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SECTION A – Objective Type Questions (1 Mark)
Section A includes:
MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)
Assertion–Reason Questions
Case-Based Questions
This section checks your basic conceptual clarity and factual understanding.
For example, in Chapter 1: The End of Bipolarity, Section A asks questions like:
What is Shock Therapy?
What is CIS?
Which country witnessed peaceful separation?
What is bipolarity?
These questions test:
Important dates (1989 – Fall of Berlin Wall, 1991 – USSR collapse)
Key terms (Perestroika, Glasnost, Unipolar World)
Basic understanding of political events
Similarly, in Chapter 2: Contemporary Centres of Power, Section A focuses on:
Maastricht Treaty (European Union)
ASEAN Way
Open Door Policy of China
WTO entry of China
Japan and South Korea as economic powers
In Chapter 4: International Organisations, Section A tests:
Structure of UN
Security Council members
Veto power
WHO, UNESCO, UNICEF
India’s demand for permanent membership
Section A mainly tests:
Definitions
Important facts
Direct concepts
Simple reasoning
Students must revise key terms, dates, treaties, and organizations carefully.
SECTION B – Very Short & Short Answer Questions (2–4 Marks)
Section B checks your understanding and explanation ability. You must write answers clearly but in paragraph form.
For example:
From Chapter 1 (End of Bipolarity)
Questions include: What is bipolarity?
What were Gorbachev’s reforms? Why did USSR disintegrate?
Here you must explain reasons like: Economic stagnation
Nationalism Military burden
Failure of reforms From Chapter 2 (Centres of Power)
Questions include: Features of ASEAN
Achievements of European Union Nature of India–China relations
You must explain: Economic cooperation
Political integration Trade relations
Border disputes
From Chapter 3 (Contemporary South Asia)
Section B includes: What is SAARC?
What is SAFTA? Causes of weak democracy in Pakistan
Ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka
Here you explain: India–Pakistan conflicts
Bangladesh independence Nepal’s transition to democracy
Regional cooperation challenges
From Chapter 4 (International Organisations)
Short answers include: Why UN reforms are needed?
What is veto power? What steps were taken in 2005 reforms?
You must explain: Security Council imbalance
Representation issues India’s justification for permanent seat
Section B tests:
Concept clarity Cause–effect explanation
Analytical thinking Ability to connect facts
Answers must be structured and logically explained.
SECTION C – Long Answer Questions (6 Marks)
Section C checks deep understanding, analysis, comparison, and evaluation skills.
These answers must be written in detailed paragraph form with proper structure.
Example 1: Political and Economic Consequences of USSR Collapse
You must explain: End of Cold War
Emergence of Unipolar World Rise of USA dominance
Spread of capitalism Creation of 15 new countries
Shock Therapy impact
You should link global political change with economic transformation.
Example 2: Evolution of European Union
Explain: Post-WWII cooperation
Marshall Plan ECSC → EEC → Maastricht Treaty
EU institutions Economic power
Challenges like Brexit
This shows development over time.
Example 3: India–China Relations
Explain both:
Areas of cooperation:
Trade BRICS Climate talks
Areas of conflict:
Border disputes CPEC Galwan clash
Balanced answers are important.
Example 4: UN Reforms & India’s Role
You must analyse: Need for Security Council reform
Veto power debate India’s eligibility
Democratic representation
This requires evaluation and justification.
Example 5: Traditional vs Non-Traditional Security
You must compare: Traditional Security:
Military threats Balance of power
Alliances Non-Traditional Security:
Human security Poverty
Climate change Terrorism
This tests comparative analysis.