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Highlight any one major reason that compelled both the superpowers to avoid the risk of another world war.

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Highlight any two features of the old system of social welfare that got destroyed due to shock therapy.


One of the major reasons that compelled both the superpowers to avoid the risk of another world war is that- both the superpowers were equipped with nuclear arsenals which could have easily annihilated the countries if there was any third world war. The war also took a turn where it was now the war of minds.


OR
Two systems of the old system of social welfare that got destroyed due to shock therapy can be as follows:
1. The government topped all the subsidies.
2. The collective farming system collapsed and there was no food security.


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Describe any two Directive Principles of State Policy that aim to promote international peace and security.

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If you are asked to highlight any two important demands for the welfare of the poor people of your locality, which two demands would you like to raise ? Justify your demands with arguments.