Mock Test 02 Performance Solutions

Subject: CBSE Class 12 Political Science (Contemporary World Politics & Indian Politics)

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Q1. Which of the following best defines "democracy"?

✅ Correct Answer: Option C (Government based on popular participation and elections)

Concept Explanation: Democracy is a system where people elect representatives and participate in decision-making.

Q2. Which organization was created after World War II to maintain international peace?

✅ Correct Answer: Option C (United Nations)

Concept Explanation: The UN was established in 1945 to promote peace and cooperation.

Q3. Cold War refers to:

✅ Correct Answer: Option C (Ideological and political tension without direct military conflict)

Concept Explanation: Cold War was a period of tension and rivalry without direct war between superpowers.

Q4. Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was formed mainly to:

✅ Correct Answer: Option B (Avoid joining military blocs)

Concept Explanation: NAM countries stayed independent from USA and USSR power blocs.

Q5. Which statement about globalization is correct?

✅ Correct Answer: Option B (It increases global interdependence)

Concept Explanation: Globalization connects economies and societies through trade, technology, and communication.

Q6. A country allows elections but opposition leaders are frequently jailed. This system is best described as:

✅ Correct Answer: Option B (Authoritarian regime)

Concept Explanation: Suppression of opposition indicates authoritarian control.

Q7. Power is divided between central and state governments in India. This system is:

✅ Correct Answer: Option B (Federal system)

Concept Explanation: Federalism distributes powers between different levels of government.

Q8. A government controls newspapers and television strictly. This indicates:

✅ Correct Answer: Option C (Authoritarianism)

Concept Explanation: Control over media reduces freedom of expression, a feature of authoritarian rule.

Q9. A multinational company opens branches in many countries. This is an example of:

✅ Correct Answer: Option B (Globalization)

Concept Explanation: Globalization involves expansion of businesses across national boundaries.

Q10. A country conducts elections but only one political party is allowed. This system is:

✅ Correct Answer: Option B (One-party system)

Concept Explanation: Elections without competition indicate a one-party authoritarian system.

Q11. A student notices internet restrictions during protests in a country. Which democratic value is affected?

✅ Correct Answer: Option B (Freedom of expression)

Concept Explanation: Restricting communication limits free expression and information flow.

Q12. India has different languages and cultures across states. This reflects:

✅ Correct Answer: Option B (Federal diversity)

Concept Explanation: Federalism allows cultural and administrative diversity.

Q13. A company produces goods in one country and sells them globally. This shows:

✅ Correct Answer: Option A (Globalization)

Concept Explanation: Global production and trade networks are key features of globalization.

Q14. Assertion (A): Cold War was an ideological conflict.
Reason (R): It was based on rivalry between capitalism and socialism.

✅ Correct Answer: Option A (Both A and R are true and R explains A)

Concept Explanation: Cold War rivalry was rooted in opposing ideologies.

Q15. Assertion (A): Globalization benefits all countries equally.
Reason (R): It increases inequality between rich and poor nations.

✅ Correct Answer: Option C (A is false, R is true)

Concept Explanation: Globalization often increases inequality despite economic growth.

Q16. Case Study: "A country has elections, but ruling party controls media and limits opposition activity." This system is:

✅ Correct Answer: Option B (Electoral democracy with limitations)

Concept Explanation: Elections exist, but fairness is compromised.

Q17. Case Study: "Two superpowers avoid direct war but support rival groups in different countries." This describes:

✅ Correct Answer: Option B (Cold War)

Concept Explanation: Proxy wars were typical of Cold War politics.

Q18. Why is democracy considered more accountable than authoritarianism?

✅ Correct Answer: Option B (It allows citizen participation and checks power)

Concept Explanation: Democracy ensures leaders are answerable to people.

Q19. A major risk of globalization is:

✅ Correct Answer: Option B (Cultural dominance of powerful nations)

Concept Explanation: Globalization may lead to cultural imbalance and dominance.

Q20. Which of the following is correctly matched?

✅ Correct Answer: Option A (UN - Maintaining international peace)

Concept Explanation: The UN works for peace and global cooperation.

📈 ExamSpark Quick Tips: Political Science Mastery

United Nations Roots: Formed strictly after WWII (1945), aimed purely at global cooperation unlike military blocs like NATO.
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM): Remember, it was NOT about isolation. It was about actively staying away from joining either the US or USSR camp.
Authoritarian vs Democratic: A true democracy requires fair competition. Elections alone don't prove democracy if opposition is constantly suppressed!

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