NCERT Class 12 Political Science Chapter 14 Regional Aspirations MCQs & PYQ

In NCERT Class 12 Political Science Chapter 14, titled "Regional Aspirations", students explore the diverse regional demands in India and their impact on national integration. The chapter examines the emergence of regional aspirations based on linguistic, cultural, and socio-economic factors. It also discusses the role of regional political parties, statehood movements, and issues such as ethnic conflicts and demands for autonomy. Through this chapter, students learn how India's democratic framework has addressed these challenges while striving to maintain unity in diversity.

This article provides a comprehensive resource for exam preparation. It includes sample MCQs and subjective questions for CBSE and CUET, alongside downloadable PDFs of Class 12 Political Science Chapter 14 MCQs and previous year questions for detailed practice of NCERT Class 12 Regional Aspirations.

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This question bank includes previous years' CUET and CBSE MCQs, along with questions curated by subject experts. Below are 5 sample multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for Class 12 Political Science Chapter 14: Regional Aspirations. For the full set of 50 questions, download the PDF using the link provided below.

1-Arrange the following in the chronological order:

(i) Pakistan sent tribal infiltrators to Kashmir.

(ii) Sheikh Abdullah became Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

(iii) The Punjab Accord was signed by Longowal and Rajiv Gandhi.

(iv) Jammu and Kashmir was a Princely State.

Choose the correct option.

(a) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)       (b) (iv), (i), (ii), (iii)       (c) (iv), (ii), (i), (iii)                   (d) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)

2. Identify the country which is not landlocked.

(a) Nepal                     (b) Sri Lanka               (c) Afghanistan                       (d) Bhutan

3. NDA IV government presented which Bill in Rajya Sabha on 5^th August, 2019 for the abolition of Sections 370 and 35-A?

(a) Jammu and Kashmir Delimitation Bill       (b) Jammu and Kashmir Reform Bill

(c) Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Bill   (d) Jammu and Kashmir Abrogation Bill

4. When was Article 370 related to Jammu and Kashmir abolished?

(a) 26 January, 2019                                      (b) 15 August, 2019

(c) 5 August, 2019                                          (d) 19 August, 2019

5. Who among the following was the main leader of the Dravid Movement?

(a) K. Kamraj                                                  (b) E.V. Ramaswami Naicker

(c) K. Karunanidhi                                           (d) C. Annadurai

This question bank includes previous years' CBSE subjective questions (2 marks and above) without solutions, along with expert-curated questions. Below are 5 sample subjective questions for Class 12 Political Science Chapter 14: Regional Aspirations. To access all questions, download the PDF from the link provided below.

In NCERT Class 12 Political Science Chapter 14, "Regional Aspirations," students delve into the dynamics of regionalism and its impact on India’s unity and integrity. This chapter explains how linguistic, cultural, and socio-economic aspirations have shaped statehood movements and regional politics. It highlights the challenges posed by ethnic conflicts and the demands for autonomy, and how India’s democratic system has successfully navigated these issues through negotiation and accommodation.

Mastering this chapter is essential for understanding the balance between regional diversity and national unity in India. By practicing MCQs and subjective questions, students can enhance their knowledge of India’s approach to managing regional aspirations.