CBSE Class 12 Political Science Board Paper - 2014 All India
This is the CBSE Class 12 Political Science Board Paper from 2014 (All India). The exam was for 3 hours and had a total of 100 marks. It included questions of varying marks: 1-mark questions (1-10) requiring answers under 20 words, 2-mark questions (11-20) under 40 words, 4-mark questions (21-30) under 100 words, and 6-mark questions (31-35) under 150 words. Question 30 was a map-based question. Solving this previous year's paper helps students understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, crucial for effective preparation and scoring well in the board examinations.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 12 |
| Subject | Political Science |
| Session | 2014 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The exam is 3 hours long and worth 100 marks, with questions divided into 1, 2, 4, and 6 marks, each with specific word limits for answers.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Operation Desert Storm
- SAARC
- United Nations
- Disarmament
- State Reorganisation Commission
- Bhartiya Jana Sangh
- 1971 Lok Sabha Elections
- 1977 Central Government
- Bharatiya Kisan Union
- 1989 and 1996 Governments
- Non-aligned Movement
- Shock Therapy
- European Union
- World Bank
- Security Threats
- Partition of India
- Capitalist vs Socialist Development
- Jawaharlal Nehru's Foreign Policy
- Article 370
- Party-based vs Non-party Movements
- Superpowers and Allies
- Cartoon Analysis
Important topics
- Superpowers and Allies
- Cartoon Analysis
- Non-aligned Movement
- Partition of India
- Security Threats
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Question paper text
CBSE – Class XII All India Political Science Board Paper - 2014
Time: 3 hrs
Total Marks: 100
General Instructions:
- All questions are compulsory.
- Questions number 1-10 are of one mark each. The answers to these questions should not exceed 20 words each.
- Questions number 11-20 are of two marks each. The answers to these questions should not exceed 40 words each.
- Questions number 21-30 are of four marks each. The answers to these questions should not exceed 100 words each.
- Question number 30 is a map-based question. Write its answers in your answer book.
- Questions number 31-35 are of six marks each. The answers to these questions should not exceed 150 words each.
1. Why was Operation desert storm fought against Iraq? [1]
2. What is the full form of "SAARC"? [1]
3. State any one important objective of the United Nation. [1]
4. What is the meant by 'disarmament'? [1]
5. Mention the main recommendation of the state reorganization Commission of 1953. [1]
6. Who was the founder of Bhartiya Jana Sangh? [1]
7. Which two political parties were the major partners in the ruling alliance after the 1971 General Election to the Lok Sabha. [1]
8. Name the political party which came to power at the Centre in 1977. [1]
9. Mention any two main demands of the Bharatiya Kisan Union in 1980s. [1]
10. Name the two alliances/fronts that formed the Government at the Centre in 1989 and 1996 respectively. [1]
- Name any two foreign leaders, along with the countries they belonged to, who are
recognized as the founders of the Non-aligned Movement. [2]
12. What is meant of shock therapy? [2]
13. Trace the evolution process of the European Union. [2]
14. Mention any two functions of the World Bank? [2]
15. Highlight any two threats to a country's security as per the traditional notion of security. [2]
16. Identity any two consequences of the partition of India 1947. [2]
17. Differentiate between the capitalist and the socialist models of development. [2]
18. Highlight the contribution made by Jawaharlal Nehru to the foreign policy of India. [2]
19. What does the special status given to Jammu and Kashmir under Articles 370 mean? [2] 20. How does party-based movement differ from non-party movement? [2]
21. Why did the superpowers need smaller states as their allies? Explain any four reasons. [4]
22. Study the cartoon given below carefully and answer the following questions: [4]
- The given cartoon is related to which country?
- Which two symbols in this cartoon helped in identifying the country?
- What message does this cartoon convey to the world?
Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the official CBSE Class 12 Political Science Board Question Paper from the 2014 All India examination.
What is the duration and total marks for this paper?
The exam duration is 3 hours, and the total marks are 100.
How are the questions structured in this paper?
The paper has questions of 1, 2, 4, and 6 marks, with specific word limits for answers, and includes a map-based question.
How can solving this previous year paper help students?
Solving this previous year question paper helps students understand the exam pattern, question difficulty, and time management, improving their preparation and potential scores.
What topics are covered in this 2014 Political Science paper?
The paper covers a range of topics including international relations, post-independence Indian politics, security, and global political developments.
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