Short Answer Type
Long Answer TypeThe early Congressmen were liberal in their views and programmes. This led to the rise of
radical nationalists who demanded more forceful action against the British. In this context,
discuss the following:
(a) Reasons why the early Congressmen were called ‘Moderates’.
(b) How did the Moderates differ from the Assertive Nationalists in realising their objectives?
(c) How did Tilak bring a new wave in Indian politics that was distinct from the early Congressmen?
The reasons for the formation of the Muslim League were many. In this context, explain:
(a) Any three factors that led to the formation of the League in India.
(b) Any three demands made by the Muslim Deputation in 1906 to the Viceroy Lord Minto.
(c) The aims and objectives of the Muslim League.
The Congress Working Committee passed the famous ‘Quit India Resolution’ at Wardha in July 1942. With reference to this, answer the following questions:
(a) What were the reasons behind the passing of this resolution?
(b) What was the British government’s reaction to the Quit India Movement?
(c) What was the impact and significance of this movement?
Study the picture given below and answer the questions that follow:
(a) Identify the leader in the picture.
(b) State any four factors that led to the rise of dictatorships in Germany and Italy.
(c) Why did he invade Poland? State two similarities between Fascism and Nazism.
The United Nations Organisation was established to maintain peace and ‘promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom.’ With reference to this, explain the following:
(a) The composition of the Security Council.
(b) The functions of the Security Council with related to maintaining World Peace.
(c) The role of UNESCO in the development of Science and Technology.
(a) It is composed of 5 permanent members and 15 non-permanent members those are elected by the General Assembly for two years term.
(b) The primary responsibility of the Security Council is the maintenance of peace and security in the world. This function is performed by the Council in the following ways:
i. The Security Council may investigate any dispute or situation which might lead to international friction.
ii. It may recommend appropriate methods for the settlement of disputes by negotiation, mediation, arbitration or judicial settlements.
iii. To maintain peace, the Security Council may impose economic sanctions against the aggressors and even severe diplomatic relations with rogue countries.
(c) The role of the UNESCO in promoting science and technology is as follows:
i. It helps in establishing science and technology institutes in all parts of the world.
ii. It arranges conferences of scientists from all over the world.
iii. It offers engineering and technological grants and schemes in many developing countries.
iv. It provides information through bulletins, journals and exhibitions. The UNESCO also promotes the study of social sciences
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