Class 12 The End of Bipolarity Mock Test (CBSE)

Topics in The End of Bipolarity

• The Soviet system
• Gorbachev and the disintegration
• Why did the Soviet Union disintegrate
• Consequences of disintegration
• Shock therapy in post-communist regimes
• Consequences of shock therapy
• Tensions and conflicts
• India and post-communist countries

The End of Bipolarity practice questions with answers

1. Q1Multiple choice·1 mark
   The transition model from authoritarian socialism to capitalism in Russia, Central Asia, and East Europe, influenced by the World Bank and IMF, came to be known as:

   1. (a)Glasnost
   2. (b)Command economy
   3. (c)Perestroika
   4. (d)Shock therapy
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   1. Correct option: (d) Shock therapy+1

   Answer: (d)
2. Q2Multiple choice·1 mark
   Which of the following best describes a major global consequence of the disintegration of the Soviet Union?

   1. (a)The emergence of a new bipolar power bloc
   2. (b)The shift from a bipolar to a unipolar world system
   3. (c)The intensification of the Cold War arms race
   4. (d)The permanent dissolution of the United Nations
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   1. Correct option: (b) The shift from a bipolar to a unipolar world system+1

   Answer: (b)
3. Q3Short answer·3 marks
   Explain any three major tensions and conflicts that took place in the former Soviet republics following the disintegration of the Soviet Union.
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   1. First conflict explained, any one of: violent secessionist movements in Chechnya and Dagestan within Russia, which Moscow suppressed with force; the civil war in Tajikistan (1992-97; NCERT describes it as lasting ten years till 2001); the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh, whose local Armenians wanted to secede and join Armenia; demands for independence by South Ossetia and Abkhazia in Georgia; movements against the existing regimes in Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan and Georgia; disputes between countries and provinces over river waters in Central Asia; or any other valid conflict.+1
   2. Second conflict explained, a different one from the same list.+1
   3. Third conflict explained, a different one from the same list.+1

   Answer: Any three of: secessionist movements in Chechnya and Dagestan in Russia; the civil war in Tajikistan (1992-97; NCERT: ten years till 2001); the Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh; independence demands of South Ossetia and Abkhazia in Georgia; movements against regimes in Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan and Georgia; disputes over river waters; or any other valid conflict.
4. Q4Short answer·3 marks
   Describe the nature of India's relations with Russia and other post-communist countries since the disintegration of the Soviet Union.
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   1. India has good relations with all post-communist countries, but the strongest are with Russia, a strategic partnership based on a shared vision of a multipolar world order (the Indo-Russian Strategic Agreement of 2001 includes over 80 bilateral agreements).+1
   2. Bilateral cooperation covers defence (Russia supplies most of India's military hardware and India is one of Russia's largest arms markets), nuclear energy, space science and joint economic ventures.+1
   3. India gains from Russia's backing on issues like Kashmir, energy supplies, and help in reaching Central Asia, and seeks energy cooperation with Central Asian republics such as Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan.+1

   Answer: India keeps good relations with all post-communist countries, strongest with Russia: a strategic partnership built on a shared vision of a multipolar world (2001 Strategic Agreement); cooperation in defence, nuclear energy and space; Russian backing on Kashmir and energy supplies; and energy ties and access to Central Asian republics such as Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan.

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