The Crisis of Democratic Order — Political Science STD 12 Humanities — Question

Compromise and accommodation are the two essential policies required by states to save planet Earth. Substantiate the statement in the light of the ongoing negotiations between the North and South on environmental issues.

Explain the role of emerging alternative centers of power in transforming the different countries into prosperous economies.

Read the passage and answer the questions below:Indian democracy was never so close to a two-party system as it was during the 1977 elections. However, the next few years saw a complete change. Soon after its defeat, the Indian National Congress split into two groups……….. … … …The Janata Party also went through major convulsions…..David Butler, Ashok Lahiri and Prannoy Roy. — PARTHA CHATTERJEE

1. What made the party system in India look like a two-party system in 1977?
2. Many more than two parties existed in 1977. Why then are the authors describing this period as close to a two-party system?
3. What caused splits in Congress and the Janata parties?

Towards the end of the 1980s, five major changes took place in Indian political system. In the light of this statement, examine any three changes.

How does political leadership of a nation affect its foreign policy? Explain with the help of any two examples from India’s foreign policy.

Describe the strategy adopted by the Government of India to promote the Green Revolution.

Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions:
At the most simple level, globalisation results in an erosion of state capacity, that is, the ability of government to do what they do. All over the world, the old 'welfare state' is now giving way to a more minimalist state that performs certain core functions such as the maintenance of law and order and the security of its citizens. However, it withdraws from many of its earlier welfare functions directed at economic and social well-being. In place of the welfare state, it is the market that becomes the prime determinant of economic and social priorities.

1. What do the words 'erosion of state capacity' imply? Explain with the help of an example.
2. Why is the concept of welfare state giving way to a minimalist state?
3. How has market become the prime determinant of social priorities?

Explain any two arguments given by the advocates of economic globalization.

Suppose you are looking after the foreign policy of India. Which four values will you like to integrate into the foreign policy?