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CBSE Class 12 Political Science Sample Paper 2024-25 with Solutions

The CBSE Class 12 Political Science Sample Paper 2024-25 is available online at the official website of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). All the students studying in class 12th having Political Science as one of the main subjects in CBSE-recognized institutions can now access the sample papers from the official portal, i.e., https://www.cbse.gov.in/.

The sample papers released by the CBSE are created after following the latest syllabus and the exam pattern announced by the board. One of the major reasons for using these sample papers is that they are created by the same faculty members who will be designing the final exam paper and, therefore can be a good source of practice for the final exams.

CBSE Class 12 Political Science Sample Paper 2024-25

Creating the Political Science Sample Papers for 2024-25 involves knowing the exam pattern, marking scheme, question types, and topic-wise question distribution. The official sample papers are very helpful for final exam preparation. By practicing them within the set time limit, students can get a real exam experience. Along with the sample papers, the marking scheme is also available online. This scheme includes the correct answers, allowing students to check and verify their responses after attempting the paper. Solving these sample papers helps students understand the exam format and improve their performance.

CBSE Class 12 Political Science Exam Pattern 2025

The political science exam paper is divided into 5 sections namely Section A, Section B, Section C, Section D, and Section E. Each section has different types of questions. For example, Section A includes Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). The other sections have different question formats to assess students’ understanding. The table below provides a clear breakdown of each section, explaining the question pattern and the number of questions. This division helps students prepare better by focusing on the specific types of questions in each section.

CBSE Class 12 Political Science Exam Pattern 2025
Sections Category Marks Questions
Condition
Section A Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) 1 mark each 1-12 Tick the correct answer
Section B Very Short Answers (VSA) 2 marks each 13-18 Answer in 50 to 60 words
Section C Short Answers (SA) 3 marks each 19-23 Answer in 100 to 120 words
Section D Long Answers (LA) 4 marks each 24-26 Answer each questions
Section E Source-based/ Case-based 5 marks each 27-30 Answer in 170 to 180 words

Class 12 Political Science Sample Paper 2024-25 Download PDF with Solutions

By practicing with the CBSE Class 12 Political Science Sample Paper 2024-25 PDF, students can review important topics like Rights in the Indian Constitution, Elections, the Constitution, Social Justice, and more. To make it easier, we’ve provided direct links to the CBSE Class 12 Political Science Sample Paper 2025 PDF with solutions in the table below. Simply click on the links to download the PDF and start preparing.

Class 12 Political Science Sample Paper 2024-25 PDF with Solutions
Subject Sample Question Paper (SQP) Marking Scheme (MS)
Political Science Class 12 Political Science Sample Paper PDF Class 12 Political Science Marking Scheme

Download Political Science Sample Paper Class 12 with Solutions – 2023, 2022, 2021

For the students to prepare well for the final examination we have shared the direct links to the previous year’s political science sample paper class 12 with solutions. The previous year’s sample papers will help students understand the previous year’s trends and the types of questions being asked regularly in the final exams. Click on the links and download the year-wise CBSE Class 12 sample paper for Political Science here:

Previous Year’s Political Science Sample Paper Class 12 with Solutions
Year Subject Sample Question Paper (SQP) Marking Scheme (MS)
2023 Political Science Click Here Click Here
Political Science (Hindi) Click Here Click Here
2022 Political Science Click Here Click Here
2021 Political Science (Term 1) Click Here Click Here
Political Science (Term 2) Click Here Click Here

 

CBSE Class 12 Political Science Sample Questions 2024-25

Section – A

Q1. The collapse of Soviet Union was followed by Shock Therapy. Which of the following statements is NOT correct about Shock Therapy?

A) The transition involved a breakup of the existing trade alliances among the
countries of the Soviet bloc.
B) Shock therapy involved a drastic change in the external orientation of these
economies.
C) FDI and free trade were to be the main engines.
D) The Eastern capitalist states guided and controlled the development of the region.

Ans. D) The Eastern capitalist states guided and controlled the development of the region.

Q2. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason(R). Choose the appropriate answer from the options given below as the correct answer:

Assertion (A): In December 1991, under the leadership of Yeltsin, Russia, Ukraine and Georgia, three major republics of the USSR, declared that the Soviet Union was disbanded.

Reason(R): The rise of nationalism led to various protests in post-Soviet republics.

Options:
A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true, but R is false.
D) A is false, but R is true.

Ans. D) A is false, but R is true.

Q3. Match the terms given in column ‘A’ correctly with their meaning given in column ‘B’ 1 and choose the appropriate code as the correct answer:

Column ‘A’ Column ‘B’
I Confidence building measure (i) Giving up certain types of weapons
II Arms Control (ii) A process of exchanging information on Defense matters between nations on a regular basis.
III Alliance (iii) A coalition of nations meant to deter or Defend against military attacks.
IV Disarmament (iv) Regulates the acquisition or development of weapons.

Codes:

A) I-(ii), II-(iv), III-(iii), IV-(i)
B) I-(ii), II-(i), III-(iii), IV-(iv)
C) I-(ii), II-(i), III-(iv), IV-(iii)
D) I-(iv), II-(ii), III-(iii), IV-(i)

Ans. (A) I-(ii), II-(iv), III-(iii), IV-(i)

Q4. In recent times, most of the armed conflicts have taken place in:

A) Eastern Europe
B) South Asia
C) Middle East Asia
D) Sub-Saharan Africa

Ans. D) Sub-Saharan Africa

Q5. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Resource geopolitics pertains to the allocation of resources during the Cold War.
Statement II: Oil is considered as the most important resource in global politics.

In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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.

Ans. A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

 

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Ans. The CBSE board releases the Class 12 Political Science Sample Papers every year to help students prepare well for their political science final exam. These papers guide them by providing better understanding of the exam pattern, types of question and the marking scheme.

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