Jkbose 12th Class Political Science Important Questions

 Jkbose 12th Class Political Science Important Questions 

Jkbose 12th Class Political Science Important Questions 

1 Marks Questions 

1. What is Cold War 

2. Arenas of Cold war 

3. What does USSR Stand for ? 

4. Mention the period of 1st & 2nd World War 

5. What was LTBT? 

6. NATO stand for ? & what was Warsaw Pact ? 

7. What is Non Aligned Movement 

8. What is Bipolarity & Unipolarity 

9. What was Shock Therapy 

10. When did barlin Wall Fall 

11. What was Sociolist Bloc 

12. What is Hegemony 

13. What is Unilateralism 

14. What was First Gulf War 

15. What is meant 9/11 

16. What is New World Order 

17. What does ASEAN Stand for ? 

18. Mao era 

19. What is European Union 

20. What is SAFTA 

21. Full Form of SAARC & its 2 Objectives 

22. Who is Present Secretary General of united Nation 

23. Define Security 

24. What does UNEP stand for 

25. What is Agenda 21 

26. What do you mean by Global Summons 

27. Kyoto protocol 

28. What is Globalisation 

29. What do you mean by Two Nation Theory 

30. What is Meant by Geopolitics ? 

31. What do you mean by south Asia 

32. What was Marshall plan? 

33. What is SEZ (Special Economic Zone )3 

34. Full form of NIEO

35. Global Poverty 

36. Environment Movement 

37. List Of Opposition Parties 

38. What is Green revolution 

39. When Sino India War Happen 

40. Formation of (Janata Party), (BJP Party) 

41. Founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh? 

42. What is Development 

43. What is Left & right Politics 

44. What is Foreign Policy 

45. What was the Slogan of Indira Gandhi during 1971 Election 

46. Aspect of Chipko Movement 

47. What was Anti Arrack Movement 

 Objectives 

48 Which among the following statements about the Cold War is wrong? 

(а) It was a competition between the US and Soviet Union and their respective allies. 

(b) It was an ideological war between the superpowers. 

(c) It triggered off an arms race. 

(d) The US and USSR were engaged in direct wars. Answer: (d) 

The US and USSR were engaged in direct wars. 

49 Which among the following statements does not reflect the objectives of NAM? 

(a) Enabling newly decolonised countries to pursue independent policies. 

(b) No to joining any military alliances. 

(c) Following a policy of neutrality on global issues. 

Focus on elimination of global economic inequalities. Answer: (c) Following a policy of neutrality on 

global issues 

50. Which among the following statements that describe the nature of Soviet economy is 

wrong? 

(a) Socialism was the dominant ideology. 

(b) State ownership/control existed over the factors of production. 

(c) People enjoyed economic freedom. 

(d) Every aspect of the economy was planned and contained by the state. 

Answer: (c) People enjoyed economic freedom. 

51. Which among the following is NOT an outcome of the disintegration of the USSR? 

(a) End of the ideological war between the US and USSR 

(b) Birth of CIS 

(c) Change in the balance of power in the world order 

(d) Crises in the Middle East Answer: (d) 

Crises in the Middle East

52. The ASEAN WAY: 

(a) Reflects the lifestyle of ASEAN members. 

(b) A form of interaction among ASEAN members that is informal and cooperative. 

(c) The defence policy followed by the ASEAN members. 

(d) The road that connects all the ASEAN members. 

Answer: (b) A form of interaction 

among ASEAN members that is 

informal and cooperative 

53 . Who among the following adopted an ‘open door’ policy? 

(a) China (b) EU

(c) Japan (d) USA 

Answer: (a) China 

54. The UN agency concerned with the safety and peaceful use of nuclear technology is: 

(a) The UN Committee on Disarmament 

(b) International Atomic Energy Agency 

(c) UN International Safeguard Committee 

(d) None of the above. 

Answer: (b) International Atomic Energy Agency 

55. WTO is serving as the successor to which of the following organisations: 

(a) General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs 

(b) General Arrangement on Trade and Tariffs 

(c) World Health Organisation 

(d) UN Development Programme 

Answer: (a) General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs 

56. Choose the correct option to fill in the 

blanks. 

(a) The First General Elections in 1952 involved simultaneous elections to the 

Lok Sabha and…………. 

(The President of India/State Assemblies/Rajya Sabha/The Prime Minister) 

(b) The party that won the second largest number of Lok Sabha seats in the first 

elections was the ………… 

(Praja Socialist Party/Bharatiya Jana Sangh/Communist Party of India/Bharatiya Janata Party) 

(c) One of the guiding principles of the ideology of the Swatantra Party was……… 

(Working class interest/protection of Princely States/Economy free from State control/Autonomy 

of States within the Union)

Answer: (a) State Assemblies 

(b) Communist Party of India 

Economy free from state control 

(Long Questions) 

1. What is meant by Arenas of Cold war ? Mention the role played 

by cold war in avoiding another world war 

2. Why was the end of the Second World War considered to be the 

beginning of Cold war 

3. Examine any Six Consequences of Disintegration of Soviet Union. 

4. What were the factor that forced Gorbachev to initiate reforms 

in the USSR 

5. How did China rise to be an Economic superpower? Acess 

6. What is meant by Chipko movement? When did it Start and 

where? What is the significance of this movement? 

7. What was Cuban Missile crisis? Describe its main events 

8. As a leader of Non Aligned movement, Explain Indias role during 

the Cold War 

9. What is meant by Operation Iraqi Freedom? Discuss its main 

Objectives 

10. Evaluate India’s Changing relationship with USA 

11. What was the Soviet System? Assess any Four features of 

the Soviet Union 

12. Describe any four factors which were responsible for the 

dominance of the congress party in India till 1967. 

13. What was 9/11 event ? How did the US respond? 

14. Explain the Strategies which , may be performed by India 

to maintain Indo-US relation. 

15. How did the Second most powerful country in the World 

become so weak that suddenly it disintegrated?

16. Briefly describe any three operations launched by the USA 

to prove its Supermacy as a Hard power 

17. What is meant by Hegemony ? Explain any two constraint 

on American Power 

18. State the cause responsible for the crises system in India 

19. How do you describe the Nature of Party System in India 

20. Highlight the major contribution made by PT. Jawaharlal 

Nehru to the Foreign Policy 

21. Describe any four major objectives of India’s foreign Policy 

22. Analyse the Circumstance responsible for the declaration 

of a state of emergency in India on 25 june 1975 

23. Short Notes on Bihar Movement & Gujarat Movement 

24. Write any five Economic Consequences of globalization

Two Marks Questions With Answer

Q1. Give two objectives of the Non Aligned Movement as envisaged by Jawaharlal Nehru.

Ans. India to take a firm stand on international issues, to enable India to balance one Superpower against the other and have friendly relations with both.

Q2. Why was the Warsaw pact also called the Eastern Alliance?

Ans. The Warsaw pact was also called the Eastern Alliance due to the alliance of eastern European countries with the Soviet Union and most of them were situated in Eastern part of Europe.

Q3. What do you understand by the term Cold War ?

Ans. The cold war was an intense form of rivalry but it did not lead to an actual war of bloodshed and ‘face to face’ armed war.

Q4. What do you understand by the Non Aligned Movement ?

Ans. The Non Aligned Movement was formed during the cold war to keep distance from both the Superpowers supported military alliances.

Q5. Name the respective leader of the USA and USSR during the Cuban missile crisis.

Ans. John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev.

Q6. What were the two reforms initiated by Mikhail Gorbachev?

Ans. Perestroika and Glasnost.

Q7. Name two Baltic states of the former Soviet Republics that joined NATO in 2004?

Ans. Estonia, Latvia.

Q8. What is the present number of members in NATO? (2020)

Ans. Presently there are 30 members in NATO

Q9. Choose the correct option : which of the following two were the members of Warsaw pact?

• Bulgaria,
• Romania,
• Netherland

Ans. Bulgaria, Romania.

 Q10. What was the largest ‘Garage Sale in the history of the world’ ?

Ans. The largest garage sale in history resulted due to the Shock Therapy in which valuable industries were sold at throwaway prices

Q11. When and where was the first business school opened? 

Ans. In 1881 as the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. M.B.A. The initial courses started in 1900.

Q12. What do you understand by hegemony?

Ans. The ability to influence or control the behavior of another so that he/she obeys everything is called domination.

Q13. On which issues did President Bill Clinton emphasize more during his tenure? 

Ans. Emphasized soft issues like promotion of democracy, climate change and world trade.

Q14. Between which two sides was the first Gulf War fought?

Ans. Between Iraq and the forces of sub-countries directed by the US. 

Q15. What do you understand by the incident of 9/11?

Ans. On September 11, 2001, 19 hijackers believed to be linked to Al Qaeda hijacked planes and crashed two into the World Trade Center in New York. This is called the 9/11 incident. 

Q16. What do you think has changed in American thinking after the 9/11 incident?

Ans. Terrorism is considered as a worldwide phenomenon i.e. an international problem. 

Q17. Highlight any two facts showing friendship between India and America. 

Ans.

• Civil nuclear deal between India and America. 
• Recognizing terrorism as a problem.

Q18. Today the global economy is dollarised. Comment 

Ans.

• The US dollar is the major currency of exchange in world trade. 
• The US ability to control world trade is indicated by the term dollarization.

Q19. What was the real objective of Operation Freedom’s invasion of Iraq? 

Ans. 

• control of Iraq’s oil reserves.
• Establishing a government of America’s choice in Iraq.

Q20. What steps were taken under Operation Enduring Freedom?

Ans.

• • Al Qaeda and the Taliban were targeted.
  • Suspects were arrested and placed in the “Guantanamo Way”. 

Q21. What does the New Center of Power mean?

Ans. After the end of the bipolar structure of world politics in the early 1990 it became clear that regional organisations or countries of political and economic power could limit America’s dominance. These regional organisations or countries are called New Centers of Power.

Q22. What was Marshall Plan?

Ans. America extended massive financial help for reviving Europe’s economy after the Second World War. It is called thc Marshall plan.

Q23. What are the factors to make Russia a New Center of Power?

Ans.

• Russia has reserves of minerals, natural resources and gases that make it Powerful country.
• Rassia is a nuclear state and also a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

Q24. Give two reasons for establishing Israel as the New Centre of Power.

Ans. Israel has indomitable defence powers, technolo g ical innovation. industrialisation and agricultural development.

Q25. What are the key objectives of BRICS?

Ans. The BRICS mechanism aims to promote peace, security, development and cooperation. It also aims at contributing significantly to the development of humanity and establishing a more equitable and fair world.

Q26. What is ‘SouthAsia’?

Ans. The expression South Asia usually Includes the following countries: – Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepa1,Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Q27. Mention any two points of conflict between India and Bangladesh?

Ans.

• The sharing of the Ganga and the Brahanaputra river waters
• Bangladesh’s decision not to export natural gas to India.

Q28. List any two areas of conflict between India and Pakistan.

Ans. Two areas of conflict between India and Pakistan:-

• Kashmir is a major issue of conflict between India and Pakistan
• Strategic issues like the control of the Siachen Glacier and over acquisition of arms.

Q29. Mention one field of conflict between Nepal and Bhutan as well as Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Ans.

• One field of dispute between Nepal and Bhutan:- Migration of ethnic Nepalese into Bhutan
• One field of dispute between Bangladesh and Myanmar:- Migration of people into Myanmar.

Q30. Identity the country that was first to liberalise its economy in the South Asian region.

Ans. Sri Lanka was the first country to liberalise its economy in the South Asian region.

Q31. What do you mean by VETO power?

Ans. The veto power is a negative vote to stall any decision by five permanent members of UN Security Council.

Q32. Hon many permanent member and non- permanent member in security council have?

Ans. 5 permanent member and 10 non- permanent member.

Q33. Write names of permanent members of Security Council.

Ans. USA,USSR(Russia),UK,FRANCE,CHINA.

Q34. Match the following.

24 October 1945	Atlantic charter
10 December 1948	Yalta conference
February 1945	UN established
August 1941	Human Rights Declare

 Ans.

24 October 1945	(UN established)
10 December 1948	(Human Rights Declaration)
February 1945	(Yalta conference)
August 1941	(Atlantic charter)

Q35. What do you mean by mutual dependency?

Ans. Mutual dependence is need of collaborative partners for each other, reduced resources and environment uncertainities by using collaboration strategies.

Q36. What is meant by traditional security?

Ans. Traditional secuity involves attack from another country. It threatens the central values of a country like sovereignty: independence and territorial integrity etc.

Q37. Define cooperative security .

Ans. Strategy with international cooperation rather than military struggle to deal with unconventional threats

Q38. What is meant by an internally displaced people ? Explain with one example.

Ans. Individuds who leave their homes and live within the borders of their own country are called internally displaced people like Kashmiri Pandits from the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Q39. What is the difference between immigrants and refugees?

Ans. Immigrants lease their homelands at will, while refugee were are forced to leave their country, due to natural disasters or due to other reasons.

Q40. What is meant by disarmament ?

Ans. Absence of weapons or destruction of weapons

Q41. What Is agenda 21?

Ans. A list of development practices was recommended at the Rio conference. It was called Agenda 21.

Q42. Mention any two consequences of Rio Summit.

Ans.

• a) Global Warming emerged as a matter of concern.
• b) The emphasis on sustainable development

Q43. What was the reason for exempting India and China from the obligations of Kyoto Protocol?

Ans. India and China did not contribute much to the emission of greenhouse gases.

Q44. What is the biggest threat to the existance of the Indigenous inhabitants?

Ans. The forests arc depleting and the number of wildlife animals are disappearing

Q45. Write any two reasons for the continuous reduction in the size of the world’s common Wealth.

Ans.

• • a) Indiscriminate tapping
  • b) Increasing population

Q46. Name two international institutions that play an important role in determining economic policies across the world.

Ans. International monetary fund World Trade organisation

Q47. Mention any one economic consequence of globalisation.

Ans. Globalisation has increased trade in commodities across the globe

Q48. What is the contribution of science and technology on globalisation.

Ans. The development of science and technology will result in cultural homogenisation and mutual interdependence.

Q49. What do you mean by McDonaldisation?

Ans. Domination of western cultureover the culture of other Nations.

Q50. ‘The concept of Globalisation fundamentally deals with flows’. Name them?

Ans. Flows – Ideas, Capital, Commodities, people