Class 12 Political Science
Chapter 2: Contemporary Centres of Power
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Section A: MCQs (1 Mark Each)
1. When was the European Union established?
a) 1990
b) 1991
c) 1992
d) 1993
Answer: c) 1992
2. What is the common currency of the European Union?
a) Dollar
b) Pound
c) Euro
d) Yen
Answer: c) Euro
3. Which of the following is NOT a member of ASEAN?
a) Indonesia
b) Thailand
c) India
d) Malaysia
Answer: c) India
4. Which country is known for its rapid economic growth and is a member of BRICS?
a) Japan
b) China
c) Germany
d) France
Answer: b) China
5. What does ASEAN stand for?
a) Association of South East Asian Nations
b) Association of South East African Nations
c) Association of South East American Nations
d) Association of South East Australian Nations
Answer: a) Association of South East Asian Nations
6. Which policy is related to China’s economic reforms?
a) Closed-door policy
b) Open-door policy
c) Exit policy
d) Forward policy
Answer: b) Open-door policy
7. What type of power is the European Union considered as?
a) Military power
b) Cultural power
c) Economic and Political power
d) Regional power
Answer: c) Economic and Political power
8. How many countries are currently members of the European Union?
a) 25
b) 26
c) 27
d) 28
Answer: c) 27
9. Which country is not a founding member of the EU?
a) Germany
b) France
c) UK
d) Italy
Answer: c) UK
10. Which of these is an initiative by China to expand its global influence?
a) Eurozone
b) Belt and Road Initiative
c) ASEAN Charter
d) Schengen Agreement
Answer: b) Belt and Road Initiative
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Section B: Short Answer Questions (2–4 Marks)
1. State any two objectives of the European Union.
2. Mention two features of China’s economic reforms.
3. What are the main aims of ASEAN as a regional organisation?
4. How has the EU been successful in political unification?
5. Write two reasons why the European Union is called an influential regional organisation.
6. What is meant by ‘Open Door Policy’ of China?
7. Mention any two limitations of the ASEAN.
8. Write two points of difference between EU and ASEAN.
9. Explain any two components of the ASEAN Vision 2020.
10. Mention two ways in which China is emerging as a world power.
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Section C: Long Answer Questions (6 Marks)
1. Explain the significance of the European Union as a centre of power in the post–Cold War world.
2. Discuss the role of ASEAN in promoting regional cooperation.
3. Explain how China became an economic power after 1978.
4. Describe the three major pillars of the European Union.
5. Describe any three objectives of ASEAN.
6. How does China’s economic rise influence world politics?
7. Compare the European Union and ASEAN as emerging centres of power.
8. Examine the main features of the ASEAN Economic Community.
9. Describe the steps taken by the EU to become a political and economic power.
10. “China’s economic success has made it a powerful country.” Explain with examples.
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Section D: Source-Based Questions
Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follow:
“The European Union has gradually evolved from an economic union to an increasingly political one. It has its
own flag, anthem, founding date, and currency. It has some form of a common foreign and security policy.”
Questions:
a) What are the political features of the European Union?
b) How has the EU moved beyond just being an economic union?
c) What is the significance of a common foreign and security policy for the EU?
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Section E: Map Work
Locate and label the following countries on the political map of the world:
European Union Member Countries:
1. Germany
2. France
3. Italy
4. Spain
ASEAN Member Countries:
5. Indonesia
6. Thailand
7. Vietnam
8. Malaysia
9. Philippines
BRICS Nations:
10. Brazil
11. Russia
12. India
13. China
14. South Africa
