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Highlight any one democratic value which the bureaucratic and authoritarian Soviet System lacked.

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What is meant by ‘Western Alliance’ formed during the Cold War period?


The Communist Party of the Soviet Union was the only party allowed to function in the Union. This ONE PARTY SYSTEM meant that elections did not OFFER CHOICE and OPPORTUNITY to the people.


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The Western Alliance refers to the bloc formed by nations that believed in capitalism and democracy and was spearheaded by the United States and countries of Western Europe.


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2

Justify the reorganization of states in India on a language basis by giving one suitable argument.

 3

Highlight any one benefit of having an International Organization.

OR


Explain the importance of ‘Arms Control’ as a measure of traditional security.


 4

Which one of the following statements related to the Iraq invasion by the US is incorrect?

(a) More than forty other countries were involved in this invasion.


(b) The UN had given consent to invade Iraq.


(c) The invasion was to prevent Iraq from developing weapons of mass destruction.


(d) The US lost over 3000 military personnel in this war.


 5

Identify any one similarity between the United Front Government of 1996 and the National Front Government of 1989.