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  • #2-d [2]
    Name the famous Pact that demonstrated the unity between the Congress and the Muslim League. When was it signed ?
    Ans : Lucknow pact demonstrated the unity between the congress and the Muslim League. It was signed in 1916.
  • #2-e [2]
    Why was the Congress session held at Lahore in 1929 significant to the National Movement ?
    Ans : The Lahore session was considered historic because under the guidance of congress president Jawaharlal Nehru a resolution for Pooma Swaraj (complete independance), was passed in this session. It was in this session, the Indian National Flag was hoisted and the pledge for independence was taken by the Leaders of the congress.
  • #2-f [2]
    Mention any two contributions of the IN A to the National Movement.
    Ans : Contributions of INA:

    1. The INA along with Japanese army overran many territories in south east asia. They captured the strong military post klang Klang.

    2. They gave tough fight to the british forces in assam hills and captured Ukhral and Kohima. The heroic acts of INA inspired Indians.

  • #2-g [2]
    Why was Mountbatten's Plan finally accepted by the Congress ?
    Ans : The Congress accepted the Mountbatten plan due to following reasons:

    1. The Muslim League had obstructed the smooth functioning of the Interim Government earlier so it was difficult for Congress to accept it as an ally in Government.

    2. A smaller united and strong India was better than a big but weak country.

    3. Large scale communal riots and loss of lives and property had clearly shown that much more bloodshed will occur if partition was done.

    4. Any further delay in the transfer of power could bring civil war in India as British were instigating the rulers of the native states for freedom.

    5. The Congress felt that partition would do away with communal electorates and other undemocratic procedures. (any two)

  • #2-h [2]
    What made Japan surrender to the Allies in August 1945 ?
    Ans : Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by United State caused significant damage to these cities of Japan. Huge number of casualties caused by the bombs dropped on these cities which made Japan to surrender to the Allies in August 1945.
  • #2-i [2]
    State the full forms of the following agencies of the United Nations : UNICEF and UNESCO.
    Ans : UNICEF—United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund.
    UNESCO—United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.
    (j) Human right violated in Afghanistan. For example :

    1. The women were under almost permanent "House Arrest". They could not move out of the houses. If at all they moved out, they had to wear burqa.

    2. The film or T.V. set was taboo in Afghanistan, as education in subject other than what is written in Islamic scriptures is prohibited.


    PART II (50 Marks)
    SE CTION A
  • #2-i-j [2]
    Give any two examples of Human Rights violations.
  • Qstn #3
    :
    With reference to the Union Legislature, answer the following questions:
  • #3-a [3]
    How is the Speaker of the Lok Sabha elected ? State two Disciplinary Functions of the Speaker.
    Ans : The speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected from among its own members soon after the newly elected house meets for the first time.
    Functions:

    1. The speaker preside over the meetings of the house. All speeches and remarks are addressed to the speaker.

    2. He allots time for the discussion and decides who shall have the floor.

    3. The speaker maintains order in the house when members become unruly, he may order them to withdraw or can adjourn the house.

  • #3-b [3]
    Explain two conditions under which a member of Parliament can be disqualified under the Anti-Defection Law.
    Ans :

    1. Members belonging to any political party shall be disqualified for being a member of House, if he has voluntarily given up his membership of such political party.

    2. Nominated members of a house shall be disqualified for being a member of the house, if he joins any political party after the expiry of six months from the date on which he takes his seat.

  • #3-c [4]
    Give reasons to justify why the Lok Sabha is considered to be more powerful than the Rajya Sabha.
    Ans : Lok Sabha is considered to be more powerful than the Rajya Sabha because:

    1. Motions of No confidence against the government can only be introduced and passed in the Loksabha if passed the prime minister and his council will resign hence Rajya Sabha has no real power.

    2. The money bills are introduced only in the Lok Sabha. Referring money bills to the Rajya Sabha is a mere constitutional formality.

    3. The council of Ministers is responsible only to Lok Sabha.

  • Qstn #4
    :
    The President of India is the Constitutional Head of the Indian Republic.
    In this context, answer the following questions:
  • #4-a [3]
    How is the President elected ?
    Ans : The President is elected by the members of an Electoral College consisting of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and of the Legislative Assemblies of the states and the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry.
  • #4-b [3]
    Mention three types of Emergencies that the President is empowered to proclaim.
    Ans : (i) National Emergency: It is declared when president of India is satisfied that the security of India or any part there of is threatened or is likely to be threatened by war or external aggression.
    (ii) Financial Emergency: It is declared when financial stability or credit of India is threatened.
    (iii) Constitutional Emergency: It is declared when the government of a state Cannot run according to the provisions of the constitution or when a state government is unable to carry out the directions of the Union government due to a political deadlock or failure.
  • #4-c [4]
    Explain briefly any four 'Executive Powers' of the President.
    Ans : Executives powers of the President:

    1. Power to appoint and remove the High Dignitaries of the state like Attorney— General of India, Auditor-General of India, chief justice and judges of the Supreme Courts and the High Courts, etc.

    2. Administration of Union Territories and Border Areas.

    3. President is the head of all Union officials. All executive orders are issued in the name of the President.

    4. Control over the State Governments during President's rule.

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