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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.

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8. Do not leave the examination hall before you have made sure that you have answered all the

questions.

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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.

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(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.

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(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.

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(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.

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Question 1b.

(i) How will you contribute in conserving environment in your school?

Mention any ONE point. [1]

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(ii) What would happen if Druk Gyalpo does not grant assent to the bills? [2]

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Section B: Bhutan History

Attempt ALL questions.

Question 2a. [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.

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(ii) Who was the grandfather of Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuk?

A Dungkar Gyaltshen

B Sharpa Phenchung

C Pala

D Pila

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(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.

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(iv) Who started the school of Zorig Chusum in Bhutan during the 17th century?

A Second Desi

B Fourth Desi

C Third Desi

D First Desi

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(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.

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(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

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(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.

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Question 2b. [8]

(i) Explain any ONE technique involved in making a Thangka. [2]

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(ii) Write any TWO differences between the First and Second Five Year Plans. [2]

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(iii) Why did Ugyen Wangchuck refuse to intervene in the dispute between

Pema Tenzin and Dungkar Gyaltshen? Give TWO reasons. [2]

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(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]

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Section C: Indian History and World Developments Since 1945

Attempt ALL questions.

Question 3a. [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.

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(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.

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(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

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(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

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Question 3b. [2+2]

(i) Why did Gandhi demonstrate Passive Resistance in South Africa?

Give TWO reasons. [2]

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(ii) What would happen had there been no organization such as UNESCO

in the world? State any TWO consequences. [2]

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PART TWO

Section A: Civics

Attempt any ONE question.

Question 4

(i) State any TWO criteria to hold a constitutional office. [2]

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(ii) Mention any FOUR roles of a member of a political party. [4]

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(iii) Name the ministry that carries out the following functions: [4]

a) It enhances Bhutan’s interaction with other countries.

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b) It looks after the internal administration of the country.

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c) It strengthens engineering cells.

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d) It formulates plans and policies of trade and commerce.

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Question 5

(i) Write any THREE similarities of Gewog Tshogde and Dzongkhag

Tshogdu’s meeting procedures. [3]

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(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]

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(iii) Which pillar of Gross National Happiness is most important in your opinion?

Give THREE reasons. [3]

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Section B: Bhutan History

Attempt any THREE questions.

Question 6

(i) Who represented the British delegation during the coronation of the second king?

Name the Insignia offered to the King during his visit. [2]

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(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]

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(iii) Why do we need to give importance to our handicrafts? Give FIVE reasons. [5]

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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]

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(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]

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(iii) Druk Gyalpo Jigme Wangchuk strictly followed the policy of Isolation.

Mention any TWO demerits of the policy. [2]

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Question 8

(i) Mention any EIGHT developmental goals initiated by King Jigme Singye

Wangchuck towards modern development of Bhutan? [4]

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(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]

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(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]

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Question 9

(i) List down any THREE positive changes brought by King Jigme Singye

Wangchuck in the field of agriculture and rural development. [3]

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(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]

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(iii) Suggest any THREE measures to control population growth in Bhutan? [3]

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Question 10

(i) Name the last British political officer to visit Bhutan. [1]

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(ii) Write any FOUR common features of village houses? [4]

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(iii) Was Jigme Namgyal’s defeat in the Duar war a sign of leadership

inefficiency? Why? Give FIVE reasons. [5]

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Section C: Indian History and World Developments Since 1945

Attempt any ONE question.

Question 11

(i) Write the full terms for the following abbreviations: [3]

a) NATO

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b) UNDP

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c) GATT

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(ii) State any THREE views of Gandhiji on education. [3]

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(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

in August 1990

b) Peace keeping operation

that monitored election

process

c) An Arab state made as British

mandate after the first world war

c) Zionist movement

d) An uprising led by Palestinians

living in the territories occupied by

Israel

d) Peace keeping force created

to supervise ceasefire

e) Jewish uprising for a separate

homeland

e) Israel

f) UNTSO f) Iraq

g) UNTAG g) Intefedah

h) UNEF h) Palestine

i) Lebanon



Question 12

(i) What are the THREE aims of SAARC? [3]

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(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]

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(iii) Why did General Assembly of UNO adopt the resolution of

‘Uniting for Peace’ in November 1950? Give THREE reasons. [3]

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