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CBSE Class 12 Contemporary World Politics

CBSE Class 12 Contemporary World Politics

Complete mock test on Cold War, New World Order, and Contemporary Challenges. Features international relations, global politics, and security issues.

2025-07-19
CBSE Class 12 World Politics Grade 12

Duration

30 min

Questions

30

Marking

Negative

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What was the significance of the Berlin Wall's fall in 1989?

A
It symbolized the collapse of the Soviet Union.
B
It marked the beginning of the end of the Cold War.
C
It represented the end of communism worldwide.
D
It was a sign of the Soviet Union's military strength.

Who was the leader responsible for the reforms in the Soviet Union in 1985?

A
Mikhail Gorbachev
B
Boris Yeltsin
C
Joseph Stalin
D
Vladimir Lenin

What was the primary cause of the Soviet Union's disintegration?

A
A failure to keep up with technological advancements
B
The collapse of the Berlin Wall
C
Internal economic and political weaknesses
D
A military defeat in Afghanistan

Which military alliance was led by the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

A
NATO
B
The Warsaw Pact
C
The United Nations
D
The Central Treaty Organization

Which of the following events occurred after the Soviet Union's disintegration?

A
The establishment of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)
B
The fall of the Berlin Wall
C
The end of the Cold War
D
The rise of the European Union

Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II?

A
Mikhail Gorbachev
B
Joseph Stalin
C
Leonid Brezhnev
D
Nikita Khrushchev

Which event marked the beginning of the collapse of the communist bloc?

A
The Berlin Wall's fall in 1989
B
The dissolution of the Warsaw Pact
C
The rise of Boris Yeltsin
D
The signing of the Maastricht Treaty

What was the main economic challenge faced by the Soviet Union during the 1970s?

A
High wages and inflation
B
A shortage of consumer goods
C
Overproduction of military goods
D
A decline in oil exports

Which reform policies were introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev in the 1980s?

A
Perestroika and Glasnost
B
Dekulakization and collectivization
C
Economic liberalization and deregulation
D
Monetary expansion and fiscal stimulus

What was the primary reason for the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979?

A
To spread communism to neighboring countries
B
To secure oil resources
C
To suppress a popular uprising
D
To counteract U.S. influence in the region

Which country was the first to declare independence from the Soviet Union in 1990?

A
Lithuania
B
Ukraine
C
Georgia
D
Estonia

Which country became the first to adopt a capitalist economy after the collapse of the Soviet Union?

A
Russia
B
Poland
C
Lithuania
D
Czech Republic

Who was the first elected president of Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union?

A
Mikhail Gorbachev
B
Vladimir Putin
C
Boris Yeltsin
D
Leonid Brezhnev

What major change occurred in Eastern Europe after the fall of the Berlin Wall?

A
Most countries transitioned to democratic governments
B
Countries joined the Warsaw Pact
C
Soviet communism was re-established
D
The Soviet Union reasserted control over the region

Which event was directly related to the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe?

A
The signing of the Helsinki Accords
B
The formation of the European Union
C
Mass protests in East Germany
D
The assassination of Nicolae CeauΘ™escu

Which policy of Gorbachev's aimed to create transparency and openness within the Soviet Union?

A
Perestroika
B
Glasnost
C
Detente
D
Solidarity

Which country was the first to declare its independence from the Soviet Union?

A
Lithuania
B
Estonia
C
Ukraine
D
Georgia

Which major political and economic shift occurred after the collapse of the Soviet Union?

A
From capitalism to socialism
B
From communism to democracy and capitalism
C
From authoritarianism to monarchy
D
From military dictatorship to democracy

What was the most significant outcome of the disintegration of the Soviet Union for Russia?

A
The expansion of Russia's military power
B
The establishment of a multiparty political system
C
The formation of the Commonwealth of Independent States
D
The spread of communism across Europe

What system did the former Soviet countries adopt after the collapse?

A
State-controlled socialism
B
Capitalism and free markets
C
Communism with democratic elements
D
Feudalism

What was the main goal of the 'Shock Therapy' policy implemented after the Soviet Union's collapse?

A
To preserve state-owned enterprises
B
To quickly transition from socialism to capitalism
C
To promote political freedom and democracy
D
To maintain the Soviet Union's military strength

What was a major consequence of the shock therapy implemented in Russia during the 1990s?

A
Rapid economic growth
B
The creation of a large middle class
C
Widespread poverty and economic collapse
D
The rise of a robust welfare state

Which country played a key role in the NATO intervention during the Yugoslav War?

A
Germany
B
Russia
C
United States
D
China

What was a significant factor in the economic recovery of Russia after 2000?

A
Foreign direct investment in the tech sector
B
Export of natural resources like oil and gas
C
Privatization of state-owned industries
D
The establishment of a command economy

Which of the following was a key challenge faced by the newly independent post-Soviet republics?

A
Establishing democratic governance and rule of law
B
Maintaining strong military alliances
C
Reviving Soviet-era industries
D
Resisting Western influence

What major economic issue did Russia face after the collapse of the Soviet Union?

A
High levels of unemployment
B
The collapse of its agricultural sector
C
Massive devaluation of the ruble and hyperinflation
D
Expansion of state-owned enterprises

Which of the following was a significant result of the dissolution of the Soviet Union?

A
The end of nuclear proliferation
B
The rise of new independent countries
C
The expansion of the Soviet military
D
The re-establishment of communism in Eastern Europe

Which major economic shift occurred in the former Soviet countries after the collapse?

A
Transition to a state-controlled socialist economy
B
Rapid industrialization through government investment
C
Adoption of capitalist and market-driven economies
D
Expansion of collective farming systems

Which of the following contributed to the instability in the Central Asian Republics?

A
Decline in military power
B
Territorial disputes and sectarian violence
C
Strong economic recovery
D
Unification of regional governments

Which of the following factors contributed to the instability in Central Asia after the collapse of the Soviet Union?

A
Disputes over river waters and sectarian conflicts
B
The decline of oil and gas resources
C
Political unity and peaceful governance
D
Full integration into the European Union