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    Class 12th Political Science Unit Test

    Chapters Covered:

    1. The End of Bipolarity


    2. Contemporary Centers of Power
    3. Challenges of Nation Building

    Total Marks: 30

    Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (10 marks)

    1. Which event marked the end of bipolarity?

    a) The Cuban Missile Crisis

    b) The collapse of the Soviet Union

    c) The signing of the Helsinki Accords

    d) The Korean War

    2. What is the main characteristic of a unipolar world?

    a) Multiple superpowers coexist.

    b) There is only one dominant power.

    c) Power is equally distributed among states.

    d) States form alliances to balance power.

    3. Which country emerged as a major economic power in the post-bipolar world?

    a) Soviet Union

    b) China

    c) United States

    d) United Kingdom
    4. The concept of 'soft power' in international relations refers to:

    a) Military strength

    b) Economic influence

    c) Cultural attraction

    d) Political alliances

    5. The process of globalization has been primarily driven by:

    a) Cultural isolationism

    b) Technological advancements

    c) Protectionist trade policies

    d) Political fragmentation

    6. The European Union (EU) is an example of:

    a) A military alliance

    b) An economic union

    c) A cultural organization

    d) A humanitarian organization

    7. The term "nation-building" refers to:

    a) The process of constructing physical infrastructure

    b) The process of forging a common identity among citizens

    c) The process of expanding military capabilities

    d) The process of establishing diplomatic relations with other nations

    8. Ethnic conflicts are often a challenge in nation-building due to:

    a) Homogeneous populations
    b) Strong centralized governments

    c) Cultural diversity

    d) Economic prosperity

    9. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a failed state?

    a) Lack of control over territory

    b) Inability to provide basic services to citizens

    c) Strong rule of law

    d) Presence of internal conflicts

    10. The process of democratization involves:

    a) Concentration of power in the hands of a few individuals

    b) Expansion of civil liberties and political rights

    c) Suppression of minority rights

    d) Centralization of government authority

    Section B: Short Answer Questions (12 marks)

    1. Define bipolarity in the context of international relations and explain why it ended. (2 marks)
    2. Discuss the role of the United States in shaping the post-bipolar world order. (2 marks)
    3. Explain the concept of 'soft power' and provide examples of its usage in contemporary
    international relations. (2 marks)
    4. Analyze the challenges faced by developing countries in the process of nation-building. (2
    marks)
    5. Describe the impact of globalization on the sovereignty of nation-states. (2 marks)
    6. Compare and contrast the approaches to nation-building in multi-ethnic and homogeneous
    societies. (2 marks)

    Section C: Essay Questions (8 marks)

    Choose one of the following:


    1. Assess the implications of the rise of China as a global power on the existing world order. (4
    marks)
    2. Evaluate the role of regional organizations in addressing contemporary security challenges.
    (4 marks)

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