Commerce (English Medium) Class 12 - CBSE Question Bank Solutions for Political Science

Evaluate the consequences of declaration of emergency in 1975.

In the given political map of India, four places are marked as A, B, C and D. Identify them with the help of information given below and write their correct names in the answer-book along with their serial numbers and the alphabets concerned:

i. The State related to Chipko Movement.

ii. The State where a special opinion poll was held asking people to decide if they wanted to merge with Maharashtra or remain separate.

iii. The State out of which the States of Meghalaya, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh were created.

iv. The State related to Narmada Sagar project.

How did the reorganization of States take place in India after its independence? Explain.

Examine any six reasons for the imposition of emergency in India in 1975.

Examine the major issues which led to the split of Congress part in 1969.

Study the passage the given below and answer the following questions that follow:

Sardar Sarovar project is a multipurpose mega-scale dam. It required relocation of around two and a half lakh people from the villages. Issues of relocation and proper rehabilitations of the project-affected people were first raised by the local activist group. It was around 1988-89 that the issues crystallized under the banner of the NBAa loose collector of local voluntary organization.

Question:

i. Why is the Sardar Sarovar Project mentioned as multipurpose mega-scale dam?

ii. Why was it opposed by the villagers?

iii. Name the organizations which led the movement against this project

iv. What was the main demand of the local activist group?

What does the logo on the ASEAN flag symbolize?

Why and how did the Mizo Movement for succession gain popular support?

Explain any four reasons for the dominance of the Congress Party in the first three general elections in India.

Why was the end of the Second World War considered to be the beginning of Cold War? Explain.

Assess the role of ASEAN as an economic association.

Why is emergency considered to be one of the most controversial episodes in Indian politics? Analyse any three reasons.

How far do you agree that the proclamation of emergency weakened the federal distribution of power in India?

Identify the most important outcome of the Rio Summit.

"Democracy is becoming the first choice of the people of South Asia." Justify the statement.

Read the above passage carefully and answer the following questions:

The Naxalite Movement has used force to snatch land from the rich landowners and give it to the poor and the landless. Its supporters advocated the use of violent means to achieve their political goals. In spite of the use of preventive detention and other strong measures adopted by the West Bengal government..., the Naxalite Movement did not come to an end. In later years, it spread to many other parts of the country.

1. Why did Naxalite prefer to use violence?
2. Assess the positive role of the Naxalite Movement in spite of using violence?
3. Suggest any two measures to contain this movement.

Which three major developments took place in Indian politics during the last decade of the 20th century? Describe.

How are the threats faced by the people in the Third World different from those faced by the people living in the First World? Support your answer with examples.

Analyse any three factors responsible for the European Union to be a highly influential regional organisation.