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(all one markers) the brackets explain which book and chapter the question is from. B stands for book (B1 is world politics and B2 is Indian politics) and C stands for chapter
Which treaty abolished border controls between the countries of the European Community in June 1985? [B-1, C-4]
Schengen Treaty
BRIC turned into BRICS after the inclusion of ______ in its first meeting in the year 2009 [additional material]
South Africa
Which among the following statements about the partition is incorrect? [B-2, C-1]
(a) Partition of India was the outcome of ‘Two-Nation Theory’
(b) Punjab and Bengal are the two provinces divided on the basis of religion
(c) East and West Pakistan were not contiguous
(d) The scheme of partition included a plan for transfer of population across the border
D
The first part of India to hold an election based on universal adult franchise was [B-2,C-1]
Manipur
Define Privy Purse [B-2,C-5]
Before the dissolution of princely rule, the then ruler’s families were assured they would be allowed to retain certain private property and be given a grant in heredity or government allowance, measured on the basis of the extent, revenue and potential of the merging state. This grant was called the privy purse.
Which of the following statements are true about the objectives of Nehru’s foreign policy? [B-2,C-4]
(a) to preserve the hard-earned sovereignty
(b) to protect the territorial integrity
(c) to support imperialism
(d) to promote rapid economic development
A, C and D
The state of the _____ region of India are called seven sisters
North-East
Arrange the following in chronological order -(B-2,C-8]
(1) Operation Blue Star
(2) Anandpur Sahib resolution passed
(3) Asssassination of Indira Gandhi
(4) Akali Dal government dismissed
(2) Anandpur Sahib resolution passed - 1973
(4) Akali Dal government dismissed - 1980
(1) Operation Blue Star - June 1984
(3) Assassination of Indira Gandhi - 31st October 1984
Which government implemented the recommendations of ‘Mandal Commission’? [B-2,C-9]
National Front - August 1990
Which scheme aimed to electrify all Villages in India? [extra material]
Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojna
