ISC (Arts) Class 12 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions

What was the primary demand of the World Zionist Movement?

With reference to the World Economic Crisis (1929), give any four reasons to explain why Japan adopted an aggressive and militant foreign policy before the Second World War.

The following is a picture of the famous trio of the Janata government, waiting for the swearing-in ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in 1977. Which one of the following BEST describes the reason for its short-lived tenure?

Assertion: On 6^th August, 1945 the Americans dropped an atom bomb on Hiroshima.

Reason: On 7^th December 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbour without any declaration of war.

The Governor of an American state, attempted to prevent nine Black students from entering a high school. The plight of these students drew national attention later. 

Why was this event significant during the Civil Rights Movement?

Name the most outstanding leader of the Anti-Apartheid Movement in South Africa.

Discuss briefly the efforts made by various Women’s Movements in India, to root out the social evils of:

1. Dowry.
2. Domestic violence in the 1970s and 1980’s.

Discuss the main features of Apartheid in South Africa.

The basic cause of conflict lay in the differences of principles between the communist and democratic states. In this context, explain how the following events led to the development of the Cold War :

The Marshall Plan. 

Answer the following question. 
Mention anyone important international organization that condemned Apartheid.

Answer the following question.
Give an account of the Anti-Apartheid Movement in South Africa and its transition to black majority rule.

What was the Soviet response to the Marshall Plan?

The Marshall Plan, an extension of the Truman Doctrine, was also known as ______.

Discuss any four significant features of Apartheid in South Africa.

Discuss any four significant features of Apartheid in South Africa.

President F. W. Klerk decided to end Apartheid and gradually move South Africa towards black majority rule. In this context discuss any four steps taken by Klerk to achieve his objectives peacefully.

Given below is a cartoon on the Marshall Plan. With reference to the cartoon, briefly discuss any four significant features of the Marshall Plan.

Identify the key difference between the Molotov Plan and the Marshall Plan.

Explain any four reasons for the opposition to Apartheid government in South Africa.

Why did Nasser nationalise the Suez Canal?