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Explain the process of evolution of the European Union from an economic union to an increasingly political one.
Concept: European Union
Explain any three factors that led India to emerge as a new Centre of Power.
Concept: Introduction to Alternative Centres of Power
Explain the three main pillars of the ASEAN Community along with one objective of each.
Concept: Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Explain any three steps taken by China to grow its economy.
Concept: The Rise of the Chinese Economy
Analyse the role played by India to help the Tibetan refugees to settle down.
Concept: India-China Relations
“The 21st century Japan is emerging as a new center of power.” Support the statement with any three arguments.
Concept: India-China Relations
In the given outline political map of India, four states have been marked as (A), (B), (C) and (D). 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 numbers of the information used and the concerned alphabets as per the format that follows:
- The state related to the leader who signed the Tashkent Agreement.
- The state related to C Natarajan Annadurai.
- The state related to Karpuri Thakur, who implemented reservation for backward classes.
- V.V. Giri belonged to this state.

| Sr. Number for the information used |
Alphabet Concerned |
Name of the states |
| (i) | ||
| (ii) | ||
| (iii) | ||
| (iv) |
Note: Following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates in lieu of question number 25. Name the following:
- The state where Dalai Lama took refuge.
- The state related to Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, who undertook integration of princely states.
- State which was a ’protectorate’ of India but became the 22nd state of Indian union.
- The state overrun by China in 1962 war.
Concept: India-China Relations
Explain the meaning of ‘ASEAN Way’?
Concept: Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Explain any four causes of ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka.
Concept: Ethnic Conflict and Democracy in Sri Lanka
Suggest any two measures to have good relations with Pakistan.
Concept: India's Relations with Its Neighbours
"Democracy is becoming the first choice of the people of South Asia." Justify the statement.
Concept: Democracy in Bangladesh
The South Asian Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) was signed by the members of __________ in the year____________.
Concept: Conflicts and Efforts for Peace in South Asia
Whose mediation resolved the ‘Indus River Waters Dispute’ between India and Pakistan?
Concept: India's Relations with Its Neighbours
When and why did India sign the twenty-year ‘Treaty of peace and friendship’ with the Soviet Union?
Concept: India's Relations with Its Neighbours
Mention two areas each of cooperation and disagreement between India and Bangladesh.
Concept: India's Relations with Its Neighbours
South Asia stands for diversity in every sense and yet constitutes one geo-political space. Do you agree with the statement? Give two reasons for your answer.
Concept: What is South Asia?
Describe various issues regarding the National Emergency of 1975 in India.
Concept: Conflicts and Efforts for Peace in South Asia
Name the countries included in South Asia and suggest one way to enhance peace and cooperation in this region.
Concept: Peace and Cooperation
Explain the process of transition from monarchy to democracy in Nepal.
Concept: Monarchy and Democracy in Nepal
Suggest any two measures to improve bilateral relations between India and Pakistan.
Concept: India-Pakistan Conflicts
