CUET 2026 May 11 Shift 1 Political Science Question Paper- Download Answer Key and Solution PDF

CUET 2026 May 11 Shift 1 Political Science Question Paper is available for download here. NTA is conducting the CUET UG 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.

Candidates can download CUET 2026 May 11 Shift 1 Political Science Question Paper with Answer Key and Solution PDF from links provided below.

CUET 2026 Political Science May 11 Shift 1 Question Paper with Solution PDF

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Question 1:

Match List-I with List-II (Events of Cold War):

(A) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
(B) A-2, B-3, C-2, D-4
(C) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
(D) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

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Question 2:

Arrange the following in correct chronological order:

1. Disintegration of USSR

2. Unification of Germany

3. Russian Revolution

4. Introduction of 'Shock Therapy'

(A) 3, 2, 1, 4
(B) 3, 1, 2, 4
(C) 1, 3, 2, 4
(D) 2, 3, 1, 4

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Question 3:

Statement I: The 'Shock Therapy' was a model of transition from capitalism to socialism.
Statement II: It was influenced by the World Bank and IMF.

(A) Both are correct.
(B) Statement I is correct, II is wrong.
(C) Statement I is wrong, II is correct.
(D) Both are wrong.

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Question 4:

Which among the following was NOT a member of the SEATO alliance?

(A) USA
(B) Thailand
(C) USSR
(D) Philippines

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Question 5:

Identify the correct pair regarding the 'New International Economic Order' (NIEO):

(A) UNCTAD Report 1972: "Towards a New Trade Policy for Development"
(B) LDCs: Least Developed Countries
(C) Aim: To give LDCs control over their natural resources
(D) All of the above are correct

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Question 6:

Match the Organization with its Establishment Year:

(A) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
(B) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
(C) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
(D) A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3

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Question 7:

Statement I: ASEAN followed the 'ASEAN Way' which is a form of informal and cooperative interaction.
Statement II: China's 'Open Door Policy' was announced by Deng Xiaoping in 1978.

(A) Both are correct.
(B) Both are incorrect.
(C) Only I is correct.
(D) Only II is correct.

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Question 8:

Which of the following is NOT a pillar of the ASEAN Community (2003)?

(A) ASEAN Security Community
(B) ASEAN Economic Community
(C) ASEAN Military Alliance
(D) ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community

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Question 9:

Arrange the following in chronological order:

1. SAARC Establishment

2. SAFTA Signing

3. LTTE end in Sri Lanka

4. Monarchy abolished in Nepal

(A) 1, 2, 4, 3
(B) 1, 3, 2, 4
(C) 2, 1, 3, 4
(D) 1, 2, 3, 4

Correct Answer: (A) 1, 2, 4, 3

Detailed Solution

Step 1: Concept
Chronological order means arranging events according to the sequence in which they occurred in history.

Step 2: Meaning
We identify the year of each event and then place them from earliest to latest.

Step 3: Analysis

SAARC was established in 1985.
SAFTA was signed in 2004.
The monarchy in Nepal was abolished in 2008.
The LTTE was defeated in Sri Lanka in 2009.

Thus, the correct chronological sequence is:
1985 \(\rightarrow\) 2004 \(\rightarrow\) 2008 \(\rightarrow\) 2009.

Step 4: Conclusion: Therefore, the correct order is 1, 2, 4, 3.

Final Answer: (A) Quick Tip: Remember the timeline: SAARC (1985) came first, SAFTA (2004) followed, Nepal monarchy ended in 2008, and LTTE ended in 2009.

Question 10:

Statement I: In 1971, East Pakistan became an independent country called Bangladesh.
Statement II: India played a crucial role in the liberation of Bangladesh.

(A) Both are correct and II is the reason for I.
(B) Both are correct but independent.
(C) I is false.
(D) II is false.

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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)