CBSE Class 12 Political Science - Practice Test
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CBSE Class 12 Political Science

CBSE Class 12 Political Science - Practice Test

Complete mock test covering Ancient and Medieval History, and Indian Polity. Includes analytical questions and source-based problems.

2025-07-19
Pavan Pavan
CBSE Class 12 Political Science Grade 12

Duration

30 min

Questions

25

Marking

Negative

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What is the meaning of Political Science?

A
The study of government, politics, and political behavior
B
The study of history and culture
C
The study of economics and trade
D
The study of the environment and ecology

Which of the following is NOT a scope of contemporary Political Science?

A
Political Theory
B
Comparative Politics
C
Space Science
D
Public Administration

Which of the following is a key focus of Political Theory in Political Science?

A
The study of political institutions and their functions
B
The study of political ideologies and principles
C
The study of international conflicts
D
The study of political corruption

Which of the following areas does Comparative Politics study?

A
Comparing different political systems and governments
B
Analyzing political behavior in a specific country
C
Studying international relations and diplomacy
D
Exploring the relationship between economics and politics

Which of the following is an area of study within International Relations in Political Science?

A
The study of elections and voting behavior
B
The study of trade policies and economic systems
C
The study of foreign policies, diplomacy, and international organizations
D
The study of political theory and ideologies

Which of the following topics is studied under Public Administration?

A
The functioning of government agencies and organizations
B
The relationship between different political parties
C
The study of military strategies
D
The study of economic policies

What does Political Economy in Political Science focus on?

A
The interaction between politics and economics
B
The economic systems of specific countries
C
The study of international economic agreements
D
The analysis of global financial crises

Is Political Science considered a science?

A
Yes, it is a social science
B
No, it is an art
C
Yes, it is a natural science
D
No, it is a philosophical study

Which of the following is an essential element of the State?

A
A government, territory, sovereignty, and population
B
A system of laws and regulations
C
A system of political parties
D
A constitution and a judiciary system

What is the main difference between a State and a Society?

A
A state has sovereignty and political authority, while society does not
B
A society has a government, while a state does not
C
A state is a group of people, while society refers to the geographical area
D
There is no difference between the two

What distinguishes a State from an Association?

A
A state has political authority and sovereignty, while an association does not
B
An association has a government, while a state does not
C
A state is a voluntary organization, while an association is forced
D
There is no difference between the two

What is the difference between a State and a Government?

A
A state is a permanent entity, while a government is a temporary entity responsible for administration
B
A government is a permanent entity, while a state is temporary
C
There is no difference; the terms are interchangeable
D
A state is a political party, while a government is a national organization

What is the distinction between a State and a Nation?

A
A state has a government, territory, and sovereignty, while a nation is a community of people with a shared identity
B
A state is a community, while a nation refers to its political organization
C
There is no difference between the two
D
A state is a specific geographical area, while a nation is an ethnic group

What does nationality refer to?

A
The legal relationship between an individual and a state
B
The cultural identity of a person
C
The political system of a country
D
The ethnicity of a person

Which of the following is a characteristic of the State?

A
Sovereignty
B
Voluntary membership
C
Absence of government
D
None of the above

Which concept is central to Political Science?

A
Power and authority
B
Economic systems
C
Cultural practices
D
Scientific research

Which of the following best describes the nature of Political Science?

A
It is a social science that studies the theory and practice of politics
B
It is a natural science that studies political behavior
C
It is a philosophical study of political ideologies
D
It is a mathematical approach to understanding politics

What distinguishes political theory from other areas of Political Science?

A
It focuses on the study of political ideas and ideologies
B
It deals with the comparative analysis of different political systems
C
It focuses on studying government operations
D
It studies the interaction of politics and economics

Which of the following is a fundamental element of the state?

A
Territory
B
Religious identity
C
Cultural practices
D
Social movements

What is the key difference between a state and a society?

A
A state has sovereignty, while a society does not
B
A society has a government, while a state does not
C
A state is a geographical region, while a society refers to the people within it
D
A state has a constitution, while a society does not

Which of the following distinguishes a state from an association?

A
A state has political authority, while an association does not
B
An association has a government, while a state does not
C
An association is more powerful than a state
D
There is no difference between the two

What is a key feature of a government?

A
It is responsible for the administration of the state
B
It is a voluntary association
C
It is a social institution
D
It exists for cultural purposes

What is a state’s sovereignty?

A
The state’s authority to govern itself without interference
B
The state’s responsibility to regulate the economy
C
The state’s ability to form treaties with other nations
D
The state’s power to control its military

What is the difference between a state and a government?

A
A state is a permanent entity, while a government is temporary
B
A state is an association of people, while a government is an institution
C
A state rules over a specific territory, while a government does not
D
A government is a part of the state’s economy

Which of the following is true about nationality?

A
Nationality is the legal relationship between a person and a state
B
Nationality refers to a person’s cultural identity
C
Nationality is determined by the person’s religion
D
Nationality can be changed easily