Political Science Class 12 Question Paper In English 2024-2025

SECTION-A

Question Nos. 1 to 12 are Multiple Choice type questions carrying 1 mark each.

1. Given below are two statements:

Statement-I: Nepal was a Hindu Kingdom in the past and then a constitutional monarchy in the modern period for many years.

Statement-II : The struggling pro-democracy forces achieved their first major victory in 2006 when the king was forced to restore the House of representatives.

Options:

(A) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true.

(B) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false.

(C) Statement-I is true, but Statement-II is false.

(D) Statement-I is false, but Statement-II is true.

2. Which of the following events made the South Asian region a sudden focus of global attention after the cold war period?

(A) Bangladesh War of 1971

(B) Ethnic conflict of Sri Lanka

(C) India and Pakistan both became nuclear power

(D) Kargil conflict between India and Pakistan

3.Match the terms given in Column-'A' correctly with Column-B' and choose the correct answer from the codes given below :

Codes:

(A) I-iii, II-i, III-iv, IV-ii 

(B) I-iv, II-i, III-iii, IV-iі

(C) I-iv, II-iii, III-ii, IV-i 

(D) I-ii, II-iv, III-iii, IV-i

4. Arrange the following in chronological order of their formation :

I. The World Trade Organisation

II. World Bank

III. The International Atomic Energy Agency

IV. United Nations Organisation

Choose the correct option:

(А) I, II, III, IV 

(B) II, IV, III, I

(C) IV, I, III, II 

(D) III, I, II, IV

5. Institutional safeguards to minimize the negative effects of globalization on those who are economically weak are known as

(A) Welfare measures

(C) Economic liberalization

(B) Social safety nets

(D) Voluntary services

6. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option as answer.

Assertion (A) : The entry and the increased role of multinational companies all over the world leads to a reduction in the capacity of governments to take decisions on their own.

Reason (R) : The state continues to discharge its essential functions and consciously withdraws from certain domains from which it wishes to.

Options:

(A) Both the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are correct and the Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

(B) Both the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are correct, but the Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

(C) The Assertion (A) is incorrect, but the Reason (R) is correct.

(D) The Assertion (A) is correct, but the Reason (R) is incorrect.

7. Which one among the following statements is not the objective of NITI Aayog?

(A) Provide a critical directional and strategic input to the development process of India.

(B) Serve as a think tank of the government both at the centre and state level.

(C) Arrange funds for the implementation of developmental programs.

(D) Seek to put an end to the slow and tardy implementation of the policies.

8. Which statement among the following is correct about the planning ideology of left wing?

(A) The Left supports a free-market economy.

(B) They support government policies which are for the benefit of poor sections.

(C) They do not want unnecessary intervention of government in the economy.

(D) They advocate for progressive policies.

9. Identify the main reason for the split in Congress Party in 1969.

(A) Change in the ideology of Congress Party

(B) Dominance of the Congress Syndicate

(C) Difference of opinion among the opposition parties

(D) Opposition parties came together

10. Identify and choose the incorrect pair :

11. BJP led alliance of 2019 is known as:

(A) United Progressive Alliance

(B) United Front

(C) National Democratic Alliance

(D) Democratic Coalition

12. Who led the Central Government after the 1999 Lok Sabha Elections?

(A) P.V. Narasimha Rao

(C) Manmohan Singh

(B) Atal Bihari Vajpayee

(D) H.D. Deve Gauda

SECTION - B 

13. Can Shock Therapy be called the best way to make transition from authoritarian socialist system to liberal capitalist system after the disintegration of Soviet Union ? Explain.

14. Explain any two major causes of globalization.

15. Explain the two commonly agreed upon goals of the national movement which were achieved after independence.

16. Name any four global commons.

17. State the severe economic crisis prior to the fourth general elections of 1967.

18. "Regionalism is not as dangerous as communalism." Justify the statement.

SECTION - C

19. Explain any four reasons responsible for the economic stagnation in Soviet Union.

20. (a) How is the South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) a major regional initiative by South Asian states to evolve co-operation through multilateral means? Assess.

OR

(b)"Despite the mixed record of democratic experiences, the people of South Asian countries share the aspiration for democracy." Justify the statement with two suitable arguments. 

21. Suggest any four steps for the Indian Government to take to check the pollution and save the environment.

22. "One party dominance did not affect the very essence of Indian democracy." Justify the statement with any two arguments.

23. (a) Describe the role of Jaya Prakash Narayan in Indian National Politics.

OR

(b) Describe any two reasons for the victory of Janata Party in 1977 Lok Sabha elections.

SECTION - D

24. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow :

India adopted a democratic approach to the question of diversity. Democracy allows the political expressions of regional aspirations and does not look upon them as anti-national. Besides, democratic politics allows parties and groups to address the people on the basis of their regional identity, aspiration and specific regional problems. Thus, in the course of democratic politics, regional aspirations get strengthened. At the same time, democratic politics also means that regional issues and problems will receive adequate attention and accommodation in the policy making process.

(24.1) Which period in India is seen as a period of grooming regional aspirations for autonomy?

(A) 1960s 

(B) 1970s

(C) 1980s 

(D) 1990s

(24.2) Which type of diversity is dominant in India?

(A) Social diversity 

(B) Political diversity

(C) Cultural diversity 

(D) Regional diversity

(24.3) How does democracy deal with the regional problems?

(A) Through regular negotiations

(B) Through strong steps

(C) Through elections

(D) Through economic measures

(24.4) Which one of the following joined Indian Union in 1975 ?

(A) Goa 

(B) Sikkim

(C) Puducherry 

(D) An Island

25. In the given Political outline map of India, four states have been marked as (A), (B), (C) and (D). Identify these states on the basis of the information given below and write their correct names in your answer book along with the respective serial numbers of the information used and the concerned alphabets shown in the map as per the format that follows:

(i) The Princely State whose ruler resisted its merger with India. C

(ii) The State that was most affected by the partition of the country.

(iii) The State carved out from Madhya Pradesh.

(iv) The State that was formed in 1952. 

Note: The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 25. 

(25.1) Name the Union Territory which earlier was a state.

(25.2) Name any one state that was most affected by the partition of the country.

(25.3) Which state was carved out from Madhya Pradesh?

(25.4) Which state was formed in 1952?

26. Study the given cartoon and answer the questions that follow:

(I) What does the cartoon depict?

(A) Influence of UNO on the World

(B) Influence of USA on UNO

(C) Relevance of UNO

(D) Influence of USA on the World

(II) What message is given by the cartoon?

(A) If UN fails then the US can control the world by its military power.

(B) Economic superiority of US

(C) Veto power of permanent members of UN

(D) US is the largest contributor to UN

(III) Why this cartoon is not relevant today?

(A) UN has become more powerful.

(B) Many new powerful international organisations have emerged.

(C) Countries are not having faith in UN.

(D) Now many new centres of power have emerged.

(IV) What is the primary objective of UNO ?

(A) To foster economic ties of the developed nations

(B)To promote international peace and co-operation

(C) To eradicate terrorism

(D) To promote health care

Note: The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 26.

(26.1) State the reason for the formation of League of Nations.

(26.2) Write full form of UNESCO.

(26.3) How many member countries did sign on United Nations Charter to set up United Nations?

(26.4) Name the most visible public figure and the representative head of the United Nations.

SECTION-E 

27. (a) Explain any two contentious issues between China and India. Suggest any two measures to resolve these issues for greater cooperation.

OR

(b) "ASEAN took steps to establish an ASEAN community on the basis of its three pillars." Explain the importance of these three pillars. 

28. (a) Explain any three security challenges faced by the newly independent countries of Asia and Africa after the Second World War.

OR

(b) Explain any three differences between the Non-traditional and Traditional notion of security.

29. (a) "The foreign policy of Independent India has pursued the dream of a peaceful world." Support the statement with three suitable arguments.

OR

(b) India played an important role in maintaining Afro-Asian Unity." Support the statement with three suitable examples.

30. (a) Describe any three major developments that took place in Indian politics in the last decade of the 20th century. 

OR

(b) Describe any three recommendations of the Mandal Commission to solve the problems of the other backward classes.