Political Science Question Paper
Political Science Question Paper
Political Science Question Paper
SECTION-A 12X1=12
STAND ALONE MCQ: -
1. The states created in 1960 were ________
a. Maharashtra and Gujarat
b. Odisha and West Bengal
c. Rajasthan and Gujarat
d. Punjab and Haryana
2. Which among the following statements about the partition is incorrect?
a. Partition of India was the outcome of the ‘Two Nation Theory
b. Punjab and Bengal were the two provinces divided on the basis of
religion.
c. East Pakistan and West Pakistan were not contiguous.
d. The scheme of partition included a plan for the transfer of population
across the border.
3. In India, planning was conceived as the main instrument of
a. Political development
b. Cultural development
c. Socio-economic development
d. Social development
4. The Chairman of the National Development Council is;
a. President of India
b. Finance minister of India
c. Prime Minister of India
d. Chief minister of U.P
5. China made a sudden attack on India in;
a. August 1962
b. October 1962
c. September 1962
d. November 1962
6. The factional rivalry between the Syndicate and Indira Gandhi came in the
open
a. State Election, 1969
b. Parliamentary Election, 1969
c. None of the above
d. Presidential Election, 1969
7. With the collapse of which country did the Cold War come to an end?
a. Soviet Union
b. Australia
c. South America
d. None of the above
8. Which of the following Pact was disbanded in July1, 1991?
a. Poona Pact
b. Wales Pact
c. Warsaw Pact
d. Waterloo Pact
9. The ‘ASEAN Way’
a. Reflects the lifestyle of ASEAN members
b. A form of interaction among ASEAN members that is informal and
cooperative.
c. The defence policy followed by the ASEAN members.
d. The road that connects all the ASEAN members
10. Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is
followed by a statement of Reason (R). mark the correct choice as:
Assertion: The EU has economic, political and diplomatic and military
influence.
Reason: The EU’s combined armed forces are the second largest in the
world.
A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of
(A).
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
11. Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is
followed by a statement of Reason (R). mark the correct choice as:
Assertion: Pakistan and Bangladesh have experienced both civilian and
military rulers.
Reason: Pakistan began the Cold War period with successive
democratic governments under Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif
respectively.
a. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of
(A).
b. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of
(A).
c. A) is true, but (R) is false.
d. A) is false, but (R) is true.
12. The country that is Bhutan’s biggest source of development aid is
a. The USA
b. Russia
c. India
d. Maldives
SECTION-B 6X2=12
13. Assess the role of Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad towards maintaining
communal harmony in India.
14. Differentiate between the first two Five Year Plans.
15. Explain the importance of ‘Peaceful Co-existence’ in the context of India’s
foreign policy.
16. Why did the Soviet Union disintegrate? Highlight any two arguments in
support of your Answer.
17.Highlight any two drawbacks in the changed Chinese economic system.
18.Why was SAARC established? Name the members of SAARC.
SECTION-C 5X4=20
19. How far do you agree with the statement that cultural globalization is
dangerous not only for the poor countries but for the entire globe?
20. When and why did a long phase of Coalition politics begin in India?
21.What is ASEAN? When was it established? Mention the major objectives of
it.
22. Highlight any four consequences of the partition of India in 1947.
23. Assess any four principles of India’s foreign policy.
SECTION-D 3x4=12
24. Answer the following questions based on the cartoon given down.
a. Identify the name of the leader shown on the right in the cartoon.1
b. What type of relationship does the cartoon indicate between the
people and the ruler?1
c. In your opinion, how successful was the approach adopted by the
leader on the right to solve the issue of princely states?2
25.
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a. What message does the cartoon convey? 1
b. Name the person who is making efforts to balance both the sectors. 1
c. How were both these sectors balanced? 2
26.
SECTION-E 4X6=24
27. Analyse the impact of Sino-Indian relations since 1962 onwards.
Or
Examine Indo-Pak relations in light of recent developments.
28. What is Shock Therapy? Highlight any three major consequences of ‘Shock
Therapy’ in the Post-Communist Regimes.
29. Evaluate the circumstances that favoured Indira Gandhi to become Prime
Minister after the death of Lai Bahadur Shastri. Mention any four
achievements of Indira Gandhi that made her popular as a prime minister.
30. Describe the role of Gorbachev j to reform the Soviet System and the j
effects of these reforms on the U.S.S.R.