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2024

D.A.V. PUBLIC SCHOOL, SECTOR -14, GURUGRAM

PRE-BOARD II EXAMINATION (2023-24)
CLASS – XII
POLITICAL SCIENCE
TIME: 3 HRS M:M: 80

Instructions

● The question paper consists of five sections A, B, C, D & E with 30 questions in total
● All questions are compulsory
● Question numbers 1-12 are multiple choice questions of one mark each
● Question numbers 13-18 are of two marks each. Answer to these questions should not
exceed 80 words each
● Question numbers 19-23 are of four marks each. Answer to these questions should not
exceed 120 words each. There is an internal choice in two of the four marks questions
● Question numbers 24-26 are passage, cartoon and map-based questions. Answer
accordingly
● Question numbers 27-30 are of six marks each. Answer to these questions should not
exceed 180 words each. There are an internal choice six marks questions.

SECTION A - ONE MARK QUESTIONS

1.Which one of the following was not given primacy by the makers of the Soviet system?1
a) Abolition of private property
b) Society based on the principle of equality
c) No opposition party to be allowed
d) No state control over economy

2. Arrange the following in a chronological series: 1

a) The fall of Berlin Wall
b) Withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan
c) Formation of European Union
d) India adopted New economic policy

I. b, a, d, c
II. a, b, c, d
III. d, b, c, a
IV. a, c, b, d

3. Assertion (A): It led to political empowerment of the poor peasants in India. 1

Reason (R): The Green revolution benefited rich landlords and peasants

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 a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is true and R is false
d) A is false and R is true

4. Assertion (A): In 2015 Niti Aayog was instituted by replacing Planning Commission 1

Reason (R) The Planning Commission was a centralised body and adopted was against the
spirit of cooperative federalism

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is true and R is false
d) A is false and R is true

5. Identify the Asian country where a vast network of groups and organisations campaigned
against Western mining corporation, an Australian based MNC. 1

a) Indonesia
b) Malaysia
c) Philippines
d) Vietnam
6. Match the following: 1

I. Socialist party
II. BR Ambedkar
III. CPI
IV. Bhartiya Jana Sangh

i. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya

ii. Founder of Indian labour party
iii. Asoka Mehta
iv. S A Dange

a) I - i, II - II, III - iii, IV - iv

b) I - ii, II - iv, III - i, IV - iii
c) I - i, II - iv, III - ii, IV - iii
d) I - iii, II - ii, III - iv, IV – i

7. Coalition and faction like character of the Congress led to the… 1

a) It led to the first spilt of the Congress in 1969

b) It led to thumping victory of Indira Gandhi in 1971 midterm elections
c) It led to the formation of the Congress system
d) The Congress party lost elections in 9 states in 1967 assembly elections

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8. India decided to move on the path of non-alignment after attaining its Independence.
Choose the incorrect reason for its adoption: 1

A. India wanted to receive economic aid and technical assistance from both the super
powers
B. India wanted to maintain international peace and security
C. India wanted to follow an independent foreign policy
D. India wanted to be prepared against NATO and WARSAW pact

9. India refused to sign NPT and CTBT because: 1

a) It was an unjust treaty

b) It was not a nuclear disarmament treaty
c) It was an arms control treaty
d) India has strong plans for becoming a nuclear nation

I. a, b and c
II. a and c
III. b and d
IV. a, c and d

10. The three controversial amendments passed by Indira Gandhi’s government during
emergency were: 1

a) 38th, 40th and 42nd

b) 38th, 39th and 44th
c) 36th, 40th and 42nd
d) 38th, 39th and 42nd

11. In which Nagaland was created as a separate State? 1

a) 1980
b) 1963
c) 1950
d) 1970

12. Which among the following was the leader of Naga National Council? 1

a) V P Singh
b) Lal Denga
c) Angami Zapu Phizo
d) Karunanidhi

SECTION B - TWO MARKS QUESTIONS

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13. Identify and explain any four areas of stress and tension in Indo Nepalese relations. 2

14. Differentiate between traditional and nontraditional threats to security. 2

15. Analyse the important components of India’s security strategy. 2

16. How was India’s one-party dominance different from that of PRI in Mexico. 2

17. The governments that are proved to quarrelsome are severely punished by the voters. In
the light of the above statement, analyse the reasons responsible for the defeat of the Janta
party in 1980 mid term elections. 2

18. Enumerate any four events that led to the imposition of National emergency in India. 2
OR
What were the reasons responsible for the growing differences between Indira Gandhi
and judiciary in 1970s in India?

SECTION C – FOUR MARKS QUESTIONS

19. The shock therapy ruined the economies of Russia, East European countries and erstwhile
republics of Soviet Union. Comment. 4
OR
Examine the consequences of the disintegration of the USSR on the world.

20. The SAARC has proved to be one of the most unsuccessful regional organisations.
Identify any four reasons behind it. 4

21. Globalisation has led to erosion of state capacity. Do you agree with this opinion? Give
reasons in support of your answer. 4

22. Highlight the important principles of India’s nuclear policy. 4

23. What was Operation Blue star all about? What were its consequences? 2+2
OR
In the midst of severe competition, a consensus appears to have emerged among most of the
political parties in India. Mention any four such areas of consensus.

SECTION D – FOUR MARKS QUESTIONS

24. Read the given passage carefully and answer the following questions:

British India was divided into what was called the British Indian Provinces and the Princely
states. The British Indian provinces were directly under the control of the British
government. On the other hand, several large and small states ruled by the princes, called

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 the princely states, enjoyed some form of control over their internal affairs as long as they
accepted the paramountcy or suzerainty of the British rule.

24 I. Which Princely ruler was the first to announce on independence from India? 1
a) Travancore
b) Manipur
c) Bhopal
d) Gujarat

24 II. Which of the given options were not provided to the princely rulers at the time of their
integration by the British government? 1

a) they can join India

b) they can join Pakistan
c) they can become independent
d) they can continue with suzerainty of the British crown

24 III. Which princely state entered into a standstill agreement with the Indian government in
November 1947? 1
a) Hyderabad
b) Kashmir
c) Junagarh
d) Manipur

24 IV. In this princely state the issue of integration was resolved through a plebiscite: 1
a) Junagarh
b) Manipur
c) Kashmir
d) Goa

25. Interpret the given picture and answer the following questions:

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25 I. Which elections are portrayed in the above cartoon? 1
25 II. What were the electoral strategies of Grand alliance and Indira Gandhi? 1.5
25III. When and how congress system got challenged in India? 1.5

26. On the given political map of India four states have been marked as A, B, C and D.
Identify them with the help of the information given below and write their answers along
with their corresponding serial numbers and letters. 1x4
I. The state from which Haryana was carved out
II. the state that was created in 1963
III. the state that was formed by separating Telugu speaking areas from Madras (now Tamil
Nadu)
IV The state where the communist party government was formed in 1957

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 SECTION E – SIX MARKS QUESTIONS

27. European Union acts as a supra national organisation. Give any six points to validate your
stand.
OR
Examine India - China relations in the post-cold war period.

28. Why do we need to reform the UNSC? Suggest ways to reform UNSC.
OR
How the United Nations can become more relevant in the present context? Explain your
answer in the light of review of issues that fall within the jurisdiction of the UN.

29. Highlight the various outcomes of the earth summit.

OR
Throw some light on the two most important resource of geo politics.

30. Why was BJP described as Hindutva party?

OR
Analyse the important lessons learnt from the separatist movements in India.