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Paper I (History & Civics)
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Total Marks : 80
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questions in Part I are compulsory. You are expected to attempt any one question from Part II
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Part I
Section A: Civics
Answer ALL questions.
Question 1a.
Directions:
(i)
[1x4]
Read the following questions carefully, for each question choose the correct
answer from the given alternatives and write it in the space provided.
The head of the Lhengye Zhungtshog is the
A
King.
B
Speaker.
C
Prime Minister.
D
Council of Ministers.
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(ii)
The king in his capacity as the final court of appeal can
A
commute pardon only.
B
commute sentences only.
C
commute sentences and grant pardon.
D
further discuss with Gyalyong Tshogde.
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(iii)
In the diagram given below, the box marked „X‟ is the
Constitutional Bodies
Election
Commission
Anti Corruption
Commission
A
Pay Commission.
B
Environment Commission.
C
Royal Civil Service Commission.
D
Gross National Happiness Commission.
X
Royal Audit
Authority
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(iv)
Which of the following combinations is true about the Thromde Tsogde?
I
II
III
IV
Thromde Tshogde is headed by a Thrompoen/Chairperson.
Thromde Tshogde is headed by Dzongda/Chairperspon.
Thromde Tshogde candidates are elected for three years.
A candidate is elected for one year.
A
I & II
B
I & III
C
I & IV
D
II & IV
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Question 1b.
(i)
[1+2]
Bhutan has learned from other countries that deforestation leads to many natural
calamities like drought and the extinction of rare species. With reference to the context,
which pillar of GNH is the above statement associated with?
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(ii)
Mr.Phutsho is 24 years old. He is dynamic and has done well in the class 12 examination,
but he is not eligible for the membership in Parliament. What do you think are the two
reasons for his disqualification?
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Section B: Bhutan History
Attempt ALL questions.
Question 2a.
Directions:
[1x7]
(i)
Read the following questions carefully, for each question choose the correct
answer from the given alternatives and write it in the space provided.
The source of inspiration for young Jigme Namgyal to move towards the west was
A
his parents.
B
the repeated dream he experienced.
C
the strong impact of the old man in his dreams.
D
the divine guidance that Jigme Namgyal experienced thrice.
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(ii)
The young Ugyen Wangchuck‟s first military venture took place in the year
A
1877.
B
1883.
C
1885.
D
1905.
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(iii) Which of the following strategies did Trongsa Penlop Ugyen Wangchuck follow to
strengthen the political unity of the country?
A
matrimonial alliances
B
appointing relatives in the key positions.
C
matrimonial alliances and fighting wars like his father.
D
matrimonial alliances and appointing relatives in key positions.
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(iv) The second Druk Gyalpo was determined to assume direct control over the administration
of all the districts of the kingdom. This clearly explains his aim of
A
reducing the tax burden on the people.
B
establishing total supremacy of the monarchy.
C
reducing the number of people from important posts.
D
creating a fair and just society as desired by his father.
Answer: _____________________________________________________________________
(v)
The Second Druk Gyalpo had well realized that the future ruler of Bhutan must be given a
broader education and must be exposed to wider horizons. With this realization, the Crown
Prince Jigme Dorji Wangchuck was sent to
A
Kalimpong first and then later to Great Britain.
B
Ugyen Wangchuk Academy in Paro first and then later to India.
C
Kalimpong first and then later to Ugyen Wangchuk Academy in Paro.
D
Ugyen Wangchuk Academy in Paro first and then later to Great Britain.
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(vi) Tertoen Drukda Dorji prophesized that the enlightened rule of this King would cause the
Buddhist dharma and in particular, the Palden Drukpa to flourish. With reference to the
context, name the King.
A
Druk Gyalpo Jigme Wangchuck
B
Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuck
C
Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck
D
Druk Gyalpo Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck
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(vii) The Bhutanese form of art is religious and anonymous. This means that Bhutanese art
A
does not exist for itself but has a didactic function.
B
is religious work and if deviated nullifies the effects of the art.
C
is a religious activity and both the artist and jinda obtain spiritual benefits.
D
is seen as a religious action and does not have the inscriptions of the artist.
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Question 2b.
(i)
[2x4]
Identify two personal benefits that Jigme Namgyal gained from his military venture into
western Bhutan.
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(ii)
Give two reasons to explain why the Third Druk Gyalpo established the Tshogdu
Chhenmo.
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(iii) With reference to the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, why was the Council of Regency not
implemented?
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(iv) How did the monastic community play a crucial role in the commissioning of paintings
and images after the unification of Bhutan under the Drukpa rule in the 17th century?
Give two points.
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Section C: Indian History and World Developments Since 1945
Attempt ALL questions.
Question 3a.
Directions:
(i)
[1x4]
Read the following questions carefully, for each question choose the correct
answer from the given alternatives and write it in the space provided.
Which of the following information is not true about Gandhiji?
A
He was born in 1869 at Porbander in Kathiawad in Gujarat.
B
He went to England in 1889 to study law.
C
He left for South Africa in 1893.
D
He enunciated his philosophy of Satyragraha in 1906.
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(ii)
Devastation caused by the two world wars prompted the world leaders to think about a
world organization to
A
prevent future wars.
B
establish UN‟s Organisation.
C
reduce the brutal death of the people.
D
save the world from another cruel catastrophe.
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(iii) The architect of the SAARC is
A
Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck of Bhutan.
B
Late President Zia-Ur-Rehman of Bangladesh.
C
President Jayawardena of Sri Lanka.
D
President Zia-Ul-Haq of Pakistan.
Answer: ______________________________________________________________________
(iv) “ASEAN in its session at Kuala Lumpur in 1971 signed a declaration, proclaiming South
East-Asia a new zone of peace, freedom and neutrality (ZOPFAN).”
The concept of ZOPFAN is a long-term strategy for South-East-Asia to
A
be free of any form of interference from outside powers.
B
prevent infiltration of communism in the region.
C
become an economic super-power.
D
become free, liberated and neutral.
Answer: ______________________________________________________________________
Question 3b.
(i)
[2+2]
Explain what followed in Calcutta as a result of Jinnah‟s „Direct Action Day‟.
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How far was the UNO successful in maintaining peace in Congo? Give two points. [2]
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PART TWO
Section A: Civics
Attempt any ONE question.
Question 4
(i)
Under what circumstances will a person be removed from the membership of the
parliament? List any four circumstances.
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(ii)
Rearrange correctly in column B the name of the minister heading the ministry given in
column A.
[4]
Wangdi Norbu, Khandu Wangchuk, Thakur Singh Powdel, Dorji Wangdi,
Ugyen Tshering, Nandalal Rai, Minjur Dorji, Pema Jamtsho
Column A
Column B
Ministries
Name of Ministers
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Information and Technology
Ministry of Economic Affairs
Ministry of Home and Cultural affairs
Ministry of Agriculture
Ministry of Labour and Human Resources
(iii) Why is the Anti-corruption Commission important in a parliamentary democratic
government? Give two reasons.
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Question 5
(i)
Differentiate between the powers and function of the Gewog Tshogde and
Dzongkhag Tshogde. Explain three differences.
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(ii)
Identify and explain two differences between „original jurisdiction‟ and „appellate
jurisdiction‟ of a court.
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(iii) „Gross National Happiness is more important than Gross Domestic Product.‟ Do you
agree with the statement? Explain why.
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Section B: Bhutan History
Attempt any THREE questions.
Question 6
(i)
What was the strategy adopted by Druk Gyalpo Jigme Wangchuck to create a fair and
just society?
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(ii)
Jigme Namgyal had exhibited violent behaviour on two occasions. Identify the
two occasions and justify his actions with two points.
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(iii) What would have been the probable consequences if Jigme Namgyal had not been able to
accomplish the tasks given to him when he was the Trongsa Penlop? Explain four
probable consequences.
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Question 7
(i)
“India became independent on August 15th, 1947 and the negotiation for a new treaty
between Bhutan and India was made.”
Name the treaty and the year in which it was signed.
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(ii)
Outline the proceedings of the investiture of Ugyen Wangchuck as the first King. [4]
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(iii) Give four reasons to support the election of Ugyen Wangchuck as the first hereditary
monarch of Bhutan.
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Question 8
(i)
Match correctly against column A, the reforms of King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck given
in the table below in column B.
[2]
Judicial Reforms
Administrative Reforms
Constitutional Reforms
Cultural Reforms
Column A
The National Museum was founded
District Courts were established
Creation of Ministries
Lodroe Tshogde was established
Column B
Judicial Reforms
Administrative Reforms
Constitutional Reforms
Cultural Reforms
(ii)
What would have happened if Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuck had not abolished
the practice of slavery and serfdom in the country? Write any four consequences. [4]
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(iii) What would have been the political and economic situation in Bhutan had the Indian
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru not visited the country in 1958? Explain four
plausible situations.
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Question 9
(i)
“His Majesty initiated further labour reforms in keeping with his own ideal of people‟s
participation.” What do you understand by people‟s participation? With reference to the
present situation, identify any two adverse effects of reducing the country‟s dependence
on imported labour.
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Distinguish between centralization and decentralization.
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(iii) Do you think Bhutan‟s cultural and religious heritage is important to her sovereignty and
independence? Justify your answer.
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Question 10
(i)
Name the treaty that helped Bhutan to secure its 32 sq. km. of territory held zealously
by the British for 80 years.
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(ii)
How is Bhutanese art different from Western art? Write four differences.
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(iii) Do you think the role of handicrafts is important to the Bhutanese way of life? Why?[5]
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Section C: Indian History and World Developments Since 1945
Attempt any ONE question.
Question 11
(i)a. When and by which declaration was ASEAN formed?
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(i)b. Which year was declared as the SAARC year of poverty eradication?
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(ii)
Explain how the Jallianwallah Bagh Tragedy, 1919 and the Khilafat Movement,
1920 led to the launch of the Non-Co-operation Movement by Gandhiji.
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(iii) Arrange the following events in a chronological order:
 Gandhiji was shot dead
 Chauri Chaura incident
 Civil Disobedience Movement
 Satyagraha in the drought-hit Kheda
 Gandhiji returns to India
 Quit India movement
 Invitation of all Indian leaders to attend conference in Simla
 Independence of India
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Question 12
(i)
“Inspite of the problems, the heads of South Asian countries began to think about cooperation for regional development.”
With reference to the above context, state three reasons that explain why the leaders of
South Asian countries thought about the formation of SAARC.
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(ii)
Name the organs of the UNO in the empty boxes given below:
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Executive organ
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Judicial organ
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Administrative organ
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(iii) List four steps to show how the UNO helped in the liberation of Kuwait from Iraq‟s
occupation.
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