In the given political outline map of India, five states have been marked as A, B, C, D, E. Identify these states.

Read the following passage and answer the following questions:

The Cuban missile crisis was a high point of what came to be known as the Cold War. The cold War referred to the competition, the tensions and a series of confrontations between the United States and soviet Union, backed by their respective allies. Fortunately, it never escalated into a hot war, that is a full-scale war between these two powers.

a. Why was the Cuban missile crisis considered as a high point of Cold War?

b) mention any two contentious issues between USA and USSR?

c) name any two military alliances formed by the USA during the Cold War?

Read the following cartoon and answer the following questions.

a) which country is represented as a thumb?

b) what does this cartoon say about the nature of hegemony?

c) mention any operation undertaken by this country.

Describe any six consequences of the disintegration of USSR?

It is believed that a strengthened and revitalised UN is desirable in the changing world. Highlight the necessary reforms for its strengthening.