Class 12 Contemporary Centres of Power Mock Test (CBSE)

Topics in Contemporary Centres of Power

• European Union
• Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
• Rise of the Chinese economy
• India-China relations
• Japan and South Korea

Contemporary Centres of Power practice questions with answers

1. Q1Multiple choice·1 mark
   Which treaty, signed in 1992, established the European Union (EU), which came into being in 1993?

   1. (a)Schengen Agreement
   2. (b)Maastricht Treaty
   3. (c)Treaty of Lisbon
   4. (d)Treaty of Rome
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   1. Correct option: (b) Maastricht Treaty+1

   Answer: (b)
2. Q2Multiple choice·1 mark
   Which article of the post-WWII Japanese Constitution renounces war as a sovereign right of the nation and prohibits the use of force in settling international disputes?

   1. (a)Article 21
   2. (b)Article 5
   3. (c)Article 12
   4. (d)Article 9
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   1. Correct option: (d) Article 9+1

   Answer: (d)
3. Q3Short answer·2 marks
   State any two major objectives of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
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   1. First objective, any one of: to accelerate economic growth and, through it, social progress and cultural development in the region; to promote regional peace and stability based on the rule of law and the principles of the UN Charter; to promote active collaboration and mutual assistance on matters of common interest in the economic, social, cultural, technical and scientific fields; to build an ASEAN Community resting on security, economic and socio-cultural pillars, including a common market and production base; to maintain close cooperation with other regional and international organisations; or any other valid objective.+1
   2. Second objective, a different one from the same list.+1

   Answer: Any two of: to accelerate economic growth, social progress and cultural development; to promote regional peace and stability based on the rule of law and the UN Charter; to promote collaboration in economic, social, cultural, technical and scientific fields; to build the ASEAN Community; to cooperate with other regional and international organisations; or any other valid objective.
4. Q4Short answer·2 marks
   State any two principal objectives of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
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   1. First objective, any one of: to accelerate economic growth and, through it, social progress and cultural development in the region; to promote regional peace and stability based on the rule of law and the principles of the UN Charter; to promote active collaboration and mutual assistance on matters of common interest in the economic, social, cultural, technical and scientific fields; to build an ASEAN Community resting on security, economic and socio-cultural pillars, including a common market and production base; to maintain close cooperation with other regional and international organisations; or any other valid objective.+1
   2. Second objective, a different one from the same list.+1

   Answer: Any two of: to accelerate economic growth, social progress and cultural development; to promote regional peace and stability based on the rule of law and the UN Charter; to promote collaboration in economic, social, cultural, technical and scientific fields; to build the ASEAN Community; to cooperate with other regional and international organisations; or any other valid objective.
5. Q5Short answer·3 marks
   Describe any three major issues or areas of conflict that have strained India-China relations since the 1950s.
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   1. First issue explained, any one of: the Tibet issue, as India's grant of political asylum to the Dalai Lama in 1959 made China suspicious of India; the border dispute over Aksai Chin in Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh (then NEFA), which led to the 1962 war and India's defeat; China's close strategic ties with Pakistan, including help to Pakistan's nuclear and missile programmes; China's military ties with Bangladesh and Myanmar, seen as hostile to Indian interests in South Asia; China's opposition to India's entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group and lack of support for its claim to a permanent UN Security Council seat; or any other valid issue.+1
   2. Second issue explained, a different one from the same list.+1
   3. Third issue explained, a different one from the same list.+1

   Answer: Any three of: the Tibet issue and the asylum given to the Dalai Lama in 1959; the border dispute over Aksai Chin and Arunachal Pradesh that led to the 1962 war; China's strategic ties with Pakistan, including help to its nuclear programme; China's military ties with Bangladesh and Myanmar; China's opposition to India's NSG entry and its UN Security Council claim; or any other valid issue.

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