Ahsec, Class - 12, Political science solved paper - 2024| H.s 2nd year
2024
POLITICAL SCIENCE
(For New Course students)
Full Marks: 80
(Part-A 40+ Part-B = 40)
Pass Marks: 24
(For Old Course students in lieu of
Project Works)
Full Marks: 100
(Part-A 40+ Part-B = 40+ Part-C = 20)
Pass Marks: 30
Time: Three hours.
Those who appeared till H.S. Final
Exam. 2023 have been treated as Old Course students
The figures in the margin indicate
full marks for the questions.
PART - A
(Contemporary
World Politics)
1. Answer any six from the following questions: 1×6-6
(a) When
India did economic reforms?
Ans:-
Economic reforms in India were initiated in 1991 as a response to a severe
balance of payments crisis.
(b) What is
the name of the common currency of European Union?
Ans:- The
common currency of the European Union is the Euro.
(c) Write any
one threat to human security.
Ans:- A
threat to human security is climate change.
(d) What is
the full form of SAARC?
Ans:- The
full form of SAARC is South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.
(e) Which day
is celebrated as the World Environment Day?
Ans:-
World Environment Day is celebrated every year on 5 June.
(f) Which
Earth Summit made environment an important issue in World Politics?
Ans:- The
1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) held in
Rio de Janeiro was the Earth Summit that made environment an important issue in
world politics.
(g) When was
ASEAN Regional Forum established?
Ans:- The
ASEAN Regional Forum was established in 1994.
(h) How many
countries signed the UN Charter when it was formed?
Ans:-
When the United Nations Charter was formed in 1945, a total of 51 countries
signed it.
(i) When was
the United Nations Organisation (U.N.O.) established?
Ans:- The
United Nations Organisation (U.N.O.) was established on 24 October 1945.
(j) China
adopted an 'Open Door Policy'. Write yes or no.
Ans:-
Yes, China adopted the 'Open Door Policy'.
2. Answer any five from the following questions: 2x5= 10
(a) Who was
the first Secretary-General of U.N.O.? Where is the Head-quarters of U.N.O.?
Ans:- The
first Secretary-General of the United Nations was Trygve Lie, a Norwegian
politician. The headquarters of the United Nations is located in New York City,
USA.
Or
Name two NGOs
which are concerned with the Protection of Human Rights all over the world.
Ans:- There
are two major NGOs globally concerned with protecting human rights:-
(i) Amnesty International:
a global human rights organization that investigates and exposes human rights
abuses, advocates for change and provides essential healthcare in emergencies.
(ii) Human Rights Watch: an
international non-governmental organization that researches and advocates for
human rights. It investigates and exposes human rights abuses, holds abusers
accountable and lobbies for policy changes to address the root causes of human
rights issues.
(b) Write two
differences between migrants and refugees.
Ans:-
Difference between Migrants and Refugees:-
(i)
Definition: Migrants are individuals who move from one place to another,
often for economic reasons, while refugees are people who flee their country
because of persecution, war or violence.
(ii) Legal
status: Migrants have no specific legal status and may choose to return
home, whereas refugees are protected under international law and may not return
to their country safely.
(c) Which two
countries signed Farakka Treaty?
Ans:- The
two countries that signed the Farakka Treaty are India and Bangladesh. The
treaty was signed in 1996 to address water sharing from the Ganges River.
(d) What do
you mean by environment awareness?
Ans:-
Environmental awareness refers to the understanding and knowledge of
environmental issues, including the impact of human activities on the
environment. It includes recognising the importance of protecting natural
resources and promoting sustainable practices to ensure a healthy planet for
future generations.
(e) Name any
two member-states of ASEAN.
Ans:- Two
member countries of ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations) are
Indonesia and Thailand.
(f) Write the
name of two countries which emerged after Soviet disintegration.
Ans:- Two
countries that emerged after the dissolution of the Soviet Union are Ukraine
and Kazakhstan.
Or
What is meant
by Second World?
Ans:- The
term Second World historically refers to the countries that were allied with
the Soviet Union during the Cold War, generally consisting of the communist
states of Eastern Europe and parts of Asia.
3. Answer
any three from the following questions: 4×3-12
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