Summary of NIOS Class 12th Political Science Most Important Questions with Solutions | Pass 100% | NO Fail

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NIOS Class 12th Political Science Most Important Questions with Solutions | Pass 100% | NO Fail

This video is a comprehensive revision and guidance session for NIOS Class 12 Political Science students preparing for their exams. The instructor, Jyoti Jha from Team Manish Verma, conducts a marathon revision class focusing on important questions, exam patterns, and effective study strategies to ensure a 100% pass rate.

Main Ideas, Concepts, and Lessons Conveyed:

1. Revision Strategy and Exam Preparation Tips:

Conduct a thorough revision of all chapters relevant to the exam.
Attempt a full question paper (PYQ - Previous Year Questions) as a self-test to identify weak areas.
Efficient time management and sticking to a study plan are crucial.
Confidence and clear understanding of concepts are more important than rote memorization.
Attempt all questions; do not leave any blank. Write what you know.
Keep answers neat, concise, and to the point.
Use examples where appropriate.
Revise answers after writing to correct mistakes.

2. Syllabus and Weightage Breakdown:

The syllabus is divided into modules and chapters.
Important modules include:
- Distinction between Society, Nation, State, Government (2 chapters) — 14 marks
- Indian Constitution (4 chapters: Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), Fundamental Duties, Federal System, Emergency) — 15 marks
- Other modules covering Electoral System, Political Parties, Public Opinion, Environment, Good Governance, Human Rights, Foreign Policy, etc.
Out of 22 chapters, focusing well on 9 key chapters can secure around 56 marks.
Understanding concepts is critical, especially for long and short questions.

3. Exam Pattern Explanation:

Total marks: 100
Question types:
- MCQs (1 mark each): 20 questions (20 marks)
- Objective type questions with two parts (2 marks each): 15 questions (30 marks)
- Short answer questions (30-50 words, 2 marks each): 11 questions (22 marks)
- Short descriptive questions (80 words, 3 marks each): Some questions
- Long answer questions (5 marks each): 2 questions (10 marks)
Half the paper is objective; no need to memorize all answers, but clear concepts are needed.
No map questions in the syllabus.

4. Important Political Science Concepts and Questions Covered:

a) Basic Concepts:

Difference between Society, Nation, State, Government.
Essential elements of a State: Population, Territory, Sovereignty, Government.
Society is a social organization; State is a political organization.
Society originated before the State.

b) Political Theories:

Three major political theories: Gandhism, Liberalism, Marxism.
Roots of Liberalism traced to the 16th century.
Gandhism advocates non-violence, satyagraha, decentralization, and swaraj (self-rule).
Means and ends are two sides of the same coin (Gandhiji’s philosophy).

c) Indian Constitution:

Fundamental Rights (Articles 14 to 32) — 6 rights currently recognized.
Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties.
Federal system with a strong center.
Emergency provisions (3 types: National, State, Financial emergencies).
Constitutional Amendments (e.g., 73rd Amendment for reservation of 1/3 seats for women in Panchayats, 86th Amendment for Right to Education).
Three lists in the Seventh Schedule: Union List (97 subjects), State List (66 subjects), Concurrent List.
Powers and qualifications related to President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha.
Impeachment process for President involves both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
President is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.
Election Commission’s role: allotment of election symbols, conducting elections.
State Election Commission conducts local body elections.
Chief Election Commissioner appointed for 6 years or till age 65, whichever is earlier.

d) Political Parties and Electoral System:

National and regional parties (e.g., Bharatiya Janata Party is national; Mizo National Front is regional).
Role of regional parties in coalition governments and representing regional interests.
Indian National Congress founded in 1885 by W.C. Banerjee.

e) Governance and Public Institutions:

Functions of Gram Panchayat: sanitation, road construction, public health, etc.
Role of educational institutions in forming public opinion and leadership.
Good governance characterized by Law and order, People-centric administration, Justice, and Corruption control (LPJC).
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) introduced by Justice P.N. Bhagwati to help weaker sections.
Sustainable

Notable Quotes

— 60:22 — « The means and the goal are two sides of the same coin. »

— 92:03 — « The path is like a seed; if you adopt the wrong means, you will not achieve the right goal. »

— 95:44 — « A good state is strong in itself. No state can separate India from the country. »

— 98:49 — « The Supreme Court is the guardian of the constitution; all lower courts must follow its judgments like a president. »