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CBSE(NCERT) GRADE 12 POLITICAL SCIENCE 2025 SET4

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
Arrange the following in chronological order: (i) Formation of the European Economic Community (ii) Establishment of ASEAN (iii) Privatisation of Agriculture in China (iv) ?
  • A. (i), (iii), (ii), (iv)
  • B. (iv), (ii), (iii), (i)
  • C. (ii), (iv), (i), (iii)
  • D. (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)

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Q2 mcq 1 mark
Which one of the following was the third largest economy of the world in 2017?
  • A. Germany
  • B. France
  • C. South Korea
  • D. Japan

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Q3 mcq 1 mark
Match the terms with their meaning: (a) Terrorism (b) Disarmament (c) Alliance (d) Security
  • A. a-(ii), b-(iv), c-(i), d-(iii)
  • B. a-(iii), b-(i), c-(iv), d-(ii)
  • C. a-(ii), b-(iv), c-(iii), d-(i)
  • D. a-(ii), b-(iii), c-(iv), d-(i)

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Q4 mcq 1 mark
Assertion (A): Health epidemics such as HIV-AIDS, Bird Flu and Coronavirus are the new threats to security. Reason (R): Security goes beyond military threats to include a wide range of threats affecting the human life.
  • A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
  • B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
  • C. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
  • D. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

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Q4 mcq
For Question number 4, two statements are given one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Read these statements carefully and choose the correct option as the answer from the options (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below. Assertion (A): Health epidemics such as HIV-AIDS, Bird Flu and Coronavirus are the new threats to security. Reason (R): Security goes beyond military threats to include a wide range of threats affecting the human life.
  • A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
  • B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
  • C. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
  • D. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

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Q5 mcq 1 mark
Which one of the following options is not a cause of globalisation?
  • A. Flow of capital
  • B. Technological advancement
  • C. Poverty of the underdeveloped countries
  • D. Flow of ideas

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Q6 mcq
In which country was the first meeting of the World Social Forum (WSF) held in 2001 ?
  • A. Brazil
  • B. South Africa
  • C. Japan
  • D. Italy

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Q7 mcq
Choose the name of the political party that ruled Jammu and Kashmir from 1952 to 1957.
  • A. Indian National Congress
  • B. National Conference
  • C. Swatantra Party

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Q8 mcq
Who was the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh ?
  • A. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
  • B. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya
  • C. Balraj Madhok
  • D. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee

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Q9 mcq
Which one of the following is the correct full form of NITI Aayog ?
  • A. National Institute of Technological Innovation
  • B. National Institution for Transforming India
  • C. New Institution of Technology and Information
  • D. National Institute of Training India

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Q10 mcq
Who among the following was the Chairperson of the Planning Commission ?
  • A. President of India
  • B. Prime Minister of India
  • C. Minister of Planning
  • D. Home Minister

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Q11 mcq
Choose the correct name of the alliance made by the Indian National Congress in the elections of 2004.
  • A. National Democratic Alliance
  • B. United Progressive Alliance
  • C. National Front
  • D. United Front

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Q13 short answer 2 marks
Highlight any one basic difference between the democracy in Sri Lanka and the democracy in India.

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Q14 short answer 2 marks
Name any four elements of Global Commons.

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Q15 short answer 2 marks
How has globalisation impacted the markets near you ? Show with the help of any two examples.

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Q17 short answer 2 marks
Explain any two differences between the Jana Sangh and other parties in terms of ideology.

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Q18 short answer 2 marks
Assess the democratic approach adopted in India in view of the regional aspirations.

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Q19 long answer 4 marks
(a) Analyse the relations between India and Bangladesh. OR (b) Analyse the process of transition from monarchy to democracy in Nepal.

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Q21 long answer 4 marks
Explain the geo-politics of resources with the help of the example of

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Q22 long answer 4 marks
(a) Describe any two events that led to the split in the Congress Party in 1969. OR (b) Describe any four steps taken by Indira Gandhi to eradicate poverty (Garibi Hatao) in India.

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Reading Passage

The Congress could win only 154 seats in the Lok Sabha. The Janata Party and its allies won 330 seats in the Lok Sabha. It was a massive electoral wave against the Congress in North India. The Congress lost in every constituency in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh,

Q22 mcq 4 marks
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions based on it: The Congress could win only 154 seats in the Lok Sabha. The Janata Party and its allies won 330 seats in the Lok Sabha. It was a massive electoral wave against the Congress in North India. The Congress lost in every constituency in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, The above passage refers to which general elections to the Lok Sabha ?
  • A. 4th
  • B. 5th
  • C. 6th
  • D. 7th

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Q23 long answer 4 marks
Suggest any two steps to strengthen the national integration and unity of India.

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Q23 mcq 4 marks
For how many total seats of the Lok Sabha are the elections held ?
  • A. 540
  • B. 541
  • C. 542
  • D. 543

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Q24 mcq 4 marks
Who among the following was the Deputy Prime Minister of India after the victory of the Janata Party ?
  • A. Ch. Charan Singh
  • B. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
  • C. L.K. Advani
  • D. Chandra Shekhar

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Q25 mcq 4 marks
Name the state from where the Congress Party could win only one seat in the above said elections.
  • A. Gujarat
  • B. West Bengal
  • C. Rajasthan
  • D. Jammu and Kashmir

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Q25 short answer 4 marks
In the given political outline map of India (on page 15), 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 number of the information used and the concerned alphabets given in the map as per the following format: Serial number of the information used | Concerned alphabet given in the map | Name of the State (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i) The State to which Maharaja Bodhchandra Singh belonged (ii) The State which was created in 1966 (iii) The State which earlier was a part of Madhya Pradesh (iv) The State which was created in June 2014

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Q25 short answer 1 mark
Name the state that was carved out of Madhya Pradesh.

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Q25 short answer 1 mark
Name the state to which Maharaja Bodhchandra Singh belonged.

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Q25 short answer 1 mark
Name the first Home Minister of India.

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Q25 short answer 1 mark
Name any two princely states that initially were not ready to become a part of the Union of India.

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Q26 mcq 1 mark
The above passage refers to which general elections to the Lok Sabha?
  • A. 4th
  • B. 5th
  • C. 6th
  • D. 7th

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Q32 mcq 1 mark
What does the cartoon represent China?
  • A. China is the largest user of cycles in the world.
  • B. It is the symbol of Communist Party of China.
  • C. It shows poverty in China.
  • D. Popularity of cycling as a sport in China.

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Q33 mcq 1 mark
What does the dollar in the rear wheel of the cycle depict?
  • A. The influence of the US economy on China
  • B. Fifty percent partnership of the two
  • C. Dependence of China on US economy
  • D. Economic aid to China by US

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Q34 mcq 1 mark
Which form of economy was popular initially in China?
  • A. Capitalist
  • B. Liberal
  • C. Socialist
  • D. Mixed

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Q35 mcq 1 mark
Which one of the following option is the most appropriate message given by the cartoon?
  • A. China is open only to US economy.
  • B. China has established trade relations with US.
  • C. China works only with European countries.
  • D. China has adopted dollar as its currency.

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Q36 long answer 6 marks
Examine any three reasons responsible for the disintegration of the Soviet Union.

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Q37 long answer 6 marks
Examine any three reasons for the friendly and cooperative relations between India and Russia after the disintegration of the Soviet Union.

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Q38 long answer 6 marks
Explain the importance of the United Nations in the present day world with the help of any three arguments.

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Q39 long answer 6 marks
Explain the composition and functions of the UN Security Council.

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Q40 long answer 6 marks
Describe any three important events just before and after the India-Pakistan war in 1971.

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Q41 long answer 6 marks
Describe any four political developments in India that took place between 1988 to 1993.

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Q42 long answer 6 marks
Describe any four consequences of the era of Coalition governments starting from 1989 to 2004.

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