CBSE Class 12 Political Science Board Paper - 2013 (All India)
This is the CBSE Class 12 Political Science Board Paper from 2013 for the All India region. The exam was conducted for a duration of 3 hours and carried a total of 100 marks. The paper is divided into different sections with varying marks and word limits for answers. Questions 1-10 are worth 1 mark each, requiring answers within 20 words. Questions 11-20 are 2-mark questions with a 40-word limit. Questions 21-30 are 4-mark questions, limited to 100 words, with question 30 being map-based. Finally, questions 31-35 are 6-mark questions, with answers not exceeding 150 words. Solving this previous year question paper is an excellent way for students to understand the exam pattern, assess their preparation level, and identify areas for improvement.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 12 |
| Subject | Political Science |
| Session | 2013 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper is divided into sections with questions carrying 1, 2, 4, and 6 marks. The total marks are 100, and the time duration is 3 hours.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- US Hegemony
- Bandwagon Strategy
- IMF
- Security Threats
- Milkman of India
- Bombay Plan
- Presidential Election 1969
- Railway Strike 1974
- Assam Movement
- Shetkari Sanghatana
- Rayata Sangha
- Soviet System
- Largest Garage Sale
- Hegemony
- United Nations Organs
- Non-traditional Security
- Green Revolution
- Bhartiya Jana Sangh
- Indo-Pakistan Conflict 1971
- North-East India Politics
- Coalition Government
- Non-alignment Policy
- European Union
- US Hard Power
- India-China Relations
- UN Security Council
- Globalization
- Swatantra Party
- India's Nuclear Policy
- Emergency 1975
Important topics
- US Hegemony
- Non-alignment Policy
- European Union
- Globalization
- India's Nuclear Policy
- Emergency 1975
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Question paper text
CBSE – Class XII All India Political Science Board Paper - 2013
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. What is the main reason for beginning of the U.S. hegemony in 1991? [1]
2. Define the 'Bandwagon strategy'. [1]
3. Correct the following sentence and rewrite in your answer book : [1]
The International Monetary Fund has five member countries and they enjoy equal status.
4. Mention any two new threats to the security of a state. [1]
5. Who was popularly known as 'the milkman of India'? [1]
6. What was 'Bombay Plan'? [1]
7. Name the two main contenders who contested the election for the post of President of India in 1969. [1]
8. Who led the Railway Strike in 1974? What was its main demand? [1]
9. Which organisation of Assam led the movement against foreign nationals in 1979? [1]
10. Shetkari Sanghatana and Rayata Sangha belonged to which two respective states? [1]
11. Which were the two important features of the Soviet system? [2]
12. State any two consequences of the 'largest garage sale' in history. [2]
13. What is meant by 'hegemony'? [2]
14. Name any four main organs of the United Nations. [2]
15. What is meant by the non-traditional notion of security? [2]
16. Mention any two merits of Green Revolution. [2]
17. Mention any two important features of Bhartiya Jana Sangh's ideology. [2]
18. What were the two main consequences of Indo-Pakistan conflict of 1971? [2]
19. Highlight any two issues dominate the polities of North-East India. [2]
- What does a coalition government mean? Mention any one example of such a
government. [2]
- Why is the policy of non-alignment of India criticised? Explain any two reasons. [4]
- Explain the four factors which make the European Union a highly influential
organisation [4]
23. Explain the hegemony of the United States as a Hard Power. [4]
24. Describe India's relations with China from Independence to 1962? [4]
25. State any four criteria that have been proposed in the recent years for new permanent and non-permanent members of the U.N. Security Council. [4]
26. Explain any four factors responsible for the development of globalization. [4]
- Who founded the Swatantra party in 1959? Describe any three policies and
programmes of this party. [4]
28. Explain India's nuclear policy. [4]
29. What reasons, do you think, were responsible for the declaration of emergency in 1975? Examine any two reasons. [4]
Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the CBSE Class 12 Political Science Board Question Paper from the year 2013, specifically the All India set.
What is the duration and total marks for this paper?
The exam was conducted for a duration of 3 hours and carried a total of 100 marks.
How are the questions structured in this paper?
The paper includes questions of 1, 2, 4, and 6 marks, with specific word limits for answers in each category.
Why is solving previous year papers important for students?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the exam pattern, difficulty level, and marking scheme, thereby improving their preparation and performance.
What kind of topics are covered in this Political Science paper?
The paper covers a wide range of topics including international relations, post-Cold War era, challenges to security, Indian politics, and nation-building.
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