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Karnataka PUC 12th Political Science Question Paper 2025

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
The Federal Court was established in
  • A. 1935
  • B. 1937
  • C. 1947
  • D. 1950
Correct Answer: B — Solution

The Federal Court of India was established under the Government of India Act, 1935, and it started functioning on October 1, 1937. Option A represents the year of the Act, not the establishment; 1947 is the year of Independence, and 1950 is the year the Supreme Court of India was inaugurated.

Q2 mcq 1 mark
A feature of public service is
  • A. Corruption
  • B. Disobedience
  • C. Partiality
  • D. Anonymity
Correct Answer: D — Solution

Anonymity is a fundamental feature of the public service/civil service. It implies that civil servants operate behind the scenes, and ministers take political responsibility for their actions. Corruption, disobedience, and partiality are negative traits that public servants are strictly required to avoid.

Q3 mcq 1 mark
'Unite the workers of the world, you are going to lose shackles of the slavery, but nothing else' – who stated this?
  • A. Jean Bodin
  • B. Lord Rippon
  • C. S.A. Dange
  • D. Karl Marx
Correct Answer: D — Solution

This famous slogan/quote, 'Workers of the world, unite! You have nothing to lose but your chains,' is associated with Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, published in the Communist Manifesto. The other individuals listed are not associated with this revolutionary slogan.

Q4 mcq 1 mark
Lokayuktha is appointed by
  • A. The President
  • B. Prime Minister
  • C. The Governor
  • D. Deputy Commissioner
Correct Answer: C — Solution

In India, the Lokayuktha is an anti-corruption ombudsman organization at the state level. It is appointed by the Governor of the respective state, usually in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court and the leader of the opposition.

Q5 mcq 1 mark
Identify the correct statements with regard to the League of Nations. i) Woodrow Wilson was the architect of League of Nation. ii) The League encouraged the war-like nations. iii) Its aim is to prevent wars through international co-operation and goodwill. iv) The League was established after the IInd World War.
  • A. (i) and (ii) are correct
  • B. (ii) and (iii) are correct
  • C. (i) and (iii) are correct
  • D. (ii) and (iv) are correct
Correct Answer: C — Solution

Statement (i) is correct as Woodrow Wilson was a key architect. Statement (iii) is correct as the League aimed to maintain peace through international cooperation. Statement (ii) is incorrect because the League sought to prevent war, not encourage it. Statement (iv) is incorrect because the League was established after World War I, not World War II.

Q6 short answer 1 mark
An example for indirect election is ________.

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Q7 short answer 1 mark
Administrative Training Institute in Massourie is ________ Academy.

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Q8 short answer 1 mark
National Commission for Women was established in ________.

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Q9 short answer 1 mark
________, the finance minister, introduced the liberalization in India.

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Q10 short answer 1 mark
Number of member-nations in SAARC is ________.

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Q11 short answer 1 mark
Match the following: (a) Provincial autonomy - i) State service (b) KSPS - ii) Anna Hazare (c) India Against Corruption - iii) Act of 1935 (d) Member-nation of ASEAN - iv) 1974 (e) First Nuclear Test - v) Indonesia vi) 1960

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Q12 short answer 1 mark
Mention the Act that transferred power from Company to the Crown.

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Q13 short answer 1 mark
When did the Anti-deflection Law come into existence?

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Q14 short answer 1 mark
Which Constitutional Amendment reduced the voting age from 21 to 18?

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Q15 short answer 1 mark
Which is called Magna Carta of Nepal?

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Q16 short answer 1 mark
Expand SAARC.

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Q17 short answer 2 marks
Which state was bifurcated to create the state of Telangana? When?

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Q18 short answer 2 marks
Name any two members of State Reorganization Committee.

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Q19 short answer 2 marks
What is mid-term election?

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Q20 short answer 2 marks
Mention any two functions of UPSC.

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Q21 short answer 2 marks
Give a definition of Nation Building.

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Q22 short answer 2 marks
Write any two factors of Identity politics.

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Q23 short answer 2 marks
Mention any two member-nations of BRICS.

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Q24 short answer 2 marks
What is Crony capitalism?

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Q25 long answer 5 marks
Describe the process of accession of Hyderabad and Kashmir.

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Q26 long answer 5 marks
Explain the functions of Chief Secretary.

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Q27 long answer 5 marks
Discuss the remedial measures to eliminate the hinderances of nation building.

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Q28 long answer 5 marks
Explain the demerits of coalition government.

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Q29 long answer 5 marks
Explain the composition and functions of Security Council.

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Q30 long answer 5 marks
Discuss the areas of co-operation between India – ASEAN.

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Q31 long answer 5 marks
Write a short note on NAM and Panchasheela.

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Q32 long answer 5 marks
Explain the importance of Indian foreign policy.

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Q33 long answer 5 marks
Explain the Indo-Bangladesh relations in the light of recent developments.

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Q34 long answer 10 marks
Explain the nature of political parties in India.

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Q35 long answer 10 marks
Analyse the meaning, reasons and remedial measures of gender-based inequality.

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Q36 long answer 10 marks
Explain the reasons and political implications of Peasant Movement.

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Q37 long answer 10 marks
Discuss the meaning, importance and political implications of Globalization.

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