Political Science : Politics in India Since Independence 2011 CBSE [ All India ] Set I

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  • Q1

    “Non alignment does not imply neutrality or equidistance”. What does this statement mean?

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    NAM considers every international issue on its merit and works for justice in international affairs whereas neutrality refers to the policy of staying out of war. Hence, non-alignment does not imply neutrality or equidistance

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  • Q2

    What is the new name of former USSR?

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    The new name of the former USSR is Russia or the Russian Federation.

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  • Q3

    What is the main function of Amnesty International?

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    It is a non-governmental organisation established with the aim of protecting human rights all over the world. It promotes respect for all the human rights in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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  • Q4

    What is human security?

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    Human security holds that a people-centered view of security is necessary for national, regional and global stability. Its primary goal is the protection of individuals.

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  • Q5

    Differentiate between “one party dominance” and “one party system”.

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    One-party dominance is rooted in the absence of strong alternative political parties. A single party enjoys the monopoly of power through the exclusion of all other parties.

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  • Q6

    What were the election symbols of the Congress Party and Bharatiya Janasangh in the first general elections of 1952?

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    Congress Party - 'a pair of male cow'
    Bharatiya Janasangh – oil lamp

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  • Q7

    Differentiate between “regionalism” and “separatism”.

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    Regionalism emerges from excessive love for one’s region leading to blindness to the needs of the nation. Separatism refers to full political secession and may seek nothing more than greater autonomy.

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  • Q8

    What is meant by Chipko Movement?

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    A protest move of hugging the trees to prevent them from being cut down. It is a novel tactic opted by the villages for protesting against the practices of commercial logging.

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  • Q9

    How far is it correct to say that India is a world power?

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    Yes, it is correct to say that India is a world power as it is making an increasing mark on the world’s economic and political system. India’s increasing global influence has been driven by rapid economic growth.

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  • Q10

    Which two diametrically opposite political groups supported the National Front Government in 1989?

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    In 1989, both Left and BJP supported the National Front Government because they wanted to keep the Congress out of power.

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