CBSE 12th Political Science Answer Key 2025 and Question Papers, Download PDF All SETs

The CBSE Class 12 Political Science Paper 2025 exam was conducted today, March 22, 2025. The exam lasted for 3 hours, conducted from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, with an additional 15 minutes given for reading the question paper.

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CBSE Class 12 Political Science Paper Analysis 2025

Students' Feedback

The CBSE Class 12 Political Science paper was rated as moderate in difficulty by students. While most theoretical questions were straightforward, some required deeper analysis, making them slightly challenging for those who were not fully prepared. Students who practiced a variety of questions found the exam manageable, while others struggled with time management.

Teachers' Review

Experts described the paper as balanced and well-structured, aligning well with the CBSE Class 12 Political Science syllabus 2025. The questions effectively assessed students' conceptual understanding. The theoretical section was direct, ensuring clarity, while the overall paper provided comprehensive coverage of key topics.

CBSE Class 12 Political Science Answer Key 2025

SET - 2 Answer Key 2025

SECTION - A

1. Answer: (D) Statement-I is false, but Statement-II is true.

Explanation: The collapse of the 'Second World' had significant consequences for world politics, so Statement-I is false. The end of the Soviet bloc led to the emergence of many independent countries, making Statement-II true.

2. Answer: (B) Belarus

Explanation: Belarus, along with Russia and Ukraine, signed the Belavezha Accords, which led to the official dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.

3. Answer: (C) Now India has made it clear that the policy of ‘no first use’ can be reviewed.

Explanation: India's nuclear doctrine follows a No First Use (NFU) policy, but in recent years, there have been discussions about the possibility of revising it.

4. Which political party won 16 Lok Sabha seats and was at second place in the first General Election of India?

(A) Communist Party of India
(B) Bharatiya Jan Sangh
(C) Socialist Party
(D) Swatantra Party

Answer: (A) Communist Party of India

5. Choose the correct full form of EVM.

(A) Electric Voting Machine
(B) Easy Voting Machine
(C) Electronic Voting Machine
(D) Election Voting Machine

Answer: (C) Electronic Voting Machine

6. Match the terms given in Column-A correctly with Column-B and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Column-A	Column-B
(a) Balance of Power	(i) Giving up certain types of weapons
(b) Disarmament	(ii) Security
(c) Migration	(iii) Traditional security
(d) Freedom from threats	(iv) New source of threat

Codes:

(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(C) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(D) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)

Answer: (B) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)

7. On which one of the following basis was emergency declared in 1975?

(A) Internal disturbances
(B) External threat
(C) Armed rebellion
(D) External Aggression

Answer: (A) Internal disturbances

8. Who among the following believed that India should be more friendly with the bloc led by the US at the time of formulation of India’s foreign policy?

(A) Sardar Patel
(B) B.R. Ambedkar
(C) J.P. Narayan
(D) Lal Bahadur Shastri

Answer: (B) B.R. Ambedkar

9. Arrange the following in chronological order of their happening:

(i) India-China War
(ii) India’s first test of a nuclear device
(iii) Terrorists attack on World Trade Centre in America
(iv) The Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty

Choose the correct option:

(A) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(B) (ii), (iv), (iii), (i)
(C) (iv), (i), (iii), (ii)
(D) (i), (iv), (ii), (iii)

Answer: (D) (i), (iv), (ii), (iii)

10. Which one among the following agreements was to cut the greenhouse gas emissions?

(A) Antarctic Treaty
(B) Kyoto Protocol
(C) Montreal Protocol
(D) Antarctic Environmental Protocol

Answer: (B) Kyoto Protocol

11. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the appropriate option as the correct answer:

Assertion (A): The government suspended the freedom of the press and implemented press censorship during the Emergency in 1975.
Reason (R): Newspapers protested against censorship by showing cartoons only.

Options:
(A) Both the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are correct, and the Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(B) Both the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are correct, but the Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(C) The Assertion (A) is incorrect, but the Reason (R) is correct.
(D) The Assertion (A) is correct, but the Reason (R) is incorrect.

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

12. The book "Limits to Growth" deals with which one of the following problems?
(A) Exploitation of resources
(B) Deforestation
(C) Growing population
(D) Hole in the ozone layer

Answer: (A) Exploitation of resources

SECTION - B (Short Answer Questions)

13. State any two limitations of the European Union.
Answer:

Economic Disparity: Wealthier nations like Germany and France dominate, while weaker economies like Greece and Portugal struggle.
Sovereignty Issues: EU regulations often limit the independent decision-making of member states.

14. Analyse the Congress Party as a social coalition.
Answer:

The Congress Party historically acted as a broad social coalition, representing different castes, religious groups, and economic classes.
It brought together Dalits, minorities, upper castes, and the business community, making it a diverse and inclusive political entity.

15. Suggest any two ways to reduce economic disparity between the rich and poor countries at the global level.
Answer:

Fair Trade Practices: Developing nations should receive better market access and fair prices for their products.
Foreign Aid & Investments: Wealthy nations should provide technology transfers and financial aid for infrastructure and education in poorer countries.

16. Explain any two differences between the First Five Year Plan and the Second Five Year Plan.
Answer:

Focus Areas:
- First Plan (1951-1956) emphasized agriculture and irrigation.
- Second Plan (1956-1961) focused on industrialization and heavy industries.
Approach:
- First Plan followed a Harrod-Domar model for economic stability.
- Second Plan was based on the Mahalanobis Model, prioritizing rapid economic growth.

17. Explain any two reasons for the split in the Janata Party in 1979.
Answer:

Internal Conflicts: The party was a coalition of different ideological groups like Socialists, Jan Sangh, and Congress (O), leading to frequent disagreements.
Leadership Struggle: Differences between Morarji Desai and Charan Singh led to power struggles, ultimately causing the split.

18. State any two components of traditional notions of external security.
Answer:

Military Security: Protection against foreign aggression and territorial threats using armed forces.
Alliances & Diplomacy: Establishing treaties and international alliances to maintain national security.

SET - 3 Answer Key 2025

1.Given below are two statements:
Statement-I: There were sections of Soviet society which felt that Gorbachev should have moved much faster and were disappointed and impatient with his methods.
Statement-II: The Communist Party and those who were served by the system felt that their power and privileges were eroding and Gorbachev was moving too quickly.
Options:
(A) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true.
(B) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false.
(C) Statement-I is true, but Statement-II is false.
(D) Statement-I is false, but Statement-II is true.
Answer: (A) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true.

2.Which leader played an important role in the disintegration and coup against the Soviet Union?
(A) Boris Yeltsin
(B) Nikita Khrushchev
(C) John F. Kennedy
(D) Joseph Stalin
Answer: (A) Boris Yeltsin

3.Assertion (A): The government suspended the freedom of press and implemented press censorship during the emergency in 1975.
Reason (R): Newspapers protested against censorship by showing cartoons only.
Options:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
(D) (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
Answer: (B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

4.On which one of the following basis was emergency declared in 1975?
(A) Internal disturbances
(B) External threat
(C) Armed rebellion
(D) External Aggression
Answer: (A) Internal disturbances

5.Choose the correct statement about India's nuclear policy:
(A) India's nuclear program was started in 1952 under the guidance of Homi J. Bhabha.
(B) India was in support of the NPT.
(C) Now India has made it clear that the policy of 'no first use' can be reviewed.
(D) Nehru was not against nuclear weapons.
Answer: (A) India's nuclear program was started in 1952 under the guidance of Homi J. Bhabha.

6.Which political party won 16 Lok Sabha seats and was at second place in the first General Election of India?
(A) Communist Party of India
(B) Bharatiya Jan Sangh
(C) Socialist Party
(D) Swatantra Party

Answer: (C) Socialist Party

7.Choose the correct full form of the EVM:
(A) Electric Voting Machine
(B) Easy Voting Machine
(C) Electronic Voting Machine
(D) Election Voting Machine
Answer: (C) Electronic Voting Machine

8.Choose the correct option to fill in the blanks:
Indira Gandhi and Z.A. Bhutto signed ________ agreement in the year ________.

Options:
(A) War, 1971
(B) Peace, 1971
(C) Shimla, 1971
(D) Shimla, 1972

Answer: (D) Shimla, 1972

9.Match the terms in Column-A with Column-B and choose the correct option:

Column-A	Column-B
(a) Balance of Power	(i) Giving up certain types of weapons
(b) Disarmament	(ii) Security
(c) Migration	(iii) Traditional security
(d) Freedom from threats	(iv) New source of threat

Codes:

(A) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
(B) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(C) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
(D) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)

Answer: (A) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)

10. Arrange the following in chronological order:
(i) India-China War
(ii) India’s first test of a nuclear device
(iii) Terrorists attack on World Trade Centre in America
(iv) The Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty

Options:
(A) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(B) (ii), (iv), (iii), (i)
(C) (iv), (i), (ii), (iii)
(D) (i), (iv), (ii), (iii)

Answer: (D) (i), (iv), (ii), (iii)

11. Which one among the following agreements was to cut the greenhouse gas emissions?

Options:
(A) Antarctic Treaty
(B) Kyoto Protocol
(C) Montreal Protocol
(D) Antarctic Environmental Protocol

Answer: (B) Kyoto Protocol

12. Agenda-21 contains a list of ____.

Options:
(A) Global commons
(B) Development practices
(C) Polluting practices
(D) Developed countries

Answer: (B) Development practices

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