Arts (English Medium) Class 12 - CBSE Question Bank Solutions

Define Geo-politics.

What is meant by non-traditional notions of security?

Political equations in coalition governments are unstable. How was this concept reflected in the formation of National Front Government in 1989 and United Front Government in 1996?

Why has India refused to sign the C.T.B.T.?

What led to the emergence of a bipolar world? What were the arenas of Cold War between the two power blocks?

No region exists in a vacuum. It is influenced by outside powers and events no matter how much it may try to insulate itself from non-regional powers. China and the United States remain key players in South Asian politics. Sino-Indian relations have improved significantly in the last ten years, but China's strategic partnership with Pakistan remains a major irritant. The demands of development and globalisation have brought the two Asian giants closer, and their economic ties have multiplied rapidly since 1991.

Study the paragraph given above carefully and answer the following questions:-

i) Which two countries have been referred to as 'outside powers’?

ii) Which are the two Asian giants and why have they been called so?

iii) China's strategic partnership with Pakistan is a major irritant for which country and why?

In the midst of severe competition and many conflicts in 1989, a consensus appeared to have emerged among most parties. Explain any three points of consensus.

Sometimes it is said that the Cold War was a simple struggle for power and that ideology had nothing to do with it. Do you agree with this? Give one example to support your position.

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The fall of the ____________________ symbolised the end of the Cold War.

What were the major consequences of the disintegration of the Soviet Union for countries like India?

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The border conflict between China and India in 1962 was principally over ______________ and ___________ region.

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China entered into bilateral relations with __________ (a major country) in 1972.

The emerging economies of China and India have great potential to challenge the unipolar world. Do you agree with the statement? Substantiate your arguments.

Identify the contentious issues between China and India. How could these be resolved for greater cooperation? Give your suggestions.

Identify the country:

The struggle among pro-monarchy, pro-democracy groups and extremists created an atmosphere of political instability.

Identify the country:

A landlocked country with a monarchy. 

List three challenges to democracy in Nepal.

Mark correct or wrong against the following statement about the veto power:

Only the permanent members of the Security Council possess the veto power.

Mark correct or wrong against the following statement about the veto power:

It’s a kind of negative power.