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Q6
short answer
The State to which B.P. Mandal, the Chairman of Mandal Commission, belonged.
Solution
B.P. Mandal belonged to Bihar.
Q7
short answer
2 marks
Highlight any two political consequences of globalisation.
Solution
Any two political consequences of globalisation are:
1. Globalisation has reduced the ability of the state to control its own economy and political decisions independently.
2. It has led to the rise of international organisations and pressure groups that influence the domestic policies of states.
Other consequences include the spread of democratic ideas and greater interdependence among countries.
Q7
short answer
The State where Somnath Temple is situated.
Solution
Somnath Temple is situated in Gujarat.
Q8
short answer
2 marks
Name any four member countries of the European Union.
Solution
Any four member countries of the European Union are:
1. Germany
2. France
3. Italy
4. Spain
Q8
short answer
The State which was most concerned about the ethnic problems in Sri Lanka.
Solution
West Bengal was the state most concerned about the ethnic problems in Sri Lanka.
Q9
long answer
4 marks
Evaluate the success of SAARC.
Q9
short answer
The State where Bahujan Samaj Party formed the government.
Q10
short answer
4 marks
Name any eight Prime Ministers of India who led the coalition governments.
Q11
short answer
4 marks
In the given political outline map of India (on page 7), four States have been marked as and . 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:
Q11
short answer
1 mark
From which State was B.P. Mandal elected as Member of Parliament in 1967, who later chaired the Mandal Commission ?
Q11
short answer
1 mark
In which State did Bahujan Samaj Party achieve a breakthrough for the first time ?
Q11
short answer
1 mark
Name the Prime Minister who headed the first coalition government of National Front at the Centre.
Q11
short answer
1 mark
Karpoori Thakur, the Chief Minister who introduced the policy of reservation for OBCs, belonged to which State ?
Q12
long answer
6 marks
(a) Explain any three factors that influenced the results of 1971 election in India.
Q12
long answer
6 marks
(b) Explain any three reasons that led to the split in the Congress Party in 1969.
Q13
long answer
6 marks
(a) Why could democracy not succeed in Pakistan ? Analyse any three reasons.
Q13
long answer
6 marks
(b) countries.
