8th Std Social Science Term 3 Solution | Lesson.6 Defence & Foreign Policy

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Lesson.6 Defence & Foreign Policy

8th Standard Social Science Guide in English | Defence & Foreign Policy

Lesson.6 Defence & Foreign Policy

I. Choose the correct answer

1. The Supreme Commander of the Armed forces is our

  1. President
  2. Prime Minister
  3. Governor
  4. Chief Minister

Ans : President

2. The primary mission of Indian Army is to ensure

  1. National Security
  2. National Unity
  3. Defending the nation from external aggression
  4. All the above

Ans : All the above

3. The Army day is

  1. 5th January
  2. 1st February
  3. 10th March
  4. 7th October

Ans : 5th January

4. Assam Rifles is under the control of

  1. Ministry of Defence
  2. National Security Advisor
  3. PMO
  4. Ministry of Home Affairs

Ans : Ministry of Home Affairs

5. Indian Coast Guard was established in

  1. 1976
  2. 1977
  3. 1978
  4. 1979

Ans : 1978

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

  1. Satyameva Jayate
  2. Panchasheel
  3. both of these
  4. None of these

Ans : Panchasheel

7. Which of the following islands belonged to India

  1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  2. Andaman and Lakshadweep Island
  3. Sri Lanka and Maldives
  4. Maldives and Lakshadweep Island

Ans : Andaman and Lakshadweep island

II. Fill in the Blanks.

1. The Madras Regimental Army centre is at __________________

Ans : Wellington

2. The Indian Navy Chief is __________________

Ans : Admiral

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

Ans : Arjan Singh

4. The Chief architect of India’s foreign policy was __________________

Ans : Jawaharlal Nehru

5. The Word Non – Alignment was coined by __________________

Ans : V.K Krishna Menon

III. Choose the option which matches the following correctly 

1. Nelson Mandela8 members
2. National war MemorialField Marshal
3. ManekshawEnergy development
4. SAARCApartheid
5. BCIMNew Delhi
Ans : 1 – D, 2 – E, 3 – B, 4 – A, 5 – C

IV. State true or false.

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

Ans : False

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

Ans : True

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

Ans : True

4. NCC Cadets are given basic military training.

Ans : True

5. Bangladesh is apart of India.

Ans : False

6. Myanmar is land bridge to ASEAN nations.

Ans : True

V. Choose the correct statement.

1. Consider the 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 ensure the national security but also conducts humanisation rescue operations.

  1. i only
  2. ii only
  3. Both i and ii
  4. Neither i nor ii

Ans : i only

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

Reason: The President is the head of the State and occupies the highest position.

  1. A is correct and R explains A
  2. A is correct and R does not explain A
  3. A is correct and R is wrong
  4. Both A and R are wrong

Ans : A Is correct and R explains A

3. Assertion : India has favoured international co-operation.

Reason : She believes that all disputes among nations can be solved through friendly cooperation.

  1. A is correct and R is wrong
  2. Both A and R are wrong
  3. A is correct and R explains A
  4.  A is correct and R does not explain A

Ans : A is correct and R explains 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 practised in India.

  1. i and ii
  2. ii and iii
  3. ii only
  4. iii only

Ans : iii oniy

5. Find the odd one out .

  1. Maldives
  2. Sri Lanka
  3. Myanmar
  4. Lakshadweep

Ans : Lakshadweep

VI. Answer the following in one or two sentences

1. Why national security is very essential?

National Security is very essential for political, Social and economics development of a country.

2. What does the following abbreviation stand for?

  1. SFF – The Special frontier Force
  2. ICG – Indian Coastal Guard
  3. BSF – The Border Security Force
  4. NCC – National Cadet Corps

3. Write a short note on CRPF.

The main objective of CRPF is to enable the government to maintain Rule of law, public order and international security to presence national integrity and promote social harmony.

4. Name the founding fathers of Non-Aligned Movement.

The founding fathers of Non – aligned movement are,

  • Jawaharlal Nehru of India,
  • Tito of Yugoslavia,
  • Nasser of Egypt,
  • Sukarno of Indonesia and
  • Kwame Nkumarah of ghana.

5. Write the basic principles of India’s Foreign Policy.

The basic priniciples of India foreign policy are

  • Preservation of national interest
  • Achievement of world peace
  • Disarmament ,
  • Abolition of Colonialism, Racism and imperialism
  • Increasing the number of friendly nation.
  • Economic Development.

6. Name the member countries of the SAARC.

India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, SriLanka, Maldives and Afghanisthan are the eight members of the SAARC.

VII Answer the following in detail.

1. Describe the structure and administration of Indian Army.

  • The Indian Army is commanded by the chief of Army Staff (COAS) who is a four – star general.
  • For administrative convenience it was divided.
  • Two officers with field Marshall, a five star – rank.
  • The President is the supreme commander of the Indian Army.
  • The Indian Army ensures national security, National unity defending the nation from
    external aggression internal, threats and maintaing peace and security within its
    border.

2. Write about Paramilitary Defence Forces.

  • The Paramilitary Defence force help in maintaining internal security protecting the coastline and assisting the army.
  • The responsibility of them into give security to oil fields and Refineries Railway stations, Water reservior lines.
  • They Participate in natural and man – made disasters and also protects international borders.
  • The Assam Rifles came into being in 1835 which was established by British in Assam was called “Cachar Lavy”.
  • The Special Fronties Force was created in 1962. This was supervised by Intelligence Bureau.

3. Write five principles of Pancha Sheel.

The five principles of Pancha Sheel are

  • Mutual respect for each others territorial intergrity and sovereignity.
  • Mutual non – aggression ‘
  • Mutual non – interferrence in each others internal affairs.
  • Equality and mutual benefit.
  • Peaceful co – existence.

4. India focuses on improving ties with its neighbours. How?

  • India provides neighbours with support as needed in the form of resources, equipment and training.
  • Greater connectivity and intergration is provided so as to improve the free flow of goods, people, energy capital and information .
  • Act East policy ensures a stable and multipolar balance of power through ASEAN.
  • SAARC improves brotherhood and co- operation.
  • BCIM – envisages the formation of a thriving economy, transport.
  • BIMSTEC, BBIN supports technical and economic co – operation.

 

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