CUET 2026 Political Science May 13 Shift 1 Question Paper- Download Answer Key and Solution PDF

CUET 2026 May 13 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.

Candidates can download CUET 2026 May 13 Shift 1 Political Science Question Paper with Answer Key and Solution PDF from links provided below.

CUET 2026 Political Science May 13 Shift 1 Question Paper with Solution PDF

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Question 1:

Match the Security Type with its focus:

Security Type	Focus
A. Traditional Security	1. State and its territory
B. Non-Traditional Security	2. Human existence and dignity
C. Collective Security	3. Attack on one is an attack on all
D. Internal Security	4. Law and order within borders

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

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Question 2:

Which of the following is a 'New Source of Threat'?

1. Terrorism

2. Global Poverty

3. Health Epidemics

4. Migration

(A) 1 and 2
(B) 1, 2, and 3
(C) All of the above
(D) 1, 3, and 4

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Question 3:

Identify the correct pair:

(A) Afro-Asian Conference: Bandung (1945)
(B) NAM: Non-Aligned Movement
(C) Dalai Lama: Sought asylum in India (1989)
(D) All of the above are correct

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Question 4:

Arrange the UN Secretaries-General in chronological order:

1. Kofi Annan

2. Ban Ki-moon

3. Antonio Guterres

4. Boutros Boutros-Ghali

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

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Question 5:

Match the Agency with its function:

Agency	Function
A. IAEA	1. Safety and peaceful use of nuclear energy
B. Amnesty International	2. Protection of human rights
C. WTO	3. Rules of global trade
D. WHO	4. Global health issues

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

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Question 6:

Identify the correct statement about 'Operation Blue Star' context or South Asia:

(A) Bhutan is a constitutional monarchy.
(B) Maldives became a Republic in 1968.
(C) Pakistan has a stable democracy since 1947.
(D) Both A and B are correct.

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Question 7:

Arrange the following events related to the European Union (EU) in chronology:

1. Introduction of Euro Currency

2. Establishment of EEC

3. Signing of Maastricht Treaty

4. Britain's Exit (Brexit) Referendum

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

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Question 8:

Which South Asian country was the first to liberalize its economy?

(A) India
(B) Pakistan
(C) Sri Lanka
(D) Bangladesh

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Question 9:

Match the following (South Asian Conflicts/Agreements):

Event	Involved Countries
A. Farakka Treaty	1. India and Pakistan
B. Tashkent Agreement	2. India and Bangladesh
C. IPKF Mission	3. India and Nepal
D. Mahakali Treaty	4. India and Sri Lanka

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

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Question 10:

Match the Country with its Currency:

Country	Currency
A. China	1. Yuan (Renminbi)
B. European Union	2. Euro
C. Russia	3. Ruble
D. Israel	4. New Shekel

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

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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)

CUET UG 2026 Paper Analysis

4ADFK1

1.
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

\(C \rightarrow A \rightarrow B \rightarrow D\)
\(B \rightarrow C \rightarrow A \rightarrow D\)
\(C \rightarrow B \rightarrow A \rightarrow D\)
\(B \rightarrow A \rightarrow C \rightarrow D\)

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2.
Who first started the movement for independence in 1988 in the Soviet Union?

Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Ukraine

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3.
In the context of Indian politics, the “Syndicate” refers to:

A coalition of opposition parties after \(1977\)
A powerful group of Congress leaders controlling party organisation
A militant organisation in Punjab
A pressure group formed during Mandal politics

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4.
Match the following operations with the countries where they took place:
Operation Country
(A) Operation Desert Storm (I) Iraq
(B) Operation Restore Democracy (II) Haiti
(C) Operation Infinite Reach (III) Sudan & Afghanistan
(D) Operation Enduring Freedom (IV) Afghanistan
Choose the correct answer:

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

A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

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5.
When was Akali Dal formed?

Year 1920
Year 1936
Year 1994
Year 1963

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6.
Nepal became a democratic country in:

\(1989\)
\(1990\)
\(1995\)
\(2001\)

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CUET 2026 Political Science May 13 Shift 1 Question Paper- Download Answer Key and Solution PDF

CUET 2026 Political Science May 13 Shift 1 Question Paper with Solution PDF

CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

CUET UG 2026 Paper Analysis

4ADFK1

1.
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

2.
Who first started the movement for independence in 1988 in the Soviet Union?

3.
In the context of Indian politics, the “Syndicate” refers to:

5.
When was Akali Dal formed?

6.
Nepal became a democratic country in:

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CUET 2026 Political Science May 13 Shift 1 Question Paper with Solution PDF

CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

CUET UG 2026 Paper Analysis

4ADFK1

1.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

2.Who first started the movement for independence in 1988 in the Soviet Union?

3.In the context of Indian politics, the “Syndicate” refers to:

4.Match the following operations with the countries where they took place:OperationCountry(A)Operation Desert Storm(I)Iraq(B)Operation Restore Democracy(II)Haiti(C)Operation Infinite Reach(III)Sudan & Afghanistan(D)Operation Enduring Freedom(IV)AfghanistanChoose the correct answer:

5.When was Akali Dal formed?

6.Nepal became a democratic country in:

Comments

dOGVmW

1.
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

2.
Who first started the movement for independence in 1988 in the Soviet Union?

3.
In the context of Indian politics, the “Syndicate” refers to:

5.
When was Akali Dal formed?

6.
Nepal became a democratic country in: