Q1
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In which pair of states did the Congress Party manage to win the General Election of 1977 after Emergency ?
- A. Uttar Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir
- B. Gujarat and Karnataka
- C. Orissa and Assam
- D. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
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Q2
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Which one of the following statements is not an objective of BRICS ?
- 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
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Q3
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Which Prime Minister initiated new economic reforms in India?
- A. Rajeev Gandhi
- B. Manmohan Singh
- C. V.P. Singh
- D. H.D. Deve Gowda
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Q4
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Arrange the following in chronological order: (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)
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Q5
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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. 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. 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.
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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. 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 applied especially to non-nuclear powers and legitimised the monopoly of the nuclear 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.
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Q7
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Identify the country which shares its borders with most of the South Asian countries.
- A. Afghanistan
- B. India
- C. Bangladesh
- D. Nepal
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Q8
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Which among the following political parties was not a part of the "sangh"?
- A. Bharatiya Jana Sangh
- B. Communist Party of India (M)
- C. Bharatiya Lok Dal
- D. Socialist Party
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Q9
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In July 1985, with whom were the "Punjab Agreement" signed to restore normalcy in Punjab?
- 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
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Q10
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Consider the following statements about India-China relations and choose the correct option:
(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
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Q11
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Which of the following are the common features for both, the Planning Commission and NITI Aayog?
(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
- C. (i) and (iv) only
- D. (i) and (iii) only
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Q11
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Which of the following are the common features for both, the Planning Commission and NITI Aayog?
- A. (ii) and (iv) only
- B. (ii) and (iii) only
- C. (i) and (iv) only
- D. (i) and (iii) only
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Q12
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Which one of the following Princely States initially opposed joining the Indian Union?
- A. Baroda
- B. Hyderabad
- C. Mysore
- D. Gwalior
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The first Prime Minister of India played a crucial role in setting the national agenda. He was foreign minister also and exercised profound influence in the formulation of India's foreign policy. The three major objectives of his foreign policy were to preserve the hard-earned sovereignty, protect territorial integrity and promote rapid economic development. He wished to achieve these objectives through the strategy of non-alignment. There were parties and groups in the country that believed that India should be more friendly with the bloc led by the US because that bloc claimed to be pro-democracy.
Q14
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Which of the following was the main architect of India's foreign policy?
- A. B.R. Ambedkar
- B. Mahatma Gandhi
- C. Jawaharlal Nehru
- D. Sardar Patel
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Q15
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Which one of the following is one of the objectives of India's foreign policy?
- A. To pursue its national interest
- B. To preserve democracy
- C. To strengthen its Armed forces
- D. To become a superpower
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Q16
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Non-alignment means _______.
- A. to remain neutral
- B. non-interference
- C. to remain aligned
- D. to join military blocs
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The first Prime Minister of India played a crucial role in setting the national agenda. He was foreign minister also and exercised profound influence in the formulation of the country's foreign policy. The three major objectives of his foreign policy were to preserve the hard-earned sovereignty, protect territorial integrity and promote rapid economic development. He wished to achieve these objectives through the strategy of non-alignment. There were parties and groups in the country that believed that India should be more friendly with the bloc led by the US because that bloc claimed to be pro-democracy.
Q18
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Who was the first Prime Minister of India mentioned in the passage?
- A. B.R. Ambedkar
- B. Mahatma Gandhi
- C. Jawaharlal Nehru
- D. Sardar Patel
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Q19
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Who believed that India should be more friendly with the bloc led by the US?
- A. Bharatiya Jana Sangh
- B. Swatantra Party
- C. B.R. Ambedkar
- D. All of the above
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Q21
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Which one state was known as Madras at the time of independence?
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Q22
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The State formed on the basis of imbalanced development.
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Q24
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Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: The first Prime Minister of India played a crucial role in setting the national agenda. He was foreign minister also and exercised profound influence in the formulation of the country's foreign policy. The three major objectives of his foreign policy were to preserve the hard-earned sovereignty, protect territorial integrity and promote rapid economic development. He wished to achieve these objectives through the strategy of non-alignment. There were parties and groups in the country that believed that India should be more friendly with the bloc led by the US because that bloc claimed to be pro-democracy.
- A. B.R. Ambedkar
- B. Mahatma Gandhi
- C. Jawaharlal Nehru
- D. Sardar Patel
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Q25
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In the given political outline map of India (on page 17), 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:
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Q26
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Study the cartoon given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.
- A. ASEAN
- B. European Union
- C. SAARC
- D. BRICS
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Q26
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The above cartoon is related to which organisation?
- A. ASEAN
- B. European Union
- C. SAARC
- D. BRICS
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Q27
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The above cartoon is about which one of the following?
- A. Global warming
- B. Failure to make a trade agreement
- C. Failure to draft a common constitution
- D. Failure to protect the environment
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Q27
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(a) Describe any three factors that make most of the former Soviet Republics prone to conflicts and threats.
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Q27
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(b) Explain any three reasons that forced Mikhail Gorbachev to initiate reforms in the Soviet Union.
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Q28
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The circle of stars shown in the cartoon represents _______.
- A. member countries of the organisation
- B. the unity of the organisation
- C. the success of the organisation
- D. the structure of the organisation
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Q28
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(a) Highlight any four environmental concerns that have become important in global politics.
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Q28
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(b) Highlight any four economic consequences of globalisation.
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Q29
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The above cartoon is related to which organisation? In which year was this organisation established?
- A. 1967
- B. 1985
- C. 1992
- D. 2006
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Q29
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(b) Analyse the various aspects of the Presidential election of 1969, which led to the formal split in the Congress Party.
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Q30
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Which two States were created by dividing Bombay ?
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Q30
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(a) Examine any four criteria proposed for new members of the UN Security Council.
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(b) Analyse any four steps suggested by the heads of the member states in 2005 to make the United N
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(a) Examine any four criteria proposed for new members of the UN Security Council.
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(b) Analyse any four steps suggested by the heads of the member states in 2005 to make the United Nations more relevant in the changing context.
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Q31
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4 marks
Uttarakhand was carved out of which State ?
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Q32
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Name the State which was carved out of Madhya Pradesh.
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Q33
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What does the circle of stars shown in the cartoon represent ?
- A. Member-states of the organisation
- B. Unity of the organisation
- C. Success of the organisation
- D. Composition of the organisation
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Q34
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In which year was the organisation related to the cartoon established ?
- A. 1967
- B. 1985
- C. 1992
- D. 2006
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Q35
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Which organisation was established under the Marshall Plan ?
- A. Council of Europe
- B. Organisation for European Economic Cooperation
- C. European Community
- D. European Economic Community
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Q36
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Which two countries have resisted to adopt Maastricht Treaty ?
- A. Bulgaria, Romania
- B. Britain, France
- C. Denmark, Sweden
- D. Poland, Finland
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Which set of five countries were the founders of ASEAN ?
- A. Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand
- B. Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Brunei
- C. Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Brunei
- D. Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand
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