Political Science Question Paper 2016
AHSEC Class 12 New Syllabus
Full Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 30
Time: Three hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
PART – A: (Contemporary World Politics)
1. Answer the following as directed: 1x6=6
- Who was the first Secretary-General of the UNO?
- Write the full form of WTO.
- Cuban Missile Crisis occurred in the year ____. (Fill in the blank)
- Who started political and economic reforms in USSR?
- Where was the first SAARC Summit held?
- What do you mean by ‘Open Door’ Policy?
2. Write the name of two countries which emerged out of Soviet disintegration. 2
3. The border conflict between China and India in 1962 was principally over ____ and ____ regions. (Fill in the blank) 2
4. Mention two issues on which India and Bangladesh cooperate. 2
5. Name two arms control agreements signed by the two super-powers during Cold War era. 2
6. Mention two sources of threats to human being. 2
7. Write the name of two organizations involved with economic globalization. 2
8. Write a note on achievements of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). 4
9. What is the relation between migration and human security? Discuss. 4
10. Discuss about the constraints on US hegemony. 4
11. Discuss briefly about the political consequences of globalization. 4
12. Justify India’s claim for permanent membership in the UN Security Council. 4
13. What are the major areas of influence of European Union? Discuss in detail. 6
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How can permanent peace be established in South Asia? Discuss. 6
14. Discuss the latest trend in Indo-US relationship. 6
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Discuss India’s stands in global environmental debates. 6
PART – B (Politics in India since Independence)
15. Answer the following as directed: 1x6=6
- Who is regarded as the ‘Father of Green Revolution’ in India?
- When was the State Reorganization Act adopted?
- The Anti-Arrack Movement is considered as a women’s movement. (Write True or False)
- Who started ‘Total Revolution’?
- Which party is the first regional party to form government in a State?
- Article ____ of the Indian Constitution gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir. (Fill in the blank)
16. Write two features of coalition government in India. 2
17. Mention two recommendations of the Mandal Commission. 2
18. Write two features of party system in India. 2
19. Write two consequences of 1977 Lok Sabha Election. 2
20. Mention two major objectives of Jawaharlal Nehru’s foreign policy. 2
21. Write two causes of origin of regionalism in India. 2
22. Why did India adopt policy of non-alignment? Discuss. 4
23. Discuss briefly about Narmada Bachao Andolan. 4
24. Explain briefly about ‘Two-Nation Theory’. 4
25. Write the main objectives of planning in India. 4
26. Discuss about the controversy relating to Presidential Election of 1969. 4
27. Discuss the consequences of National Emergency declared on 25th June, 1975. 6
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Discuss about the conflict between judiciary and executive during the decade of 1970. Who was the Prime Minister of India during that time? 5+1=6
28. What do you mean by Green Revolution? Discuss the consequences of Green Revolution. 2+4=6
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Discuss the role of Planning Commission in India. Write the name of the organization which replaces Planning Commission now. 5+1=6