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1 Alternative No: Index No: Supervising Examiner's/Invigilator's initial: History, Civics & Geography Writing Time: 2 Hours Paper I (History& Civics) Total Marks: 80 (New Curriculum) READ THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY: 1. Do not write for the first fifteen minutes. This time is to be spent on reading the questions. After having read the questions, you will be given two hours to answer all questions. 2. The first five digits have already been printed. Write the remaining seven digits of your index number in the space provided on the top right hand corner of this cover page only. 3. In this paper, there are two Parts: I and II. Each Part has three Sections: A, B and C. All the questions in Part I are compulsory. You are expected to attempt any one question from Part II Section A, any three from Part II Section B and any one from Part II Section C. Remember, questions 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. 4. Read the directions to each question carefully and write all your answers in the space provided in the question booklet itself. 5. Remember to write quickly but neatly. 6. Do not remove or tear off any page from the booklet. 7. Do not draw lines or pictures on or in the booklet to beautify it. 8. Do not leave the examination hall before you have made sure that you have answered all the questions. For Chief Marker s and Markers Use Only Part I II Total Chief Section A B C A B C Markers Question Signature Award Markers initial BCSE/HCG I/ 2014 Page 1 of 28 This booklet comprises 28 pages

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3 Part I Section A: Civics Answer ALL questions. Question 1a. [1x4] Directions: Read the following questions carefully. For each question, choose the correct answer from the given alternatives and write it in the space provided. (i) The organ which implements the law of the country is A Government. B Legislature. C Executive. D Judiciary. Answer: (ii) The constitutional body headed by a chairperson and two commissioners is A Royal Civil Service Commission. B Election Commission of Bhutan. C Anti Corruption Commission. D Royal Audit Authority. Answer: (iii) Dealing with the offences against the state is the original jurisdiction of A High Court. B Supreme Court. C Drungkhag Court. D Dzongkhag Court. Answer: BCSE/HCG I/ 2014 Page 3 of 28

4 (iv) Through decentralization, the King aspired A the people to participate in the process of development. B to distribute the resources equally among the people. C to develop all the twenty dzongkhags equally. D to develop all the gewogs equally. Answer: Question 1b. (i) How will you contribute in conserving environment in your school? Mention any ONE point. [1] (ii) What would happen if Druk Gyalpo does not grant assent to the bills? [2] BCSE/HCG I/ 2014 Page 4 of 28

5 Question 2a. Section B: Bhutan History Attempt ALL questions. [1x7] Directions: Read the following questions carefully. For each question, choose the correct answer from the given alternatives and write it in the space provided. (i) In 1870, Jigme Namgyal became A Druk Desi. B Trongsa Dronyer. C Trongsa Poenlop. D Lhuntse Dzongpoen. Answer: (ii) Who was the grandfather of Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuk? A Dungkar Gyaltshen B Sharpa Phenchung C Pala D Pila Answer: (iii) The abolishment of slavery and serfdom was the Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuk s A Social reform. B Judicial reform. C Constitutional reform. D Administrative reform. Answer: BCSE/HCG I/ 2014 Page 5 of 28

6 (iv) Who started the school of Zorig Chusum in Bhutan during the 17 th century? A Second Desi B Fourth Desi C Third Desi D First Desi Answer: (v) The following are the benevolent acts of King Jigme Wangchuk in memeory of his father EXCEPT A granted large quantities of gold to coat sacred images in Wangdi Phodrang dzong. B made generous gifts to the Central Monk Body and the public. C distributed food, clothes, livestock and money to the public. D presented new sets of Kanjur and Tenjur to Punakha Dzong. Answer: (vi) Which of the following is NOT true about the battle of Shamkhar? A The battle proved indecisive B It took place in the year 1857 C Tsondrue Gyaltshen was promoted to Trongsa Poenlop D Jigme Namgyal constructed Wangdicholing palace on the battle field Answer: (vii) The immediate reforms initiated by the fourth King was A free education at all levels. B regional referral hospitals in every dzongkhag. C Bhutan was linked by satellite with rest of the world. D introduction of improved methods and mechanization of farming. Answer: BCSE/HCG I/ 2014 Page 6 of 28

7 Question 2b. [8] (i) Explain any ONE technique involved in making a Thangka. [2] (ii) Write any TWO differences between the First and Second Five Year Plans. [2] (iii) Why did Ugyen Wangchuck refuse to intervene in the dispute between Pema Tenzin and Dungkar Gyaltshen? Give TWO reasons. [2] BCSE/HCG I/ 2014 Page 7 of 28

8 (iv) Bhutan started many bilateral diplomatic relations during the reign of fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singay Wangchuck. Do you think it is important for a country like Bhutan to strengthen such relations further? Justify your answer with any TWO reasons. [2] Question 3a. Section C: Indian History and World Developments Since 1945 Attempt ALL questions. [1x4] Directions: Read the following questions carefully. For each question, choose the correct answer from the given alternatives and write it in the space provided. (i) ASEAN was formed with the A Bali declaration. B Manila declaration. C Bangkok declaration. D Kuala Lumpur declaration. Answer: BCSE/HCG I/ 2014 Page 8 of 28

9 (ii) European Economic Community was formed to A develop defense against the future world war. B cooperate among the nations for security and development of natural resources from superpowers. C find solutions to common problems through friendship, trust and mutual understanding. D cooperate among the nations to bring economic and political development through a common programme. Answer: (iii) Identify the movement of Gandhiji shown in the above figure. A Civil Disobedience Movement B Non- Cooperation Movement C Quit India Movement D Khilafat Movement Answer: (iv) Why is the Security Council a more powerful organ of UNO? A It regulates armaments B It ensures peaceful settlement of dispute C Other organs agree and accept its decisions D It can make a recommendation for peace and security Answer: BCSE/HCG I/ 2014 Page 9 of 28

10 Question 3b. (i) Why did Gandhi demonstrate Passive Resistance in South Africa? Give TWO reasons. [2+2] [2] (ii) What would happen had there been no organization such as UNESCO in the world? State any TWO consequences. [2] BCSE/HCG I/ 2014 Page 10 of 28

11 Question 4 PART TWO Section A: Civics Attempt any ONE question. (i) State any TWO criteria to hold a constitutional office. [2] (ii) Mention any FOUR roles of a member of a political party. [4] BCSE/HCG I/ 2014 Page 11 of 28

12 (iii) Name the ministry that carries out the following functions: [4] a) It enhances Bhutan s interaction with other countries. b) It looks after the internal administration of the country. c) It strengthens engineering cells. Question 5 d) It formulates plans and policies of trade and commerce. (i) Write any THREE similarities of Gewog Tshogde and Dzongkhag Tshogdu s meeting procedures. [3] BCSE/HCG I/ 2014 Page 12 of 28

13 (ii) Our people often solve their disagreements through negotiated settlement rather than going to Thrimkhang. Do you agree? Give FOUR points to support the statement. [4] (iii) Which pillar of Gross National Happiness is most important in your opinion? Give THREE reasons. [3] BCSE/HCG I/ 2014 Page 13 of 28

14 Question 6 Section B: Bhutan History Attempt any THREE questions. (i) Who represented the British delegation during the coronation of the second king? Name the Insignia offered to the King during his visit. [2] (ii) How did Jigme Namgyal intervene the feud between the two Dzongpoens of Thimphu and Wangdiphodrang in 1854? Mention any THREE strategies he used. [3] BCSE/HCG I/ 2014 Page 14 of 28

15 (iii) Why do we need to give importance to our handicrafts? Give FIVE reasons. [5] BCSE/HCG I/ 2014 Page 15 of 28

16 Question 7 (i) Prepare a time line of any FOUR important events of King Ugyen Wangchuk starting from his birth till the final years of his life. [4] (ii) If you were the leader of Bhutan during the slavery and serfdom practice, how would you have removed them without causing social disruption? Give any FOUR points. [4] BCSE/HCG I/ 2014 Page 16 of 28

17 (iii) Druk Gyalpo Jigme Wangchuk strictly followed the policy of Isolation. Mention any TWO demerits of the policy. [2] BCSE/HCG I/ 2014 Page 17 of 28

18 Question 8 (i) Mention any EIGHT developmental goals initiated by King Jigme Singye Wangchuck towards modern development of Bhutan? [4] (ii) Ugyen Wangchuck should have taken an immediate action against Alu Dorji and Phuntsho Dorji for appointing their own nominees as Desi rather than calling them for a peaceful meeting. Do you agree? Justify your view with FOUR points. [4] BCSE/HCG I/ 2014 Page 18 of 28

19 (iii) Was it a right decision for King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck to start modernization in Bhutan during his reign? Why? Give TWO reasons to support your answer. [2] BCSE/HCG I/ 2014 Page 19 of 28

20 Question 9 (i) List down any THREE positive changes brought by King Jigme Singye Wangchuck in the field of agriculture and rural development. [3] (ii) What steps could have been taken by King Jigme Dorji Wangcjuck to increase the export of Bhutanese commodities to India during First Five Year plan? Write any FOUR suggestions. [4] BCSE/HCG I/ 2014 Page 20 of 28

21 (iii) Suggest any THREE measures to control population growth in Bhutan? [3] Question 10 (i) Name the last British political officer to visit Bhutan. [1] BCSE/HCG I/ 2014 Page 21 of 28

22 (ii) Write any FOUR common features of village houses? [4] (iii) Was Jigme Namgyal s defeat in the Duar war a sign of leadership inefficiency? Why? Give FIVE reasons. [5] BCSE/HCG I/ 2014 Page 22 of 28

23 Section C: Indian History and World Developments Since 1945 Question 11 Attempt any ONE question. (i) Write the full terms for the following abbreviations: [3] a) NATO b) UNDP c) GATT BCSE/HCG I/ 2014 Page 23 of 28

24 (ii) State any THREE views of Gandhiji on education. [3] (iii) Match each item given in column A with that of column B. [4] Column A Column B a) The Jewish state created in 1948 a) First peace keeping force of UN b) The country which invaded Kuwait b) Peace keeping operation in August 1990 that monitored election process c) An Arab state made as British c) Zionist movement mandate after the first world war d) An uprising led by Palestinians living in the territories occupied by Israel e) Jewish uprising for a separate e) Israel homeland f) UNTSO f) Iraq g) UNTAG g) Intefedah h) UNEF h) Palestine d) Peace keeping force created to supervise ceasefire i) Lebanon BCSE/HCG I/ 2014 Page 24 of 28

25 Question 12 (i) What are the THREE aims of SAARC? [3] (ii) If you were one of the strict followers of Gandhian philosophy, what methods and techniques would you adopt to fight against the British rule in India? Mention FOUR points. [4] BCSE/HCG I/ 2014 Page 25 of 28

26 (iii) Why did General Assembly of UNO adopt the resolution of Uniting for Peace in November 1950? Give THREE reasons. [3] BCSE/HCG I/ 2014 Page 26 of 28

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