CBSE Class 12 Politics in India Since Independence - Practice Test
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CBSE Class 12 Politics in India Since Independence

CBSE Class 12 Politics in India Since Independence - Practice Test

Detailed mock test covering Party System, Planned Development, and Democratic Politics. Includes political processes, policy analysis, and governance challenges.

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

Duration

30 min

Questions

20

Marking

Negative

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What was the immediate challenge India faced after independence?

A
Shaping a unified nation despite its diversity
B
Establishing a strong military presence
C
Creating an independent economy
D
Forming alliances with other nations

Which principle did the Indian government use to divide the territory of India post-independence?

A
Religious majority
B
Geographical features
C
Economic zones
D
Ethnic diversity

Who played a crucial role in integrating the princely states into the Indian Union?

A
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
B
Jawaharlal Nehru
C
Mahatma Gandhi
D
Indira Gandhi

What was the central theme of Nehru's speech on India's independence?

A
Unity and democracy
B
Economic development
C
Military strength
D
International alliances

What was the main challenge with the integration of princely states?

A
Some rulers wanted independence or to join Pakistan
B
Lack of financial resources
C
Internal conflicts between regional leaders
D
Opposition from British authorities

Which movement led to the formation of the state of Andhra?

A
The Vishalandhra movement
B
The Narmada movement
C
The Telangana movement
D
The Champaran movement

What was the role of the States Reorganisation Commission?

A
To redraw state boundaries based on linguistic lines
B
To establish financial regulations across the states
C
To manage the relationship between India and Pakistan
D
To develop India’s foreign policy

What was a major concern regarding the creation of linguistic states in India?

A
It might lead to division and separatism
B
It could promote Hindu nationalism
C
It would result in economic instability
D
It would isolate smaller regions

Which of the following statements about the Partition of India is true?

A
The Partition was based on religious majority
B
All Muslim-majority regions wanted to join Pakistan
C
Partition did not cause any violence
D
The Partition was purely an administrative division

What was the main consequence of Partition for the people?

A
Mass migration and displacement
B
The establishment of peaceful borders
C
Economic prosperity
D
Strengthened religious harmony

Which was a primary objective for the newly independent India according to the Constitution?

A
Democracy, secularism, and economic development
B
Socialist economic policies
C
Military strength and defense
D
Regional autonomy

What was the reaction of the Nizam of Hyderabad to joining the Indian Union?

A
He wanted an independent status for Hyderabad
B
He immediately agreed to join India
C
He joined Pakistan
D
He remained neutral

Which major reorganization occurred in 1960?

A
The formation of Maharashtra and Gujarat
B
The formation of Uttar Pradesh
C
The formation of Bihar
D
The formation of Tamil Nadu

Who was Potti Sriramulu?

A
A Congress leader who fasted for the creation of Andhra Pradesh
B
A leader of the Vishalandhra movement
C
The first Prime Minister of India
D
A prominent leader in the struggle for independence

When was the state of Telangana created?

A
In 2014
B
In 2000
C
In 1990
D
In 1956

What did the States Reorganisation Commission recommend?

A
That states should be formed based on linguistic lines
B
That states should be based on geographical factors
C
That all states should be merged into a single federal unit
D
That religious considerations should guide the reorganization

Who was the leader behind the formation of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Uttarakhand?

A
Local leaders and social movements
B
The Indian government
C
International organizations
D
Religious groups

What was the reason for the creation of Telangana in 2014?

A
Demand for regional autonomy
B
Religious divide
C
Economic imbalance
D
Political negotiations with neighboring states

Which princely state was integrated into India after military intervention in 1948?

A
Hyderabad
B
Kashmir
C
Junagarh
D
Manipur

What significant event occurred in 1956 regarding state boundaries?

A
The States Reorganisation Act was passed
B
India became a republic
C
The Indian Constitution was amended
D
The first general elections were held