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What was Cuban Missile Crisis? Describe its main events. 

OR

 Explain any three reasons for the disintegration of the USSR.

Explain the concept of 'common but differentiated responsibilities'. How and where was it emphasized upon?

Explain any three benefits of globalization with examples.

What forced the Union Government of India to appoint the States Re-organization Commission in 1953? Mention its two main recommendations. Name any four new States formed after 1956.

OR

 Describe the various steps taken to hold the first general elections in India. How far these elections were successful?

Examine the three main reasons responsible for the split in the Congress party during 1969 

OR

 Evaluate any three consequences of the emergency imposed in 1975.

Read the passage carefully given below and answer the questions that follow:

 The Assam Movement from 1979 to 1985 is the best example of such movements against 'outsiders'. The Assamese suspected that there were huge numbers of illegal Bengali Muslim settlers from Bangladesh. They felt that unless these foreign nationals are detected and deported, they would reduce the indigenous Assamese into a minority. There were other economic issues too. There was widespread poverty and unemployment in Assam despite the existence of natural resources like oil, tea and coal. It was felt that these were drained out of the State without any commensurate benefit to the people.

 (i) Name the group that led the movement against outsiders in 1979.

 (ii) Why did the Assamese seek the detection and deportation of the outsiders?

 (iii) What were the economic issues taken up as part of the movement?