Political Science Important Questions Chapter 1 Post World War Political Developments Class 9 Maharashtra Board

Imp Questions For All Chapters – Political Science Class 9

Short Questions

1. What is the Cold War?

• The Cold War was a period of tension between the USA and USSR without direct fighting.

2. Which two superpowers were involved in the Cold War?

• The Cold War was between the USA (capitalist) and USSR (communist).

3. What does ‘bipolar world’ mean?

• A bipolar world means the world was divided into two superpowers-the USA and the USSR.

4. What is the meaning of non-alignment?

• Non-alignment means not joining any military alliance like NATO or the Soviet Bloc during the Cold War.

5. Which movement was started by India to stay neutral in the Cold War?

• India started the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to stay neutral.

6. Who introduced the policies of Glasnost and Perestroika?

• Mikhail Gorbachev, the leader of the Soviet Union, introduced these policies.

7. What does Glasnost mean?

• Glasnost means openness, allowing freedom of speech and press in the Soviet Union.

8. What does Perestroika mean?

• Perestroika means restructuring, which changed the Soviet economy and politics.

9. When did the Cold War end?

• The Cold War ended in 1991 after the Soviet Union collapsed.

10. Which country became the only superpower after the Cold War?

• After the Cold War, the USA became the only superpower.

11. What does interdependence mean?

• Interdependence means countries depend on each other for trade, security, and resources.

12. Which international organisation was formed after World War II?

• The United Nations (UN) was formed in 1945 to maintain world peace.

13. What is globalisation?

• Globalisation is the increase in worldwide trade, culture, and technology exchange.

14. Which two ideologies were in conflict during the Cold War?

• The capitalist ideology of the USA and the communist ideology of the USSR.

15. What happened to Germany after World War II?

• Germany was divided into East Germany (communist) and West Germany (capitalist).

16. What does unipolar world mean?

• A unipolar world means there is only one superpower, like the USA after 1991.

17. What is the main aim of the United Nations?

• The UN aims to maintain world peace and solve global problems.

18. Which war led to the formation of the League of Nations?

• The First World War (1914-1918) led to the formation of the League of Nations.

19. Which war led to the formation of the United Nations?

• The Second World War (1939-1945) led to the formation of the UN.

20. Which major challenge emerged after the Cold War?

• Terrorism, regional conflicts, and economic crises became major global challenges.

Long Questions

1. What were the main causes of the Cold War?

• The Cold War started due to ideological differences between the USA (capitalism) and USSR (communism). Both superpowers wanted to spread their influence worldwide. The formation of military alliances like NATO and the Warsaw Pact increased tensions.

2. How did the Cold War affect world politics?

• The Cold War led to a bipolar world, dividing nations into capitalist and communist blocs. It caused conflicts like the Korean War and Vietnam War. Countries also increased military spending and formed alliances.

3. What was the impact of Glasnost and Perestroika?

• Glasnost (openness) gave people more freedom, while Perestroika (restructuring) changed the economy. These reforms weakened the Soviet Union and led to the fall of communism in many countries.

4. How did the Cold War come to an end?

• The Cold War ended in 1991 with the collapse of the Soviet Union. Economic problems, democratic movements, and Gorbachev’s policies weakened communist rule. Many Eastern European nations became independent.

5. What happened to Germany after World War II?

• Germany was divided into East Germany (communist) controlled by the USSR and West Germany (capitalist) controlled by the USA and allies. The Berlin Wall symbolised this division until it fell in 1989.

6. How did the world change after the Cold War?

• After the Cold War, the world became unipolar, with the USA as the only superpower. Many countries adopted democracy and capitalism. Globalisation increased, leading to economic and cultural exchanges.

7. What is the role of the United Nations in maintaining world peace?

• The UN helps resolve conflicts, sends peacekeeping forces, and promotes human rights. It also works on global issues like poverty, health, and education to maintain peace and stability.

8. How are countries interdependent in today’s world?

• Countries depend on each other for trade, security, and resources. For example, India imports oil from Gulf nations and exports technology to the USA. Globalisation has made nations more connected.

9. What is the impact of globalisation?

• Globalisation has increased trade, improved technology, and spread cultures worldwide. It has also created economic opportunities but has led to challenges like job loss in some industries.

10. Why is non-alignment important for developing countries?

• Non-alignment allowed countries to stay neutral and avoid joining military blocs during the Cold War. It helped nations focus on economic growth and maintain friendly relations with all countries.