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S6 POLITICAL SCIENCE CHAPTER 1 POLITICAL THEORY: AN INTRODUCTION 1. Discuss the scope of Political Theory. 2. What is the relevance of studying Political Theory? 3. In what ways is the study of Political Theory useful for us? 4. Mahatma Gandhi said “Politics envelops us like the coils of a snake and there is no other way out but to wrestle with it”. Comment. 5. Educated and vigilant citizens are essential for the successful working of a democracy. Explain. CHAPTER 2- FREEDOM 1. Explain the meaning of Freedom. 2. Write about two political leaders who fought for the freedom of their country. 3. Draw a comparison between the negative and positive dimension of freedom. 4. Discuss the concept of Swaraj forwarded by Mahatma Gandhi. 5. What are the sources of constraints on Freedom? Are constraints necessary for the enjoyment of freedom? 6. What are the main principles of Liberalism? 7. Explain the Harm Principle given by J.S. Mill. 8. What is meant by freedom of expression? Do you think there should be some restrictions on this freedom? Give Reasons. 9. Do you think banning of books and movies curtails our freedom of expression? Give reasons for your answer. 10. According to you, are there any provisions in the Indian Constitution which restrictions our freedom? Are those restrictions justified?

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S6 POLITICAL SCIENCE

CHAPTER 1 – POLITICAL THEORY: AN INTRODUCTION

1. Discuss the scope of Political Theory.

2. What is the relevance of studying Political Theory?

3. In what ways is the study of Political Theory useful for us?

4. Mahatma Gandhi said “Politics envelops us like the coils of a snake and

there is no other way out but to wrestle with it”. Comment.

5. Educated and vigilant citizens are essential for the successful working of

a democracy. Explain.

CHAPTER 2- FREEDOM

1. Explain the meaning of Freedom.

2. Write about two political leaders who fought for the freedom of their

country.

3. Draw a comparison between the negative and positive dimension of

freedom.

4. Discuss the concept of Swaraj forwarded by Mahatma Gandhi.

5. What are the sources of constraints on Freedom? Are constraints

necessary for the enjoyment of freedom?

6. What are the main principles of Liberalism?

7. Explain the Harm Principle given by J.S. Mill.

8. What is meant by freedom of expression? Do you think there should be

some restrictions on this freedom? Give Reasons.

9. Do you think banning of books and movies curtails our freedom of

expression? Give reasons for your answer.

10. According to you, are there any provisions in the Indian Constitution

which restrictions our freedom? Are those restrictions justified?