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Contemporary South Asia — Political Science STD 12 Humanities — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 HumanitiesPolitical ScienceContemporary South Asia5 Marks
Question
Study the cartoon given below carefully and answer the questions that follow:
  1. Identify the country related to this cartoon.
  2. Evaluate the system of governance being practised in this country.
  3. How is the system of governance in India different from that of the country related to the cartoon?
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Answer

  1. Pakistan.
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  • In Pakistan, real democracy is missing. Military has great influence on the system of governance on Pakistan.
  • Even elected leaders have to depend on military for their success.
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  • In India democracy is popular whereas in Pakistan military affects even the elected government.
  • In India secularism is practised whereas in Pakistan there is supremacy of one religion.

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