Document 1
Document 1
Civics
Ch 1
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1. Describe the ethnic composition of Belgium. Or Srilanka
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2. Mention any four steps which were taken by the Sri Lankan government to achieve
majoritarianism.
3. Highlight any three measures adopted by the Belgian government to accommodate regional
and cultural diversities.
4. Why is power sharing necessary in democracy? Explain
5. Explain the various forms of power sharing
Ch 2
3m
6. Describe the steps taken to strengthen Decentralisation in India in 1992
7. Features of Coming together and holding together federations
8. ‘The real success of federalism in India can be attributed to the nature of democratic politics
in India.’ Explain
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9. What are the features of federalism
10. How is power shared between union and state governments in India?
Ch 3
3m
11. Mention the provisions that make India a secular country
12. What are the ways in which women face discrimination in India
13. Examine the standard of women’s representation in India’s legislative bodies
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14. What form does communalism take in politics?
15. Analyse the role of caste in Indian politics (negative)
16. The focus on caste in politics can sometimes give an impression that elections are all
about caste and nothing else. Do you agree? Explain. (Positive)
Ch 4
3m
17. . “Political Parties are a necessary condition for a democracy.” Analyse the statement
with examples.
18. What is meant by a ‘national political party’? State the conditions required to be a
national political party.
19. What is meant by regional political party? State the conditions required to be
recognised as a ‘regional political party’.
20. What is a political party? State any two points of the ideology of Bhartiya Janata
Party.
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21. Functions of Political party.
22. Challenges faced by political parties
23. Ways to reform political parties
Ch 5
24. “Democracy produces an accountable and legitimate government”. Justify
25. What is meant by transparency?
26. How is Democracy better than other forms of government?
27. How does democracy stand better to any other form of government in promoting the
dignity and freedom of the citizens? Explain with examples.
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28. Democracy