Regional Aspirations — Political Science STD 12 Humanities — Question

India’s neighbours often think that the Indian government tries to dominate and interfere in the domestic affairs of the smaller countries of the region. Is this a correct impression?

What is ‘Balance of Power’? How could a state achieve this?

What is worldwide interconnectedness? What are its components?

The Bharatiya Kisan Union is a leading organisation highlighting the plight of farmers. What were the issues addressed by it in the nineties and to what extent were they successful?

“In the new era of coalition politics, political parties are not aligning or realigning on the basis of ideology.” What arguments would you put forward to support or oppose this statement?

What does the term ‘syndicate’ mean in the context of the Congress party of the sixties? What role did the Syndicate play in the Congress party?

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

As a citizen of India, how would you support India’s candidature for the permanent membership of the Security Council? Justify your proposal.

Bring out two major differences between the challenge of nation building for eastern and western regions of the country at the time of Independence.

“Indian policy makers made a mistake by emphasising the role of state in the economy. India could have developed much better if private sector was allowed a free play right from the beginning”. Give arguments for or against this proposition.