Ministry of Education
DZONGKHAG COMMON EXAMINATION-2017
SARPANG
Class VIIIWriting
Time: 2 Hours
History
&CivicsTotal Marks: 100
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Read
the following directions carefully:
1.
Do not write for the first fifteen minutes. This time is to be
spent reading the questions. You will be given two hours to answer the questions.
2.
You must write your name and section of your class clearly in the answer sheet provided.
3.
This paper comprises of two Sections, A and B. All questions are compulsory.
4.
Read the directions to each
questions carefully and write all your answers in the answer sheet provided.
5.
Do not leave the examination hall
before you have made sure that you have answered all the questions.
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Section
A: (25marks)
Attempt
all the questions
Question
I
Read
the following questions carefully. For each question there are four
alternatives A,B, C and D. Choose the correct alternative and circle it in the
question booklet itself:[1x25=25]
1.Bhutan remained isolated and uninfluenced
by the Industrial Revolution during the
A 18th Century.
B
19th Century.
C
20th Century.
D 21stCentury.
2. JigmeNamgyal refused to return
the captured guns because
A it was a symbol of the British defeated by
the Bhutanese.
B
Bhutanese wanted to have war again with British.
C
it was a symbol of friendly relationship with British.
D Bhutanese wanted to preserve
it.
3. Darpon means
A
Chamberlain.
B
Head of Attendants.
C
Store Incharge.
D
Head of the district administration.
4.Which one of the following points is NOT related to the Fourth DrukGyalpo,
JigmeSingye
Wangchuck.
A 2nd
June, 1974.
B
Listened to Ling GyelsarGyelpo’s
epic story.
C
Chairman of Planning Commission.
D
Decentralization of power.
5. Which is INCORRECT about the insulting treatment given toAshly Eden and his
party?
A
Kept standing outside.
B
Crowd of people jeered at them.
C
Welcomed by the LhengyeTshog.
D Forced to eat doma.
6. All the
following are the causes of the battle of ChanglingmethangEXCEPT.
AAlu
Dorji and Phuntsho Dorji appointed their own choice of Desi.
B
Alu Dorji and Phuntsho Dorji sent TrongsaDronyer to kill UgyenWangchuck.
C
Alu Dorji and Phutsho Dorji wanted to settle disputes through meetings
and
negotiations.
D
Alu Dorji and Phuntsho Dorji didn’t turn up in SharRithang for
negotiations.
7.
The British proclaimed war against Bhutan on
A
12th Nov, 1864
B
12th Nov, 1865
C
11th Nov, 1864
D
11th Nov, 1865
8. The abolishment of Slavery and Serfdom was
DrukGyalpoJigme Dorji Wangchuck’s
A Administrative reform.
B
Judicial reform.
C
Constitutional reform.
D Social reform.
9. Which treaty was signed in the year,
1910?
A
Treaty ofSinchula.
B
Treaty of Punakha.
C
Indo- Bhutanese Treaty.
D Anglo -Tibetan Treaty.
10. The K.C.I.E was Knighthood awarded to King
UgyenWangchuck by the British government. What does the acronym stand for?
A Knight of Classical Indian Empire.
B Knight Commander of the Indian Estate.
C Knight Commander of the Indian Empire.
D
Knight Companion of the Indian Empire.
11.
The set of fundamental laws for running the Government is known
as--------------
A Preamble.
B Schedule.
C Constitution.
D Citizenship.
12. Which one of the following is NOT the characteristic of a Good
Citizen?
A
Good citizen will value and promote culture and tradition.
B
Good citizen will respect the national symbols.
C
Good citizen will be loyal and vote very honestly.
D Good citizen will not form a political
party.
13. According
to the Constitution, Bhutan is a----------------
A Democracy.
B Absolute monarchy.
C Constitutional monarchy.
D Democratic Constitutional Monarchy.
14. The Constitution of Bhutan allows
only a Single Citizenship in order to
A
promote unity among the people of Bhutan.
B
preserve culture and religion of Bhutan.
C
keep our country independent and strong.
D
protect the country from foreign invasion.
15.
“Mr. Tobgyal is a natural born citizen of Bhutan since both his father and
mother is the citizen of Bhutan.”
In the above statement, Mr. Tobgyal is
qualified to be a Bhutanese citizen by the Bhutanese Citizenship law of
A Citizenship by Naturalization.
B Citizenship by Registration.
C Citizenship by Birth.
D Citizenship by Age.
16. “The place in the sun” was an imperialist
policy followed by
A
Germany
B
France
C
Japan
D
Britain
17.All
the following are the countries which formed the Triple Alliance EXCEPT
A
Spain
B
Germany
C
Austria
D Italy
18.
When Germany built four large warship called ‘Dreadnaughts”,England was
compelled to build ---------------
A
six Dreadnaughts.
B
seven Dreadnaughts.
C
eight Dreadnaughts.
D
nine Dreadnaughts.
19.
Which TWO of the following
combinations were the aims for establishing the League of Nations?
I. To
preserve the culture and tradition of different countries in the world.
II. To establish peace and security in the
world.
III. To improve health and education in the world.
IV. To promote international cooperation for
solving international problems.
A
I & III
B
II & IV
C
I & II
D
III & IV
20.The Second World War
broke out in the year---------------
A 1935.B 1945.C 1942.D 1939.
21.
The immediate cause of the Second World War was………….
A Invasion of Poland by Hitler.
B
Sarajevo tragedy.
C
Invasion of France by Hitler.
D Japan’s capture of Manchuria.
22.
Five powerful countries were made as permanent members in the Security Council
because
A It
was their demand.
B
They will threaten other countries if they are not the member.
C
They can defeat any country that causes problem
D It
was felt that powerful nations could keep peace if they agree on the world
problem.
23.All
the following are the contributions made by Joseph Stalin EXCEPT
A He
started the Five Year Plans.
B
He gave free education and jobs.
C
He guaranteed the old-age insurance.
D He
constructed roads and bridges.
24.
The Nazi Party was founded by--------
A
Joseph Stalin.
B
Benito Mussolini.
C
Lenin.
D
Adolf Hitler
25.
Why is UNESCO established by the United Nations Organization?
A To
create two Powerful Blocs after the Second World War.
B To
co-ordinate amongst the Non UN organization.
C To
provide full and equal opportunities on education, science and culture.
D To
maintain peace and order.
Section
B –(75marks)
Attempt
all the questions
Direction:
Read
the questions below carefully and answer each one in your answer sheet.
Part
I: Bhutan History (40 Marks)
Question
2.
1. What
are the terms of Treaty of Sinchula? Mention any THREE. [1x3=3]
2. Why
did JigmeNamgyal build WangdiCholing Palace? [2]
3. Write
down any TWO advantages of Bhutan’s
isolation. [ 1+1=2]
4. Name
any THREE members of the
NangiLhengyeZhi who formed the Central Cabinet of the government during the
reign of DrukGyalpoJigmeWangchuck.
[1x3=3]
Question
3
1. With
reference to the reign of DrukGyalpoJigmeWangchuck, identify TWO international events that did not
affect the country due to its policy of isolation. [1+1=2]
2. Why
JigmeNamgyal left his home in Lhuentse at a very early age? [2]
3. What
are the steps taken by the fourth DrukGyalpo,JigmeSingyeWangchuck to improve the quality of rural life? List
down any TWO points. [1+1=2]
4. What
were the steps taken by third DrukGyalpoJigme Dorji Wangchuck to end the policy
of isolation?Write down any TWO points
[2+2=4]
Question
4.
1. Why
British India decided to send a mission to Bhutan? Write any TWO reasons.
[1+1=2]
2. If
you were TrongsaPoenlopUgyenWangchuck, how would you have brought an end to a
civil war in Bhutan? [4]
3.
What would have happened if
DrukGyalpoJigme Dorji Wangchuck had not ended Bhutan’s isolation? Write down
any TWO points.
[2+2=4]
Question
5
1. Match
each item given in column A with that of column B. [1x4=4]
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Column A
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Column B
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Economic reforms
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Establishment of DYT
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Administrative reforms
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Establishment of SolzinLhentshog
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Cultural reforms
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Establishment of Tshogdu
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Constitutional reforms
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Establishment of the 336 ChhukhaHydel
Project.
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Abolishment of GongdaWoola.
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2. Why
did hereditary monarchy as a form of government replace the Desi system? Write
down any TWO reasons.
[1+1=2]
3. Explain
with FOUR reasons, why
DrukGyalpoJigmeSingyeWangchuck is referred to as the ‘Monarch of the
People’.
[1x4=4]
Part
II: Bhutan Civic (5 Marks)
Question
6
1. Why
do you think it is important to vote for the most suitable candidate? Write TWO points.
[1+1=2]
2. When
the Constitution of Bhutan was formally adopted? [1]
3. Write
down any TWO fundamental duties of a
Bhutanese citizen. [1+1=2]
Part
III: World History (30 Marks)
Question 7
1. Why
did USA enter into the First World War?
[2]
2. Why
was there a lack of cooperation between England and France during the period
between two World Wars?
[3]
3. What
were the results of the Second World War? Write down any THREE points.
[1x3=3]
4. Which
countries of Europe formed the Central Powers? [2]
Question
8
1. How
was the Treaty of Versailles not fair to the Central Powers? Write any THREE points.
[1x3=3]
2. What
were the causes of the failure of the League of Nations? Mention any TWO reasons.
[1+1=2]
3. What
are the main functions of Security Council? Mention any TWO functions. [2]
4. What
were the consequences of Hitler’s invasion of Russia? [3]
Question
9
1. Name
the members of European Economic Community (EEC). [3]
2. What
is the full form of SAARC?
[1]
3. How
did Adolf Hitler restore the lost power and prestige of Germany? [3]
4. When
was UNO established? Write down any TWO
aims of UNO. [1+2=3]
ALL
THE BEST
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