The World We Live In
THE WORLD WE LIVE IN
1.What does the term “Globalization”mean?
2.What are the advantages of globalization?
3.What are the disadvantages of globalization?
4.In which two cities of Japan atom bombs were dropped?
5.What are the disadvantages of overpopulation?
6.Give two examples of terrorist attacks.
7.What does global warming lead to?
8.What has led to pollution?
9.What does deforestation mean?What are the disadvantages of deforestation?
10.How can we save the environment?
11.Explain the phrase-‘there are no winners in a war”.
12.Why is the arms race a threat to humanity?
13.What is the key to survival in this global world?
14.Explain the following terms:
a)Fossil fuels b)malnutrition c)recession d)multinational company e)global
THE GREAT UPRISING
1. Who was the last Mughal emperor had neither territory nor power?
2.Which method was used by the British to suppress the independence of the rulers?
3.Which attitude of the British led to resentment among people?
4.Name the rifle that was introduced in the British army.
5.In which place the revolt of 1857 started?
6.W ho led the 1857 revolt from Lucknow?
7.Name the last Mughal emperor who was deported to Rangoon.
8.What was the policy/method followed by the British after the Revolt of 1857?
9.State the historical back ground associated with the revolt of the 1857.
10.Write about the different types of causes which were responsible for the revolt of 1857.
11.Name the important places associated with the revolt of 1857 along with the leaders.
12.Who were the British commanders responsible for crushing the revolt of 1857?
13.What were the main reasons for the failure of the revolt?
14.What were the major changes underwent in the British polices after 1858? Or
What were the administrative changes took place after 1858?
15.What were the changes in the British army took place after 1858?
16.Give the reasons why the annexation of Awadh was seen as an act of betrayal on the part of the British.
17.Give the reasons why Indian historians have described the Revolt of 1857 as the First war of Independence.
18.How did peasants suffer under the British rule? Why did the displacement of the old ruling classes affect the poets and musicians?
19.List the grievances of the sepoys against the company. What was the greased cartridges incident?
20.Why was MangalPanday hanged? What happened on 10th May 1857?
21.Define following terms:
i.Poligars
ii.Mutiny
iii.Martial race
iv.Indigo
v.Cartridge
REFORMS IN INDIAN SOCIETY
1. Why did Raja Rammohun Roy decide to reform religion first? Discuss his religious reforms.
2.Name the reformers along with their associated organization or movement and State their contributions to Indian Society in 18th Century or early 19th century..(refer page115)
3.Discuss the role of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar in improving the lot of women.
4.List the social evils against which DayanandSaraswati raised his voice.Why was the AryaSamaj founded
5.Describe the role of Annie Besant as a social reformer.
6.Who was Sri Narayana Guru? How did he contribute to the socio-religious reform movement?
7.What according to Sir Syed Ahmad Khan had kept the Muslim community backward? How did he try to reform the then Muslim Society?
8.Write short notes on the following::
a.Henry Louis Vivian Deroziob.KandukuriVeeresalingamc.Swami Vivekananda
9.Who brought reforms among the Parsees? State the reforms brought by them.
10.Write about the progress of social reforms till 18TH or early 19th century.
11.State the role of the press in 19th century in an awakening of the Indians. Name the famous news papers started at that time still they are functioning.
12.Define following terms:
i.Idol-worship ii.Polygamy iii.Purdah System.
United Nations Organisation
1. Who are the architects of the United Nations Organisation?
2. When did the United Nations form?
3. State the objectives of the United Nations Organisation.
4. Mention basic principles of the United Nations Organisation.
5. Name the place associated with the UN head quarters.
6. What are the principle organs of the United Nations Organisation?
7. Name the official languages of UNO.
8.Who is the present Secretary General of the UNO?
9.Which is the most powerful organ of the UN?
10.Which organ of the United Nations called the World Parliament?
11.Which organ of the UN comprises all the members of the UN?
12.How many members or delegates can be sent to UN by its member Nation?
13.State the functions of the General Assembly. (Any five)
14.Which organ of the UN passes budget?
15.Which organ of the UN called its executive wing?
16.Define Veto Power. Which organ of the UN enjoys ‘Veto’ power?
17.State the composition of the Security Council.
18.Name the five permanent members of the Security Council or UN.
19.Mention the functions of the Security Council.
20.Write the abbreviations for UN, ICJ, ECOSOC, WHO, UNICEF and UNESCO.
21.How many judges do ICJ consists. Name the place associated with the headquarters of the ICJ?
22.State the functions of the International Court of Justice.
23. Mention the functions of the Economic and Social Council.
25.Write any one function of the Trusteeship Council.
26.What are the functions of the UN Secretariat? Mention the term of the UN Secretary General.
27.When did UN receive the Noble Peace Prize?
28.Define the term ‘Apartheid’.
29.Mention the achievements of the UN.
30.Write about the relations between India and the UN.