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.
Practice with AI Evaluation →80
Theory Marks
20
Practical Marks
3 hours
Exam Duration
18
Total Chapters
Chapter-Wise Marks Breakdown
80 theory marks| Chapter | Marks | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Challenges of Nation Building | 5 | Medium |
| Era of One-Party Dominance | 5 | Easy |
| Politics of Planned Development | 4 | Easy |
| India's External Relations | 5 | Medium |
| Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System | 4 | Medium |
| The Crisis of Democratic Order | 4 | Hard |
| Rise of Popular Movements | 4 | Medium |
| Regional Aspirations | 5 | Medium |
| Recent Developments in Indian Politics | 4 | Easy |
| The Cold War Era | 5 | Medium |
| The End of Bipolarity | 4 | Easy |
| US Hegemony in World Politics | 5 | Medium |
| Alternative Centres of Power | 4 | Easy |
| Contemporary South Asia | 5 | Medium |
| International Organisations | 5 | Easy |
| Security in the Contemporary World | 4 | Medium |
| Environment and Natural Resources | 4 | Easy |
| Globalisation | 4 | Easy |
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Study Strategy for 90+
Both books carry 40 marks each — give equal time to India Politics and World Politics
Short-answer questions (2–3 marks) test specific facts — make a timeline of events with dates for each chapter
Long-answer questions (6 marks) need structured answers: Context → Events → Consequences → Significance
Contemporary World Politics (Book 2) is more factual and scoring — master it first for quick marks
Maps: practise locating countries, key events, and Cold War flashpoints — 1–2 map questions appear annually
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