CBSE Class 12 · Political Science

CBSE Class 12 Political Science Board Exam Preparation

India's post-independence politics and contemporary world — a high-scoring humanities subject

Complete chapter-wise preparation guide for CBSE Class 12 Political Science board exam 2025-26. Covers Politics in India Since Independence and Contemporary World Politics with marks distribution and answer-writing strategy.

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80

Theory Marks

20

Practical Marks

3 hours

Exam Duration

18

Total Chapters

Chapter-Wise Marks Breakdown

80 theory marks
ChapterMarksDifficulty
Challenges of Nation Building5Medium
Era of One-Party Dominance5Easy
Politics of Planned Development4Easy
India's External Relations5Medium
Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System4Medium
The Crisis of Democratic Order4Hard
Rise of Popular Movements4Medium
Regional Aspirations5Medium
Recent Developments in Indian Politics4Easy
The Cold War Era5Medium
The End of Bipolarity4Easy
US Hegemony in World Politics5Medium
Alternative Centres of Power4Easy
Contemporary South Asia5Medium
International Organisations5Easy
Security in the Contemporary World4Medium
Environment and Natural Resources4Easy
Globalisation4Easy

Topics That Appear Every Year

01Emergency 1975 — causes, declaration, impact on civil liberties, and legacy
02Non-Alignment Movement — principles, India's role, relevance today
03Collapse of USSR — causes, Gorbachev's reforms, shock therapy and its consequences
04US Hegemony — hard, soft, and structural power with examples
05India's External Relations — China war 1962, Pakistan wars, role in NAM
06European Union — structure, achievements, and challenges
07Popular Movements — Chipko, NBA, Anti-Arrack — causes, methods, outcomes
08UNSC reform — India's arguments for permanent membership

Study Strategy for 90+

1

Both books carry 40 marks each — give equal time to India Politics and World Politics

2

Short-answer questions (2–3 marks) test specific facts — make a timeline of events with dates for each chapter

3

Long-answer questions (6 marks) need structured answers: Context → Events → Consequences → Significance

4

Contemporary World Politics (Book 2) is more factual and scoring — master it first for quick marks

5

Maps: practise locating countries, key events, and Cold War flashpoints — 1–2 map questions appear annually

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