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KARNATAKA STATE BOARD CLASS 12 SECOND PUC POLITICAL SCIENCE 2025-1

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
Root word of Election
a.
Rumpere
b.
Terrer
c.
Eligere Correct Answer
d.
Ad and Ministrare
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The word 'Election' is derived from the Latin verb 'Eligere', which means to pick out or choose. Options A, B, and D do not relate to the etymological root of election.
Q2 mcq 1 mark
Write the correct answer of All India Services from the below. i) Indian Administrative Service ii) Indian Police Service iii) Indian Forest Service iv) Indian Foreign Service
a.
i) only
b.
ii) only
c.
i), ii) and iii) only Correct Answer
d.
i), ii), iii) and iv)
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Under the All India Services Act, 1951, the three services recognized as All India Services are the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Indian Police Service (IPS), and the Indian Forest Service (IFoS). The Indian Foreign Service (IFS) is a Central Service, not an All India Service.
Q3 mcq 1 mark
Caste based inequality means
a.
Feeling of Upper caste – Lower caste Correct Answer
b.
Feeling of Rich – Poor
c.
Feeling of Male – Female
d.
Feeling of Black – White
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Caste-based inequality specifically refers to the hierarchical social structure where individuals are discriminated against based on caste, characterized by the feeling of superiority or inferiority between 'Upper' and 'Lower' castes. The other options refer to economic inequality, gender inequality, and racial inequality respectively.
Q4 mcq 1 mark
When was the ASEAN established?
a.
1967 Correct Answer
b.
1985
c.
1989
d.
2006
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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was established on August 8, 1967, in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration by the founding members.
Q5 short answer
Who was called as β€˜Bangabandhu’?
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Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh, was called β€˜Bangabandhu’.
Q5 short answer
β€˜Bangabandhu’ Jendaru yaranu kareyalagide?
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Bangabandhu (Friend of Bengal) is the title given to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding leader of Bangladesh.
Q5 mcq 1 mark
Observe the below picture and answer.
Question 7 image
a.
Father of the Nation
b.
Architect of Indian Foreign Policy Correct Answer
c.
Iron man of India
d.
Architect of Indian Constitution
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The image shows Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, who was the primary architect of India's foreign policy, notably promoting Non-Alignment. He is not the 'Father of the Nation' (Gandhi), the 'Iron Man' (Patel), or the 'Architect of the Constitution' (Ambedkar).
Q6 short answer 1 mark
___________ is a regional political party.
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Janata Dal (Secular) is a regional political party. (Note: Many other parties like JD(S), DMK, or TDP would also be correct).
Q7 short answer 1 mark
The Karnataka Administrative Tribunal is located in ___________.
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The Karnataka Administrative Tribunal is located in Bengaluru.
Q8 short answer 1 mark
According to ___________ illiteracy is a β€˜unfreedom’.
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Amartya Sen
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Q9 short answer 1 mark
___________ empowers the President to declare financial emergency.
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Q10 short answer 1 mark
Brain drain is political implication of ___________.
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Q11 short answer 5 marks
Match the following: a) Deputy Commissioner b) Mook Nayak c) Treaty of Westphalia d) Anna Hazare e) Afghanistan
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Q12 short answer 1 mark
Expand AITUC.
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Q13 short answer 1 mark
Write the meaning of Coalition Government.
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Q14 short answer 1 mark
Give an example to important bases of Identity Politics.
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Q15 short answer 1 mark
Name any one of ethnic group of Syria.
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Q16 short answer 1 mark
What is Non-alignment policy?
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Q17 short answer 2 marks
When was Federal Court established and where?
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Q18 short answer 2 marks
Write any two mandatory declarations of antecedents of the candidates who contesting election.
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Q19 short answer 2 marks
Mention two functions of Karnataka Public Service Commission.
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Q20 short answer 2 marks
Which are three lists of legislative powers of Center-State relations?
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Q21 short answer 2 marks
What is Bi-polarity?
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Q22 short answer 2 marks
Name any two member countries of BRICS.
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Q23 short answer 2 marks
Give two examples of Military Blocs.
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Q24 short answer 2 marks
Who have signed Tashkent Agreement?
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Q25 long answer 5 marks
Discuss the provisions of Government of India Act, 1935.
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Q26 long answer 5 marks
Analyse the linguistic reorganization of states.
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Q27 long answer 5 marks
Explain the functions of Chief Secretary.
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Q28 long answer 5 marks
What are the causes for backward classes movement?
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Q29 long answer 5 marks
Consider the below picture, write her contributions to environment movement.
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Q29 long answer
Write about Chipco Movement.
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Q30 long answer 5 marks
Describe the causes for Terrorism.
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Q31 long answer 5 marks
Discuss the role of youth against corruption.
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Q32 long answer 5 marks
β€œIndia is anti-apartheid and racial discrimination”. Justify.
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Q33 long answer 5 marks
Discuss the causes of disputes in the India and Srilanka relations.
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Q34 long answer 10 marks
Explain the nature of party system in India.
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Q35 long answer 10 marks
Discuss the causes and remedies for gender based inequality.
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Q36 long answer 10 marks
Evaluate the importance and political implications of privatisation.
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Q37 long answer 10 marks
Describe the establishment and areas of regional co-operation of SAARC.
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