CBSE Class 12 Political Science Board Paper - 2012 (All India)
This is the CBSE Class 12 Political Science Board Paper from 2012 for the All India set. The exam is designed to be completed in 3 hours and carries a total of 100 marks. The paper includes a variety of question types, including one-mark questions (answer within 20 words), two-mark questions (answer within 40 words), four-mark questions (answer within 100 words), and six-mark questions (answer within 150 words). Notably, question number 30 is a map-based question. The general instructions state that all questions are compulsory. Solving this previous year's question paper is an excellent way for students to understand the exam pattern, assess their knowledge, and improve their performance in the upcoming board examinations.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 12 |
| Subject | Political Science |
| Session | 2012 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The exam is 3 hours long and worth 100 marks. It features questions of 1, 2, 4, and 6 marks, with specific word limits for answers.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- SAFTA
- ASEAN way
- Balance of Power
- First General Election in India
- Second Five Year Plan
- Defection
- Chipko Movement
- Indus River Waters Dispute
- Soviet Economy
- World Wars
- U.S. Hegemony
- Operation Enduring Freedom
- Geo-politics
- Integration of Princely States
- Treaty of Peace and Friendship with Soviet Union
- Fish workers' movement
- Coalition Governments
- Cuban Missile Crisis
- UN Peacekeeping Operations
- Global Poverty
- Polluters Pay Principle
- Globalisation
Important topics
- SAFTA
- ASEAN way
- Balance of Power
- First General Election in India
- Second Five Year Plan
- Defection
- Chipko Movement
- Indus River Waters Dispute
- Soviet Economy
- World Wars
- U.S. Hegemony
- Operation Enduring Freedom
- Geo-politics
- Integration of Princely States
- Treaty of Peace and Friendship with Soviet Union
- Fish workers' movement
- Coalition Governments
- Cuban Missile Crisis
- UN Peacekeeping Operations
- Global Poverty
- Polluters Pay Principle
- Globalisation
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Question paper text
CBSE – Class XII All India Political Science Board Paper - 2012
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.
Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:
- The South Asian Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) was signed by the members of
_____ in the year____ [1]
2. What is meant by ASEAN way? [1]
3. Correct the and rewrite the following statement : [1]
USSR/Russia used veto power 92 times till 2006
4. How is balance of power a component of traditional security? [1]
5. In which year was the First General Election held in India? [1]
6. What was the main objective of the second five year plan? [1]
7. What is meant by defection? [1]
8. The results of which elections were called 'Political Earthquake'? [1]
9. What was Chipko movement? [1]
- Whose mediation resolved the 'Indus River Waters Dispute' between India and
Pakistan? [1]
11. Mention any two characteristics of the Soviet economy during the cold war days. [2]
12. Mention the duration of the First and the Second World Wars. [2]
13. Write the four forms of power which reflect the U. S. Hegemony. [2]
14. What was 'Operation Enduring Freedom'? [2]
15. Define Geo-politics. [2]
16. Name the original states from which the following states were carved out:
- Meghalaya
- Gujarat [2]
17. Explain the role played by Sardar Patel in the integration of Princely States into the Indian Union. [2]
18. When and why did India sign the twenty-year 'Treaty of peace and friendship' with the Soviet Union? [2]
19. Which action of the Government of India threatened the fish workers' lives in a major way? Which organisation did they form at the national level? [2]
20. Political equations in coalition governments are unstable. How was this concept reflected in the formation of National Front Government in 1989 and United Front Government in 1996? [2]
21. Explain the 'Cuban Missile Crisis'. [4]
22. Describe any two major constraints of the U. S. Hegemony. [4]
- Name one country each from the continents of America, Africa, Asia and Europe,
wherein the U. N. 'Peacekeeping Operations' were administered. [4]
24. How is global poverty a source of insecurity? Explain. [4]
25. 'Let the polluters pay'. Support this statement with any two suitable arguments. [4]
26. "Globalisation has shifted power from nation-states to global consumers." Justify the statement. [4]
Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the CBSE Class 12 Political Science Board Question Paper from the year 2012, specifically the All India set.
What is the duration and total marks for this paper?
The paper is designed to be completed in 3 hours and carries a total of 100 marks.
What types of questions are included in the paper?
The paper includes questions of 1, 2, 4, and 6 marks, with specific word limits for answers, and a map-based question.
How can solving this previous year paper help students?
Solving this previous year question paper helps students understand the board exam pattern, assess their preparation level, and improve their score.
What is the significance of the 'All India' set?
The 'All India' set indicates that this paper was distributed across various regions in India, excluding Delhi, which often has a separate set.
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