SECTION A
(40 Marks)
A.
For
each question, there are four alternatives: A, B, C and D. Choose ONE correct
alternative and circle it. If there are more than ONE choice circled, NO score will be awarded. (1X15=15)
1.
In the Zhabdrung’s Choesid System, Densa Phantsuen
is referred to as the joint seats
of
A. Punakha-Wangdue
B.
Thimphu-Punakha
C. Thimphu-Wangdue
D. Punakha-Jakar
2. Zhabdrung introduced unique culture
and tradition such as dress, religious practice,
etc., for the Bhutanese
people.
Which contribution of Zhabdrung is the above statement related to?
A. Kathrims and its codification.
B.
National Identity
C. Choesid Nyidhen
D. Dzong system
3.
Zhabdrung’s Kathrim was written down in 1729 by the 10th Je Khenpo………….
A. Shakya Rinchen
B. Ngawang Chogyal
C.
Tenzin Chogyal
D. Yontoen Thaye
4. Who revealed
the prophecy of Guru Rinpoche
with regard to the birth
of the Fourth King Jigme
Singye Wangchuk?
A. Tertoen Sherub
Mebar
B. Tertoen Guru Choewang
C.
Tertoen Drukdra
Dorji
D. Tertoen Pema Lingpa
“Bhutan’s conservation and environmental policies began during
the reign of The Druk Gyalpo. It is due to His Majesty’s foresight
that Bhutan is today globally recognised as a champion of environmental
preservation.”
5.
Which Druk Gyalpo is referred in the above statement?
A. Druk Gyalpo
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck
B. Druk Gyalpo Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck
C. Druk Gyalpo
Jigme Wangchuck
D.
Druk Gyalpo
Jigme Singye Wangchuck.
6. Which of following statement is NOT true about the history of the Constitution of Bhutan?
A. Constitution Drafting Committee was formed with sixty members under the command of the King Jigme Singye Wangchuk.
B. The Draft Constitution was submitted to the King.
C. The provisions of the Draft Constitution was disseminated to the public through various media.
D.
The Constitution of Bhutan was finally enacted
on 18 June 2008
. 7. As a Chairperson of the Planning
Commission, which Five-Year
Plan did the Crown Prince Jigme Singye Wangchuck oversee?
A. First Five-Year Plan in 1961
B. Second Five-Year
Plan in 1966
C.
Third Five-Year
Plan in 1971
D. Fourth Five-Year
Plan in 1976
According to the Constitution of Bhutan, it states, “The State shall
recognize culture as an evolving dynamic force and shall
endeavour to strengthen and facilitate the continued evolution of traditional
values and institutions that are sustainable as a progressive society.
8.
The above Clause has been taken from which Article of the Constitution of Bhutan?
A. Article 6
B. Article 3
C. Article 2
D.
Article 4
9.
All the following are the significance of the Kathrim of Zhabdrung Rinpoche
EXCEPT.
A. It prevented
from crime and corrupt practices
B. It built relation between monk body
and lay people
C.
It gave the
officials freedom to rule in their
favour
D. It united
the people.
Every year, 2nd June is observed
as Social Forestry
Day cum Coronation Day in Bhutan.
On this day, people usually
initiate to plant trees to celebrate the occasion.
10. The above statement is one of the activities in fulfilling the.................. of the Constitution of Bhutan
A. Article 3
B. Article 2
C. Article 4
D.
Article 5
11. Which ruined
city in the Indus river
valley has derived
its name from the term ‘Mound of Death’?
A. Harappa
B.
Mohenjodaro
C. Dholavira
D. Kalibangan
12.
The figurine of a dancing girl discovered from the Indus Valley indicate
A. The people
were conscious of their
health and hygiene
B.
The people
were conscious of their looks
C. The people were conscious of the quality
and durability
D. The people
were conscious of their religious practice
13.
Which of the following is NOT involve while writing oral history?
A. Recording
B. Interviewing
C. Preserving
D.
Instructing
14.
‘Father of History’
is referred to:
A.
Herodotus
B. Thucydides
C. Julius Ceasar
D. Titus
15.
The term ‘historiography’ means
A. The study of scientific history began.
B.
The study of
how history has been written.
C. The study of
ontological history
D. The study of scientific history declined.
B. Fill in the blank with an appropriate word from the given
alternatives: (1X5=5)
i. On 16th June 1972, the Fourth
Druk Gyalpo was appointed
as the Trongsa Poenlop.
ii. Under Zhabdrung’s Choesi System, Je Khenpo
was the religious leader, Desi a Secular
leader.
iii.
Dzongkhag Yargay Tshogchung was established in 1981 and Geog Yargay Tshogchung in
1991.
iv. The set of
rules and laws according to which
a country is to be governed is called
Constitution.
v. The Fourth
King Jigme Singye Wangchuk abdicated the throne in the
year 2006. He reigned on the
Golden Throne for 34 years.
C. Write TRUE/FALSE against
the statements for the following: (1X10=10)
i. The ‘law of the state is a golden yoke and the law of religion is like a silken knot’ is still dominant in the Bhutanese administrative system. (TRUE)
ii. The Royal Family of Bhutan descends
directly from Tertoen Pema Lingpa. ( TRUE )
iii. The Constitution of Bhutan is the recent
development of laws in Bhutan
after Thrimzhung Chenmo. ( TRUE )
iv. The Poenlops
of Trongsa, Paro and
Daga are called
as Densa Zhung Sum. ( TRUE )
v. Fourth Druk Gyalpo abdicated the Golden Throne in the
year 2008. ( FALSE )
vi. ‘Bodhisattva King’ is
referred to Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuk.
(FALSE )
vii. Queen Mother,
Azhi Tshering Yangdon
Wangchuck is referred
as ‘Dharma Patron.’(TRUE)
viii.
Anti-corruption Commission was established in 2006. ( TRUE )
ix. Modern historical writings are all based on evidences. ( TRUE )
x. Folklore is an example
of Oral History.
( TRUE )
D.
Match the descriptions given in column
A correctly against
the terms given in
column B. (1X5=5)
|
Column A |
Column B |
Answer |
|
1. The Royal Government shall: Protect, conserve and improve the pristine environment and safeguard the
biodiversity of the country |
a. Fourth
King Jigme Singye Wangchuck |
1. Article
5 (c) |
|
2. It is
a theory that states human
beings can acquire knowledge only |
b. Medieval Historiography |
2. Rationalism (f) |
|
through the use
of reason. |
|
|
|
3. Establishment of Constitution Drafting Committee. |
c. Article
5 |
3. Fourth King Jigme
Singye Wangchuck (a) |
|
4. They believed that history was dictated
by God and human beings had no power
to change it or question it. |
d. Modern Historiography |
4. Medieval
Historiography (b) |
|
5. The use of varieties of sources and the process of a detailed
examination of sources was considered to be essential in historical writing. |
e. King
Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck |
5. Modern
Historiography (d) |
|
|
f. Rationalism |
|
E. Answer ALL the questions briefly:
i. Why Indus River Valley
Civilisation is also called ‘Harappa
Culture’? (2)
It was the
first site discovered, and other sites resembled Harappan culture.
ii. Write ONE example of Kathrim of Zhabdrung Ngawang
Namgyal and its significance in the Bhutanese society. (3)
i.
Sathram (registration)
ii. Taxation system
iii.
criminal laws, etc (any one with
significance).
SECTION B (60 MARKS)
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.
Question 2
i. Explain the term ‘Decentralisation’. How did the Fourth Druk Gyalpo introduce the process of decentralisation in Bhutan? (1+2=3)
The devolution of power ans responsibility to the people
in the decision making process.
i. DYT (1981)
ii. GYT (1991)
iii. Enacted Lhengye Zhungtshog Act (1999)
iv. Vote of No Confidence ( 1998). (Any TWO)
ii. Write FOUR differences between Medieval and Modern
historical writings. (4)
|
Medieval historical writing |
Modern historical writing |
|
1. focus on God 2. Chronological method 3. Bible as the main
source of writing. 4.
idea of universal history (origin of human beings proposing the idea of
creation) 5.
role of fate and destiny in understanding historical events. |
1.
Focus on human efforts. 2.
Understanding Cause and Effect in history 3. Use and examination of sources 4. Use of Scientific Method 5. Use of
different themes |
iii. If
you were to research and write about the history
of Bhutan, which
style of writing
will you borrow? Provide TWO
points to support your answer. (1+2=3)
Either Medieval or Modern Historical writing with characteristics.
Question 3.
i. Compare
the system of government established by the
Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal with the present system of government. Find out at least TWO similarities and the differences between the two
systems. (4)
|
Zhabdrung’s Choesid
system |
Present political system |
|
1. Theocratic system |
1. Democratic Constitutional Monarchy |
|
2. Zhabdrung was the Supreme leader. |
2. King is the Head of the State
and Prime Minister, the
Head of the Government. |
|
3. Lhengye Tshog
(Council of Ministers) |
3. Lhengye Zhungtshog (Council of Ministers) |
ii. If
you were the policy maker/drafting committee of the constitution, what points
would you add to the Article on ‘Spiritual Heritage’ in the Constitution of Bhutan? Give THREE points.
(3)
(Open-ended)
iii. The birth of the Great Fourth, King
Jigme Singye Wangchuk took place according to the prophecy of Guru Rinpoche. Explain
the prophecy in
detail in your own
words. (4)
Fourth King Jigme Singye
Wangchuck’s birth prophecy
by Guru Rinpoche was revealed by Tertoen Drukdra Dorji.
According to the prophecy,
it is revealed that a boy will be born in the ‘southern land’
who would bring peace and happiness and help flourish the Dharma, the
teaching of Lord Buddha.
Question 4
i. What would have been the situation
in Bhutan, had Zhabdrung Ngawang
Namgyal not created a
unique national identity? Justify your answer with FOUR points. (4)
(Open-ended). Probable
points: Sovereignty, Unification, statehood, Identity, state religion,
etc., with valid points.
ii. Describe the Great Fourth
as the ‘Selfless Leader.’ (4)
i) Architect of GNH iii) Drafting of the constitution
ii)
Decentralisation
iv) Selfless leadership of 2003 (flushing out operation of Indian
insurgents)
v) Selfless leadership of 2006 (Abdication of the throne)
vi) Institution of the democracy.
(Any 4 with brief explanation)
iii. Article
5 of the Constitution of Bhutan has many significances. Explain at least TWO
significance of the Article. (2)
i) Every Bhutanese is a Trustee of the environment
ii)
Government is Responsible for making policies
for conservation of the forest
iii)
Legislation by Parliament, any laws will be amended
or formulated by the
parliament.
Question
5
i. Briefly write down about King Jigme
Singye Wangchuck on the following:
a) Birth year according to the Bhutanese and Gregorian
calendars. (2)
11
November, 1955 (Gregorian) Female Sheep Year (Bhutanese)
b)
Pillars of Gross National Happiness. (2)
i. Good Governance
ii.
Sustainable Socio-economic Development
iii. Preservation and promotion
of Culture
iv. Conservation of
Environment.
ii. Democracy is a gift
from the Golden Throne. Justify the statement
with a suitable points. (3)
(Open-ended) Probable points: freedom to choose the leader, decision making, etc.
iii. Queen Mother, Her Majesty
Azhi Dorji Wangmo
Wangchuck is referred
the ‘Champion of Poverty Alleviation’.
Explain the statement with suitable points to support your answer. (3)
1. President and founder of Tarayana Foundation, a Civil Society
Organisation (CSO), which has
uplifted the lives of hundreds of under privileged Bhutanese in rural areas.
2. Through different programs
aimed at poverty
alleviation, there has been holistic community growth and development
in the communities.
3. The Foundation also serves to bridge the gaps between
larger national initiatives and local grassroots
requirements. (other related points)
Question
6
i. Answer the following questions briefly:
a. What is the evidence
that the Indus people had trade relations
with other countries? (2)
Indus seals
has been found in the Mesopotamian cities.
b. Give TWO evidences to show that Indus people had religious practices. (2)
i) Great Bath
ii) seals of Three-headed deity
iii) seals of peepal
tree
iv) burial ceremonies, etc.
c. Do
you think we can apply the methods
of medieval historiography in writing history
in the 21st century? Justify
your stand with TWO points. (2)
(Open-ended) Probable
points: various use of sources,
scientific methods, etc.
ii. Why do you think
the Indus River Valley Civilisation gradually declined? (4)
i.
Invasion
ii. Climate Change
iii.
Change in river course
iv. Natural disasters, etc.
Question
7
i. Write at least
FOUR significances of oral history.
(4)
i.
Provides
a fuller, more accurate picture of the
past by augmenting the information provided by public records,
statistical data, photographs, maps, letters, diaries,
and other historical materials.
ii.
It allows
learners to learn
about the perspectives of individuals who
might not otherwise appear in
the historical record, exposure to learn different
kinds of information.
iii.
Oral histories
serve as sources for the construction and reconstruction of histories.
(Or, any other related poinst)
ii. Was it necessary for Zhabdrung
Ngawang Namgyal to create unique national identity for Bhutan? Give
THREE points to support your answer. (3)
i. Lhomon was stateless and dispersed
ii. Zhabdrung’s idea of building a state of his own religious school
iii. Creation of Drukpa state distinct from Tibet, etc. (other related points)
iii. As a school captain,
what activities would
you initiate in your school
to uphold the Article 4 of the Constitution of Bhutan? (3)
Article 4: Cultural Heritage (Any
three activities in the schools to promote and
preserve culture). Probable
points: Culture program,
prayers, Driglam day, etc.
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