Question : Give a brief account of the struggle against ‘Apartheid’ in South Africa.
(2006)
Answer : Apartheid constituted one of the peculiar and abhorrent forms of discrimination that was perpetrated against the blacks in South Africa. It was a phase of racial discrimination against the Blacks.
The policy of apartheid (separateness) was introduced by the Prime Minister Malan in between 1948 to 1954. This tightened up the control over blacks.
Apartheid had certain distinguishing features. One, there was complete separation of blacks and whites as far as possible at all levels. In country ....
Question : Discuss the aims of the establishment of the Arab league and assess its role in safeguarding the interests of the Arab nations.
(2001)
Answer : The aims of the establishment of the Arab League were to implement the agreements made between member states to strengthen their mutual relations, to call their meeting from time to time, cooperation in political spheres, protecting independence and sovereignty of the member nations, discussing matters related to Arab nations and cooperating with each other in the fields of economy, culture and transportation.
The main principles of the Arab League were respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity ....