In what sense did the Cold War manage to ensure human survival ?

‘‘The Indo-China war of 1962 dented India’s image at home and abroad.’’ Do you agree with the statement ? Justify your answer with any three arguments.

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If you are given a chance to make some changes in India’s foreign policy keeping into mind our national interests, suggest any three such changes.

The road to peace in Punjab was not an easy one. Evaluate the efforts made in this direction from 1984 to 1997.

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‘‘In the midst of competition and conflicts, a consensus appeared to have emerged among most political parties in India after the Lok Sabha elections in 2004.’’ Validate the statement with any three suitable arguments.

Why was the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, held in Rio de Janeiro, called the Earth Summit ?

How did the split in Czechoslovakia differ from breaking apart of Yugoslavia ?