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Detailed, Step-by-Step\u00a0NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Political Science<\/a> Chapter 5 Contemporary South Asia Questions and Answers were solved by Expert Teachers as per NCERT (CBSE) Book guidelines covering each topic in chapter to ensure complete preparation.<\/p>\n

Contemporary South Asia NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Political Science Chapter 5<\/h2>\n

Contemporary South Asia Questions and Answers <\/span>Class 12 Political Science Chapter 5<\/h3>\n

Question 1.
\nIdentify the country :
\n(a) The struggle among pro-monarchy, pro-democracy groups and extremists created an atmosphere of political instability.
\n(b) A landlocked country with multi-party competition.
\n(c) The first country to liberalise its economy in the South Asian region.
\n(d) In the conflict between the military and pro-democracy groups, the military as prevailed over democracy.
\n(e) Centrally located and shares borders with most of the South Asian countries.
\n(f) Earlier the island had the Sultan as the head of state. Now, it is a republic.
\n(g) Small savings and Credit cooperatives in the rural areas have helped in reducing poverty.
\n(h) A landlocked country with a monarchy.
\nAnswer:
\n(a) Nepal
\n(b) Nepal
\n(c) Sri Lanka
\n(d) Pakistan
\n(e) India
\n(f) Maldives
\n(g) Bangladesh
\n(h) Bhutan.<\/p>\n

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Question 2.
\nWhich among the following statements about South Asia is wrong ?
\n(a) All the countries in South Asia are democratic.
\n(b) Bangladesh and India have signed an agreement on river water sharing.
\n(c) SAFTA was signed at the 12th SAARC Summit in Islamabad.
\n(d) The US and China played an influential role in South Asian Politics.
\nAnswer:
\n(a) Wrong
\n(b) True
\n(c) True
\n(d) True.<\/p>\n

Question 3.
\nWhat are the some of the commonalities and differences between Bangladesh and Pakistan in their democratic experiences ?
\nAnswer:
\nBoth Pakistan and Bangladesh have experienced both civilian and military rulers.
\nThe Military and Democracy in Pakistan : After the framing of Pakistan constitution General Ayub Khan took over the administration and later on got himself elected as President of Pakistan. But masses were not happy with his rule.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, military rule was established and General Yahya Khan faced Bangladesh Crisis. Bangladesh emerged independent nation in 1971. After this democratic government was established in Pakistan and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto became the Prime Minister from 1971 to 1977.<\/p>\n

But in 1977 Zulfikar Bhutto was removed by General Zia-ul-Haq. It was again in 1988 that democratic government was established under the leadership of Benazir Bhutto. From 1988 to 1999 democracy remained in Pakistan. I<\/p>\n

n 1999 Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was removed and General Musharraf became the ruler of the Pakistan. In 2001 General Musharraf got himself elected as the President of Pakistan. Elections were held in Sept. 2008 and democratic government was established.<\/p>\n

Many factors are responsible for the failure of democracy and in establishing stable and strong democracy. The social dominance of the military, clergy and landowing aristocracy are responsible for overthrowing the democratic government.<\/p>\n

Wars with India have made military rulers and promilitary groups very powerful. Inspite of the fact that democracy has not succeeded in Pakistan, there has been a strong pro-democracy sentiments in country. Moreover, America and other western countries have encouraged military rulers for their own interests.<\/p>\n

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Military Rule and Democracy in Bangladesh.
\nBangladesh was a part of Pakistan and was known as East Pakistan (1947 to 1971). East Bengal was not given fair treatment by the rulers of Pakistan and it was made virtually a colony. The people of this region resented the domination of Western Pakistan and the imposition of the Urdu language. In an election held early 1971 in Pakistan, Sheikh Mujib\u2019s Awami League got majority in Pakistan Parliament.<\/p>\n

But Sheikh Mujib was not called to form a government and he was arrested. East Bengal declared independence and the liberation war started. War took place between India and Pakistan in December, 1971 and Pakistan was defeated in the war. India was the first country to grant recognition to the People\u2019s Republic Bangladesh. Bangladesh drafted its Constitution and declared full faith in Democracy,<\/p>\n

Secularism and Socialism. Sheikh Mujib was the first President of Bangladesh. In 1975 Constitution of Bangladesh was amended and presidential form of govt, was adopted in place of parliamentary government. Sheikh Mujib abolished all parties except his own party i.e., Awami League.<\/p>\n

He was assassinated in a military uprising in August 1975. Military ruler Zia Rehman formed his own party and won elections in 1979. He was assassinated and Lt. General H.M. Ershad became the ruler of Bangladesh. He was later elected the President of Bangladesh. President Ershad resigned in 1990. Elections were held in 1991. Since then democracy is working in Bangladesh.<\/p>\n

Question 4.
\nList three challenges to democracy in Nepal.
\nAnswer:<\/p>\n