Sarpang Lower
Secondary School
Mid Term
Examination: 2013
History
Writing Time: 2 Hours
Class: VIII
Total Marks: 100
READ THE
FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY:
1. Do
not write for the first fifteen
minutes. This time is to be spent reading the questions. After having read the
questions, you will be given two hours
to answer all questions.
2. Answers
to all the questions must be written neatly in the answer sheets provided to
you.
3. In
this paper, there are two sections: ONE and TWO. You must answer all
the questions in both the sections.
4. Read
the directions to each question
carefully and write your answers accordingly.
5. The
marks for all the questions are given in the bracket.
6. Once
the examination begins, you will not be allowed to ask questions, speak with
others, or move around.
7. Remember
to write quickly but neatly.
8. Do
not leave the hall before you have made sure that you have answered all the
questions.
Do
not forget to write your name, class/section and roll
number.
SECTION: A
30 Questions –
30 Marks
Answer ALL
questions.
Directions: Read the
following questions carefully, copy the number of the question, choose the
correct response and write it in your answer sheet.
1.
The British had annexed the Assam Duars in 1841 from Bhutan because
·
They
thought that the Duars belonged to them
·
Nobody
knew who has the right over the Duars
·
They
were interested to come to Bhutan
·
They
claimed the Bhutanese were making incursions into British India
2.
British India sent a mission to Bhutan in the year:
* 1842 * 1863 * 1864 * 1865
3.
Which of the following is the main reason behind Trongsa Poenlop Tshokey Dorji
promising to appoint Jigme Namgyal as Trongsa Poenlop when he retires:
·
Jigme
Namgyal saved the life of Trongsa Poenlop from his enemies.
·
He
was sincere and intelligent
·
He
was brave and loyal
·
He
was the most powerful man in Bhutan.
4.
The most important reason for sending the Ashley Eden Mission to Bhutan was:
·
To
negotiate a treaty with Bhutan.
·
To
identify the real ruler of Bhutan.
·
To
study the internal situation of Bhutan.
·
To
appoint a British agent in the court of the Desi.
5.
Ambari Falakata was annexed because
·
Bhutanese
rejected the friendly mission sent by the British
·
Col.
Jenkins reversed the more relaxed and conciliatory frontier policy.
·
It
belonged to British in the past.
·
Col.
Jenkins saw the value of the economic resources available.
6.
Following passage is to be used with question no. 6.
“The
second meeting was far less civil. On this occasion the Trongsa Poenlop
presented new demand…”
Question:
The
demand that is talked in the above passage is:
·
The
Bhutanese Government would receive a British agent in Bhutan.
·
Ambari
Falakata would be returned when the Bhutanese returned British property and
captives
·
Assam
Duars should be returned with the revenue last calculated and included.
·
British
should maintain friendly relation with Bhutan.
7.
The Duar war ended in 1865 with the British recapture of
* fortress *Sinchula *Assam Duars *Diwangiri ( Deothang)
8.
The British were interested in Bhutan because they wanted
·
to
use Bhutan as a trade route to Tibet.
·
raw
materials and ready markets for their goods.
·
to
expand their markets in Bhutan.
·
the fertile plains for the plantation of tea.
9. Which ONE of the following is the only reason
for the breakdown in relations between British India and Bhutan?
·
British
India wanted to annex Assam Duars.
·
British
India did not accept Bhutanese demand
·
Bhutanese
did not accept British india’s demand
·
The
failure of Ashley Eden Mission
10. The
Governor General of India issued a Declaration of war against Bhutan on
*11 November 1864 *11 November 1865
*12 November 1864 * 12 November
1865
11.
All of following are true about Jigme Namgyal EXCEPT:
·
He
was identified by the British as the man with real power in Bhutan.
·
He
started modern education in Bhutan.
·
He
started his political career in the court of Trongsa Poenlop.
·
He
was the most powerful man in Bhutan
12.
Jigme Namgyal had a vision of the country, shared by the first Zhabdrung
Ngawang Namgyal. The vision was of:
·
A
united and independent country
·
A
self reliant and independent country
·
A
peaceful country
·
A
united and peaceful country
13.
The
British were interested in Bhutan because they wanted
·
to
expand their markets in Bhutan.
·
to
use Bhutan as a trade route to Tibet.
·
the
fertile plains for the plantation of tea.
·
raw
materials and ready markets for their goods.
14.
“Jigme
Namgyal saved the life of Tshokey Dorji at Punakha.”
What was the post held by Jigme Namgyal
at that time?
*Darpon. * Dronyer *Zimpon. * Trongsa Poenlop.
15.
Bhutan was united under a hereditary king system in the year:
* 1905 * 1889 *1904 * 1907
16.
“It is a form of government where the Prime Minister and the Council of
Ministers run the government.” The above statement correctly describes the
·
parliamentary
form of government
·
direct
democracy form of government
·
indirect
democracy form of government
·
Presidential
form of government.
17.
In a Parliamentary Democracy, the legislative powers are vested in the
·
Monarch,
National Assembly and National Council.
·
Prime
Minister, National Assembly and National Council.
·
Council
of Ministers, National Assembly and National Council.
·
President,
National Council and National Assembly.
18.
“It is the basic responsibility to be performed by the citizens for the welfare
of the people and the interest of the Nations.” The above statement correctly
describes the
·
Directive Principles of State Policy.
·
Fundamental Rights.
·
Fundamental Duties.
·
Universal Adult Franchise.
19.
Which of the following is NOT the Constitutional Bodies?
·
The
Royal Audit Authority.
·
The
Anti-Corruption Commission.
·
The
Executive.
·
The
Royal Civil Service Commission.
20. Which of the following statements correctly
describes the importance of the constitution?
·
It
ensures the well-being of the people and the security and sovereignty of the
nation.
·
Provide
proper checks and balances within the government.
·
Combat
corruption in the country.
·
Implements
policies and programmes.
21.
The
World War I came to an end by the treaty of
*Paris * Versailles * Geneva * Hague
22.
Which
of the following is correctly matched?
·
World
War I ended – 11 November, 1918
·
Treaty
of Versailles – 28 June, 1914
·
World
War I started – 15 January, 1914
·
The
U.S.A. entered the World War I – 15
July, 1915.
23. England made a separate
alliance with Japan in
·
1908 * 1907 * 1915 * 1918
24. Which were the new nation
states emerged as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?
·
Poland,
Holland and Yugoslavia
·
Holland,
Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia
·
Poland,
Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia
·
Poland,
Holland and Czechoslovakia
25. Which of the following
statements most correctly describes a brief account of the World War I?
·
War
on the south – west front
·
War
with Turkey
·
Entry
of Latin America into the war
·
War
on the east – west front.
26. Which factor
contributed to the rise of the immediate cause of the World War I?
* Balkans crisis * Division of two
power blocs
* Policy of imperialist * Sarajevo Tragedy
27. “During
the late 19th century and early 20th century, Europe was
like a powder magazine which
could explode at any moment.” The above situation developed as a result of the
·
imperialist
policy of Japan.
·
increasing
enmity caused by Germany
·
division
of Europe into two power blocs.
·
emergence
of Russia as a major world power.
28. Beginning with the earliest, what is the correct order of events
that led to the First World War?
I. Militarism
II. Imperialism
III. Crisis in the Balkans IV. Division of
Europe into two power blocs.
A.
II,
I, IV and III
B.
III,
II, I and IV
C.
IV,
III, I and II
D.
I,
III, II and IV
29. Joining of the USA in the First World
War was a blessing in disguise to the Allies mainly because
·
soldiers
of the USA were expert in warfare.
·
German
soldiers lost the confidence to fight.
·
the
USA supplied enormous resources in men and money.
·
some
partners of Germany withdrew from the war fearing USA.
30. The formation of
Triple Alliance led to the
·
Formation
of Allies *formation of Triple
Entente
·
*formation of Central Powers *entry of the USA into the World
War I
SECTION: B
Questions – 70 Marks
Answer ALL Questions.
Direction: Read the questions below and answer each one
in your answer sheet.
PART- A (BHUTAN HISTORY) 35 marks
Question
I (15 Marks)
Directions:
Answer all the questions
1. Why did a series of border incidents take
place between 1855 and 1857? (3)
2. Why do you think the British were
responsible for the failure of the Ashley Eden Mission? Give two reasons. (3)
3. List down the action of British as a
result of the failure of Ashley Eden mission to Bhutan. (3)
4. Why did Trongsa Poenlop Jigme Namgyal
want to establish strong central power in Bhutan?
Give two reasons (3)
5.
What was the main cause of the civil war in Bhutan? Give
two reasons. (1 ½ + 1 ½)
Question
II (20 Marks)
Directions:
Answer all the questions
1. What incidents led to the promotion of Jigme
Namgyal from an attendant to the post of Trongsa Droenyer? (4)
2. List down at least four provisions of the
draft treaty brought by Ashley Eden. (4)
3. When was the Treaty of Sinchula signed?
Mention the three terms of the Treaty (1+3)
4 Describe briefly, the early life of Jigme
Namgyal. (4 Marks)
5.
What led to the division of the Eastern region between the Poenlop of Trongsa
and Jakar? (4)
PART- B (BHUTAN CIVICS) 10 marks
Question
I (10 marks)
1. Explain briefly any two important features of the constitution. (2 Marks)
2. State the importance of casting a vote in an
election. Give two reasons to support your answer. (2 Marks)
3. What kind of democratic government do we have
in our country? Explain. (2)
4. Write down the two fundamental rights of Bhutanese citizens. (2 Marks)
5. How can you play constrictive roles in
ensuring the security and well-being of the country? Give two reasons to support your answer. (2)
PART- C (WORLD HISTORY – 25 Marks)
Question
I (12 Marks)
- Discuss any two causes and results of the
World War I. (4 Marks)
- Was the Treaty of
Versailles fair? Explain your opinion.
(3 Marks)
- Identify any two
terms of the Treaty of Versailles which were unfair to Germany. (3marks)
- Give two reasons why the League of
Nations was established after the First World War? (2 marks)
Question
II (13 Marks)
- State three causes of the failure of the
League of Nations. (3 Marks)
- Explain a brief
account of the killing in Sarajevo.
(3 Marks)
- Do
you think the First World War could have been avoided if Sarajevo Tragedy
had not taken place? Give two reasons
to support your answer. (4)
- How did Germany pose a threat to the peace
of Europe in the beginning of the twentieth century? (3 marks)
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