CBSE SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER POLITICAL SCIENCE

CBSE SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER

Political Science Class XII

 

Time Allowed : 3 Hours                                                                           Max. Marks: 100

 

General Instructions:-

1-     All questions are compulsory.

2-     Question Nos.1-10 are of 1 mark each. The answers to these questions should not exceed         20 words each.

3-     Question Nos.11-20 are of 2 mark each. The answers to these questions should not exceed         40 words each.

4-     Question Nos.21-30 are of 4 mark each. The answers to these questions should not exceed         100 words each.

5-     Question Nos.31-35 are of 6 mark each. The answers to these questions should not exceed         150 words each.

 

Q.1   What does Anseen stands for?

Q.2   Which event does "9/11" refer to in the context of contemporary world politics ?

Q.3   What is meant by Veto Power ?

Q.4   What is security ?

Q.5   What was the Anti-Arrac Movement ?

Q.6   Name the two leaders who were known for the following two slogans-

        (a) Jai Hind    (b)  Jai Jawan, Jai Kissan

Q.7   Who became Prime Minister after the victory of Janata Party in 1977 ?

Q.8   Name the two heads of governments who signed the Tashkand Agreement in 1966.

Q.9   When were the states of Nagaland and Sikkim formed?

Q.10  Name two states where congress was in power from 1952 to 1967.

Q.11  Why has India adopted the policy of Non-alignment?

Q.12  How is the construction and destruction of Berlin wall called a historical event?

Q.13  What is the significance of establishment of SAARC ?

Q.14  What is Apartheid? Mention two measures taken by United Nations against Apartheid?

Q.15  Write a short note on "Colombo Plan" ?

Q.16  Describe in short the geographical situation of Junagarh. How was it made to integrate with         the Indian Union ?

Q.17  Give two differences between Socialist Party and Communist Party.

Q.18  Define Foreign Policy ?

Q.19  What reasons did the Government give for declaring a National Emergency in 1975 ?

Q.20  Why did the Narmada Bachao Aandolan oppose the dam projects in the Narmada Valley?

Q.21  Describe India's major contribution towards the maintenance of the world peace?

Q.22  Give a brief description of American attack on Iraq in 2003.

Q.23  Why did India advocate China's admission to the United Nations?

Q.24  Mention some of the recent agreements between India and Pakistan?

Q.25  What do you know about World Health Organisation ?

Q.26  What were the out comes of the Rio-Summit?

Q.27  Write a note on Recorganisation of states in India ?

Q.28  What was Green Revolution? Describe positive and Negative result of Green-Revolution?

Q.29  What were the factors which led to the popularity of Indira Gandhi's Government in the early         1970s?

Q.30  What were the main provisions of the Punjab accord? In what way can they be the basis for         further tensions between the Punjab and its neighbouring states?

Q.31  Describe causes of the Cold War?

                OR

        How did Soviet Union advance towards disintegration during the period of Mikhail Gorbeahev?         Give description?

Q.32  Who has ownership right over Antaretica ? Describe characteristics and importance of this         continent.

                OR

        How has Globalisation affected India and how is India facing Globalisation?

Q.33  How was the one party dominant system in India different from similar systems else where?         Did the dominanee of one party mean   that India was not really a democray? Give reasons to         support your answer ?

                OR

        Describe the contribution of Nehru in making India a Secular Nation ?

Q.34  Analyse any three lessons that were learnt from the Emergency declared in India on 25th         June 1975.

                OR

        Discuss the major issue which led to the formal split of the Party in 1969.

 

Q.35  Do movements and protests in a country strengthen democracy ? Justify your answer with         examples.

                OR

        "In the new era of coalition politics, political parties are not aligning or re-aligning on the         basis of ideology," What arguments would    you put forward to suport or oppose this         statement ?

Tips:

1.     Read the instructions very carefully.

2.     Write to the point answer.

3.     Keep in mind the word limit for each type of question.

4.     Before leaving do revise whole paper


Meenu Bisaria
Bal Bharti Sr. Sec. School- IV

 

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