AHSEC| CLASS 12| POLITICAL SCIENCE| SOLVED PAPER - 2013| H.S. 2ND YEAR
2013
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Full Marks - 100
Time: 3 hours
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(GROUP – A)
PART – A: Contemporary World Politics
1. Answer the following: 1x6=6
a) Which date is celebrated
as United Nations Day?
Ans. 24th October is celebrated as United
Nations Day.
b) The collapse of which
country is known as collapse of ‘Second World’?
Ans. United States of Soviet Russia
c) When did India sign and
ratify Kyoto Protocol?
Ans. India signed and ratified the Kyoto Protocol in
August 2002.
d)
Fill in the blank:
Euro is the common
currency of European Union.
e)
What is ‘Operation Desert Storm’?
Ans: - The liberation of Kuwait
from Iraq by the United Nations is known as "Operation Desert Storm".
f)
Write ‘yes’ or ‘no’:
Technology is one of the
important factors that cause globalization. Yes
2. What is meant by
Shock Therapy in post communist regime?
Ans.
The collapse of communism in the most of Second World countries was followed by
a painful process of transition from an authoritarian socialist system to a
democratic capitalist system.
The model transition in Russia, Central
Asia and East Europe that was influenced by the World Bank and the
International Monetary Fund, came to be known as Shock Therapy.
3. Mention two areas of
conflict between India and Pakistan.
Ans. Kashmir
issue and Border issue and problem of river water sharing have affected
India-Pakistan relations.
4. What are the
different dimensions of globalization?
Ans. The
different dimensions of globalization are –
a) Economical dimension.
b) Political dimension.
c) Cultural dimension.
5. Name two arms
control agreement signed by the two Super Powers, USA and USSR in the cold war
era.
Ans: - Two arms control agreements were signed by two
superpowers - Limited Test Bar Treaty (LTBT) and Nuclear Non-Proliferation
Treaty (NNPT).
6. Fill in the blanks:
Earth Summit was held in Rio-de-Janaria in the year 1992. 1+1=2
7.
Write two differences between migrants and refugees. 2
Ans. The
differences between Migrants and Refugees are –
1) Migrants are those who voluntarily leave their home countries.
Refugees are those who flee for war, natural disaster or political persecution.
2) Migrants are not accepted by the state. But states are supposed to
accept refugees.
8.
Discuss briefly about the rise of China as economic power. 4
Ans: - The rise of Chinese economy has made it
the third option of world power. The growth of China's stable economy is
projected to grow the US as the world's largest economy, with China's economic
integration into the region making it a driver of great influence in regional
affairs. The strength of its economy, along with other factors such as
population, land mass, resources, regional location, and political influence,
has connected it in significant ways and made it the third alternative power in
the world.
9. What
is meant by resource geopolitics? Mention two resources which are relevant for
global politics. 2+2=4
Ans.
Resource geopolitics is the geographical political affairs which are concerned
with the allocation and distribution of natural resources among the nation
states of Global arena.
The
two resources which are relevant for global politics are –
1) Oil.
2) Water.
10.
Write a brief note on India USA relationship? 4
Ans: - India-US
relations:
(A) Areas of conflict:
(i) India's
friendship with the Soviet Union: America did not like the behavior shown by
Indians during the Cold War era. It was displeased with India's proximity to
the Soviet Union.
(ii) India's policy
of non-alignment: America was also troubled by India's policy of non-alignment.
It said that India is a diplomat on this issue.
(iii) US support to
Pakistan: India did not like US supporting Pakistan and providing all the
required assistance during Indo-Pak War.
(B) Areas of cooperation:
(i) Indian-American
diaspore: This factor is providing a good platform for the development of
Indo-US relations.
(ii) Trade
relations: Trade relations between the two countries have been beneficial to
both the countries and this relationship is improving.
11. Do
you think that United National Organization (UNO) is a perfect international
organization? Give reasons.
Ans: - To some extent the United Nations is an
incomplete body, but without it the world would be bad. Given the growing
connections and links - 'interdependence' on Tween Societies and issues - it is
very hard to imagine how more than a billion people would live together without
an organization, such as the United Nations Technology promises to increase
interdependence of planets , And therefore the importance of the United Nations
will remain at the crease only. Peoples and government must find ways to
support and utilize the United Nations and other international organizations
that are more broadly compatible with their own interests and interests on the
international community.
12.
Discuss two factors which have contributed to Pakistan’s failure in building
stable democracy. 2+2=4
Ans:- Several
factors have contributed to Pakistan’s failure in building a stable democracy.
These can be mention like –
1) Social Dominance: The social dominance of the military, clergy and
landowning aristocracy has led to the frequent overthrow of elected government
and the establishment of military government.
2) Conflict with India: Pakistan’s conflict with India has made the
pro-military groups more powerful. These groups have often said that political
parties and democracy in Pakistan are flowed, that Pakistan’s security would be
harmed by selfish minded parties and chaotic democracy and that the army’s stay
in power is therefore, justified.
3) Lack of International Support: The lack of genuine international
support for democratic rule in Pakistan has further encouraged the military to
continue its dominance. The United States and other western countries have
encouraged the military’s authoritarian rule in the past, for their own
reasons.
4) Global Islam Terrorism: As the western powers, assumed the threat of
“Global Islamic Terrorism” and the apprehension that Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal
might fall into the hands of these terrorist groups, the military regime in
Pakistan has been seen as the protestor of western interests in West Asia and
South Asia.
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