The Cold War Era — Political Science STD 12 Humanities — Question

India’s policy of non-alignment has been criticized for being ‘inconsistent’ and ‘unprincipled’. Do you agree? Why?

What was the major thrust of the First Five Year Plan? In which ways did the Second Plan differ from the first one?

What is meant by alliance building as a component of traditional security policy? What are its advantages?

Where and when was the organisation 'Dalit Panthers' formed? Describe any three of its activities.

Why did India and China both view themselves as rising powers in global politics in-spite of tension between them? Substantiate your answer by giving any four events that have brought cordiality in their relationship.

Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow:
All proponents of human security agree that its primary goal is the protection of individuals. However, there are differences about precisely what threats individuals should be protected from. Proponents of the ‘narrow’ concept of human security focus on violent threats to individuals.

1. Which type of security is the main concern of ‘human security’?
2. What would you like to include under the ‘broad’ concept of human security? Explain.
3. Identify any four threats from which individuals should be protected.

Describe the organisation of the Congress Party as a social and ideological coalition.

Examine any three major areas of conflict between India and Pakistan.

Study the above cartoon carefully and answer the following questions:

1. Who was head of the Government formed by the National Front in 1989?
2. Why was the government formed by him called a puppet government?
3. Identify the puppeteers pulling the strings and the political parties they belong to.