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This document consists of 9 printed pages and 3 blank pages. DC (ST) 112692/1 © UCLES 2016 [Turn over Cambridge International Examinations Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education * 8 7 0 8 9 8 5 8 9 2 * INDIA STUDIES 0447/01 Core Themes May/June 2016 2 hours Candidates answer on the Question Paper. No Additional Materials are required. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your Centre number, candidate number and name in the boxes above. Write in dark blue or black pen. You may use a pencil for any diagrams, graphs or rough working. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. DO NOT WRITE IN ANY BARCODES. Answer three questions. Answer in the spaces provided. You are advised to spend equal time in answering each of the three questions. The total mark for this paper is 75. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. Any rough work must be done in this booklet.

2 0447/01/M/J/16 © UCLES 2016 Answer three questions. 1 This question is about India and Democracy. (a) This question tests your knowledge. Explain what the following mean in Indian parliamentary elections: (i) The ‘first past the post’ system … … … …[2] (ii) The secret ballot. … … … …[2] (b) This question tests your understanding. Explain why the Bharatiya Janata Party won a majority of seats in the 2014 Indian General Elections. … … … … … … … … … … … …[7]

3 0447/01/M/J/16 © UCLES 2016 [Turn over (c) This question tests your judgement. ‘Terrorism is the most difficult political problem for the Indian Government.’ How far do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …[14] [Total 25]

4 0447/01/M/J/16 © UCLES 2016 2 This question is about India’s Economic Development. (a) This question tests your knowledge. Identify four different manufacturing industries in private ownership in India. 1 … 2 … 3 … 4 … [4] (b) This question tests your understanding. Explain the aims of India’s Economic Strategic Plans since 1991. … … … … … … … … … … … …[7]

5 0447/01/M/J/16 © UCLES 2016 [Turn over (c) This question tests your judgement. ‘The most important consequence of India’s economic growth since 1991 has been environmental degradation.’ How far do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …[14] [Total 25]

6 0447/01/M/J/16 © UCLES 2016 3 This question is about Social and Cultural Developments within Indian Society. (a) This question tests your knowledge. Identify four problems that tribal groups face in India. 1 … 2 … 3 … 4 … [4] (b) This question tests your understanding. Explain the aims of the social policies of the United Progressive Alliance since 2004. … … … … … … … … … … … …[7]

7 0447/01/M/J/16 © UCLES 2016 [Turn over (c) This question tests your judgement. How serious a problem is gender inequality in contemporary India? … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …[14] [Total 25]

8 0447/01/M/J/16 © UCLES 2016 4 This question is about India and the world. (a) This question tests your knowledge. Identify four international organisations India has joined. 1 … 2 … 3 … 4 … [4] (b) This question tests your understanding. Explain why India has aided Afghanistan since 1991. … … … … … … … … … … … …[7]

9 0447/01/M/J/16 © UCLES 2016 (c) This question tests your judgement. How far has India benefited from its relations with other Asian states? … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …[14] [Total 25]

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