Long Answer TypeExamine any six factors which led to the disintegration of the former Soviet Union.
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Study the political outline map of the world given below in which six diferent countries have been marked as (1) , (2) , (3) , (4) , (5) and (6) . Identity these countries and name them. Also classify them as the First World, Second World and Third World countries. Write your answer in the Answer-Book as per the folowing format:
| No. Of the Country | Name of the country | First/Second/Third World |
The factors which led to the disintegration of the former Soviet Union are:
(i) The Soviet system gave primacy to the state and the institution of the party.
(ii) This system centred around the Communist Party and no other political party was allowed.
(iii) The Soviet System was very bureaucratic and authoritarian.
(iv) Lack of democracy and the absence of freedom of speech.
(v) Tight control over all institutions and was unaccountable to the people.
(vi) Russia dominated everything and people from other regions felt neglected and often suppressed.
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| No. Of the Country | Name of the country | First/Second/Third World |
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
Egypt Australia Turkey Brazil Poland Myanmar |
III I I III II III |
Explain the three types of U.S. hegemony and give suitable examples for each.
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‘India and China are emerging as great economic powers’. Do you agree? Justify your answer with any three arguments.
Assess the outcome of planned development towards the foundation of India’s economic growth and land reforms.
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Explain any two causes of the partition of India in 1947. Analyse its any four major consequences.
Why was the national emergency declared in India on June 25, 1975? Analyse any three consequences of this emergency.
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Evaluate any three factors which were responsible for Indira Gandhi’s achieving a thumping majority in 1971 Lok Sabha elections.
What is meant by Chipko Movement? When did it start and where? What is the Significance of this movement in the conservation of the environment?
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‘Towards the end of the 1980s, five major changes took place in Indian political system.’ In the light of this statement, examine any three changes.
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