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In the given political outline map of the world, five countries have been marked as


±A, ±B, ±C, ± D and ± E . Identify these countries on the basis of information given


below and write their correct names in your answer book along with their respective


serial number of the information used and the concerned alphabets as per the


following format :



(i) The country where ‘Earth Summit’ was held in June 1992.


(ii) A leading contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.


(iii) A country is known for its anti-dam pro-river movements.


(iv) A country exempted from the requirement of the Kyoto Protocol.


(v) The second largest producer of crude oil in the world.

(i) The Earth Summit was held at Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. (Alphabet C)


(ii) United State is the leading contributor to Greenhouse gases. ( Alphabet B)


(iii) India is known for its anti-dam pro-river movements. (Alphabet E)


(iv) China is exempted from the requirement of the Kyoto Protocol. (Alphabet A)


(v) Iraq is the second largest producer of crude oil in the world. ( Alphabet D)


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Study the following cartoon carefully and answer the questions that follow :


(i) Identify and name the leader shown on the right in the cartoon.


(ii) What type of relationship does the cartoon indicate between the people and the ruler?


(iii) In your opinion, how successful was the approach adopted by the leader on the right to solve the issue of Princely States?

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Note: The following question is for visually impaired candidates only in lieu of


Answer the following questions :


(I) Name the Deputy Prime Minister in the first Council of Ministers under Jawaharlal Nehru.


(ii) Before signing the Instrument of Accession with the Indian The government, what assurance was given to the Maharaja of Manipur?


(iii) Which section of the people in Hyderabad rose against the Nizam and why?

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Note: The following question is for the Visually Impaired candidates only, in lieu of


Answer the following questions :


(i) Name the country where ‘Montreal Protocol’ was signed in 1987.


(ii) Name the country where ‘Kyoto Protocol’ was agreed upon in 1997.


(iii) Which country mainly advocated the view that the major responsibility of curbing gas emissions rests with the developed countries?


(iv) Which country from North America is known for its forest movements?


(v) Mention the South American country which is facing enormous pressure due to deforestation.

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How did India play a crucial role in the Non-aligned Movement during the Cold War period? Explain.

OR


Why did the Soviet Union, the second most powerful country in the world, disintegrate? Explain any six reasons.