. [5]

Q.17. Write down the Historical Background of Indian Constitution? [5]

Q.18. Explain the concept of Separation of Power? What all are the organs in which the power is
divided and why? Also write down the advantages and disadvantages of Separation of Power.
[6]
Q.19. Explain in brief the theory of Social Contract Theory on the Origin of State? [6]

OR
Write a shot note on the Concept of Nation?

Q.20. Explain the procedure of passing a bill in India? [6]

Q.21. Explain how the Doctrine of Separation of Powers is exercised in India? [6]

Q.22. Write down a short note on any five. They are as follows -
a. Fundamental Rights
b. Directive Principles of State Policy
c. Fundamental Duties
d. Adult Suffrage
e. Constitutional Amendment
f. Preamble to Constitution
[Note – Also Please mention the Articles of Indian Constitution] [3x5 = 15]

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