India · CBSE Learning Outcomes
Class 12 Political Science.
This course explores the complexities of contemporary world politics and the political trajectory of India since independence. Students will critically analyze global power dynamics, international organizations, democratic processes, and challenges to nation-building in the Indian context.
01Contemporary World Politics
An analysis of global political shifts following the Cold War, focusing on the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the emergence of new power centers.
Analyze the collapse of the Soviet Union and its implications for global politics. Understand the transition from a bipolar to a unipolar or multipolar world order.
Evaluate the rise of alternative power centers like the European Union, ASEAN, and emerging economies like China. Assess their role in challenging traditional hegemonies.
Examine the political systems and conflicts within South Asian countries. Focus on India's relations with its neighbors and the role of SAARC.
02Global Institutions and Security
A study of international organizations, primarily the United Nations, and the evolving concepts of traditional and non-traditional global security.
Study the structure, functions, and reform processes of the United Nations. Evaluate the relevance of the UN in a changing global landscape.
Differentiate between traditional and non-traditional notions of security. Explore contemporary threats like terrorism, human rights violations, and health epidemics.
Analyze global environmental politics and the concept of sustainable development. Understand the geopolitics of resource management and indigenous rights.
03Politics in India Since Independence
An exploration of the foundational challenges of nation-building, early democratic processes, and planned economic development in post-independence India.
Explore the immediate challenges India faced post-independence, including partition, integration of princely states, and linguistic reorganization.
Analyze the dominance of the Indian National Congress in the first three general elections. Understand the nature of the Congress system and the emergence of opposition parties.
Examine the debates around early economic planning in India, focusing on the Planning Commission and the Five Year Plans. Assess the outcomes of the Green Revolution.
04Democratic Crises and Recent Developments
A critical look at the 1975 Emergency, the rise of regional aspirations, and the shift towards coalition politics and economic liberalization in India.
Investigate the background, declaration, and consequences of the 1975 National Emergency. Analyze the lessons learned regarding constitutional democracy.
Study the rise of regional movements and their accommodation within the Indian democratic framework. Focus on cases like Punjab, the North-East, and Kashmir.
Analyze the era of coalition politics, the implementation of the Mandal Commission report, and the impact of economic liberalization.