CBSE Class 12 Political Science 2015 Out Side Set 2 - 0 PDF
CBSE Class 12 Political Science 2015 Out Side Set 2 - 0 PDF
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Q-2.
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Hegemony as a soft power implies class ascendency in the social, political and
particularly ideological spheres. It arises when the dominant class or a country
can win the consent of the dominated classes by persuading them to view the 1
world in a favourable manner.
Why do some people feel that Article 370 should be revoked ?
Q-3.
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Some people feel that Article 370 should be revoked because they believe that
the special status of the state conferred by this Article does not allow full
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integration of the state with India.
Q-4.
How far do you agree that the proclamation of emergency weakened the
federal distribution of power in India ?
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During the emergency, distribution of powers was suspended. All the powers
came into the hands of the central government because of the Presidential Rule. 1
Or any other relevant answer/point.
Q-5.
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Under Regionalism, the set of demands raised by the people are for the
development of that particular region within the country which is the key
feature of democracy, whereas communalism represents the demands of a
particular religious community for a separate independent region to rule over 1
or for their own vested interests.
Q-6.
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Q-7.
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Cold War ended and the US became the sole super power.
The capitalist economy became the dominant economic system
internationally.
It signifies collapse of the ideological conflict between the Socialists
and the Capitalists.
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(Any two points)
Q-8.
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Benefits of Globalisation
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Q-9.
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2x1=2
(i)
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Suggested measures
(i)
Cultural exchanges by prominent personalities.
(ii)
Economic cooperation should be encouraged by both the countries.
(iii)
Movement of citizens to interact and understand each other.
(Any two points)
2x1=2
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Q-11.
Evaluate the causes for the strained relations between India and China.
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Q-12.
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Q-13.
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Q-14.
4x1=4
2x2=4
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Q-15.
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Explain the circumstances that forced the Tibetans to leave China. Highlight
Indias role in helping the Tibetan refugees.
(i)
(ii)
Q-16.
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the one-party
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Q-17.
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Read the given passage carefully and answer the following questions :
Non alignment as a strategy evolved in the Cold War context.. with the
disintegration of USSR and the end of Cold War in 1991, non-alignment, both, as
an international movement and as the core of Indias foreign policy, lost some
of its earlier relevance and effectiveness.
(i)
Why did India adopt non-alignment ?
(ii)
Explain any two reasons for the loss of its relevance by the NonAligned Movement.
(iii)
How far do you agree that the Non-Aligned Movement has become
an international movement ?
(i)
(ii)
Due to the end of cold war.
Disintegration of USSR.
Or any other relevant answer.
(III)
Q-18.
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Read the given passage carefully and answer the following questions :
Above all, the linguistic states underlined the acceptance of the principal of
diversity. When we say that India adopted democracy, it does not simply mean
that India embraced a democratic constitution, nor does it merely mean that
India adopted the format of elections. The choice was larger than that. It was a
choice in favour of recognising and accepting the existence of differences which
could at times be oppositional. Democracy, in other words, was associated with
plurality of ideas and ways of life.
(i)
What is meant by linguistic states ?
(ii)
Why were linguistic states formed in India ? Explain any two reasons.
(iii)
How is democracy in India associated with plurality of ideas and ways
of life ?
(i)
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Q-19.
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Read the given 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.
(i)
Why did the Naxalite prefer to use violence ?
(ii)
Assess the positive role of the Naxalite Movement in spite of using
violence.
(iii)
Suggest any two measures to contain this movement.
(i)
Q-20.
Study the cartoon given below carefully and answer the following questions ;
(i)
(ii)
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(iii)
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(i)
(ii)
(iii)
China.
The Great Wall and the Dragon.
The cartoon depicts Chinas economic rise which made it a big
power. It is projected to overtake the US as the Worlds largest 1+2+2=5
economy by 2040.
Note : The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates only, in lieu of
Question No.20.
(20.3)
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20.1
20.2
China
China and India
(20.1)
(20.2)
20.3
Q-21.
Trade barriers were eliminated and SEZs were established to attract 1+2+2=5
foreign investors.
Chinas accessions to WTO in 2001 has provided it the opening to the
outside world.
In the given political outline map of India, five States are marked as (A), (B), (C),
(D) and (E). Identify them on the basis of the information given below and write
their correct names in your answer-book with their respective serial numbers
and the alphabets concerned :
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(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(i)
(ii)
Chhattisgarh
Manipur (Note: The candidates who have attempted part(ii) of
Q.No.21, may be awarded one mark, irrespective of the answer.
Kerala.
Tripura/Assam.
5x1=5
Punjab.
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
Note : The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates only, in lieu of
Question No.21.
(21.1)Which political party advanced the Two Nation Theory before
independence ?
(21.2)Name four Princely States which resisted their merger with the Indian
Union.
(21.3) Name one State each which was carved out of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.
Ans.
21.1
21.2
21.3
Muslim League.
Kashmir, Junagarh, Hyderabad, Manipur.
i) U.P.-Uttarakhand
ii) Punjab-Haryana
Q-22.
Describe any three environmental concerns that have become issues of global
politics.
1+2+2=5
OR
Describe any three effects of globalization on the economy of a country.
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3x2=6
OR
The effects of globalisation:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
Q-23.
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3x2=6
Describe any three obstacles that delayed the merger of Jammu and Kashmir with
India.
OR
Describe any three points of consensus that emerged among most political parties
in India in spite of severe competition and conflicts.
The obstacles that delayed the merger of Jammu and Kashmir with India:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Jammu and Kashmirs Hindu ruler Maharaja Hari Singh did not want
to merge with India and declared its independence.
On the other hand, the Pakistani leaders thought that since a great
majority of the population of the state was Muslim, the state should
merge with Pakistan.
Pakistan sent tribal infiltrations to capture Kashmir. This forced
Maharaja Hari Singh to ask India for military help. India extended
military help only after Maharaja has signed the Instrument of
Accession with the government of India.
As a result of the tribal invasion of the state in 1947, a part of the state
came under Pakistans occupation which is known as Azad
Kashmir.
Or any other relevant point
3x2=6
(Any three points)
OR
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The consensus that emerged among most political parties in India in spite of
severe competition and conflicts :
(i)
First agreement of new economic policies- while many groups are
opposed to the new economic policies, most political parties are in
support of the new economic policies. Most parties believe that these
policies would lead the country to prosperity and a status of economic
power in the world.
(ii)
Second, acceptance of the political and social claims of the backward
castes political parties have recognized that the social and political
claims of the backward castes need to be accepted. As a result all
political parties now support reservation of seats for the backward
classes ikn the education and employment. Political parties are also
willing to ensure that the OBCs get adequate share of power.
(iii)
Third, acceptance of the role of state level parties in governance of the
country the distinction between state level and national level parties
is fast becoming less important. State level parties are sharing power
at the national level and have played a central role in the countrys
politics of last twenty years or so.
(iv)
Emphasis on pragmatic considerations rather than ideological
positions and political alliances without political agreement
coalition politics has shifted the focus of political parties from
ideological differences to power sharing arrangements.
Or any other relevant point
3x2=6
(Any three points)
Q 24.
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OR
Factors responsible for the European Union to be a highly influential
regional organization:(i)
(ii)
Influence of EU in Political fields : Its two members Britain and France hold permanent
seats in the UN Security Council.
It also includes several non-permanent members of
the UNSC.
The EU has influenced some US policies such as the
current US position on Irans nuclear programme.
(iii)
Influence of EU in military fields : The EUs combined Armed Forces are the second
largest in the world.
Its total spending on defence is second after the US.
Its two members Britain and France also have nuclear
arsenals of approximately 550 nuclear war heads.
3x2=6
Give any three suitable arguments to support Indias candidature for the
permanent membership of the U.N. Security Council.
OR
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.
Ans.
(i)
(ii)
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(iii)
(iv)
(v)
3x2=6
Or
The differences in the threats that people in the Third World faced and those
living in the First World.
(i)
The Third world countries face the threats not only from outside
their borders, but also from within. On the other hand, most of the
First World countries face threats only from outside their borders.
(ii)
Third World faces threats from separatist movements . There is no
such threat in the First World Countries.
(iii)
For the newly independent Third World Countries, external and
internal wars posed a serious challenge to their security than the
First world countries faced.
Or any other relevant point.
Q-26.
OR
Explain the circumstances that led to the mid-term elections in 1980.
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(ii)
Q-27.
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If the Cold War had not taken place , it would have affected Indian foreign
policy in the following manners:
(i)
India would have retained the adopted independent foreign policy .
(ii)
Since the rivalry between many major powers would have increased
hatred and enmity, India would have been compelled to join the
arms race to become a strong nation to defend its independence and
sovereignty.
(iii)
Indian would have the become a super power in Asia because of her
large territory, human resource and strategic location.
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OR
If the Soviet Union had not disintegrated, it would definitely have
affected the following developments.
(i)
Cold War confrontations would not have ended and United
Nations would not have become the only super power of the
World.
(ii)
Most of the countries which were part of erstwhile USSR
would have never got independence.
(iii)
Accumulation of nuclear weapons would have continued
endlessly.
Or any other relevant point
( Any three to be explained)
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