CBSE 12th Political Science Question Paper 2025 (Set 3)

Globalisation is related to the flow of ideas across countries through communication, media, technology, and exchange of culture and knowledge. Hence, the correct answer is (b) Ideas. Rivers and air are physical flows, while pollution is a consequence, not the main defining feature of globalisation.

Japan is not a permanent member of the UN Security Council. The permanent members are China, Russia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and France. Therefore, the correct answer is (c) Japan.

UNESCO is not an organ of the United Nations Organization; it is a specialized agency of the UN. The principal organs of the UN include the Security Council, General Assembly, and Secretariat. Therefore, the correct answer is (d) UNESCO.

The chronological order is: (iii) Soviet Revolution in Russia (1917), (ii) Mikhail Gorbachev became the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Soviet Union (1985), (i) Russia, Ukraine and Belarus declared that the Soviet Union was disbanded (1991), and (iv) Indo-Russian Strategic Agreement was made (after the breakup of the USSR). Hence, the correct option is (b) (iii), (ii), (i), (iv).

In the 2004 elections, the alliance formed by the Indian National Congress was the United Progressive Alliance (UPA). Therefore, the correct answer is (b) United Progressive Alliance.