Why was the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation also called Western Alliance?

What is meant by Hegemony?

What is meant by the Cuba Missile Crisis?

Suggest any two steps to be taken by the government to check pollution and save environment.

“Welfare State is getting replaced by market.” Analyse the reason for this change.

Why did Indian distance itself from the two camps led by the U.S. and the Soviet Union? Explain.

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

Critically evaluate the difficulties involved in implementing the suggested reforms to reconstruct the U.N.

Read the passage given below carefully and answer the following questions:

The Cold War was not simply a matter of power rivalries, military alliances and of balance of power. These were accompanied by a real ideological conflict as well, a difference over the best and most appropriate way of organizing political, economic, and social life all over the world.

(i) Why is a war-like situation called Cold War?

(ii) Identify one military pact each signed by each of the two super powers to balance the power rivalries.

(iii) Differentiate between the ideologies represented by the rival blocs.

Study the cartoon given below carefully and answer the following questions:

(i) Which country is represented by this mighty soldier?

(ii) Why have the names of so many countries been written on the uniform of the soldier?

(iii) What message does this cartoon convey to the international community?