CUET Political Science Question Paper 2024 SET C Download Solutions and Answer Key
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| Question 1: Who among the following entered into the Standstill Agreement with India in November 1947? 1. Maharaja of Manipur 2. Nizam of Hyderabad 3. Nawab of Junagadh 4. Maharaja of Kashmir |
(2) Nizam of Hyderabad | The Nizam of Hyderabad entered into a temporary arrangement to maintain the status quo before making any formal decisions regarding accession. |
| Question 2: Which of the following Princely States were reluctant to sign the Instrument of Accession with India? 1. Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Punjab 2. Kerala, Hyderabad, Bombay 3. Assam, Goa, Tripura 4. Hyderabad, Junagadh, Kashmir |
(4) Hyderabad, Junagadh, Kashmir | The princely states of Hyderabad, Junagadh, and Kashmir were reluctant to sign the Instrument of Accession with India at the time of independence. |
| Question 3: The ‘two-nation theory' was advanced by which of the following party? 1. Janata Dal 2. Muslim League 3. Socialist Party 4. Swatantra Party |
(2) Muslim League | The Muslim League proposed that Muslims and Hindus were two distinct nations, leading to the creation of Pakistan in 1947. |
| Question 4: Who was known as ‘Frontier Gandhi'? 1. Mahatma Gandhi 2. Sardar Patel 3. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan 4. Potti Sriramulu |
(3) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan | Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and a prominent leader in the Indian freedom struggle, particularly in the North-West Frontier Province. |
| Question 5: Match List-I with List-II: List-I: (A) S.A. Dange, (B) Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, (C) Minoo Masani, (D) Ashok Mehta List-II: (I) Bharatiya Jana Sangh, (II) Swatantra Party, (III) Praja Socialist Party, (IV) Communist Party of India Choose the correct answer from the options given below : (1) (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III) (2) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV) (3) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) (4) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) |
(A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III) | Correct matching of political figures with their associated parties. |
| Question 6: Who was the leader of the anti-caste movement and the founder of Independent Labour Party? 1. Acharya Narendra Dev 2. Rafi Ahmed Kidwai 3. A.K. Gopalan 4. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar |
(4) Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar | Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar was the leader of the anti-caste movement and the founder of the Independent Labour Party in 1936. |
| Question 7: Who among the following was known as the "Milkman of India"? 1. Arun Krishna 2. Muljibhai Patel 3. Verghese Kurien 4. M.S. Swaminathan |
(3) Verghese Kurien | Verghese Kurien was the architect of India's White Revolution. |
| Question 8: Statement I: The Second Five Year Plan stressed on heavy industries. Statement II: A bulk of industries like electricity, railways, steel could be developed by the private sector. 1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct 2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect 3. Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect 4. Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct |
Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect | The Second Five Year Plan focused on heavy industries developed by the public sector. |
| Question 9: The Second Five Year Plan was drafted under the leadership of: 1. K.N. Raj 2. P.C. Mahalanobis 3. J.C. Kumarappa 4. P.C. Mahapatra |
(2) P.C. Mahalanobis | P.C. Mahalanobis played a key role in designing the strategy for the development of heavy industries in India. |
| Question 10: Which of the following treaty was rejected by India as discriminatory as it prevented only non-nuclear countries from acquiring nuclear weapons? 1. Intermediate Range Nuclear Force Treaty 2. Non-Proliferation Treaty 3. Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty 4. Strategic Offensive Reduction Treaty |
(2) Non-Proliferation Treaty | India rejected the NPT as it prevented only non-nuclear countries from acquiring nuclear weapons. |
| Question 11: Where was the first summit of the NAM (Non-Alignment Movement) held? 1. Bengaluru 2. Belgrade 3. Belgium 4. Belarus |
(2) Belgrade | The first summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was held in Belgrade in 1961. |
| Question 12: The Shimla Agreement of 1972 was signed between India and which of the following countries? 1. Nepal 2. Pakistan 3. China 4. Bangladesh |
(2) Pakistan | The Shimla Agreement of 1972 was signed between India and Pakistan after the 1971 war. |
| Question 13: Who proposed in 1963 that all senior Congressmen should resign from office to make way for younger party workers? 1. S. Nijalingappa 2. V.V. Giri 3. K. Kamaraj 4. Indira Gandhi |
(3) K. Kamaraj | K. Kamaraj proposed this in 1963; it became known as the Kamaraj Plan. |
| Question 14: Who gave the strategy of ‘Non-Congressism'? 1. Ram Manohar Lohia 2. C. Natarajan Annadurai 3. K. Kamaraj 4. Karpoori Thakur |
(1) Ram Manohar Lohia | Ram Manohar Lohia advocated for a united opposition to defeat the Congress party. |
| Question 15: The Mandal Commission was appointed by which Government at the Centre? 1. Indian National Congress Party 2. Bharatiya Janata Party 3. Janata Party 4. Samajwadi Party |
(3) Janata Party | The Janata Party government appointed the Mandal Commission in 1979. |
| Question 16: In 1974, the nationwide strike by all the employees of the Railways was led by which of the following leaders? (1) Jayaprakash Narayan (2) Charu Majumdar (3) George Fernandes (4) Indira Gandhi |
(3) George Fernandes | George Fernandes led the 1974 nationwide railway strike. |
| Question 17: Which of the following political party led the movement for the formation of Punjabi Suba? (1) Congress (2) Lok Dal (3) Akali Dal (4) CPI |
(3) Akali Dal | The Akali Dal led the movement for the formation of Punjabi Suba. |
| Question 18: Who among the following led the Anti Brahmin movement, worked for the Justice Party, and also founded Dravidar Kazhagam? (1) A.K. Gopalan (2) E.V. Ramasami Naicker (3) K. Kamaraj (4) Potti Sriramulu |
(2) E.V. Ramasami Naicker | E.V. Ramasami Naicker, also known as Periyar, led the anti-Brahmin movement and founded Dravidar Kazhagam. |
| Question 19: What does BAMCEF stand for? (1) Backward and Muslim Communities Employees Federation (2) Backward and Minority Communities Education Federation (3) Backward and Minority Communities Employees Federation (4) Backward and Majority Communities Employees Federation |
(3) Backward and Minority Communities Employees Federation | BAMCEF stands for Backward and Minority Communities Employees Federation. |
| Question 20: Match List-I with List-II: List-I (Prime Minister): (A) H.D. Deve Gowda, (B) I.K. Gujral, (C) V.P. Singh, (D) Manmohan Singh List-II (Period): (I) May 2004 – May 2014, (II) That reflect only in certain circumstances, (III) April 1997 – March 1998, (IV) December 1989 – November 1990 Choose the correct answer from the options given below : (1) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I) (2) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV) (3) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) (4) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) |
(A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I) | Correct matching of Prime Ministers with their terms: H.D. Deve Gowda served from June 1996 – (II) That reflect only in certain circumstances. (B) I.K. Gujral served from April 1997 – March 1998.(III) (C) V.P. Singh served from December 1989 – November 1990 (IV). (D) Manmohan Singh served from May 2004 – May 2014 (I). |
| Question 21: Who was the founder of Bahujan Samaj Party? (1) Mayawati (2) B.R. Ambedkar (3) Jagjivan Ram (4) Kanshi Ram |
(4) Kanshi Ram | Kanshi Ram founded the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) in 1984. |
| Question 22: The model of transition in Russia, Central Asia, and East Europe that was influenced by the World Bank and the IMF came to be known as: (1) Current Therapy (2) Shock Therapy (3) Fiscal Therapy (4) Glasnost |
(2) Shock Therapy | The transition model was known as Shock Therapy. |
| Question 23: In which year was Mikhail Gorbachev elected as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union? 1. 1982 2. 1983 3. 1984 4. 1985 |
(4) 1985 | Mikhail Gorbachev was elected in 1985. |
| Question 24: Which of the following countries have not accepted Euro as the common currency? 1. Denmark and Sweden 2. Spain and Portugal 3. Greece and Germany 4. France and Austria |
(1) Denmark and Sweden | Denmark and Sweden have not adopted the Euro. |
| Question 25: The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), established in 1994, is the organization that carries out the coordination of: 1. Trade and Finance 2. Friendship and Solidarity 3. Security and Foreign Policy 4. Investment and Labour |
(3) Security and Foreign Policy | The ARF focuses on Security and Foreign Policy cooperation. |
| Question 26: Which of the following nations adopted an ‘Open Door' policy and economic reforms in 1978? 1. South Korea 2. China 3. USA 4. Japan |
(2) China | China adopted the 'Open Door' policy in 1978. |
| Question 27: In 1966, who made the six-point proposal for the greater autonomy of East Pakistan? 1. Jawaharlal Nehru 2. Sheikh Mujib-ur-Rahman 3. General Yahya Khan 4. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto |
(2) Sheikh Mujib-ur-Rahman | Sheikh Mujib-ur-Rahman made the six-point proposal in 1966. |
| Question 28: Which of the following countries joined SAARC in the year 2007? 1. Bhutan 2. Nepal 3. Afghanistan 4. Bangladesh |
(3) Afghanistan | Afghanistan joined SAARC in 2007. |
| Question 29: Which of the following countries is not included in South Asia? 1. Pakistan 2. China 3. Bangladesh 4. Nepal |
(2) China | China is not part of South Asia. |
| Question 30: At the Yalta Conference, the ‘Big Three' decided to organize a United Nations Conference on the proposed world organization. The ‘Big Three' stood for: 1. Roosevelt, Churchill, and Krushchev 2. Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin 3. Deng Xiaoping, Churchill, and Stalin 4. Kennedy, Attlee, and Stalin |
(2) Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin | The Big Three at Yalta were Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin. |
| Question 31: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was established in: 1. 1951 2. 1953 3. 1955 4. 1957 |
(4) 1957 | The IAEA was established in 1957. |
| Question 32: Which of the following organizations provides loans and grants to member countries for human development (education and health), agriculture and rural development, infrastructure, and environment protection? 1. WTO 2. World Bank 3. IMF 4. UNO |
(2) World Bank | The World Bank provides loans and grants for human development. |
| Question 33: What is the full form of START? 1. Strategic Arms Reduction Toll 2. Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty 3. Strategic Arms Reduction Tactics 4. Strategic Arms Reduction Tax |
(2) Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty | START stands for Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. |
| Question 34: Which of the following is a threat to global security? 1. Human Rights 2. Arms Control 3. Terrorism 4. Disarmament |
(3) Terrorism | Terrorism is a major threat to global security. |
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Question 35: Match List-I with List-II: |
(A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) | Correct matching of indigenous groups with their regions. |
| Question 36: When was the Kyoto Protocol signed? 1. 1992 2. 1995 3. 1997 4. 1999 |
(3) 1997 | The Kyoto Protocol was signed in 1997. |
| Question 37: When was the Energy Conservation Act passed? 1. 1998 2. 1999 3. 2001 4. 2005 |
(3) 2001 | The Energy Conservation Act was passed in 2001. |
| Question 38: Which of the following global platforms brings together Human Rights activists, environmentalists, labour, youth, and women activists opposed to neoliberal globalization? 1. World Economic Forum 2. World Social Forum 3. World Cultural Forum 4. G-20 |
(2) World Social Forum | The World Social Forum brings together activists opposed to neoliberal globalization. |
| Question 39: Which of the statements is true about globalization? 1. Globalization is purely an economic phenomenon. 2. Globalization is purely a cultural phenomenon. 3. Globalization is a multi-dimensional phenomenon. 4. Globalization has had a universal impact on all states and societies. |
(3) Globalization is a multi-dimensional phenomenon. | Globalization is a multi-dimensional phenomenon. |
| Question 40: When is ‘Ambedkar Jayanti' observed in India? 1. January 14 2. February 14 3. March 14 4. April 14 |
(4) April 14 | Ambedkar Jayanti is observed on April 14. |
| Question 41: Look at the picture and identify the Logo. 1. EU 2. SAARC 3. UN 4. ASEAN |
(3) UN | The logo is that of the United Nations (UN). |
| Question 42: Who was the second Secretary General of UN? 1. U. Thant 2. Trygve Lie 3. Dag Hammarskjold 4. Kurt Waldheim |
(3) Dag Hammarskjold | Dag Hammarskjold was the second Secretary-General of the UN. |
| Question 43: Which day is celebrated as the UN day? 1. 20th October 2. 22nd October 3. 24th October 4. 26th October |
(3) 24th October | October 24th is celebrated as UN Day. |
| Question 44: The UN was founded as a successor to which of the following? 1. League of Nations 2. Concert of Europe 3. Council of Europe 4. Hague Conference |
(1) League of Nations | The UN was founded as a successor to the League of Nations. |
| Question 45: Write the full form of UNDP. 1. United Nations Development Planning 2. United Nations Development Programme 3. United Nations Design Programme 4. United News Development Programme |
(2) United Nations Development Programme | UNDP stands for United Nations Development Programme. |
| Question 46: North-East region consists of seven States called . 1. Seven Sisters 2. Seven Stars 3. Seven Seas 4. Seven Brothers |
(1) Seven Sisters | The seven states are commonly referred to as the Seven Sisters. |
| Question 47: Which of the following countries does the North-East region share its boundaries with? 1. China, Nepal and Bangladesh 2. China, Bhutan and Bangladesh 3. China, Myanmar and Bangladesh 4. China, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh |
(3) China, Myanmar and Bangladesh | The North-East region shares boundaries with China, Myanmar, and Bangladesh. |
| Question 48: In which year was the State of Nagaland created? 1. 1961 2. 1963 3. 1965 4. 1967 |
(2) 1963 | Nagaland was created in 1963. |
| Question 49: Khasi tribes, an ethnic group, are the inhabitants of which of the following States? 1. Manipur 2. Mizoram 3. Nagaland 4. Meghalaya |
(4) Meghalaya | The Khasi tribes are from Meghalaya. |
| Question 50: The North-East serves as a gateway to which of the regions mentioned below? 1. South-East Asia 2. South Asia 3. West Asia 4. Europe |
(1) South-East Asia | The North-East serves as a gateway to South-East Asia. |
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