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The End of Bipolarity — Political Science STD 12 Humanities — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 HumanitiesPolitical ScienceThe End of Bipolarity5 Marks
Question
Why did the Soviet Union, the second most powerful country in the world, disintegrate? Explain any six reasons.
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Answer

Disintegration Soviet Union:
  1. Internal weakness of Soviet political and economic institutions.
  2. Economic stagnation.
  3. Soviet resources were mainly used to maintain its nuclear and military arsenals.
  4. Awareness among Soviet people about the economic advancement of the West.
  5. Stagnation in political and administrative fields.
  6. The Communist Party was not answerable to the people.
  7. Ordinary people were alienated from the government.
  8. Poor administration, rampant corruption, inability to correct mistakes.
  9. Lack of openness and centralisation of authority.
  10. Government lost popular backing.
  11. Rise of nationalism and desire for sovereignty within the Soviet republics.
  12. Gorbachov’srule in reforming the economy and other reforms.

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