Maharashtra Board Class 12 Question Bank 2023 Political Science

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Question Bank
Standard - 12th

Subject - Political Science (42)
March 2021

Chapter- 1st :- The world since 1991

Q.1.A) Complete the following statements selecting the appropriate word given in
the brackets. :

1) The Berlin Wall was fall in ........

(1988,1989,1990,1991)

2) The disintegration of the Soviet Union in ......

(1989,1990,1991,1992)

3) After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, an international system emerged

in the world.

(Unipolar, bipolar, multipolar, territorial)

4) In …....... Iraq atackt on Kuwait.

(1987,1988,1989,1990)

5) The term New World Order was first used by ….....

(George Bush, Wilson, Churchill, Barack Obama)

6) Francis Fukuyama proposed this------- theory.

(End of history, end of. political science, end of sociology, end of anthropology)

7) American sociologist ....... divided power into two types.

(Francis Fukuyama, Joseph Nye, George Bush, Wilson)

8) The ability to achieve one's goal by creating attraction rather than

compulsion is ........

(Hard Power, Soft Power, Green Power, Bad Power)

9) Pizza Burger Educational Internet is an example of ........

(Hard Power, Soft Power, Green Power, Bad Power)

10) The World Human Rights Conference was held in 1993.

(Chicago, Vienna, Johannesburg, Sweden)

11) A terrorist attack took place at the New York Trade Center in the United

States on .........

(11 Sep 2001, 11 Sep 2002, 11 Sep 2003, 11 Sep 2004)

12) The Israeli Olympic team was attacked by Palestinian terrorists in Munich in ........

(1971,1972,1973,1974)

13) In ....... the US declared war on Afghanistan against the 'war on terror'.

(2001, 2002,2003,2004)

14) One Belt One Road scheme implemented by the country.

(India, USA, China, Nepal)

15) ASEAN Regional Association was established in ......

(1965, 1966, 1967, 1968)

16A ' Maastricht' Treaty was signed in ........

(February 7, 1991, February 7, 1992, February 7, 1993, February 7, 1994)

17) This is the official currency of the European Union.

(Dollar, Hen, Euro, Rupee)

18) Euro is the official currency of the European Union out of 28 countries…..

(18, 19, 20, 21)

19) The currency entered the international market on January 01, 1999.

(Dollar, Hen, Euro, Rupee)

20) The Schengen Agreement was signed in.........

(1985, 1986,1987,1988)

21) The Schengen Agreement was made in..... this village.

(France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany)

22) In ...... Britain withdrew from the European Union.

(2015, 2016,2017,2018)

23) In the European Parliament ...... members are elected for five years.

(751, 756, 768, 789)

24) The SAARC Association was established in …......

(1984,1985,1986,1987)

25) Afghanistan joined SAARC in…........

(2005,2006,2007,2008)

26) BIMSTEC was established in ......

(1995,1996,1997,1998)

27) The Shanghai Cooperation Organization was established in ….....

(2001, 2002, 2003, 2004)

28) BRICS was established in …......

(2008, 2009, 2010,2011)

29) In year...... India and Pakistan became members of the Shanghai Cooperation
Organization.

(2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)

30) G-20 was established in ........

(1996,1997,1998,1999)

B) Identify the incorrect pair in every set it and rewrite.

1)SAARC Member -- Nepal

Shanghai Cooperation Organization -- Kazakhstan

BRICS member - England

BIMSTEC - China

2)

East Timor --- Indonesia

Eritrea - --Ethiopia

Montenegro -- Czechoslovakia.

South Sudan - --Sudan

3)

Educational Exchange -- Soft Power.

Internet -- Hard Power.

Food Chain - -Soft Power

4)

New York -- 9/11

Bali -- 2002

Mumbai -- 2005

C) Complete the following statements by using appropriate option.

1) Significant flow in international relations after 1989 ....

i) The end of bipolarity

ii) The rise of regionalism in Asia

iii) The end of non-alignment

iv) Demand for a new international financial system

2) 'maastricht Treaty ' .....

i) United Nations peacekeeping force ii) European Union

iii) US intervention in Kuwait iv) Establishment of BRICS

D) Write the relevant concept for the given statement.

1) When one state influences another state through the use of military force -

2) Ability to influence world affairs and self-interest as well as states that have an
important place in international politics -

3) With the disintegration of Yugoslavia, new nations emerged -

4) Eligible persons are allowed to travel freely in 26 European countries -

5) Representative democracy with an important place for personal freedom

6) Names of the economic and geographical regions of the countries that have
adopted the Euro currency in the European Union -

7) The concept that forces others to act against the will of their priority order -

8) Hinchasara for the purpose of fulfilling political, religious and ideological objectives
by creating fear in the society -

9) Terrorism targeting government institutions -

10) A group formed by many countries to strengthen their economic interests.

E) Find the odd word in the given set :-

1) Countries in the Eurozone -- a) France b) Sweden c) Germany d) Italy

2) SAARC member countries - - a) China b) India c) Pakistan d) Bangladesh

3) BIMSTEC member countries -- a) India b) Pakistan c) Bangladesh d) Nepal

4) SCO countries - a) China b) Russia c) India d) USA

5) The nation that emerged from the disintegration of Yugoslavia

A) Slavic Republic b) Croatia c) Serbia d) Bosnia

6) Bangladesh, India, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka Russia

7) India, USA, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Afghanistan

8) China Russia, Kazakhstan, India, Tajikistan

9) France, Germany, Belgium, Pakistan, Luxembourg,

The Netherlands

10) International Committee of the Red Cross, Medicines, Sans Frontier Oxfam,
BIMSTEC

11) Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Slavic Republic, Bosnia

Q.2. A) Complete the following concept map.

1)
Shanghai Cooperation
Organization
( Founders)
SCO

2)

BIMSTEC
COUNTRIES

3) SAARC

4) BRICS

5)
Example of Soft
power

B) Write the answers to the following questions by observing the following map.

i) Write the names of the countries that are members of the Eurozone in the
European Union.

ii) Write the names of the countries which are not participating in the Eurozone but
are members of the European Union.

iii) Name a country south of France.

i) Write the names of Schengen and the two countries which are members of the
European Union.

ii) Write the names of two countries which are not members of Schengen but are
members of EU.

iii) Write the name of a country which is not a member of the European Union but a
member of Schengen.

i) Name the two nations to the north of Saudi Arabia.

ii) Name two nations south of Iraq.

iii) Name a country to the east of Iran.

Q.3) Write the following statement are True or False with reasons.

1) SAARC is important for trade in South Asia.

2) The treaty was signed for the protection of Europe.

3) The 1980s are called the golden age of humanitarian intervention.

4) The main objective of the G20 was financial stability.

5) The Schengen Agreement made travel within the country and across the border
more secure.

Q.4) Explain the correlation of the following statement.

1) Multipolar and regionalism

2) The rise of unipolarity and humanitarian intervention

Q.5) Express your opinion on the following statements in 25 to 30 words.

1) Name the countries that became independent after the dissolution of the Soviet
Union.

2) Briefly describe the contribution of the United Nations peacekeeping force

Q.6) Write the answers to the following questions in 80 to 100 words.

1) Explain what soft power is and give examples of soft power.

2) Explain the structure of the European Union.

Q.7) Answer any one of the following questions in 150 to 200 words based on the
given point.

1) Explain the review of post-Cold War events based on the following points.

A) The rise of new nations b) The rise of unipolarity

C) Human rights and humanitarian intervention

E) Terrorism e) multipolarity and regionalism.

2) Explain the details of the next regional organization.

a) SAARC b) BIMSTEC c) SCO

d) G-20 e) BRICS.

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Chapter. 2- Key concepts and issues since :-1991 Globalisation

Q.1.A) Complete the following statements selecting appropriate word given in the
brackets:-

1) The word globalisation experiment came up new in ........

(1990,1991,1992,1995)

2) The World Trade Organization was established in .......

(1993,1994,1995,1996)

3) The consolidation of the world economy means ........

(Modernization, urbanization, industrialization, globalization)

4) NGO means .....

i) Non Government office

ii) Non Government Organization

iii) New Government office

iv) Next Group office

5) Jaitapur project is in this state.

(Rajasthan, Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra)

6) CNN entered India in ..........

(1990,1991,1992,1994)

7) Information can be collected with the help of internet.

(Dock engine, hardware, software, search engine)

8) ............ This country adopted a communist market economy.

(India, Pakistan, China, Nepal)

9) Next …....... The service is related to the banking sector.

(Credit card, passport, telephone, television)

10) The change in the economic sector due to globalisation is .......

(Import restrictions, capital investment, population growth)

B) Identify the incorrect pair in every set correct it and rewrite.

1)

i) Tata Jaguar Land Rover -- United Kingdom

ii) ONGC - - Vietnam

iii) Microsoft -- India

iv) Nestle Industries -- USA

2)

i) Globalisation -- 1991

ii) WTO - - 1993

iii) GATT Agreement - 1948

3)

i) Wipro - -Multinational Company

ii) Nestle -- Multinational Company

iii) Agriculture -- service sector.

C) Complete the statements by selecting the appropriate reasons.

1) (1) In the age of globalisation in the economic field

The following important changes took place.

(i) Free flow of capital investment

(ii) Formation of GATT

(iii) Rise of Trans-National Company

(iv) Focus on intellectual property rights

(A) Only i, ii and iii are correct.

(B) Only i, ii and iv are correct.

(C) Only i, iii and iv are correct.

(D) All are correct.

(2) The 'communist market economy'

The concept is used in relation to this country.

(A) India (b) China

(A) France (d) USA

D) State the appropriate concept for the given statement.

1) The only international one dealing with international trade

Organization -

2) Companies operating in many countries -

3) A ship that carries huge cargo from one country to another -

E) Find the odd word in the given set.:-

1) Mobile, satellite, internet, gramophone

2) Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google search

3) Credit card, debit card, money transfer, telephone

4) Bajaj, ONGC, Dabur, Siemens

Q.2. A) Complete the following concept picture map.:-

1)

Example of Indian
Investment Abroad

2)
Technology

Q.3) Write the following statement as True or False with reasons. :-

1) Globalization is a market economy The concept is known.

2) Importance of NGOs in globalization is decreased.

3) The World Trade Organization imposed restrictions on imports of goods.

4) Globalisation has revolutionised technology.

Q.4) Explain the correlation of the following statement

1) Globalization and culture

2) GATT and WTO

3) Multinational Company and Trans National Company

Q.5) Express your opinion on the following statement in 25 to 30 words.

1) Explain the positive and negative aspects of globalization.

2) Briefly describe the changes that have taken place in the banking sector due to
globalization.

Q.6) Write the answers to the following questions in 80 to 100 words.

1) Explain the changes that have taken place in the political arena due to
globalisation.

Q.7) Answer any one of the following questions in 150 to 200 words based on the
given point.

1) Explain the concept of 'globalisation' and explain the changes that have taken place
in the economic sector due to globalisation based on the following points.

A) Free flow of capital investment

B) Changes in the concept of trade

C) The rise of trans-national companies.

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Chapter-- 3- key concept and Issues since 1991: Humanitarian issues,Questions

Q.1.A) Complete the following statement selecting appropriate word given in the
bracket:-

1) In 1972, the first United Nations Conference on Human Environment was held here.

(New York, Stockholm, Johannesburg, Chicago)

2) The United Nations established the Brentland Commission in .....

(1982,1983,1984,1985)

3) The Brantland Commission presented its report to the United Nations in .....

(1986,1987,1988,1990)

4) Rio de Janeiro, Earth Summit Conference filled in .......

(1991,1992,1993,1994)

5) In 2002 ....... Earth Summit filled the city.

(New York, Stockholm, Johannesburg, Chicago)

6) In 2012 ..... once again held a conference on sustainable development.

(New York, Stockholm, Johannesburg, Rio)

7) The members of the United Nations came together and declared in the Millennium
Declaration .....

(2000, 2001, 2002, 2003)

8) ........ Green revolution took place in the decade.

(1960, 1970, 1980, 1990)

9) Implemented in Pradhan Mantri Grameen Awas Yojana ............

(1984,1985,1986,1988)

10) ....... Later the concept of women empowerment came to be considered in
principle.

(1950, 1960, 1970, 1980)

11) The United Nations Decade for Women began in the year .......

(1975, 1976, 1977, 1978)

12) Central Social Welfare Board (CSWB) was established in ........

(1950, 1953, 1956, 1959)

13) In the decade of ........, emphasis was laid on education as a welfare scheme.

((1940, 1960, 1980, 1990)

14) A committee was appointed to improve the condition of women in India, the
committee submitted a report, the report was titled.

(Towards Equality, Tomorrow Equity, Together Equality, Trend Tomorrow)

15) Development was replaced by ......... in 1990.

(Modernization, globalization, empowerment, industrialization)

16) ......... Due to the amendment, reservation was given to women in local self-
governing bodies.

(73 & 74, 75 & 74, 76 & 75, 78 & 79)

17) The Department of Women and Child Welfare was started separately by the
Government of India in ........

(2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)

18) The Policy Commission was established in .......

(2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)

19) The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act was enacted in India.

(2005,2006,2007,2008)

20) In the Sexual Harassment Bill for Women in India ...... passed

(2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)

B) Identify the incorrect pair in every set correct it and rewrite :-

1)

i) Climate change -- environmental problems

ii) Migration -- Poverty in India

iii) Economic inequality -- globalisation

2)

i) Stockholm Council -- 1971

ii) Brantland Commission Report -- 1987

iii) Johannesburg Council - - 2002

C) Complete the statements by selecting the appropriate reason :-

(1) On the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit (1992) Focuses.

(A) Environment and development

(B) Nuclear proliferation

(A) International trade

(E) Gender issues

(2) India's gender-oriented approach today Focuses on this.

(A) Education

(B) Public welfare

(A) Development

(E) Empowerment

D) Write the relevant concept for the given statement.

1) Seeds of high yielding varietiesDevelopment Extension of Irrigation System -

2) To act as a think tank of the Government of India and directive and policy

advice to the government.

3) The natural elements around a human being are called -

E) Find the odd word in the given set:-

1) Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojana, Jalayukta Shivar Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Grameen
Awas Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Kausal Vikas Yojana.

2) Women Sexual Harassment Bill (2013), Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (2005),
Muslim Women Act (2019), Devdasi Pratha Nirmulan Act (2005)

3) Climate change, soil erosion, population growth, depletion of biodiversity

Q.2.A) Complete the following concept map.

1)

Environmental
concerns

2)

Environmental
Conference & Rio
Conference

Q.3) Write the following statement as True or False with reasons :-

1) Establishment of Planning Commission for Agricultural Development Was meant to
encourage.

2) Establishment of National Commission for Women's Rights Was done for
protection.

3) Empowerment leads to the development of weak elements.

Q.4) Explain the correlation of the following statement

1) Environment and sustainable development

2) Women Empowerment and Poverty

3) Environmental issues and UN efforts

Q.5) Express your opinion on the following statments in 25 to 30 words

1) Environmental protection is the need of the today's.

2) What is Green Revolution?

3) What is empowerment.?

Q.6) Write the answers to the following questions in 80 to 100 words.

1) Write in detail about environmental issues.

2) Write in detail about the initiatives taken by the United Nations in the context of
environment and sustainable development.

Q.7) Answer any one of the following questions in 150 to 200 words based on the
given point.

1) The status of women in India

(A) Economic inequality (b) Smuggling and exploitation

(C) Literacy rate (d) Political representation

2) Discuss measures for women empowerment in India

A) Democratic laws and policies in India

B) Emphasis on development

C) Emphasis on women empowerment

D) The welfare approach of the government

E) Women's Policy of 2016

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Chapter - 4 Contemporary India: challenges toPeace, stability and national Integration.

Q.1.A) Complete the following statement selecting word given in the bracket:-

1) Unity in diversity is an important Indian value associated with ........

(Panchayati Raj, National Integration, National Concept, Melting Pot Concept)

2) Charu mujumdar is associated with ........

(JKLF NaxalitMovement, Hizbul Mujahideen, Assam oil Condi)

3) Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated in .....

(1988,1989,1991, 1992)

4) The first Indo-Pakistani war took place in .......

(1947-1948, 1948-1949, 1949-1950)

5) For public order, stability and peace ... society is meant.

(Happy, stable, harmonious, peaceful)

6) ......... this is a community built on a sense of oneness.

(Nation, state, society, government)

7) Nationalism is the feeling of creating identity.

(Nation, state, society, polity)

8) The original purpose of ....... is to protect the country

(Government. Society , State , Nation.)

9) The concept of ...... is closely related to nation building.

( feelings of oneness , national unity, nationalism.)

10) ......... Establishes peace and order in the society.

(State, government, organization, people)

11) The problem of national unity ........

(Universal, national, individual, territorial)

12) National unity is not .......

(Universal, Homogeneity, Unity, Unity)

13) To bring structural integrity. ..The process had to be tried.

(Constitutional, Political, Unified, Unity)

14) Democracy and national integration..... are intertwined.

(Even, odd, homogeneous, complementary)

15) Democracy was made possible by the participation of various groups in the......
government.

(Representative Parliamentary, Collective, Presidential)

16) The constitution accepted the ......

system with strong central government.

(Presidential, Federal, Representative, Parliamentary)

17) ....... has an important place in creating cultural identity.

(Ranga, Terrain, Arts, Languages)

18) The first National Integration Conference was held in the year.....

(1960,1972, 1961,1984)

19) The demand for Khalistan made another great crisis.

(Punjab, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Goa)

20) In the .......decade India underwent an economic transition.

(1989, 1990, 1991, 1995)

21) Amanullah Khan established Plebiscite Front in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in ......

(1961,1965,1969,1970)

B) Identify the incorrect pair in every set correct it and rewrite :-

1)

i) Pandit Nehru -- Discovery of India

ii) Oil crisis in Assam -- 1986,

iii) Assassination of Rajiv Gandhi -- 1991

2)

i) Assassination of Indira Gandhi - -Sikh Terrorist

ii) Babri Masjid - -1994

iii) Mumbai riots - -1993

C) Complete the following statements by selecting appropriate reason.:-

1) The important role of the state is -

i] Economic progressii] Governance

iii] Secularism iv] Public welfare and nation building.

Only A) i, i and iii with b] with only i, ii and iv C] with only i, iii and iv.

3)The roots of the Naxalite movement can be traced back to the

Telangana movement.

A] Opposed the peasant movement against feudalism

B] was supported by the Indian Communists at first sight.

C] was supporting the tribal people there.

D) State the appropriate concept for the given statement.

1) Creating fear / panic / intimidation in the societyTo use violence -

2) People's participation in the decision making process of the state.

E) Find the odd word in the given sets:-

1) Terrorism, Naxalism, Nationalism, Extremism

2) National Anthem, National Leader, National Bird, National Animal

3) IAS, IPS STI, IFS.

Q.2.A) Complete the following concept picture.

Values of
1) nationalIntegration

Integration

Q.3) Write the following statement. True or False with reasons :-

1) To establish national unity and Democracy is essential for social

transformation Is.

2) Indian independence movement for national unity Became positively.

3) Terrorism is conducive to the progress of the country.

Q.4) Explain the correlation of the following statement.

1) National unity and regional identity

2) The role of the state and national unity

3) Naxalism and National Unity

4) Jammu and Kashmir issue and separatism

Q.5) Express your opinion on the following statements in 25 to 30 words.

1) Briefly explain the diversity of India.

2) What is extremism?

3) What is terrorism?

4) What is Naxalism?

Q.6) Write the answers to the following questions in 80 to 100 words.

1) Explain the challenges facing national unity.

2) The role of the state in maintaining national unity.

3) Write in detail about the terrorist acts that took place in contemporary India.

Q.7) Answer any one of the following questions in 150 to 200 words based on the
given point.

1) Explain the value of national unity.

A) Equal citizenship b) Unity in diversity

c) Secularism d) Socio-economic and political justice e) Equality.

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Chapter - 5th Contemporary India: Good Governance

Q.1.A) Complete the following statement selecting word given in the bracket:,-

1) It is……...responsibility of the citizen to prepare the birth certificate and death
certificate.

(Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, Municipal Corporation, Dispensaries)

2) The concept of Lokpal was taken from .....

(US, United Kingdom, Sweden, Russia)

3) The concept of citizen's charter is part of ...........

(POSDCORB, Development Administration, Good Governance, Non-Governmental
Undertakings)

4) as a citizen come in daily contact with the system.

(State Development, Administration, Public Administration)

5) From ........ onwards, emphasis should be laid on the performance of

administrative bodies

(1960, 1970, 1980, 1990)

6) Apart from the government, many non-governmental organizations, NGOs are seen
playing a supportive role for this ........

(Suprashan, Development Administration, Administration, Public Administration)

7) Administration is more than government ....

(Limited, wide, narrow, expanded)

8) The aim of the concept of administration is to improve the performance of
organizations by focusing on the citizens.

(Public, national, public, private)

9) ........ is, the rule of law is the second most important value of good governance.

(Objectives, Fundamental Rights, Constitution, Rules)

10) ....... This value has challenged the confidentiality process.

(Transparency, participatory, responsive, consensual)

11) The Right to Information Act was enacted in India from ......

(2004, 2005, 2006, 2010)

12) Good governance is meant to be in various elements of the society ....

(Response, participation, exchange, communication)

13) The Lokpal and Lokayukta Act 2013 came into force.

(2014, 2016, 2017, 2018)

14) To the Office of the Ombudsman in Sweden ........is called

( POSDCORB , e-Governance, Prince, Ombudsman)

15) ...... This is the first state in India where

The concept of Lokayukta has been implemented.

(Rajasthan, Haryana, Maharashtra, Punjab)

16) Maharashtra Lokayukta Sanstha came into existence in ........

(1965, 1972, 1974, 1982)

17) The concept of a citizen's charter is a citizen ..... and the government is there to
serve these citizens

(Servant, Responsible, Servant, Master)

18) State Government and Union Government have taken ......... initiatives in

this regard.

(E-Governance, e-Governance, e-Network, e-Development)

19) Government of India as the first Lokpal Pinkichandra Ghosh was selected in .......

(2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)

B) Identify the incorrect. pair in every set correct it and rewrite :-

1)

i) IAS --Indian Administrative Service

ii) IPS -- Indian Public Service

iii) IFS -- Indian Forest Service

2)

i) Right to Information Act and Act---2006

ii) Maharashtra Public Records Act---2005

iii) Prevention of Delay in Office Duties Act, Maharashtra---2005

iv) Act guaranteeing services for the citizens of Maharashtra---2015

3)

i) National Scheduled Tribes---Deprived Rights Framework

ii) National Scheduled Caste---Protection Measures

iii) Protection of National Human Rights---Dignity

iv) National Consumer Dispute Resolution --- Consumer Dispute Resolution.

C) Complete the statements by selecting the appropriate reasons :-

1) The revolution in the field of information and communication technology is useful
in e-governance. Reason-...

i) It has become easier to process information faster than manual processing.

ii). The scope of work between the state government and the central government has
increased

iii) The administration is going to be complex and diverse.

2) Role of National Human Rights Commission-

i.) The right to life

ii)The right to freedom

iii ) Driving in economic development

iv). To work for the protection of the right to equality and economic dignity

Only - i, ii and ii are correct b] with only i, iii and iv.

C] with only i, ii and iv.

3) Lokpal and Lokayukta institutions were established because -

i) To help political leaders

ii) To create hatred in the mind

iii) To eradicate corruption in the country

D)State the appropriate concept for the given statements:-

1) A person investigating a complaint against a government official -

2) People's participation in democracy -

3) Information and technology made the government process faster .

E)Find the odd word in the given set:-

1) Participation, accountability, transparency, corruption

2) Legislature, Executive Board, Judiciary, Bureaucracy

Q2.A) Complete the following concept map:-

1)
Values of Good
Governance

Q.3) State whether the following statement are True or False with reasons :-

1) Lokayukta against political executive heads Can inquire.

2) Efficient use of natural resources in good governance Is used.

Q.4) Explain the correlation of the following :-

1) Ombudsman and e-governance

2) Good governance and e-governance

Q.5) Express your opinion on the following statement in 25 to 30 words.

1) Briefly explain the charter of citizens

2) Give a brief opinion about this Lokayukta

3) Briefly state the right to information

4) Briefly tell the Lokpal about it.

Q.6) Write the answers to the following questions in 80 to 100 words.:--

1) Write the details of the commission created for the development of the weaker
sections of the society.

2) Explain the objectives of e-governance

Q.7) Answer any one of the following questions in 150 to 200 words based on the
given point.

1) What is good governance? Explain the various values of good governance.

A) Consent b) Accountability

A) Responsive d) Transparency.

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Chapter- 6: India and the World

Q.1.A) Complete the following statement selecting the appropriate word given in the
bracket:-

1) The......... Part of the Constitution of India contains guidelines.

(3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th)

2) The first summit of the non-aligned nation was held here.......

(New York, Sweden, Belgrade, Tokyo)

3) The first summit of the non-aligned nation was held in .......

(1961,1962,1963,1965)

4) NATO made a military agreement in .....

(1948, 1949, 1950, 1951)

5) The President of the United States ....... supported India's demand for
independence.

(George Bush, Roosevelt, Churchill, Joseph Nye)

6) ........ Terrorists attack Central Indian Parliament.

(2001, 2002, 2003, 2004)

7) India-Soviet Friendship Treaty was signed in ..........

(1971, 1972, 1973, 1974)

8) In ........ there was a communist revolution in China.

(1948, 1949, 1950, 1951)

9) Northeast .......... means today's Arunachal Pradesh.

(Profit, NATO, LEFA, NEFA)

10) India lost the Sino-Indian war in .........

(1961,1962,1963,1964)

11) China criticized India for giving political shelter to ........ in India.

(King Song Show, Dalai Lama, Mikhail, Nelson)

12) ..... Bangladesh was created.

(1970, 1971, 1972, 1973)

13) At the request of Sri Lankan President Jayawardene, India sent peacekeepers to
Sri Lanka in ........

(1985, 1986, 1987, 1988)

14) India-Africa Summit 2015 was held at ........

(Johannesburg, Rio, New Delhi, Mumbai)

15) The concept of IORA was born in ......

(March, 1996, March 1997, March 1998, March 1999)

16) Indo-Bangladesh Farakka Agreement was signed in ......

(1994, 1995, 1996, 1997)

B) Correct and rewrite the wrong pair in each of the following groups.

1)

i) NATO - Europe

ii) ANZUS - Africa

iii) SEATO - Southeast Asia

iv) CINTO - West Asia

2)

i) Indo-Pak war - 1947

ii) Shimla Agreement - 1976

iii) Lahore Agreement - 1999

iv) Indo-Pak war - 1965

C) Complete the following statements by selecting the appropriate reasons. :-

1) This is the core of non-alignment.

(A) Independent assessment of world events

(B) Participation in the Cold War

(A) A policy of democratic socialism

(D) The policy of regionalism

2) Farakka agreement on river water sharing with Indiawith this country

(A) Bangladesh (b) Pakistan (C) China (d) Nepal

D) State the appropriate concept for the given statement.

1) The states of Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan are called -

2) Border trade between China and India-

3) China's ambitious trade project-

Q2.A) Complete the following concept picture

1)

Factors of influencing

2)
vision of E-
Governance

Q.3)State whether the following statements are True or False with reasons :-

1) Myanmar is a traditional friend of India.

2) In the changed world system after 1990The issue of terrorism has come

to the fore.

3) Wide roads in Sagarmala scheme Development is intended.

Q.4) Explain the correlation of the following statement.

1) Indo-Pak war and creation of Bangladesh

2) Foreign relations and non-aligned policy

Q.5) Express your opinion on the following statement in 25 to 30 words:-

1) India's role in the Indian Ocean.

2) India-Pakistan Foreign Relations.

3) Briefly discuss India-China relations

4) Give your opinion on Russia being India's friend

Q.6) Write the answers to the following questions in 80 to 100 words.:-

1) Write in detail on India-Africa relations.

2) Write in detail on Indo-US relations.

3) Explain the objectives and principles of foreign policy.

Q.7) Answer any one of the following questions in 150 to 200 words based on the
given point.

1) Factors influencing India's foreign policy

Write in detail based on the following points.

(a) Geographical factors (b) Historical factors

(c) Economic factors (d) Political factors (e) International law.