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CBSE 12 Political Science Question Paper-2023 Set-4

CBSE 12 Political Science Question Paper-2023 Set-4

This mock test includes actual CBSE Class 12 Science board exam questions from the year 2023 Set-4, helping students understand exam trends and practice real paper format

2025-08-16
CBSE Class 12 Political Science 2023 Grade 12

Duration

30 min

Questions

25

Marking

Negative

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Which of the following statements about the 'Arab Spring' are not correct?
(i) It began in 2008.
(ii) The struggle was against terrorism and pollution.
(iii) It raised its voice against corruption and unemployment.
(iv) It was basically a demand for democracy.

A
(ii) and (iv) only
B
(iii) and (iv) only
C
(i) and (ii) only
D
(i) and (iii) only

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of NITI Aayog?

A
The President
B
The Vice President
C
The Speaker of Lok Sabha
D
The Prime Minister

Which of these statements about the political decisions taken after independence related to development are correct?
(i) Almost everyone agreed that the development of India should mean both economic growth and social-economic justice.
(ii) It was also agreed that this matter cannot be left to businessmen, industrialists and farmers.
(iii) Only the government should play a key role to ensure growth with justice.
(iv) It was necessary to consult all political parties and get public approval.

A
(i), (ii) and (iii)
B
(i), (ii) and (iv)
C
(ii), (iii) and (iv)
D
(i), (iii) and (iv)

Which of the following statements about the China attack in 1962 is correct?

A
India and China had a border dispute.
B
The Dalai Lama sought political asylum in India after 1962.
C
China took the border dispute to the UN.
D
China used nuclear weapons in the war.

Which of the following statements about the Second Five Year Plan is not correct?

A
It was drafted by some leading industrialists.
B
It stressed on the development of heavy industries.
C
Its period was 1956-61.
D
It tried to bring structural changes at a rapid pace.

Which among the following is a threat to non-traditional security?

A
War
B
Manufacturing of weapons
C
Terrorism
D
Internal disturbances

Which one of the following statements about NITI Aayog is correct?

A
NITI Aayog was formed on 25th January, 2015.
B
It comes under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
C
Its full form is 'New Institute for Transforming India'.
D
It acts in the spirit of cooperative federalism.

The process of regular exchange of information on a mutual basis in defense matters among nations is known as?

A
Confidence Building Measures
B
Arms Control
C
Alliance
D
Disarmament

Regarding India's policy of Non-Alignment, choose the correct statements from the following:
(i) Nehru was the co-founder of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
(ii) Bandung Conference laid the foundation of the establishment of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
(iii) India advocated the policy of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) because it wanted to stay away from military alliances.

A
(i), (ii) and (iii)
B
(i) and (ii)
C
(i) and (iii)
D
(ii) and (iii)

Two statements are given below, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Read the statements carefully and choose the correct option from the options (a), (b), (c) and (d) given below.
Assertion (A): During the war with Pakistan in 1971, a large number of refugees came to India.
Reason (R): Pakistan planned to send refugees to damage the Indian economy.

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 democratically elected government of Nepal was formed in:

A
1990
B
1995
C
1959
D
2008

Which of the following is not a principle of the United Nations?

A
To maintain international peace and security
B
To develop friendly relations among nations
C
To achieve international cooperation in solving international problems
D
To interfere in the internal affairs of member states

Which of the following countries is not a member of the European Union?

A
France
B
Germany
C
Turkey
D
Italy

The main objective of the 'Non-Aligned Movement' was to:

A
Join either the US or Soviet bloc
B
Form a third military bloc
C
Stay out of the military alliances of the two superpowers
D
Promote capitalism

The 'Green Revolution' was primarily aimed at increasing the production of:

A
Cotton and Jute
B
Tea and Coffee
C
Wheat and Rice
D
Pulses and Oilseeds

The main purpose of the 'Planning Commission' was to:

A
Formulate Five Year Plans for India's economic development
B
Promote privatization
C
Regulate foreign trade
D
Control inflation

Which of the following is a non-traditional security threat?

A
War
B
Internal conflict
C
Poverty
D
External aggression

The 'Asian Tsunami' of 2004 was a major disaster that affected which of the following regions?

A
South America
B
Africa
C
South Asia and Southeast Asia
D
Europe

Which of the following is not a permanent member of the UN Security Council?

A
China
B
France
C
Germany
D
Russia

The 'Bandung Conference' of 1955 was a key event in the history of:

A
The Cold War
B
The formation of NATO
C
The Non-Aligned Movement
D
The formation of the European Union

Which of the following statements about the 'Cold War' is correct?

A
It was a direct military conflict between the US and the USSR.
B
It was an ideological war between capitalism and communism.
C
It ended with the disintegration of the US.
D
It led to a decrease in the number of military alliances.

The 'Berlin Wall' was a symbol of:

A
The unification of Germany
B
The division of Europe during the Cold War
C
The end of the Cold War
D
The European Union

Which of the following countries is not a part of the SAARC?

A
India
B
China
C
Pakistan
D
Nepal

The 'Indus Waters Treaty' was a water-sharing agreement between India and:

A
China
B
Bangladesh
C
Pakistan
D
Nepal

Which of the following is an objective of the 'ASEAN'?

A
To promote economic cooperation in Southeast Asia
B
To form a military alliance against China
C
To establish a common currency
D
To promote political dominance of one country