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Citizenship — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 11 · Political Science

What Citizenship covers in CBSE Class 11 Political Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 11 Political Science syllabus.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 11 Political Science · 2026-27

Topics in Citizenship

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1. Meaning of Citizenship

  • Citizenship is full and equal membership of a political community.
  • Equality of rights and status is a basic feature of citizenship.
  • Citizens expect rights, help, and protection from the state wherever they live or travel.
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2. Citizenship, Rights, and Marshall

  • T. H. Marshall defined citizenship as a status given to full members of a community.
  • Marshall identified three kinds of citizenship rights: civil, political, and social.
  • Civil rights protect life, liberty, and property.
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3. Struggles for Equal Citizenship

  • Many rights have been gained through struggle, not given automatically.
  • The French Revolution of 1789 was one of the earliest struggles for independence and rights against monarchies in Europe.
  • In South Africa, the black African population struggled for equal citizenship against the ruling white minority until the early 1990s.
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4. Martin Luther King Jr. and Non-Violent Resistance

  • Martin Luther King Jr. was a black leader of the Civil Rights Movement against segregation laws in the southern USA.
  • He argued that every human person is equal in self-worth and dignity, regardless of race or colour.
  • He described segregation as social leprosy because it causes deep psychological harm.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Citizenship

Meaning of citizenshipRights of citizensCivil rightsPolitical rightsSocial rightsObligations of citizensStruggles for citizenshipMartin Luther King Jr.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Citizenship for CBSE Class 11 Political Science?
Key topics in Citizenship include Meaning of Citizenship, Citizenship, Rights, and Marshall, Struggles for Equal Citizenship, Martin Luther King Jr. and Non-Violent Resistance. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Citizenship for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 112 practice questions on Citizenship. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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