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NIOS Class 12 · arts stream

NIOS Class 12 Political Science is examined by the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) and follows the NIOS open-schooling syllabus. Because NIOS prescribes NCERT textbooks, these revision notes, important questions, flashcards and summaries map directly to all 36 chapters of the NIOS Class 12 Political Science syllabus.

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Revision Notes

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Chapter Summary

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Concept Maps

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Syllabus

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Study Plan

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All Chapters

36 chapters in NIOS Class 12 Political Science

1

Meaning and Scope of Political Science

2

Nation and State

3

Distinction between Society, Nation, State and Government

4

Major Political Theories

5

Preamble and the Salient Features of the Constitution of India

6

Fundamental Rights

7

Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties

8

Indian Federal System

9

Emergency Provisions

10

Union Executive

11

Parliament of India

12

Supreme Court of India

13

Executives in the States

14

State Legislature

15

High Courts and Subordinate Courts

16

Local Government: Urban and Rural

17

Universal Adult Franchise and the Method of Representation

18

Electoral System in India

19

National Political Parties

20

Regionalism and Regional Parties

21

Public Opinion and Pressure Groups

22

Communalism Caste and Reservations

23

Environmental Awareness

24

Good Governance

25

Human Rights

26

India's Foreign Policies

27

India's Relations with USA and Russia

28

India and Its Neighbours: China, Pakistan and Srilanka

29

Contemporary World Order

30

The United Nations

31

United Nation's Peace Activities

32

United Nations and Economic and Social Development

33

Public Service Commissions

34

Administrative Machinery at the Centre, States and District Levels

35

Political Executive and Bureaucracy

36

Public Grievances and Redressal Machinery

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NIOS Class 12 Political Science — FAQs

Does NIOS Class 12 Political Science follow the NCERT syllabus?
Yes. NIOS (NIOS) uses NCERT textbooks, so the chapters and topics match those followed by CBSE. Every resource here is aligned to the NIOS Class 12 Political Science syllabus.
How many chapters are in NIOS Class 12 Political Science?
There are 36 chapters in the NIOS Class 12 Political Science syllabus. Each chapter has revision notes, important questions, flashcards, a summary and more on this page.
What is the best way to revise Political Science for NIOS Class 12?
Start with the chapter summary to grasp the big picture, then work through the important questions (NIOS board exam style), lock in formulas with the formula sheet, and use flashcards for quick recall before the NIOS exam.
Are these NIOS Class 12 Political Science resources free?
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