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TN State Board 12th Political Science Question Paper 2025

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
Which part of Constitution declares that India is a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic ?
  • A. Preamble
  • B. Fundamental Rights
  • C. Fundamental Duties
  • D. Directive Principles of State Policy
Correct Answer: A — Solution

The correct answer is (a) Preamble. The Preamble declares India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic. The other options are incorrect because Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, and Directive Principles of State Policy deal with specific rights, duties, and policy principles, not the overall nature of the State.

Q2 mcq 1 mark
How long did the Constituent Assembly take to finally pass the Constitution ?
  • A. Exactly a year since November 26, 1948
  • B. About 6 months in 1949
  • C. About 3 years since December 9, 1946
  • D. About 2 years since August 15, 1947
Correct Answer: C — Solution

The correct answer is (c) About 3 years since December 9, 1946. The Constituent Assembly first met on December 9, 1946 and adopted the Constitution on November 26, 1949, which is roughly three years. The other choices do not match this time period.

Q3 mcq 1 mark
The Head of the Government is __________.
  • A. The Speaker
  • B. The President
  • C. The Vice-President
  • D. The Prime Minister
Correct Answer: D — Solution

The correct answer is (d) The Prime Minister. In the parliamentary system, the Prime Minister is the head of the government, while the President is the constitutional head of the state. The Speaker and Vice-President do not head the government.

Q4 mcq 1 mark
The Governor of the State shall be appointed by __________.
  • A. The Chief Justice of High Court
  • B. The Chief Minister
  • C. The Prime Minister
  • D. The President
Correct Answer: D — Solution

The correct answer is (d) The President. Under the Indian Constitution, the Governor of a State is appointed by the President of India. The Chief Justice, Chief Minister, and Prime Minister do not appoint the Governor.

Q5 mcq 1 mark
Which Article of the Indian Constitution lays down that there shall be a President of India ?
  • A. Article 54
  • B. Article 52
  • C. Article 55
  • D. Article 53
Correct Answer: B — Solution

The correct answer is (b) Article 52. Article 52 states that there shall be a President of India. Article 53 deals with the executive power of the Union, while Articles 54 and 55 deal with the election of the President.

Q6 mcq 1 mark
Under the Indian Constitution, the Lok Sabha enjoys :
  • A. a superior position
  • B. an equal position with Rajya Sabha
  • C. an inferior position
  • D. None of the above

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Q7 mcq 1 mark
Which of the following Charter applied only to the Madras Presidency with regard to the establishment of a Mayor's Court ?
  • A. Charter of 1813
  • B. Charter of 1687
  • C. Charter of 1661
  • D. Charter of 1726

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Q8 mcq 1 mark
The Indian Penal Code was drafted in the year __________.
  • A. 1862
  • B. 1860
  • C. 1861
  • D. 1834

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Q9 mcq 1 mark
The First Federal Constitution in the world belonged to :
  • A. India
  • B. United States of America
  • C. Australia
  • D. United Kingdom

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Q10 mcq 1 mark
Federalism was demanded in India for the first time by :
  • A. Cabinet Delegation
  • B. Mountbatten Plan
  • C. Rajaji Plan
  • D. Nehru Report

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Q11 mcq 1 mark
Legislature is __________.
  • A. Parliament
  • B. The highest law-making body
  • C. Law Commission
  • D. The High Court

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Q12 mcq 1 mark
Which of the following is not an All India Service ?
  • A. Indian Foreign Service
  • B. Indian Police Service
  • C. Indian Economic Service
  • D. Indian Administrative Service

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Q13 mcq 1 mark
Which of the following treaty was signed between India and Russia in 2010 ?
  • A. Declaration of Strategic Partnership
  • B. Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Co-operation
  • C. Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership
  • D. New Treaty of Friendship

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Q14 mcq 1 mark
Match the following: (1) Sharmasiyaria Sku? Wait. Match the following:
  • A. (1)-(i), (2)-(iv), (3)-(iii), (4)-(ii)
  • B. (1)-(i), (2)-(ii), (3)-(iii), (4)-(iv)
  • C. (1)-(iii), (2)-(ii), (3)-(iv), (4)-(i)
  • D. (1)-(iv)

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Q14 mcq
Match the following : (1)Sarkaria Commission (i)Tamil Nadu Government (2)Rajamannar Commission (ii)Akali Dal (3)Anandpur Sahib Resolution (iii)Supreme Court (4)Bommai Judgement (iv)Union Government
  • A. (1)-(i), (2)-(iv), (3)-(iii), (4)-(ii)
  • B. (1)-(i), (2)-(ii), (3)-(iii), (4)-(iv)
  • C. (1)-(iii), (2)-(ii), (3)-(iv), (4)-(i)
  • D. (1)-(iv), (2)-(i), (3)-(ii), (4)-(iii)

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Q15 mcq
Kacchativu is in __________.
  • A. Bhutan
  • B. Sri Lanka
  • C. Maldives
  • D. Burma

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Q16 mcq
Simla Agreement was signed by __________.
  • A. Lal Bahadur Shastri
  • B. Indira Gandhi
  • C. V.P. Singh
  • D. Jawaharlal Nehru

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Q17 mcq
Who is the Father of Green Revolution in India ?
  • A. Raj Krishna
  • B. Norman Borlaug
  • C. R.K.V. Rao
  • D. M.S. Swaminathan

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Q18 mcq
In which Five Year Plan was Green Revolution introduced ?
  • A. Sixth Five Year Plan
  • B. Fourth Five Year Plan
  • C. Seventh Five Year Plan
  • D. Fifth Five Year Plan

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Q19 mcq
United Nations was established in the year :
  • A. 1919
  • B. 1945
  • C. 1944
  • D. 1946

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Q20 mcq
What is the actual strength of Rajya Sabha ?
  • A. 240
  • B. 250
  • C. 245
  • D. 235

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Q21 short answer
Write about the structure of the Tamilnadu State Legislature.

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Q22 short answer
Define Money Bill.

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Q23 short answer
What are the essential qualifications required to be elected as the Vice-President of India ?

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Q24 short answer
What is Constitutional Law ?

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Q25 short answer
Write a short note on Administrative Reforms Commission.

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Q26 short answer
Write a short note on Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

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Q27 short answer
What is meant by Presidency and Provinces ?

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Q28 short answer
Write about mixed economy.

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Q29 short answer
Write a short note on 'Vasco da Gama'.

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Q30 short answer
Write a note on 'Cochin International Airport'.

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Q31 short answer
Give a note on Indian Citizenship.

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Q32 short answer
List out the types of Amendments.

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Q33 short answer
Write any three Powers and Functions of the Chief Minister.

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Q34 short answer
Briefly describe about the nature and significance of Administrative Law.

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Q35 short answer
Write briefly on Punchchi Commission.

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Q36 short answer
Briefly explain the role of V.P. Menon in merging the Princely States.

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Q37 short answer
Write about the role of National Development Council.

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Q38 short answer
Write about the importance of Simla Agreement.

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Q39 short answer
Write the six main committees of the General Assembly.

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Q40 short answer
Write about Scheduled Tribes in India.

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