(Download) CBSE: Class XII Political Science Question Paper - 2018

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Question Papers For Board Examinations 2018

Class – XII

Subject – Political Science

Subject :- Political Science

Class : XII

Year : 2018

General Instructions :(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Questions number 1 – 5 are of one mark each. The answers to these questions should not exceed 20 words each.
(iii) Questions number 6 – 10 are of two marks each. The answers to these questions should not exceed 40 words each.
(iv) Questions number 11 – 16 are of four marks each. The answers to these questions should not exceed 100 words each.
(v) Questions number 17 – 21 are of five marks each. The answers to these questions should not exceed 150 words each.
(vi) Question number 21 is a map-based question. Write its answers in your answer-book.
(vii) Questions number 22 – 27 are of six marks each. The answers to these questions should not exceed 150 words each.

Questions :

1. What is meant by ‘Western Alliance’ ?
2. Which one of the following statements about the ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka is false ?
(a) Politics in Sri Lanka openly favoured the Sinhalas.
(b) Interests of Tamils were neglected.
(c) Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam were supported by the SAARC countries.
(d) There was no political equality in Sri Lanka.
3. Analyse any one reason for the defeat of the Congress Party in 1977.
4. Explain the concept of a ‘Coalition Government’.
5. Which popular movement led to the empowerment of women ?