{"id":118877,"date":"2022-04-29T12:06:58","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T06:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/?p=118877"},"modified":"2022-04-29T12:06:58","modified_gmt":"2022-04-29T06:36:58","slug":"chapter-1-political-theory-an-introduction-questions-and-answers-ncert-solutions-for-class-11-political-sciencepolitical-theory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/education\/chapter-1-political-theory-an-introduction-questions-and-answers-ncert-solutions-for-class-11-political-sciencepolitical-theory","title":{"rendered":"Chapter 1 – Political Theory: An Introduction Questions and Answers: NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Political Science(Political Theory)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Questions 1.
\nWhich of the following statements are true\/false about Political Theory?
\n(a) It discusses ideas that form the basis of political institutions.
\n(b) It explains the relationship between different religions.
\n(c) It explains the meanings of concepts like equality and freedom.
\n(d) It predicts the performance of political parties.<\/h2>\n

Answer:
\n(a) True
\n(b) False
\n(c) True
\n(d) False<\/h3>\n

Questions 2.
\nPolitics is more than what politicians do. Do you agree with this statement? Give examples.<\/h2>\n

Answer:
\nThe various arguments have been raised on this issue:
\nPolitics is associated with the manipulation and pursue ambitions and satisfy wants.
\nPolitical leaders and persons who contest elections and hold public office, are argued to after a public service.
\nA few people argue that politics is what politicians do-who sometimes practices floor-crossing (Aya Ram or Gaya Ram), commit false promises, pursue an individual interest in place of nation as a whole or having a criminal background sometimes, what about this notion?
\nHence, the following prescriptions can be found out:
\nIt is unfortunate that politics has been associated with the pursuit of personal interests only and the need is to realise that politics is an integral part of the society.
\nThe important focus should be on how governments are formed and how they function because governments play an important role in different institutions and help people to fulfill their needs and aspirations.
\nPeople may also be engaged in political activity to participate collectively in politics to promote social development and resolve the problems of common people.<\/h3>\n

Questions 3.
\nVigilant citizens are a must for the successful working of a democracy. Comment.<\/h2>\n

Answer:
\nVigilant citizens are a must for the successful working of a democracy for the following
\nreasons:
\nVigilant citizens encounter the corrupt actions of their representatives and democratic government due to be aware in politics.
\nVigilant citizens form a public opinion by forming associations, public meetings, etc. against the malpractices done by the politicians, i.e. defection, false commitments to people, to look after only their own individual or family members\u2019 interest, etc.
\nVigilant citizens keep a check on wrong policies issued by the government and corruption which endanger people\u2019s lives and security as well.
\nVigilant citizens can organise the campaign also to negotiate the interests of particular groups and demonstrations to persuade the government to change the laws if required.
\nVigilant citizens aspire to create a better society by debating the actions of their representatives.<\/h3>\n

Questions 4.
\nIn what ways is the study of political theory useful for us? Identify four ways in which the political theory can be useful to us?<\/h2>\n

Answer:
\nPolitical theory advocates the various views to be needed as science or art.
\nAs a science: The following functions of political theory has been propounded by David Easton as a science:
\nA political theory ensures analytical scheme which renders research meaningful and describes the mutual relations of political variables.
\nThe comparative study of various researchers verify the conclusions and reveal the areas to be required more empirical work.
\nA relative consistent concepts make research more reliable.
\nAs a social and natural entity: In the words of Wright and Mills:
\nIt is an ideology of justified practices to make criticism and to determine policies.
\nIt prepares goals and guidelines for aspirations and policies made at various levels of ideals.
\nIt prepares strategies and programmes to meet both the ends and means.
\nIt assumes the formation of society and conflicts to be arisen in the society as well as solutions to the particular\u00a0 conflicts.
\nConclusion: Political theory can be concluded as a collection of systems and analysis of political data. It also aims to achieve a better world of politics.<\/h3>\n

Questions 5.
\nDo you think that a good\/ convincing argument can compel others to listen to you?<\/h2>\n

Answer:
\nYes, I agree that a good argument can compel others to listen to me, because:
\nEveryone who is rationale always takes interest in debates, conversation or interactions to reach at a better conclusion.
\nEvery individual is impressed with the logic and rational points to be agreed\/ convinced upon.
\nIn a positive manner, if I make the efforts to convince others, they listen to me very carefully.
\nIn a discussion or debate, even people participate to make their doubts clear and get convinced.<\/h3>\n

Questions 6.
\nDo you think studying political theory is like studying mathematics? Give reasons for your answer.<\/h2>\n

Answer:
\nNo, studying political theory is not like studying mathematics because mathematics can have a specific definition of any shape or particular areas which may be applicable as per terms but political theory deals with the needs and aspirations of the peoples and states who may have different opinions on different issues to be encountered to develop harmonious relations.<\/h3>\n

Very Short Answer Type Questions<\/h3>\n

Question 1.
\nWhat do you mean by politics?<\/h2>\n

Answer:
\nPolitics has been regarded as the study of the state or power or a struggle to attain power.<\/h3>\n

Question 2.
\nThe government as a part of politics can affect on daily life of humans both in a useful and a harmful way. How?<\/h2>\n

Answer:
\nThe government in a useful manner can frame foreign policy, educational policy and economic policy to benefit the people.
\nThe government in a harmful manner can lead to violent protests in response to various conflicts which may hamper the daily life of people.<\/h3>\n

Question 3.
\nWhat do we study in political theory?<\/h2>\n

Answer:
\nWe study certain values and principles and ideals also which inspired people and guided policies like democracy, freedom, equality, etc.<\/h3>\n

Question 4.
\nWho wrote the Hind Swaraj?<\/h2>\n

Answer:
\nMahatma Gandhi wrote the Hind Swaraj.<\/h3>\n

Question 5.
\nWho argued first that equality was as crucial as freedom?<\/h2>\n

Answer:
\nRousseau<\/h3>\n

Question 6.
\n\u2018Human beings are unique\u2019. Give any two arguments.<\/h2>\n

Answer:
\nHuman beings possess reasons for any action and they have the ability to react upon actions also.
\nHuman beings are capable to converse and debate and discuss the issues.<\/h3>\n

Question 7.
\nMention the characteristics to constitute the politics.<\/h2>\n

Answer:
\nPolitics is found in a political system.
\nPolitics is about power.
\nPolitics involves an activity.<\/h3>\n

Question 8.
\nWhy should we study political theory?<\/h2>\n

Answer:
\nWe should study political theory for the following reasons:
\nIt is relevant for all the professions except engineers, doctors, or mathematicians.
\nTo have a basic knowledge of political ideals and information\u2019s to shape public opinion.
\nIt encourages us to examine our ideas and feelings about political activities.
\nWe can differentiate between just or unjust reactions and actions.<\/h3>\n

Question 9. How can we show our interest in government?<\/h2>\n

Answer:
\nGovernment\u2019s action deeply (Policies and Programmes) affect on us. Hence, we participate in the government\u2019s actions as follows:
\nTo form associations
\nTo organise campaigns on particular issues
\nWe form a support of public opinion and target the governmental activities and goals
\nWe may protest and organise demonstrations if the government violates our rights and freedom.<\/h3>\n

Short Answer Type Questions<\/h3>\n

Question 1.
\nWhat is a class?<\/h2>\n

Answer:
\nA class may be defined as a larger group of people to be different from each other in the following manner:
\nby the place to be occupied in social production, i.e. master or slaves.
\nby their relations through the production activities, i.e. owners or non-owners.
\nby their role in social organisation, i.e. active members or followers.
\nby the mode of acquiring the share of social wealth, i.e. entrepreneurs or wage earners.<\/h3>\n

Question 2.
\nMention the characteristics of a class struggle.<\/h2>\n

Answer:
\nThe conflicts arisen are the result of the society divided into various classes.
\nThe ownership of means of production originate the classes.
\nThe common interest is mainly associated with classes who are economically dominant.
\nThese classes keep fighting with each other in case of opposition with each other.<\/h3>\n

Long Answer Type Questions<\/h3>\n

Question 1.
\n\u2018Politics works as a pursuit of common good of people\u2019. Justify the statement.<\/h2>\n

Answer:
\nPolitics implies to power to make laws and to enforce them for common good:
\nCommon good is both an objective and a procedure to be followed.
\nCommon good has been evolved with the growth of democracy.
\nCommon good may be associated with the concept of welfare state.
\nDeveloping nations reflect common good in realization of objectives for a welfare\u2019 state while developed nations\u00a0 believe to common good to be the efforts of state.
\nPolitics as a pursuit of common good:
\nPolitics discovers a \u2018common\u2019 in all and promoter the spirit of \u2018common hood\u2019 among people.
\nPolitics does not refer to class struggle but it is a class permeation.
\nThe common good serves all the people living in society in place of individuals\u2019 interests only.
\nIt begins with the establishment of social order and ends up in a state to serve all.<\/h3>\n

Question 2.
\nWhat are the differences between politics and political science?<\/h2>\n

Answer:
\nPolitics:
\nPolitics may have different ideas to be argued upon.
\nPolitics is associated with the satisfaction of wants.
\nPolitics is sometimes considered to be what politicians do. But it associates them with teams due to their false commitments, etc.
\nPolitics promotes the interests of an individual by all means.
\nPolitical Science:
\nIt is a scientific study of political ideas and principles.
\nPolitical Science shapes the government and public opinion in a well-mannered way.
\nPolitical science examines the defections, false commitment and false promises made by politicians.
\nPolitical Science examines the validity of concepts of equality, justice, freedom, democracy, secularism, etc.
\nThe philosophers in political science can generate the new ideas to mould society.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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