Highlight any two recommendations of the Mandal Commission.

From which year did the era of Coalition Governments at the Centre begin in India?

Which four Princely states of India initially resisted to join the Indian Union?

Which are the two models of development? Which model of development was adopted by India? 

What is India‘s policy of Non- alignment?

Mention any two issues of concern related to developmental projects such as Sardar Sarovar project.

List any four ‘Directive Principles of State Policy’ given in the Constitution of India for the promotion of international peace and security.

Explain any four reasons for the dominance of the Congress Party in the first three General Elections.

Where and when was the organization ‘Dalit Panthers’ formed? Describe any three of its activities.

Why is the ‘Emergency’ and the period around it known as the period of Constitutional crisis? Explain.