Class 12 Political Science Sample Paper Term 1 With Solutions Set B

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Sample Paper Term 1 Class 12 Political Science With Solutions Set B

Section – A

1. Soviet Union was disintegrated into …… number of countries.
(a) 15
(b) 14
(c) 13
(d) 18   

2. Which of the following statements are true regarding the cause of Arab Spring?
(i) The rise in price of food leading to food crises gave rise to the political unrest.
(ii) Increase in unemployment especially among youths and females.
(iii) The demand for political freedom and removal of economic inequalities.
Select the correct answer.
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) Both (ii) and (iii)
(c) Only (iii)
(d) All of these   

3. The Post-Soviet countries underwent a process of transition from authoritarian socialist system to ……….. capitalism system.
(a) democratic
(b) authoritative
(c) aristocratic
(d) systematic   

4. Tulip Revolution happened in which country?
(a) Kyrgyzstan
(b) Moldova
(c) Georgia
(d) Ukraine   

5. Which was also known as Video Game War?
(a) First World War
(b) Second World War
(c) First Gulf War
(d) None of these   

6. What was the sudden cause of Arab Spring?
(a) Self immolation of Mohamed Bouazig
(b) Demand for political freedom
(c) Awareness among people
(d) All of these   

7. J. K. Kumarappa worked in which field?
(a) Rural agriculture
(b) Rural industrialisation
(c) Urban industrialisation
(d) None of these   

8. Five Year Plan focussed on which sectors?
(a) Irrigation
(b) Dams
(c) Land Reforms
(d) All of these 

9. Who among the following was author of the book ‘Economy of Permanence’?
(a) PC Mahanalobis
(b) KN Raj
(c) JC Kumarappa
(d) None of these     

10. …… is an economic and political system that acccumulates strong politics and competition.
(a) Democratic socialist system
(b) Democratic capitalist system
(c) Democratic political system
(d) Democratic economic system   

11. Which of the following is also known as Baghdad Treaty?
(a) CENTO
(b) SEATO
(c) WHO
(d) None of these   

12. Arrange in sequence.
(i) Abolition of Planning Commission
(ii) Formation of Planning Commission
(iii) Formation of NITI Aayog
(iv) Formation of National Development Council
Codes
(a) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(b) (ii), (i), (iii) and (iv)
(c) (ii), (iv), (i) and (iii)
(d) (iv), (iii), (ii) and (i)     

13. Which conference was known as Bandung Conference?
(a) Afro – Asian Conference
(b) Yalta Conference
(c) Asian Relations Conference
(d) Stockholm Conference     

14. After the end of ……….. NAM proved to be powerful mechanism to forge …… which was essential for their collective self-reliance in the present market driven global order.
(a) Second World War, North-South Cooperation
(b) Cold War, South-South Cooperation
(c) First World War, South-South Cooperation
(d) None of the above   

15. The major consequences of partition were
(i) Partition caused massacre on both sides of the border.
(ii) People of one community were killed and injured by the other community in the name of religion.
(iii) Minorities on both sides of border were forced to abandon on their home.
Select the correct answer using codes given below
(a) Only (i)
(b) Only (ii)
(c) (i) and (ii)
(d) (i), (ii) and (iii)   

16. Who was the co-founder of NAM?
(a) Ambedkar
(b) Nehru
(c) Gandhi
(d) None of these   

17. WHO was established on
(a) 7th April, 1948
(b) 8th April, 1950
(c) 7th April, 1949
(d) 7th April, 1950   

18. The functions of UNICEF is to provide
(a) Primary healthcare nutrition
(b) High level education
(c) Womens development in all countries
(d) All of these     

19. Chinese incursion into Ladakh was held in which year?
(a) 1961
(b) 1963
(c) 1962
(d) 1964     

20. In which Indian state elections were first held on the basis of Universal Adult Franchise?
(a) Manipur
(b) Mizoram
(c) Nagaland
(d) Tripura 

21. When was Asians Relations Conference held?
(a) March 1948
(b) March 1950
(c) March 1947
(d) March 1946   

22. Nehru wanted to achieve the objectives of Foreign Policy through the policy of
(a) NAM
(b) Extremism
(c) Communalism
(d) None of these   

23. What are not the objectives of NITI Aayog?
(i) To design strategic and long term policy and programmes.
(ii) To actively monitor and evaluate the implementations of programmes.
(iii) To develop mechanisms to formulate credible plans at the village level.
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(d) All are objectives of NITI Aayog   

24. Among the following who was the President of Indonesia. Who led the freedom struggle and organised Bandung Conference?
(a) Josip Broz Tito
(b) Sukarno
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru
(d) Gamal Nasser     

Section – B

25. Consider the following statements regarding land reforms.
(i) During independent India, land reforms did not take place effectively in most parts of the country.
(ii) Political power was in the hands of the landowning classes.
(iii) Industrialists were continued to be in benefit.
Select the correct codes
(a) Both (i) and (ii)
(b) Both (ii) and (iii)
(c) Both (i) and (iii)
(d) (i), (ii) and (iii)   

26. Which one is the correct option for UNESCO?
(a) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation
(b) Unity National Educational, Science and Cultural Organisation
(c) Unique National Environmental, Science and Communication Organisation
(d) None of the above   

27. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct options.
Assertion (A) The Sino- Indian conflict affected the opposition as well.
Reason (R) This and the growing rift between China and the Soviet Union created irreconcilable differences within the Communist Party of India (CPI).
Codes
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and but (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.   

28. Which of the following statements are incorrect about International Labour Standards?
(i) These are binding in nature
(ii) The ILO sets international labour standards with conventions
Select the correct codes
(a) Only (i)
(b) Only (ii)
(c) Both (ii) and (ii)
(d) Neither (a) nor (b)     

29. Kargil conflict was held in which year?
(a) 1999
(b) 2000
(c) 1998
(d) 1997   

30. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct options.
Assertion (A) Huge allocations were made for large-scale projects like the Bhakhra Nangal Dam.
Reason (R) Agricultural sector was hit hardest by Partition and needed urgent attention.
Codes
(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.   

31. The two goals of nation building were
(i) India will be governed by democratic government after Independence.
(ii) Government will work for the good of all, particularly poor and socially disadvantaged groups.
Select the correct code
(a) Only (i)
(b) Only (ii)
(c) Both (i) and (ii)
(d) Neither (i) nor (ii)   

32. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct options.
Assertion (A) The Western Alliance was formalised into an organisation, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), which came into existence in April 1949.
Reason (R) The Eastern Alliance, known as the CENTO, was led by the Soviet Union.
Codes
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and but (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.   

33. Which of the following statements are correct regarding United Nations?
(i) The Present and the Ninth Secretary General of UN is Antonio Guterres.
(ii) He took over as the Secretary General on 1st January, 2017.
(iii) Antonio Guterres was Prime Minister of Berlin from 1995 to 2002.
Select the correct codes
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) only (ii) and (iii)
(c) Only (i) and (iii)
(d) All of these   

34. Consider the following statements regarding the consequences of Partition.
(i) Writers, poets and film-makers in India and Pakistan have shown the violence and suffering of people.
(ii) The Partition was only a division of properties.
(iii) It is estimated that the partition forced nearly 80 people to migrate.
Select the correct statement with the help of options given below.
(a) Only (i)
(b) Both (i) and (iii)
(c) Both (i) and (ii)
(d) None of these   

35. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct options.
Assertion (A) After the Second World War, the Soviet Union became a powerful nation.
Reason (R) Except the US, its economy was developed as compared to other nations.
Codes
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and but (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.   

36. The …… is the only ‘Tripartite UN agency. It was founded in …… in its constitution forming part of Treaty of versaillies.
(a) WHO, 1920
(b) ILO, 1919
(c) UNICEF, 1919
(d) UNESCO, 1920   

37. The ………… intervention and the bombing of Yogoslavia followed the inter-ethnic Civil War. 
(a) NAM
(b) NATO
(c) CENTO
(d) None of these    

38. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct options.
Assertion (A) The conflicts between the states are discussed both in General Assembly and Security Council.
Reason (R) The structures and powers and agencies of UN are limited.
Codes
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and but (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.   

39. The Socialist Model was taken from …… and the liberal capitalist model was taken from Europe and ………… .
(a) USA, USSR
(b) Portugal, Berlin
(c) USSR, USA
(d) Canada, India   

40. In which Five Year Plan governance was considered as a factor of development and Agriculture and declared as prime motive of economy?
(a) Twelfth Five Year Plan
(b) Eigth Five Year Plan
(c) Tenth Five year plan
(d) Seventh Five Year Plan   

41. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct options.
Assertion (A) People of one community were killed and injured by people of other community in the name of religion.
Reason (R) Partition caused massacre on both sides of the borders.
Codes
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and but (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. 

42. India joined UN in which year?
(a) 1945
(b) 1946
(c) 1947
(d) 1948   

43. Consider the following statements regarding criteria for new permanent and non-permanent number.
(i) A new member should be major economic power.
(ii) Amajor military power.
(iii) A substantial contributer to UN Budget.
Which of the statements above are correct?
(a) (i) and (iii)
(b) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(c) Only (ii)
(d) (i) and (ii)   

44. How many member countries have got veto power in the UN Security Council?
(a) All the five permanent members
(b) All the non-permanent members
(c) Both permanent and non-permanent
(d) None of these   

45. The ASEAN regional forum carries out the ……………… .
(a) coordination of security and foreign policy
(b) regional place
(c) counter terrorism
(d) FDI   

46. Which organ of United Nation in responsible for maintaining peace and security?
(a) Security Council
(b) General Assembly
(c) Economic and Social Council
(d) Trusteeship Council   

47. Which of the following statements are incorrect?
(a) UN Security Council lacks equitable representation.
(b) There are 6 parameters in UN Security Council for considering the countries for permanent membership.
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) Neither (a) nor (b) 

48. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(a) Hyderabad was the largest princely state.
(b) The state was ruled by Nizam from 1724 to 1857.
(c) Hyderabad became first princely state to come under British paramountacy.
(d) All of the above   

Section – C

49. Observe the picture given below and answer the questions that follow.

Identify and name the person who is holding the balancing beam between the public sector and the private sector?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Motilal Nehru
(c) Lal Bahadur Shastri
(d) Jagjivan Ram 

50. Study the picture given below and answer the question that follow.

Which two countries relationship were strained after suppression of Tibetan culture?
(a) India and Nepal
(b) India and Bangladesh
(c) India and China
(d) India and Myanmar   

51. Study the picture given below and answer the question that follow.

Which of the following ideas did not form part of the phase of India’s development policy?
(a) Planning
(b) Cooperative Farming
(c) Liberalisation
(d) Self sufficiency   

Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The declaration on the disintegration of the USSR and the formation of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) came as a surprise to the other republics, especially to the Central Asian ones. The exclusion of these republics was an issue that was quickly solved by making them founding members of the CIS. Russia was now accepted as the successor state of the Soviet Union. It inherited the Soviet seat in the UN Security Council. Russia accepted all the international treaties and commitments of the Soviet Union.

52. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(i) Communist Party had ruled the Soviet Union for over 50 years.
(ii) The Soviet economy used much of its resources in maintaining a nuclear and military arsenal.
Select the correct code.
(a) Only (i)
(b) Only (ii)
(c) Both (i) and (ii)
(d) Neither (i) nor (ii) 

53. Which among the following state was accepted as a successor state of the Soviet Union?
(a) Ukraine
(b) Latvia
(c) Russia
(d) Belarus   

54. Disintegration of USSR came as a surprise because ……………
(a) It emerged as a great power after the Second World War.
(b) It had vast energy resources.
(c) In the arms race, Soviet Union managed to match the US.
(d) All of the above   

55. What kind of role was played by the successor of Soviet Union in the International Politics?
(a) It accepted all international treaties and commitments of the Soviet Union.
(b) It inherited the Soviet Seat in the UN Security Council.
(c) It signed treaties with the US.
(d) Both (a) and (b)   

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

By 2011, the UN had 193 member states. These includeed almost all independent states. In the UN General Assembly, all members have one vote each. In the UN Security Council, there are five permanent members. These are: the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France and China.
These states were selected as permanent members as they were the most powerful immediately after the Second World War and they constituted the victory in the war.

56. How many member states were there in the UN by 2011?
(a) 190
(b) 192
(c) 193
(d) 194     

57. Which of the following country is not a permanent member of UN Security Council?
(a) China
(b) France
(c) Vietnam
(d) USA 

58. Which among the following state joined the UN before 2011?
(a) Vietnam
(b) Iraq
(c) South Sudan
(d) Japan   

59. Why only some states are part of permanent membership in the UN Security Council?
(a) Because these states were independent at the time of Second World War.
(b) Because they were the most powerful countries immediately after the Second World War and they also emerged victorious.
(c) Because these countries were colonial powers.
(d) None of the above   

60. The objective of UN is to promote Respect for
(a) Respect for Human Rights
(b) Respect for Dignity
(c) Respect for Freedom
(d) All of these