CBSE Class 12 Political Science 2024 — Set 59/2/1

For Question number 6, 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) : Oil continues to be the most important resource in global strategy. Reason (R) : The immense wealth associated with oil generates political struggles. (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.

Which political party came to power in Jammu and Kashmir in 1952 ? (A) Indian National Congress (B) Kashmir National Congress (C) Communist Party of India (D) National Conference

In which year was the Election Commission of India set up ? (A) 1949 (B) 1950 (C) 1951 (D) 1952

In which of the following countries did Dalai Lama obtain political asylum ? (A) Nepal (B) Bhutan (C) India (D) Myanmar

For Question number 10, 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) : In 1979, the All Assam Students' Union (AASU) led an anti-foreigner movement. Reason (R) : The movement was against illegal migrations and against faulty voters' lists. (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.

The first summit of NAM was held in : (A) Cairo (B) Belgrade (C) India (D) Indonesia

In which state of India are the 'Khasi Hills' located ? (A) Meghalaya (B) Manipur (C) Mizoram (D) Tripura

Which political party won all the seats in the 1970 elections in East Pakistan and under whose leadership ?

Explain the meaning of Global Security.

Highlight any two features of the First Five Year Plan.

Why did India's general elections of 1952 become a landmark in the history of democracy all over the world ? Explain.

How has the strengthening of international norms and international institutions helped India protect its security interests ? Explain.

Assess any two advantages of coalition governments at the Centre.

Describe the circumstances that led to the Bangladesh War in 1971.

Explain any two reasons for the disintegration of the Soviet Union.

(a) Suggest any two measures to improve India's relations with Pakistan. OR (b) Suggest any two measures to improve Indo-China relations.

(a) Highlight any two causes of globalisation. OR (b) Highlight any two positive effects of globalisation.

“The best way to respond to regional aspirations is through democratic negotiations rather than through suppression.” Justify the statement with examples.

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow : India is of the view that the major responsibility of curbing emission of greenhouse gases rests with the developed countries, which have accumulated emissions over a long period of time. India pointed out that the per capita emission rates of the developing countries are a tiny fraction of those in the developed world. (i) India signed and ratified the Kyoto Protocol in : (A) August 2000 (B) August 2001 (C) August 2002 (D) August 2003 (ii) Why were some developing countries exempted from the requirements of the Kyoto Protocol ? (A) They were pioneers in developing eco-friendly technology. (B) They were assisting some other countries to adopt clean technologies. (C) They had already launched renewable energy programmes. (D) Their contribution to emission of greenhouse gases was insignificant. (iii) Where was the 'Earth Summit' held ? (A) Paris (B) Rio de Janeiro (C) Kyoto (D) Montreal (iv) Which one of the following is an example of 'Global Commons' ? (A) The Great Barrier Reef (B) The Grand Canyon (C) The Outer Space (D) The Sahara Desert

In the given political outline map of India (on page 17), 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 the former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri belonged. (ii) The State to which former Chief Minister S. Nijalingappa belonged. (iii) The State where DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) came to power in 1967. (iv) The State where the Congress Party did not get majority in 1967 Assembly elections. [For Visually Impaired Candidates, in lieu of this question: The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates only, in lieu of Q. No. 25 : (25.1) Name the state to which the former Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur belonged. (25.2) Name the state to which the political party DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) belongs. (25.3) Name the state to which the former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri belonged. (25.4) Name the state to which the former President of India V.V. Giri belonged.]

Study the cartoon given below and answer the questions that follow : [Cartoon text: Placard held by the figure reads “I TOPPLED JANATA GOVERNMENT!” Speech from the group of figures reads “THAT'S A LIE! EVERYBODY KNOWS WE ALL WORKED FOR TWO YEARS AND BROUGHT IT DOWN!”] (i) Identify and name the leader who toppled the Janata Government. (ii) Identify and name the Prime Minister of the Janata Party Government shown in the cartoon. (iii) Highlight any two reasons for the defeat of the Janata Party in 1980. [For Visually Impaired Candidates, in lieu of this question: The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates only, in lieu of Q. No. 26 : (26.1) Highlight any two reasons for the defeat of the Congress Party in the general elections of 1977. (26.2) Name the political party that won the general elections in 1977. (26.3) Name the Prime Minister of India before the Congress Party won the elections in 1980.]

(a) Analyse any four factors that make the European Union an influential regional organisation. OR (b) “ASEAN is rapidly growing into a very important regional organisation.” Justify the statement.

(a) Explain the grounds on the basis of which India seeks to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council. OR (b) Explain the three main complaints reflected in the resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1992 to reform the UN Security Council.

(a) Describe the difficulties faced by India to get the merger of all the Princely States into the Union of India. OR (b) Describe the events that led to the accession of Hyderabad into the Union of India.

(a) Describe any four major developments in Indian politics since 1989. OR (b) Describe any three issues on which a general consensus has emerged among most of the political parties of India.