Section A [30 Marks]
Question 1 [15]
For
each question, there are four alternatives: A, B, C, and D. Choose the correct
alternative and circle it. Do not circle more than ONE alternative. If there is
more than ONE choice circled, NO score will be awarded.
A. ritual dance wearing black attire
B. use of effigies to appease the local deities
C. appeasement of deities with animal sacrifice
D. interaction with a spirit
world through an altered state of consciousness.
A.
B. Medieval
C. Post Modern
D. Early Medieval
iii. Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal was born in central Tibet
and belonged to the lineage of
A. Gya
B. Hobtsho
C. Hungrel
D. Dungkar
A.
B.
He had a dream
about a black raven (Yeshey Goenpo) flying towards Bhutan.
C.
He had a dispute
with the Tsang Desi over the reincarnation of
Kuenkhen Pema Karpo.
D.
He was following
the footsteps of his ancestors who had a large
number of followers in
Bhutan.
v. Jigme Namgyal
rose from the lowest rank to the highest position fulfilling his destiny. In this context, arrange the posts held by Jigme
Namgyal in the correct sequence.
A.
B. II, III, I,IV
C. III, II, V,I
D. IV, I, II,III
vi. Khoma Gewog in Lhuentse Dzongkhag is popularly known for designing beautiful textiles such as Kishuthara. Which of the following Ashi was the patron of traditional weaving in the early 20th century?
A. Ashi Choden
B. Ashi Pema Choeki
C.
D. Ashi Tsundrue Lhamo
vii. Which of the following justifies Trongsa Poenlop Ugyen Wangchuck as a diplomat and a successful mediator?
A. He signed the Anglo-Tibetan Treaty on behalf of the British.
B. . He successfully negotiated the signing of the Treaty at Potala.
C.
He successfully initiated the signing of the Treaty
at Punakha.
D.
He created a system of
alliance with neighboring countries in the
interest of the country.
viii.
Following are the logos
of the Political parties in Bhutan.
Identify the logo that represents the present Ruling government in Bhutan.
A.
B. II
C. III
D. IV
ix. Article 7 of the Constitution of the Kingdom
of Bhutan states,
that a Bhutanese citizen
shall have the right to
freedom of speech, opinion, and expression.
A. the
civil domain of citizenship
B.
the cultural
domain of citizenship
C.
the political domain
of citizenship
D.
socio-economic domain
of citizenship
x. A researcher interested in studying the origin of a town’s name interviews several people in the village. The people in the survey are
A. Oral sources.
B. Local sources.
C.
D. Secondary sources.
xi.
A.
there was safety
and security.
B . it led to the development of social hierarchy.
C.
they could live in an organized
society.
D.
farming and domestication of animals were possible.
xii. The theory of evolution shows that
A.
Humans evolved from monkeys
B. Monkeys evolved from human
C. Humans and monkeys evolved from apes
D. Humans and apes have a common ancestor
xiii.
A. a single-party system.
B. a minimal
government interference.
C .
the right to
vote and elect their representatives.
D. a state-controlled production and consumption.
xiv. The industrial revolution in Europe led to imperialism. Which of the following would the people in an imperialist country experience?
A. cultural domination
B.
economic domination
C.
D.
socio-economic domination
xv.
A.
believe in one god.
B. disregard other religions.
C.
work to uplift
our well-being.
D.
Worship images of Buddha
Question 2. [5]
Write (T) True or (F) False against
each statement in the brackets.
i.
Beyul is an internally sanctified
land where Guru Rinpoche hid various Termas. (True)
ii.
Chogi Dzongchen are dzongs built
before the arrival of Zhabdrung Ngawang
Namgyal. (False )
iii.
Jigme Namgyal became the
undisputed leader after he assumed the post of Desi. (True )
iv.
Ugyen Wangchuck was rewarded the
post of Paro Poenlop for his bravery in his first military
venture. (True )
v.
The general election is held to
fill a vacancy in a particular constituency.
(True )
Questions 3. [5]
Fill
in the blanks with the most appropriate word(s)
i.
The earliest trace of Buddhism in
Bhutan is evident from Kyichu Lhakhang in Paro and Jampa Lhakhang in Bumthang.
ii.
The most important relic brought
by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal from Tibet to Bhutan was Rangjung
Kharsapni.
iii.
Druk Gyalpo Ugyen Wangchuck
established the first modern school at
Haa in 1912 CE.
iv.
Folklore, songs, and beliefs
are some examples of Primary/Non-material sources that are authentic
and reliable sources
of information.
v.
Right
Concentration involves the performance of mindful and deliberate actions.
Question 4 [5]
Match each item in column I against the most appropriate item in column
II. Write the letter against the number
in column III.
Answer:
a.
v.
Mecca
b.
iv.
Sharchop
c.
i.
Trongsa Dzong
d.
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e.
ii.
Auspicious Sign
f.
iii.
1825 CE
SECTION B [50 Marks]
Question 5 [2]
I.
Answer the following questions concerning Drukpa Kagyud
School.
a. Founder:
Drogon Tsangpa Gyaray Yeshey Dorji
b. Title of religious head in Bhutan: Je Khenpo
II.
Guru Rinpoche
visited Bhutan three times to Bhutan. Choose
any TWO visits of Guru Rinpoche and write its outcome. [2]
Ans.
First Visit (Bumthang). Outcome-cured the
illness of King Sendha or subdued Shelging Karpo, the local deity of Bumthang,
and blessed Nabji in Trongsa.
Second
Visit (Tibet )--- Blessed Aja Ney and Be Langdrag as Beyul and subdued the demon at Gomkora in Trashigang. Meditated at Paro Taktsang.
Third
Visit (Tibet)-----Sealed Khengpajong as Beyul. (Any Two)
III.
Write FOUR points to depict the historical
significance of any dzong built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. [4]
Ans,
The
historical importance of the dzong:
i.
Used for defence
purposes against the invasion
ii.
Used as a centre
for religious teaching
iii.
Used as an administrative
office
iv.
Used as a residential
house for monks
v.
Used for
protection of treasures. (Any FOUR)
IV.
Write any TWO auspicious signs
of the coming of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to Bhutan. [2]
Ans.
1. The vision of Raven flying towards the south of
Tibet
2. Encountered a bundle of paddy stalks at the doorstep
in the morning.
Question 6
I. Explain the reasons behind Zhabdrung ‘turning the
Horse southward’ from Tibet. [3]
Ans.
1.
Outer
Reason:
Dispute with
Tsang Desi over the reincarnation of Kunkhyen Pema Karpo.
2.
Inner
Reason:
Invitation by
the Bhutanese people such as Tenzin Drugyal and Obtsho family.
3.
Sacred
Reason:
The vision of
Raven (symbolic Representation of Yeshi Gonpo) flying towards the south.
II.
Jigme Namgyal
refused to hand over the post of Trongsa Poenlop to Tsuendrue Gyaltshen
according to the agreement made earlier. Do you think it was a wise decision on
the part of Jigme Namgyal? Support your answer with TWO reasons. [4]
Ans.
Yes, it was a wise decision because:
i.
No one could
control the internal strifes in the country or he was suitable for the post of
Trongsa Poenlop.
ii.
Jigme Namgyal
was destined to be the leader
iii.
There will be
several internal strifes without Jigme Namgyal as Trongsa Poenlop.
No, it wasn’t a wise decision because:
i.
Jigme Namgyal
failed to keep the promise which is not his character of trustworthiness and
loyal,
ii. The Battle of Shamkhar could have been prevented if he had handed over the post to Tsondrue Gyaltshen.
III. Trongsa Poenlop Ugyen Wangchuck forgave and accommodated many rivals. He used force to suppress the rivals and rebellions when required. If you were Ugyen Wangchuck how would you have handled the situation differently? [3]
Ans.
If
I were Ugyen Wangchuck, I would have used the following strategies:
i.
Not
interfering in the conflict
if the problem is among the family members like he had ignored when his two
uncles were engaged in the conflict.
ii.
Negotiate
and solve the problem with the rivals peacefully as he tried with his adopted brothers when thy
tried to rebel against him.
iii.
He
appointed the trusted friends and families on the key positions so that there would not be any rebellions in the
future.
Question
7
I.
Sir Ugyen
Wangchuck was enthroned as the first hereditary Druk Gyalpo on 17 December
1907. Explain the THREE circumstances
that led to the establishment of hereditary
monarchy. [3]
Ans. The three
circumstances are:
i.
The throne of
Druk Desi was empty when the last Desi Chogley Yeshey Ngedrup retired in 1906.
ii.
The theocratic
system of government was not functioning well due to frequent conflicts arising
because of power struggles.
iii.
Gongzim Ugyen
Dorji submitted a proposal to appoint Ugyen Wangchuck as the hereditary king.
II.
Three rounds
of Parliamentary elections were conducted in Bhutan since 2008.
What is the importance of elections in the context
of democracy? Write THREE points. [3]
Ans. The election is
important because,
i.
Without election,
it is not possible to practice the democratic government system in the country.
ii.
It provides the
people to apply their Fundamental Right of voting as per the Constitution of
Bhutan.
iii.
It allows the
citizen to choose their representative or the leader.
iv.
Election acts as
an measuring yard for the political parties. People will choose a capable
leader or a party according to their performance. If the ruling government does
not function well, people can choose the other political party.
III.
What are the
attributes of a good citizen? Explain TWO attributes. [2]
Ans.
i.
Loyal and
Faithful: A good citizen should be loyal and faithful to the Tsa-Wa-Sum.
ii.
Respect the
laws: A good citizen should respect the laws of the country.
iii.
Knows rights and
duties: a good citizen knows one's rights and duties.
IV.
If you get a chance to travel back in time and meet Trongsa Penlop Jigme Namgyal, What TWO questions would
you ask him? [2]
Ans.
i.
How was your
journey from Kurtoe to Trongsa?
ii.
How did you
become the Trongsa Poenlop?
iii.
Narrate an
incident in that you believed that you had served your master with loyalty.
iv.
How did you save
the life of your son Ugyen Wangchuck when he was captured by the rival Damchoe
Rinchen at Paro? etc
Question
8
I. Distinguish
between Homo Habilis
and Homo Sapiens
based on the following: [3]
Ans.
Homo Habilis (Turkana,
Kenya) -------Hunting, gathering,
scavenging, 800 cc.
Homo Sapiens (Germany)------------1450 cc, appearance similar to modern human
I. Write any THREE merits and demerits of a Totalitarian form of government. [3]
|
Merits |
Demerits |
|
1.
Decision-making is
easy 2. equality 3. efficient use of resources |
1. Single party (dictatorship) 2. No freedom of speech 3. Censorship (media) . |
I.
Religion teaches
that spiritual improvement will lead to escape from human suffering. Do you
agree? Support your answer
with THREE reasons. [3]
Ans.
Yes, I agree that
religion teaches spiritual improvement and escape from suffering.
1.
The Four
Noble Truths of the Lord Buddha explain that the world is full of suffering
and the cause of suffering is the desire.
2.
Buddha taught
that practicing the Eightfold Path will remove suffering in the world. For
example,
i.
Practicing the Right
Action, Right Speech, Right Concentration, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness,
Right Livelihood, Right Intention, and Right View in our lives will bring
peace to the world.
II.
Give TWO
examples of sacred sites of Guru Rinpochhe in Bhutan. [1]
Ans. (i) Aja Ney in Monggar, (ii) Pemaling in
Trashi Yangtsi, (iii) Singye Dzong in Lhuntsi, (iv) Kurje in Bumthang, etc.
Question 9
I.
Bhutan was known as ‘Beyul’- the hidden land blessed by Guru Rinpoche. Why? Mention any THREE reasons. [3]
Ans.
i.
Bhutan’s
geographical landscape fits the description of a Beyul.
ii.
Guru Rinpochhe
deposited termas (treasures) in Bhutan which are being discovered by the tertoens.
iii. Guru Rinpoche blessed the land during his visits to the Himalayas.
II. Guru Rinpoche is revered as the patron saint of Bhutan. Explain the influences of Guru Rinpoche’s visits on the socio-cultural life of Bhutanese people. [2]
Ans.
Guru Rinpoche’s visit
to Bhutan had so many influences on the people.
i.
The tradition of
tantric practice (Tantricism or Tantric Buddhism) is a legacy of Guru Rinpoche.
ii.
The Nyingma
tradition of Buddhism which is still practiced in Bhutan was the teachings of
Guru Rinpochhe.
iii. The sacred sites of Guru Rinpochhe in Bhutan are also the source of faith for Buddhism in Bhutan (meaning, people visit the sacred sites on pilgrimages).
III. Explain yourself as an active participant in society with the responsibility to work with others for the social benefit. [3]
Ans.
Following are some of the responsibilities I do for the social benefit:
i.
Take care of the
garbage and waste materials in the school every morning during the SUPW
activity
ii.
I do not keep
the water tap open after use or always close the water tap if it remain open.
iii. Help the younger ones and older people when they are in need.
IV. Explain the importance of political parties in the context of democracy. [2]
Ans. The importance of
Political parties in democracy is:
1.
Political
parties act as a bridge between the government and the people.
2.
They provide the
people the choice of leaders and representatives as well as use the fundamental
rights and duties (of voting).
3.
They help in the
continuation of the government after the ruling government completes its 5-year
term.
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