Freedom — Syllabus
CBSE · Class 11 · Political Science
What Freedom 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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Topics in Freedom
1. The Ideal of Freedom
- Freedom means the desire of people to control their own lives and destinies.
- The struggle for freedom has involved sacrifice, suffering, and resistance against domination.
- Nelson Mandela's life shows freedom as a political and moral struggle against apartheid.
2. Meaning of Freedom
- Freedom has two dimensions: absence of constraints and expansion of the ability to develop potential.
- Absence of constraints means no external control or coercion.
- The positive side of freedom means the ability to develop creativity, talents, and capabilities.
3. Swaraj in Indian Political Thought
- Swaraj is a concept linked to freedom in Indian political thought.
- Swaraj = Swa (Self) + Raj (Rule).
- It means both rule of the self and rule over self.
4. Sources of Constraints
- Restrictions on freedom can come from domination and external control.
- Government laws backed by force can restrict freedom.
- Colonial rule and apartheid are examples of strong political constraints.
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- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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