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Key Facts: PSEB SS Political Science Exam
80 + 20
PSEB Senior Secondary Political Science Theory + Project/INA mark split
PSEB Class 12 Scheme of Studies 2026–27
3 hours
Typical PSEB Senior Secondary Political Science theory exam duration
PSEB Senior Secondary public exam logistics
33%
Minimum pass separately in Theory, INA, and aggregate
PSEB Class 12 Scheme of Studies 2026–27
Code 031
Political Science subject code on PSEB Scheme of Studies
PSEB Class 12 Scheme of Studies 2026–27
English MCQ adaptation
This free local bank is not the official Senior Secondary paper format
OpenExamPrep practice policy
PSEB Senior Secondary Political Science is a Class 12 public-exam elective with Theory 80 + Project/INA 20 (about 3 hours theory; code 031) and 33% pass separately in theory, INA, and aggregate — not a pure MCQ board paper. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for NCERT/CBSE-focused Class 12 Political Science concepts and events.
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1Which post-1947 nation-building task involved bringing over 500 princely states into the Indian Union?
2In which year was the States Reorganisation Act passed, reorganising states largely on linguistic lines?
3Who led the integration of most princely states as Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister?
4Partition in 1947 primarily created which immediate nation-building crisis?
5The Instrument of Accession was mainly used to:
6Potti Sriramulu’s fast unto death is most closely linked to the demand for:
7India’s early nation-building approach to cultural diversity is best summarised as:
8‘One-party dominance’ in early independent India mainly refers to the electoral strength of the:
9India’s first general elections under universal adult franchise were held in:
10In Rajni Kothari’s ‘Congress system’ idea, political competition in the 1950s often operated:
About the PSEB SS Political Science Exam
Punjab Senior Secondary Political Science under PSEB covers Class 12 Political Science as listed in the Board’s Scheme of Studies (subject code 031) with Theory 80 + Project work/INA 20 = 100. This free bank uses the widely taught NCERT-style Class 12 scope — Politics in India Since Independence and Contemporary World Politics — covering post-Independence 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 theory paper of about 3 hours for 80 marks plus 20 project/INA, not a pure MCQ board paper. Pass requires 33% separately in Theory and INA and 33% aggregate per the Scheme of Studies 2026–27. Pair this English four-option MCQ bank with official syllabus/scheme materials and written short/essay practice via pseb.ac.in.
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Assessment
PSEB Senior Secondary Political Science is a Class 12 elective under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 031) with Theory 80 + Project work/INA 20 = 100. Official logistics describe about 3 hours of theory work. This bank’s content follows the widely used CBSE/NCERT-focused Class 12 Political Science scope: Politics in India Since Independence (nation-building challenges, one-party dominance, planned development, India’s external relations, Congress system challenges and restoration, constitutional crisis, regional aspirations, recent changes) and Contemporary World Politics (end of bipolarity, contemporary centres of power, contemporary South Asia, international organisations, security, environment and natural resources, globalisation). Confirm the current PSEB syllabus PDF for your session (some board materials may be published in Punjabi). English, Punjabi, and Hindi media may be available; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm the current Scheme of Studies and circulars on pseb.ac.in.
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
33% separately in Theory and INA, and 33% in aggregate
Exam / Certification Fees
As notified by PSEB 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.
Nation-Building Challenges
Partition, princely states, linguistic states, and early nation-building.
One-Party Dominance & Congress System
Congress dominance, opposition, and challenges to the Congress system.
Planned Development
Planning institutions, Five-Year Plans, and development politics.
India’s External Relations
Non-alignment, wars, and major foreign-policy choices.
Constitutional Crisis & Regional Aspirations
Emergency, democratic restoration, and regional movements.
Recent Changes in Indian Politics
Coalitions, Mandal-Mandir, and post-1990s party system shifts.
Cold War End & Alternative Power Centres
Unipolarity, EU, ASEAN, China, and multipolar trends.
Contemporary South Asia
Neighbourhood politics, democracy/conflict, and SAARC.
International Organisations
UN, reform debates, and global economic institutions.
Security, Environment & Globalisation
Security concepts, environmental regimes, and globalisation dimensions.
Preparing for the PSEB SS Political Science Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 33% separately in Theory and INA, and 33% in aggregate
- Assessment: PSEB Senior Secondary Political Science is a Class 12 elective under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 031) with Theory 80 + Project work/INA 20 = 100. Official logistics describe about 3 hours of theory work. This bank’s content follows the widely used CBSE/NCERT-focused Class 12 Political Science scope: Politics in India Since Independence (nation-building challenges, one-party dominance, planned development, India’s external relations, Congress system challenges and restoration, constitutional crisis, regional aspirations, recent changes) and Contemporary World Politics (end of bipolarity, contemporary centres of power, contemporary South Asia, international organisations, security, environment and natural resources, globalisation). Confirm the current PSEB syllabus PDF for your session (some board materials may be published in Punjabi). English, Punjabi, and Hindi media may be available; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm the current Scheme of Studies and circulars on pseb.ac.in.
- Time limit: 3 hours
- Exam / certification fees: As notified by PSEB 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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PSEB SS Political Science: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
How is PSEB Senior Secondary Political Science officially examined?
Political Science is examined under the Punjab Senior Secondary Certificate Examination as a Class 12 elective with Theory 80 marks and Project work/Internal Assessment (INA) 20 marks (total 100). Subject code is 031 in the PSEB Class 12 Scheme of Studies 2026–27. Confirm the year’s syllabus PDF, Scheme of Studies, date sheet, and circulars on pseb.ac.in.
Is this practice bank the same format as the official Senior Secondary Political Science paper?
No. Official PSEB Class 12 Political Science theory papers mix objective items (including MCQs) with very short, short, and long/essay answers, plus project/INA. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts and facts only — not an official translation, blueprint replica, or full written-paper simulation.
What syllabus does this bank follow?
It is aligned to the widely used CBSE/NCERT Class 12 Political Science style scope often used for Punjab Senior Secondary revision: Politics in India Since Independence (nation-building through recent changes) and Contemporary World Politics (end of bipolarity through globalisation). Always confirm the current PSEB session syllabus PDF on pseb.ac.in (some materials may be published in Punjabi).
What is the pass mark for PSEB Senior Secondary Political Science?
Per the PSEB Class 12 Scheme of Studies 2026–27, candidates must secure a minimum of 33% marks separately in Theory and Internal Assessment (INA), as well as in the aggregate, to qualify. Always verify the current PSEB Senior Secondary notification for exact criteria for your sitting.
Where should I check official syllabus and date sheets?
Use the Punjab School Education Board website at pseb.ac.in for Class 12 syllabus entries (including Political Science code 031), Scheme of Studies, date sheets, and exam circulars.
What languages are used for PSEB Class 12 Political Science?
PSEB may offer English, Punjabi, and Hindi media depending on school offerings. This free practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation only.