NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Politics in India Since Independence (2026–27)
NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Political Science Politics in India Since Independence give you complete, chapter-wise answers to all 8 chapters of the CBSE textbook. Every exercise question is solved with clear, exam-ready answers, key terms and reasoning – everything you need to master India’s political journey for 2026–27.
About the Politics in India Since Independence textbook
Politics in India Since Independence is one of the two Class 12 Political Science books prescribed by NCERT. It traces India’s political history after 1947 – the challenges of nation-building, the era of Congress dominance, planned development, external relations, the restoration of the Congress system, the Emergency and the crisis of democratic order, regional aspirations and recent developments in Indian politics. With these NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Politics in India Since Independence you can prepare every chapter with clear, exam-ready answers that stay faithful to the textbook’s chapters and question order.
NCERT Solutions for Politics in India Since Independence – All Chapters
Below are all 8 chapters with what each one covers. Click a chapter to open its full solutions.
| Chapter | Title | What you will learn |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Challenges of Nation-Building | Partition, integration of princely states and the early tasks before India. |
| 2 | Era of One-Party Dominance | The early elections and the Congress system in Indian politics. |
| 3 | Politics of Planned Development | Five-Year Plans, the planning model and debates over development. |
| 4 | India’s External Relations | Non-alignment, wars with China and Pakistan, and foreign policy. |
| 5 | Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System | The 1967 elections, party splits and the return of Congress dominance. |
| 6 | The Crisis of Democratic Order | The Emergency of 1975 and its impact on Indian democracy. |
| 7 | Regional Aspirations | Regional movements and how India accommodated diverse demands. |
| 8 | Recent Developments in Indian Politics | Coalition politics, the rise of new parties and recent political change. |
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How to use these Politics in India solutions
Study the chapter in your textbook first, then follow our solution to check your understanding. Learn the key leaders, dates and events, support each point with an example, and attempt the exercise questions before looking at the answers.
FAQs – Politics in India Since Independence Class 12
How many chapters are there in Politics in India Since Independence Class 12?
Politics in India Since Independence has 8 chapters, from “Challenges of Nation-Building” to “Recent Developments in Indian Politics”.
Is Politics in India Since Independence a Class 12 Political Science book?
Yes. It is one of the two NCERT Class 12 Political Science textbooks for 2026–27, alongside Contemporary World Politics.
Are NCERT Solutions for Politics in India Since Independence free?
Yes. All chapter solutions on ClearStudy are free, with answers to every exercise question.