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Paper-1

1. The collapse of Soviet Union was followed by Shock Therapy. Which of the
following statements is NOT correct about Shock Therapy? Part-A(Unit-1) 1
A) The transition involved a breakup of the existing trade alliances among the
countries of the Soviet bloc
B) Shock therapy involved a drastic change in the external orientation of these
economies.
C) FDI and free trade were to be the main engines.
D) The Eastern capitalist states guided and controlled the development of the
region.
2. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a
statement of Reason(R) Choose the appropriate answer from the options given
below as the correct answer Part-A(Unit-1)
Assertion (A): In December 1991, under the leadership of Yeltsin, Russia,
Ukraine and Georgia, three major republics of the USSR, declared that the Soviet
Union was disbanded
Reason(R): The rise of nationalism led to various protests in Post-Soviet
Republics
A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C) A is true, but R is false.
D) A is false, but R is true. 1
3. Match the terms given in column ‘A’ correctly with their meaning given in
column ‘B’ and choose the appropriate code as the correct answer: 1
Column ‘A’ Column ‘B’
I Confidence (i) Giving up certain types of weapons

building measure
II Arms Control (ii) A process of exchanging information on Defense
matters between nations on a regular basis

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III Alliance (iii) A coalition of nations meant to deter or Defend
against military attacks

IV Disarmament (iv) Regulates the acquisition or development of
weapons

Codes: Part A(Unit-5)
A) I-(i) II-(iv), III-(iii) IV-(i) B) I-(ii), II-(i), III-(iii), IV-(iv)

C) I-(ii), II-(i), III-(iv), IV-(iii) D) I-(iv), II-(ii), III-(iii), IV-(i)

4. In recent times, most of the armed conflicts have taken place in: 1
A) Eastern Europe B) South Asia Part A(Unit-5)
C) Middle East Asia D) Sub-Saharan Africa
5. Given below are two statements. Part A(Unit-6) 1
Statement I : Resource geopolitics pertains to the allocation of resources during
the cold war.
Statement II: Oil is considered as the most important resource in global politics.
In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options
given below:
A) Both statement I and Statement II are true
B) Both statement I and Statement II are false
C) Statement I is true, but Statement II is false
D) Statement I is false, but Statement II is true
6. Arrange the following in chronological order of their formation: 1
I) Energy Conservation Act Part A(Unit-6)
II) Paris Climate Agreement
III) The Electricity Act
IV) Montreal Protocol
Choose the correct option:
A) (I). (II), (III), (IV) B) (II), (IV), (1). (III)
C) (IV). (1), (10), (11) D) (1) (1), (10), (IV)

7. The “Era of One-Party Dominance” in India refers to the period from___. 1
A) 1952 101962 B) 1977 to 1984
C) 1989 to 1996 D) 1998 to 2004 Part B(Unit-2)
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8. Identify and write the incorrect pair: Part B(Unit-2) 1
A) Dr. BR Ambedkar-Chairman of Drafting Committee of the Indian
Constitution.
B) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad-India's first Education Minister
C) Rajkumari Amrit Kaur-India's first Health Minister
D) Acharya Narendra Dev-Founding President of the Communist Party of India
9. Which conference marked the zenith of India's engagement with the newly
independent Asian and African nations? Part B(Unit-2) 1
A) Malaysian Conference B) Singapore Conference
C Bandung Conference D) Egyptian Conference
11. ‘Bodo’ is a community in_______ state of India Part B(Unit-7) 1
A) Arunachal Pradesh B) Assam
C) Manipur D) Mizoram
12. Which of the following Schedules of the Constitution allows complete autonomy
to different tribes to preserve their practices and customary laws? 1
A) Fourth Schedule B) Sixth Schedule Part B(Unit-8)
C) Seventh Schedule D) Eighth Schedule
13. Nuclear weapons as deterrence or defense have limited usage against
contemporary security threats to states. Explain the statement. Part A(Unit-5) 2
14. Show with the help of two examples that involvement of USA in South Asia has
increased after the end of Cold War. Part A(Unit-3) 2
15. It is now an almost universally-accepted view that countries should only go to
war the right reasons. Explain with an example. Part A(Unit-4) 2
16. Did the prevalence of 'one-party dominance in India affect the democratic nature
of Indian politics? Express your opinion. Part B(Unit-2) 2
17. Explain any two reasons which led to a multi-party alliance system in Indian
politics since 1989. Part B(Unit-8)
18. List two models of development and give reason for the model adopted by India
Part B(Unit-3) 1+1=2
19. List four Directive Principles of State Policy that aim to promote international

peace and security Part B(Unit-4) 4
20. Describe the events that led to the merger of Sikkim with India. 4
Part B(Unit-7)
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21. A) "Soviet Union's disintegration was the consequence of many different factors
Justify the statement. Part A(Unit-1) 4
OR
B) “Most former Soviet republics had tensions and conflicts”. Support the
statement with examples. Part A(Unit-1) 4

22. (A) Analyse any two political consequences of globalization. Part A(Unit-7) 4
OR
B) Analyse any two reasons for resistance to globalisation in India. 4
Part A(Unit-7)
23. Examine the factors that led to the conflict between the Judiciary and the
Parliament in India in 1973. Part B(Unit-6) 4
24. Study the picture given below and answer the questions that follow:
1+1+1+1=4

Source-NCERT-Class XII- Contemporary World Politics-page 83
Choose the most appropriate option: Part A(Unit-6)
i) What does the lighter in the cartoon symbolize?
A) The Earth being consumed as a source of fuel
B) The continents being burned for energy
C) The world being used up for power
D) The oceans being exploited for its resources
ii) Why are the fingers in the cartoon designed like chimneys?

A) To represent humans are supporting earth
B) To show only humans are causing global warming
C) To show importance of chimneys in cleaning factories

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D) To show importance of industrial revolution
iii) The main theme of the cartoon could be:
A) The celebration of technological advancement
B) The impact of deforestation on wildlife
C) The role of industrial pollution in global warming
D) The importance of reducing waste to save planet
iv) Thicker chimney has been shown on the push button of the lighter to show
that_______.
A) only humans can stop pollution
B) only developed countries contribute to pollution
C) pollution can be curbed by shutting factories
D) chimneys need to be made more efficient to save earth.
24.A) Part A(Unit-6) 1+1+1+1=4
I) What principle recognized in the Rio Declaration addresses the differing
responsibilities of developed and developing countries in environmental
conservation?
II) What was the aim of Kyoto Protocol?
III) In which year and city was the Kyoto Protocol agreed upon?
IV) What is meant by "Agenda 21"?
25. In the given outline political map of India, four states have been marked as (A)
(B) (C) and (D) Identify these states on the basis of the information given below
and write their correct names in your answer book along with the respective
serial numbers of the information used and the concerned alphabets as per the
format that follows: Part B 1+1+1+1=4
Sr. Number for the Concerned alphabet in Name of the State
Informed used the map
I
II
III
IV

I) The state related to the leader who coined the famous slogan Jai Jawan Jai Kisan.
(Unit-5)
II) The state associated with the formation of DK, DMK and AIADMK (Unit-7)

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III) The state where a coalition called the Popular United Front came to power after
1967 election. (Unit-8)
IV) The official Congress candidate for the 1969 Presidential election belonged to
this state. (Unit-5)

25.A) 1+1+1+1=4
Name the following: Part-B
I) The state where Operation Blue star was launched. (Unit-7)

II) The state which declared its Independannce from India in 1951. (Unit-1)
III) The state that attained state hood in 2014. (Unit-8)
IV) The state over run by China in 1962 war. (Unit-4)
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26. Read the passage and choose the most appropriate answer for the questions
given below: Part A(Unit-3) 1+1+2=4
In spite of the many conflicts, the states of South Asia recognise the importance
of cooperation and friendly relationship, among themselves. The South Asian
Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is a major regional initiative by
the South Asian states to evolve cooperation through multilateral means It began
in 1985 Unfortunately, due to persisting political differences, SAARC has not
had much success SAARC members signed the South Asian Free Trade
(SAFTA) agreement which promised the formation of a free trade zone for the
whole of South Asia
I) Which of the following was the primary goal of establishing South Asian
Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)?
A) To create a unified military force
B) To enhance mutual support
C) To develop a common currency
D) To resolve territorial disputes among member states
II) What was the main objective of the South Asian Free Trade Agreement
(SAFTA)?
A) To create safer environment for investment.
B) To establish free and fare market place.
C) To form chamber of South Asian Association of Commerce.
D) To promote business through cultural ties.
III) Explain the significance of SAARC in South Asia and the factor which led to the
limited success of SAARC
27. A) Examine the impact of any three political developments that India witnessed
between the periods 1989 to 1999. Part B(Unit-8) 6
OR
B) "The elections of 1989 marked the end of the congress system and rise of the
coalition era Support the statement with any three arguments. Part B(Unit-8) 6

28. A) Describe the socio-economic effects of the Partition of British India in 1947
Part B(Unit-1) 6
OR
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B) Language has always played an imperative role in uniting the country
Explain the statement in the context of challenge of nation building in India after
independence. Part B(Unit-1) 6
29. A) Evaluate the effectiveness of the European Union as the most prominent
regional organization. Part A(Unit-2) 6
OR
B) Support with arguments that South Korea is emerging as a new alternate
center of power. Part A(Unit-2) 6
30. A) "After the end of the Cold War, the United Nation is working in accordance
with The changed realities of the world" Justify the statement with six
arguments. Part A(Unit-4) 6
OR
B) "The United Nations was not created to take humanity to heaven, but to save
it from hell. Support the statement with relevant examples. Part A(Unit-4) 6

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Paper-2

1. Arrange the following events in chronological order and choose the correct
option as answer. Part A(Unit-1) 1
(1) The Russian Revolution
(ii) The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
(iii) The disintegration of Soviet Union
(iv) The end of the World War 11
Options.
(A) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) (B) (i), (ii), (iv), (iii)
C. (i), (iii), (iv), (ii) (D) (i), (iv), (ii), (iii)
3. A process in which the countries share ideas and information with their rivals is
called____. Part A(Unit-5) 1
(A) Alliance Building (B) Arms control
(C) Confidence Building (D) Balance of Power
4. People who seek better economic opportunities abroad are called____. 1
(A) Immigrants (B) Migrants Part A(Unit-5)
(C) Refugees (D) Non-Residents
5. Match the Last-1 correctly with Last-11: Part A(Unit-6) 1
List-I List-II
a. Antarctic Treaty i. 1997
b. Montreal Protocol ii. 1991
c. Antarctic Environmental Protocol iii. 1987
d. Kyuto Protocol iv. 1959
6. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a
statement of Reason (R). Choose the appropriate option as the answer. 1
Assertion (A): India, China and other developing countries were exempted from
the requirements of Kyoto Protocol.

Reason (R): Their contribution to the emission of green house gases during the
industrialisation period was not significant Options:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
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(C) (A) is correct and (R) is incorrect Part A(Unit-6)
(D) (A) is incorrect and (R) is correct
7. For the first time the communist party came to power through democratic
elections in which state of India? Part B(Unit-2) 1
(A) W Bengal (C) Tripura
(B) Kerala (D) Manipur
8. The first Chief Election Commissioner of India was______. Part B(Unit-2) 1
(A) SL. Shakdhar (B) Sukumar Sen
(C) KVK Sundaram (D) R.K. Trivedi
9. In which year did China annex Tibet? Part B(Unit-4) 1
(A) 1950 (B) 1954
(C) 1960 (D) 1962
10. In the following question, Statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a Statement
of Reason (R). Choose the appropriate option as the answer Part B(Unit-7)
Assertion (A) The Mizo National Front (MNF) started an armed campaign for
independence
Reason (R) After independence the Mizu Hill arva was made an autonomous
district within Assam. 1
Options:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(C) (A) is correct and (R) is incorrect
(D) (A) is incorrect and (R) is correct.
11. India made earnest effort for the early realisation of freedom of Indonesia from
the colonial regime of the Part B(Unit-4) 1
(A) British (B) French
(C) Portugese (D) Dutch
12. Karbis commumty belongs to which State of India? Part B(Unit-7) 1
(A) Manipur (B) Assam

(C) Arunachal Pradesh (D) Nagaland.
13. Why did the people of East Pakistan resent the domination of West Pakistan?
Explain the reason. Part A(Unit-3) 2
14. “Terrorism is a new threat to security.” Support the statement. Part A(Unit-5) 2
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15. Name the two models of development before India on the eve of independence.
Part B(Unit-3) 2
16. Why was India's experiment with universal adult franchise described as "bold
and risky? Explain. Part B(Unit-2) 2
17. Explain Balance of Power as a component of traditional security. 2
Part A(Unit-5)
18. Highlight any two recommendations of the Mandal Commission. 2
Part B(Unit-8)
19. Explain the challenging and difficult conditions prevailing in the world at the
time of India's independence. Part A(Unit-1) 4
20. "India has maintained good relations with Russia after the end of Cold War."
Justify the statement with four examples. Part A(Unit-1) 4

21. (a) Highlight any two lessons learnt from the imposition of Emergency in India
in 1975. Part B(Unit-6) 4
OR
(b) Highlight any four consequences of the imposition of Emergency in India in
1975. Part B(Unit-6) 4
22. (a) Explain the difference between cultural homogenisation and cultural
hetrogenisation. Part A(Unit-7) 4
OR
(b) Explain any two economie consequences of globalisation. Part A(Unit-7) 4
23. How did India address the regional aspirations of the people? Explain with the
help of any two examples. Part B(Unit-7) 4
24. Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow
Part A(Unit-6)
The growing focus on environmental issues within the arena of global politics
was firmly consolidated at United Nations Conference on Environment and
Development held in Rio de Janeiro of Brazil. This was also called the Earth
Summit. 1x4=4

(i) In which year was the Earth Summit held?
(A) 1990 (B) 1991
(C) 1992 (D) 1993

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(ii) Which one of the following countries was exempted from the requirements of the
Kyoto Protocol?
(A) USA (B) United Kingdom
(C) France. (D) China
(iii) Which one of the following was not an outcome of the Rio Summit"
(A) Agenda-21
(B) Sustainable Development
(C) Common but differentiated responsibilities
(D) Kyoto Protocol
(iv) The Ozone hole was discovered in the mid 80's over the______.
(A) Atlantic Ocean (B) Pacific Ocean
(C) Antarctic (D) Arctic Ocean
25. In the given outline Map of India, bur mates have been marked as (A) (B), (C)
and (D). Identify the States on the basis of the information given below and write
their correct names in the answer book alongwith the respective serial numbers
of the information used and the concerned alphabet as per the format that
follows: 4×1=4
Sr. No. of the Alphabet concerned Name of State
information used
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Part B
1. The State to which the former Congress President K Kamraj belonged. (Unit-6)
2. The State from where the phrase Aya Ram, Gaya Ram' originated. (Unit-5)
3. The State to which former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri belonged. (Unit-5)
4. The State where the Congress Party did not get majority in 1967 assembly
elections. (Unit-5)

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Part B(Unit-5) 4×1=4
(25.1) Name the State where the Congress Party did not got majority in the 1967
assembly elections
(25.2) Name the State to which the former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri
belonged.
(25.3) The phrase 'Aya Ram. Gaya Ram' originated from which State ?
(25.4) The former Congress President K. Kamray belonged to which State?
26. Study the cartoon given below related to Sri Lanka and answer the questions that
follow. Part A(Unit-3) 1+1+2=4

(i) Which community does the tiger shown in the cartoon represent?
(ii) Which community does the Lion shown in the cartoon represent"

(iii) What did the balancing act by Rajpakshe aim at ? Explain.

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The following questions are only for the Visually Impaired Candidates in lieu of
question number 26. 4×1=4
(26.1) Name the two main communities of Sri Lanka.
(26.2) Write the correct expansion of LTTE.
(26.3) In which year did Sri Lanka get independence?
(26.4) Name the country which mediated in the Ethnic conflict of Sri Lanka.
27. (a) Analyse any four factors that make the European Union an influential
regional organisation of the world. Part A(Unit-2) 6
OR
(b) Analyse any four objectives of establishing the regional organizations. 6
Part A(Unit-2)
28. (a) Describe the composition of the United Nations Security Council and the
suggested reforms to make it more relevant. Part A(Unit-4) 6

OR
28. (b) Describe any four changes that occurred in world politics after the end of
Cold War. Part A(Unit-1) 6
29. (a) Describe any four consequences of the partition of British India in 1947. 6
Part B(Unit-1)
OR
(b) Describe any three problems that were faced during the process of partition
of British India. Part B(Unit-1) 6
30 (a) Explain any three important issues on which a consensus has emerged
among most political parties of India. Part B(Unit-8) 6
OR
(b) Explain any three benefits of the coalition governments formed in India
since 1989. Part B(Unit-8) 6

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Paper-3
1. Arrange the following events in chronological order and choose the correct
option as answer: Part A(Unit-1) 1
(i) Indo-Russian Strategic Agreement
(ii) The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
(iii) Disintegration of the Soviet Union
(iv) Socialist Revolution in Russia
(A) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) (B) (ii), (iv), (ii). (0)
(C) (iv), (ii), (iii), (i) (D) (iii), (i), (ii), (iv)
2. Which one of the following was formed for the planned development of India,
just after independence? Part B(Unit-3) 1
(A) Election Commission (B) Planning Commission
(C) Shah Commission (D) NITI Aayog
3. Which one of the following Princely States of India initially opposed joining the
Indian Union? Part B(Unit-1) 1
(A) Baroda (B) Hyderabad
(C) Mysore (D) Gwalior
4. Which one of the following encourages the use of renewable energy? 1
Part A(Unit-6)
(A) Energy Conservation Act (B) Environment Protection Act
(C) Electricity Act (D) National Auto Fuel Policy
5. Match the List-I with the List-II correctly. Part A(Unit-3) 1
List-I List-II
(a) The first country to liberalise its economy in (i) Maldives
the South Asian region.
(b) Earlier this country had the Sultan as its (ii) India
Head of State. Now, it is a republic.
(c) A land locked country. (iii) Pakistan
(d) In the conflict between the military and the (iv) Nepal

pro-democracy groups, the military had
prevailed over democracy in this country.

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Choose the correct option:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
(B) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
(C) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(D) (iv) (i) (iii) (i)
6. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a
statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option as answer. Part B(Unit-5) 1
Assertion (A): People started protesting against the increase in prices of essential
commodities, food scarcity and growing unemployment before the fourth
General elections in India.
Reason (R): Failure of monsoons, widespread drought, decline in agricultural
production and serious food shortage caused the problem.
Options:
(A) Both the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are correct and the Reason (R) is
the correct explanation of the Assertion (A)
(B) Both the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are correct, but the Reason (R) is
not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(C) The Assertion (A) is correct, but the Reason (R) is incorrect.
(D) The Assertion (A) is incorrect, but the Reason (R) is correct.
7. Which one of the following developing countries was the first to successfully
control the rate of growth of population? Part A(Unit-3) 1
(A) India (B) Pakistan
(C) Nepal (D) Sri Lanka
8. Planning Commission of India was replaced with NITI Aayog because____. 1
(A) it had become very old. Part B(Unit-3)
(B) it was becoming irrelevant to face the new challenges of development
(C) it was totally based on Socialist model.
(D) many states were not in favour of Planning Commission.

9. After the death of Lal Bahadur Shastri, there was an intense competition for the
post of Prime Minister between Indira Gandhi and which one of the following? 1
(A) Morarji Desai (B) K. Kamraj Part B(Unit-5)
(C) S. Nijalingappa (D) V.V. Giri
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10. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a
statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option as answer.
Assertion (A): Presently the global atmosphere is warming up.
Reason (R): A steady decline in the total amount of Ozone in the earth's
stratosphere. Part A(Unit-6) 1
Options:
(A) Both the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are correct, and the Reason (R) is
the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(B) Both the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are correct, but the Reason (R) is
not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(C) The Assertion (A) is correct, but the Reason (R) is incorrect.
(D) The Assertion (A) is incorrect, but the Reason (R) is correct.
11. Which event marked the end of Communism in the Soviet Union? 1
(A) Cuban Missile Crisis Part A(Unit-1)
(B) Rise of New World Order
(C) Disintegration of the Soviet Union
(D) Rise in US economy
12. Name the state from which Chhattisgarh was carved out. Part B(Unit-1) 1
(A) Uttar Pradesh (C) Jharkhand
(B) Bihar (D) Madhya Pradesh
13. Explain any two outcomes of the Earth Summit' held in June 1992 at Rio-de-
Janeiro. Part A(Unit-6) 2
14. Analyse any two reasons as to why issues of environment and natural resources
have become a part of the World Politics. Part A(Unit-6) 2
15. Explain any two complaints related to the U.N. Security Council reflected in the
resolution passed by the U.N. General Assembly in 1992. Part A(Unit-4) 2
16. Explain any two reasons to consider the year 1967 as a landmark year in India's
political and electoral history. Part B(Unit-5) 2
17. Mention any two provisions of the Punjab Accord signed by Rajiv Gandhi and

Harchand Singh Longowal in 1985. Part B(Unit-7) 2
18. Explain any two advantages of Coalition governments. Part B(Unit-8) 2
19. Explain any four consequences of Globalisation. Part A(Unit-7) 4

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20. (a) "After the disintegration of Soviet Union, India has maintained good relations
with all the new independent countries, but the most cordial relations are still
there between Russia and India" Justify the statement with two examples. 4
Part A(Unit-1)
OR
(b) During Cold War period the US economy was more developed than the rest
of the world. Still the Soviet system had some special features which distinguish
it from the US Evaluate any two such features. Part A(Unit-1) 4
21. (a) Explain any two main challenges faced by Pakistan in establishing a
successful democracy. Part A(Unit-3) 4
OR
(b) "SAARC has taken a major regional initiative in South Asian States to evolve
co-operation through multilateral means. Justify the statement with two
examples. Part A(Unit-3) 4
22. Describe any four circumstances that led to protests against the Congress
Government during 1974-1975. Part B(Unit-5) 4
23. Describe the events that took place in Sikkim from the time of India's
independence to its merger with India. Part B(Unit-7) 4
24. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. 4×1=1
The interim government took a firm stance against the possible division of India
into small principalities of different sizes. The Muslim League opposed the
Indian National Congress and took the view that the States should be free to
adopt any course they liked. Sardar Patel played a historic role in negotiating
with the rulers of princely states firmly but diplomatically and bringing most of
them into the Indian Union. Part B(Unit-1)
(24.1) Which principle was followed for the division of British India at the time of
partition in 1947?
(A) Principle of administrative control
(B) Principle of ethnic composition

(C) Principle of religious majorities
(D) Principle of equality

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(24.2) Who was the first Deputy Prime Minister of free India?
(A) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (B) Sardar Patel
(C) V.K. Menon (D) Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan
(24.3) How many princely states were there in British India at the time of
independence?
(A) 556 (B) 566
(C) 655 (D) 565
(24.4) Which of the following statements about the princely states s NOT correct?
(A) The Indian government was ready to give autonomy to some regions.
(B) The ruler of Junagadh had decided to be part of independent India
(C) Princely states covered one third of the land area of British Indian
empire.
(D) Some of the princely states clearly wanted to become part of the Indian
Union.
25. In the given Political outline map of India, four states have been marked as (A),
(B), (C) and (D) Identify these states on the basis of the information given below
and write their correct names in your answer book along with the respective
serial numbers of the information used and the concerned alphabets shown in the
map as per the format that follows: Part B(Unit-2) 4×1=4

Sr. Number of the Alphabet Concerned Name of State
information used
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)

(i) The state where the first non-Congress government was formed by EMS.
Namboodiripad.
(ii) The state that belongs to Syama Prasad Mookerjee, founder of Bharatiya Jana

Sangh.
(iii) The state to which former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru belonged.
(iv) The state related to former Health Minister Rajkumari Amrit Kaur.

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Part B(Unit-2) 4×1=4
(25.1) Name the state where the first non-Congress government was formed by
E.M.S. Namboodiripad.
(25.2) Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India?
(25.3) Name the political party formed by the former first Indian Governor General
of independent India.
(25.4) Name the state which is related to Rajkumari Amrit Kaur, the former Health
Minister of India.
26. Part A(Unit-4) 4×1=4
(26.1) Write full form of UNICEF.
(26.2) Which organisation became the successor of League of Nations.
(26.3) How many states signed the United Nations Charter.
(26.4) Which UN agency is concerned with the safety and peaceful use of nuclear
technology.
27. (a) Explain any three reasons for spending more on traditional security than on
non-traditional security by India. Part A(Unit-5) 6

OR
(b) Explain any three new sources of threat to security with examples. 6
Part A(Unit-5)

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28. (a) While the Chinese economy has improved dramatically, why has everyone
in China not received the benefits of the reforms State any three reasons. 6
Part A(Unit-2)
OR
b) Describe the process of evolution of the European Union from an Economic
Union to an increasingly Political one. Part A(Unit-2) 6
29. (a) Explain any three major developments which took place in Indian politics
during the last decade of the 20th century. Part B(Unit-8) 6
OR
(b) In the midst of severe competition and many conflicts after 1989, a
consensus appeared to have emerged among most parties. Explain any three
points of consensus. Part B(Unit-8) 6
30. (a) “The foreign policy of independent. India has pursued the dream of a
peaceful world”. Support the statement with any three suitable arguments.
Part B(Unit-4) 6
OR
(b) "India was a staunch supporter of the decolonization process and firmly opposed
racism" Support the statement with any three suitable arguments. 6
Part B(Unit-4)

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Paper-4

1. The 'SAARC is a major ______ initiative by South Asian. States to evolve
mutual cooperation. Part A(Unit-3) 1
(A) Political (B) Military
(C) International (D) Regional
2. Which region of India is referred to as the 'Seven Sisters'? Part B(Unit-7) 1
(A) North-East region (B) South-West region
(C) North-West region (D) South-East region
3. Who led the Peoples' March' to the Parliament in 1975? Part B(Unit-6) 1
(A) Jagjivan Ram (B) S.K. Patil
(C) Charu Majumdar (D) Jayaprakash Narayan
4. Students of which two states started an agitation against the rising food prices in
1974? Part B(Unit-6) 1
(A) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar (B) Rajasthan and Bihar
(C) Bihar and Gujarat (D) Bihar and Madhya Pradesh
5. Arrange the following events in chronological order: Part A(Unit-4) 1
(i) Establishment of the World Bank
(ii) Establishment of the WTO
(iii) Establishment of the UNO
(iv) Establishment of the IAEA
Choose the correct option:
(A) (i), (iii), (iv), (ii) (B) (ii), (i), (iii), (iv)
(C) (iii), (ii), (i), (iv) (D) (iii), (i), (iv), (ii)

For Question number 6, two statements are given one labelled as Assertion (A)
and the other labelled as Reason (R). Read these statements carefully and choose
the correct option as the answer from the options (A), (B), (C) and (D) green
below: Part A(Unit-3) 1

6. Assertion (A) : The king, with the help of the army, retained full control aver
the government and restricted the expansion of democracy in
Nepal.

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Reason (R) : The king accepted the demand for a new democratic
constitution in 2001, in the wake of a strong pro-democracy
movement.
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct
explanation of the Assertion (A)
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of the Assertion (A)
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
7. Which one of the following movements was not started by the people of North-
East to express their regional aspirations? Part B(Unit-7) 1
(A) Movement against outsiders
(B) Movement for greater autonomy
(C) Movement to form a union of North-East States
(D) Movement for secession
8. Match List I correctly with List II: Part B(Unit-2/ Unit-4) 1
List-I List -II
1. European Currency (i) France
2. Special Economic Zone (ii) ASEAN
3. A permanent member country of UN Security (iii) Euro
4. A Regional Organisation (iv) China
Choose the correct option:
(A) 1-(iii), 2-(iv), 3-(i), 4-(ii) (B) 1-(iii), 2-(i), 3-(ii), 4-(iv)

(C) 1-(ii), 2-(i), 3-(iv), 4-(iii) (D) 1-(iv), 2-(6), 3-(iii), 4-(1)

9. Which political party was at the second place in winning the Lok Sabha seats in
the first general elections of India? Part B(Unit-2) 1
(A) Socialist Party (B) The Communist Party of India
(C) Bharatiya Jana Sangh (D) Swatantra Party

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For Question number 10, two statements are given one labelled us Assertion (A)
and the other labelled us Reason (R). Read these statements carefully and choose
the correct option as the answer from the options (A), (B), (C) and (D) given
below. Part B(Unit-2) 1
10. Assertion (A) : The first general elections in India had to be postponed twice and
were finally held from October 1951 to February 1952.
Reason (R): It was no longer possible to argue that democratic elections could
not be held in conditions of poverty or lack of education.
Options:
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct
explanation of the Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of the Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
11. Which one of the following statements about the ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka is
false? Part A(Unit-3) 1
(A) Polities in Sri Lanka favoured the Sinhalese.
(B) Interests of Tamils were neglected
(C) LTTE was supported by the SAARC countries.
(D) The Sri Lanka ethnic problem involved the Sinhalese and the Tamils.
12. UN was established with the objective to: Part A(Unit-4) 1
(A) boost trade among the member states.
(B) prevent international conflict and facilitate cooperation among member
states.
(C) provide help at the time of war
(D) help the member states in formation of military alliances.
13. Highlight any two features of the Constitution of Bangladesh. Part A(Unit-3) 2
14. State any two objectives of ASEAN. Part A(Unit-2) 2

15. Analyse any two differences between India and China which led to a military
conflict in 1962. Part B(Unit-4) 2
16. In which year was 'NITI Aayog' constituted and which organisation did it
replace? Part B(Unit-3) 2
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17. Explain the nature of the Congress party as an ideological coalition during the
freedom movement. Part B(Unit-2) 2
18. State any two effects of imposing national emergency. Part B(Unit-6) 2
19. "Regional aspirations and their accommodation are an integral part of Indian
democratic polities. Support the statement with any two suitable arguments. 4
Part B(Unit-7)
20. Describe any two factors responsible for the economic growth in Sri Lanka
despite the internal conflicts. Part A(Unit-3) 4
21. Write any two political consequences of globalization. Part A(Unit-7) 4
22. (a) How did the coalition governments prove to be a boon for democracy in
India? Explain. Part B(Unit-8) 4
OR
(b) In the 2014 elections, why were people in favour of a stable government at
the Centre? Explain any two reasons. Part B(Unit-8) 4
23. (a) "India has supported the restructuring of the United Nations on several
grounds." Support the statement. Part A(Unit-4) 4
OR
(b) "Reforming the United Nations means restructuring of the Security Council"
Justify the statement. Part A(Unit-4) 4
24. In the given political outline map of India (next page), four States have been
marked as (A), (B), (C) and (D). Identify these States on the basis of the
information given below and write their correct names in your answer-book
along with the respective serial number of the information used and the
concerned alphabets given in the map as per the following format: 4×1=4
Serial number of Concerned alphabet Name of the State
the information used given in the map
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)

(i) The State where the Congress party did not secure majority in 1967
elections.
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(ii) The State where Congress party did not secure majority in 1967 elections but
formed the government with the support of other parties.
(iii) The State related to Samajwadi leader, Ram Manohar Lohia.
(iv) The State related to the former President of India, V.V. Giri.
Part B(Unit-5)
For question No. 24

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Part B(Unit-85) 4×1=4
(25.1) Which popular slogan was given by Lal Bahadur Shastri?
(25.2) Which decade of Indian polities has been referred to as the 'dangerous
decade?
(25.3) Which candidate was supported by Indira Gandhi for the post of President in
1969.
(25:4) Which State is related to the phrase “Aya Ram, Gaya Ram”?
25. Study the picture given below related to the Berlin Wall and answer the
questions that follow: Part A(Unit-1) 1+1+2=4

(i) What did the Berlin Wall symbolise?
(ii) Between which two countries was the Berlin Wall built?
(iii) Highlight any two outcomes of breaking of the Berlin Wall.

Note : The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates Only, in lieu
of Q. No. 26. Part A(Unit-1) 4x1=4
(26.1) In which year did the Second World War end?
(26.2) In which year was the Berlin Wall built?
(26.3) In which year did the Soviet Union disintegrate?

26.4) Name the leader who became the General Secretary of the Communist
Party of the Soviet Union in 1985.

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26. (a) In what ways has the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities
helped in addressing and overcoming the differences between the Global
North and ‘Global South’ over environmental issues? Explain. 6
Part A(Unit-6)
OR
(b) Explain any three programmes initiated by the Government of India to
protect and conserve the environment. Part A(Unit-6) 6
27. (a)) Explain any three security challenges faced by the newly independent
countries of Asia and Africa alter the Second World War. Part A(Unit-5) 6
OR
(b) Explain any three components of the Indian security strategy. 6
Part A(Unit-5)
28. (a) Justify the 'policy of Non-Alignment adopted by India, by giving any three
arguments. Part B(Unit-4) 6
OR
(b) "Foreign policy of independent India has pursued the dream of a peaceful
world”. Support the statement with three suitable arguments. Part B(Unit-4) 6
29. (a) Describe any three major challenges faced by India at the time of
independence in 1947. Part B(Unit-1) 6
OR
(b) Describe any three major difficulties that came in the way of the partition of
British India in 1947. Part B(Unit-1) 6

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Paper-5

1. Which two republics of Russia have had violent secessionist movements? 1
(A) Chechnya and Azerbaijan Part A(Unit-1)
(B) Croatia and Uzbekistan
(C) Chechnya and Dagestan
(D) Dagestan and Croatia
2. ‘Balance of power' requires countries to ______. Part A(Unit-5) 1
(A) give up certain kinds of weapons
(B) regulate acquisition and development of weapons
(C) coordinate their actions to defend against military attack
(D) maintain a favourable balance with other countries
3. People who flee their homes but remain within national borders are called 1
(A) fugitives Part A(Unit-5)
(B) migrants
(C) internally displaced people
(D) indigenous people
4. Match List I with List II and choose the correct option: Part A(Unit-6) 1
List-I List--II
1. Kyoto Protocol (i) List of development
2. Electricity Act of 2003, India (ii) Economic growth with ecological
responsibility
3. Agenda 21 (iii) Aims to cut greenhouse gas
emissions
4 Sustainable Development (iv) Encourages use of renewal energy

Options:
(A) 1-(iii), 2-0v), 3-1), 4-6)
(B) 1-6), 2-(iii), 3-(iv), 4-(1)

(C) 1-(iv), 2-(1), 3-(iii), 4-(ii)
(D) 1-11, 2-(ii), 3-(iii), 4-(iv)

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For Question number 6, two statements are given –one labelled as Assertion (A)
and the other labelled as Reason (R). Read these statements carefully and choose
the Correct option as the answer from the options (A), (B), (C) and (D) given
below: Part A(Unit-6) 1
5. Assertion (A) : Oil continues to be the most important resource in global
strategy.
Reason (R): The immense wealth associated with oil generates political
struggles.
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct
explanation of the Assertion (A)
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of the Assertion (A)
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
6. Which political party came to power in Jammu and Kashmir in 1952? 1
(A) Indian National Congress Part B(Unit-7)
(B) Kashmir National Congress
(C) Communist Party of India
(D) National Conference
7. In which year was the Election Commission of India set up? Part B(Unit-2) 1
(A) 1949 (B) 1950
(C) 1951 (D) 1952
8. In which of the following countries did Dalai Lama obtain political asylum? 1
(A) Nepal (B) Bhutan Part B(Unit-4)
(C) India (D) Myanmar

For Question number 10, two statements are given one labelled as Assertion (A)
and the other labelled as Reason (R) Read these statements carefully and choose
the correct option as the answer from the options (A), (B), (C) and (D) given

below Part B(Unit-7) 1
9. Assertion (A): In 1979, the All Assam Students' Union (AASU) led an anti-
foreigner movement.

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Reason (R): The movement was against illegal migrations and against faulty
voters' lists,
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct
explanation of the Assertion (A)
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of the Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
10. The first summit of NAM was held in: Part B(Unit-4) 1
(A) Cairo (B) Belgrade
(C) India (D) Indonesia
11. In which state of India are the 'Khasi Hills' located? Part B(Unit-7) 1
(A) Meghalaya (B) Manipur
(C) Mizoram (D) Tripura
12. Which political party won all the seats in the 1970 elections in East Pakistan and
under whose leadership? Part A(Unit-3) 2
13. Explain the meaning of Global Security. Part A(Unit-5) 2
14. Highlight any two features of the First Five Year Plan. Part B(Unit-3) 2
15. Why did India's general elections of 1952 become a landmark in the history of
democracy all over the world? Explain. Part B(Unit-2) 2
16. How has the strengthening of international norms and international institutions
helped India protect its security interests ? Explain. Part A(Unit-5) 2
17. Assess any two advantages of coalition governments at the Centre. 2
Part B(Unit-8)
18. Describe the circumstances that led to the Bangladesh War in 1971. 4
Part A(Unit-3)
19. Explain any two reasons for the disintegration of the Soviet Union. 4
Part A(Unit-1)
20. (a) Suggest any two measures to improve India's relations with Pakistan. 4
Part B(Unit-4)

OR
(b) Suggest any two measures to improve Indo-China relations. 4
Part B(Unit-4)
21. (a) Highlight any two causes of globalisation. Part A(Unit-7) 4
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OR
(b) Highlight any two positive effects of globalisation. Part A(Unit-7) 4

22. The best way to respond to regional aspirations is through democratic
negotiations rather than through suppression." Justify the statement with
examples. Part B(Unit-7) 4
23. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Part A(Unit-6) 4×=4
India is of the view that the major responsibility of curbing emission of
greenhouse gases rests with the developed countries, which have accumulated
emissions over a long period of time India pointed out that the per capita
emission rates of the developing countries are a tiny fraction of those in the
developed world
(i) India signed and ratified the Kyoto Protocol in:
(A) August 2000 (B) August 2001
(C) August 2002 (D) August 2003
(ii) Why were some developing countries exempted from the requirements of
the Kyoto Protocol?
(A) They were pioneers in developing eco-friendly technology
(B) They were assisting some other countries to adopt clean technologies.
(C) They had already launched renewable energy programmes.
(D) Their contribution to emission of greenhouse gases was insignificant.
(iii) Where was the ‘Earth Summit’ held?
(A) Paris (B) Rio de Janeiro
(C) Kyoto (D) Montreal
(iv) Which one of the following is an example of 'Global Commons' ?
(A) The Great Barrier Reef (B) The Grand Canyon
(C) The Outer Space (D) The Sahara Desert
24. In the given political outline map of India (on page 17), four States have been
marked as (A), (B), (C) and (D). Identify these States on the basis of the

information given below and write their correct names in your answer-book
along with the respective serial number of the information used and the
concerned alphabets given in the map as per the following format:
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Part B
Serial number of the Concerned alphabet Name of the State
information used given in the map
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)

(i) The State to which the former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri belonged.
(Unit-5)
(ii) The State to which former Chief Minister S. Nijalingappa belonged. (Unit-7)
(iii) The State where DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) came to power in 1967.
(Unit-8)
(iv) The State where the Congress Party did not get majority in 1967 Assembly
elections. (Unit-5)

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Part B 4x1=4
(24.1) Name the state to which the former Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur
belonged. (Unit6)
(24.2) Name the state to which the political party DMK (Dravida Munnetra
Kazhagam) belongs. (Unit 8)
(24.3) Name the state to which the former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri
belonged. (Unit 5)
(24.4) Name the state to which the former President of India VV. Girl belonged.
(Unit-5)
25. Study the cartoon given below and answer the questions that follow: 1+1+2=4
Part B(Unit-5)

(i) Identify and name the leader who toppled the Junata Government.
(ii) Identify and name the Prime Minister of the Janata Party Government shown
in the cartoon.
(iii) Highlight any two reasons for the defeat of the Janata Party in 1980.

. Part B(Unit-6) 2+1+1=4
(25.1) Highlight any two reasons for the defeat of the Congress Party in the general
elections of 1977.

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(25.2) Name the political party that won the general elections in 1977.
(25.3) Name the Prime Minister of India before the Congress Party won the
elections in 1980.
26. (a) Analyse any four factors that make the European Union an influential
regional organization. Part A(Unit-2) 6
OR
(b) "ASEAN is rapidly growing into a very important regional organisation."
Justify the statement. Part A(Unit-2) 6
27. (a) Explain the grounds on the basis of which India seeks to become a
permanent member of the UN Security Council. Part A(Unit-4) 6
OR
(b) Explain the three main complaints reflected in the resolution adopted by the
UN General Assembly in 1992 to reform the UN Security Council. 6
Part A(Unit-4)
28. (a) Describe the difficulties faced by India to get the merger of all the Princely
States into the Union of India. Part B(Unit-1) 6
OR
b) Describe the events that led to the accession of Hyderabad into the Union of
India. Part B(Unit-1) 6
29. (a) Describe any four major developments in Indian politics since 1989. 6
Part B(Unit-8)
OR
(b) Describe any three issues on which a general consensus has emerged among
most of the political parties of India. Part B(Unit-8) 6

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Paper-6

1. The 'ASEAN Way' is a form of interaction that is_____. Part A(Unit-2) 1
(A) formal (B) confrontationist
(C) cooperative (D) provocative
2. Which one of the following countries is not a founder-member of ASEAN? 1
Part A(Unit-2)
(A) Singapore (B) Thailand
(C) Myanmar (D) Indonesia
3. Which one of the following countries is not included in 'South Asia? 1
Part A(Unit-3)
(A) Bangladesh (B) China
(C) Bhutan (D) Maldives
4. Arrange the following rulers of Pakistan in the chronological order as per the
period of their rule: Part A(Unit-3) 1
(i) General Zia-ul-Haq (ii) Benazir Bhutto
(iii) General Musharraf (iv) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Choose the correct option.
(A) (iv), (i), (ii), (iii) (B) (i), (iii), (ii), (iv)
(C) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i) (D) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
5. Which one of the following is not considered as a new source of threat to
security? Part B(Unit-5) 1
(A) Terrorism (B) Hijacking of planes
(C) Use of drones (D) War
6. Which one of the following was not a major objective of Jawaharial Nehru's
foreign policy? Part B(Unit-4) 1
(A) To preserve the hard-earned sovereignty of India.
(B) To protect the territorial integrity of India.
(C) To make India a nuclear power.

(D) To promote rapid economic development.
7. Identify the false statement from the following related to Lal Bahadur Shastri 1
Part B(Unit-5)
(A) He worked as the General Secretary of the Congress Party till 1966.
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(B) He was in the Union Cabinet for a short period of three years
(C) He resigned from the Union Cabinet taking responsibility for a Railway
accident.
(D) He gave the famous slogan ‘Jai Jawan Jai Kisan’.
8. Which of the following problems did India face before the 4th general elections?
Part B(Unit-3) 1
(i) Failure of monsoon
(ii) Food crisis
(iii) Heavy rainfall
(iv) Depletion of foreign exchange reserves
Choose the correct option.
(A) (i), (ii) (B) (iii), (iv)
(C) (i), (ii), (iv) (D) (ii), (iii), (iv)
9. Arrange the following Prime Ministers of India in the chronological order as per
their period of rule. Part B(Unit-8) 1
(i) H.D. Deve Gowda (ii) Chandra Shekhar
(iii) P.V. Narsimha Rao (iv) V.P. Singh
Choose the correct option
(A) (i), (ii), (iv), (iii) ( B) (iii), (iv), (ii), (i)
(C) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) (D) (iv), (ii), (iii), (i)
10. Match List-I with the Last-II and chains the correct option: Part B(Unit-8) 1
List-I List-II
(i) Clear majority in the 17th Lok Sabha (i) National Front Government
(ii) Implementation of the recommendations (ii) United Front Government
of the Mandal Commission
(iii) Prime Minister ILD Deve Gowda (iii)United Progressive Alliance
Government
(iv) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (iv) National Democratic Alliance
Options

(A) 1-(iv), 2-(i), 3-(ii), 4-(iii) (B) 1-(i), 2-(ii), 3-(iii), 4-(iv)
(C) 1-(iv), 2-(iii), 3-(ii), 4-(i) (D) 1-(i), 2-(iv), 3-(ii), 4-(iii)
11. Explain any two factors that are responsible for Pakistan's failure in building a
state democracy. Part A(Unit-3) 2
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12. Highlight any two features of the Constitution of Bangladesh. Part A(Unit-3) 2
13. State any two advantages of international organizations like the UNO. 2
Part A(Unit-4)
14. Who was the main architect of the Second Five Year Plan? What did the Second
Five Year Plan stress upon? Part B(Unit-3) 2
15. Explain the meaning of the term 'defection' in politics. Part B(Unit-5) 2
16. Explain any two changes that came in Indian polities after 2014 as compared to
the period 1989 to 2014. Part B(Unit-8) 2
17. (a) Assess the economic importance of the European Union. Part A(Unit-2) 4
OR
(b) Analyse the role of the European Union as a supranational organisation with
the help of examples. Part A(Unit-2) 4
18. Describe any four criteria proposed in 1997 for new permanent and at non-
permanent members of the UN Security Council. Part A(Unit-4) 4
19. (a) What is the primary goal of human security Explain the difference between
the narrow and broad concepts of human security. Part A(Unit-5) 4
OR
(b) Explain the security challenges faced by the newly independent countries of
Asia and Africa. Part B(Unit-4) 4
20. Keeping in mind the crucial role of politics in a democracy, which route did our
national leaders decide to take in the newly independent India? Explain any two
points. Part B(Unit-1) 4
21. Highlight the role of Jawaharlal Nehru in the foreign policy of India. 4
Part B(Unit-4)
22. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Part A(Unit-7) 4×1=4
Globalisation is a multi-dimensional concept. It has various manifestations, and
these must be adequately distinguished. It is wrong to assume that globalisation
has only one dimension, just as it would also be mistaken to assume that it is a

purely cultural phenomenon. The impact of globalisation is multi-dimensional, it
affects some societies more than others and it is important to avoid drawing
general conclusions about the impact of globalisation without paying sufficient
attention to specific contexts.
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(i) Which one of the following is not a dimension of globalisation?
(A) Political (B) Ethical
(C) Cultural (D) Economic
(ii) Which one of the following statements related to globalisation is not correct?
(A) The technological advances do help a lot in the flow of ideas, capital,
commodities and people.
(B) Globalisation affects the cultures of different countries.
(C) It affects all over the world equally.
(D) When major economic events take place, their impact is felt at the
global level.
(iii) Globalisation as a concept does not deal with which one of the following?
(A) Flow of ideas (B) Flow of capital
(C) Flow of rivers (D) Flow of people
(iv) The impact of globalisation is vastly_____.
(A) even (B) uneven
(C) discriminatory (D) regional
23. In the given political outline map of India (on page 171, four States have been
marked as (A), (B), (C) and (D). Identify these States on the basis of the
information given below and write their correct names in your answer-book
along with the respective serial number of the information used and the
concerned alphabets given in the map as per the following format : 4x1=4
Serial number of the Concerned alphabet Name of the State
information used given in the map
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Part B
(i) The State related to former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh.
(Unit-1)
(ii) The State to which former Deputy Prime Minister. Jagjivan Ram belonged.

(Unit-4)
(iii) The State where the Naxalites were very active. (Unit-6)

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(iv) A State where the Congress party could not win even a single seat in the Lok
Sabha elections in 1977. (Unit-6)

Part B 4×1=1
(23.1) Name the State where the Naxalites were very active. (Unit-6)
(23.2) Name the State to which former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh
belonged. (Unit-1)
(23.3) Name a State from where the Congress Party could win only one seat in
the 1977 Lok Sabha elections. (Unit-6)
(23.4) Name the State where Morarji Desai led the Students' Movement in
1974-75. (Unit-6)

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24. The given cartoon is related to the era of coalition governments. Study the
cartoon and answer the questions that follow : Part B(Unit-8) 1+1+2=4

(i) Identify and name the leader who is holding the placard ‘Rath Yatra’.
(ii) Which political party organised the 'Rath Yatra'"
(iii) Identify and name any two Prime Ministers shown in the cartoon who led
the coalition governments.

2+1+1=4
(24.1) Which coalition government decided to implement the recommendations of
the Mandal Commission and why. Unit 8
(24.2) Name the first Non-Congress Prime Minister of India.
(24.3) Name the Prime Minister who headed a coalition government from May
1996 to June 1996. Unit 8
25. (a) “India's relations with Russia are embedded in a history of trust. and
common interests”. Support the statement with any three appropriate
arguments. Part A(Unit-1) 6
OR
(b) Analyse any three effects of shock therapy after the disintegration of the

Soviet Union. Part A(Unit-1) 6

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26. (a) Explain any three environmental concerns in global politics which no single
government can address. Part A(Unit-6) 6
OR
(b) Explain the principle of ‘common but differentiated responsibilities’. 6
Part A(Unit-6)
27. (a) Describe any three major challenges that independent India faced
immediately after independence. Part B(Unit-1) 6
OR
(b) Describe the role played by Mahatma Gandhi to reduce communal violence
that erupted in many parts of India at the time of the partition in 1947. 6
Part B(Unit-1)
28. (a) Analyse any three reasons for the movement against outsiders in Assam
from 1979 to 1985. Part B(Unit-7) 6
OR
(b) "Regional aspirations are very much a part of democratic politics Justify the
statement. Part B(Unit-7) 6

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Paper-7

1. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: Part A(Unit-1) 1
Mikhail Gorbachev was_______.
(a) General Secretary of the Communist Party of USSR
(b) the founder of the Communist Party of Russia
(c) a leader of Western European countries
(d) a leader against reforms in the USSR
2. Which one of the following organisations works to prevent international
conflicts? Part A(Unit-4) 1
(a) United Nations Human Rights Commission
(b) United Nations Security Council
(c) ASEAN
(d) Amnesty International
3. Which one of the following is not a threat to global security? Part A(Unit-5) 1
(a) Global warming (b) International terrorism
(e) Epidemics (d) Rising prices
4. Which of the following statements about environment are correct? 1
Part A(Unit-6)
(i) Environmental concerns are part of the global politics
(ii) A conference on environment was held in Rio-de-Janeiro in 1992.
(iii) The UN has assigned the environmental programmes to Human Rights
Commission.
(iv) The Earth Summit was organised by the United Nations.
Choose the correct option.
(a) (i), (iii), (iv) (b) (i), (ii), (iv)
(c) (i), (ii), (iii) (d) (ii), (iii), (iv)
5. Which one of the following is the main cause of Globalisation? Part A(Unit-7) 1
(a) The formation of United Nations

(b) The development of new technology
(c) The establishment of the World Bank
(d) The rise of economy in India and China

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6. From the following options, choose the set of States that belong to North-East
India only. Part B(Unit-7) 1
(a) Assam, Manipur, Chhattisgarh
(b) Manipur, Tripura, Nagaland
(c) Jharkhand, Nagaland, Uttarakhand
(d) Manipur, Maharashtra, Mizoram
7. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: Part B(Unit-3) 1
Five Year Plans were adopted by the Government of India as a policy of___.
(a) planned development (b) mixed economy
(c) socialism (d) industrialisation
8. Who gave a call for a nationwide Railway Strike in 1974? Part B(Unit-6) 1
(a) Jayaprakash Narayan (b) George Fernandes
(c) Ram Manohar Lohia (d) Morarji Desai
9. Arrange the following in the chronological order: Part B(Unit-7) 1
(i) Pakistan sent tribal infiltrators to Kashmir
(ii)) Sheikh Abdullah became Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir
(iii) The Punjab Accord was signed by Longowal and Rajiv Gandhi.
(iv) Jammu and Kashmir was a Princely State
Choose the correct option
(a) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) (b) (iv), (i), (ii), (iii)
(c) (iv), (ii), (i), (iii) (d) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)
10. Who among the following was the first Prime Minster to start economic reforms
in India? Part B(Unit-8) 1
(a) Indira Gandhi (b) Rajiv Gandhi
(c) Manmohan Singh (d) Inder Kumar Gujral

For Question number 12, two statements are given one labelled as Assertion (A)
and the other labelled as Reason (R). Read these statements carefully and choose
the correct option as the answer from the options (a), (b), (c) and (d) given

below. Part B(Unit-6) 1
11. Assertion (A): In May 1977, the Janata Party government appointed a
Commission of Inquiry headed by Justice J.C. Shah.

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Reason (R): The Commission was appointed to inquire into the reasons for
declaring Emergency, by the Indira Gandhi Government.
a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct
explanation of the Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of the Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
12. Highlight any two important features of the 'ASEAN way'. 2×1=2
Part A(Unit-2)
13. Show with the help of any two examples, the strength of the United Nations.
Part A(Unit-4) 2×1=2
14. Explain the term 'Security'. Part A(Unit-5) 2
15. Name any four regional parties which have ever formed their government in any
State. Part B(Unit-7) 4×½=2
16. Highlight any two recommendations of the Mandal Commission. 2×1=2
Part B(Unit-8)
17. In which year was the first coalition government formed in India and why? 2
Part B(Unit-8)
18. Write the full form of 'UNICEF" and state any two functions of it. 1+3=4
Part A(Unit-7)
19. Analyse any two effects of globalisation on your daily life. 2×2=4
Part A(Unit-7)
20. Suggest any two measures to conserve the natural resources. 2×2=4
Part A(Unit-6)
21. Explain any four features of India-Israel relations. Part B(Unit-4) 4×1=4
22. Highlight any four steps taken by Indira Gandhi to remove poverty. 4×1=4
Part B(Unit-5)
23. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:

"The war with China alerted the Indian leadership to the volatile situation in the
North-East region. Apart from being isolated and extremely under-developed,
this region also presented India with the challenge of national integration and
political unity." 4x1=4
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(i) Which one of the following States is not a North-Eastern State?
Part B(Unit-7)
(a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) Uttarakhand
(c) Meghalaya (d) Tripura
(ii) Which one of the following States was affected the most due to Sino-Indian
conflict? Part B(Unit-4)
(a) Assam (b) Nagaland
(c) Arunachal Pradesh (d) Sikkim
(iii) Which one of the following States was created in the North-East just after
the end of Indo-China War? Part B(Unit-7)
(a) Nagaland (b) Assam
(c) Sikkim (d) Arunachal Pradesh

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Part B(Unit-8) 4×1=1
(23.1) Name the founder leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party.
(23.2) Who was the first Non-Congress Prime Minister of India?
(23.3) B.P. Mandal, the chairman of Mandal Commission belonged to which
State of India?
(23.4) Which Union Territory was constituted in 2019?
23. Study the cartoon given below and answer the questions that follow: 4x1=4
Part A(Unit-3)

(i) The tiger sitting on the right-hand side represents which organisation?
(a) Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
(b) Liberal Tigers of Tamil Estate
(c) Liberation Tigers of Tamil East
(d) Liberal Tigers of Tamil Eelam
(ii) The conflict in Sri Lanka from 1983 onwards was based on which of the
following?
(a) Discrimination by the government between political parties
(b) Discrimination by the government between two communities
(c) Discrimination by the government between two regions
(d))Discrimination by the government between two religions
(iii) Which one of the following statements about Sri Lankan crisis is true?
(a) India did not interfere in the crisis and kept away from the problem.
(b) India asked the United Nations to resolve the problem.

(c) India signed an Accord with Sri Lanka and got involved in the solution to
the problem.
(d) India snapped its diplomatic relations with Sri Lanka during the crisis.
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(iv) What message does the cartoon convey?
(a) Sri Lankan government managed to balance the two rival groups.
(b) Both the groups were against the government.
(c) The government treated both the communities equally.
(d) It was very difficult to maintain balance between the two rival groups.

Part A(Unit-3)
25.1) In Sri Lanka, there was a conflict between____. 4×1=4
(a) two communities (b) two regions
(c) two religions (d) two ideologies
(25.2) In 1989, India sent troops to Sri Lanka, named as:
(a) Indian Peace Groups (b) Indian Peace Keeping Force
(c) Indian Peace Workers (d) Indian Troops for Tamils
(25.3) Name the group of Tamils who fought against the army of Sri Lanka.
(a) Indian Tamils (b) LTTE
(c) Tamils for Democracy (d) Tamil United Front
(25.4) In spite of conflict, Sri Lanka has registered_____.
(a) rise in its economy and development
(b) fall in its economy
(c) rise in the population
(d) fall in its trade
26. Analyse any three reasons responsible for the disintegration of the Soviet
Union. Part A(Unit-1) 3×2=6
27. (a) Highlight any three challenges faced by India after independence. 6
Part B(Unit-1)
OR
(b) Highlight the role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to bring the Princely States into
the Indian Union, Support your answer with the help of any three examples.
Part B(Unit-1) 3×2=6

28. (a) Evaluate the strength of European Union as the most effective: regional
organisation on the basis of any three facts. Part A(Unit-2) 3×2=6

OR
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(b) "Despite various problems, the people in all the South Asian countries share
the aspiration and support for democracy" Justify the statement with any
three suitable examples. Part A(Unit-3) 3×2=6
29. (a) Analyse any three reasons for the dominance of the Congress Party in Indian
politics during the initial twenty years after independence. 3×2=6
Part B(Unit-5)
OR
(b) Analyse any three reasons for the declaration of Emergency in 1975. 3×2=6
Part B(Unit-6)

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Paper-8

1. Which one of the following countries was NOT a part of the Soviet Union? 1
Part A(Unit-1)
(a) Ukraine (b) Georgia
(c) Italy (d) Estonia
2. The main objective of United Nations is to_____. Part A(Unit-4) 1
(a) prevent manufacture of war weapons.
(b) prevent international conflicts.
(c) prevent industrialization.
(d) prevent spread of refugees.
3. Which one of the following is a concern under Traditional Security? 1
Part A(Unit-5)
(a) Attack by a neighbouring country.
(b) Spread of any pandemic disease.
(c) Global warming.
(d) Spread of terrorism.
4. Which of the following resources is NOT a global common? Part A(Unit-6) 1
(a) Antarctica (b) Ocean floor
(c) Outer space (d) Forests
5. Which of the following statements is TRUE about globalization? 1
Part A(Unit-7)
(a) Globalisation is westernization.
(b) Globalisation is industrialisation
(c) Globalisation is economic growth
(d) Globalisation is a multidimensional phenomenon.
6. Who advanced the Two Nation Theory that led to the partition of British India?
Part B(Unit-1) 1
(a) Abdul Gaffar Khan (b) Muslim League

(c) British Government (d) Congress Party
7. Planning Commission was set up by______. Part B(Unit-3) 1
(a) Constitution of India (b) President of India
(c) a resolution of Government of India. (d) the Constituent Assembly
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8. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A)
and Reason (R) Part B(Unit-5) 1
Read these statements and choose one correct answer from the given options.
Assertion (A): In 1969 the Congress Party faced a split.
Reason (R): Factional rivalry existed between the Congress Syndicate and Indira
Gandhi.
Options:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct reason of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct reason of (A)
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is wrong
(d) (A) is wrong, but (R) is true
9. Who among the following had announced a nationwide satyagraha on 25th June,
1975 for the resignation of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi? Part B(Unit-6) 1
(a) Morarji Desai (b) Jayaprakash Narain
(c) George Fernandes (d) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
10. Arrange the following in chronological order: Part B 1
(i) Implementation of recommendations of Mandal Commission. (Unit-8)
(ii) Appointment of Manmohan Singh as Prime Minister for the first time.
(Unit-8)
(ii) Signing of the Punjab Accord with Longowal. (Unit-7)
(iv) Appointment of Rajiv Gandhi as Prime Minister. (Unit-7)
Choose the correct option
(a) (i), (iii), (iv), (ii) (b) (iv), (iii), (i), (ii)
(c) (iii), (iv), (i) (ii) (d) (iv), (i), (ii), (iii)
11. Who among the following introduced a policy of reservations for OBCs for the
first time? Part B(Unit-8) 1
(a) Karpoori Thakur (b) BP Mandal
(e) Indira Gandhi (d) Mayawati
12. Explain the notion of traditional security. Part A(Unit-5) 2

13. Name any four agencies of the United Nations. Part A(Unit-4) 4×½=2
14. Highlight the speciality of India-Nepal relations. Part A(Unit-3) 2
15. State any two programmes launched by the NDA government after 2014 for
women's help and progress. Part B(Unit-8) 2×1=2
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16. Identify and name of any two Prime Ministers of India who remained in power
for less than a year. Part B(Unit-8) 2×1=2
17. Identify any two states where the Central Government had to face separatist
movements. Also name the leaders who led these movements. 1+1=2
Part B(Unit-7)
18. Suggest any two measures to deal with threats to the traditional security. 4
Part A(Unit-5)
19. “Globalisation is the outcome of developed technology.” Support the statement
with two examples Part A(Unit-7). 2×2=4
20. “Development mostly causes degradation of environment.” Justify the statement
referring to two environmental movements. Part A(Unit-6) 2×2=4
21. Evaluate the relationship between India and Pakistan with the help of examples.
Part B(Unit-4) 4
22. Explain any four effects of the Emergency declared in 1975. 4×1=4
Part B(Unit-6)
23. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
India conducted a series of nuclear tests demonstrating its capacity to use
nuclear energy for military purposes. After this, Pakistan also conducted tests.
International Community imposed sanctions on both India and Pakistan which
were subsequently waived. India opposed the international treaties armed at non-
proliferation. Part B(Unit-4) 4x1=4
(23.1) In which year did India conduct series of nuclear tests?
(a) 1971 (b) 1985
(c) 1992 (d) 1998
(23.2) Identify the treaty that India refused to sign.
(a) Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (b) Shimla Agreement
(c) Panchsheel Agreement (d) Indus waters Treaty
(23.3) In the beginning, India wanted to generate nuclear energy for ___.
(a) peaceful purpose. (b) making atomic bombs.

(c) competing with the super powers. (d) ensuring its security.
(23:4) Under whose guidance did India initiate its nuclear programme ?
(a) C.V. Raman (b) Homi J. Bhabha
(c) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (d) K. Kasturirangan
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24. In the given political outline map of India, four states have been marked (A), (B),
(C) and (D). Identify these states on the basis of the information given below and
write their correct names in your answer book along with the respective serial
number of the information used and the concerned alphabets given in the map as
per the format that follows: Part B(Unit-7) 4×1=4

Sr. No. of the information used Concerned Alphabet Name of the State
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

(i) The state which has been bifurcated in two Union Territories recently.
(ii) The state where Rajiv Gandhi-Longowal Accord was signed.
(iii) The state to which Laldenga belonged.
(iv) The state from where the Dravidian Movement started.

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Part B 4×1=4
(24.1) Article 370 has been abolished from which State? (Unit-8)
(24.2) In which State was the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi assassinated?
(Unit-7)
(24.3) Which State was created on language basis in 1966? (Unit-1)
(24.4) In which state did Laldenga lead a separatist movement? (Unit 7)

25. Study the given cartoon carefully and answer the questions that follow 4x1=4
Part A(Unit-2)

(i) To which country are these two cartoons related?
(a) Japan (b) Vietnam
(c) South Korea (d) China
(ii) Read Book is related to which ideology?
(a) Capitalism (b) Communism
(c) Humanism (d) Terrorism
(iii) What does the ‘Red Power Tie’ depict?
(a) Negation of communism
(b) Acceptance of Capitalism
(c) Coordination of communism with Capitalism

(d) Negation of Capitalism

(iv) What is the difference between 'then' and 'now as per the cartoon?
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(a) Rigidity has increased now in the ideology of 'then
(b) Rigidity has decreased 'now in the ideology of then
(c) The leader under 'then' and the leader under now belong to different
political parties
(d) The Leader under then' and the leader under now belong to different
organisations.

Part A(Unit-2) 4×1=4
(25.1) Which one of the following ideologies is followed by India?
(a) Liberalism (b) Socialism
(c) Capitalism (d) Communism
(25.2) In 1982, which one of the following changes was made in China?
(a) Privatisation of industries was done
(b) China ended its political and economic isolation.
(c) Special economic zones were established.
(d) Privatisation of agriculture was done.
(25.3) Which one of the following statements is true about China?
(a) His republic (b) It was monarchy
(c) It has multiparty system (d) It has a coalition government
(25.4) Which one of the following symbols is NOT related to China?
(a) The Great Wall (b) Dragon
(c) Bicycle (d) Rising Sun
26. (a) Analyse any three happenings during Gorbachev's period that led to the
disintegration of the Soviet Union. Part B(Unit-3) 3×2=6
OR
(b) Analyse any three consequences of the disintegration of USSR. 3×2=6
Part B(Unit-1)
27. (a) Highlight any three features of the First Five Year Plan. 3×2=6
Part B(Unit-3)

OR
(b) Highlight any three problems faced by Government of India immediately
after independence related to the displaced population. Part B(Unit-3) 3x2=6

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28. (a) Assess any three effects of Emergency imposed in 1975 in strengthening the
democracy in India. Part B(Unit-6) 3×2=6
OR
(b) Assess the impact of three democratic upsurges in post independent India.
Part B(Unit-1) 3×2=6
29. (a) Evaluate any three steps taken by the Chinese leadership for the growth of
Chinese economy. Part A(Unit-2)
OR
(b) Analyse any three major happenings in Bangladesh that show peoples
support to democracy. Part A(Unit-3) 3×2=6

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Paper-9

1. In which pair of states did the Congress Party manage to win the General
Election of 1977 after Emergency? Part B(Unit-6) 1
(a) Uttar Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir
(b) Gujarat and Karnataka
(c) Orissa and Assam
(d) Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
2. Which one of the following statements is not an objective of BRICS? 1
Part A(Unit-7)
(a) To distribute equal economic benefits among its member-states
(b) Non-interference in the internal policies of member-states
(c) To establish a more equitable and fair world
(d) To promote peace and security
3. Which Prime Minister initiated new economic reforms in India? Part B(Unit-8) 1
(a) Rajeev Gandhi (b) Manmohan Singh
(c) V.P. Singh (d) H.D. Deve Gowda
4. Arrange the following in chronological order: Part A(Unit-2) 1
(i) Establishment of SAARC
(ii) Establishment of European Union
(iii) Establishment of ASEAN
(iv) Privatisation of agriculture in China
Choose the correct option
(a) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii) (b) (iii), (iv), (i), (ii)
(c) (ii), (iv), (i), (iii) (d) (ii), (iv), (iii), (i)
5. Two statements are given below – one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other
labelled as Reason (R). Read these statements carefully and choose the correct
option as the answer from the options (a), (b), (c) and (d) given below. 1
Part A(Unit-3)

Assertion (A): South Asia stands for diversity in every sense, even then the
various countries in South Asia have the same kind of political
system.

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Reason (R): Despite many problems and limitations, all South Asian
countries share the aspiration for democracy.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct
explanation of the Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of the Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
6. Two statements are given below – one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other
labelled as Reason (R). Read these statements carefully and choose the correct
option as the answer from the options (a), (b), (c) and (d) given below. 1
Part B(Unit-4)
Assertion (A) : India pleaded with the superpowers for comprehensive
nuclear disarmament, yet India opposed the indefinite
extension of the NPT and also refused to sign the CTBT
Reason (R): These treaties were selectively applicable to the non-nuclear
powers and legitimised the monopoly of the five nuclear
weapon powers.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct
explanation of the Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of the Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
7. Identify the country which shares its borders with most of the South Asian
countries. Part A(Unit-3) 1
(a) Afghanistan (b) India
(c) Bangladesh (d) Nepal
8. Which among the following political parties was not a part of the Jayaprakash

Narayan (JP) led peoples' march to Parliament in 1975? Part B(Unit-6) 1
(a) Bharatiya Jana Sangh (b) Communist Party of India (M)
(c) Bharatiya Lok Dal (d) Socialist Party

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9. In July 1985, "Punjab Accord" was signed between ____to bring normalcy in
Punjab. Part B(Unit-7) 1
(a) Rajiv Gandhi and Surjit Singh Longowal
(b) Rajiv Gandhi and Sant Singh Longowal
(c) Rajiv Gandhi and Tara Singh Longowal
(d) Rajiv Gandhi and Harchand Singh Longowal
10. Choose the incorrect statements about India's relationship with China. 1
Part A(Unit-2)
(i) Indian and Chinese leaders visited each other's countries and were greeted by
large and friendly crowds.
(ii) A boundary dispute had surfaced between India and China in 1949.
(iii) China claimed two areas within the Indian territory.
(iv) After a very long correspondence and discussion among top leaders, these
differences were resolved.
Select the correct option:
(a) (ii) and (iv) only (b) (iii) and (iv) only
(c) (i) and (ii) only (d) (i) and (iii) only
11. Which of the following are the common features for both, the Planning
Commission and NITI Aayog? Part B(Unit-3) 1
(i) Both are non-constitutional bodies.
(ii) Both have significant roles of states.
(iii) Both have the Prime Minister as chairperson.
(iv) Both have the power to allocate funds.
Choose the correct options:
(a) (ii) and (iv) only (b) (ii) and (iii) only
(e) (i) and (iv) only (d) (i) and (iii) only
12. Which one of the following Princely States initially opposed joining the Indian
Union? Part B(Unit-1) 1
(a) Baroda (b) Hyderabad

(c) Mysore (d) Gwalior
13. In what way are the coalition governments more democratic? Assess. 2
Part B(Unit-8)

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