CBSE Class 12 Political Science Previous Year Question Paper 2017 Delhi Set-1
This is the CBSE Class 12 Political Science Previous Year Question Paper for the 2017 Delhi Set-1 examination. The paper consists of compulsory questions divided into different mark categories. Questions 1-5 are worth one mark each, requiring answers under 20 words. Questions 6-10 are two-mark questions with a 40-word limit. Questions 11-16 carry four marks each, with answers not exceeding 100 words. Questions 17-21 are five-mark questions, limited to 150 words, with question 21 being map-based. Finally, questions 22-27 are six-mark questions, also limited to 150 words. Solving this board question paper helps students understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, crucial for effective preparation and scoring well in the CBSE board exams.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 12 |
| Subject | Political Science |
| Session | 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper includes questions of 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 marks, with specific word limits for answers based on marks.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Indo-Russian Friendship
- US Global War on Terrorism
- Global Impact of Events
- Left Parties Ideology
- Reservation Policy
- Arms Control Agreements
Important topics
- Indo-Russian Friendship
- US Global War on Terrorism
- Global Impact of Events
- Left Parties Ideology
- Reservation Policy
- Arms Control Agreements
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Question paper text
Question paper Delhi 2017 Set 1 CBSE Class 12 Pol Science
General Instructions:
All questions are compulsory.
- Questions number 1 – 5 are of one mark each. The answers to these questions should not exceed 20 words each.
- Questions number 6 – 10 are of two marks each. The answers to these questions should not exceed 40 words each.
- Questions number 11 – 16 are of four marks each. The answers to these questions should not exceed 100 words each.
- Questions number 17 – 21 are of five marks each. The answers to these questions should not exceed 150 words each.
<math>\blacktriangle</math> Question number 21 is a map-based question. Write its answers in your answer book.
- Questions number 22 – 27 are of six marks each. The answers to these questions should not exceed 150 words each.
1.State any one special feature of Indo-Russian friendship.
Ans. Special feature of India – Soviet Friendship:
- Russia is important for India's nuclear energy requirement and space industry
- The Indian military gets most of the hardware from Russia
- India-USSR 20 years treaty of friendship
2. Which one of the following was a part of its global war on terrorism by the U.S.?
- 'Operation Desert Storm'
- Computer War
- 'Operation Enduring Freedom'
- Videogame War
Ans. Operation Enduring Freedom
- Give any one example to show that events taking place in one part of the world could
have an impact on another part of the world.
Ans. Many events happening in one part of the world do affect the other parts of the world as
The Bird flu OR any other health epidemic OR Major economic events
Tsunami OR
- What has been the ideology of left parties in India?
Ans. Left parties in India believe in the ideology of Marxism, Socialism, Maoism, Egalitarian Society, State-ownership, pro-poor programmes.
- How far is the demand for reservation beyond SCs, STs and OBCs justified?
Ans. All others beyond SCs, STs, and OBCs, who deserve to benefit from the policy of reservation must be considered. OR There should be no reservation and everybody should be considered equal. Or any other relevant answer
- Starting in the 1960s, the two super powers signed which two significant agreements to control arms?
Ans. (i) Limited Test Ban Treaty
Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the CBSE Class 12 Political Science Previous Year Question Paper for the 2017 Delhi Set-1 examination.
What is the structure of the question paper?
The paper has questions categorized by marks (1, 2, 4, 5, 6) with specific word limits for answers, and includes a map-based question.
How can solving this PYQ help students?
Solving this previous year question paper helps students understand the CBSE exam pattern, question difficulty, and marking scheme, improving their preparation and confidence.
What is the total duration and marks for the exam?
The provided text details the marks and word limits for different question types but does not specify the total duration or maximum marks for the entire paper.
What are some topics covered in this 2017 Political Science paper?
Topics include Indo-Russian friendship, the US war on terrorism, global event impacts, left party ideologies, reservation policies, and arms control agreements.
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