Part A: Contemporary World Politics
The End of Bipolarity (6 marks)
- Causes of Soviet disintegration: Gorbachev’s perestroika.
- Shock therapy consequences on Russia.
- India’s relations with post-Soviet Russia.
Contemporary Centres of Power (6 marks)
- US hegemony post-1991; unipolar world.
- Rise of China as economic power.
- EU as alternative power centre.
Contemporary South Asia (6 marks)
- Democracy challenges in Pakistan, Bangladesh.
- India’s role in SAARC.
- Sri Lanka civil war resolution.
International Organizations (6 marks)
Security in Contemporary World (6 marks)
Environment & Globalization (10 marks total)
- Kyoto Protocol; climate change negotiations.
- Globalization impact on sovereignty.
- MNCs role in economy.
Part B: Politics in India Since Independence
Challenges of Nation-Building (6 marks)
- Partition consequences: displacement.
- Integration of princely states: Hyderabad.
- States Reorganisation Act 1956.
Era of One-Party Dominance (4 marks)
Politics of Planned Development (2 marks)
India’s External Relations (6 marks)
Challenges to Congress System (4 marks)
Crisis of Democratic Order (4 marks)
Regional Aspirations (6 marks)
Recent Developments (8 marks)
- Coalition era: NDA/UPA.
- 2014/2019 BJP mandates.
- Electoral reforms: EVMs.
- Federalism: GST implementation.
- Rise of AAP regional politics.
Passage/Cartoon-Based (12 marks practice)
- Cartoon: Emergency censorship analyze.
- Passage: NAM principles evaluate.
- Map: SAARC countries mark.
- Excerpt: Mandal Commission impact.
High-Frequency PYQs/MCQs (20 marks)
- Article 356 misuse.
- Pokhran tests 1998.
- Balochistan issue Pakistan.
- BRICS formation.
- Ayodhya verdict 2019.
- Farm laws repeal 2021.
These are the most important question for class 12th political science for boards exam 2025-2026 for cbse and state boards as well .
