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| 1. |
What is Comintern? |
| Answer» SOLUTION :An INTERNATIONAL unionof pro-Bolshevik SOCIALIST PARTIES. | |
| 2. |
The constitution of 1792 vested the power to make laws in the National Assembly, which was directly elected. |
| Answer» SOLUTION :The CONSTITUTION of 1791 VESTED the power to make laws in the NATIONAL Assembly, which was INDIRECTLY elected. | |
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How was the National Assembly recognised and how did it start exercising its powers? |
| Answer» Solution :When people revolted, Louis XVI finally gave recognition to the National Assembly and accepted the FACT that his POWERS now would be checked by a Constitution. On 4 AUGUST, 1789, the National Assembly passed a law abolishing the feudal system of oligations and taxes. Members of the clergy too were FORCED to give up their privileges. Tithes were ABOLISHED and lands owned by the church were confiscated by the government. As a result, the government acquired assets worth 2 billions livres. | |
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In World War - II Allied powers were initially led by United Kingdom and _________________ . |
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| 5. |
On which of the following issues did liberals and radicals differ? |
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Answer» PROPERTY and privileges |
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| 6. |
Why Kulaks needed to be eliminated? |
| Answer» Solution :To DEVELOP modern forms and RUN them along industrial lives with MACHINERY, it was necessary to eliminate Kulaks, TAKE away LAND from peasant and establish state controlledlarge farms. | |
| 7. |
French society in the 18th century was divided into three estates, and only members of the_____________ paid taxes. |
| Answer» Solution :third estate | |
| 8. |
State any three impacts of French Revolution in France. |
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Answer» Solution :(i) Feudalism of FRANCE was thrown away by the PEOPLE. (ii) Privileges of CHURCH, nobles were abolished. (iii) Monarchy was abolished and REPUBLIC was ESTABLISHED in France. |
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| 9. |
Hjalmar Schacht was ____________ |
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Answer» An ECONOMIST |
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| 10. |
What was 'Genocidal war' ? |
| Answer» Solution :It was war which RESULTED in the mass murder of SELECTED groups of INNOCENT civilians of EUROPE. | |
| 11. |
Arrange the following in the correct squence : (i) Bastar rebellion(ii) Setting up of Imperial Forest Research institute (iii) Further expansion of railways (iv) Kalangs rebelled against the Dutch |
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Answer» i-iii-iv-ii |
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| 12. |
How did Hitler power in Germany ? |
| Answer» Solution :Hitler was a powerful SPEAKER. His passion and his words moved and inspired people. In 1923, Hitler marched to with his followers to capture power. He failed and was arrested for treason and later relesed. But during the Great Depression, Nazism became a mass movement. During the economic depression, the Nazi propaganda STIRRED hopes of a better FUTURE. By 1932, the Nazi Party had become the largest party and Hitler became the chancellor of Germany. | |
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Explain any five features of the constitution of 1791, framed by the National Assembly in France. |
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Answer» Solution :The five features of constitution of France are: (i) Constitutional Monarchy: The constitution made France a constitutional monarchy. In this system, monarch would remain monarch but all legislative powers would be transferred to the National Assembly. (ii) National Assembly: It was indirectly elected. In it, citizens voted for a group of electors, who in turn chose the assembly. Once chosen, National Assembly would keep a control on the country. (iii) Right to Vote: HOWEVER, not all citizens had the right to vote, only men above 25 years of age, who paid taxes equal to at least 3 DAYS of a labourer.s wage were given the status of active citizens. Only active citizens were entitled to vote. (iv) Powers of National Assembly: National Assembly had the power to make laws. It is voted by about 50,000 electors and constituted of 745 MEMBERS. It could keep control on both king and the ministers. (v) Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizens: The constitution BEGAN with the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizens. Rights such as the right to life, freedom of speech, freedom of opinion, equality before law, were established as natural and inalienable rights. |
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| 14. |
Why did the French government increase the taxes? |
| Answer» SOLUTION :To meet its regular expenses, such as the cost of maintaining an ARMY, the court, running government offices or UNIVERSITIES, the STATE was forced to increase the taxes. | |
| 15. |
Between which three continents triangular slave trade was held? |
| Answer» Solution :The TRIANGULAR SLAVE trade was HELD between EUROPE, Africa and America. | |
| 16. |
What are the various uses of forests in our day-to-day lives? |
| Answer» Solution : (i) Paper is used for making books, wood is used for desks and tables, doors and windows, dyes are used for colouring our clothes, we get spices to add to our food, the cellophanewrapper of toffees, tendu leaf in bidis, GUM, honey and coffee, TEA and rubber. (ii) Oil in chocolates comes from sal seeds, the tannin used to convert skins and hides intoleather or the herbs used for MEDICAL purposes are all derived from forests. (iii) Forests also provide bamboo, wood for fuel, grass charcoal, packaging, fruits, flowers,animals, birds, ETC. | |
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Assertion (A) : The First World War a deep imprint on European society and polity. Reason (R ) : Soldiers were placed below the civilians. |
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Answer» Both A and R are TRUE and R is the correct EXPLANATION of A. |
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| 19. |
Which of the following can best define Nazism ? |
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Answer» Hitler's DETERMINATION to make Germany a great nation. |
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| 20. |
What were the main causes of the revolt of Bastar? |
| Answer» Solution :In 1905, the British put a stop on shifting cultivation, HUNTING and collection of forest produce, which affected the people of Bastar. Some of the villagers were allowed to stay in the Reserved forests on the condition that theywould cut and transport trees and protect the forests from fire for forest department for free.People of other villages were displaced without any notice or compensation.Villagers had been suffering from increased land rents and demand for free LABOUR by British officials. The PROBLEMS were added by the terrible famines of 1899-1900 and 1907-08.These conditions thus led to a revolt by the people of Bastar. | |
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Study the picture and answer the question that follows: Look at the above picture and identify it.(a) Imperial forest school of Dehradun(b)Reserved forests (c) Both (a) and (b)(d) None of the above |
| Answer» SOLUTION :IMPERIAL FOREST SCHOOL of DEHRADUN | |
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Four places A, B, C and D are marked on the outline political map of France. Identify any three of these places with the help of the following information. (i) Many influential deputies made their places to National and Legislative assemblies. (ii) Mass execution during the Reign of terror. (iii) Capital of France (iv) Focal point of the French Revolution |
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Answer» SOLUTION :(a) BORDEAUX (b) NANTES MARSEILLES (c) Paris (d) Marseilles |
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| 23. |
Give one characteristic of a socialist. |
| Answer» Solution :Socialists are against private PROPERTY and saw it as the root of all social ILLS of the TIME. | |
| 24. |
In the early 19th century, the colonial government thought that forests were______ |
| Answer» SOLUTION :UNPRODUCTIVE | |
| 25. |
The Bolshevik party was renamed the Communist Russian Bolshevik Party. |
| Answer» SOLUTION :The Bolshevik Party was RENAMED the Russian COMMUNIST Party. | |
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What social changes can be seen in society after industrialisation? OR What was the impact of industriall society on the social life of the people? |
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Answer» Solution :After INDUSTRIALISATION following changes were seen in the society: (i) Industrialisation brouht men, women and children to factories. (ii) Working hours were often long and wages were low. (iii) Unemployment was common, particularly during times of low demand for industrial goods. (iv) Housing and sanitation problems were growing rapidly. V. Almostall industries were properties of individuals. vi. Liberals and radicals searched for SOLUTIONS to these issues. vii. Many liberals and radicals themselves were often property OWNERS and employers. viii so, it wa the when new cities came up and new industrial regions developed, RAILWAYS expanded and the industrial Revolution occurred. |
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| 27. |
Name the communities living in Bastar. |
| Answer» SOLUTION :Maria and MURIA GONDS, Dhurwas, Bhatras and Halbas are the communities living in BASTAR. | |
| 28. |
Who were considered 'undesirable' by Hitler ? |
| Answer» Solution :Jews, Gypsies, coloured and BLACKS living in Nazi Germany were considered as inferior races, who threatened the biological purity of .Supeior Aryas. RACE and were CALLED UNDESIRABLE by HITLER. | |
| 29. |
What does 'Hyperinflation' mean ? |
| Answer» Solution :It.s SITUATION when PRICES rise PHENOMENALLY HIGH. | |
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Where is Bastar located? |
| Answer» Solution :Bastar is LOCATED in the SOUTHERNMOST part of Chhattisgarh and it borders Andhra PRADESH,Odisha and MAHARASHTRA. | |
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During the 1908 Revolution, Tsar allowed the creation of an elected consultative Parliament or Duna. |
| Answer» Solution :During the 1905 REVOLUTION, Tsar ALLOWED the CREATION fo an elected consultative Parliament or Duma. | |
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Assertion: In spite of collectivisation, production did not increase immediately. Reason : In fact, the bad harvest of 1930-1933 led to one of the most devastating famines in Soviet history when over 4 million died. |
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Answer» Both A and R are TRUE and R is the correct EXPLANATION of A. |
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World War I left Russia in such a situation that it led to February revolution in Petrograd. Do you agree? |
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Answer» Solution :(i) In World War I, Russian defeats were shocking and demoralising. Russia,s army lost badly in Germany and Austria between 1914 and 1916. ii. As they retreated, the Russian army destroyed crops and buildings to prevent the enemy from beign able to live off the land.The destruction of crops and buildings LED to over 3 million refugees in Russia. iii. The war had a severe impact on industry. Russi.s own industries were few in number adn the country was cut off from other suppliers of industrial goods by German control of the Baltic Sea. iv. Industrial equipment disintegrated more rapidly in Russia than elsewhere in Europe. By 1916, railway lines BEGAN to break down. v.Able bodied men were sent to feed the army. For the people in the cities, BREAD and flour became scarce. By the winter of 1916, riots at bread shops were common. vi. In the winter of 1917, conditions in the capital, Petrograd, were GRIM. In February 1917, food shortages were deeply FELT in the workers quarters, leading to lockouts and about fifty factories called a strike. |
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Arrange the following in the correct sequence: (ii) The Directory rule in France |
| Answer» SOLUTION :ii-i-iiii-iv | |
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What was the socialist system? |
| Answer» Solution :Socialists were against private property and felt it to be the ROT cause ofall social ills. They felt that though propety provided employment, it gave personal gains to property owners, not to the one who contributeed to make the property productive. Socialists wated that landowners should PAY attention to collective INTEREST, rather than their own personal interests. | |
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Name the three categories of forests as mentioned in the Act of 1878 |
| Answer» SOLUTION :RESERVED, PROTECTED and VILLAGE FORESTS. | |
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Write a few lines to show what you know about : Kulaks |
| Answer» Solution :They were well to do peasants. By 1927-28 the towns of Soviet Russia were facing an acute problem of GRAIN supplis.Kulaks were THOUGHT to be party RESPONSIBLE for this. ALSO to develop modern farms and run them along industrial lines, the Party under the LEADERSHIP of Stalin thought it was necessary Kulaks. | |
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Arrange the following in the correct sequence: (i) Napoleon-King of France |
| Answer» SOLUTION :iii-iv-i-ii | |
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What were 'Criminal tribes' forced to do by the British? |
| Answer» Solution :They were FORCED to work INSTEAD in FACTORIES, mines and plantations under BRITISH supervision. | |
| 40. |
The demand for _____crops increased in 19th century Europe. |
| Answer» SOLUTION :COMMERCIAL | |
| 41. |
How could English ships be built without a regular supply of strong and durable timber? |
| Answer» Solution : (i) SEARCH parties of Great Britain were sent to explore the FOREST REGIONS of India.(II) Within a decade, trees were being felled on a massive scale and VAST quantities of timberwere being exported from India. | |
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What was the demand of workers of St. Petersberg in 1904? |
| Answer» Solution :The workers went on a STRIKE demanding a reductio in the working DAY to eight HOURS, an INCREASE in wages and improvement in working conditions. | |
| 43. |
Who formed the First and Second Estates of French Society? |
| Answer» Solution :The CLERGY and the nobility were the members of the FIRST and second ESTATE respectively. | |
| 44. |
What rights were provided by the French Constitution? |
| Answer» Solution :The Constitution began with a Declaration of the RIGHTS of Man and Citizen. Rights such as the right to life, freedom of speech, freedom of opinion, equality before law were established. These rights were considered as natural rights, which belonged to each human being by birth and could not be taken away. It was the duty of the GOVERNMENT to protect these natural rights of the citizens. | |
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There are many tribes living in India. Visit any one of them and give a brief on the life led bythe tribals. |
| Answer» Solution :(i) Most of the tribals in India live in far off villages.(ii) They look after EARTH, show RESPECT to the SPIRIT of rivers, forests and mountain. (iii) If they WANT to buy some wood or take wood from other villagers, they pay taxes likedevsari. (iv) Some tribals also keep men for protecting their forests. (v) They also do hunting for fuel, animals. meat, ETC. | |
| 46. |
Who was Stalin? |
| Answer» SOLUTION :Stalin was a close associate of Lenin and CAME to POWER inRussia after Lenin.s death. He INTRODUCED firm emergency measures. | |
| 47. |
The terms ‘Old Regime' is usually used to describe |
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Answer» the reign of KING LOUIS XVI |
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Explain some of the common customs and beliefs of the Bastar people. |
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Answer» SOLUTION :Common customs and beliefs of the Bastar people (i) Believed that land is given by mother EARTH. (ii) Respect shown to the SPIRITS of RIVER, forest and mountain. (iii) All natural resources to be looked after. (iv) Anyone seen cutting forests has to pay a fee. |
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| 49. |
Which of the following is not a local name of the shifting cultivation? |
| Answer» SOLUTION :Kharif | |
| 50. |
Germany's crime against humanity invited _______________ condemnation. |
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