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  • #2-d [2]
    What were the two basic reasons responsible for the Surat Split in 1907 between the Early Nationalists and the Assertive Nationalists ?
    Ans : The moderates wanted to achieve Swaraj through constitution means and Assertives believed that unless they put stronger pressure on the government they would never achieve their object.
    The moderates believed in only resolutions and petitions. After the Partition of Bengal the assertive came to believe that it was impossible to gain any concession by petitions and prayers.
  • #2-e [2]
    Mention any one provision each of the Gandhi-lrwin Pact signed in 1931.
    Ans : Gandhi-lrwin signed a Pact on 5th March, 1931. One of the. provision was to release all political prisoners except those guilty of violence.
  • #2-f [2]
    State two important objectives of the Indian National Army.
    Ans : Two important objectives of the INA were :

    1. To mobilize all their forces effectively to lead Indian people to regain their lost freedom.

    2. To prepare the Indian people inside and outside India for an armed struggle.

  • #2-g [2]
    Name the three members of the Cabinet Mission.
    Ans : Lord Patrick-Lawrence, Sir Stafford Cripps and Mr. Alexander.
  • #2-h [2]
    Mention any two terms of the Treaty of Versailles signed on June 28, 1919.
    Ans : (i-) The Treaty declared Germany guilty of aggression. She had to pay a very heavy war indemnity of 33 billion dollars.
    (ii-) The area of the Rhine Valley was to be demilitarized Germany could not maintain or construct any fortification on either bank of the Rhine.
  • #2-i [2]
    State two factors which were responsible for the failure of the League of Nations.
    Ans : Failure of the League of Nations:

    1. All the great powers were not its members. The United States was not a member at all. In 1925, Germany joined the organization while Russia was allowed entry in 1934. Later, both Germany and Japan left the League. The League, therefore, lacked universal representation.

    2. The permanent members always opposed decisions which went against their own interests.


    (j)
    (i.) To promote international co-operation in political, economic, social, cultural, educational and health fields.
    (ii.) To discuss matters relating to international peace and security.
    PART II (50 Marks)
  • #2-i-j [2]
    Mention two functions of the General Assembly.
  • Qstn #3
    :
    With reference to the Indian Parliament, explain the following:
  • #3-a [2]
    The tenure of the members of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
    Ans : The tenure of the Lok Sabha is five years.
    Rajya Sabha is a permanent body. The members of the Rajya Sabha have a six year term. 1/3 of its members retire at the end of every second year and the equal member of new members are elected to fill the vacancies.
  • #3-b [4]
    The composition of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
    Ans : Composition of Lok Sabha—The maximum strength of Lok Sabha provided by constitution is 552. 530 members of Lok Sabha are elected by direct election on basis on universal adult franchise and 20 represent Union territories. President nominates 2 members from the Anglo Indian Community.
    Rajya Sabha has 250 members. Out of these 238 members are elected by the states and the union territories and 12 members are nominated by the President of India.
  • #3-c [4]
    It powers to make laws on subjects mentioned in the
    Ans : Powers to make laws on subjects mentioned in:
    (i) Union List: The Parliament has exclusive powers to make laws with respect to matters mentioned in the 98 subjects. Union List like Defence, Finance, Communications, Foreign Policy etc.
    (ii) Concurrent List: Both the Parliament have the right to make laws on 47 subjects mentioned in the Concurrent list. In the case of conflict between a central and the state law, the laws made by the state shall prevail.
  • #3-c-i
    Union List
  • #3-c-ii
    Concurrent List.
  • Qstn #4
    :
    The Cabinet holds a pivotal position in the working of the Indian Parliamentary Government. In this context discuss the following :
  • #4-a [2]
    The formation of the Cabinet.
    Ans : The formation of the Cabinet: The Cabinet means the Council consisting of the Prime Minister and other ministers of Cabinet rank. These ministers are important party leaders and trusted men of the Prime Ministers. The Cabinet consists of some 25 senior ministers. All cabinet ministers are ministers but all ministers are not cabinet members.
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