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CBSE 12 Political Science Question paper 2017

CBSE 12 Political Science Question paper 2017

This mock test includes actual CBSE Class 12 Political Science board exam questions from the year 2017, helping students understand exam trends and practice real paper formats

2025-08-04
Pavan Pavan
CBSE Class 12 Political Science 2017 Grade 12

Duration

50 min

Questions

50

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State any one special feature of Indo-Russian friendship.

A
Strong military ties
B
Cultural exchange programs
C
Scientific collaboration
D
Economic trade agreements

Which one of the following was a part of the U.S. global war on terrorism?

A
‘Operation Desert Storm’
B
Computer War
C
‘Operation Enduring Freedom’
D
Videogame War

How far do you agree with the statement that cultural globalization is dangerous not only for poor countries but for the entire globe?

A
Strongly agree
B
Agree to some extent
C
Disagree
D
Strongly disagree

Which one of the following was a part of the U.S. global war on terrorism?

A
‘Operation Desert Storm’
B
Computer War
C
‘Operation Enduring Freedom’
D
Videogame War

What has been the ideology of left parties in India?

A
Socialist approach to economic policy
B
Capitalist approach to economic policy
C
Liberal approach to economic policy
D
Communist approach to economic policy

Starting in the 1960s, the two superpowers signed which two significant agreements to control arms?

A
Non-Proliferation Treaty and SALT I
B
SALT II and START I
C
START II and INF Treaty
D
ABM Treaty and SALT I

In your opinion, was Anandpur Sahib Resolution a plea for strengthening federalism or a plea for a separate Sikh nation?

A
Strengthening federalism
B
Separate Sikh nation
C
Neutral
D
None of the above

Match the following leaders in List – A with the suitable statements in List – B:

A
Lal Bahadur Shastri - Founder of D.M.K.
B
C. Natarajan Annadurai - A Member of Parliament from 1952 till his death in 1986.
C
Charu Majumdar - Coined the famous slogan ‘Jai Jawan – Jai Kisan’.
D
Jagjiwan Ram - Founder of Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist).

In your opinion, was the Anandpur Sahib Resolution a plea for strengthening federalism or a plea for a separate Sikh nation?

A
Strengthening federalism
B
Separate Sikh nation
C
Neutral
D
None of the above

Assess the role of democratic negotiations in responding to regional aspirations.

A
Democratic negotiations strengthen the national unity
B
They often lead to stronger regionalism
C
They foster conflict and instability
D
They have no significant role

Describe the four major objectives of ASEAN Economic Community.

A
Creating a single market and production base
B
Strengthening political unity
C
Facilitating trade and economic integration
D
Promoting human rights and democracy

What is meant by alliance building as a component of traditional security policy? State its advantages.

A
It involves creating strong economic trade ties
B
It helps in collective security and defense cooperation
C
It strengthens soft power through cultural exchanges
D
It reduces military expenditure by focusing on diplomacy

Why do some countries question India’s inclusion as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council? Explain.

A
India lacks the economic power and global influence
B
India does not have the required military strength
C
India’s foreign policy is too aligned with regional powers
D
India does not align with the principles of the UN

How has state capacity received a boost as a consequence of globalization? Explain.

A
Through the establishment of international financial institutions
B
By creating stronger ties with global trade networks
C
By focusing on domestic reforms to remain competitive
D
Through technology and knowledge transfer from global partners

Analyze any four factors responsible for the downfall of the Janata Government in 1979.

A
Internal political instability
B
Economic challenges and inflation
C
Corruption scandals
D
Inability to control regional unrest

Explain the circumstances that led to the accession of Hyderabad to India.

A
The political situation in Hyderabad and the refusal of Nizam to join India
B
The military pressure exerted by Pakistan on Hyderabad
C
The support from international powers for Hyderabad’s independence
D
The intervention of the United Nations to mediate

How did the methods of voting in free India go on changing from time to time till day? Explain the reasons also.

A
Electoral reforms to ensure more democratic representation
B
Changes in voting technology and transparency in the voting process
C
Incorporation of electronic voting machines to reduce fraud
D
Reforms to ensure better representation for marginalized communities

How has globalization resulted in the erosion of state capacity? Explain.

A
Reduction in government control over domestic economic policies
B
Increase in state intervention in private sectors
C
Globalization does not affect state capacity
D
Improvement in state control over international trade

What is Veto Power? Which member nations of the U.N. Security Council enjoy this special power and why?

A
A special power granted to permanent members of the U.N. Security Council
B
A power granted to all member nations to veto Security Council decisions
C
A power limited to countries with military supremacy in the Security Council
D
A power given to the President of the U.N. Assembly to prevent certain decisions

Assess the commonly agreed-upon two goals visualized by Indians during the national movement which have been fulfilled after independence.

A
Political freedom and economic prosperity
B
Social equality and national unity
C
Democratic elections and economic liberalization
D
Global peace and economic growth

What has been the impact of globalization on India's internal politics? Explain.

A
Strengthened central government power
B
Increased regional autonomy and tensions
C
Reduced government control over the economy
D
Improved relations with neighboring countries

Explain the economic factors that have contributed to the rise of regionalism in India.

A
Economic disparity between states
B
Better trade agreements between neighboring regions
C
Central government subsidies to backward regions
D
Efforts to promote national integration through economic policies

Assess the impact of the United Nations' role in global peacekeeping operations.

A
Increased global military interventions by the U.S.
B
Successful mediation in regional conflicts
C
Reduction in global security threats
D
Frequent failure to prevent conflicts

What is the significance of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in the context of post-independence India?

A
It promoted India’s participation in global power struggles
B
It was a strategy to avoid alliances with any major power blocs
C
It focused on aligning with communist countries for security reasons
D
It helped India establish stronger military alliances with the U.S.

Discuss the role of social media in shaping public opinion during national elections in India.

A
It provides a platform for political candidates to directly communicate with voters
B
It leads to increased voter awareness but also misinformation
C
It is irrelevant in influencing election results
D
It mainly boosts traditional media's credibility and reach

Explain the role of judicial review in maintaining the balance of power in Indian democracy.

A
It ensures that the executive branch acts within constitutional limits
B
It gives the president the power to veto laws
C
It allows the judiciary to make laws and pass executive orders
D
It allows the executive to intervene in legal matters

What are the main challenges to the Indian federal system of governance?

A
Inadequate financial resources for state governments
B
Centralization of power in the hands of the Prime Minister
C
Disagreement on the division of powers between the states and the center
D
Failure to implement constitutional provisions

Discuss the reasons behind the rise of coalition politics in India.

A
Increase in regional parties' influence
B
Decline in the influence of national parties
C
Support for communal political ideologies
D
Strengthening of the federal system and regional demands

Explain the impact of economic liberalization on India's political landscape.

A
Reduced state control over the economy, leading to greater private sector growth
B
Increased centralization of power in the government
C
Weakened India’s position in international trade negotiations
D
No significant impact on the political system

How did the Indira Gandhi government's decision to nationalize banks in 1969 affect India's economy?

A
It improved access to credit for the rural population
B
It slowed down the growth of private banks in India
C
It made the banking system more susceptible to corruption
D
It led to the closure of several private sector banks

What is the role of the President of India in the legislative process?

A
He/she can pass bills into law, regardless of the Parliament's approval
B
He/she plays a largely ceremonial role in the legislative process
C
He/she can veto any bill passed by Parliament
D
He/she can create new laws through executive orders

What is the significance of the Right to Education (RTE) Act in India?

A
It guarantees free and compulsory education for all children between 6 and 14 years
B
It allows private institutions to regulate education fees
C
It empowers the government to privatize schools for better quality
D
It ensures quality education only in government schools

What is the role of the Election Commission of India?

A
To regulate and oversee the conduct of elections in India
B
To conduct the census of the country
C
To provide legal judgments on election-related disputes
D
To draft the electoral laws of the country

What were the key reasons for the partition of India in 1947?

A
Religious divide between Hindus and Muslims
B
British colonial policies and the demand for a separate Muslim state
C
Economic disparity between the regions
D
Political differences between Congress and the Muslim League

Explain the concept of 'secularism' in the context of the Indian Constitution.

A
It promotes the dominance of one religion over others
B
It ensures that the state remains neutral in religious matters and protects all religions equally
C
It allows the state to intervene in religious practices for national security purposes
D
It prohibits any religious expression in public spaces

How has the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) helped rural India?

A
By providing urban employment opportunities in rural areas
B
By ensuring minimum wage for unskilled laborers in rural areas
C
By providing land ownership to rural laborers
D
By promoting large-scale urbanization of rural areas

What is the primary function of the Finance Commission in India?

A
To ensure that the government's financial policies comply with international standards
B
To allocate funds between the central and state governments
C
To provide loans to the states for development purposes
D
To regulate the taxation policies of the government

What was the impact of the Green Revolution on Indian agriculture?

A
Increased agricultural productivity and food security
B
Led to the complete dependence on foreign agricultural products
C
Decreased the variety of crops grown in India
D
Reduced employment opportunities in rural areas

What are the key features of the Right to Information (RTI) Act in India?

A
It allows citizens to access information from public authorities
B
It allows citizens to initiate judicial proceedings against corrupt government officials
C
It mandates transparency in private sector operations
D
It provides financial support to public institutions for implementing transparency initiatives

Explain the significance of the Panchayati Raj system in rural India.

A
It ensures decentralization of power and local self-governance
B
It increases the power of the central government in rural areas
C
It creates a monopoly for political parties in rural areas
D
It focuses solely on urban development projects

What is the primary objective of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?

A
To impose higher taxes on imported goods
B
To create a unified tax structure across the country
C
To promote state-level taxes and reduce national-level taxation
D
To eliminate the need for direct taxation in India

What are the main factors leading to the success of India's space program?

A
Strong government support and funding
B
Focus on developing affordable technology and cost-effective missions
C
Collaboration with international space agencies
D
All of the above

Explain the role of microfinance in poverty alleviation in India.

A
It provides small loans to the poor to start businesses and improve their livelihoods
B
It focuses on providing large loans to middle-income groups
C
It is a government-only initiative to aid in poverty reduction
D
It works by providing interest-free loans to the rural population

How did the British colonial rule impact the Indian economy?

A
It led to the growth of industrial sectors in India
B
It caused depletion of India's natural resources and wealth to Britain
C
It enhanced India's agricultural productivity
D
It led to the development of infrastructure and public services

What are the features of India's foreign policy post-independence?

A
Non-alignment and peaceful coexistence
B
Aggressive pursuit of national security interests
C
Isolation from international affairs
D
Global military alliances with superpowers

What was the significance of the Quit India Movement of 1942?

A
It led to the partition of India and the creation of Pakistan
B
It marked the beginning of mass resistance against British rule in India
C
It resulted in India gaining full independence from Britain immediately
D
It was a peaceful protest for economic reforms in India

Explain the importance of the Indian judiciary in maintaining the rule of law in the country.

A
It ensures that laws are followed by everyone, including the government
B
It provides guidance on economic policies and foreign affairs
C
It enforces political ideologies and parties' agendas
D
It acts as a mediator in trade agreements between states

What is the role of NGOs in the development of rural India?

A
They provide healthcare, education, and infrastructure development in rural areas
B
They offer loans to the private sector in rural India
C
They are responsible for managing national resources and finances
D
They mainly focus on international trade relations

What was the impact of the Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization (LPG) reforms in India?

A
Increased foreign investment and economic growth
B
A decline in agricultural productivity and rural income
C
Greater dependence on government-controlled enterprises
D
Increased inequality between urban and rural regions

What were the causes of the Indo-Pakistani war of 1971?

A
Dispute over the Kashmir region
B
Pakistan's military repression in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and Indian support for East Pakistan's independence
C
Territorial disputes in the Siachen Glacier area
D
Conflicts over water sharing from the Indus River