Bangalore University 2008-6th Sem B.A History Contemporary World – – VIII--ester , - Question Paper

VI Semester B.A. Examination, June 2008
(Semester Scheme)
HISTORY
Contemporary World – Paper – VIII

Time: three Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions: 1) ans all ques. as directed.
2) Answers should be written completely either in Kannada or in English.

SECTION-A

ans any 2 of the following: (15 x two = 30)

1. Describe the different stages of cold war.
2. Write a note on terrorism. discuss its impact.
3. Discuss the importance of WTO and world-bank in the contemporary world.
4. Sketch the history of liberation-movement in South-Africa. Evaluate the role of Nelson-Mandela.

SECTION-B

ans any 1 of the following: (10x1=10)

1. Mark on the outline map given any 5 non-aligned nations. Write a note on non-aligned-movement.
2. Mark on the map given subsequent places and write their historical importance.
Paris, Tel-Aviv, London, Belgrade, Rio.

SECTION-C

ans any 6 of the following:

1. Achievements of UNO.
2. Fidel-Castro
3. Arab-Israel Conflict.
4. Brandt-Commission Reports.
5. Decline and fall of Soviet-Union.
6. Gulf-Crisis
7. Afghan-civil war.
8. Disarmament treaties.
9. Universal declaration of Human rights.
10. Globalization.

SECTION-D

ans all questions: (10x2=20)

1) COMIN FORM.
2) What is bi-polar world?
3) What is SEATO? Where was t signed?
4) South-South Co-operation.
5) Mention any 2 functions of International-momentary-fund (IMF)
6) Cancun Summit.
7) In which country Rio-summit was held and when?
8) Mention any 2 features of liberalization.
9) Mention any 2 measures taken to conserve environment.
10) Ecology.

Earning:   Approval pending.