Here is a list of all the questions from the CBSE Class 12 Political Science

SET-3 Question Paper 2024 organized by sections:

---

SECTION A – MCQs (1 mark each)

1. Chronological order of Pakistan rulers

2. Indian State with AFSPA

3. Indian State with insurgency

4. Arunachal Pradesh's political status

Objective of Indian foreign policyHere is the complete list of questions .5

from the uploaded file 59-1 Political Science Set 1 organized by section and
:question type

---

SECTION A – Very Short Answer (1 mark each)

 )Answer in 20 words or less(

?’What is meant by ‘Western Alliance .1

?Which one statement about ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka is false .2

One reason for Congress defeat in 1977 .3

.’Explain the concept of a ‘Coalition Government .4

.Name a movement that led to women’s empowerment .5

---

SECTION B – Short Answer (2 marks each)

)Answer in 40 words or less(

Contribution of Non-Aligned Movement to newly independent nations .6

One example showing globalisation’s effect on Indian dress culture .7

 List four global commons .8

Match the facts in Column A with Column B .9

Two aspects of Nehru’s influence on Indian foreign policy .10

---

SECTION C – Short Answer (4 marks each)

)Answer in 100 words or less(

Four steps that helped China’s economic rise .11

Four reasons supporting India’s claim for permanent UNSC seat .12

Four benefits of Green Revolution .13

Why India stayed away from superpower camps .14

Four activities of Dalit Panthers .15

Name four PMs (1989–1999) and their coalitions .16

---

SECTION D – Passage/Source/Map-Based (5 marks each)

Passage on Cold War and Cuban Missile Crisis (3 parts) .17

Passage on Congress origin and transformation (3 parts) .18

Passage on Janata Party and 1977 elections (3 parts) .19

Cartoon or visual-based question (Changes in China) .20

:For Visually Impaired (Alternative to Q20)

Full form of ASEAN -

Objective of ASEAN -

Meaning of ASEAN Way -

Map-based question on 5 states and political events .21

:For Visually Impaired (Alternative to Q21)

Jallianwala Bagh state -

Amul cooperative movement state -

State created in 2000 -

Partition-based state -

Two states benefitted from Green Revolution -

---

SECTION E – Long Answer (6 marks each)

Meaning of Shock Therapy + four consequences )a( .22

 OR

Explain NIEO & three reforms proposed in 1972 )b(

Three US military operations showing its hard power )a( .23

OR

Three major India-Pakistan conflicts )b(

Six criteria for new UNSC members )a( .24

OR

Three components of India’s security strategy )b(

Three reasons for Emergency in 1975 )a( .25

OR

Four steps under Indira Gandhi’s ‘Garibi Hatao’ programme )b(

Three threats to global environment )a( .26

OR

Three disadvantages of globalisation )b(

Three elements of political consensus in India )a( .27

OR

Three arguments showing Jammu & Kashmir as a plural society )b(

 ---

Let me know if you'd like a printable version, answers, or a summary chart

for revision! Here is the complete list of questions from the uploaded file 59-
:1 Political Science Set 1 organized by section and question type

---

SECTION A – Very Short Answer (1 mark each)

)Answer in 20 words or less(

?’What is meant by ‘Western Alliance .1

?Which one statement about ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka is false .2

One reason for Congress defeat in 1977 .3

.’Explain the concept of a ‘Coalition Government .4

 .Name a movement that led to women’s empowerment .5

---

SECTION B – Short Answer (2 marks each)

)Answer in 40 words or less(

Contribution of Non-Aligned Movement to newly independent nations .6

One example showing globalisation’s effect on Indian dress culture .7

List four global commons .8

Match the facts in Column A with Column B .9

Two aspects of Nehru’s influence on Indian foreign policy .10

---

SECTION C – Short Answer (4 marks each)

)Answer in 100 words or less(

Four steps that helped China’s economic rise .11

Four reasons supporting India’s claim for permanent UNSC seat .12

Four benefits of Green Revolution .13

 Why India stayed away from superpower camps .14

Four activities of Dalit Panthers .15

Name four PMs (1989–1999) and their coalitions .16

---

SECTION D – Passage/Source/Map-Based (5 marks each)

Passage on Cold War and Cuban Missile Crisis (3 parts) .17

Passage on Congress origin and transformation (3 parts) .18

Passage on Janata Party and 1977 elections (3 parts) .19

Cartoon or visual-based question (Changes in China) .20

:For Visually Impaired (Alternative to Q20)

Full form of ASEAN -

Objective of ASEAN -

Meaning of ASEAN Way -

Map-based question on 5 states and political events .21

:For Visually Impaired (Alternative to Q21)

 Jallianwala Bagh state -

Amul cooperative movement state -

State created in 2000 -

Partition-based state -

Two states benefitted from Green Revolution -

---

SECTION E – Long Answer (6 marks each)

Meaning of Shock Therapy + four consequences )a( .22

OR

Explain NIEO & three reforms proposed in 1972 )b(

Three US military operations showing its hard power )a( .23

OR

Three major India-Pakistan conflicts )b(

Six criteria for new UNSC members )a( .24

OR

Three components of India’s security strategy )b(

 Three reasons for Emergency in 1975 )a( .25

OR

Four steps under Indira Gandhi’s ‘Garibi Hatao’ programme )b(

Three threats to global environment )a( .26

OR

Three disadvantages of globalisation )b(

Three elements of political consensus in India )a( .27

OR

Three arguments showing Jammu & Kashmir as a plural society )b(

---

Let me know if you'd like a printable version, answers, or a summary chart

!for revision

6. Indo-US tensions in 1950s

7. Assertion-Reason on alliances

8. Non-traditional threat to security

9. Match List-I with List-II (Govt formations)

10. Chronology of Indian PMs

11. Issues before 4th general elections

12. False statement about Lal Bahadur Shastri

---

SECTION B – Short Answer (2 marks each)

13. Significance of Bipolarity in World Politics

14. Two advantages of international organizations like UNO

15. Two challenges to democracy in post-independence India

16. Year and process of setting up Planning Commission

17. Two features of Bangladesh’s Constitution

18. Impact of OBC recognition on Indian politics

---

SECTION C – Long Answer Type-I (4 marks each)

19. 1997 UNSC membership reform criteria

20. (a) Human security: goal and concepts (narrow vs. broad)

OR

(b) Security challenges for newly independent nations

21. (a) Economic importance of EU

OR

(b) Role of EU as a supranational body

22. Congress party’s transformation into a social coalition

23. Causes of the 1999 Kargil conflict

---

SECTION D – Passage/Cartoon/Map-based (4 marks total)

24. Passage on Globalisation – 4 MCQs

25. Map-based (States linked to events/people)

(Visually Impaired Alternative):

(25.1) State active with Naxalites

(25.2) State of PM Charan Singh

(25.3) State where Congress won only one seat in 1977

 (25.4) State of Morarji Desai in 1974–75

26. Cartoon on coalition governments – 3 subparts

---

SECTION E – Long Answer Type-II (6 marks each)

27. (a) Reasons behind Assam movement (1979–85)

OR

(b) Federalism in Indian politics

28. (a) Demands of indigenous people globally

OR

(b) Govt of India’s environmental protection steps

29. (a) Accession of Hyderabad to India

OR

(b) Consequences of India’s partition

30. (a) India-Bangladesh relations

OR

(b) Effects of shock therapy post-Soviet disintegration

---

Let me know if you'd like the answers or explanations for any of these!

Here is the complete list of questions from the second uploaded file (59-5-2
Political Science paper) organized by section:

---

SECTION A – Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each)

1. Arrange the following Pakistani leaders in chronological order.

2. Identify the state with the presence of AFSPA.

3. Identify the state facing insurgency problems.

4. What kind of state is Arunachal Pradesh?

5. What was not an objective of Nehru’s foreign policy?

6. Why was there unease in Indo-US relations in the 1950s?

7. Assertion and Reason about alliances.

8. What is not a new source of threat to security?

9. Match List-I with List-II (related to Indian politics).

10. Arrange the following Indian PMs chronologically.

11. What were the issues before the 4th general elections?

12. Identify the false statement about Lal Bahadur Shastri.

---

SECTION B – Short Answer Questions (2 marks each)

13. Significance of bipolarity in international politics.

14. Two advantages of international organizations like the UNO.

15. Two challenges in establishing democracy post-independence.

16. When and how was the Planning Commission established?

17. Two features of Bangladesh's Constitution.

18. Impact of recognition of OBCs on Indian politics.

---

SECTION C – Long Answer Type-I (4 marks each)

19. Four proposed criteria for UNSC reform in 1997.

20. (a) Meaning and difference between narrow and broad concepts of
human security.

OR

(b) Security challenges of newly independent Asian and African

countries.

21. (a) Economic importance of the European Union.

OR

(b) Role of the EU as a supranational organization.

22. How Congress evolved into a social coalition.

23. Reasons behind the 1999 Kargil conflict.

---

SECTION D – Passage/Map/Cartoon-based Questions (4 marks each)

24. Passage on Globalisation – 4 MCQs

25. Map-based Question – Identify Indian states based on political events.

(Alternative for Visually Impaired Candidates):

- Naxalite-affected state

- State of PM Charan Singh

- State where Congress won only 1 seat in 1977

- State linked to Morarji Desai (1974–75)

26. Cartoon-based question about coalition governments – 3 sub-questions

---

SECTION E – Long Answer Type-II (6 marks each)

27. (a) Reasons for Assam movement (1979–1985)

OR

(b) Features of Indian federalism

28. (a) Common demands of indigenous people globally

OR

(b) Steps by the Indian government to protect the environment

29. (a) Accession of Hyderabad to India

OR

(b) Consequences of the partition of British India

30. (a) Indo-Bangladesh relations: "A history of trust"

OR

(b) Effects of shock therapy after the USSR’s disintegration

---

Let me know if you want these in a printable format, or need the

answers/solutions for any section.

Here is the complete list of questions from the uploaded file 59-1-1 (CBSE
Class 12 Political Science Question Paper – Set 1) organized by section:
SECTION A – MCQs (1 mark each)

1. Chronological order of Pakistan rulers

2. Indian state with AFSPA

3. State facing insurgency

4. Status of Arunachal Pradesh

5. What was not an objective of Nehru’s foreign policy?

6. Why was there unease in Indo-US relations during 1950s?

7. Assertion (A) and Reason (R) about alliances

8. What is not a new threat to security?

 9. Match List-I and List-II (Indian politics)

10. Chronological order of Indian Prime Ministers

11. Problems faced before the 4th general elections

12. False statement about Lal Bahadur Shastri

SECTION B – Short Answer Type (2 marks each)

13. Importance of Bipolarity in world politics

14. Two benefits of international organizations like the UNO

15. Two major challenges in establishing democracy post-

independence
 16. Year and process of establishing Planning Commission

17. Two key features of Bangladesh’s Constitution

18. Impact of recognition of OBCs on Indian politics

SECTION C – Long Answer Type-I (4 marks each)

19. Four criteria proposed in 1997 for UNSC reforms

20. (a) What is human security? Difference between narrow and

broad concept

OR

(b) Security challenges of newly independent Asian and African nations

21. (a) Economic importance of European Union

OR

(b) Role of EU as a supranational organization

 22. How Congress transformed into a social coalition

23. Circumstances leading to the Kargil conflict (1999)

SECTION D – Passage/Map/Cartoon-based (4 marks total)

24. Passage-based MCQs on Globalisation

25. Map-based question – Identify states based on political events

(Visually Impaired Alternative):

- State with active Naxalite movement

- State of former PM Charan Singh

- State where Congress won only one seat in 1977 elections

- State associated with Morarji Desai

26. Cartoon-based question on coalition governments – 3 parts

SECTION E – Long Answer Type-II (6 marks each)

27. (a) Reasons behind the Assam Movement (1979–1985)

OR

(b) Features of federalism in India

28. (a) Demands of indigenous people at global level

OR

(b) Environmental protection measures by Indian government

29. (a) Accession of Hyderabad to India

OR

(b) Consequences of the partition of British India

30. (a) Indo-Bangladesh relations – “a history of trust”

OR

(b) Effects of shock therapy post-USSR disintegration

Let me know if you’d like this as a Word or PDF file, or if you want
answers/explanations for any of the questions.

Here is a complete list of questions from the uploaded file 59-1-2 (CBSE Class
12 Political Science Paper - Set 2), organized by section:

---

SECTION A – Very Short Answer (1 Mark Each)

1. Democratic value lacking in Soviet system / Western Alliance

2. Justification for linguistic state reorganization in India

3. Benefit of international organizations / Importance of arms control

4. Incorrect statement about US invasion of Iraq

5. One similarity between United Front (1996) & National Front (1989)
governments
---

SECTION B – Short Answer (2 Marks Each)

6. Two reasons for disintegration of USSR

7. Match movements with states (Chipko, NBA, Dalit Panthers, Anti-Arrack)

8. Measures to improve Indo-Pak ties / Impact of 1962 Sino-Indian conflict

9. Periyar’s thesis on social equality

10. Impact of 1975 Emergency / Role of defections in Indian politics

---

SECTION C – Short Answer (4 Marks Each)

11. India’s nuclear policy / India-China conflict causes

12. Two constraints on American hegemony / Pakistan’s democratic

instability

13. Two arguments supporting globalization

14. Four features of Swatantra Party ideology

15. Four criteria for new permanent & non-permanent UNSC members / New
security threats

16. Meaning of Privy Purse and Indira Gandhi’s role in its abolition

---

SECTION D – Case/Passage-Based (5 Marks Each)

17. Cartoon-based question on China as a superpower

 (Visually Impaired Alternative):

- China’s economic position

- USA’s superpower traits

- Two arguments for China as future superpower

18. Cartoon on Mixed Economy

- Two economic models

- Reason for rejecting pure models

- Two features of mixed economy

OR

One-party dominance comparison (India vs. China)

19. Cartoon or passage on India’s globalization & economy

- Meaning of globalization

- Features of Indian mixed economy

- Key impact on Indian politics

20. Passage on Cold War and Non-Alignment

- Meaning of Cold War

- India’s role

- Two features of NAM

OR

India-Russia relations in post-communist context

21. Map-based question

(Visually Impaired Alternative):

- Identify states linked with major political events or leaders (Charan

Singh, 1977 elections, Naxalism, etc.)

---

SECTION E – Long Answer (6 Marks Each)

22. Evaluate Nehru’s role in building modern India

23. Consequences of Emergency (1975–77)

24. Federalism in Indian political context

25. Role of Planning Commission and economic development

26. Evaluate success and challenges of India’s foreign policy

27. Environmental movements and state response in India

---

Let me know if you’d like this list in PDF/Word format, or need answers or
solutions for any section!

Here is the complete list of questions from the uploaded file 59-1 Political
Science Set 1 organized by section and question type:

SECTION A – Very Short Answer (1 mark each)

(Answer in 20 words or less)

1. What is meant by ‘Western Alliance’?

2. Which one statement about ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka is false?

3. One reason for Congress defeat in 1977

 4. Explain the concept of a ‘Coalition Government’.

5. Name a movement that led to women’s empowerment.

SECTION B – Short Answer (2 marks each)

(Answer in 40 words or less)

6. Contribution of Non-Aligned Movement to newly independent nations

7. One example showing globalisation’s effect on Indian dress culture

8. List four global commons

9. Match the facts in Column A with Column B

10. Two aspects of Nehru’s influence on Indian foreign policy

SECTION C – Short Answer (4 marks each)

(Answer in 100 words or less)

11. Four steps that helped China’s economic rise

12. Four reasons supporting India’s claim for permanent UNSC seat
13. Four benefits of Green Revolution

14. Why India stayed away from superpower camps

15. Four activities of Dalit Panthers

16. Name four PMs (1989–1999) and their coalitions

SECTION D – Passage/Source/Map-Based (5 marks each)

17. Passage on Cold War and Cuban Missile Crisis (3 parts)

18. Passage on Congress origin and transformation (3 parts)

19. Passage on Janata Party and 1977 elections (3 parts)

20. Cartoon or visual-based question (Changes in China)

For Visually Impaired (Alternative to Q20):

- Full form of ASEAN

- Objective of ASEAN

- Meaning of ASEAN Way

21. Map-based question on 5 states and political events

For Visually Impaired (Alternative to Q21):

 - Jallianwala Bagh state

- Amul cooperative movement state

- State created in 2000

- Partition-based state

- Two states benefitted from Green Revolution

SECTION E – Long Answer (6 marks each)

22. (a) Meaning of Shock Therapy + four consequences

OR

(b) Explain NIEO & three reforms proposed in 1972

23. (a) Three US military operations showing its hard power

OR

(b) Three major India-Pakistan conflicts

24. (a) Six criteria for new UNSC members

OR

(b) Three components of India’s security strategy

25. (a) Three reasons for Emergency in 1975

OR

(b) Four steps under Indira Gandhi’s ‘Garibi Hatao’ programme

26. (a) Three threats to global environment

OR

(b) Three disadvantages of globalisation

27. (a) Three elements of political consensus in India

OR

(b) Three arguments showing Jammu & Kashmir as a plural society

Let me know if you’d like a printable version, answers, or a summary chart

for revision!

1.