CUET 2026 May 21 Shift 1 Political Science Question Paper is available for download here. NTA is conducting the CUET 2026 exam from 11th May to 31st May.

  • CUET 2026 Political Science exam consists of 50 questions for 250 marks to be attempted in 60 minutes.
  • As per the marking scheme, 5 marks are awarded for each correct answer, and 1 mark is deducted for incorrect answer.

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Question 1:

Match the following operations with the countries where they took place:

Operation Country
(A) Operation Desert Storm (I) Haiti
(B) Operation Restore Democracy (II) Iraq
(C) Operation Infinite Reach (III) Afghanistan
(D) Operation Enduring Freedom (IV) Sudan & Afghanistan
Choose the correct answer:

  • (A) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
  • (B) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
  • (C) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
  • (D) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
Detailed Solution
Question 2:

Arrange the following events related to Indian General Elections in chronological order:
[(A)] Formation of the Grand Alliance
[(B)] Split in the Congress Party
[(C)] Defeat of Congress in several states
[(D)] ``Garibi Hatao'' slogan

  • (A) \(C \rightarrow A \rightarrow B \rightarrow D\)
  • (B) \(B \rightarrow C \rightarrow A \rightarrow D\)
  • (C) \(C \rightarrow B \rightarrow A \rightarrow D\)
  • (D) \(B \rightarrow A \rightarrow C \rightarrow D\)
Detailed Solution
Question 3:

The Shimla Agreement between India and Pakistan was signed in:

  • (A) \(1965\)
  • (B) \(1971\)
  • (C) \(1972\)
  • (D) \(1974\)
Detailed Solution
Question 4:

Which of the following states was granted statehood in 1960?

  • (A) Nagaland
  • (B) Maharashtra
  • (C) Arunachal Pradesh
  • (D) Mizoram
Detailed Solution
Question 5:

The Tashkent Agreement was signed after which war?

  • (A) Indo-Pak War of \(1947--48\)
  • (B) Indo-China War of \(1962\)
  • (C) Indo-Pak War of \(1965\)
  • (D) Kargil Conflict of \(1999\)
Detailed Solution
Question 6:

Nepal became a democratic country in:

  • (A) \(1989\)
  • (B) \(1990\)
  • (C) \(1995\)
  • (D) \(2001\)
Detailed Solution
Question 7:

The Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) was withdrawn from Sri Lanka in:

  • (A) \(1987\)
  • (B) \(1989\)
  • (C) \(1990\)
  • (D) \(1992\)
Detailed Solution
Question 8:

Who were referred to as ``Mujahideens'' during the conflict in Kashmir in 1999?

  • (A) UN Peacekeeping Troops
  • (B) Pakistani intruders and militants
  • (C) NATO soldiers
  • (D) Afghan refugees
Detailed Solution
Question 9:

In the context of Indian politics, the ``Syndicate'' refers to:

  • (A) A coalition of opposition parties after \(1977\)
  • (B) A powerful group of Congress leaders controlling party organisation
  • (C) A militant organisation in Punjab
  • (D) A pressure group formed during Mandal politics
Detailed Solution
Question 10:

Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)?

  • (A) Vietnam
  • (B) Thailand
  • (C) Japan
  • (D) Indonesia
Detailed Solution

CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

Parameter Details
Exam Name Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026
Conducting Body National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Mode Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Duration 60 minutes per test
Total Sections 3 (Languages, Domain Subjects, General Test)
Question Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Questions per Test 50 questions (all compulsory)
Marking Scheme +5 for correct, -1 for incorrect
Maximum Marks 250 marks per test
Maximum Subject Choices 5 subjects in total
Syllabus Base Class 12 NCERT (mainly for Domain Subjects)

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