MBOSE Class 12 Question Paper 2026 for Political Science

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MBOSE Class 12 2026
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MBOSE Class 12 2026 Question Paper Political Science

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POLITICAL SCIENCE

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Full Marks : 80

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(ii) Attempt all parts of a question together at one place.

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SECTION—A
( Marks : 12 )

1. Which among the following is not an outcome of the
disintegration of the USSR? 1

(a) End of the ideological war between the US and
the USSR

(b) Birth of CIS

(c) Change in the balance of power in the world order

(d) Crisis in the Middle East

2. In this question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed
by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the appropriate
answer from the options given below as the correct
answer : 1

Assertion (A) :
In December 1991, under the leadership of Yeltsin,
Russia, Ukraine and Georgia, three major republics
of the USSR, declared that the Soviet Union was
disbanded.

Reason (R) :
The internal weakness of the Soviet Union political
and economic institution failed to meet the
aspiration of the Soviet people.

Options :

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct
explanation of A

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4. Which of the following statements is incorrect about
terrorism? 1

(a) Terrorism refers to political violence that targets
civilians.

(b) Terrorism involves hijacking planes or planting
bombs in trains, cafes, markets and crowded places.

(c) It refers to the rule of an area and its people by
an external Sovereignty.

(d) It is not an ideology like Communism or Capitalism.
Rather, it is a tactic—a strategy used to achieve
a specified end.

5. How does UNFCCC aim to protect the climate system? 1

(a) On the basis of equity

(b) On the basis of common but differentiated
responsibilities

(c) Both of the above

(d) None of the above

6. Arrange the following in chronological order of their
formation : 1

1. The Energy Conservation Act

2. The Paris Agreement on Climate

3. The Electricity Act

4. The Montreal Protocol

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8. Select the correct statements about the Socialist Party : 1

1. The Congress Socialist Party (CSP) was formed within
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4. The Socialist Party won the largest number of seats
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Choose the correct option.

(a) 1, 2 and 4

(b) 1, 2 and 3

(c) 1 and 2

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

9. The first Summit of the NAM was held in 1

(a) Belgrade

(b) Uzbekistan

(c) Delhi

(d) China

10. Which of the following issues led to the attack on Egypt
in 1956 by Britain? 1

(a) Suez Canal issue

(b) Suzhou Canal issue

(c) Panama Canal issue

(d) Bruges Canal issue

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12. When was Article 370 related to Jammu and Kashmir
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14. Examine India’s relation with Bhutan. 2

15. What is meant by Human Security? 2

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16. What problems did the Election Commission face
while holding the first General Elections in the country?
Mention any two. 2

17. What do you mean by ‘End of Congressism’? 2

18. What was the basic objective of the First Five-Year Plan? 2

SECTION—C
( Marks : 20 )

19. Evaluate the impact of the Chinese invasion of 1962 in
denting India’s image at home and abroad. 4

20. Why and how did the Mizo Movement for secession gain
popular support? 4

21. (a) Explain the consequences of the disintegration of
the Soviet Union. 4

Or

(b) “Most former Soviet republics had tensions and
conflicts.” Support the statement with examples.

22. (a) How has technology contributed to globalization? 4

Or

(b) Analyze any two reasons for resistance to
globalization in India.

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( Marks : 12 )

24. Study the picture given below and answer the questions
that follow : 1×4=4

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Choose the most appropriate option :

1. According to the picture given in Page No. 9, what are
the most important resources in global strategy?
(a) Automobiles
(b) Human resources
(c) Arms and weapons
(d) Oil and natural resources

2. An example of a country depicted by the men in
uniform is
(a) USA
(b) USSR
(c) UK
(d) Japan

3. What does the picture given in Page No. 9 depict?
(a) Military saving the citizens from foreign attacks
(b) The working of neocolonialism
(c) Asking the people not to go outside their homes
during war
(d) Attacking citizens

4. According to the image given in Page No. 9, why is
oil given importance?
(a) Because it is good for health
(b) It should be stored carefully for future use
(c) It is portable and indispensable fuel
(d) It is used in industries

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3. Which principle did India follow to curb emission?
4. India’s international negotiation position is based
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25. In the given outline political map of India, four States
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with the respective serial numbers of the information
used and the concerned alphabets as per the format
that follows : 1×4=4

Sr. Number for the Concerned alphabet Name of the State
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2. The State associated with the formation of DK,
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3. The State where a coalition called the ‘Popular
United Front’ came to power after 1967 Elections

4. The official Congress candidate for the 1969
Presidential Election belonged to this State

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In spite of the many conflicts, the States of South Asia
recognize the importance of cooperation and friendly
relationship among themselves. The South Asian
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the SAARC has not had much success. SAARC members
signed the South Asian Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA)
which promised the formation of a free trade zone for
the whole of South Asia.

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1. Which of the following was the primary goal of
establishing the South Asian Association for
Regional Cooperation (SAARC)?

(a) To create a unified military force

(b) To enhance mutual support

(c) To develop a common currency

(d) To resolve territorial disputes among member
States

2. What was the main objective of the South Asian Free
Trade Agreement (SAFTA)?

(a) To create safer environment for investment

(b) To establish free and fair marketplace

(c) To form Chamber of South Asian Association of
Commerce

(d) To promote business through cultural ties

3. Explain the significance of SAARC in South Asia
and the factor which led to the limited success
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30. (a) Mention two reforms in the UN after the Cold War.
What are the changes that occur after the end of
the Cold War? 2+4=6

Or
(b) How has India supported the restructuring of
the UN? 6

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Full Marks : 100

Time : 3 hours

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2. The right to work is a/an
(a) social right
(b) political right
(c) economic right

3. “Man is born free but everywhere he is in chains”,
was said by
(a) Locke
(b) Rousseau
(c) Hobbes

4. The equality before law falls in the category of
(a) legal equality
(b) political equality
(c) economic equality

5. Which one of the following is not a source of law?
(a) Custom
(b) Religion
(c) Superstition

6. Adult suffrage is a system of franchise where
(a) all adult male citizens have the right to vote
(b) all adult female citizens have the right to vote
(c) all adult male and female citizens have the
right to vote

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11. Which of the following is not a feature of liberalism?
(a) Nationalism
(b) Impersonalism
(c) Universalism

12. The judges of the International Court of Justice
are elected for a period of
(a) six years
(b) nine years
(c) five years

13. Which of the following countries is not a permanent
member of the UN Security Council?
(a) China
(b) France
(c) Japan

14. The ‘right to property’ was deleted from the list of
fundamental rights by the
(a) 38th Amendment
(b) 42nd Amendment
(c) 44th Amendment

15. The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian
Constitution are found in
(a) Part III
(b) Part IV
(c) Part IVA

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(b) The Members of the Lok Sabha
(c) The Members of the State Legislative Assembly

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21. A candidate for election to the House of the People
must be
(a) 25 years
(b) 30 years
(c) 35 years

22. When was the Supreme Court of India inaugurated?
(a) 1949
(b) 1950
(c) 1952

23. India’s main issue for reforms of the United Nations
is related to
(a) reconstruction of the Security Council
(b) reconstruction of the General Assembly
(c) expansion of the Secretary-General’s role

24. The National Human Rights Commission was
established on
(a) 12th October, 1991
(b) 12th October, 1992
(c) 12th October, 1993

25. Which of the following countries is not a member
of NAM?
(a) India
(b) Pakistan
(c) USA

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10. The Union Council of Ministers is more powerful
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11. A Money Bill can be introduced in either House of
the Parliament.

12. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India
is appointed by the President.

13. The Non-Aligned Movement was launched in the
year 1961.

14. The term of the Lok Sabha cannot be extended at all.

15. The joint sitting of the Parliament is presided over
by the President.

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C. Answer the following questions in about 2 or 3 sentences
each (any ten) : 2×10=20

1. Mention two ways in which law protects liberty.

2. What is universal adult franchise?

3. Mention two differences between citizens and aliens.

4. Give two reasons why people obey laws.

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8. Mention any four writs issued by the Supreme Court
for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.

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( PART : B—DESCRIPTIVE )
( Marks : 50 )

GROUP—A
( Political Theory )

Answer any three of the following questions : 10×3=30

1. Define liberty. Explain the relationship between law and
liberty. 2+8=10

2. What is justice? Examine the different kinds of justice.
2+8=10

3. Define citizenship. Explain the methods of acquiring
citizenship. 2+8=10

4. What is proportional representation? Discuss its merits
and demerits. 2+8=10

5. Explain the features of negative liberalism and positive
liberalism. 5+5=10

6. Describe the composition, powers and functions of the
UN General Assembly. 2+8=10

7. Write short notes on any two of the following : 5×2=10

(a) Duties of the citizens

(b) Religion as a source of law

(c) Merits of universal adult franchise

(d) Class struggle

(e) Five basic principles of the UN

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8. Classify and explain the Directive Principles of State
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9. Describe the powers and functions of the President of
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12. Examine India’s relation with the United Nations.

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(e) Disarmament

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