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Which one of the following was NOT given primacy by the makers of the
Soviet System?
(a) Abolition of Private property.
(b) Society based on the principle of equality.
(c) No opposition party to be allowed.
(d) No state control over economy.
No state control over economy.
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What does the logo on the ASEAN flag symbolise?
The logo of ASEAN flag symbolises that the ten stalks of paddy represent the ten South-East Asian countries bound together in friendship and solidarity. The Circle represents the unity of ASEAN.
Why is it said that history of petroleum is also the history of war and struggles?
It is true because World Economy is based on petroleum and immense wealth is associated with oil. It generates political struggles and wars to have control over it.
What constrained the Super Powers to go for a full-fledged war inspite of having nuclear weapons?
Both the Super Powers knew very well the intensity of destruction that would take place. It was not acceptable to either of them. No political gain could justify the destruction of their societies. That is why they did not go for a full fledged nuclear war.
What was the ‘Earth Summit’? How far did the summit prove to be useful? Explain.
Earth Summit was a conference on environment and development held in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) in June 1992.
Benefits of Earth Summit :-
(i) This Summit produced conventions dealing with climate change, biodiversity and forestry.
(ii) It recommended a list of development practices called Agenda 21. (iii) Under this list there was consensus on combining economic growth with ecological responsibility, known as sustainable development.
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