CBSE Class–XII Political Science Sample Paper 02
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CBSE Class–XII Political Science Sample Paper 02


CBSE Class–XII Political Science
Sample Paper 02

TIME-3HRS M.M.-100
General Instructions: -
a) All questions are compulsory.

1. Name the paramilitary force of Hyderabad Nizam to counter communist forces during 1947. (1)
Ans. 
The Razakaras
2. Which one of the following statements about the Bandwagon Strategy is false? (1)
A. advisable to extract benefits by operating within the hegemonic system
B. to take advantage of the opportunities that hegemony creates
C. staying as far removed from the dominant power as possible
D. for raising economic power work with hegemony
Ans. C
3. Why was BAMCEF established? (1)
Ans.
 For giving political power to Dalits
4. How did the Anti Arrack Movement lead to 73rd and 74th amendment of the Indian constitution? (1)
Ans. Anti-Arrack Movement 
- due to domestic violence movement for the demand of equal representation
5. Mention any two reforms initiated by Mikhail Gorbachev in the Soviet Union 16. Match the following Secretary Generals of UNO with their respective countries: (2)
A. Trygve Lie i. Egypt
B. Boutros-Boutros Ghali ii. Ghana
C. Kofi Annan iii. Burma (Myanmar
D. U Thant iv. Norway
Ans. Secretary Generals of United Nations
a. Trygve Lie iv. Norway
b. Boutros-Boutros Ghali i. Egypt
c. Kofi Annan ii. Ghana
d. U Thant iii. Burma (Myanmar)
7. How is oil continued to be the most important resource in the global strategy? Explain with an example. (2)
Ans. 
Oil the most important resource- In their uneven distribution and non-availability to some nations, there always has been a struggle over them. The first and the second gulf war are the prime examples of this struggle.
8. Why was Shah Commission appointed? Mention any one of its finding (2)
Ans.
 Shah Commission was appointed to look into the abuse of authority taken in the wake of the emergency proclaimed on the 25th June 1975 Shah Commission found that there were many’ excesses’ committed during the emergency.
9. State the outcomes of Punjab Accord. (2)
Ans. 
Punjab Accord
i. Chandigarh was transferred to Punjab
ii. Punjab and Haryana border dispute was solved
iii. Ravi- Beas river dispute was resolved between Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan
iv. Compensation to the people affect by the militancy
Any two points to be explained
10. How did the opposition parties of 1950s play a crucial role in making the democratic character of the system? Explain (2)
Ans.
 Opposition parties–
i. Groomed leaders
ii. Check and balance mechanism
iii. Principled criticism
iv. Provided political alternatives
Any two points to be explained
11. How can peace and cooperation be enhanced in the SAARC region? Give any four reforms. (4)
Ans.
 i. In spite of many conflicts, the states of South Asia recognize the importance of peace and cooperation and friendly relationship among themselves.
ii. (SAARC) is a major initiative of South Asian States to evolve cooperation through multilateral means.
iii. SAARC countries signed the South Asian Free Trade (SAFTA)
iv. Although India – Pakistan relations seems to be a story of endemic conflict and violence, there have been a series of efforts to manage tensions and build peace.
v. The two countries have started many confidence building measures to reduce the risk of war.
vi. US is increasingly acting as a moderator between India and Pakistan.
(Any other relevant point)
12. Mention the role of E V Ramaswamy Naicker in the Dravidian Movement (4)
Ans.
 The role of E V Ramaswamy Naicker in the Dravidian Movement:
i) Raised anti-caste struggle and raised the rediscovery of Dravidic identity
ii) Founded Dravid Kazgham
iii) Opposed Brahmin domination and affirmed regional pride against domination of the north
iv) His movement acquired political power in the state and became influential at the national level
v) Movement transferred to DMK
13. European Union has become a Supra-National organization. Explain. (4)
Ans.
 i.EU is the world’s biggest economy
ii. Its currency (the euro) can pose a threat to the dominance of the US Dollar
iii. Its share in the world trade is three times larger than that of the USA
iv. Is has enormous economic influence
v. Its armed forces are the second largest in the world
vi. Britain and France have nuclear arsenals
vii. It is second in communication and technology
Any four to be explained
14. Examine the key controversies over the strategy of economic development in the early years of independence. (4)
Ans.
 Key controversies
i) Agricultural vs. industrial development
ii) Public vs. private sector
15. Highlight the political and social aspects of the soviet system prior to 1991. (4)
Ans.
 i) Soviet system gave primary importance to the state and the institution of the party.
ii) The soviet political system centered on the communist party and no other political party or opposition was allowed.
iii) The economy was planned and controlled by the state.
iv) It was then more developed than rest of the world except the US.
v) It had a complex communications network, vast energy resources
(Any other relevant point)
16. ,’The question of indigenous people brings the issue of environment, resources and politics together’. Explain the statement. (4)
Ans.
 i) 30 crore indigenous population spread across the world
ii) Irrespective of their geographical location, they are strikingly similar with respect to their land and variety of life systems supported by it.
iii) The loss of land is the most obvious threat to their survival
iv) They depend upon their subsistence on the cultivation of land
v) They enjoy constitutional protection in political representation
vi) They are displaced by various developmental projects
(Any other relevant point)
17. Read the following passage and answer the following questions: (5)
The process of nation-building did not come to an end with the partition and integration of princely states. Now the challenge was to draw the internal boundaries of the Indian states. The boundaries had to be drawn in a way so that the linguistic and cultural plurality of the country could be reflected without affecting the unity of the nation.
a) Which commission was appointed to look into the question of redrawing of boundaries of the states on the lingual basis?
b) Why did the lingual issues become the basis of the formation of Andhra Pradesh?
c) How is democracy associated with plurality?
Ans. a) State Reorganization Commission
b) The creation of Andhra Pradesh on the basis of linguistic basis opened the flood gates of linguistic passions and demands for creation of linguistic states were raised from various quarters.
c) democracy associated with plurality – as it believes in accommodation and social justice
18. Read the following passage and answer the following questions: (5)
The emergency and the period around it can be described as a period of the constitutional crisis because it had its origins in the constitutional battle over the jurisdiction of the parliament and the judiciary. On the other hand, it was also a period of political crisis. The party in power had absolute majority and yet, its leadership decided to suspend the democratic process.
a) Why is the period of emergency described as a period of political crisis?
b) What were the issues of dispute between judiciary and parliament during 1970’s?
c) How did the role of mass protest during emergency reflect the attributed aspiration of people?
Ans. a The period of emergency is described as a period of political crisis because of:
i. Invoked article 352 of the constitution
ii. Grave crisis
iii. Suspension of fundamental rights
iv. Press censorship and electricity failure
b. The issues of dispute between judiciary and parliament during 1970’s were:
i. Abridgement of fundamental rights
ii. Curtailment of right to property
iii. Abridge fundamental rights to give effect to directive principles of the state policy
c. The role of mass protest during emergency:
i. reflected the attributed aspiration of people
ii. call for nationwide strike
iii. Mass agitations
iv. railway strike
19. Read the following passage and answer the following questions: (5)
The Cuban missile crisis was a high point of what came to be known as the cold war. The cold war referred to the competition, the tensions and a series of confrontations between the United States and Soviet Union, backed by their respective allies. Fortunately, it never escalated into a hot war, that is a full-scale war between these two powers. (5)
a) Why was the Cuban missile crisis considered as a high point of cold war?
b) Mention any two contentious issues between USA and USSR.
c) Name any two military alliances formed by the USA during the cold war.
Ans. a) The Cuban missile crisis was considered as a high point of cold war because of:
i. Conflict between US &USSR over the military base of USSR in Cuba against US interest
ii. Kennedy ordered American warships to intercept any soviet ships heading to Cuba as a way of warning
b) Contentious issues between US A and USSR:
i. Ideological issues
ii. Spread of communism against American interest
iii. Military blocs
iv. Containment issue
c) The military alliances formed during the cold war were:
i. NATO
ii. SEATO
iii. CENTO
20. Read the following Cartoon and answer the following questions: (10)

a) Which country is represented as thumb?
b) What does this cartoon say about the nature of hegemony?
c) Mention any one operation undertaken by this country.
Note. The following question is for the visually impaired children in lieu of Q20
a) Which country in the world is having global dominance?
b) Mention the military dominance of that country in the world.
c) State its structural hegemony.

Ans. a) AMERICA is represented as thumb
b) The nature of hegemony - soft, structural and hard hegemonic dominance
c) operation undertaken by this country- operation Iraqi freedom/ operation desert storm
FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED.....
a) America in the world is having global dominance
b) military dominance – in absolute and relative terms
i. high expenditure
ii. high budget allotment
iii. military dominance
iv. high tech chasm
c) State its structural hegemony
i. Global public goods
ii. SLOCS
iii. Internet
iv. World trade
21. In the given political outline map of India, five states have been marked as (A),(B),(C),(D) and (E). Identify these states on the basis of the information given below and write their correct names in your answer book along with their respective serial number of the information used and the concerned alphabets as per the following format. (5)

i. State to which the Nizam belonged to.
ii. State which is related with article 370 of Indian constitution.
iii. State where the operation blue star was launched.
iv. State from where the J.P. Narayan demanded the dismissal of congress govt. in 1974.
v. State which is highly affected the Naxalites.
SR. No. of the information used
Alphabet Concerned
Name of the State
i) To v)
Note. The following question is for the visually impaired children in lieu of Q21
i. Why was Naxalite movement considered as a threat to the democracy?
ii. How was the Naxalite movement splintered into various political parties and organizations of India?
iii. Which sections of Indian society are most affected by the Naxalite movement?
Ans. Map questions
i) Nizam belonged to Hyderabad (present Telangana)
ii) article 370 of Indian constitution related with Jammu and Kashmir
iii) operation blue star was launched in Punjab
iv) J.P. Narayan demanded the dismissal of congress govt. in 1974 -Bihar
v) State which is highly affected the Naxalites- West Bengal
FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED
i. Naxalite movement a threat to the democracy? -violent methods used by them, splintered into parties, bloodshed by them
ii. Naxalite movement splintered into political parties – CPI-ML
iii ADIVASIS section of Indian society are most affected by the Naxalite movement
22. Describe any six consequences of the disintegration of USSR. (6)
Or
Explain the relevance of NAM in the contemporary scenario.
Ans.
 Consequences of disintegration of USSR:
i. It meant the end of World war confrontation between USA and USSR.
ii. US became the sole super power.
iii. Capitalist economy became more dominant and was supported by World Bank and IMF.
iv. Many new countries emerged, especially the Baltic and Eastern European states.
v. NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and European Union became very strong regional groups.
vi. SHOCK therapy and expansion of capitalism
OR
Relevance of NAM:
i. Opposition to racism
ii. Respect for human rights and dignity
iii. Opposition to counter neo colonialism
iv. Maintain environmental balance
v. NIEO
vi. To curb terrorism
23. It is believed that a strengthened and revitalized UN is desirable in the changing world. Highlight the necessary reforms for its strengthening. (6)
Or
The non -traditional concepts both human security and global security focus on the change nature of threats and security. Substantiate the statement.
Ans.
 Reforms for strengthening of UN:
ii. Reforms in the organizations structure and processes
iii. Review of the issues that fall within the jurisdiction of the organization
iv. major concerns has been the composition of the Security Council, which has remained largely static while the UN General Assembly Membership has expanded.
v. Increase in the number of both permanent and non-permanent members in UNSC
vi. Security Council should have more developing countries in it like Asia , Africa and South America
vii. Proposal to improve UNs budgetary procedures and its administration
viii. Some countries want the organization to play a greater role in peace and security missions
ix. Others want it play humanitarian role
x. Any other relevant point
Or
The non -traditional concepts both human security and global security focus on the change nature of threats and security:
i. Human rights
ii. Global poverty
iii. Terrorism
iv. Environmental threats
v. Diseases
Any three
24. What do inter-connected world mean? State the cultural and political dimensions of it. (6)
Or
Explain common but differential responsibility. Mention any two steps taken up by the global world in this direction.
Ans.
 Inter-connected world mean- global world which is integrated through exchange of people, information, goods and services
Cultural and political dimensions –
i. Political dimensions of globalization at the most simple level, result in an erosion of state capacity, i. e the ability of government to do what they do. All over the world, ‘welfare state’ is now giving away to a more minimalist state that performs certain core function such as the maintenances of law and order and the security of its citizens.
ii. Culturally it leads to the risk of a uniform culture or what is called as cultural homogenization. The risk of a uniform culture is not the emergence of a global culture. What we have in the name of global culture is the imposition of Western Culture
Or
Common but differential responsibility:
i. Common but differentiated responsibility means that every country has to work for protecting environment but more responsibility lies on developed countries.
ii. This argument was accepted in the Rio Summit in 1992.
iii. The developed countries of the North want to discuss the environmental issue as it stands now and want everyone to be equally responsible for ecological conservation.
iv. However the developing countries of the South say that much of the ecological degradation in the world is the product of industrial development undertaken by the developed countries.
v. If they have caused more degradation, they must also take more responsibility for undoing the damage now.
vi. States shall cooperate in the spirit for ecological protection
Any other relevant point
25. Why did India and China both view themselves as rising powers in the global politics in spite of tensions between them? Substantiate your answer by giving any four areas that have brought cordiality in their relationship. (6)
OR
Analyze the relationship between India and Pakistan
Ans.
 i. High potential of economic growth
ii. Working potential
iii. Global trade relations
Areas that have brought cordiality in their relationship are:
i. Mutual peace talks
ii. Trade relations
iii. Cultural interactions
iv. Negotiations over disputed issues
Or
The relationship between India and Pakistan :
i. Jammu and Kashmir issue
ii. Sianchen glacier issue
iii. Infiltrators in India and terrorism
iv. Bangladesh crisis
v. Competitive military interest
vi. Arms race between the two
Any other relevant point
26. Describe the three major issues in the North-Eastern States of India. (6)
OR
Explain the factors responsible for the formation of Bhartiye Kisan Union.
Ans. 
Three major issues in the north-eastern states of India:
i. Movement against outsiders
ii. Succession issue
iii. Demand for autonomy
Or
The factors responsible for the formation of Barite Kisan Union:
i. Regular electricity with subsidized rated
ii. Abolition of restrictions on the interstate movement
iii. Guaranteed supply
iv. Waiving of payments due to loan to farmers
v. Pension for farmers
vi. Higher floor prices for sugarcane and wheat
27. Analyze any three major factors which led to the popularity of Indira Gandhi govt. in the early 1990s. (6)
OR
Analyze any three major reasons for the split of congress (o) and congress (R) in 1969
Ans.
 Three major factors which led to the popularity of Indira Gandhi govt. in the early 1990s:
1. Garibi hatao program of Gandhi
2. Land to landless laborer’s
3. Support to Dalits, Adivasis, minorities and women
OR
Major reasons for the split of congress (o) and congress (R):
i. She gave left orientation to the govts policies ignoring syndicates
ii. For presidential elections, supported v v giri
iii. Abolished privy purse
iv. Banks were nationalized against old members of congress
v. Sidelined syndicates
vi. Neglected them in all the policies

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