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Key Facts: BSEB Intermediate Political Science Exam

3h 15m

Duration of each Intermediate Political Science theory paper under BSEB (including reading time)

BSEB Intermediate Political Science Model Question Paper 2026 (subject code 322)

100 marks

Full marks for Intermediate Political Science theory (Elective, I.A.)

BSEB Intermediate Political Science Model Question Paper 2026

100+30+8

Printed question count on the 2026 model paper (attempt 50 + 15 + 4 for 50+30+20 marks)

BSEB Intermediate Political Science Model Question Paper 2026 instructions

Code 322

Subject code for Political Science (Elective) on Intermediate model papers and timetables

biharboardonline.com Intermediate model papers

~30%

Usual minimum percentage required to pass Intermediate theory subjects in Bihar

Bihar Intermediate examination pass-mark practice (confirm current circular)

Mixed format

Official papers use objective OMR plus short and long written answers; this bank is an English MCQ study adaptation only

BSEB Intermediate Political Science model papers

Free 100-question English MCQ study bank for BSEB Intermediate Political Science (code 322, I.A. Elective). Official exams are 3h15m theory papers for 100 marks (50 objective + 30 short + 20 long), usual pass about 30%, fee part of Intermediate exam fees. Not an official full-format simulation. Sources: biharboardonline.com Intermediate Political Science model paper 2026.

Sample BSEB Intermediate Political Science Practice Questions

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1Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constituent Assembly?
A.Jawaharlal Nehru
B.Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
C.Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D.Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee that prepared the draft Constitution. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was President of the Constituent Assembly; Nehru moved the Objectives Resolution; Patel led integration of princely states.
2When was the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly of India held?
A.15 August 1947
B.26 January 1950
C.26 November 1949
D.9 December 1946
Explanation: The Constituent Assembly first met on 9 December 1946. The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950; Independence Day is 15 August 1947.
3Who was the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly of India?
A.Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B.Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
C.Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
D.C. Rajagopalachari
Explanation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected permanent President of the Constituent Assembly. Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha was temporary chairman of the inaugural session; Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee.
4The Indian Constitution came into force on which date?
A.15 August 1947
B.26 January 1949
C.26 November 1949
D.26 January 1950
Explanation: The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 and enforced on 26 January 1950, chosen to commemorate the 1930 Purna Swaraj declaration anniversary.
5Which words were added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment (1976)?
A.Liberty, Equality and Fraternity
B.Socialist, Secular and Integrity
C.Sovereign and Democratic
D.Federal, Socialist and Republic
Explanation: The 42nd Constitutional Amendment (1976) inserted ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ and changed ‘unity of the nation’ related wording to include ‘integrity’ (unity and integrity of the Nation).
6According to the Preamble, sovereignty in India ultimately rests with which of the following?
A.The President
B.The people of India
C.The Parliament
D.The Prime Minister
Explanation: The Preamble begins ‘We, the people of India…’ and declares India a sovereign democratic republic, locating ultimate political authority in the people.
7How many types of justice are expressly mentioned in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
A.Three
B.Two
C.Four
D.Five
Explanation: The Preamble seeks to secure to all citizens justice — social, economic and political — three forms of justice.
8Which article of the Constitution lays down the procedure for constitutional amendment?
A.Article 352
B.Article 368
C.Article 356
D.Article 370
Explanation: Article 368 in Part XX provides the power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and the procedure therefor.
9The ‘basic structure’ doctrine of the Indian Constitution is most closely associated with which Supreme Court case?
A.A.K. Gopalan case
B.Kesavananda Bharati case
C.Golaknath case
D.Maneka Gandhi case
Explanation: In Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973), the Supreme Court held that Parliament’s amending power cannot destroy the Constitution’s basic structure.
10At the time of commencement, the original Constitution of India contained approximately how many articles?
A.295
B.395
C.350
D.450
Explanation: The original Constitution as adopted had 395 Articles (divided into 22 Parts) and 8 Schedules. Later amendments have increased the number of articles, parts and schedules.

About the BSEB Intermediate Political Science Exam

BSEB Intermediate Political Science is an Elective for Bihar Intermediate Arts (I.A.) under subject code 322. Official model papers (biharboardonline.com) set Full Marks 100 and Time 3 Hours 15 Minutes, with Total Questions 100 + 30 + 8 = 138: Section A objective (100 MCQs, attempt 50 for 50 marks) and Section B short answers (15 of 30 × 2 = 30) plus long answers (4 of 8 × 5 = 20). Topics emphasise the Indian Constitution and Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties, Parliament and Union executive, judiciary, federalism, emergency provisions (Articles 352/356/360), Election Commission (Article 324), 73rd/74th local self-government, party system and democracy challenges, Cold War, UN basics, SAARC and ASEAN, and principles of Indian foreign policy. This free English MCQ bank builds concept fluency; practise official descriptive model papers for short and long written answers — MCQs are not a writing-task substitute.

Exam sponsor: Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Official BSEB Intermediate Political Science (Elective; I.A.; subject code 322) assesses Indian Constitution, rights and Directive Principles, Union and state institutions, judiciary, federalism and emergencies, Election Commission, local self-government, party system and democracy challenges, Cold War and world politics, regional organisations (SAARC, ASEAN), and Indian foreign policy through a mixed theory paper lasting 3 hours 15 minutes for 100 full marks. Section A is objective (OMR): 100 four-option MCQs, only the first 50 answers counted if more are marked, 1 mark each (50 marks). Section B has 30 short-answer questions (answer any 15 at 2 marks = 30) and 8 long-answer questions (answer any 4 at 5 marks = 20). Political Science is examined as theory under this model-paper pattern (not a science practical subject). This 100-question bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of that syllabus; it does not replace official short- and long-answer writing practice. Board papers may present bilingual Hindi/English wording.

Time Limit

3 hours 15 minutes for the official Intermediate Political Science theory paper (including about 15 minutes to read the questions carefully), as stated on the BSEB Intermediate Political Science Model Question Paper 2026 (subject code 322).

Passing Score

About 30% of maximum theory marks is the usual Bihar Intermediate pass benchmark for theory subjects (about 30/100 on Political Science theory). Confirm the current BSEB rules circular.

Exam / Certification Fees

Included in the Intermediate Public Examination fee schedule notified annually by BSEB. Exact rupee amounts vary by year and candidate category; check the latest fee notification on biharboardonline.com rather than unofficial fixed quotes.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

Study emphasis ~15%

Indian Constitution — Making, Preamble & Features

Constituent Assembly, drafting committee, Preamble, basic features, amendment process, and basic structure.

Study emphasis ~15%

Fundamental Rights, DPSPs & Duties

Part III rights and writs, Part IV Directive Principles, Part IVA duties, and FR–DPSP differences.

Study emphasis ~18%

Union Executive, Parliament & State Institutions

President, PM, Council of Ministers, Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha, Governor, and state legislatures.

Study emphasis ~12%

Judiciary, Federalism & Emergencies

Supreme Court/High Courts, judicial review, Seventh Schedule lists, and Articles 352, 356, 360.

Study emphasis ~12%

Elections, Parties & Local Self-Government

Election Commission (Art. 324), parties, anti-defection, 73rd/74th Amendments, and Gram Panchayat.

Study emphasis ~12%

Contemporary World Politics

Cold War, bipolar/unipolar order, United Nations basics, and security ideas at Intermediate level.

Study emphasis ~10%

Regional Organisations & India’s Foreign Policy

SAARC, ASEAN, EU basics, Non-Alignment, and India’s foreign-policy principles.

Study emphasis ~6%

Democracy Challenges, Security & Environment

Communalism, regionalism, caste, security threats, and introductory environment politics.

Preparing for the BSEB Intermediate Political Science Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: About 30% of maximum theory marks is the usual Bihar Intermediate pass benchmark for theory subjects (about 30/100 on Political Science theory). Confirm the current BSEB rules circular.
  • Assessment: Official BSEB Intermediate Political Science (Elective; I.A.; subject code 322) assesses Indian Constitution, rights and Directive Principles, Union and state institutions, judiciary, federalism and emergencies, Election Commission, local self-government, party system and democracy challenges, Cold War and world politics, regional organisations (SAARC, ASEAN), and Indian foreign policy through a mixed theory paper lasting 3 hours 15 minutes for 100 full marks. Section A is objective (OMR): 100 four-option MCQs, only the first 50 answers counted if more are marked, 1 mark each (50 marks). Section B has 30 short-answer questions (answer any 15 at 2 marks = 30) and 8 long-answer questions (answer any 4 at 5 marks = 20). Political Science is examined as theory under this model-paper pattern (not a science practical subject). This 100-question bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of that syllabus; it does not replace official short- and long-answer writing practice. Board papers may present bilingual Hindi/English wording.
  • Time limit: 3 hours 15 minutes for the official Intermediate Political Science theory paper (including about 15 minutes to read the questions carefully), as stated on the BSEB Intermediate Political Science Model Question Paper 2026 (subject code 322).
  • Exam / certification fees: Included in the Intermediate Public Examination fee schedule notified annually by BSEB. Exact rupee amounts vary by year and candidate category; check the latest fee notification on biharboardonline.com rather than unofficial fixed quotes. Official sources

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BSEB Intermediate Political Science: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorise high-yield article numbers only when certain (e.g., 14, 19, 21, 32, 324, 352, 356, 360, 368) and pair each with its meaning — model papers test both.
2Drill FR vs DPSP vs Fundamental Duties differences: justiciability, Part numbers, and examples from Intermediate textbooks.
3For institutions, practise roles: who dissolves Lok Sabha, who chairs joint sittings, collective responsibility, money bills, and Governor as Centre’s representative.
4Link 73rd Amendment–11th Schedule–Gram Panchayat and 74th Amendment–12th Schedule–municipalities with election-period and function examples.
5For contemporary politics, define Cold War bipolarity, NAM principles, SAARC (1985, South Asia) vs ASEAN (1967, Southeast Asia), and India’s non-alignment/peaceful coexistence ideas.
6After MCQ concept checks, solve the official BSEB Intermediate Political Science model paper (code 322) from biharboardonline.com under timed conditions, writing full short and long answers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the official BSEB Intermediate Political Science exam only multiple choice?

No. Official papers mix Section A objective questions on OMR (100 MCQs, attempt any 50 for 50 marks) with Section B short answers (attempt any 15 of 30 for 30 marks) and long answers (attempt any 4 of 8 for 20 marks). Full marks are 100. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept practice — not a full writing-task substitute or complete paper simulation.

What is subject code 322?

322 is the BSEB Intermediate Political Science (Elective) subject code used on model papers and Intermediate Arts (I.A.) timetables. The official 2026 model paper is published under code 322 on biharboardonline.com.

How many marks and how long is the Political Science theory paper?

Full marks are 100. Duration is 3 hours 15 minutes, including about 15 minutes to read the question booklet carefully. Confirm the timetable for your sitting on the board portal.

What does 100 + 30 + 8 = 138 mean on the model paper?

It is the total printed question count in the booklet: 100 objective items, 30 short-answer items, and 8 long-answer items. You do not answer all of them — attempt 50 objectives, 15 short answers, and 4 long answers for 100 marks.

What is the passing score for Intermediate Political Science?

Bihar Intermediate theory subjects commonly require about 30% of maximum theory marks to pass. Exact rules are stated in BSEB examination circulars for the year.

What does Intermediate Political Science cost to take?

Political Science is examined as part of the Intermediate Public Examination. Fees are set annually by BSEB in official fee notifications. Check biharboardonline.com for the current schedule.

Which topics should I prioritise?

Cover the Constitution and Preamble, Fundamental Rights, DPSPs, Fundamental Duties, Parliament and Union executive, judiciary, federalism, emergencies (352/356/360), Election Commission (324), 73rd/74th local government, party system and democracy challenges, Cold War, SAARC/ASEAN, and Indian foreign policy. Use official textbooks and the Intermediate Political Science model paper (322) alongside this MCQ bank.

Why is this bank multiple choice if Section B is written?

This free bank checks concept fluency quickly for constitutional facts, institutions, and world-politics themes. Official BSEB Intermediate Political Science still requires short and long written answers; always practise model papers from biharboardonline.com for those tasks.