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Key Facts: BSEH SS Defence Studies Exam

2h 30m

Typical BSEH Senior Secondary Defence Studies theory exam duration

BSEH Class 12 Defence Studies question paper design / logistics (code 828)

60+20+20

Theory + practical + internal assessment marks (subject total 100)

BSEH Class 12 Defence Studies syllabus 2026-27

Code 828

Defence Studies subject code on BSEH Senior Secondary materials (formerly listed as Military Science)

BSEH syllabus / date-sheet practice

English MCQ adaptation

This free local bank is not the official Senior Secondary paper format

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BSEH Senior Secondary Defence Studies is a Class 12 public-exam theory elective of about 2 hours 30 minutes (date-sheet code 828; 60 theory + 20 practical + 20 internal) with a 33% pass floor, covering national security through UN peace roles — not a pure MCQ board paper. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for BSEH Class 12 Defence Studies (formerly Military Science) concepts.

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1In Defence Studies, national security primarily refers to:
A.Protection of a state's sovereignty, territory, people and core interests from internal and external threats
B.Only the size of the standing army
C.Only economic growth rates
D.Only cultural soft power abroad
Explanation: National security is a multi-dimensional concept covering protection of sovereignty, territory, population and vital national interests against internal and external threats.
2Which of the following is generally treated as an element (determinant) of national security?
A.Military capability only
B.Military, economic, political, social and environmental factors among others
C.Geography alone
D.Population size alone
Explanation: Modern national security analysis treats multiple elements—military, economic, political, social, technological and environmental—as interacting determinants.
3The scope of national security typically includes:
A.Only border defence against foreign armies
B.External defence and internal stability, including political, economic and social dimensions
C.Only police law-and-order work
D.Only nuclear weapons policy
Explanation: National security’s scope is broader than battlefield defence: it covers external threats and internal stability across political, economic and social dimensions.
4Which statement best captures an objective of national security?
A.To eliminate all international trade
B.To safeguard territorial integrity, political independence and the well-being of citizens
C.To maximise military spending without limit
D.To dissolve civilian government
Explanation: Core objectives include preserving territorial integrity, political independence and citizen safety/well-being.
5Traditional (hard) security approaches emphasise mainly:
A.Military threats and use of force
B.Climate change only
C.Tourism promotion only
D.Sports diplomacy only
Explanation: Traditional/hard security focuses on military threats, balance of power and force as instruments of state survival.
6Non-traditional security threats typically include:
A.Only tank warfare
B.Issues such as terrorism, cyber attacks, pandemics, energy insecurity and environmental stress
C.Only formal declarations of war between states
D.Only naval blockades
Explanation: Non-traditional security covers non-military or hybrid threats such as terrorism, cyber insecurity, health crises, energy shocks and environmental pressures.
7Human security as a concept shifts attention mainly toward:
A.The survival and dignity of individuals and communities, not only the state apparatus
B.Only the number of warships
C.Only UN Security Council permanent membership
D.Only currency reserves
Explanation: Human security emphasises freedom from fear and want for people, complementing state-centric security.
8Which pairing correctly matches a type of security with its focus?
A.Food security — reliable access to sufficient nutritious food for the population
B.Food security — only agricultural export quotas
C.Food security — only military ration packs for soldiers
D.Food security — only restaurant regulation
Explanation: Food security concerns whether people have reliable access to adequate, safe and nutritious food.
9A country with strong armed forces but severe economic collapse may still face national security risk because:
A.National security depends on multiple elements, including economic strength
B.Only nuclear weapons matter
C.Economics never affect security
D.Security is only about map borders
Explanation: Economic weakness can undermine military readiness, social cohesion and political stability—hence multi-element security analysis.
10Which is the best description of 'comprehensive national security'?
A.An approach integrating military defence with political, economic, social, technological and environmental resilience
B.A policy of isolating the state from all foreign contact
C.A focus only on ceremonial parades
D.A policy that ignores internal challenges
Explanation: Comprehensive security integrates traditional defence with wider resilience across political, economic, social, technological and environmental domains.

About the BSEH SS Defence Studies Exam

Haryana Senior Secondary Defence Studies under BSEH covers Class 12 Defence Studies (code 828; catalog name updated from Military Science). Core topics include national security concepts; internal and external security challenges of India; terrorism; cyber crime and cyber security; higher defence organisation (President, Prime Minister, Defence Minister, NSA, CDS); India’s defence, nuclear and foreign policies; DRDO weapons development; and the United Nations’ role in peace and security. Official assessment is a theory paper of about 2 hours 30 minutes (60 marks) plus practical (20) and internal assessment (20). This free local bank provides English four-option MCQs for revision; pair it with official syllabus PDFs, terminology notebooks, and map practicals via bseh.org.in.

Exam sponsor: Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

BSEH Senior Secondary Defence Studies is a Class 12 theory elective under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (date-sheet code 828; 2026 catalog name Defence Studies, formerly Military Science). Official logistics describe about 2 hours 30 minutes of theory work for a 60-mark paper, plus practical examination 20 marks and internal assessment 20 marks (grand total 100). Syllabus (2026-27): national security; India’s security challenges; terrorism; cyber crime and security; higher defence organisation; defence policy; nuclear policy; foreign policy; Defence Research Organisation (DRDO); role of the United Nations. Practical: maps, conventional signs, grid references, scale, direction, bearings, compass, service protractor. Hindi/English medium materials are typical; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm the current syllabus PDF and circulars on bseh.org.in.

Time Limit

2 hours 30 minutes

Passing Score

33%

Exam / Certification Fees

As notified by BSEH and paid through affiliated schools for regular and compartment/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).

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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.

~10% of this local bank

National Security

Meaning, objectives, scope, types, and elements of national security.

~10% of this local bank

Security Challenges of India

Internal and external security challenges.

~10% of this local bank

Terrorism

Concepts, types, causes, effects, control, and India-relevant groups/incidents.

~12% of this local bank

Cyber Crime and Security

Cyber crime types and prevention; cyber security challenges and national-security impact.

~8% of this local bank

Higher Defence Organisation

President, PM, Defence Minister, NSA, CDS and related higher defence structure.

~8% of this local bank

Defence Policy of India

Determinants, objectives, budget framing, and main features.

~10% of this local bank

Nuclear Policy of India

Principles, NFU/credible minimum deterrence framing, NPT and CTBT.

~10% of this local bank

Foreign Policy of India

Principles, historical development, objectives, and challenges.

~12% of this local bank

Defence & Research Organisation

DRDO role in missiles, aircraft, tanks, UAVs, submarines, carriers and warships.

~10% of this local bank

United Nations

Main organs, reforms, and role in world peace and security.

Preparing for the BSEH SS Defence Studies Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 33%
  • Assessment: BSEH Senior Secondary Defence Studies is a Class 12 theory elective under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (date-sheet code 828; 2026 catalog name Defence Studies, formerly Military Science). Official logistics describe about 2 hours 30 minutes of theory work for a 60-mark paper, plus practical examination 20 marks and internal assessment 20 marks (grand total 100). Syllabus (2026-27): national security; India’s security challenges; terrorism; cyber crime and security; higher defence organisation; defence policy; nuclear policy; foreign policy; Defence Research Organisation (DRDO); role of the United Nations. Practical: maps, conventional signs, grid references, scale, direction, bearings, compass, service protractor. Hindi/English medium materials are typical; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm the current syllabus PDF and circulars on bseh.org.in.
  • Time limit: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Exam / certification fees: As notified by BSEH and paid through affiliated schools for regular and compartment/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

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BSEH SS Defence Studies: Suggested Study Strategy

1Keep a terminology notebook for definitions (national security, terrorism, cyber crime, NFU, CDS, NPT, CTBT, Panchsheel) — BSEH teachers are advised to emphasise definitional clarity.
2Map internal vs external security challenges carefully; many short-answer traps mix the two categories.
3For higher defence organisation, memorise roles: President (Supreme Commander), Cabinet/CCS framing, Defence Minister, NSA, and CDS as the permanent chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee.
4For nuclear policy, know India’s declared No First Use and Credible Minimum Deterrence framing plus why India is outside the NPT as a nuclear-weapon state under the treaty’s original categories.
5Pair MCQs with map practical drills (grid references, scale, bearings, compass, service protractor) from the official practical list.
6Use current BSEH Class 12 Defence Studies syllabus materials from bseh.org.in to allocate revision time between theory chapters and practical.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is BSEH Senior Secondary Defence Studies officially examined?

Defence Studies is examined under the Haryana Senior Secondary Certificate Examination as a Class 12 elective (date-sheet code 828). Theory is 60 marks (about 2 hours 30 minutes), practical 20 marks, and internal assessment 20 marks (total 100). Confirm the year’s syllabus PDF, date sheet, and circulars on bseh.org.in.

Is Defence Studies the same as Military Science on older BSEH materials?

Yes for continuity of the elective pathway: the 2026 Class 12 catalog lists the subject as Defence Studies (code 828), while 2025 materials commonly used the name Military Science with the same code. Always follow the current year’s official syllabus PDF — the 2026-27 chapter list emphasises national security, cyber security, policies, DRDO, and the UN rather than the older chapter set alone.

Is this practice bank the same format as the official Senior Secondary Defence Studies paper?

No. Official BSEH Class 12 Defence Studies theory papers mix objective and subjective sections, and there is a separate practical. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts only — not an official translation, blueprint replica, or full written/practical simulation.

What syllabus does this bank follow?

It is aligned to BSEH Senior Secondary (Class 12) Defence Studies code 828 for session 2026-27: Introduction of National Security; Security challenges of India; Concept of Terrorism; Cyber crime and security; Higher defence organisation of India; Defence policy of India; Nuclear policy of India; Foreign policy of India; Defence & Research Organisation; Role of the United Nations.

What is the pass mark for BSEH Senior Secondary Defence Studies?

BSEH Senior Secondary subject pass floor is commonly stated as 33% for theory electives. Always verify the current BSEH Senior Secondary notification for exact criteria for your sitting, including any separate practical requirements.

Where should I check official syllabus and date sheets?

Use the Board of School Education Haryana website at bseh.org.in for Class 12 syllabus catalog entries (including Defence Studies), date sheets (code 828), and exam circulars.