1. Answer anyone of the following questions in about 200 words 30
What are the new methods adopted by Mahatma Gandhi during India's Freedom Movement which were never tried by any leader in any country?
From business and trade interests of a company, called 'East India Company', the British Empire annexed India into its ·fold. What are the main reasons for India's failure to stop this silent invasion?

2. Write briefly in about 150 words each on any two of the topics given below:
Basic objectives of the proposed Lokpal Bill
Globalization and its impact on traditional Indian societies .
Economic policies of India after 1991


3. Write in brief, in about 30 words each, on any five of the following topics related to the Indian Constitution and democratic system
Checks and balances
Judicial review
Extradition
Filibustering
Floor crossing
Proportional representation
No-confidence motion


4. Explain any two of the following statements in about 100 words each

Corruption is a blot in the growth process of India.
India must adopt and expand its nuclear power facilities to ensure future energy security.
Mahatma Gandhi is still relevant in India.


5. Write short notes on any five of the following topics in about 50 words each: 5x5=25
Swami Vivekananda as an inspiration for the youth of India
Reforms and Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Total Revolution proposed by Jai Prakash Narayan
Role of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in India's Freedom Struggle
Science and Technology Movement initiated by Pandit Nehru as the first Prime Minister
Babasaheb Ambedkar and our Constitution

6. Write the basic differences between the following in about 50 words each (any fouJi lOx4=40
Lokpal Bill and Jan Lokpal Bill
Eastern Himalayan region and Western Himalayan region
Genetically modified crops and Organic crops
Greenhouse effect and Ozone layer depletion
National Defence Academy .(NDA) and Indian Military Academy



7. Provide to-the-point answers in about 20 words each:
How do we elect the President of India?
What do you mean by 'Navaratna Companies'?
Which dam changed the agriculture and power scenario of Punjab' and how?

Which refinery is posing threat to the Taj Mahal and in what way?,.
Do you support the RTI (Right to Information) Act? Explain.

8.
Write' an essay on anyone of the following topics within 250 words

Role and status of women in Indian society
Success of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan in universalisation of elementary education
9.
Do you agree with the statements given below? Explain your answer in 100 words each with justification of your opinion:
Cricket is the religion in India with highest level of unity and sentiment.
With every developmental activity there is bound to be some environmental degradation.
Under present type of coalition government at the centre, the ruling party and the cabinet cannot take bold decisions.

10. Write in brief, in about 50 words each, on the topics given below: 5x4=20
Contribution of Manipur to Indian Sports
Unique floating habitats in the Loktak Lake
Significance of Moirang and INA in our Freedom Movement
Salient features of Manipuri Dance and Drama in the national context