Page 1 : I. Read the following, following questions:, , , , cartoon and answer the, , Q. 1. What lead to the dissolution of the Soviet Union?, (A) The rise of nationalism and, sovereignty at various places, (B) The world economy sunk, , the desire for, , (C) Russia emer, democracy, , (D) None of the above, Ans. Option (A) is correct., Q. 2. What event officially marked the end of communism, in the Soviet Union?, (A) End of Cuban Missile Crisis, (B) Rise of New World Order, (C) The failed August Coup, (D) Rise in US economy, Ans. Option (C) is correct., , ged as a super power with capitalist, , Explanation: Last, in the Soviet Union, the, failed August Coup in 1991 led to the end of, the Communist party in USSR. All of these, events led to the end of communism and the, making of a democratic Russia., Q. 3. How was the collapse of the USSR seen by the, West?, (A) As an opportunity to colonise Russia., , (B) A victory for freedom, a triumph of democracy, over totalitarianism., , (C) As the end of communist dominance., (D) None of the above., Ans. Option (B) is correct., , Q.4.How many countries did the Soviet Union, , disintegrate?, (A) 15 (B) 14, (C) 13 (D) 18, , a, , Ans. Option (A) is correct., , Il. Study the cart A, following eee below and answer the, , , , , , U, Q.1.Which country is represented by this mighty, soldier? y F, , (A) Russia (B) China, , (C) USA (D) Canada, , Ans. Option (C) is correct., , OFZ: Why have the names of so many countries been, written on the uniform of the soldier?, (A) It symbolizes the union of these countries., , (B) It symbolizes the colonization of these countries, by USA., , (C) USA has invaded these countries., (D) None of the above., Ans. Option (C) is correct., Q.3.What message does this cartoon give to the, international community?, (A) It reminds world about the peace and unity., (B) It urges the world to fight against terrorism., (C) It urges the need to have military rule over, democratic governments., (D) It conveys that the US is a superpower and has, the might to push its interests into any part of, the world., , Ans. Option (D) is correct., , Explanation: This cartoon conveys US, hegemony as a hard power, where American, military dominance today is both absolute and, relative.