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Senior secondary is such a level where the students get exposed to diverse concepts of a discipline. Students who opt for political science as one of their academic electives are given an opportunity to have greater exposure to the subject. The Class 12 Political Science curriculum is designed to enable the students to have the skills to engage with political processes that surround them and provide them with an understanding of the historical context that has shaped the present.

India's one of the best educational apps myCBSEguide presents a wide range of educational products related to different courses. In this particular module, you will find study materials related to CBSE class 12 Political Science. These materials are in the form of question papers, MCQ tests, and videos. All the chapters from both textbooks are included in form of downloads, online tests, and videos. Links to all these resources are appended under this section.

CBSE Class 12 Political Science Study Material

We at myCBSEguide  have been providing premium content for a decade to aid students with valuable resources. Our basic aim is to support students who want to be self-dependent. Students who are looking for resource material for Class 12 Political Science include chapter-wise revision notes, test papers, textbook solutions, sample papers, and online tests. Let's check what we actually have.

CBSE Class 12 Political Science Syllabus

The senior secondary syllabus for political science courses introduces various streams of the discipline of Political Science, like:

• Political Theory
• Indian Politics
• International Politics

Through this syllabus, students are acquainted with the current jargon and terminology of the discipline. Such a course aims to bring the students to the threshold of a serious engagement with the discipline and develop competencies related to Political Science to prepare them for higher education, learning, and knowledge.

For this purpose, the CBSE has prescribed two textbooks for the syllabus of CBSE class 12 Political Science. The chapters in these two books are as follows: 

For a detailed analysis of the syllabus check  Class 12 Political Science 2022-23 .

Class 12 Political Science Important Questions

Every chapter of the syllabus is important. But some topics under these chapters make these chapters important. Questions based on such topics are categorized as important questions or extra questions. Students should know what are these important questions and sections so that they do not miss out on any single chance to score good marks/grades. We have an important question category for all the subjects. Here you can access to the  Class 12 Political Science important questions  available on our Students' dashboard. The link to these chapters is given below:

Contemporary World Politics

•  The Cold War Era
•  The End of Bipolarity
•  US Hegemony in World Politics
•  Alternative Centres of Power
•  Contemporary South Asia
• International Organisations
• Security in the Contemporary World
• Environment and Natural Resources
• Globalisation

Political Science-II

• Challenges of Nation-Building
• Era of One-party Dominance
• Politics of Planned Development
• India’s External relations
• Challenges to the Congress System
• Crisis of the Democratic Order
• Rise of Popular Movements
• Regional aspirations
• Recent Developments in Indian Politics

Class 12 Political Science Revision Notes

Our chapter-wise revision notes for class 12 political science comes in handy when students find themselves lost in the textbook narratives. The revision notes for class 12 political science available on myCBSEguide are prepared by some of the renowned subject teachers and experts. These are lucid and easy to understand. Concepts are explained in a simplified way. 

Class 12 Political Science Case Study Questions

The new format of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) question paper includes competency-based questions like Case-based questions. These are a set of 4-5 questions based on a paragraph. These questions can be subjective, objective, or even a hybrid (this pattern is subject to change every year!). Since this is a new type of question, the availability of such questions is limited. Like always, we at myCBSEguide , have tried to present the best content for this section as well. Get the best of  Class 12 political science case study questions  on our  students' dashboard .

Class 12 Political Science Sample Papers

Like for all other subjects, get sample papers of Class 12 political science to prepare for the final examination. Sample papers uplift students' morale and make them confident enough to face their finals sans anxiety. Sample papers enable the students to leverage their preparation. Check our key resource called  Class 12 Political Science Sample Paper 2023  for the forthcoming examinations. Students become aware of the typology and pattern of the questions. In case they come across any new type of question, they can find its complete solution as well. Sample Papers ensure good scores for a student. 

Class 12 Political Science Test Papers

Test papers are the best tool to check your short-term progress. Our chapter-based test papers and online MCQ tests for class 12 political science can be utilized for this purpose. Our question bank is equipped with 5,00,000+ questions which are trusted not only by the students but millions of teachers. You can also self-test your progress with the help of our chapter-based  online tests . These small test gives a good experience for time management and fosters fun learning. For other subjects and classes, you can check our  CBSE course . 

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CBSE Class 12 Political Science Syllabus 2022-23

CBSE Class 12 Political Science Syllabus 2022-23 includes The End of Bipolarity, New Centers of Power, Contemporary South Asia, United Nations and its Organizations, Security in Contemporary World etc for the session 2022 – 2023. Here is the detailed syllabus. To download class 12 Political Science CBSE latest sample question …

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CBSE Class 12 Political Science Previous Year Question Paper

To understand the types of questions asked from class 12 Political Science each year, students can refer to the CBSE Class 12 Political Science Previous Year Question Paper. The Previous Year Question papers contain real questions of Political Science which were asked in the past years during the Class 12 Board examination. 

Referring to the CBSE Class 12 Political Science Previous Year Question Paper during the board exam preparation can help students to solve a variety of questions from easy to difficult. Therefore, here we have provided the direct link to download the previous year question papers of CBSE class 12 Political Science PDF. In addition to that, on this page, we have given a few more details about the class 12 Political Science question papers such as what is the significance of Political Science PYP, how to prepare for this subject using Political Science PYP (Previous year Paper) and a few frequently asked questions.

CBSE Class 12 Political Science Previous Year Question Papers Overview

Even though the questions are asked differently each year, the CBSE Class 12 Political Science question paper has almost similar structures or features. For example, Time allowance, Types of questions, Maximum marks, etc. The CBSE Class 12 Political Science Previous Year Question Papers Overview table is given below for more in-depth knowledge.

CBSE Class 12 Political Science Previous Year Question Papers PDF

The CBSE Class 12 Political Science Board exam is conducted in offline mode where students are required to write the answers with pen on paper. Also, the students are provided printable Political Science question papers that are sealed till the exam begins. But, for the convenience of board candidates here we have given the CBSE Class 12 Political Science Previous Year Question Papers PDF. 

The PDF file given here on this site is only for the student’s convenience so that they can use them while doing their upcoming board exam preparation for Political Science. They can download the CBSE Class 12 Political Science Previous Year Question Papers in PDF for free of cost.

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Year wise CBSE Class 12 Political Science Previous Year Question Papers

We have more than 5 years of Political Science question papers of Class 12 Political Science. Those students who are looking for Year wise CBSE Class 12 Political Science Previous Year Question Papers can use this website to download the year wise Political Science question papers.

By going through the year wise CBSE Class 12 Political Science Question Papers, candidates can self-evaluate themselves as well as they can predict what types of questions can be asked in the upcoming Class 12 Political Science exam. The Year wise Political Science question papers are not only helpful for this, but it gives students an opportunity to think how the board teachers set questions for the board examination.

CBSE Class 12 Political Science Previous Year Question Papers Solved & Unsolved

The board candidates often try to find out the CBSE 12 Political Science previous year question paper solved and unsolved. They try to find out because unsolved past year questions of Political Science give them the ability to check how much they are prepared for the upcoming board examination. At the same time, after solving the Political Science previous year question papers, they need to cross check their written answers so, they need to solve CBSE Class 12 Political Science Previous Year Question Papers.

Keeping in mind this requirement of students, we have given here both types of Political Science question papers. 

Students don’t need to worry about the accuracy of answers because the subject matter experts have solved the CBSE Class 12 Political Science Previous year question papers. Links to download solved and unsolved Class 12 Political Science Previous year question papers are given here on this page.

How to Download CBSE Class 12 Political Science Previous Year Question Paper PDF?

Since, our team has collected and bundled the CBSE Class 12 Political Science Previous Year Question Paper PDF, students can easily access them here. Follow the given steps:

• Once Selfstudys website is open click on Menu button to navigate to the CBSE.
• After clicking on CBSE, Click on Previous Year Question Papers 

• A new page will open, where you have to click on “ 12th PYP Year Wise ”

• In this last step, click on Political Science - PYP to access the year wise CBSE Class 12 Political Science Previous Year Question Papers

Significance of CBSE Class 12 Political Science Previous Year Question Paper

For the Board exam of Political Science, students become very nervous and anxious, that is why they make silly mistakes. However, those who solve the Class 12 Political Science questions before sitting for the exam can feel confidence. Because the significance of CBSE Class 12 Political Science previous year question papers is that it guides the students to familiarise themselves with an examination pattern, exam structure, types of questions, and difficulty levels of papers, etc.

Apart from all the above mentioned points, the CBSE Class 12 Previous Year Question Paper Political Science is ideal for finding out the most repeated questions from each chapter whether it is Matrices, Determinants, Integrals or any other chapters from the total of 13 Political Science Lessons.

Political Science Exam Preparation Tips for CBSE Class 12 Using Previous Year Question Papers

The CBSE class 12 Political Science previous year question paper can be used in the following manner to do the Political Science Exam preparation.

• To boost the confidence:- Confidence is key, a research was conducted in which the scientist found that a confident student always performs better than those who are not confident. Research also said that confident students handle their anxiety better and they are very comfortable in the classroom and exam like environment. Therefore, to boost the confidence in Class 12 Political Science Questions, students can use the CBSE Class 12 Political Science Previous Year Question Paper.
• To figure out and practice the most repeated questions:- Since, there is only one Class 12 Political Science Syllabus which has been used for several years, the students can refer to the Previous year question paper of class 12 Political Science to figure out the most repeated questions so that they can practice.
• To do the self-evaluation of the performance:- To understand the level of exam preparation students can refer to the CBSE Class 12 Political Science Previous year question paper unsolved. Referring to this, students can easily check their performance in the Political Science subject.
• To find out the weakest and strongest topics of class 12 Political Science:- There are so many challenging topics in Class 12 Political Science a student may have a strong grip on some topic while some topics will have a weak grip. Therefore, to find out the weakest and strongest Political Science topics of a student they can use the class 12 Political Science previous year questions.
• To learn the time management:- CBSE Class 12 Political Science Exams are held for 3 hours, so to learn how to manage the time to answer all the asked questions, students can practice managing time through the CBSE Class 12 Political Science Previous year question papers.

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CBSE Class 12 Political Science 2021 Analysis: Tough Case Studies; High Weightage on Cold War Era

Overall, the paper was balanced - neither too simple nor too difficult to answer, with all questions coming from within the syllabus..

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) today, December 17, 2021, conducted the second-last Term I exam for the Humanities stream. The CBSE Class 12 Political Science Term 1 2021-22 Exam was held for a duration of 90 minutes, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. The paper was entirely objective-based, comprising of 60 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Students had to identify and mark the correct options in their answer sheets. Overall, the paper was balanced – neither too simple nor too difficult to answer.

As expected, the paper comprised of questions only from the CBSE Class 12 Political Science Term 1 2021-22 Syllabus Covered. So, those who thoroughly studied the Term I syllabus could easily attempt most questions in the paper. Those who took the effort of solving the sample paper were also at an advantage today.

CBSE Class 12 Political Science Term I 2021-22 Exam Analysis

According to a Political Science subject teacher, the paper was good and well-balanced. All questions in today’s paper came from the Term 1 syllabus itself. So, students had to only study the specified portion, without taking any extra strides to learn anything different.

The paper was above average in terms of difficulty level, having a good mix of easy, moderate, and tough questions. Moreover, it was in tandem with the Political Science sample paper released by the central education board.

A few students expressed that questions based on case studies were somewhat difficult to answer, yet the overall paper was easy. Students further reported that the question paper weightage was high on the Cold War Era section. Factual as well as introspective questions were posed from the chapters on Cold War era.

Interestingly, the analysis given by Political Science experts and teachers does not come as a surprise. Most Class 12 papers conducted so far by CBSE were average or above-average in terms of difficulty level. Interestingly, the sample papers also played a crucial role in helping students prepare for the exam.

Today’s Political Science paper covered only 50% of the reduced syllabus, as informed by CBSE earlier. Following are the chapters based on which questions are expected to feature in tomorrow’s exam:

Part A: Contemporary World Politics

• Cold War Era and Non–aligned Movement
• The End of Bipolarity
• United Nations and its Organizations

Part B: Politics in India Since Independence

• Challenges of Nation-Building
• Planning and Development
• India’s Foreign Policy

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Case Study Chapter 3 Politics of Planned Development

Students can read the Case Study questions given below for Politics of Planned Development Class 12 Political Science. All Politics of Planned Development Class 12 Notes and questions with solutions have been prepared based on the latest syllabus and examination guidelines issued by CBSE, NCERT and KVS. You should read all Case Study Questions provided by us and the Class 12 Political Science Case Study Questions provided for all chapters to get better marks in examinations.

Case Study Questions of Politics of Planned Development Class 12

There are certain organisations which are set up for providing services to its members and the public in general. Such organisations are called Not for Profit Organisation. Eg: Clubs, charitable institutions, schools, welfare societies etc.

Question. Read the following paragraph and answer the questions that follow:  NITI Aayog or National Institution for Transforming India Aayog is basically a policy think tank of Government of India and State Governments that replaces 65-year old Planning Commission. Union Government of India had announced formation of NITI Aayog on 1st January, 2015. The body is comprised of a CEO and a Vice Chairperson, to be appointed by the Prime Minister, in addition to some full-time members and two part-time members, while four Union Ministers would serve as ex-officio members. Besides, there would be specific regional councils, while experts and specialists from various fields would be called as special invitees nominated by the Prime Ministers. NITI Aayog will serve as a “think tank” of the government as a “directional and policy dynamo” and would provide both to the governments at the centre and in the states with strategic and technical advice on key policy matters including economic issues of national and international importance. NITI Aayog will have regional councils to focus on developmental activities on specific areas and is patterned on the National Reforms Development  Commission of China. 

Question. The CEO and Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog is appointed by ……………….. . (A) President of India (B) Members of Parliament (C) Prime Minister of India (D) Home minister of India 

Question. How will NITI Aayog serve for India? (A) Back Bone (B) Think Tank (C) Planning Commission (D) None of the above   

Question. Which councils NITI Aayog will have to focus on developmental activities on specific areas and is patterned on the National Reforms Development  Commission of China? (A) National Councils (B) International Councils (C) Regional Councils (D) All the above   

Question. When was NITI Aayog formed? (A) 3rd January, 2015 (B) 1st January, 2015 (C) 1st January, 2016 (D) 1st December, 2016  

Question. Study the cartoon given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: 

Question. Who in the picture is balancing between the public and private sectors? (A) Nehru (B) Sardar Patel (C) K. Kamraj (D) None of the above

Question. How did the public sector affect the private sector? (A) The prices in India remained in control (B) The wealth of public was growing (C) Public sector paid more tax to government (D) Private sector was adversely affected   

Question. Why has a big tilt towards the public sector been shown in the cartoon? (A) The numbers of public sector meant to be increased. (B) over emphasis given to the public sector. (C) the ruling parties in India believe to give importance of public sector. (D) All of the above 

Question. Which type of economic model was adopted by India? (A) Capitalist (B) Socialist (C) Liberal socialist (D) Mixed economic principle   

Question. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:  The Second Five Year Plan stressed on heavy industries. It was drafted by a team of economists and planners under the leadership of P.C. Mahalanobis. If the first plan had preached patience, the second wanted to bring about quick structural transformation by making changes simultaneously in all possible directions. Before this plan was finalized , the Congress party at its session held at Avadi near the then Madras city, passed an important resolution. It declared that ‘Socialist pattern of society’ was its goal. This was reflected in the Second Plan. The government imposed substantial tariffs on imports in order to protect domestic industries. Such protected environment helped both public and private sector industries to grow. As savings and investment were growing in this period, a bulk of these  industries  like electricity, railways, steel, machineries and communication could be developed in the public  sector. Indeed, such a push for industrialisation marked a turning point in India’s development.

Question. What was anticipated from Second Five Year Plan? (A) Structural transformation (B) Economic transformation (C) Infrastructural development (D) Eradication of poverty   

Question. Why did government impose substantial tariffs on imports? (A) To increase the income from imports (B) To create employment in import-export sector (C) To restrict foreign goods (D) To protect domestic industries 

Question. Who drafted the Second Five Year Plan? (A) Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar (B) P. C. Mahalanobis (C) Morarji Desai (D) Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru   

Question. What goal was declared by the Congress Party at the session held at Avadi? (A) Religious pattern society (B) Capitalist pattern society (C) Socialist pattern society (D) None of the above    

Question. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:  On the eve of Independence, India had before it, two models of modern development: the liberalcapitalist model as in much of Europe and the US and the socialist model as in the USSR. There were many in India then who were deeply impressed by the Soviet model of development. These included not just the leaders of the Communist Party of India, but also those of the Socialist Party and leaders like Nehru within the Congress. There were very few supporters of the American style capitalist development. As in the USSR, the Planning Commission of India opted for Five Year Plans (FYP). The idea is very simple: The Government of India prepares a document that has a plan for  all its income and expenditure for the next five years. Accordingly, the budget of the Central and all the State governments is divided into two parts: ‘non-plan’ budget that is spent on routine items on a yearly basis and ‘plan’ budget that is spent on a five-year basis as per the priorities fixed by the plan. A five-year plan has the advantage of permitting the government to focus on the larger picture and make long-term intervention in the economy . The draft of the First Five Year Plan and then the actual Plan Document, released in December 1951, generated a lot of excitement in the country.

Question. The Budget is divided into which two parts? (A) Planned and semi planned budget (B) Planned and non-planned budget (C) Planned and reserved budget (D) None of the above  

Question. Which two models of modern development did India follow?  (A) Liberal-capitalist and Socialist (B) Liberal and Capitalist (C) Socialist and Communist (D) None of the above   

Question. Which model had least supporters in India? (A) USSR (B) Liberal (C) Capitalist (D) Socialist 

Question. When was the draft of first five-year plan was released? (A) November 1950 (B) December 1950 (C) October 1951 (D) December 1951   

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Political Science Class 12 Important Questions Chapter 2 The End of Bipolarity is part of Political Science Class 12 Important Questions . Here we have given Political Science Class 12 Important Questions Chapter 2 The End of Bipolarity.

1 Mark Questions

Question 1. Highlight any one feature of the multi-polar world as visualized by both Russia and India. (All India 2017) Answer: A multi-polar world is characterised by the co-existence of multiple power centres in the international system, E.g., USA, Russia, China, Japan, etc.

Question 2. Which one of the following statements about the Berlin war is false? (Delhi 2016) (i) It symbolised the division between the capitalist and the communist world. (ii) It was built immediately after the Second World War. (iii) It was broken by the people on 9 November 1989. (iv) It marked the unification of the two parts of Germany. Answer: (iv) It marked the unification of the two parts of Germany.

Question 3. Which one of the following was NOT given primacy by the makers of the Soviet system? (AH India 2016) (i) Abolition of private property. (ii) A society based on the principle of equality. (iii) No opposition party to be allowed. (iv) No state control over the economy. Answer: (iv) No state control over the economy.

Question 4. Define ‘Bipolarity’. (Delhi 2015) Answer: Bipolarity can be defined as a system of world order in which the majority of global economic, military and cultural influence is held between two states.

Question 5. Highlight any one major distinction between the Soviet economy and the capitalist economy. (All India 2015) Answer: The Soviet system was based on the principles of equality and the planned economy controlled by the state. Whereas in the capitalist economy, private ownership is dominant. Land and productive assets are owned and controlled by the capitalist.

Question 6. Highlight any one consequence of ‘Shock Therapy’. (All India 2015) Answer: The Shock Therapy ruined the economy and people of the entire region. The large state-controlled industrial complex almost collapsed as about 90 per cent of its industries were put for sale.

Question 7. How was the US benefitted by the Soviet disintegration? (AH Indio 2015) Answer: The US benefitted by the Soviet disintegration due to the economic crisis of the USSR. The Soviet Union used much of its resources in maintaining a nuclear and military arsenal and the development of its satellite states in Eastern Europe and within the Soviet system.

Question 8. What is the new name of the former USSR? (All Indio 2011) Answer: The new name of the former USSR is ‘Russia’.

Question 9. For how many years did the Civil War continue in Tajikistan? When did it come to an end? (Delhi 2012: All India 2010) Answer: The Civil War in Tajikistan continued for 10 years. It came to an end in 2001.

Question 10. The transition from an authoritarian socialist system to democratic capitalism was influenced by the IMF and the World Bank. What was this transition known as? (All India 2010) Answer: The transition was called ‘Shock Therapy’.

Question 11. Which two republics of the USSR have had violent secessionist movements at the time of its disintegration? (Delhi 2010) Answer: Chechnya and Dagestan were the two republics of the USSR which have violent secessionist movements at the time of its disintegration.

Question 12. As a result of ‘Shock Therapy’, to which economic system, each state of the Soviet bloc was gradual to be absorbed? (Delhi 2008) Answer: As a result of ‘Shock Therapy’ each state of the Soviet bloc was gradual to be absorbed in the capitalist system.

Question 13. On which ideology was the Soviet political system based? (All India 2008) Answer: The Soviet political system was based on the ideology of socialism and communism.

Question 14. Mention the name of the Eastern alliance led by the Soviet Union. (Delhi 2008) Answer: Warsaw Pact was the name of the Eastern alliance led by the Soviet Union.

2 Marks Questions

Question 1. State any two features of the Soviet system. (Delhi 2014) OR Which were the two important features of the Soviet system? (All India 2013) OR List any two characteristics of the Soviet Union. (AH India (C) 2008) OR Mention any two characteristics of the Soviet political system. (Delhi 2012, 2008; All India 2008) Answer: The two features of the Soviet system were :

• The Soviet system was based on state welfare where the state was engaged in mass production to meet the needs of the people.
• The Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU) controlled the government and dominated the political decision-making.

Question 2. What is meant of ‘Shock Therapy’? (All India 2014,2009; Delhi 2013) Answer: The dissolution of the USSR was correlated with the downfall of communism in the countries which were members of the socialist bloc. These post-Soviet countries underwent a process of transition from an authoritarian socialist system to a democratic capitalist system. The model of transition came to be called ‘Shock Therapy’. It was facilitated by the World Bank and IMF, the Bretton Woods institutions.

Question 3. Mention any two characteristics of the Soviet economy during the Cold War days. (All Indio 2012) Answer: Two characteristics of the Soviet economy during the cold war days were as follows:

• It had a complex communication network, vast energy resources including oil, iron and steel.
• It had a domestic consumer industry that produced everything from pins to cars.

Question 4. Why is it said that the collapse of the Berlin Wall signified the collapse of the bipolar world? (HOTS: Delhi; 2011.2009) Answer: The Berlin Wall was the hallmark of the Cold War. It symbolised the division between the capitalist and the communist world; a bipolar world. But, after the disintegration of the Soviet Union, people on 9th November 1989 broke the wall marking it as a symbol of unification of the East and West Germany into a single country with Berlin as its capital. The fall of the Berlin Wall was then followed by a line of events which marked the end of the Cold War and more importantly collapse of the bipolar world.

Question 5. List any two consequences of ‘Shock Therapy’. (Delhi 2010) OR Mention any two negative effects of ‘Shock therapy’. (All India 2008) Answer: Two consequences or the two negative effects ‘Shock Therapy’ were

• It led to the gradual dismantling of the state-owned industrial sector.
• It destroyed the old social welfare system of the state, pushing people to the margins of the economy.

Question 6. Why did the Soviet Union disintegrate? Highlight any two arguments in support of your answer. Delhi 2010 OR Mention any two main reasons for the collapse of the Soviet Union. (All Indio 2009) Answer: The USSR disintegrated because :

• The Soviet political and economic institutions had developed internal weaknesses which defied people’s aspirations and needs.
• Complimenting the administrative stagnation, there was an economic stagnation which cut short the consumer demand and paved the way for the market failure.

Question 7. List any two differences between the socialist and communist parties. HOTS; All India 2008 Answer: Differences between socialist and communist parties follow

4 Marks Questions

Question 1. Describe any four consequences of ‘Shock Therapy’. (Delhi 2014) Answer: The term ‘Shock Therapy’ meant the transitional model from being a socialist country to a capitalist country influenced by the World Bank and the IMF. Four consequences of ‘Shock Therapy’ were :

• ‘Shock Therapy’ proved to be a real shock for the Soviet economy. It brought ruin to the communist economies and the people of the region.
• It led to the collapse of the state-controlled industrial units and high scale privatisation of the government enterprises and subsequent auctioning of the state-owned industries which were called the ‘largest garage sale’ in world history.
• The value of Russian currency, Ruble declined dramatically with a soaring rate of inflation pushing people into poverty.
• The old system of social welfare was pushed to ashes with the government withdrawing subsidies.
• It widened the gap between rich and poor. It further reinforced the economic divide.

Question 2. Explain any two reasons for the disintegration of the USSR. (Delhi 2013) OR Explain any four factors responsible for the disintegration of the Soviet Union. (All India 2010) Answer: Factors responsible for the disintegration of the Soviet Union were :

• The most important factor for the fall of the Soviet Union was a lack of proper leadership. There was no clear cut line between the party and government as there was one political party which was wielding power.
• Mikhail Gorbachev’s policies of ‘Perestroika and ‘Glasnost’ proved to be disastrous for the economic health of the USSR.
• Anti-communists forces of the Soviet Union had the support of the USA and Western European countries. Gorbachev due to his liberal policies did not try to uproot these forces.
• No effort was ever made to create a socialist human being and a socialist culture.

Question 3. Describe any four consequences of the disintegration of the Soviet Union. (All India 2011) Answer: The consequences of the disintegration of the Soviet Union were : (any four)

• The disintegration of the Soviet Union meant the end of the Cold War because the Cold War was the culmination of the rivalries between the USA and the USSR. Thus, Cold War confrontations were put to an end.
• The dissolution of the Soviet Union led to a dramatic change and upheaval in the power relations which had implications for world politics. The disintegration left open the world space to be dominated by the sole superpower called the USA or to have the dominance of several powers.
• The Bretton Woods institutions like the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund became active players in the wake of developmental needs of the second world countries as they were borrowing money from the World Bank and IMF. ‘
• The world saw the emergence of many new countries with their own independent aspirations.
• The Baltic states namely Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia joined the European Union and subsequently became members of the NATO.
• Undoubtedly the significant consequence of the withering away of the USSR was the inauguration of the period of US hegemony in which capitalism was pronounced as the winner because socialism had been dead.

6 Marks Questions Question 1. In what three ways did the collapse of the Soviet Union affect world politics? Explain. All India 2017 OR Examine any six consequences of the disintegration of the Soviet Union. (All Indio 2014,2010; Delhi 2013, 2012,2008 [C]) Answer: For the consequences of the disintegration of the USSR, The consequences of the disintegration of the Soviet Union were : (any four)

Question 2. Highlight any three positive and three negative features each of the Soviet system in the Soviet Union. (Delhi 2016) Answer: The three positive features of the Soviet system were :

• The Soviet economy was more developed than the rest of the world except the US. It had a complex communication network, vast energy resources, machinery production and a transport system that connected its remotest areas.
• A minimum standard of living for all Answer: citizens was ensured by the Soviet state and the government subsidised basic necessities including health, education, child care and other welfare schemes.
• State ownership was given more importance. Land and productive assets were owned and controlled by the Soviet state.

The three negative features of the Soviet system were:

• The Soviet system was very bureaucratised and authoritarian in nature. It turned the life of the people into disorder. Authoritarianism meant the absence of democracy and freedom of speech which angered the people.
• The Soviet economy witnessed economic stagnation for a long time which led to market failure when demand failed to meet supply in the market for consumer goods.
• State Treasury had spent a huge fortune on building and maintaining nuclear arsenals and in developing its satellite states in East Europe and within the Soviet system. It turned into a large economic burden for the Soviet system.

Question 3. How did the Soviet Union suddenly disintegrated? Explain any six reasons, (All India 2016) OR Describe any six factors responsible for the disintegration of USSR. (Delhi 2015) OR Explain any three reasons for the disintegration of the USSR. (Delhi 2014) OR Examine any six factors which led to the disintegration of the former Soviet Union. (Delhi 2011) Answer: Following are the reasons for the disintegration of the USSR :

1. Leadership crisis It was the most important cause of the disintegration of the Soviet Union. There was no dear cut line between the party and government as there was one political party which was wielding power. The leader of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU) was placed at the helm of affairs of the government/state. The CPSU managed to impress people for a substantial period. However, later on, the leadership of the CPSU lost its sheen owing to corruption and simultaneously lost people’s confidence.

2. Gorbachev’s policies Mikhail Gorbachev’s policies of Perestroika and Glasnost proved to be disastrous for the economic health of the USSR. He did not create conducive conditions for the implementation of the twin policies. Gorbachev ignored the presence of anti-community forces and did not try to uproot them from the Soviet Union.

3. Anti-communist elements had reached at its peak Gorbachev’s ignorance and his liberal outlook, in turn, strengthened the anti-communal forces in Eastern Europe. Consequently, Czechoslovakia, Romania, Hungary, Poland, Bulgaria and East Germany witnessed the downfall of the communist regimes. These sudden developments paved the way for the disintegration of the USSR.

4. Economic stagnation The Soviet economy remained stagnant for many years which led to severe consumer shortages. Much of the resources were used in maintaining a nuclear and military arsenal and the development of its satellite states.

5. Stagnant administration The administration and political system of the Soviet Union became stagnant. The Communist Party that ruled the Soviet Union for over 70 years was not accountable to the people. Rampant corruption, unwillingness to allow more openness in government led to the collapse of the system.

6. Rise of nationalism and desires The final and the most immediate cause for the disintegration of the USSR was the rise of nationalism and the desire for sovereignty within various republics including Russia and the Baltic Republics.

Question 4. Describe the role of Gorbachev to reform the Soviet system and the effects of these reforms on the USSR. (Delhi 2015) Answer: Mikhail Gorbachev was the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in 1985. He initiated reforms in the Soviet system and tried to normalise relations with the West He also tried to democratise and reform the Soviet Union.

Some of the reforms initiated by Gorbachev are :

• He introduced economic and political reform policies of ‘Perestroika’ (restructuring) and ‘glasnost’ (openness).
• He stopped the arms race with the US by signing apart to control over nuclear weapons.
• He withdrew Soviet troops from Afghanistan and Eastern Europe.
• He helped in the unification of Germany.

The reforms initiated by Gorbachev had following effects on the USSR :

• Common people became impatient to bring openness and restructuring of the system faster than these were scheduled in the policy of Perestroika and Glasnost.
• Bureaucrats and communist hardliners did not want to adopt these policies, they felt their powers and luxuries would reduce.
• As a result, Gorbachev had to suffer and subsequently, he resigned and a coup took place in 1991 in which Communist Party hardliners were on one side and the staunch supporter of restructuring on the other.
• Gorbachev’s reform policy geared up nationalistic feelings and the desire for sovereignty within various republics including Russia and Baltic Republics.
• People preferred the capitalist economy over the centralised economy under which they were suffering.

Question 5. Describe the factors that make most of the former Soviet Republics prone to conflicts and threats. (Delhi 2015) OR Give any three examples to show that most of the former Soviet Republics were prone to conflicts and tensions. (Delhi 2013) Answer: The present-day conflicts which the post-Soviet republics are confronted with can be traced to the old days when the USSR had existed. With the downfall of the USSR, Russia has experienced high levels of ethnic conflicts pertaining to exit claims by former satellite states that rose against the idea of federation. Exit claims antagonised the state leading to a clash between the interest of the centre and the constituent states resulting in massive human right violations in Chechnya and in other regions.

The three factors that make most of the former Soviet republics prone to conflicts and threats are:

1. Chechnya conflict which began in 1994 has led to the demand for independence. It has been the bone of contention between separatists and the Government of Russia for decades. Russia has been criticised for its actions which led to the mass killing of the people in Chechnya.

2. Tajikistan conflict Tajikistan also experienced a decade long Civil War fuelled primarily by a clash between ethnic groups. It ended in 2001. The cause of the Civil War lies in the period after the end of the Cold War where the legitimacy crisis erupted after presidential elections in Tajikistan. It took the form of a Civil War.

3. Georgia conflict Like the other post-Soviet states, Georgia also fell prey to the internal conflicts and instability which had accumulated since the days of the Soviet Union. Declaring independence, Georgia witnessed two gruesome conflicts in the country. These conflicts proved to be painful for the country as it created divided societies following divergent interests.

Question 6. If the Soviet Union had not disintegrated and the world had remained bipolar, how would that situation have affected world politics? (All India 2015) Answer: If the Soviet Union had not disintegrated, it would have affected world politics in the following manner:

• The USA would not have become so powerful and its hegemony would not have been established. It would not be interfering in the world affairs more unilaterally.
• The world would have headed towards a Third World War if there was no disintegration of USSR. The war would have been more devastating and destructive.
• The disintegration of USSR led to the independence of many countries which were part of erstwhile USSR. This would have not been possible without the disintegration.
• After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the USA’s position in the UNO also became very strong. Almost all the decisions in UNO were taken under the influence of the USA. This situation could have been different if there was no collapse of USSR.
• Most of the former Soviet Republics which are passing through conflicts and Civil Wars, would not have gone through this agony.
• Accumulation of nuclear weapons would have continued endlessly.

Question 7. What was the Soviet system? Assess any four features of the Soviet system. (Delhi 2013) Answer: The Soviet system was based on the critique of capitalism which declares that capitalism un avoiding leads never-ending impoverishment and exploitation of the masses. It stressed that capitalism can never equate itself with mass production for the satisfaction of human needs.

The Soviet system was largely pro-poor in orientation with social policies aimed at the welfare of the masses. The Soviet system was constituted after the Russian Revolution of 1917, based on equality and planned economy.

Four features of the Soviet system are :

• In the Soviet system, the state was accorded an important role. The state was the saviour of the masses.
• The Soviet system was an outcome of the socialist doctrine which seeks to create an egalitarian society.
• The Soviet system’s economy was planned and controlled by the state. There were no private enterprises or industries.
• The Soviet political system gave primacy to the Communist Party with no scope for the opposition in politics. It was a sign of authoritarianism.

Question 8. Explain any six factors that forced Gorbachev to initiate reforms in the Soviet Union. (Delhi 2012) OR What were the factors that forced Gorbachev to initiate reforms in the USSR? (All Indio 2010) Answer: The six factors that forced Gorbachev to initiate reforms in the Soviet Union were :

• The most important factor was to keep the USSR well aware of the revolutions taking place in the field of information and technology in the West. Gorbachev was well aware of the standard of technology in USSR.
• Gorbachev wanted to make USSR an advanced country which could catch up with or outpace the Western countries particularly the US. It was a step for democratisation.
• Gorbachev was a liberal in his outlook. He favoured normalisation of ties of the USSR with the rest of the world. Among his top priorities was to forge better relations with the Western countries.
• Gorbachev faced administrative stagnation in the Soviet system because of lack of democracy coupled with mounting corruption.
• Gorbachev derived his motivation for reforms in the need to address the legacy of the economic, social and political stagnation which took shape in the regime of Brezhnev. They marked the economic decline of the decade 1976-1985 challenged the military and political supremacy of the USSR.
• Foreign policy complications aided by the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 compelled Gorbachev to reinvigorate the Soviet command economy to usher in the era of economic prosperity.

Question 9. ‘Although India has maintained good relations with all the post-communist countries, yet the strongest relations are still between India and Russia?’ Explain the statement with any three suitable arguments. (HOTS; Delhi 2012, 2010) OR Why are India’s relations with Russia considered an important aspect of India’s foreign policy? Explain. (All India 2012) Answer: India has maintained good relations with all the Post-Communist countries but it has the strongest relation with Russia which continues to date. Following are some arguments to support the statement: 1. Indo-Russian relation is an important segment of India’s foreign policy. The relations between these two countries are embedded in a history of trust and common interests and are matched by popular perceptions. Famous Bollywood personalities are common names in Russia.

2. Both countries share a vision of a multipolar world order. A multipolar world is the co-existence of several powers in the international system, collective security, greater regionalism, negotiated settlements of international conflicts, an independent foreign policy for all countries and decision-making through bodies like the UN.

3. From this relationship, India gets benefits on issues like Kashmir, energy supplies, sharing information on international terrorism, access to Central Asia and balancing its relations with China. On the other hand, Russia stands to benefit from this relationship because India is the second largest arms market for Russia. The Indian military gets most of its hardware from Russia.

4. Russia is vital for India as it has repeatedly come to the assistance of India during its oil crisis. India is trying to increase its energy imports from Russia and the republics of Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan.

5. Apart from this, Russia is important for India’s nuclear energy plants and assisted India’s space industry. For example, Russia has provided the cryogenic rocket when India needed it. Dut to the above reasons, Russia is considered an important aspect of India’s foreign policy.

Question 10. What is meant by ‘Shock therapy’? Assess its consequences on the Post-Communist regimes? (Delhi 2009) Answer: For a meaning of Shock therapy, The dissolution of the USSR was correlated with the downfall of communism in the countries which were members of the socialist bloc. These post-Soviet countries underwent a process of transition from an authoritarian socialist system to a democratic capitalist system. The model of transition came to be called ‘Shock Therapy’. It was facilitated by the World Bank and IMF, the Bretton Woods institutions.

For consequences of Shock Therapy on the post-communist regimes. The term ‘Shock Therapy’ meant the transitional model from being a socialist country to a capitalist country influenced by the World Bank and the IMF. Four consequences of ‘Shock Therapy’ were :

Question 11. Examine India’s relationship with the former Soviet Union during the Cold War. (Delhi 2009) Answer: India and the former Soviet Union enjoyed a cordial relationship during the Cold War. The relation between the two was a multi-dimensional relationship

• Economic relation During the Cold Era, India’s public sector companies were assisted by the Soviet Union. It gave aid and technical assistance for steel plants like Bhilai, Bokaro, Visakhapatnam as well as machinery plants like Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited etc. Apart from this, the Soviet Union accepted the Indian currency for trade when India was short of foreign exchange.
• Political relation On the political front, the Soviet Union has supported India in the UN over the Kashmir issue. India got support from the Soviet Union during major conflicts especially during the war with Pakistan in 1971. The Soviet Union on the other hand also got indirect support from India for its foreign policy.
• Defence relation India received its military hardware from the Soviet Union when other countries were willing to part with military technologies.
• Culture In the Soviet Union, Hindi films and Indian culture were very popular. This has been proved as many prominent Indian writers and artists paid a visit to the USSR.

Question 12. ‘India and the USSR enjoyed a special relationship during the Cold War, which led critics to say that India was a part of the Soviet camp.’ Do you agree? Support your answer with any two arguments. (HOTS; All India 2008) Answer: Yes, the special relationship between India and USSR reflected this. First, India’s Non-Alignment was said to be ‘unprincipled’. In the name of pursuing its national interest. India, it was said, often refused to take a firm stand on crucial international issues.

Second, it is suggested that India was inconsistent and took contradictory postures. Having criticised others for joining alliances, India signed the Treaty of Friendship in August 1971 with the USSR for 20 years.

This was regarded, particularly by outside observers, as virtually joining the Soviet alliance system. However, the Indian Government’s view was that India needed diplomatic and possibly military support during the Bangladesh crisis and that in any case, the treaty did not stop India from having good relations with other countries including the US.

Question 13. Examine any six characteristics of the Soviet system during 1971-1991. (All Indio (C) 2008) Answer: The USSR contained 15 constituent republics, it was formed on 30th December 1924 with the adoption of a federal Constitution. It was the largest country in terms of area. Following are its six characteristics in the time period of 20 years

• The USSR was federation only on a paper. In reality, it did not embrace the features of a federal system. The fifteen republics were denied autonomy and there was centralisation of power around Russia.
• The Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU) controlled the government and dominated the political decision-making. It strengthened the principle of democratic centralism which meant lack of dissent on the decisions of the upper party bodies. Thus, the single-party system was the norm.
• The most coloured feature of the Soviet system was the propagation of socialism to oppose the effects of capitalism, though later on it was abandoned (Shock Therapy).
• The Soviet economy was state-owned and state planned where the state was the owner of the means of production thus, there was an absence of private property.
• The Soviet system was characterised by a complex communications network with vast energy resources like oil, iron and steel. The state has a vast network of transportation to manufacture or transport goods to remotest areas.

Passage-Based Questions

Question 1. Read the passage given below carefully and answer the following questions (Delhi 2016) Each of these countries was required to make a total shift to a capitalist economy, which meant rooting out completely any structures evolved during this period. Above all, it meant that private ownership was to be the dominant pattern of ownership of property. Privatisation of state assets and corporate ownership patterns were to be immediately brought in. Collective farms were to be replaced by private farming and capitalism in agriculture. This transition rules out any alternate or ‘third way’. (i) Name any two countries which were required to make a total shift? (ii) Why were the collective farms to be replaced by private farming? (iii) Since the ‘third way’ has been ruled out, what were the only two ways of controlling the economy? Answer: (i) Two countries which were required to make a total shift were Russia and Kazakhstan. (ii) The collective farms were replaced by private farming for making private ownership as a dominant pattern of ownership of property. (iii) The only two ways of controlling the economy were capitalist’economy and ‘Shock therapy’.

Question 2. The value of the Ruble declined dramatically. The rate of inflation was so high that people lost all their savings. The collective farm system disintegrated leaving people without food security, and the government started to import food. The old trading structure broke down with no alternative in its place. The old system of social welfare was systematically destroyed. The withdrawal of government subsidies pushed large sections of the people into poverty. (All India 2016) (i) What is meant by subsidy? (ii) How did the disintegration of the collective farm system lead to the loss of food security? (iii) This passage is associated with which country? Why did the government start importing food? Answer: (i) A subsidy is a sum of money granted by the state or a public body to help an industry or business keep the price of a commodity or service low. (ii) The disintegration of the collective farm system led to capitalism in agriculture which left people without food security because state-sponsored subsidies, food grains etc to poor were put to an end under a capitalist system. (iii) The given passage is associated with Russia. The government started importing food to meet the shortage of food.

Question 3. Study the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow (All India 2013) The collapse of communism was followed in most of these countries by a painful process of transition from an authoritarian socialist system to a democratic capitalist system. Privatisation of state assets and corporate ownership patterns were to be immediately brought in. (i) Why has the process of transition been ’ described as painful? (ii) Which political system existed before the transition and which system replaced it, if any? (iii) What does privatisation imply? Answer: (i) The transition has been described as painful because it underlined the collapse of communism which was followed by a shift from an authoritarian socialist system to a democratic system. (ii) An authoritarian political system crystallised by the socialist model of development had existed before the transition. It was replaced by a democratic capitalist system. (iii) Privatisation means a reduction in state planning whereby state resorts to disinvestment and encourages private ownership of property and means of production.

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Contemporary World Politics

Chapter 1 The Cold War Era Chapter 2 The End of Bipolarity Chapter 3 US Hegemony in World Politics Chapter 4 Alternative Centres of Power Chapter 5 Contemporary South Asia Chapter 6 International Organisations Chapter 7 Security in the Contemporary World Chapter 8 Environment and Natural Resources Chapter 9 Globalisation

Politics in India since Independence

Chapter 10 Challenges of Nation Building Chapter 11 Era of One-Party Dominance Chapter 12 Politics of Planned Development Chapter 13 India’s External Relations Chapter 14 Challenges to and Restoration of Congress System Chapter 15 The Crisis of Democratic Order Chapter 16 Rise of Popular Movements Chapter 17 Regional Aspirations Chapter 18 Recent Developments in Indian Politics

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PART-A Contemporary World Politics

• The End of Bipolarity
• Contemporary Centres of Power
• Contemporary South Asia
• International Organisations
• Security in the Contemporary World
• Environment and Natural Resources
• Globalisation

PART-B Politics in India since Independence

• Challenges of Nation-Building
• Era of One-Party Dominance
• Politics of Planned Development
• India’s External Relations
• Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System
• The Crisis of Democratic Order
• Regional Aspirations
• Recent Developments in Indian Politics

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