CBSE Class 12 Political Science Alternative Centers Of Power Worksheet

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Question. Which one among the following objectives for the formation of ASEAN is incorrect?
(a) A forum of interaction among the ASEAN members.
(b) To create a defence policy to be followed by its members.
(c) To create a common market in the region.
(d) To stop territorial disputes.

Answer : B 

Question. Which among the following statements about the objectives for the establishment of the European Union is false?
(a) To provide a common foreign policy
(b) Creation of a single currency
(c) Establishment of a common market
(d) Cooperation on justice and home affairs

Answer : C

Question. Two member countries of European Union are…………… .
(a) Japan and China
(b) Australia and Mauritius
(c) Poland and Czech Republic
(d) Indonesia and Malaysia

Answer : C

Question. In which year, the organisation for European Economic Cooperation was established?
(a) 1949
(b) 1948
(c) 1945
(d) 1957

Answer : B 

Question. In 2003, ASEAN agreed to establish an ASEAN community comprising of how many pillars?
(a) Three
(b) Two
(c) Five
(d) Four

Answer : A 

Question. The 13th conference of BRICS in June 2021 was held in which of the following countries?
(a) Russia
(b) USA
(c) India
(d) Brazil

Answer : C

Question. Bangkok Declaration is related to which of the following?
(a) SAARC
(b) BRICS
(c) EU
(d) ASEAN

Answer : D 

Question. Name the countries which resisted Maastricht Treaty.
(a)Britain and France
(b) France and USA
(c) Germany and Britain
(d) Denmark and Sweden

Answer : D

Question. Name the country whose foreign policy did not give much attention to ASEAN during Cold War.
(a) China
(b) Indonesia
(c) India
(d) Thailand

Answer : C 

Question. Which of the following countries has the world’s second-largest number of start-up enterprises?
(a) USA
(b) India
(c) Israel
(d) China

Answer : C

Question. The headquarters of SAARC is located in ………
(a) India
(b) Maldives
(c) Nepal
(d) Bhutan

Answer : C

Question. Which among the following was the first non-communist country to establish an embassy in China?
(a) India
(b) USA
(c) Japan
(d) Russia

Answer : A

Question. Which among the following statement about BRICS is correct?
(a) BRICS was founded to promote the welfare of the people of South Asia and to imporve their quality of life.
(b) BRIC turned into BRICS after the inclusion of South Africa in its first meeting in the year 2009.
(c) BRICS was established to create a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) for investment, labour and services.
(d) The headquarters of the BRICS are at Kathmandu (Nepal).

Answer : B

Question. Which country among the followoing is not a member of SAARC?
(a) India
(b) Myanmar
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Nepal

Answer : B

Question. Which of the following is the observer country of SAARC?
(a) Sri Lanka
(b) Bangladesh
(c) Bhutan
(d) China

Answer : D

Question. Two founder members of ASEAN are ………… and……………
(a) Australia and China
(b) Indonesia and Malaysia
(c) Mauritius and Myanmar
(d) Cambodia and Vietnam

Answer : B 

Question. In which year, China ended its political and economic isolation with USA?
(a) 1971
(b) 1972
(c) 1973
(d) 1974

Answer : B

Question. Which of the following was not an impact of New Economic Policy of China?
(a) New trading laws and creation of Special Economic Zones
(b) Privatization of agriculture led to decline of agricultural production.
(c) China has become an important place for Foreign Direct Investment in the world.
(d) Due to large foreign exchange reserves, China was able to make big investments in other countries.

Answer : B 

Question. The Circle shown in the ASEAN Flag symbolise …… .
(a) Unity of ASEAN as it represents ten members of South-East Asian countries.
(b) Disintegration of South-East Asean countries.
(c) Political and Social stability of ASEAN member countries
(d) None of the above

Answer : A

Question. Which among the following statement is true?
(a) Iran is a observer country of SAARC.
(b) Russia is the founder country of BRIC.
(c) The Organisation for European Economic Cooperation (OEEC) was established in 1949.
(d) Thailand is a member country of ASEAN.

Answer : C 

Question. Which of the following factors makes Russia a powerful country in the world?
(a) It is a nuclear state with huge stock of sophisticated weapons.
(b) It has reserves of minerals, natural resources and gases.
(c) It is a permanent member of UN Security Council.
(d) All of these

Answer : D

Question. On what basis one can say that India has emerged as an important global player in the 21st century?
(a) Due to its economic and cultural position
(b) Due to its strategic location
(c) Due to its military power
(d) All of the above

Answer : D 

Question. Which of the following country is NOT a member of BRICS?
(a) Russia
(b) China
(c) South Africa
(d) Sri Lanka

Answer : D 

Question. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with regard to the European Union?
1. The EU over the time has turned from economic union to a political one.
2. The attempt to EU to have its own constitution failed.
3. It has its own flag, athem, founding date and currency.
Codes
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Only 3
(d) All of these

Answer : D 

Question. Consider the following and arrange them in correct sequence.
1. ASEAN Vision
2. European Union
3. European Economic Community
4. Open Door Policy
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(a) 2, 1, 4 and 3
(b) 3, 2, 4 and 1
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 2, 4, 1 and 3

Answer : B

1) Write the full forms of: EU, ASEAN, OEEC, UNSC.

2) When were the following found: OEEC, The Council of Europe, European Economic Commity, European Union.

3) What are the aims of European Union?

4) What are the features of European Union?

5) Which factors brought about the formation of European Union?

6) How does EU exercise its economic, political, diplomatic and military influence?

7) Name the currency of EU.

8) Why was ASEAN formed?

9) When was ASEAN formed?

10) Name the five founding member countries of ASEAN.

11) What do you know about Bangkok Declaration?

12) What were the objectives of ASEAN?

13) What is the present membership of ASEAN?

14) Name the five new members of ASEAN.

15) What is the term ‘ASEAN way’ used for?

16) How is ASEAN different from EU?

17) How has broadened its objectives in 2003?

18) Name the three communities established by ASEAN.

19) What is the full form of ARF?

20) When was ARF formed? What work does it carry out?

21) What is FTA?

22) What is the ASEAN vision 2020?

23) Explain India’s relationship with ASEAN countries.

24) With which two ASEAN countries has India signed FTAs?

25) Why is ASEAN primarily considered as economic association?

26) What work has been done by ASEAN Security Community?

27) What factors make China a strong economic power?

28) Which model of economy was adopted by China in 1949?

29) What were the benefits and shortcomings of the model?

30) Which major policy decisions were taken by Chinese leadership in the 1970’s?

31) What were the new economic policies adopted by China in 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s?