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State has become more powerful as a result of globalisation. Support the statement.
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Q2
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Despite the existence of anti-defection law, 'Aya Ram Gaya Ram' is popular in Indian politics. Support this statement with any two examples.
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Q3
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Mention any two recommendations of the Mandal Commission.
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Q4
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Describe any two problems between India and Pakistan.
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Why is National Democratic Alliance (NDA) III considered a coalition with a clear majority? Explain.
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Q6
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Highlight any two negative effects of globalisation.
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Q7
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Describe any two flows related to globalisation.
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Q8
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Why have different organisations in India protested against the entry of multinational companies? Give any two reasons.
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Q9
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Why is the implementation of the recommendations of the Mandal Commission considered a step to eradicate social and economic backwardness? Highlight any two reasons.
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Q10
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In the South Asian region, democracy has become an accepted value. Explain the statement.
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Q11
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In the given political outline map of India (on page 7), 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:
- A. (i) The State with the largest number of seats in its Legislative Assembly.
- B. (ii) The State to which the first Indian Governor General (1948-1950) belonged.
- C. (iii) The State where the Congress Party did not get majority in 1967 Assembly polls, but formed a government with the help of others.
- D. (iv) The region which is a Union Territory now.
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Name the first Chief Election Commissioner of India.
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Name the State where Congress Party did not get majority in 1967 Assembly polls, but formed a government with the help of others.
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Name the State to which the first Indian Governor General (1948-1950) belonged.
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Name the State with the largest number of seats in its Legislative Assembly.
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Q12
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(a) Highlight any three steps taken by China to improve its economy.
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(b) Highlight any three strengths of the European Union as a centre of power.
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(a) Highlight any three reasons for the opposition parties to come together to form Janata Party in 1977.
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(b) Was the declaration of emergency in 1975 necessary? Support your answer with any three suitable arguments.
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