Q. How has foreign trade integrated markets of different countries in the world? Explain with examples.

Q. How are some countries in the world facing foundational challenge of democracy? Explain with examples.

Q. Why was the Tonkin Free School started in 1907 in Vietnam?

1. To provide modern education
2. To provide western-style education
3. To provide education to French children
4. To provide education to Vietnamese only

Q. In which of the following countries is democracy not preferred over dictatorship?

1. Bangladesh
2. Sri Lanka
3. Pakistan
4. India

Q. Which one of the following is true about the Treaty of Constantinople of 1832?

1. It recognised Turkey as an independent nation.
2. It recognised Greece as an independent nation.
3. It recognised France as an independent nation.
4. It recognised Germany as an independent nation.

Q. Describe the second popular movement for democracy of Nepal.

Q. Which one of the following cities has emerged as the 'electronic capital' of India?

1. Delhi
2. Kolkata
3. Bangalore
4. Hyderabad

Q. Which one of the following is not a characteristic of 'Special Economic Zone'?

1. Government has allowed flexibility in labour laws
2. They do not have to pay taxes for a long period
3. They have world class facilities
4. They do not have to pay taxes for an initial period of five years

Q. 'Hallmark' is used as a logo for which one of the following?

1. Electronic goods
2. Jewellery
3. Agricultural products
4. Electrical goods

Q. Describe the process of 'Unification of Italy'.

Q. Explain the circumstances under which Gandhiji decided to call off the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1931.

Q. On what basis industrial sector is classified into public and private sectors?

1. Ownership of enterprises
2. Employment conditions
3. The nature of economic activity
4. Number of workers employed in the enterprise

Q. Who among the following hosted the Congress at Vienna in 1815?

1. King of Netherlands
2. Giuseppe Mazzini
3. Otto Von Bismarck
4. Duke Metternich

Q. Which one of the following Viceroys announced a vague offer of 'domination status' for India in October 1929?

1. Lord Dalhousie
2. Lord Irwin
3. Lord Mountbatten
4. None of these

Q. How do state or regional political parties contribute in strengthening federalism and democracy in India? Explain with examples.

Q. How do pressure groups and movements exert pressure on politics? Explain with an example.

Q. In which one of the following states does 'Shiv Sena' exist as a regional political party?

1. Karnataka
2. Maharashtra
3. Gujarat
4. Madhya Pradesh

Q. Banks provide a higher rate of interest on which of the following accounts?

1. Savings account
2. Current account
3. Fixed deposits for very short period
4. Fixed deposits for long period

Q. Which one of the following is a non-metallic mineral?

1. Lead
2. Copper
3. Tin
4. Limestone

Q. Which one of the following agreements gave reserved seats to the 'Depressed Classes' in Provincial and Central Legislative Councils?

1. Lucknow Pact
2. Gandhi-Irwin Pact
3. Poona Pact
4. None of these

Q. Explain improvements made by the Indian Railways in its functioning.

Q. "Information and communication technology has played a major role in spreading out products and services across countries". Support the statement.

Q. Which is the main source of credit for rich urban households in India?

1. Informal sector
2. Traders
3. Moneylenders
4. Formal sector

Q. Who, among the following, was the founder of "Hoa Hao Movement' in Vietnam?

1. Phan Chu Trinh
2. Liang Qichao
3. Huyanh Phu So
4. Phan Boi Chau

Q. Which one of the following countries has a federal system of government?

1. Congo
2. Sudan
3. Tanzania
4. South Africa

Q. Which one of the following facilities is offered by the Election Commission to a recognised political party?

1. Party Name
2. Manifesto
3. Election Symbol
4. Election Funds

Q. Describe any three steps taken by the French to develop agriculture in Vietnam.

Q. Mention any four merits and any two demerits of air transport.

Q. Which one of the following states has the highest road density?

1. Goa
2. Gujarat
3. Kerala
4. Karnataka

Q. Why is iron and steel industry called the basic industry? Explain any three reasons.