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We have prepared Top 50 MCQs with answers covering all the important topics of CBSE Class 12 Political Science syllabus.

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CBSE 12th Political Science 2025: Top 50 MCQs with Answers

1. Who was the 8th and final leader of the Soviet Union?
a) Anatoly Lukyano
b) Mikhail Gorbachev
c) Vladimir Lenin
d) Joseph Stalin

2. Which year marked the official disintegration of the Soviet Union?
a) 1991
b) 1998
c) 1987
d) 1999

3. Which economic restructuring policy was introduced by Gorbachev?
a) Glasnost
b) Perestroika
c) Shock Therapy
d) Communism

4. Which military alliance was formed by the USSR and its allies?
a) NATO
b) SEATO
c) Warsaw Pact
d) ASEAN

5. What was the policy of openness introduced by Gorbachev called?
a) Glasnost
b) Perestroika
c) Marxism
d) Communism

6. How many countries are currently in NATO?
a) 39
b) 45
c) 30
d) 15

7. Which treaty established the European Union in 1992?
a) Treaty of Rome
b) Maastricht Treaty
c) Paris Treaty
d) Lisbon Treaty

8. Which two countries resisted the Maastricht Treaty?
a) Denmark & Britain
b) France & USA
c) Denmark & Sweden
d) Germany & Spain

9. Which year marked the first direct elections to the European Parliament?
a) 1975
b) 1979
c) 1985
d) 1993

10. The ASEAN motto is:
a) "One Nation, One Vision"
b) "One Vision, One Identity, One Community"
c) "Asian Unity"
d) "Stronger Together"

11. Which of the following is NOT a founding member of ASEAN?
a) Indonesia
b) Singapore
c) Myanmar
d) Thailand

12. Which regional organization created the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF)?
a) ASEAN
b) SAARC
c) BRICS
d) EU

13. Which year did China adopt the Open Door Policy?
a) 1973
b) 1978
c) 1982
d) 1991

14. Which country is NOT a BRICS member?
a) India
b) Japan
c) Brazil
d) South Africa

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15. Which major event led to the creation of Bangladesh?
a) 1971 Indo-Pak War
b) Cold War
c) Fall of Berlin Wall
d) Gulf War

16. Which is NOT a part of the South Asian region?
a) Nepal
b) Maldives
c) Afghanistan
d) China

17. What is the primary objective of SAARC?
a) Promoting regional cooperation
b) Establishing military dominance
c) Expanding economic ties with Europe
d) Creating a common South Asian currency

18. Which two South Asian countries share the longest land border?
a) India & Sri Lanka
b) India & Bangladesh
c) India & Nepal
d) Pakistan & Afghanistan

19. What is the name of the peace agreement signed between India and Pakistan in 1972?
a) Tashkent Agreement
b) Shimla Agreement
c) Lahore Treaty
d) Agra Pact

20. What was the immediate cause of the Arab Spring in 2010?
a) Military coup
b) Self-immolation of a Tunisian street vendor
c) Western intervention
d) Economic crisis

21. Which two countries signed peace treaties with Israel in 1979 and 1994, respectively?
a) Egypt & Jordan
b) Iran & Saudi Arabia
c) UAE & Qatar
d) Lebanon & Syria

22. Which country is known for its economic model based on state capitalism and rapid industrialization?
a) Russia
b) China
c) India
d) Brazil

23. Which country has the world’s largest military in terms of personnel?
a) USA
b) China
c) Russia
d) India

24. Which major agreement was signed between India and Nepal in 1950?
a) Friendship Treaty
b) Border Agreement
c) Trade & Commerce Treaty
d) River Sharing Agreement

25. Which year marked the unification of Germany?
a) 1985
b) 1990
c) 1995
d) 2000

26. Which country was the first to break away from the USSR in 1990?
a) Belarus
b) Lithuania
c) Ukraine
d) Kazakhstan

27. Which international financial institution played a key role in the economic transition of post-Soviet states?
a) World Trade Organization (WTO)
b) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
c) Organization of Economic Cooperation (OECD)
d) SAARC

28. Which of the following was an impact of ‘Shock Therapy’ in Russia?
a) Rapid economic growth
b) Collapse of industries and inflation
c) Strengthening of the socialist economy
d) Nationalization of private enterprises

29. Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the disintegration of the Soviet Union?
a) End of the Cold War
b) Rise of US hegemony
c) Emergence of 15 new countries
d) Expansion of Communism

30. Which year was the Euro introduced as the common currency of the European Union?
a) 2002
b) 1999
c) 2005
d) 1992

31. Which of the following is NOT a founding member of the European Union?
a) Germany
b) Norway
c) France
d) Italy

32. What is the name of the trade agreement established by ASEAN?
a) SAFTA
b) AFTA (ASEAN Free Trade Area)
c) NATO
d) WTO

33. Which of the following is a key feature of ASEAN?
a) Political integration
b) Economic cooperation
c) Military alliance
d) European-style governance

34. Which country in South Asia has had both monarchy and democracy in its political history?
a) Pakistan
b) Nepal
c) Bangladesh
d) Sri Lanka

35. Which military operation was conducted by the USA in response to the 9/11 attacks?
a) Operation Enduring Freedom
b) Operation Desert Storm
c) Operation Iraqi Freedom
d) Operation Infinite Reach

36. Which country withdrew from the Kyoto Protocol in 2001?
a) United States
b) China
c) Russia
d) Germany

37. Which South Asian country was created in 1971?
a) Nepal
b) Bangladesh
c) Afghanistan
d) Sri Lanka

38. Which river’s water is a major point of contention between India and Pakistan?
a) Indus
b) Ganges
c) Brahmaputra
d) Yamuna

39. Which peace agreement was signed between India and Pakistan after the 1965 war?
a) Tashkent Agreement
b) Shimla Agreement
c) Lahore Declaration
d) Indus Water Treaty

40. Which two ASEAN members have a long-standing maritime dispute in the South China Sea?
a) Philippines & Vietnam
b) Malaysia & Indonesia
c) Singapore & Thailand
d) Laos & Myanmar

41. Which of the following is NOT a goal of SAARC?
a) Economic cooperation
b) Regional peace and stability
c) Scientific collaboration
d) Military alliance

42. Which country recently joined BRICS in 2010?
a) Russia
b) South Africa
c) Brazil
d) India

43. Which of the following is NOT a member of BRICS?
a) India
b) Brazil
c) South Africa
d) Japan

44. Which two countries were involved in the Kargil conflict of 1999?
a) India & China
b) India & Pakistan
c) Pakistan & Afghanistan
d) India & Sri Lanka

45. Which agreement was signed between India and China in 1993 to maintain peace at the border?
a) Tashkent Agreement
b) Border Peace and Tranquility Agreement (BPTA)
c) Panchsheel Agreement
d) SAFTA Agreement

46. Which of the following is NOT a cause of environmental degradation?
a) Deforestation
b) Industrialization
c) Global warming
d) Sustainable development

47. What was the main cause of the Arab Spring?
a) Military coup
b) Political corruption & unemployment
c) Religious extremism
d) Economic prosperity

48. Which country witnessed a civil war as a result of the Arab Spring?
a) Syria
b) Saudi Arabia
c) Jordan
d) Oman

49. Which of the following is NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council?
a) USA
b) China
c) Germany
d) Russia

50. Which international agreement focuses on climate change?
a) Paris Agreement (2015)
b) Kyoto Protocol
c) NAFTA
d) ASEAN Charter

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CBSE Class 12 Political Science 2025: Important MCQs (With Answers)

CBSE Class 12 Political Science 2024-25: 25 Important MCQs (With Answers)

1. Which international organization replaced the League of Nations?
a) United Nations (UN)
b) World Bank
c) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
d) NATO

2. Which of the following is NOT a principal organ of the United Nations?
a) General Assembly
b) Security Council
c) World Trade Organization (WTO)
d) International Court of Justice

3. Which year was the United Nations officially established?
a) 1945
b) 1950
c) 1947
d) 1939

4. Which country is a permanent member of the UN Security Council?
a) Germany
b) China
c) Japan
d) India

5. Which global agreement focuses on climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
a) Paris Agreement
b) Kyoto Protocol
c) GATT
d) UN Charter

6. Which international financial institution provides loans to developing countries?
a) World Bank
b) NATO
c) ASEAN
d) SAARC

7. Which country emerged as the sole superpower after the Cold War?
a) USSR
b) USA
c) China
d) Germany

8. Which war marked the official end of the Cold War?
a) The disintegration of the USSR in 1991
b) Vietnam War
c) Korean War
d) Gulf War

9. What is the main objective of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
a) To ensure financial stability and economic growth
b) Military cooperation
c) Environmental protection
d) Humanitarian aid

10. Which of the following is NOT a founding member of the United Nations?
a) USA
b) Germany
c) USSR
d) China

11. Which is the largest regional organization in the world in terms of population?
a) European Union
b) ASEAN
c) SAARC
d) BRICS

12. Which country led the 'Global War on Terror' after 9/11?
a) United States (USA)
b) Russia
c) China
d) UK

13. Which of the following treaties led to the establishment of the WTO in 1995?
a) Kyoto Protocol
b) GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade)
c) SAFTA
d) NAFTA

14. Which country withdrew from the Paris Agreement under Donald Trump’s administration?
a) China
b) USA
c) Russia
d) France

15. Which country was targeted by the US in the "Operation Enduring Freedom" in 2001?
a) Afghanistan
b) Iraq
c) Syria
d) Iran

16. Which of the following is NOT a nuclear-armed state?
a) India
b) USA
c) Germany
d) China

17. The Arab Spring movement started in which country?
a) Tunisia
b) Egypt
c) Syria
d) Libya

18. What was the main reason for the 2003 US invasion of Iraq?
a) To support democracy
b) Weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) suspicion
c) Oil trade conflicts
d) Border disputes

19. Which of the following agreements is related to nuclear disarmament?
a) Kyoto Protocol
b) NPT (Non-Proliferation Treaty)
c) SAFTA
d) ASEAN Charter

20. Which two South Asian countries fought a war in 1971?
a) China & India
b) India & Pakistan
c) Sri Lanka & Maldives
d) Nepal & Bhutan

21. Which region remains a major source of conflict between India and Pakistan?
a) Punjab
b) Jammu & Kashmir
c) Rajasthan
d) Gujarat

22. Which political party led China’s revolution in 1949?
a) Communist Party of China (CPC)
b) Democratic Party of China
c) Maoist Party
d) Socialist Party of China

23. Which year marked the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan?
a) 2010
b) 2021
c) 2015
d) 2005

24. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of G-7?
a) India
b) Canada
c) UK
d) USA

25. Which Indian Prime Minister played a crucial role in the formation of SAARC?
a) Indira Gandhi
b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
c) Rajiv Gandhi
d) Manmohan Singh