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Defence & foreign policy Book Back Questions 8th Social Science Lesson 22

8th Social Science Lesson 22

22] Defence & foreign policy

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The National War Memorial is a monument built by the Government of India to honour the Indian Armed Forces. The memorial is spread over 40 acres of land and is built around the existing chhatri (canopy) near India Gate, New Delhi. The names of armed forces personnel martyred during the conflicts are inscribed on the memorial walls.

Field Marshal: Is a Five Star General officer rank and the highest attainable rank in the Indian Army. Sam Manekshaw was the first Field Marshal of India and the second Field Marshal was K.M. Cariappa. Arjan Singh was the first and the only office of the Indian Air Force to be promoted to Five Star Rank as Marshal.

The Madras Regiment is one of the oldest infantry regiment of the Indian Army, originating in the year 1758. The Regimental Centre is at wellington, Udhagamandalam, Tamil Nadu. In 1962, after the Sino-Indian War, the need to expand the number of officers was felt. Two Officers Training Schools (OTS) were established in Pune and Chennai to train officers for Emergency Commission into the Army. On 1st January 1988, the school was renamed as the Officers Training Academy (OTA) .

In 1025 AD (CE) , Rajendra Chola I, the Chola king from Tamil Nadu launched naval on the city-state of expedition Srivijaya in maritime Southeast Asia, and conquered Kadaram (modern Kedah) . Rajendra’s overseas expedition against Srivijaya was a unique event in India’s history.

National Cadet Corps (NCC): National Cadet Corps is a Tri-Services Organization, comprising the Army, Navy and Air Force, engaged in grooming the youth of the country into disciplined and patriotic citizens. The National Cadet Corps in India is a voluntary organization which recruits cadets from high schools, colleges and universities all over India. The Cadets are given basic military training in small arms and parades.

15th January – Army Day. 1st February – Coast Guard Day. 10th March – Central Industrial Security Force Day. 7th October – Rapid Action Force Day. 8th October – Air Force Day. 4th December – Navya Day. 7th December – Armed Forces Flag Day.

Nelson Mandela: Leader of the African National Council of South Africa. A determined fighter against apartheid. Apartheid is the worst form of racial discrimination. It is against humanism and democracy. India fought against apartheid and opposed all types of racial discrimination. The end of racialism in South Africa in 1990 was a great success for India’s policy.

India shares a common land border with Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, China, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Burma. It also shares a common sea border with Sri Lanka.

Choose the best answers:

1. The Supreme Commander of the Armed forces is our

(a) President

(b) Prime Minister

(c) Governor

(d) Chief Minister

2. The primary mission of Indian Army is to ensure

(a) National Security

(b) National Unity

(c) Defending the nation from external aggression

(d) All the above

3. The Army Day is

(a) 15th January

(b) 1st February

(c) 10th March

(d) 7th October

4. Assam Rifles is under the control of

(a) Ministry of Defence

(b) National Security Advisor

(c) PMO

(d) Ministry of Home Affairs

5. Indian Coast Guard was established in

(a) 1976

(b) 1977

(c) 1978

(d) 1979

6. India’s foreign policy is based on several principles. One of which is

(a) Satyameva Jayate

(b) Panchasheel

(c) Both of these

(d) None of these

7. Which of the following islands belong to India?

(a) Andaman and Maldives

(b) Andaman and Lakshadweep Island

(c) Sri Lanka and Maldives

(d) Maldives and Lakshadweep Island

Fill in the blanks:

1. The Madras Regimental Army centre is at ___________

2. The Indian Navy Chief is _______________

3. _______________ is first and only officer of Indian Air Force to be promoted to Five Star Rank Marshal of Indian Air Force.

4. The chief architect of India’s foreign policy was _______________

5. The World Non-Alignment was coined by ____________

Match the following:

1. Nelson Mandela – 8 members

2. National War Memorial – Field Marshal

3. Manekshaw – Energy development

4. SAARC – Apartheid

5. BCIM – New Delhi

State true or false. If false, correct the statement:

1. Central Armed Police Force serve under the Ministry of Defence.

2. The Madras Regiment is one of the oldest infantry regiment.

3. The Rapid Action Force is a specialised wing of the CRPF.

4. NCC Cadets are given basic military training.

5. Bangladesh is a part of India.

6. Myanmar is land bridge to ASEAN nations.

Consider the following the statements and tick the appropriate answer:

1. Consider the following statement related to Armed Forces.

i) The Indian Army is the land based branch of Armed forces.

ii) The mission of Indian Army is not only ensuring the national security but also conducts humanisation rescue operations.

(a) i only

(b) ii only

(c) both i and ii

(d) Neither i nor ii

2. Assertion (A): The President is the Supreme Commander of the Armed forces of India.

Reason (R): The President is the head of the state and occupies the highest position.

(a) A is correct and R explains A

(b) A is correct and R does not explain A

(c) A is correct and R is wrong

(d) Both A and R are wrong

3. Assertions (A): India has favoured international co-operation.

Reason (R): She believes that all disputes among nations can be solved through friendly co-operation.

(a) A is correct and R is wrong

(b) Both A and R are wrong

(c) A is correct and R explains A

(d) A is correct and R does not explain A

4. Which of the following statements is not true about “Apartheid”?

i) Apartheid is a policy of racial discrimination.

ii) It is against humanism.

iii) The policy of racialism is practiced in India

(a) i and ii

(b) ii and iii

(c) ii only

(d) iii only

5. Find the odd one out:

(a) Maldives

(b) Sri Lanka

(c) Myanmar

(d) Lakshadweep

Answers:

Choose the best answers:

1. President 2. All the above 3. 15th January 4. Ministry of Home Affairs 5. 1978 6. Panchasheel 7. Andaman and Lakshadweep Island

Fill in the blanks:

1. Wellington, Udahagamandalam, Tamil Nadu 2. Admiral 3. Arjan Singh 4. Jawaharlal Nehru 5. V.K. Krishna Menon

Match the following:

1.Nelson Mandela – Apartheid

2.National war Memorial – New Delhi

3.Manekshaw – Field Marshal

4.SAARC – 8 members

5.BCIM – Energy development

State true or false. If false, correct the statement:

1.False

Correct answer: Central Armed Police Force serve under the Ministry of Home Affairs

2.True

3.True

4.True

5.False

Correct answer: Bangladesh was once a part of India

6.True

Consider the statements given below and choose the correct option:

1. Both i and ii

2. A is correct and R explains A

3. A is correct and R explains A

4. iii only

5. Myanmar

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