Rise of Popular Movements — Political Science STD 12 Humanities — Question

Describe the factors that make most of the former Soviet Republic prone to conflicts and threats.

How was 'one party dominance' in India different from the 'one party system' of Mexico? In your opinion, which of the two political systems is better and why?

State any six post-Cold War changes that have necessitated reforms to make the U.N. work better.

Study the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Critics of popular movements often argue that collective actions like strikes, sit-ins and rallies disrupt the functioning of the government, delay decision-making and destabilise the routines of democracy. Such an argument invites a deeper question: why do these movements resort to such assertive forms of action ? We have seen that popular movements have raised legitimate demands of the people and have involved large scale participation of citizens. It should be noted that the groups mobilised by these movements are poor, socially and economically disadvantaged sections of the society from marginal social groups.

1. Popular movements resort to which two types of assertive actions?
2. How far do you agree with the arguments given by the critics?
3. Why are groups involved in popular movements mostly from marginal social groups?

When and why did a long phase of coalition politics begin in India?

The Peace and prosperity of countries lay in the establishment and strengthening of regional economic organisations. Justify this statement.

State the main arguments in the debate that ensued between industrialisation and agricultural development at the time of the Second Five Year Plan.

Describe any two major constraints of the U.S. hegemony.

What was Shock Therapy? Was this the best way to make a transition from communism to capitalism?

Why did the superpowers need smaller states as their allies? Explain any four reasons.