Political Science

Alternative Centres of Power

Question:

Explain the political, diplomatic influence of European Union as a supernational organisation.

Answer:

Political and Diplomatic Influences:
(a) Two members of the EU ” Britain and France hold permanent seats in the Security Council to influence the UN policies.
(b) The EU also includes various non-permanent members of the UNSC.
(c) The European Union plays an influential role in diplomacy and negotiations except the military force i. e. the EU's dialogue with China on human rights and environmental degradation is remarkable.

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Alternative Centres of Power

Q 1.

Fill in the blanks:
(a) The border conflict between China and India in 1962 was principally over……..and……..region.
(b) ARF was established in the year……..
(c) China entered into bilateral relations with ………(a major country) in 1972.
(d) ………..plan influenced the establishment of the organisation for European Economic Cooperation in 1948.
(e)……….. is the organisation of ASEAN that deals with security.

Q 2.

What are economic challenges of China despite its economic development?

Q 3.

What are the components of the ASEAN Visiong020?

Q 4.

When did China get independence?

Q 5.

What is SEZs (Special Economic Zones)?

Q 6.

What is meant by ASEAN WAT?

Q 7.

Which four common symbols make the European Union look like a nation state?

Q 8.

What is the common currency of EU?

Q 9.

Mention the three pillars formed in ASEAN.

Q 10.

Name the pillars aid objectives of ASEAN community.

Q 11.

What are the objectives of establishing regional organisations?

Q 12.

Correct the following statement and rewrite ASEAN stands for Association of South East African Nations.
Or
What does ASEAN stand for?

Q 13.

What are the odds which limit the ability of EU?

Q 14.

In what ways does the present Chinese economy differ from its command economy?

Q 15.

What led to the evolution of the EU from an economic union to an increasingly political one?

Q 16.

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions:
The conflict of 1962, in which India suffered military reverses, had long-term implications for India-China relations. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were downgraded until 1976. Thereafter, relltions between the two countries began to improve slowly. After the change in China's political leadership from the mid to late 1970s, China's policy became more pragmatic and less ideological. So it was prepared to, put off the settlement of contentious issues while improving relations with India. A series of talks to resolve the border issue were also initiated in 1981.
1. Why did India suffer military reverses as a result of conflict of 1962?
2. When did the relations between India and China begin to improve?
3. What was the change in the policy of China in the seventies?
4. Which efforts were made to resolve the border issues between India and China?

Q 17.

In which year the European Union was established?

Q 18.

What is European Union?

Q 19.

What are the objectives of ASEAN Economic Community?  

Q 20.

Why was European Union founded? What  were its objectives and significance?

Q 21.

What role has been played by European Union in solving the problems of the European countries?

Q 22.

How has the European Union evolved over time from an economic union to an increasingly political one?  

Q 23.

Discuss Indo-China relations.

Q 24.

When did China get independence?

Q 25.

What is the significance of ASEAN flag?

Q 26.

Why India and China both view themselves as rising powers in global politics in spite of tensions between them? Substantiate your answer by giving any four events that have brought cordiality in their relationship.

Q 27.

Why is the EU considered a highly influential regional organisation in the economic, political and military fields?

Q 28.

The peace and prosperity of countries lay in the establishment and strengthening of regional economic organisations. Justify this statement.

Q 29.

What makes the European Union a highly influential regional organisation?

Q 30.

Why ASEAN was established?

Q 31.

How did relations improve after the conflict of 1962 between India and China?

Q 32.

How did China end its political and economic isolation?

Q 33.

Name two countries of European Union who opposed America's Iraq invasion.

Q 34.

How can we say that ASEAN is an economic association?

Q 35.

The emerging economies of China and India have great potential to challenge the unipolar world. Do you agree with the statement? Substantiate your arguments.

Q 36.

Describe any four significant characteristics of ASEAN.

Q 37.

Mention any two steps taken by China to improve its economy.

Q 38.

Name any two new members of EU.

Q 39.

Explain the political, diplomatic influence of European Union as a supernational organisation.

Q 40.

How does the geographical proximity influence the formation of regional organisations?

Q 41.

"Chinese economy has been recognised at the global level". Justify.

Q 42.

How did the European countries resolve their Post Second World War problem? Briefly outline the attempts that led to the formation of the European Union.

Q 43.

What is ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF)?

Q 44.

What are the objectives behind the formation of ASEAN?

Q 45.

Mention the agreements signed between India and ASEAN.

Q 46.

How did China rise to be an economic superpower? Assess.

Q 47.

Arrange the following in chronological order:
(a) China's accession to WTO
(b) Establishment of the EEC
(c) Establishment of tlr EU
(d) Birth of ARF

Q 48.

Mention the major challenges faced in Europe after Second World War.

Q 49.

How do ASEAN members commit to uphold peace and neutrality?

Q 50.

What was Marshall Plan?