Security in the Contemporary World — Political Science STD 12 Humanities — Question

Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions:
At the most simple level, globalisation results in an erosion of state capacity, that is, the ability of government to do what they do. All over the world, the old 'welfare state' is now giving way to a more minimalist state that performs certain core functions such as the maintenance of law and order and the security of its citizens. However, it withdraws from many of its earlier welfare functions directed at economic and social well-being. In place of the welfare state, it is the market that becomes the prime determinant of economic and social priorities.

1. What do the words 'erosion of state capacity' imply? Explain with the help of an example.
2. Why is the concept of welfare state giving way to a minimalist state?
3. How has market become the prime determinant of social priorities?

Explain any two economic consequences of globalization.

The value of the ruble declined dramatically. The rate of inflation was so high that people lost all their savings. The collective farm system disintegrated leaving people without food security, and the government started to import food. The old trading structure broke down with no alternative in its place. The old system of social welfare was systematically destroyed. The withdrawal of government subsidies pushed large sections of the people into poverty.
Read the above passage carefully and answer the following questions:

1. What is meant by subsidy?
2. How did the disintegration of collective farm system lead to the loss of food security?
3. This passage is associated to which country? Why did the government start importing food?

What is meant by the ASEAN way? Mention any two of its objectives.

Why did India distance itself from the two camps led by the U.S. and the Soviet Union? Explain.

What was Green Revolution? Mention its any two positive and any two negative consequences.

Distinguish between the internal and external notion of traditional security.

"For a long time, Congress Party had been a social and ideological coalition". Justify the statement.

Highlight any three positive and three negative features each of the Soviet system in the Soviet Union.

Define the 'Indigenous People' and highlight any two threats to their survival.