Exercise : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 78 NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Political Science – Political Theory – Chapter 6 – Citizenship Q1 :All citizens may be granted equal rights but all may not be able to equally exercise them. Explain. Answer : All citizens may be granted equal rights but all may not be able to equally exercise them due to following factors: Socio-economic inequality that prevents equality of opportunity Lack of accessibility to legal remedies Lack of awareness of rights Corruption in the government apparatus that prevents the delivery of services covered under these rights.…
Author: Admin
Exercise : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 78 NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Political Science – Political Theory – Chapter 5 – Rights Q1 : What are rights and why are they important? What are the bases on which claims to rights can be made? Answer : Rights are primarily those state-recognised claims that every individual regards to be necessary for leading a life of respect and dignity. These are essentially a justified claim or an entitlement. Rights are important as they help individuals to develop their capacity to reason, develop their skills and enable them to make…
Exercise : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 66 NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Political Science – Political Theory – Chapter 4 Social Justice Q1 :What does it mean to give each person his/her due? How has the meaning of “giving each his due” changed over time? Answer : Giving each person his/her due means providing justice by ensuring the well-being of all the people. In contemporary time, the concept of “giving each his due” has changed to the understanding of what is due to each person as a human being. The German philosopher Immanuel Kant argued that if…
Exercise : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 51 NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Political Science – Political Theory – Chapter 3 Equality Q1 :Some people argue that inequality is natural while others maintain that it is equality which is natural and the inequalities which we notice around us are created by society. Which view do you support? Give reasons. Answer : Any answer supported with argument or explanation would solve the purpose. It is strongly recommended that you prepare the solution on your own. However, a sample solution has been provided for your reference: Equality is natural and…
Exercise : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 30 NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Political Science – Political Theory – Chapter 2- Freedom Q1 :What is meant by freedom? Is there a relationship between freedom for the individual and freedom for the nation? Answer : Freedom is a situation that limits the constraints on individuals and allows them to expand their ability and reach their potential. Freedom allows the full development of an individual’s creativity, sensibility, capabilities and the autonomy to make choices. It permits the individuals to exercise their power of reason and judgement. Yes, there is a…
Exercise : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 16 NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Political Science – Political Theory – Chapter 1 Political Theory: An Introduction Q1 :Which of the following statements are true/false about Political theory? (a) It discusses ideas that form the basis of political institutions. (b) It explains the relationship between different religions. (c) It explains the meanings of concepts like equality and freedom. (d) It predicts the performance of political parties. Answer : (a) True (b) False (c) True (d) False Q2 :Politics is more than what politicians do. Do you agree with this statement?…
Exercise : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 239 NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Political Science – Indian Constitution at Work – Chapter 10 – The Philosophy of Constitution Q1 :The following are certain laws. Are they connected with any value? If yes, then what is the underlying value? Give reasons. a. Both daughters and sons will have share in the family property. b. There will be different slabs of sales tax on different consumer items. c. Religious instructions will not be given in any government school. d. There shall be no begar or forced labour. Answer : a.…
Exercise : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 217 NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Political Science – Indian Constitution at Work – Chapter 9 – Constitution as a Living Document Q1 : Choose the correct statement from the following. A constitution needs to be amended from time to time because √ Circumstances change and require suitable changes in the constitution. √ A document written at one point of time becomes outdated after some time. √ Every generation should have a constitution of its own liking. √ It must reflect the philosophy of the existing government. Answer : A constitution…
Exercise : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 193 NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Political Science – Indian Constitution at Work – Chapter 8 – Local Governments Q1 : Constitution of India visualised village panchayats as units of self-government. Think over the situation described in the following statements and explain how do these situations strengthen or weaken the panchayats in becoming units of self-government. a. Government of a State has allowed a big company to establish a huge steel plant. Many villages would be adversely affected by the steel plant. Gram Sabha of one of the affected villages passed…
Exercise : Solutions of Questions on Page Number : 172 NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Political Science – Indian Constitution at Work – Chapter 7-Federalism Q1 :From the list of following events which ones would you identify with the functioning of federalism? Why? √ The Centre on Tuesday announced Sixth Schedule status to GNLF-led Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council, which would ensure greater autonomy to the governing body in the Hill district of West Bengal. A tripartite Memorandum of Settlement was signed in New Delhi between the Centre, West Bengal government and the Subhas Ghising-led Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF) after…