Impact of Colonialism and Imperialism

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Who Seized The Power After The Fall Of The Jacobin Government?

Q. The USA and USSR emerged as big powers after the end of the Second World War and saw geopolitical tension, also known as the Cold War. Which of the following is not true about the Cold War?

1. It was a competition between the US and Soviet Union and their respective allies.
2. The US and USSR were engaged in direct wars.
3. It triggered space race and use of tactics like proxy wars.
4. It was an ideological war between the two superpowers.

Q. What is the new alternative term for "Third World Country"?

1. Colonial nation
2. Imperialist nation
3. Developed Country
4. Developing Country

Q. Which of the following was not associated with the Non-Aligned countries during the Cold War?

1. Developing countries
2. Developed countries
3. Third World countries
4. Low-income countries

Q. India was under British rule for nearly two centuries. What policy did the British use to become the rulers of India?

1. Communism
2. Colonialism
3. Imperialism
4. Democracy

Q. Which of the following continents were mostly colonised by European powers?

1. Asia
2. South America
3. Africa
4. Antarctica

Q. refers to the subjugation of a country's people by foreign nations.

1. Colonialism
2. Marxism
3. Tyranny

Q. India has been suffering from economic inequality, which means it lacks in wealth and opportunities when compared to developed countries. What factors played a significant role in creating economic disparities in the country at the time of independence?

1. The British spent India's wealth and resources in financing the wars fought by them overseas.
2. India was colonised by the British who impoverished the country by shipping its wealth to Britain.
3. The British Imperialistic power improved the quality of life in India.
4. India was affected by the Great Depression, which depleted the country's wealth.

Q. When did India become a victim of colonisation?

1. 17th century
2. 18th century
3. 16th century
4. 19th century

Q. What has been India's position on the global political stage post independence?

1. India has focussed on increasing its military force by actively participating in the arms race.
2. India has used its military force to occupy and control other countries.
3. India has been vocal against colonisation and imperialism in other parts of the world.
4. India has provided economic support for the poorest and most underprivileged countries in the world.

Q. Which of these hold true for countries that were former colonies of European powers?

1. These countries depend on agriculture.
2. They are lagging in areas like science, technology, and education.
3. The countries do not have enough capital for developing their infrastructure.
4. These countries became world superpowers after the end of the Second World War.

Q. Which European power colonised India?

1. Russia
2. Italy
3. Britain
4. Germany

Q. Which among the following statements are true about India's campaigns in the United Nations (UN)?

1. India opposed the oppressive regimes of imperialism and colonialism in the UN.
2. India supported the policy of United Nations against racial and colour discrimination.
3. India has supported nuclear non-proliferation treaty
4. India has always supported the UN campaign against terrorism.

Q. What was India's policy for providing aid to nations in need?

1. India provided help to poor nations without conditions.
2. India supported the countries that were on their side.
3. India provided help to poor nations and later colonised them.
4. India provided aid to poor countries to increase their global political influence.

Q. Which of the following terms describes the process of subjugation of a country's people by foreign nations?

1. Neoclassism
2. Socialism
3. Military Imbroglio
4. Colonialism

Q. What does India's Non-Aligned Policy mean at the global stage?

1. India does not need any allies.
2. India did not support the USA and former USSR in their approach to only aid countries that were on their side.
3. India believed in providing aid to developing countries without any underlying conditions.
4. India wanted to increase its political influence over the developing countries with the promise of economic support.

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describe the state of indian economy on the eve of independence?

Q. Which of the following came up with the policy of Non-Alignment?

1. USA
2. China
3. India
4. USSR

Q. Imperialism refers to extending control over other countries through military forces or by gaining political or economic control.

1. True
2. False

Q. The exploitation of Asian, African, and Latin American countries by colonial powers resulted in economic inequality.

1. True
2. False

Q. This policy was followed by the Indian government during the Cold War. It implied remaining neutral and not aligning its interests to that of the two blocs of the United States (US) and the United Socialist Soviet Republic (USSR). This policy enabled India to run an independent foreign policy. This policy soon became the foundation of India's foreign policy post the Cold War. Identify this policy.

1. Population Policy
2. Anti-Natalist Policy
3. Panchsheel
4. Non-Alignment

Q. Which term describes the process of extending control over other countries through military forces or by gaining political or economic control?

1. Colonialism
2. Neoclassism
3. Military Embargo
4. Imperialism

Q. 'X' was influential in forming the Non-Aligned Movement. 'X' was also the Prime Minister of one of the largest third world countries and followed the principles of non-violence. Identify 'X'.

1. Josip Broz Tito
2. Jawaharlal Nehru
3. Boris Yeltsin
4. Gamal Abdel Nasser