NCERT solutions for Political Science Contemporary World Politics [English] Class 12 chapter 2 - Contemporary Centres of Power [Latest edition]

Imagine what would happen if they have a European Union football team!

Why did ASEAN succeed whereas SAARC did not?

Chinese President Xi Jinping paid a visit to India in 2019. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited China in 2018. Find out about the agreements signed during their visits.

STEPS

• Divide the classroom into three groups.
• Assign each group one organisation to work on a fact file on the EU, ASEAN and SAARC.
• Students have to prepare a fact file that contains information on the objectives, functions and recent activities of these organisations. Pictures of the conferences/summit meetings can be collected.
• Each group is to present its fact file before the class.

Ideas for the Teacher

• The teacher is to focus on the functions of these organisations.
• Draw the attention of students to the achievements of regional organisations.
• Link the role of regional economic organisations to the overall development of the member countries.
• Sensitise students to the growing importance of regional economic organisations as an alternative approach to the peace and security of the world.

Some people say Chinese products are going to flood our market. But where are they?

Arrange the following in chronological order:

1. China’s accession to WTO
2. Establishment of the EEC
3. Establishment of the EU
4. Birth of ARF

The 'ASEAN Way'

Which of the following nations adopted an ‘open door’ policy?

Fill in the blanks: 

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

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ARF was established in the year ______________________.

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

Fill in the blank;

____________ Plan influenced the establishment of the Organisation for European Economic Cooperation in 1948.

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___________ is the organisation of ASEAN that deals with security.

What are the objectives of establishing regional organisations?

How does the geographical proximity influence the formation of regional organisations? 

What are the components of the ASEAN Vision 2020?

Name the pillars and the objectives of the ASEAN Community.

In what ways does the present Chinese economy differs from its command economy?

How did the European countries resolve their Post Second World War problem? Briefly outline the attempts that led to the formation of the European Union.

What makes the European Union a highly influential regional organisation?

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

The Peace and prosperity of countries lay in the establishment and strengthening of regional economic organisations. Justify this statement.

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