Class 12 GK Quiz on Political Science

Political Science teaches us about how the government works, how laws are enacted, and how power is distributed in a democratic system. This General Knowledge test is particularly prepared for Class 12 students to assess their knowledge of principal political concepts, the Indian Constitution, international relations, and political theories. 

This quiz has a combination of multiple-choice questions and short-answer questions that conform to your curriculum. Whether you are studying for board exams or simply revising current affairs and historical facts, this quiz will reinforce your basics and make your political awareness more keen in a light-hearted and entertaining manner.

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability?
   a) Article 15
   b) Article 17
   c) Article 19
   d) Article 21
   Answer: b) Article 17
   
   
2. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
   a) Jawaharlal Nehru
   b) Rajendra Prasad
   c) B.R. Ambedkar
   d) Sardar Patel
   Answer: c) B.R. Ambedkar
   
   
3. Which of the following is NOT a feature of a federal government?
   a) Division of Powers
   b) Single Citizenship
   c) Written Constitution
   d) Independent Judiciary
   Answer: b) Single Citizenship
   
   
4. What does ‘Cold War’ refer to?
   a) Trade war between nations
   b) Direct military conflict between USA and USSR
   c) Ideological conflict without direct war
   d) World War I
   Answer: c) Ideological conflict without direct war
   
   
5. Which organ of the United Nations is primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security?
   a) General Assembly
   b) Economic and Social Council
   c) International Court of Justice
   d) Security Council
   Answer: d) Security Council
   
   
6. Which country adopted the policy of apartheid until the 1990s?
   a) USA
   b) Germany
   c) South Africa
   d) Australia
   Answer: c) South Africa
   
   
7. Who is known as the 'Father of Political Science'?
   a) Plato
   b) Machiavelli
   c) Aristotle
   d) Socrates
   Answer: c) Aristotle
   
   
8. Which principle implies that no one is above the law?
   a) Secularism
   b) Sovereignty
   c) Rule of Law
   d) Democracy
   Answer: c) Rule of Law
   
   

Section B: One-Word/Short Answer Questions

1. Name the constitutional body that conducts elections in India.
   Answer: Election Commission
   
   
2. Which form of government has a king or queen as head of state?
   Answer: Monarchy
   
   
3. Which amendment of the Indian Constitution is known as the ‘Mini Constitution’?
   Answer: 42nd Amendment
   
   
4. Which Indian Prime Minister gave the slogan “Garibi Hatao”?
   Answer: Indira Gandhi
   
   
5. Name the political ideology that supports public ownership of resources.
   Answer: Socialism
   
   
6. Which international organization came into existence in 1945 to prevent wars?
   Answer: United Nations
   
   
7. What is the full form of NATO?
   Answer: North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Answers

1. b) Article 17
   
   
2. c) B.R. Ambedkar
   
   
3. b) Single Citizenship
   
   
4. c) Ideological conflict without direct war
   
   
5. d) Security Council
   
   
6. c) South Africa
   
   
7. c) Aristotle
   
   
8. c) Rule of Law
   
   

Section B: One-Word/Short Answer Questions

1. Election Commission
   
   
2. Monarchy
   
   
3. 42nd Amendment
   
   
4. Indira Gandhi
   
   
5. Socialism
   
   
6. United Nations
   
   
7. North Atlantic Treaty Organization