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Ans. The colonisation of Vietnam by the French brought the people of the country into conflict with the colonisers in all areas of life. The most visible French control was military and economic domination but the French also tried to build a system that tried to reshape the Vietnamese culture.

The growth of nationalism inspired the Vietnamese to fight against the French and all that they represented. French troops landed in Vietnam in 1858 and by the mid 1880s they established a firm grip over the northern region. After the Franco- Chinese War the French established control over Tonkin and Anaam and in 1887, French Indo-China was formed.

Q. 20. Study the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
“We believe that it is the inalienable right of the Indian people, as of any other people, to have freedom and to enjoy the fruits of their toil and have the necessities of life, so that they may have full opportunities of growth. We believe also that if any government deprives a people of these rights and oppresses them, the people have a further right to alter it or to abolish it. The British Government in India has not only deprived the Indian people of their freedom but has based itself on the exploitation of the masses, and has ruined India economically, politically, culturally and spiritually. We believe, therefore, that India must sever the British connection and attain Purna Swaraj or Complete Independence.”
(20.1) Examine the inalienable rights of the Indian people. 2
(20.2) Analyse the impact of the British rule in India. 2

Ans. (20.1) The inalienable rights of the Indian people include: (any two)
(i) to have freedom and to enjoy the fruits of their toil.
(ii) to have all the basic necessities of life, so that they may have full opportunities of growth.
(iii) Also that the people of India should have the right to alter or abolish any rule of the British Government that oppresses them.
(20.2) Impact of British rule in India:
(i) The British Government deprived the Indian people of their freedom.
(ii) They not only exploited the masses but also ruined India economically, politically, culturally and spiritually.

Q. 21. Write any four characteristics of primitive subsistence farming.4×1=4

Ans. See Q. 3, Chapter 4. [Page G-20

Q. 22. Explain four major challenges faced by sugar industry in India. 4×1=4

Ans. See Q. 25, Chapter 6.Page G-47

Q. 23. Explain four features of federal form of government. 4×1=4

Ans. See Q. 4, Additional Questions, Chapter 2. Page PS-14

Q. 24. Examine two features of the social groups each of North Ireland and Netherlands. 2×1+2×1=4

Ans. Social features. Both Northern Ireland and Netherlands are predominantly Christian but divided between Catholics and Protestants. Northern Ireland:
(i) In Northern Ireland, there are overlapping social differences. Class and religion overlap with each other. If you are Catholic, you are more likely to be poor, and you may have suffered a history of discrimination.
(ii) Overlapping social differences have created deep social divisions and tensions and there have been several conflicts between Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland.

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