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

Why was the national emergency declared in India on June 25, 1975? Analyse any three consequences of the emergency.

Suppose there had been no Cold War, how would that situation have affected India's foreign policy?

"Globalisation has shifted power from nation-states to global consumers." Justify the statement.

In what way do the coalition governments prove to be more democratic than the one-party governments?

State the main issues in Indian politics in the period after 1989. What different configurations of political parties these differences lead to?

Study the cartoon given below carefully and answer the following questions:

1. The given cartoon is related to which country?
2. Which two symbols in this cartoon helped in identifying the country?
3. What message does this cartoon convey to the world?

Study the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:
Sardar Sarovar Project is a multipurpose mega-scale dam. It required relocation of around two and a half lakh people from the villages. Issues of relocation and proper rehabilitation of the project-affected people were first raised by the local activist groups. It was around 1988–89 that the issues crystallised under the banner of the NBA a loose collective of local voluntary organisations.

1. Why is the Sardar Sarovar Project mentioned as multipurpose mega-scale dam?
2. Why was it opposed by the villagers?
3. Name the organisations which led the movement against this project.
4. What was the main demand of the local activist groups?

Briefly explain the role of opposition parties in India.

How has state capacity received a boost as a consequence of globalization? Explain

Explain how the General Elections of 1952 in India were a landmark in the history of democracy all over the world.