NCERT Class 12 Political Science: Complete Chapter-wise Guide & Solutions (2025-26)
📌 Why This Guide is Essential for CBSE 2025
✅ 100% Updated Syllabus – Covers latest CBSE curriculum and exam pattern
✅ 90+ Marks Blueprint – Focus on high-weightage chapters and questions
✅ Competitive Exam Ready – Perfect for UPSC, CUET, and other entrance tests
✅ Visual Learning Aids – Concept maps, timelines, and comparative tables
📚 Chapter-wise NCERT Solutions
Book 1: Contemporary World Politics
| Chapter | Key Topics | Marks Weightage | Download | Video Guide |
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| 1. Cold War Era | Bipolar World, NATO | 8 marks | [📥 PDF] | [▶ Watch] |
| 2. Disintegration of USSR | Unipolar World | 6 marks | [📥 PDF] | [▶ Watch] |
| 3. US Hegemony | Iraq War, UN Role | 10 marks | [📥 PDF] | [▶ Watch] |
| 4. Alternative Centres | EU, ASEAN, BRICS | 12 marks | [📥 PDF] | [▶ Watch] |
| 5. South Asia | India-Pak Relations | 10 marks | [📥 PDF] | [▶ Watch] |
Book 2: Politics in India Since Independence
| Chapter | Key Topics | Marks Weightage | Download | Video Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6. Challenges of Nation-Building | Partition, Integration | 15 marks | [📥 PDF] | [▶ Watch] |
| 7. Era of One-Party Dominance | Congress System | 8 marks | [📥 PDF] | [▶ Watch] |
| 8. Planned Development | Five-Year Plans | 10 marks | [📥 PDF] | [▶ Watch] |
| 9. India’s Foreign Policy | NAM, Panchsheel | 12 marks | [📥 PDF] | [▶ Watch] |
| 10. Democratic Resurgence | Emergency, JP Movement | 15 marks | [📥 PDF] | [▶ Watch] |
🔗 Download All: [Complete Political Science Solutions Pack]
📊 CBSE 2025 Exam Pattern Analysis
Theory Paper (80 Marks)
| Section | Question Type | Marks | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | MCQs (20 Qs) | 20 | Current Affairs, Concepts |
| Part B | Short Answer (6 Qs) | 24 | 2-3 Line Explanations |
| Part C | Long Answer (4 Qs) | 24 | Comparative Analysis |
| Part D | Map-Based (1 Q) | 6 | International Organizations |
| Part E | Case Study (1 Q) | 6 | Contemporary Issues |
Project Work (20 Marks)
| Component | Marks | Example Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Research File | 10 | “Impact of Social Media on Politics” |
| Presentation | 5 | PPT with Data Visuals |
| Viva Voce | 5 | Q&A on Project |
🎯 90+ Marks Strategy
High-Weightage Chapters
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Challenges of Nation-Building (15 marks)
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Democratic Resurgence (15 marks)
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Alternative Centres of Power (12 marks)
Answer Writing Framework
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2-mark answers: Definition + Example (e.g., “Define NAM with one principle”)
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4-mark answers: Concept + 2 Arguments + Current Example
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6-mark answers: Introduction + 3 Perspectives + Conclusion
📥 Free Resources
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[Current Affairs Digest 2025]
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[Political Map PDF]
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[UPSC Prelims MCQs Bank]
❓ FAQs
Q: How to remember political theories?
A: Use comparative tables (Marxism vs Liberalism)
Q: Best way to prepare map questions?
A: Practice 10 international organizations’ HQs (UN, EU, ASEAN)
Q: Is project work compulsory?
A: Yes! 20 marks are allocated (Choose trending topics like “CAA/NRC Impact”)
🚀 Beyond NCERT
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UPSC Mains Answer Samples → [Download]
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Politician Interviews → [Watch]
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Model UN Preparation Kit → [Access]