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TAMIL NADU STATE BOARD CLASS 12 POLITICAL SCIENCE 2026

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
The Indian Constituent Assembly debate was held between __________.
a.
9th December 1946 to 24th January 1950 Correct Answer
b.
9th August 1946 to 24th January 1950
c.
15th August 1945 to 10th March 1950
d.
10th December 1945 to 10th March 1950
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The Indian Constituent Assembly held its debates from 9th December 1946 to 24th January 1950, when the Constitution was completed and adopted. Hence, option (a) is correct. The other dates do not match the actual period of the Constituent Assembly debates.
Q2 mcq 1 mark
Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha ?
a.
The Prime Minister of India
b.
The President of India
c.
The Speaker
d.
The Vice-President of India Correct Answer
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The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. So, option (d) is correct. The President is the head of the State, while the Speaker presides over the Lok Sabha.
Q3 mcq 1 mark
The sole channel of communication between the President and the Council of Ministers is __________.
a.
The Opposition leader
b.
The Speaker of Lok Sabha
c.
The Vice-President
d.
The Prime Minister Correct Answer
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The Prime Minister is the sole channel of communication between the President and the Council of Ministers. Therefore, option (d) is correct. The other options are not constitutionally the direct channel of communication.
Q4 mcq 1 mark
Which house of the Parliament has the power to pass the money bill ?
a.
The Ministerial Cabinet
b.
The Lok Sabha Correct Answer
c.
The Group of Ministers
d.
The Rajya Sabha
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The Lok Sabha alone has the power to pass a Money Bill. The Rajya Sabha can only recommend changes, and it cannot reject or amend a Money Bill in the same way. Hence, option (b) is correct.
Q5 mcq 1 mark
The disputes between the Central Government and State Governments are adjudicated by __________.
a.
The High Court
b.
The Parliament
c.
The President
d.
The Supreme Court Correct Answer
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Disputes between the Central Government and State Governments are adjudicated by the Supreme Court. Therefore, option (d) is correct. High Courts do not have this final constitutional authority in such disputes.
Q6 mcq 1 mark
When was the Public Service Commission, a forerunner of Union Public Service Commission, first of all set up in India ?
a.
1947
b.
1926 Correct Answer
c.
1950
d.
1938
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The Public Service Commission, the forerunner of the Union Public Service Commission, was first set up in India in 1926. So, option (b) is correct. The other years are either too early or relate to later developments.
Q7 mcq 1 mark
Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly consists of __________ elected members.
a.
250
b.
239
c.
350
d.
234 Correct Answer
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The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly consists of 234 elected members. Hence, option (d) is correct. The other numbers do not represent the current elected strength of the Assembly.
Q8 mcq 1 mark
Where is the AMUL dairy located ?
a.
Balrampur in Uttar Pradesh
b.
Ajmer in Rajasthan
c.
Udupi in Karnataka
d.
Anand in Gujarat Correct Answer
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AMUL dairy is located at Anand in Gujarat. Therefore, option (d) is correct. AMUL is closely associated with Anand and the cooperative milk movement there.
Q9 mcq 1 mark
123 Agreement was signed between __________ countries.
a.
Indo-America
b.
Indo-Pakistan Correct Answer
c.
Indo-Russia
d.
All the above
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The 1971 Indo-Pakistan Treaty is commonly referred to in this context as the 123 agreement between India and Pakistan. So, the correct answer is (b) Indo-Pakistan. The other options are incorrect because the agreement was not signed with America, Russia, or all of them.
Q10 mcq 1 mark
India sent IPKF to :
a.
Sri Lanka Correct Answer
b.
Bangladesh
c.
Myanmar
d.
Maldives
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India sent the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) to Sri Lanka. It was deployed there under the Indo-Sri Lanka Accord to help maintain peace and stability. Hence, the correct answer is (a) Sri Lanka.
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Q11 mcq 1 mark
The Rajya Sabha members' duration is :
a.
5 years
b.
3 years
c.
6 years
d.
4 years
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Q12 mcq 1 mark
Where are the members of the Council of Ministers collectively responsible ?
a.
Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
b.
The Lok Sabha
c.
Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and the President
d.
The Rajya Sabha
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Q13 mcq 1 mark
Who coined the name United Nations ?
a.
Franklin D Roosevelt
b.
Eleanor Roosevelt
c.
Theodore Roosevelt
d.
Woodrow Wilson
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Q14 mcq 1 mark
Which of the following is described as the protector of the constitution ?
a.
Judiciary
b.
Legislature
c.
Cabinet
d.
Executive
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Q15 mcq 1 mark
The Montreal Protocol deals with __________.
a.
Forests
b.
Ozone layer
c.
Desert
d.
Ocean Health
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Q16 mcq
Who started the White Revolution in India ?
a.
R.K.V. Rao
b.
Norman Borlaug
c.
Verghese Kurien
d.
Raj Krishna
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Q17 mcq
Which country follows Referendum ?
a.
Switzerland
b.
France
c.
China
d.
Japan
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Q18 mcq
Who among the following was the Supreme Judicial authority in Medieval India ?
a.
Chief Justice
b.
Sultan
c.
Mufti
d.
Qazi-ul-Quzat
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Q19 mcq
The International Court of Justice is located in :
a.
Geneva
b.
New York
c.
Paris
d.
Netherlands
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Q20 mcq
In which part of the Indian Constitution specified the emergency powers to the President of India ?
a.
Part - VI
b.
Part - IV
c.
Part - XVIII
d.
Part - V
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Q21 short answer
What is meant by Preamble ?
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Q22 short answer
What are the types of bills passed in the Parliament ?
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Q23 short answer
Distinguish between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
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Q24 short answer
Define Judicial Activism.
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What do you mean by Territorial Distribution of Powers ?
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Q26 short answer
Give a short note on Indian Administrative Service.
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Q27 short answer
List out Princely States along with their rulers who resisted merging with India after Independence.
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Q28 short answer
What do you mean by Democratic Socialism ?
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Q29 short answer
What is meant by Self-Identification ?
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Q30 short answer
Give a short note on the Security Council of U.N.
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Q31 long answer
Trace the making of Indian Constitution.
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Q32 long answer
What is the role of the Speaker in the Assembly ?
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Q33 long answer
Write a brief note on the appointment, term of office and position of the Governor.
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Q34 long answer
Give a short note on Lok Adalat.
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Q35 long answer
Write about Venkatachaliah Commission.
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Q36 long answer
Write about the modes of recruitment to the All India Services.
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Q37 long answer
How did the Dhar Commission respond to linguistic redistribution ?
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Q38 short answer
What are the features of Welfare State ?
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Q39 short answer
Write a note on World Bank (WB).
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Write about the reasons to declare National Emergency.
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Describe the role of the Fazl Ali Commission in linguistic State reorganisation.
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Explicate Parliamentary type of Democracy in India.
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Q42 long answer
Explain the roles and responsibilities of the Union Legislature.
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Describe the causes for the failure of the League of Nations.
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Q43 long answer
What are the functions of the Prime Minister's office ?
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Evaluate India-American relations in the 21st century.
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Q44 long answer
Discuss the organization, powers and functions of the High Courts.
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Q44 long answer
Explain the defence and security cooperation and cultural relations between India and Myanmar.
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Q45 long answer
Describe the salient features of Sarkaria Commission Recommendations.
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Q45 long answer
Describe the impact of the Green Revolution.
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Describe the process of Industrialization in India.
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Write about the functions of Staff Selection Commission.
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Explain the role of Sankaralinganar to change the name of Madras to Tamil Nadu.
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Explain the legal remedies for safeguarding the Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizen.
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