Q.Study the cartoon given below carefully and answer the questions that follow. [Cartoon: a stone monument/gravestone bearing a circle of stars (the European Union emblem) rising out of the sea, surrounded by icebergs; the only printed text within the cartoon is an artist's signature/watermark along the right edge, which is illegible.]

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1. CBSE 2026Set 61/2/11 markMCQ
   Q.Arrange the following historical events in chronological order and choose the correct option : I. Champaran Satyagraha II. Kheda Satyagraha III. Jallianwala Bagh Incident IV. Rowlatt Act Options : (A) I, II, III, IV (B) I, II, IV, III (C) II, III, I, IV (D) II, IV, III, I

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   The correct chronological order is Champaran (1917), Kheda (1918), Rowlatt Act (1919), Jallianwala Bagh (1919). This matches option (B).

   The key to ordering these events is to remember that Gandhi’s early satyagrahas in India were a direct response to specific local grievances, and they preceded the nationwide protests against the Rowlatt Act. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre was the brutal climax of the Rowlatt agitation.

   Let’s place each event in its correct year.

   1. Champaran Satyagraha (1917)

      This was Gandhi’s first major experiment with satyagraha in India. It took place in the Champaran district of Bihar, where indigo planters were forcing peasants to grow indigo under exploitative terms. Gandhi arrived in 1917 and, after a prolonged inquiry, secured the abolition of the tinkathia system. This is the earliest of the four events.

   2. Kheda Satyagraha (1918)

      The very next year, Gandhi led a satyagraha in the Kheda district of Gujarat. The issue here was a severe crop failure, but the British government insisted on collecting the full land revenue. The peasants, supported by Gandhi, refused to pay. The government eventually suspended the collection. This came after Champaran but before the Rowlatt Act.

   3. Rowlatt Act (1919)

      In March 1919, the British government passed the Rowlatt Act, which allowed the arrest and imprisonment of Indians without trial. This was a repressive law that sparked widespread outrage. Gandhi called for a nationwide hartal (strike) on 6 April 1919 to protest the Act. This event marks the beginning of the mass movement phase.

   4. Jallianwala Bagh Incident (13 April 1919) …

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2. CBSE 2026Set 59/3/11 markMCQ
   Q.Arrange the following events in a chronological order :

   (i) Atomic test conducted by China

   (ii) First nuclear explosion conducted by India

   (iii) Implementation of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

   (iv) Initiation of the atomic programme in India under the guidance of Homi Jehangir Bhabha Choose the correct option : (A) (ii), (iii), (i),

   (iv) (B) (iv), (i), (iii),

   (ii) (C) (i), (iii), (iv),

   (ii) (D) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   The correct chronological order of these events is the initiation of India's atomic program, followed by China's atomic test, then the implementation of the NPT, and finally India's first nuclear explosion.

   The mid-20th century marked a pivotal era in global politics, characterized by the Cold War and the proliferation of nuclear weapons technology. Nations grappled with the implications of this destructive power, leading to both independent nuclear development and international efforts to control it. India, under the leadership of its early prime ministers, adopted a unique stance, advocating for peaceful uses of nuclear energy while reserving its sovereign right to develop its capabilities.

   Let us trace the sequence of these significant events:

   • Initiation of the atomic programme in India under the guidance of Homi Jehangir Bhabha

     India's atomic energy program began shortly after independence, driven by the vision of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and the scientific leadership of Dr. Homi J. Bhabha. The Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) was established in 1948, with Dr. Bhabha as its first chairman. This marked the formal beginning of India's journey into nuclear science and technology, initially focused on peaceful applications like power generation and medicine.

   • Atomic test conducted by China

     China became the fifth nation to possess nuclear weapons when it conducted its first atomic test, codenamed "596," on October 16, 1964. This event significantly altered the geopolitical landscape, particularly in Asia, and added a new dimension to India's security concerns, given the unresolved border disputes between the two countries.

   • Implementation of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)

     The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is an international treaty whose objective is to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons technology, to promote cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, and to further the goal of achieving nuclear disarmament. It was opened for signature in 1968 and entered into force in 1970. India chose not to sign the NPT, viewing it as discriminatory because it allowed existing nuclear powers to retain their weapons while restricting others from developing them.

   • First nuclear explosion conducted by India …

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3. CBSE 2025Set 61/1/11 markMCQ
   Q.Find the odd one out regarding the Permanent Settlement of 1793. (A) The Sunset law (B) The Burdwan's Auction (C) The Fifth Report (D) The Deccan Riots Commission

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   Three items relate directly to the Permanent Settlement's revenue mechanisms and crises in Bengal; the Deccan Riots Commission (1875) investigated agrarian unrest in Maharashtra under the Ryotwari system, making it the odd one out. The answer is (D).

   The Permanent Settlement of 1793, introduced by Lord Cornwallis, fixed land revenue in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa in perpetuity with zamindars as intermediaries. To identify the odd one, we need to trace which historical events and reports emerged from or directly addressed this system.

   Understanding each option

   1. The Sunset Law was the enforcement mechanism built into the Permanent Settlement itself. Revenue had to be paid by sunset on a fixed date; failure meant the zamindar's estate would be auctioned. This draconian provision created immediate pressure and was intrinsic to how the settlement operated in Bengal.

   2. The Burdwan Auction became the most infamous example of the Sunset Law in action. The Maharaja of Burdwan, one of Bengal's largest zamindars, defaulted on revenue payments in the 1790s. His vast estates were put up for auction, shocking the landed aristocracy and demonstrating that the British would enforce the settlement's terms without exception. This event is inseparable from the Permanent Settlement's early history.

   3. The Fifth Report (1812) was a comprehensive parliamentary document submitted to the British House of Commons. It examined the administration of justice and revenue collection in Bengal, with extensive critique of the Permanent Settlement's effects—rack-renting by zamindars, the plight of actual cultivators, and the rigidity of fixed revenue. This report directly analyzed the Bengal system established in 1793. …

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4. CBSE 2025Set 59/4/11 markMCQ
   Q.Arrange the following events in chronological order :

   (i) Russia, Ukraine and Belarus declared that Soviet Union was disbanded

   (ii) Mikhail Gorbachev became the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Soviet Union

   (iii) Soviet Revolution in Russia

   (iv) Indo-Russian Strategic Agreement was made Choose the correct option : (A) (i), (ii), (iii),

   (iv) (B) (iii), (ii), (i),

   (iv) (C) (iv), (iii), (i),

   (ii) (D) (i), (iv), (iii), (ii)

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   The events unfold from the birth of the Soviet state, through its reform attempts, to its dissolution, and finally to the establishment of a new strategic partnership between India and post-Soviet Russia.

   Understanding the chronological order of these events requires a grasp of key periods in Russian and Soviet history, from the early 20th century through to the turn of the 21st century. Each event marks a significant turning point, either in the internal dynamics of the Soviet Union or in its external relations.

   The earliest event on the list is the Soviet Revolution in Russia. This refers to the October Revolution of 1917, a pivotal moment when the Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin, overthrew the Provisional Government. This revolution led to the establishment of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic and, subsequently, the formation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) in 1922. It fundamentally reshaped Russia's political, economic, and social landscape, ushering in decades of communist rule.

   Decades later, in March 1985, Mikhail Gorbachev became the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. His ascension to power marked the beginning of a period of significant reforms known as Glasnost (openness) and Perestroika (restructuring). Gorbachev aimed to revitalize the stagnant Soviet economy and political system, but his reforms inadvertently unleashed forces that ultimately led to the collapse of the Soviet Union.

   Note

   Gorbachev's reforms, while intended to strengthen the Soviet system, inadvertently weakened the Communist Party's control and empowered nationalist movements within the various Soviet republics.

   The culmination of these internal pressures and reforms came in December 1991, when Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus declared that the Soviet Union was disbanded. This declaration, known as the Belovezha Accords, formally dissolved the USSR and established the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). This event marked the end of the Cold War and a dramatic shift in the global geopolitical order, as the world's largest communist state ceased to exist. …

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5. CBSE 2025Set 59/5/11 markMCQ
   Q.Arrange the following in chronological order :

   (i) Formation of the European Economic Community

   (ii) Establishment of ASEAN

   (iii) Privatisation of Agriculture in China

   (iv) India's war with China Choose the correct option : (A) (i), (iii), (ii),

   (iv) (B) (iv), (ii), (iii),

   (i) (C) (ii), (iv), (i),

   (iii) (D) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii)

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   None of the four options given in this question is chronologically correct; the official CBSE marking scheme awarded full marks to all candidates because the printed choices were all wrong.

   This question asks you to arrange four major events in world and Asian history in the order they happened. The events are: the formation of the European Economic Community (EEC), the establishment of ASEAN, the privatisation of agriculture in China, and India's war with China. Let us place each one in its proper historical context.

   The European Economic Community was created by the Treaty of Rome in 1957. Six Western European nations — France, West Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg — signed the treaty to build a common market and closer economic integration. This was a landmark step in post-war European cooperation.

   ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, was established in 1967. Five founding members — Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand — signed the Bangkok Declaration to promote political and economic stability in Southeast Asia during the Cold War.

   India's war with China took place in 1962. A border dispute in the Himalayan region escalated into a brief but intense conflict, which ended with a Chinese unilateral ceasefire. This event falls squarely between the formation of the EEC and the establishment of ASEAN.

   The privatisation of agriculture in China refers to the dismantling of the commune system and the introduction of the Household Responsibility System. This reform began in the late 1970s, after Mao Zedong's death, and was formally adopted across the country in the early 1980s. It is the most recent of the four events.

   So the correct chronological order is: (i) Formation of the EEC (1957), (iv) India's war with China (1962), (ii) Establishment of ASEAN (1967), (iii) Privatisation of agriculture in China (late 1970s–early 1980s). That sequence is (i), (iv), (ii), (iii).

   Now look at the options given:

   • Option (A): (i), (iii), (ii), (iv) — places privatisation of agriculture before ASEAN and before the India-China war, which is wrong.
   • Option (B): (iv), (ii), (iii), (i) — puts the India-China war first, then ASEAN, then privatisation, and the EEC last. The EEC was actually the earliest event, so this is incorrect. …

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6. CBSE 2025Set 59/6/11 markMCQ
   Q.Arrange the following events in chronological order :

   (i) Mikhail Gorbachev became General Secretary of the Communist Party

   (ii) Socialist Revolution in Russia

   (iii) The Berlin Wall was broken by the people

   (iv) Disintegration of the USSR Choose the correct option : (A) (ii), (i), (iii),

   (iv) (B) (i), (ii), (iii),

   (iv) (C) (iv), (iii), (ii),

   (i) (D) (iii), (ii), (iv), (i)

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   The correct chronological order is: Socialist Revolution in Russia (1917), Gorbachev becomes General Secretary (1985), Berlin Wall falls (1989), Disintegration of the USSR (1991).

   To place these four events in their proper sequence, we need to step back into the broad sweep of twentieth-century history. The Socialist Revolution in Russia — often called the Bolshevik Revolution or the October Revolution — took place in 1917. That event marks the beginning of the Soviet state, a communist superpower that would reshape global politics for the next seven decades. Everything else on this list happens much later, toward the end of that same Soviet story.

   Mikhail Gorbachev became General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in March 1985. He was the last leader of the USSR, and his policies of glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring) were intended to reform the stagnant Soviet system. Instead, they unleashed forces that the party could no longer control.

   The Berlin Wall was breached by crowds of ordinary East Berliners on the night of November 9, 1989. That dramatic moment was not the direct work of any single government — it was a spontaneous, joyful uprising of people who had had enough of division. The fall of the Wall became the most powerful symbol of the collapse of communist regimes across Eastern Europe. …

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7. CBSE 2024Set 61/1/11 markMCQ
   Q.Arrange the following in chronological order and choose the correct option:

   (i) Limitation Law

   (ii) Sunset Law

   (iii) Santhal Rebellion

   (iv) Bombay-Deccan Riots Options: (A) (ii), (iii), (i),

   (iv) (B) (i), (ii), (iv),

   (iii) (C) (iii), (iv), (ii),

   (i) (D) (iv), (iii), (i), (ii)

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   This question tests your knowledge of the chronological sequence of four key events in modern Indian history. The correct order is: Santhal Rebellion (1855-56), Bombay-Deccan Riots (1875), Sunset Law (1793, but its effects and related legislation are often discussed in the 19th century context), and Limitation Law (1859, but its impact is felt later). The correct option is (C).

   To arrange these events in chronological order, we need to recall the approximate dates of each. Let's break them down.

   1. Santhal Rebellion (1855-56): This was a major tribal uprising against the British and the zamindari system in the present-day Jharkhand region. It is a well-known event from the mid-19th century.

   2. Bombay-Deccan Riots (1875): These were a series of peasant riots in the Deccan region of Maharashtra, primarily against the moneylenders (sahukars) who were exploiting them. This is a later 19th-century event.

   3. Sunset Law (1793): This was a key feature of the Permanent Settlement introduced by Lord Cornwallis in Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha. It stated that if a zamindar failed to pay the full revenue by a specific date (sunset), their estate would be auctioned off. So, this is a late 18th-century event.

   4. Limitation Law (1859): This law was enacted by the British to regulate the period within which a debt could be recovered. It was a response to the growing problem of peasant indebtedness, particularly after the Revolt of 1857. This is a mid-19th century event.

   Now, let's order them chronologically:

   • The earliest is the Sunset Law (1793). …

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8. CBSE 2024Set 59/1/11 markMCQ
   Q.Arrange the following rulers of Pakistan in the chronological order as per the period of their rule :

   (i) General Zia-ul-Haq

   (ii) Benazir Bhutto

   (iii) General Musharraf

   (iv) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Choose the correct option. (A) (iv), (i), (ii),

   (iii) (B) (i), (iii), (ii),

   (iv) (C) (iv), (iii), (ii),

   (i) (D) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   The correct chronological order of these Pakistani rulers is Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, then General Zia-ul-Haq, then Benazir Bhutto, and finally General Musharraf — which matches option (A).

   To understand the sequence, we need to place each leader in the timeline of Pakistan's political history. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto came first. He served as President and later Prime Minister of Pakistan from the early 1970s until 1977. His government was overthrown by a military coup led by General Zia-ul-Haq in July 1977. Zia then ruled as Chief Martial Law Administrator and later as President until his death in a plane crash in August 1988.

   After Zia's death, Pakistan held general elections in late 1988. Benazir Bhutto, Zulfikar's daughter, led the Pakistan Peoples Party to victory and became Prime Minister — the first woman to head a modern Muslim-majority state. Her first term lasted from 1988 to 1990. She served a second, non-consecutive term later (1993–1996), but the question asks for the period of rule in a single chronological sequence, so her first term places her after Zia. …

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9. CBSE 2024Set 59/2/11 markMCQ
   Q.Arrange the following events in the chronological order :

   (i) Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

   (ii) Russian Revolution

   (iii) End of Civil War in Tajikistan

   (iv) Fall of the Berlin Wall Choose the correct option : (A) (i), (ii), (iii),

   (iv) (B) (ii), (i), (iv),

   (iii) (C) (iii), (iv), (i),

   (ii) (D) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)

   ›Reveal solutionSolution

   The correct chronological order is Russian Revolution (1917), Soviet invasion of Afghanistan (1979), Fall of the Berlin Wall (1989), and End of Civil War in Tajikistan (1997).

   The Russian Revolution of 1917 is the earliest event on this list. It marked the overthrow of the Tsarist autocracy and the rise of the Bolshevik government under Lenin, setting the stage for the Soviet Union's emergence as a global power. This revolution reshaped world politics and directly influenced the later events in the question.

   The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan took place in December 1979. The USSR intervened to prop up a friendly communist government in Kabul, which was facing a growing insurgency. This invasion triggered a decade-long war, drained Soviet resources, and became a major factor in the Cold War's final phase.

   The Fall of the Berlin Wall occurred on 9 November 1989. This was a dramatic symbol of the collapse of communist regimes across Eastern Europe. It signalled the end of the Cold War division of Europe and the beginning of the Soviet Union's disintegration. …

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10. CBSE 2024Set 59/3/11 markMCQ
    Q.Arrange the following events in chronological order :

    (i) Establishment of the World Bank

    (ii) Establishment of the WTO

    (iii) Establishment of the UNO

    (iv) Establishment of the IAEA Choose the correct option : (A) (i), (iii), (iv),

    (ii) (B) (ii), (i), (iii),

    (iv) (C) (iii), (ii), (i),

    (iv) (D) (iii), (i), (iv), (ii)

    ›Reveal solutionSolution

    The United Nations Organization was established in 1945, followed by the World Bank in the same year, then the IAEA in 1957, and finally the WTO in 1995.

    The establishment of international organizations marks significant milestones in global cooperation, often reflecting the geopolitical landscape and collective aspirations of nations at particular historical junctures. Understanding their chronological order helps us trace the evolution of international governance and the changing priorities of the world community.

    Let's examine the establishment of each organization:

    • United Nations Organization (UNO): This pivotal international body was formally established on October 24, 1945, following the end of World War II. Its primary aim was to prevent future global conflicts, promote human rights, and foster international cooperation in various fields. The UN Charter was signed by 50 countries in San Francisco on June 26, 1945, and came into force upon ratification by a majority of the signatory states, including the five permanent members of the Security Council.

    • World Bank: The World Bank, officially known as the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), was conceived at the Bretton Woods Conference in July 1944. It formally began operations in December 1945, with its first loan granted in 1947. Its initial purpose was to finance the reconstruction of war-torn European nations and later expanded to provide financial and technical assistance to developing countries worldwide.

    • International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): Established on July 29, 1957, the IAEA is an autonomous international organization under the United Nations system. Its creation was a response to President Dwight D. Eisenhower's "Atoms for Peace" proposal in 1953. The IAEA's mission is to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to prevent its use for military purposes, including nuclear weapons. …

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11. CBSE 2024Set 59/3/11 markMCQ
    Q.Match List I correctly with List II : List I 1. European Currency 2. Special Economic Zone 3. A permanent member country of UN Security Council 4. A Regional Organisation List II

    (i) France

    (ii) ASEAN

    (iii) Euro

    (iv) China Choose the correct option : (A) 1-(iii), 2-(iv), 3-(i), 4-(ii) (B) 1-(iii), 2-(i), 3-(ii), 4-(iv) (C) 1-(ii), 2-(i), 3-(iv), 4-(iii) (D) 1-(iv), 2-(ii), 3-(iii), 4-(i)

    ›Reveal solutionSolution

    The correct matching pairs are European Currency with Euro, Special Economic Zone with China, a permanent member country of the UN Security Council with France, and a Regional Organisation with ASEAN.

    Matching questions like this test your understanding of key concepts and their specific examples or associations in the fields of geography, economics, and international relations. To correctly solve such a question, it is essential to identify the core definition or characteristic of each item in List I and then find its most appropriate counterpart in List II. Let's break down each pairing.

    1. European Currency

       This refers to a common monetary unit used across several European nations. The Euro is precisely this, serving as the official currency for many member states of the European Union. It was introduced to facilitate trade, travel, and economic integration within the Eurozone. Therefore, European Currency matches with Euro.

    2. Special Economic Zone

       A Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is a designated area within a country that is subject to different economic regulations than other regions within the same country. These regulations are typically more liberal and business-friendly, aimed at attracting foreign investment, boosting exports, and fostering economic growth. China is globally renowned for pioneering and extensively utilizing Special Economic Zones, such as Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and Shanghai's Pudong New Area, which played a crucial role in its economic reforms and rapid development. Thus, China is strongly associated with the concept and implementation of SEZs.

    3. A permanent member country of UN Security Council

       The United Nations Security Council is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, charged with maintaining international peace and security. It has five permanent members, often referred to as the P5, who hold veto power. These countries are:

       • China
       • France
       • Russia
       • United Kingdom
       • United States From List II, both France and China are permanent members. However, given that China is the most appropriate match for "Special Economic Zone" in this context, France becomes the unique match for a permanent member country of the UN Security Council.

    4. A Regional Organisation …

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12. CBSE 2023Set 61/2/11 markMCQ
    Q.Arrange the following in chronological order and select the correct order from the following options : I. Santhal Rebellion II. Riots in Deccan Villages III. Permanent Settlement in Bengal IV. First Revenue Settlement in Bombay Deccan Options : (A) I, II, III and IV (B) II, III, IV and I (C) III, IV, I and II (D) IV, I, II and III

    ›Reveal solutionSolution

    The question asks for the chronological order of four historical events in British India. The correct sequence is: Permanent Settlement in Bengal (1793), First Revenue Settlement in Bombay Deccan (1830s), Santhal Rebellion (1855-56), and Riots in Deccan Villages (1875). This matches option (C).

    The key to solving this is to recall the timeline of British land revenue policies and the major peasant uprisings they triggered. The Permanent Settlement was the earliest of these policies, while the Deccan Riots were the latest. Let's place each event in its correct historical context.

    1. Permanent Settlement in Bengal (1793)

       This was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793. It fixed the land revenue demand permanently, creating a class of zamindars. This is the earliest event among the four.

    2. First Revenue Settlement in Bombay Deccan (1830s)

       The Ryotwari system was introduced in the Bombay Presidency in the 1830s, with the first revenue settlement completed around 1835-1838. This came after the Permanent Settlement.

    3. Santhal Rebellion (1855-56)

       The Santhals rose against the British and the zamindars in the Rajmahal Hills. This rebellion occurred just before the Revolt of 1857, placing it in the mid-1850s. …

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