(Bhutan-British Relation)
1. Evaluate the expansion of Bhutanese political influence
in Cooch Behar since 1730.
2. List down the British Missions and the reasons for their
visit starting from 1774 till 1838.
3. Why did Jigme Namgyal refuse to accept the proposal of
the British India brought by Ashley Eden in 1863?
4. Analyse the relationship between Bhutan and British during Ugyen Wangchuk’s leadership.
5. Why was Ugyen Wangchuk offered the insignia of Knight
Commander of Indian Empire in1905? Explain with TWO reasons.
6. Was Jigme Namgyal’s defeat in the Duar war a sign of
leadership inefficiency? Why?
7. Find out the difference between the treaties of 1865 and
1910 (with regard to the terms/ provisions of the trearies) signed between
Bhutan and British India.
6. Write a letter to British Government on behalf of the Government of Bhutan after selecting any one of the treaties, urging the British government to revise certain Articles or terms, and specifying the reasons thereof.
The Indus Valley Civilisation
1. Why did early civilisation begin in the river valleys?
2. Why Indus Civilisation is called as Harappan Culture?
3. Give evidence to prove that the Harappans had a sense of sanitation and cleanliness.
4. What is the evidence that the Indus people had trade relations with other countries?
5.Mention Two achievements of the Harappans which are comparable to modern times.
6. How can you say that the Harappan women were conscious of their looks?
Revision Questions:
Fourth King Jigme Singye Wanghuk
1. How is the birth of King
Jigme Singye Wangchuck significant to the history of Bhutan? [OR] Write down
the significance of the birth of the Fourth King Jigme Singye Wangchuk.
2. Write
down the important responsibilities held before ascending on the Golden Throne
in 1974 as the Fourth DrukGyalpo of Bhutan.
3. Explain
the process of decentralization initiated by the Fourth King with suitable
points.
4. Explain
the pillars of Gross National Happiness. Assess the importance of GNH for the
country.
5. The Great Fourth received ‘Champion of the Earth’
award in 2005 by the UNEP. How significant is the award to the country?
6. Describe
the Fourth King as the selfless leader. [OR] Discuss King Jigme Singye Wangchuck as a selfless leader—
Bodhisattva King with reference to:
o
the founding of GNH,
o
initiation of decentralisation,
o
drafting of the constitution,
o
selfless leadership of 2003,
o
selfless leadership of 2006,
o
institution of democracy, and
o
environmental conservation.
Druk Gyalpo Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk
1. 1. Discuss His Majesty The Druk Gyalpo Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck as the People’s King with reference to:
Note: You can use the book titled “Bhutan’s Crowning Glory – The journey of a King and His People in the last ten years” for references.
The scanned copy of the book has been already shared to you earlier. If you do not have the copy, you may access the book from the link below:
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