Subodh Public School, Rambagh
(A Senior Secondary Co-Educational CBSE Affiliated School)
Since 1985 Session : 2023-24
Department of Humanities
PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION (SET-B)
Subject :Political Science (028) Class & Section: Scholars 2 (XII) H
Roll. No. : __________ Student’s Name :________________________________
Date : December __, 2023 Duration :3 Hour Maximum Marks :80
General Instructions:-
1.The question paper consists of five sections (A, B, C, D and E) with 30 questions in total.
2. All questions are compulsory.
3. Question numbers 1-12 are multiple choice questions of one mark each.
4. Question numbers 13-18 are of 2 marks each. Answers to these questions should not exceed
50-60 words each.
5. Question numbers 19-23 are of 4 marks each. Answers to these questions should not exceed
100-120 words each. There is an internal choice in two of the 4 marks questions
6. Question numbers 24-26 are passage, cartoon and map-based questions. Answer
accordingly.
7. Question numbers 27-30 are of 6 marks each. Answers to these questions should not exceed
170-180 words.
8. There is an internal choice in 6 marks questions.
Section-A
S.NO. DESCRIPTION OF QUESTION MARK
1. Who among the following adopted the ‘Open door’ policy? 1
(a) China (b) European Union (c ) Japan (d) USA
Ans.: (a) China 1
2. Match the followings: 1
S.No. Event Code Year
1. Marshall Plan was implemented (i) February,1992
2. ASEAN was established (ii) August,1967
3. Treaty of Maastricht was signed to (iii) June, 1948
Establish European Union
4. Euro, the new currency was introduced (iv) January,1992
Choose the correct option:-
(a)-1-(iii),2-(ii), 3-(i) & 4-(iv) (b)-1-(ii), 2-(i), 3-(iv) & 4-(iii)
(c)-1-(i), 2-(ii), 3-(iii) & 4-(iv) (d)-1-(iv),2-(iii), 3-(ii) & 4-(i)
Ans. (a)-1-(iii),2-(ii), 3-(i) & 4-(iv) 1
, 3. Although India-Pakistan relations seem to be story of endemic conflict and violence, yet there 1
have been a series of efforts to manage tensions and build peace. Which one of the following
statements does not match with the above justification.
(a) The two countries have agreed to undertake confidence building measures to reduce the risk
of war
(b) Social activists and prominent personalities have collaborated to create an atmosphere of
friendship among the people of both countries.
(c) Leaders have met at summits to understand each other better and to find solutions to the
major problems between two neighbours
(d) A number of train routes have been opened up between two countries.
Ans. (d) A number of train routes have been opened up between two countries. 1
4. Fill in the blank:- 1
In 1975, Sheikh Mujib got the constitution amended to shift from the parliamentary to
presidential form of government. He also abolished all parties except his
own,_____________________.
(a) Bangladesh Nationalist Party (b) National People’s Party
(c) Awami League (d) Bangladesh Socialist Party
Ans. (c) Awami League 1
5. Which among the following would you consider as a Traditional/Non-Traditional /Not as a 1
threat?
(i) The spread of Dengue fever
(ii) Inflow of workers from a neighbouring nation
(iii) Emergence of a group demanding nationhood for their group
(iv) Emergence of a group demanding autonomy for their region
Choose the correct option:-
(a) (i)- Non-Traditional, (ii)- Non-Traditional , (iii)-Traditional & (iv)- Not a threat
(b) (i)- Non-Traditional, (ii)- Non-Traditional , (iii)-Non-Traditional & (iv)- Traditional
(c) (i)- Traditional, (ii)-Traditional , (iii)-Traditional & (iv)- Non-Traditional
(d) (i)- Non-Traditional, (ii)- Traditional , (iii)-Traditional & (iv)- Not a threat
Ans. (a) (i)- Non-Traditional, (ii)- Non-Traditional , (iii)-Traditional & (iv)- Not a threat 1
6. Which of the following statement is/are Correct or Incorrect in regard to confidence building? 1
(i)- Confidence building is a process in which information with their rivals.
(ii)- They tell each other about their military intentions and , up to a point, economic strategies
(iii)- It is a way of demonstrating that they are not planning a surprise attack.
(iv)- They also tell also each other about the kind of forces they possess, but they may not share
information on where those forces are deployed.
Choose the correct option:-
(a)- (i)- Correct, (ii)- Correct, (iii)- Correct, (iv)- Correct
(b)- (i)- Correct, (ii)- Incorrect, (iii)- Correct, (iv)- Incorrect
(c)- (i)- Correct, (ii)- Correct, (iii)- Correct, (iv)- Incorrect
(d)- (i)- Correct, (ii)- Correct, (iii)- Incorrect, (iv)- Correct
Ans. (b)- (i)- Correct, (ii)- Incorrect, (iii)- Correct, (iv)- Incorrect 1
(A Senior Secondary Co-Educational CBSE Affiliated School)
Since 1985 Session : 2023-24
Department of Humanities
PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION (SET-B)
Subject :Political Science (028) Class & Section: Scholars 2 (XII) H
Roll. No. : __________ Student’s Name :________________________________
Date : December __, 2023 Duration :3 Hour Maximum Marks :80
General Instructions:-
1.The question paper consists of five sections (A, B, C, D and E) with 30 questions in total.
2. All questions are compulsory.
3. Question numbers 1-12 are multiple choice questions of one mark each.
4. Question numbers 13-18 are of 2 marks each. Answers to these questions should not exceed
50-60 words each.
5. Question numbers 19-23 are of 4 marks each. Answers to these questions should not exceed
100-120 words each. There is an internal choice in two of the 4 marks questions
6. Question numbers 24-26 are passage, cartoon and map-based questions. Answer
accordingly.
7. Question numbers 27-30 are of 6 marks each. Answers to these questions should not exceed
170-180 words.
8. There is an internal choice in 6 marks questions.
Section-A
S.NO. DESCRIPTION OF QUESTION MARK
1. Who among the following adopted the ‘Open door’ policy? 1
(a) China (b) European Union (c ) Japan (d) USA
Ans.: (a) China 1
2. Match the followings: 1
S.No. Event Code Year
1. Marshall Plan was implemented (i) February,1992
2. ASEAN was established (ii) August,1967
3. Treaty of Maastricht was signed to (iii) June, 1948
Establish European Union
4. Euro, the new currency was introduced (iv) January,1992
Choose the correct option:-
(a)-1-(iii),2-(ii), 3-(i) & 4-(iv) (b)-1-(ii), 2-(i), 3-(iv) & 4-(iii)
(c)-1-(i), 2-(ii), 3-(iii) & 4-(iv) (d)-1-(iv),2-(iii), 3-(ii) & 4-(i)
Ans. (a)-1-(iii),2-(ii), 3-(i) & 4-(iv) 1
, 3. Although India-Pakistan relations seem to be story of endemic conflict and violence, yet there 1
have been a series of efforts to manage tensions and build peace. Which one of the following
statements does not match with the above justification.
(a) The two countries have agreed to undertake confidence building measures to reduce the risk
of war
(b) Social activists and prominent personalities have collaborated to create an atmosphere of
friendship among the people of both countries.
(c) Leaders have met at summits to understand each other better and to find solutions to the
major problems between two neighbours
(d) A number of train routes have been opened up between two countries.
Ans. (d) A number of train routes have been opened up between two countries. 1
4. Fill in the blank:- 1
In 1975, Sheikh Mujib got the constitution amended to shift from the parliamentary to
presidential form of government. He also abolished all parties except his
own,_____________________.
(a) Bangladesh Nationalist Party (b) National People’s Party
(c) Awami League (d) Bangladesh Socialist Party
Ans. (c) Awami League 1
5. Which among the following would you consider as a Traditional/Non-Traditional /Not as a 1
threat?
(i) The spread of Dengue fever
(ii) Inflow of workers from a neighbouring nation
(iii) Emergence of a group demanding nationhood for their group
(iv) Emergence of a group demanding autonomy for their region
Choose the correct option:-
(a) (i)- Non-Traditional, (ii)- Non-Traditional , (iii)-Traditional & (iv)- Not a threat
(b) (i)- Non-Traditional, (ii)- Non-Traditional , (iii)-Non-Traditional & (iv)- Traditional
(c) (i)- Traditional, (ii)-Traditional , (iii)-Traditional & (iv)- Non-Traditional
(d) (i)- Non-Traditional, (ii)- Traditional , (iii)-Traditional & (iv)- Not a threat
Ans. (a) (i)- Non-Traditional, (ii)- Non-Traditional , (iii)-Traditional & (iv)- Not a threat 1
6. Which of the following statement is/are Correct or Incorrect in regard to confidence building? 1
(i)- Confidence building is a process in which information with their rivals.
(ii)- They tell each other about their military intentions and , up to a point, economic strategies
(iii)- It is a way of demonstrating that they are not planning a surprise attack.
(iv)- They also tell also each other about the kind of forces they possess, but they may not share
information on where those forces are deployed.
Choose the correct option:-
(a)- (i)- Correct, (ii)- Correct, (iii)- Correct, (iv)- Correct
(b)- (i)- Correct, (ii)- Incorrect, (iii)- Correct, (iv)- Incorrect
(c)- (i)- Correct, (ii)- Correct, (iii)- Correct, (iv)- Incorrect
(d)- (i)- Correct, (ii)- Correct, (iii)- Incorrect, (iv)- Correct
Ans. (b)- (i)- Correct, (ii)- Incorrect, (iii)- Correct, (iv)- Incorrect 1
