Chapter 1 · Class 12 Political Science

Alternative Centres of Power (Contemporary World Politics) — Important Questions

5 questions With answers CBSE format

SUMMARY: This chapter covers the emergence of alternative centres of power to US dominance after the Cold War -- specifically the European Union, ASEAN, and the rise of China, plus India-China relations.
KEY TOPICS: European Union (Maastricht Treaty, economic and political integration), ASEAN (Bangkok Declaration, ASEAN Way, regional cooperation), rise of China (Deng Xiaoping economic reforms, opening-up policy, economic growth), India-China relations (border disputes, trade, diplomatic ties)

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) 5 questions

Q1 1 Mark

What was a significant outcome of the Maastricht Treaty for the European Union?

AEstablishment of the Euro as a common currency

BFormation of the ASEAN bloc

CIntroduction of the ASEAN Way

DImplementation of the One Belt One Road initiative

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Correct answer: Option 1 — Establishment of the Euro as a common currency

Q2 1 Mark

Which principle is emphasized in the ASEAN Way?

AIntervention in member states' affairs

BNon-interference in internal matters

CCollective defense agreements

DEconomic sanctions against non-compliant states

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Correct answer: Option 2 — Non-interference in internal matters

Q3 1 Mark

Deng Xiaoping's economic reforms in China primarily aimed at:

ARestoring communist ideologies

BOpening up the economy to market forces

CIncreasing military spending

DStrengthening ties with the Soviet Union

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Correct answer: Option 2 — Opening up the economy to market forces

Q4 1 Mark

Which of the following best describes the nature of India-China relations post-Cold War?

AConstant military conflict with no trade

BStrong diplomatic ties with unresolved border disputes

CComplete economic integration

DIsolationist policies from both nations

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Correct answer: Option 2 — Strong diplomatic ties with unresolved border disputes

Q5 1 Mark

What was one of the key features of the Bangkok Declaration that established ASEAN?

AFocus on military alliances

BPromotion of regional economic cooperation

CEstablishment of a common currency

DCreation of a unified ASEAN military force

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Correct answer: Option 2 — Promotion of regional economic cooperation

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