CBSE Class 12th Political Science Sample Paper by Experts: Practice for Last Minute Revision

CBSE Class 12 Political Science Sample Paper by experts is now available for students preparing for the board exam scheduled on March 23, 2026. With exams approaching, practicing a well-designed sample paper can help students understand the latest exam pattern, marking scheme, and important topics. 

These expert-curated papers are specially created to support last-minute revision and improve time management skills. By solving such papers, students can identify their weak areas and strengthen their preparation effectively. It also helps in building confidence and reducing exam stress. Students are advised to practice this sample paper thoroughly to perform better in the final examination.

CBSE Class 12th Political Science Sample Paper by Experts

SECTION A (12x1=12MARKS)

1. The end of bipolarity in international politics led to an increase in_____________.

A) Proxy wars bеtwееn super powers
B) Arms race bеtwееn super powers
C) Multilateral diplomacy and cooperation
D) Bipolarity in international politics

2. Agenda-21 is related to which one of the following?

A) Rio Summit
B) Antarctic Treaty
C) Montreal Protocol
D) Antarctic Environmental Protocol

3. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: In the traditional view of security, most threats to a country’s security come from outside its borders.
Statement II: In world politics, each country has to be responsible for its own security.
In the light of above statement, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A) Only statement I is correct.
B) Only statement II is correct
C) Both statements I and II are correct.
D) Both statements I and II are not correct.

4 Identify the group of countries that had been part of the Soviet Union before its disintegration:

A) Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia
B) Armenia, West Germany, Azerbaijan
C) Poland, East Germany, Norway
D) Norway, Hungary, Romania

5 The idea of global security emerged in:
A) 1960s
B) 1970s
C) 1980s
D) 1990s

6 In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason(R). Choose the appropriate option as answer:
Assertion (A): At the G-8 meeting in June 2005, India pointed out that the per capita emission rates of the developing countries are a tiny fraction of those in the developed world.
Reason(R): A review of the implementation of the agreements at the Earth Summit in Rio was undertaken by India in 1997.
Options:
A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true, but R is false.
D) A is false, but R is true.

7. What is the primary purpose of India’s foreign policy?
A) Pursuing Territorial expansion
B) Promoting Economic exploitation
C) National security and economic development
D) Building exclusive military alliances

8. External affairs minister to visit China in 1979 was:
A) Rajiv Gandhi
B) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
C) P.V. Narsimha Rao
D) Manmohan Singh

9. Identify the leader who initiated the concept of integral humanism:
A) Ram Manohar Lohia
B) S.P Mukherjee
C) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya
D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

10. Match the names of the leaders given below with the political parties with the help of codes given below:

Leaders                                           Political Parties
I Acharya Narendra Dev                   i Communist Party of India
II A. K. Gopalan                              ii Bhartiya Jana Sangh
III Rafi Ahmed Kidwai                     iii Praja Socialist Party
IV Shyama Prasad Mukherjee          iv Indian National Congress
Codes:
A) I-(ii), II-(iv), III-(iii), IV-(i)
B) I-(iii), II-(i), III-(iii), IV-(iv)
C) I-(ii), II-(i), III-(iv), IV-(iii)
D) I-(iii), II-(i), III-(iv), IV-(ii)

11. ‘Bodo’ is a community in state of India. 

A) Arunachal Pradesh 

B) Assam 

C) Manipur 

D) Mizoram

12. Which of the following Schedules of the Constitution allows complete autonomy to different tribes to preserve their practices and customary laws? 

A) Fourth Schedule 

B) Sixth Schedule 

C) Seventh Schedule 

D) Eighth Schedule

SECTION B (6x2=12 MARKS)

13. Show with the help of two examples that involvement of USA in South Asia has increased after the end of ColdWar. 

14. Did the prevalence of ‘one-party dominance’ in India affect the democratic nature of Indian politics? Express your opinion.

15. ‘Nuclear weapons as deterrence or defense have limited usage against contemporary security threats to states.’ Explain the statement.

16. Did the prevalence of ‘one-party dominance’ in India affect the democratic nature of Indian politics? Express your opinion.

17. Explain any two reasons which led to a multi-party alliance system in Indian politics since 1989. 

18. List two models of development and give reason for the model adopted by India.

SECTION-C (5x4=20 MARKS)

19. Describe the circumstances that led to the Bangladesh War in 1971. 

20. Explain any two reasons for the disintegration of the Soviet Union. 

21. (a) Suggest any two measures to improve Ind Pakistan. 

OR

(b) Suggest any two measures to improve Indo-China relations. 

22. (a) Highlight any two causes of globalisation. 

OR

(b) Highlight any two positive effects of globalisation. 

23. “The best way to respond to regional aspirations is through democratic negotiations rather than through suppression.” Justify the statement with examples.    

SECTION D (3×4=12 MARKS)

24. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:

India is of the view that the major responsibility of curbing emission of greenhouse gases rests with the developed countries, which have accumulated emissions over a long period of time. India pointed out that the per capita emission rates of the developing countries are a tiny fraction of those in the developed world.  

(i) India signed and ratified the Kyoto Protocol in:
(A) August 2000
(B) August 2001
(C) August 2002
(D) August 2003

(ii) Why were some developing countries exempted from the requirements of the Kyoto Protocol?
(A) They were pioneers in developing eco-friendly technology.
(B) They were assisting some other countries to adopt clean technologies.
(C) They had already launched renewable energy programmes.
(D) Their contribution to emission of greenhouse gases was insignificant.

(iii) Where was the ‘Earth Summit’ held?
(A) Paris
(B) Rio de Janeiro
(C) Kyoto
(D) Montreal

(iv) Which one of the following is an example of ‘Global Commons’?
(A) The Great Barrier Reef
(B) The Grand Canyon
(C) The Outer Space
(D) The Sahara Desert

25. In the given political outline map of India, four States have been marked as A, B, C and D.  Identify these States on the basis of the information given below and write their correct names in your answer-book along with the respective serial number of the information used and the concerned alphabets given in the map as per the following format:

(i) The State to which the former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri belonged.

(ii) The State to which former Chief Minister S. Nijalingappa belonged.

(iii) The State where DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) came to power in 1967.

(iv) The State where the Congress Party did not get majority in 1967 Assembly elections.

26. Study the cartoon given below and answer the questions that follow:

(i) Identify and name the leader who toppled the Janata Government.

(ii) Identify and name the Prime Minister of the Janata Party Government shown in the cartoon.

(iii) Highlight any two reasons for the defeat of the Janata Party in 1980.

SECTION E (4×6=24 MARKS)

27. (a) Analyse any four factors that make the European Union an influential regional organisation.
OR
(b) “ASEAN is rapidly growing into a very important regional organisation.” Justify the statement.

28. (a) Explain the grounds on the basis of which India seeks to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council. 

OR
(b) Explain the three main complaints reflected in the resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1992 to reform the UN Security Council.

29. (a) Describe the difficulties faced by India to get the merger of all the Princely States into the Union of India.
OR
(b) Describe the events that led to the accession of Hyderabad into the Union of India.

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