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Key Facts: KSEAB II PUC Political Science Exam

Code 29

Political Science subject code on KSEAB II PUC timetable materials

KSEAB II PUC examination timetable / public exam circulars

~80+20

Typical theory + internal mark split for non-practical II PUC subjects including Political Science

KSEAB/DPUE II PUC pattern summaries (confirm year circular)

~3 hours

Typical II PUC Political Science theory exam duration

KSEAB II PUC exam pattern practice (confirm year timetable)

Mixed paper

Official assessment mixes objective and descriptive answers — not pure MCQ

KSEAB II PUC Political Science blueprint/model-paper structure summaries

English MCQ adaptation

This free local bank is not the official mixed-format paper

OpenExamPrep practice policy

KSEAB II PUC Political Science (code 29) is a Class 12 mixed theory paper (~80+20 marks, ~3 hours) on Indian politics since Independence and contemporary world politics — not a pure MCQ board paper. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation only.

Sample KSEAB II PUC Political Science Practice Questions

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1After Independence, which of the following was a central challenge of nation-building in India?

A.Integrating more than 500 princely states into the Indian Union

B.Joining the European Union as a founding member

C.Abolishing the United Nations

D.Ending universal adult franchise permanently

Explanation: India inherited over 500 princely states whose accession and merger into the Union under Patel and V.P. Menon was a core nation-building task alongside Partition rehabilitation and democratic consolidation.

2The States Reorganisation Act that reorganised Indian states largely on linguistic lines was enacted in:

A.1947

B.1956

C.1950

D.1975

Explanation: After the States Reorganisation Commission and linguistic movements (notably Andhra), the States Reorganisation Act 1956 reorganised states mainly on linguistic lines.

3Who led the political and administrative effort to integrate most princely states into the Indian Union?

A.Jawaharlal Nehru

B.B.R. Ambedkar

C.Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

D.Rajendra Prasad

Explanation: As Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister, Sardar Patel (with civil servant V.P. Menon) secured accession and merger of princely states.

4Partition of British India in 1947 most immediately produced which nation-building problem?

A.Formation of SAARC

B.India’s entry into the WTO

C.Abolition of the Planning Commission

D.Massive refugee flows and communal violence

Explanation: Partition triggered large-scale cross-border migration, communal riots, and rehabilitation challenges that defined early nation-building.

5The Instrument of Accession was mainly used in 1947–48 to:

A.Formalise a princely state’s joining the Indian Dominion

B.Admit states to the United Nations

C.Redraw provinces on a linguistic basis

D.Introduce compulsory military service

Explanation: Princely rulers signed Instruments of Accession to join the Indian Dominion on defence, external affairs, and communications, forming the legal basis of integration.

6Potti Sriramulu’s fast unto death is most closely linked to the demand for:

A.Abolition of the Supreme Court

B.A separate Andhra state for Telugu speakers

C.Immediate accession of Goa to Portugal

D.Ending Five-Year Plans

Explanation: Potti Sriramulu’s 1952 fast for a Telugu-speaking Andhra state intensified linguistic state demands and contributed to reorganisation politics.

7India’s approach to cultural diversity in nation-building is best described as:

A.Imposing a single official religion nationwide

B.Banning all regional languages from public life

C.Recognising unity with diversity rather than forced cultural uniformity

D.Rejecting federalism entirely

Explanation: NCERT-style accounts stress that Indian nation-building sought political unity while accommodating linguistic, cultural, and religious diversity within a democratic federal framework.

8‘One-party dominance’ in early independent India mainly refers to the electoral strength of:

A.A permanent ban on all opposition parties

B.Military rule without elections

C.Only regional parties winning every seat

D.The Indian National Congress across the first three general elections

Explanation: Congress won decisive majorities in the 1952, 1957, and 1962 Lok Sabha elections, creating a dominant-party system while opposition parties still contested legally.

9India’s first general elections on the basis of universal adult franchise were held in:

A.1951–52

B.1947–48

C.1962–63

D.1977

Explanation: The first Lok Sabha and state assembly elections under universal adult franchise were held in 1951–52, a major democratic achievement for a newly independent, largely illiterate society.

10In Rajni Kothari’s analysis, the ‘Congress system’ of the 1950s is characterised by:

A.A single-party dictatorship with no elections

B.Congress as a broad coalition absorbing factions and opposition within a dominant-party framework

C.Complete absence of ideological debate inside Congress

D.Rule only by regional satraps without a central party

Explanation: Kothari described the Congress system as a dominant party that functioned as a coalition of interests and factions, managing conflict partly inside the party while elections continued.

About the KSEAB II PUC Political Science Exam

Karnataka II PUC Political Science under KSEAB is a Class 12 Pre-University elective (subject code 29) covering post-Independence Indian politics and contemporary world politics themes used in NCERT Class 12 Political Science: nation-building, Congress dominance and challenges, planned development, India’s foreign policy, Emergency and democratic restoration, regional aspirations, recent political changes, Cold War end and multipolar trends, South Asia, UN and international organisations, security, environment politics, and globalisation. Official assessment is a mixed written theory paper of about 3 hours for roughly 80 theory marks plus internal assessment — not a pure multiple-choice test. Use this free 2026 English MCQ bank for concept drill; pair it with official KSEAB/DPUE model papers for short- and long-answer practice.

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

Assessment

KSEAB II PUC Political Science is a Class 12 Pre-University theory elective (subject code 29 on timetable materials). Official logistics for non-practical subjects commonly describe about 3 hours of theory work for 80 marks, with 20 marks internal assessment. Papers mix objective items (MCQ/FIB/matching/1-mark), short answers, and long/essay answers. This practice bank is an English four-option MCQ study adaptation of NCERT Class 12 Political Science themes (Contemporary World Politics and Politics in India Since Independence) — not a full board-paper simulation. Confirm current syllabus PDFs, model papers, and circulars on kseab.karnataka.gov.in and DPUE portals.

Time Limit

About 3 hours (theory public examination — confirm year’s timetable)

Passing Score

As set in the current KSEAB II PUC circular (Political Science commonly listed with theory ~80 marks; secondary sources cite ~28/80 theory qualifying with internal assessment; verify year rules).

Exam / Certification Fees

As notified by KSEAB and paid through PU colleges for regular and repeater/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

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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.

~7% of this local bank

Nation-Building Challenges

Partition, princely states, linguistic states, and early nation-building.

~9% of this local bank

One-Party Dominance & Congress System

Congress dominance, opposition, 1967–69 challenges, and restoration.

~6% of this local bank

Planned Development

Planning institutions, Five-Year Plans, and development politics.

~10% of this local bank

India’s External Relations

Non-alignment, wars, treaties, and major foreign-policy choices.

~12% of this local bank

Constitutional Crisis & Regional Aspirations

Emergency, democratic restoration, and regional movements.

~6% of this local bank

Recent Changes in Indian Politics

Coalitions, Mandal-Mandir, 1991 reforms, and party system shifts.

~14% of this local bank

Cold War End & Alternative Power Centres

Unipolarity, EU, ASEAN, China, and multipolar trends.

~8% of this local bank

Contemporary South Asia

Neighbourhood politics, democracy/conflict, and SAARC.

~8% of this local bank

International Organisations

UN, reform debates, and global economic institutions.

~20% of this local bank

Security, Environment & Globalisation

Security concepts, environmental regimes, and globalisation dimensions.

Preparing for the KSEAB II PUC Political Science Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: As set in the current KSEAB II PUC circular (Political Science commonly listed with theory ~80 marks; secondary sources cite ~28/80 theory qualifying with internal assessment; verify year rules).
Assessment: KSEAB II PUC Political Science is a Class 12 Pre-University theory elective (subject code 29 on timetable materials). Official logistics for non-practical subjects commonly describe about 3 hours of theory work for 80 marks, with 20 marks internal assessment. Papers mix objective items (MCQ/FIB/matching/1-mark), short answers, and long/essay answers. This practice bank is an English four-option MCQ study adaptation of NCERT Class 12 Political Science themes (Contemporary World Politics and Politics in India Since Independence) — not a full board-paper simulation. Confirm current syllabus PDFs, model papers, and circulars on kseab.karnataka.gov.in and DPUE portals.
Time limit: About 3 hours (theory public examination — confirm year’s timetable)
Exam / certification fees: As notified by KSEAB and paid through PU colleges for regular and repeater/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

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KSEAB II PUC Political Science: Suggested Study Strategy

1Build year-event timelines for Partition, States Reorganisation (1956), Emergency (1975–77), and Cold War milestones for faster recall.

2Prepare a terminology notebook of chapter definitions — many objective items test precise terms (non-alignment, bipolarity, globalisation, human security).

3Link Indian foreign-policy chapters to Contemporary World Politics: NAM, UN, and post-1991 reforms often cross-appear.

4For regional aspirations, separate demand type (autonomy vs secession) from outcome (statehood, accords, special provisions) before choosing options.

5Download current KSEAB II PUC Political Science model papers and practise short/long written answers in addition to this free MCQ bank.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is KSEAB II PUC Political Science officially examined?

It is a Class 12 Pre-University theory elective under KSEAB (subject code 29 on timetable materials). Non-practical subjects commonly use about 3 hours of theory for 80 marks plus 20 internal assessment, with mixed objective and descriptive sections. Confirm the year’s model paper, blueprint, and timetable on kseab.karnataka.gov.in / dpue-exam.karnataka.gov.in.

What does subject code 29 mean?

29 is the Political Science subject code used on KSEAB II PUC examination timetable and related materials. OpenExamPrep maintains one shared English MCQ practice bank for the subject concepts.

Is this practice bank the same format as the official II PUC paper?

No. Official papers mix objective items (including MCQs) with short and long/essay answers, often in English or Kannada. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation only — not an official translation or full mixed-format replica.

What syllabus does this bank follow?

It is aligned to NCERT Class 12 Political Science themes used widely for Class 12 boards: Politics in India Since Independence (nation-building through recent developments) and Contemporary World Politics (Cold War end through globalisation). Always cross-check the current DPUE/KSEAB II PUC Political Science syllabus PDF for your year.

What is the pass mark?

Follow the current KSEAB II PUC circular. Political Science is commonly an 80-mark theory + 20 internal subject; secondary compilations list theory qualifying around 28/80 with internal thresholds — verify the year’s exact rule.

Where should I check official model papers and timetables?

Use kseab.karnataka.gov.in and dpue-exam.karnataka.gov.in for II PUC timetables (code 29), model papers, syllabi, and exam circulars.

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