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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?
2When was the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly of India held?
3Who was the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly of India?
4The Indian Constitution came into force on which date?
5Which words were added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment (1976)?
6According to the Preamble, sovereignty in India ultimately rests with which of the following?
7How many types of justice are expressly mentioned in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
8Which article of the Constitution lays down the procedure for constitutional amendment?
9The ‘basic structure’ doctrine of the Indian Constitution is most closely associated with which Supreme Court case?
10At the time of commencement, the original Constitution of India contained approximately how many articles?
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.
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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.
Indian Constitution — Making, Preamble & Features
Constituent Assembly, drafting committee, Preamble, basic features, amendment process, and basic structure.
Fundamental Rights, DPSPs & Duties
Part III rights and writs, Part IV Directive Principles, Part IVA duties, and FR–DPSP differences.
Union Executive, Parliament & State Institutions
President, PM, Council of Ministers, Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha, Governor, and state legislatures.
Judiciary, Federalism & Emergencies
Supreme Court/High Courts, judicial review, Seventh Schedule lists, and Articles 352, 356, 360.
Elections, Parties & Local Self-Government
Election Commission (Art. 324), parties, anti-defection, 73rd/74th Amendments, and Gram Panchayat.
Contemporary World Politics
Cold War, bipolar/unipolar order, United Nations basics, and security ideas at Intermediate level.
Regional Organisations & India’s Foreign Policy
SAARC, ASEAN, EU basics, Non-Alignment, and India’s foreign-policy principles.
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
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.