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International Problems — Revision Notes
Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · History and Political Science
International Problems revision notes for Maharashtra Board Class 9 History and Political Science: 4 topics in quick points.
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Key Topics to Revise
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Human Rights
- Human rights emerged from the concept of natural rights - rights we possess simply because we are human beings
- American and French Revolutions proclaimed Liberty, Equality, Fraternity and Justice as fundamental human rights
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by UN General Assembly on 10th December 1948
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Environmental Problems
- Environmental awareness began in 1970 with experts recognizing threats from industrialization
- First Earth Day celebrated on 22nd April 1970
- Stockholm Conference (5-16 June 1972) was first major UN environmental conference
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Terrorism
- Terrorism is organized and planned violence to spread fear and terror for achieving political goals
- Targets innocent people, unlike traditional warfare between sovereign states
- Terrorist groups can operate across borders, making it a global security challenge
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Refugee Problems
- Refugees are people forced to leave their homeland against their wishes due to persecution, war, or disasters
- Historical example: Jews tortured in Germany before WWII became refugees
- 1971: East Pakistan refugees came to India during liberation war
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Problems that are not restrictedRights that are necessary for livingA document adopted by the UNThe deterioration of the environment throughThe use of violence or threat
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What are the important topics in International Problems for Maharashtra Board Class 9 History and Political Science?
Key topics in International Problems include Human Rights, Environmental Problems, Terrorism, Refugee Problems. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
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Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on International Problems. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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