HISTORY AND CIVICS

PART-I 6. In order to be qualified as a Judge of a High court,

Answer all questions [1×6] the individual must have held a judicial office in
1. When did the United Nations formally come into the territory of India or must have practised as an
existence? advocate of a High Court or two or more such
(A) October 26, 1945 Courts in succession for a period of .
(B) October 26, 1947 (A) 15 years (B) 10 years
(C) October 24, 1945 (C) 5 years (D) 12 years
(D) October 24, 1947
PART-II
2. Which is the last country to be admitted in the Section-A
UN? 7. Answer all questions (2 × 2 = 4)
(A) South Sudan (i) Which agency of the UN looks after the
(B) France interest of the children in the world? What
(C) Russia was the original purpose of setting up this
(D) USA agency? [2]
(ii) State any two functions of the Security
3. Where is the Headquarters of the UNICEF Council. [2]
located?
(A) New York, USA Section-B
(B) Washington, USA Attempt any two questions (2 × 5 = 10) (3 + 2 = 5)
(C) Florida, USA 8. (i) What are the basic principles of
(D) New Jersey, USA Panchsheel? [3]
(ii) Who administers the Oath of office to the
4. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the High Court Judges? By whom is the Chief
Non Aligned Movement? Justice of a High Court appointed? [2]
(A) It is opposed to any kind of military alliances
like NATO, SEATO etc. 9. (i) Non-alignment is neither neutrality, nor
(B) It is aligned to any of the power blocs isolation nor non-commitment. Explain. [3]
(C) It judges issue on merit and upholds the (ii) Why was UNESCO established? Where are
rights of all people for freedom and justice its headquarters? [2]
(D) It does not remain aloof from international
problems. 10. (i) Name the three types of jurisdiction of the
Supreme Court. In case of violation of the
5. As a "Court of Record" the Supreme court has the Fundamental Rights of individuals, which
power to type of jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is
(A) punish for contempt of itself applicable? [3]
(B) fine for collusion of opposing parties (ii) What is meant by the term Civil Cases &
(C) declare evidence as indisputable Criminal Cases? [2]
(D) Confer titles to appellants.

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 ANSWER KEY
1. (C) 6. (B)
2. (A) 7. (Check Solution)
3. (A) 8. (Check Solution)
4. (B) 9. (Check Solution)
5. (A) 10. (Check Solution)

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1. (C) October 24, 1945 9. (i) • Non-alignment is not neutral as it does not
remain aloof from international problems.
2. (A) South Sudan
It actively participates in the politics among
3. (A) New York, USA nations. So, non-alignment stands for
'action' rather than passivism.
4. (B) It is aligned to any of the power blocs
• NAM is not aloof as it comes forward to
5. (A) punish for contempt of itself help the underdeveloped and developing
newly independent countries.
6. (B) 10 years
• NAM is not committed to any military
7. (i) UNICEF looks after the interest of the blocs but maintains friendly relations with
children in the world. the countries of the First and the Second
Its original purpose was to help the World.
emergency needs of children in post-war
Europe. (ii) UNESCO was established with the objective
of contributing to peace and security in the
(ii) Two functions of the Security Council are as world by promoting collaboration among
follows- nations through education, science, culture
a) To maintain international peace and security and communication. This is undertaken to
in accordance with the principles and
further respect for justice, for the rule of law
purposes of the United Nations.
and for the human rights for all human
b) To investigate any dispute or situation which
beings.
might lead to international friction and to
The headquarters of the UNESCO are in
take military action against an aggressor.
Paris.
8. (i) The basic principles of Panchsheel are as
follows- 10. (i) The three types of jurisdiction of the
• Mutual non-interference in each other's Supreme Court are-
internal affairs a) Original Jurisdiction
• Mutual non-aggression b) Appellate Jurisdiction
• Equality for mutual benefit c) Advisory Jurisdiction
• Mutual respect for each other's territorial In case of violation of the Fundamental
integrity and sovereignty Rights of individuals, the Original
• Peaceful co-existence jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is
applicable.
(ii) A Judge of a High Court, before he enters
upon his office, shall take an Oath before the (ii) Civil cases are related to land, property and
Governor of the State, or some person money transactions, arbitration, guardianship,
appointed in that behalf by him. marriages, divorce and cases involving a
The Chief Justice of a High Court is Will.
appointed by the President of India in Criminal cases are related to murder,
consultation with the Chief Justice of the robbery, theft, assault, etc.
Supreme Court and the Governor of the
concerned State.

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