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In the given outline map of South Asia, five countries have been marked as (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E). Identify them on the basis of the information given below and write their correct names in your answer book with their respective serial number of the information used and the alphabet concerned as per the following format:

| SR. No. of the Information used | Alphabet concerned | Name of the country |
Information used
(i) to (v)
(i) The country has experienced civilian as well as military rule both.
(ii) Democracy was restored in this country in 2006.
(iii) This country is still a monarchy.
(iv) The Parliament of this country voted unanimously to introduce multiparty system in June 2005.
(v) This country is a part of India's 'Look East Policy via Myanmar'.
Concept: India as an Arena of Globalization and Struggle Against It
Describe any three effects of globalisation on the culture of a country.
Concept: Economic, Cultural and Political Manifestations
Study the given political outline map of north-East India in which six states have been marked as A, B, C, D, E and F. Identify these states with the help of information provided below and write their names along with their respective letters i.e. A, B, C, D, E, and F in your answer book.

i. Two states which were not part of the state of Assam were at the time of India’s independence.
ii. The state whose leader signed an agreement with Rajiv Gandhi in 1986.
iii. The state which declared independence from India in 1951.
iv. The state which was carved out of Assam in 1972.
v. The 22nd state of India due to its merger.
Concept: Economic, Cultural and Political Manifestations
Name the leader who led a peoples’ march to Parliament in 1975 and state as to what was unique about this march.
Concept: Political Consequences
Give an analysis of the cultural and political consequences of globalization.
Concept: Political Consequences
Analyze any three reasons for resistance to globalization.
Concept: India and Resistance to Globalisation
Analyse the economic effects of globalization on developing nations.
Concept: Economic Consequences
'The culture of the politically & economically dominant society leaves its imprint on a less powerful society.’ Analyse the statement.
Concept: Cultural Consequences
Mention the main recommendation of the state reorganization Commission of 1953.
Concept: Organisation and Reorganization of States
Identity any two consequences of the partition of India 1947.
Concept: Legacy of Partition - Challenge of 'Refugee' Resettlement, the Kashmir Problem
How did the reorganization of States take place in India after its independence? Explain.
Concept: Organisation and Reorganization of States
During Nehru era, why did some political parties and groups in our country believe that India should be more friendly with the bloc led by the U.S.?
Concept: Nehru's Approach to Nation-building
Assess the role of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad towards maintaining communal harmony in India.
Concept: Legacy of Partition - Challenge of 'Refugee' Resettlement, the Kashmir Problem
Two developments strained this relationship. China annexed Tibet in 1950 and thus removed a historical buffer between the two countries. Initially, the government of India did not oppose this openly. But as more information came in about the suppression of Tibetan culture, the Indian government grew uneasy. The Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, sought and obtained political asylum in India in 1959. China alleged that the government of India was allowing anti-: China activities to take place from within India.
Read the above passage carefully and answer the following questions:-
What is meant by 'historical buffer?
Why didn't Government of India oppose the annexation of Tibet by China?
How far was it justified on the part of India to grant political asylum to the Dalai Lama and thousands of Tibetan refugees?
Concept: Legacy of Partition - Challenge of 'Refugee' Resettlement, the Kashmir Problem
Why do some people feel that Article 370 should be revoked?
Concept: Legacy of Partition - Challenge of 'Refugee' Resettlement, the Kashmir Problem
Explain the circumstances that forced the Tibetans to leave China. Highlight India's role in helping the Tibetan refugees.
Concept: Legacy of Partition - Challenge of 'Refugee' Resettlement, the Kashmir Problem
Explain the role played by Sardar Patel in the integration of Princely States into the Indian Union.
Concept: Organisation and Reorganization of States
What was meant by Princely States? How many Princely States were there in India at the time of independence?
Concept: Organisation and Reorganization of States
What were the major challenges of building democracy in India?
Concept: Legacy of Partition - Challenge of 'Refugee' Resettlement, the Kashmir Problem
Enlist the main considerations for bringing the Princely States with the Indian Union. Name the leader who played a historic role in this direction. What was his contribution?
Concept: Integration of Princely States
