Globalisation — Political Science STD 12 Humanities — Question

The Assam Movement from 1979 to 1985 is the best example of such movements against 'outsiders'. The Assamese suspected that there were huge numbers of illegal Bengali Muslim settlers from Bangladesh. They felt that unless these foreign nationals are detected and deported, they would reduce the indigenous Assamese into a minority. There were other economic issues too. There was widespread poverty and unemployment in Assam despite the existence of natural resources like oil, tea and coal. It was felt that these were drained out of the State without any commensurate benefit to the people.

1. Name the group that led the movement against outsiders in 1979.
2. Why did the Assamese seek the detection and deportation of the outsiders?
3. what were the economic issues taken up as part of the movement?

Define the 'Indigenous People' and highlight any two threats to their survival.

Mention any four significant changes in Indo-China relations that have taken place after the Cold War.

While the Chinese economy has improved dramatically, why has every Chinese not received the benefits of the reforms? Give any four reasons.

Who are indigenous people? Describe any four problems of the indigenous people.

What reasons, do you think, were responsible for the declaration of emergency in 1975? Examine any two reasons.

Why did the Super Powers have military alliances with the small countries? State any four reasons for it.

Examine the six reforms proposed as criteria for new permanent and non-permanent members of the U.N. Security Council.

What is meant by US hegemony? Describe any two constraints on the US hegemony.