CBSE Class 12 Political Science — Guess Paper & Important Questions 2027
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Everything for Political Science in one place — guess paper, important questions and chapter-wise important topics for the 2027 exam, from analysis of 5 board + 2 official sample papers (2022–2026).
Guess Paper 2027
A full 30-question paper on the official pattern, built from the most-likely questions.
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48 question patterns that have repeated across past papers.
See repeated questions PDFImportant Topics
Every chapter’s topics ranked by how often and how recently they were asked.
See important topicsTop 5 topics
| # | Topic | Chapter | Importance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Causes of globalisation | Globalisation | ★★★★★ |
| 2 | SAARC and SAFTA | Contemporary South Asia | ★★★☆☆ |
| 3 | One-party dominance and democracy | Era of One-Party Dominance | ★★★☆☆ |
| 4 | Defection ('Aya Ram Gaya Ram') | Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 5 | Consequences of shock therapy | The End of Bipolarity | ★★☆☆☆ |
CBSE Class 12 Political Science exam pattern 2027
Key facts
- Maximum marks: 80
- Duration: 3 hours
- Sections: 5 (A, B, C, D, E)
- Exam: 2027 CBSE Class 12 board exam
| Section | What is asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| A | Section A - Multiple Choice type Questions, question numbers 1 to 12, 1 mark each (12 marks). Standard MCQ plus statement-based, match-the-column and chronological-order items presented as MCQs, and one Assertion-Reason item. Draws across both Part A and Part B. | 12 |
| B | Section B - Short Answer type Questions, question numbers 13 to 18, 2 marks each (12 marks), answers in 50-60 words. Draws across both Parts. | 12 |
| C | Section C - Long Answer Type-I Questions, question numbers 19 to 23, 4 marks each (20 marks), answers in 100-120 words. Internal choice (OR) provided in two of these questions. | 20 |
| D | Section D - Passage, Cartoon/Picture and Map-based Questions, question numbers 24 to 26, 4 marks each (12 marks). The 2026 papers set one cartoon/picture-based question and one passage-based question (each with four sub-parts, 1+1+1+1=4) plus one map question on an outline political map of India (identify four states from Politics-in-India clues, 1+1+1+1=4). A separate written question is provided for Visually Challenged candidates in lieu of the visual/map items. | 12 |
| E | Section E - Long Answer Type-II Questions, question numbers 27 to 30, 6 marks each (24 marks), answers in 170-180 words. Internal choice (OR) provided in all four questions. | 24 |
CBSE Class 12 Political Science chapter-wise weightage 2027
| Unit | Chapters | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A - Contemporary World Politics | The Cold War Era, The End of Bipolarity, US Hegemony in World Politics, Alternative Centres of Power, Contemporary South Asia, International Organisations, Security in the Contemporary World, Environment and Natural Resources, Globalisation | 40 |
| Part B - Politics in India since Independence | Challenges of Nation-Building, Era of One-Party Dominance, Politics of Planned Development, India's External Relations, Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System, The Crisis of Democratic Order, Rise of Popular Movements, Regional Aspirations, Recent Developments in Indian Politics | 40 |
Unit marks as given in the official syllabus.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the real CBSE Class 12 Political Science guess paper 2027?
No. It is a practice guess paper built by analysing which questions and topics repeat across 5 board + 2 official sample papers (2022–2026) for CBSE Class 12 Political Science. It follows the latest official exam pattern but is not an official or leaked paper.
What is the CBSE Class 12 Political Science exam pattern for 2027?
The CBSE Class 12 Political Science 2027 paper is 80 marks and 3 hours long, in 5 sections: Section A — Section A - Multiple Choice type Questions, question numbers 1 to 12, 1 mark each (12 marks); Section B — Section B - Short Answer type Questions, question numbers 13 to 18, 2 marks each (12 marks), answers in 50-60 words; Section C — Section C - Long Answer Type-I Questions, question numbers 19 to 23, 4 marks each (20 marks), answers in 100-120 words; Section D — Section D - Passage, Cartoon/Picture and Map-based Questions, question numbers 24 to 26, 4 marks each (12 marks); Section E — Section E - Long Answer Type-II Questions, question numbers 27 to 30, 6 marks each (24 marks), answers in 170-180 words. Highest-weightage units: Part A - Contemporary World Politics (40 marks), Part B - Politics in India since Independence (40 marks).
How many questions repeat in CBSE Class 12 Political Science?
We found 48 question patterns that appeared in two or more of the analysed papers (5 board + 2 official sample papers). The most-repeated ones are listed on the Important Questions page.
What are the most important topics for CBSE Class 12 Political Science 2027?
The top topics by repetition are Causes of globalisation; SAARC and SAFTA; One-party dominance and democracy. The full ranked list is on the Important Topics page.
Where can I see the CBSE Class 12 Political Science guess paper?
The full 30-question guess paper is on the Guess Paper page — free to view, with each question tagged by chapter and how often it has appeared in past papers.