Political Science Delhi Set 3 2024-2025 Commerce (English Medium) Class 12 Question Paper Solution

Statement - I: The Maldives was a Sultanate till 1965. In 1965, it was transformed into a republic with a presidential form of government.

Statement - II: The Maldivian Democratic Party dominates the political affairs of the island and it won the 2018 elections.

Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

Statement I is true, but Statement II is false.

Statement I is false, but Statement II is true.

Which statement among the following is correct about the planning ideology of left wing?

The Left supports a free-market economy.

They support government policies which are for the benefit of poor sections.

They do not want unnecessary intervention of government in the economy.

They advocate for progressive policies.

Assertion (A): The entry and the increased role of multinational companies all over the world leads to a reduction in the capacity of governments to take decisions on their own.

Reason (R): The state continues to discharge its essential functions and consciously withdraws from certain domains from which it wishes to.

Both the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are correct and the Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

Both the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are correct, but the Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

The Assertion (A) is incorrect, but the Reason (R) is correct.

The Assertion (A) is correct, but the Reason (R) is incorrect.

Identify the main reason for the split in Congress Party in 1969.

Change in the ideology of Congress Party.

Dominance of the Congress syndicate.

Difference of opinion among the opposition parties.

Opposition parties came together.

Which of the following events made the South Asian region a sudden focus of global attention after the cold war period?

Bangladesh War of 1971.

Ethnic conflict of Sri Lanka.

India and Pakistan both became nuclear power.

Kargil conflict between India and Pakistan.

Identify and choose the incorrect pair:

Lal Bahadur Shastri - Jai Jawan Jai Kisan

Indira Gandhi - Garibi Hatao

Syndicate - A group of powerful opposition leaders against Indira Gandhi

Grand Alliance - Formed by all Non-Congress Parties

The NITI Aayog acts in the spirit of ______ as it ensures equal participation of all the states of India.

regulating body

cooperative federalism

policy advisor

voluntary body

Match the terms given in Column ‘A’ correctly with Column ‘B’ and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

I - iii, II - i, III - iv, IV - ii

I - iv, II - i, III - iii, IV - ii

I - iv, II - iii, III - ii, IV - i

I - ii, II - iv, III - iii, IV - i

Arrange the following in chronological order of their formation:

1. The World Trade Organisation
2. World Bank
3. The International Atomic Energy Agency
4. United Nations Organisation

Choose the correct option:

I, II, III, IV

II, IV, III, I

IV, I, III, II

III, I, II, IV

Institutional safeguards to minimize the negative effects of globalization on those who are economically weak are known as ______.

Welfare measures

Social safety nets

Economic liberalization

Voluntary services

Name the alliance that formed the government in March 1998.

United Front

NDA

UPA

National Front

Name the founder leader of Bahujan Samaj Party.

B.R. Ambedkar

Mayawati

Mulayam Singh

Kanshi Ram

Justify that “Regionalism is not as dangerous as Communalism”.

Explain any two political consequences of globalisation.

Can Shock Therapy be called the best way to make transition from authoritarian socialist system to liberal capitalist system after the disintegration of Soviet Union? Explain.

Name any four green house gases.

Describe any two circumstances that favoured Indira Gandhi to become Prime Minister after the death of Lal Bahadur Shastri.

Explain the two commonly agreed upon goals of the national movement which were achieved after independence.

Describe any four consequences of the disintegration of Soviet Union

Describe the role of Jaya Prakash Narayan in Indian National Politics.

Describe any two reasons for the victory of Janata Party in 1977 Lok Sabha elections.

Highlight any two threats to the survival of Indigenous people.

How is the South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) a major regional initiative by South Asian states to evolve co-operation through multilateral means? Assess.

“Despite the mixed record of democratic experiences, the people of South Asian countries share the aspiration for democracy.” Justify the statement with two suitable arguments.

“One party dominance did not affect the very essence of Indian democracy.” Justify the statement with any two arguments.

Study the given cartoon and answer the questions that follow:

1. What does the cartoon depict?
   1. Influence of UNO on the World
   2. Influence of USA on UNO
   3. Relevance of UNO
   4. Influence of USA on the World
2. What message is given by the cartoon?
   1. If UN fails then the US can control the world by its military power.
   2. Economic superiority of US
   3. Veto power of permanent members of UN
   4. US is the largest contributor to UN
3. Why this cartoon is not relevant today?
   1. UN has become more powerful.
   2. Many new powerful international organisations have emerged.
   3. Countries are not having faith in UN.
   4. Now many new centres of power have emerged.
4. What is the primary objective of UNO?
   1. To foster economic ties of the developed nations.
   2. To promote international peace and co-operation.
   3. To eradicate terrorism.
   4. To promote health care.

Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:

1. Which period in India is seen as a period of grooming regional aspirations for autonomy?
   1. 1960s
   2. 1970s
   3. 1980s
   4. 1990s
2. Which type of diversity is dominant in India?
   1. Social diversity
   2. Political diversity
   3. Cultural diversity
   4. Regional diversity
3. How does democracy deal with the regional problems?
   1. Through regular negotiations
   2. Through strong steps
   3. Through elections
   4. Through economic measures
4. Which one of the following joined Indian Union in 1975?
   1. Goa
   2. Sikkim
   3. Puducherry
   4. An lsland

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 numbers of the information used and the concerned alphabets shown in the map as per the format that follows:

1. The Princely State whose ruler resisted its merger with India.
2. The State that was most affected by the partition of the country.
3. The State carved out from Madhya Pradesh.
4. The State that was formed in 1952.

“The foreign policy of independent India has pursued the dream of a peaceful world.” Support the statement with any three suitable arguments.

“India played an important role in maintaining Afro-Asian Unity.” Support the statement with three suitable examples.

Explain health epidemics and terrorism as the two new sources of threat under the non-traditional sources of threat to security.

Suggest the type of security that India should prefer to fight the threats like poverty and epidemics.

Describe any three major developments that took place in Indian politics in the last decade of the 20^th century.

Describe any three recommendations of the Mandal Commission to solve the problems of the other backward classes.

Explain any two contentious issues between China and India. Suggest any two measures to resolve these issues for greater cooperation.

“ASEAN took steps to establish an ASEAN community on the basis of its three pillars.” Explain the importance of these three pillars.