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SAMPLE PAPER
SOCIAL SCIENCE
SET - I
General Instructions :
1. The question paper is divided into 4 sections namely :
Section A - History - 35 Marks
Section B - Geography - 35 Marks
Section C-Civics - 20 Marks
Section D-Economics -10 Marks
2. All questions are compulsory.
3. All questions of each section must be attempted together
of one place.
4. Write the same question number as given in the question
paper while answering question in your answer book.
5.
(i) Answer to questions of 1 mark should not exceed 20
words each.
(ii) Answer to questions of 2 marks should not exceed 30
words each.
(iii) Answer to questions of 3 marks should not exceed 60
words each.
(iv) Answer to questions of 4 marks should not exceed 80
words each.
(v) Answer to question of 5/6 marks should not exceed
100/120 words each.
6. Stencils or templates for drawing outline maps may be
used wherever necessary.
7. Attach the maps provided within the answer book. |
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SECTION - A
(HISTORY) |
| Q.1. |
Mention two conditions which
helped the growth of imperialism in Asia and Africa. |
| Q.2. |
What were the demands of the
Russian revolutionaries before the October Revolution of 1917 ? Mention any two. |
| Q.3. |
Give two factors which were
responsible for the creation of Isreal. |
| Q.4. |
What were the two important
decisions taken in the Lahore session of Indian National Congress of 1929? |
| Q.5. |
Describe four main provisions of
the Treaty of Versailles. |
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Mention any four reasons for the
the failure of the League of Nations. |
| Q.6. |
Why was the 'Munich Pact'
considered as the last act of appeasement by Western powers? |
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How did the USA emerge as a super
power after the Second World War? |
| Q.7. |
What steps were taken by the
social and religious reformers to improve the status of women in the Indian society during
the 19th century ? |
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Describe the steps taken by the
British Government to spread education in India in the 19th century. |
| Q.8. |
Give arguments to prove that the
second world war was the most destructive war of the present century. |
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Give arguments to prove that
non-alignment was the only step towards the establishment of peace and development of the
"Third World" countries. |
| Q.9. |
Which methods were adopted by the
revolutionaries to achieve their aims? |
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Explain the events that led to the
Quit India Movement (1942). What was its impact on our freedom struggle? |
| Q.10. |
On the outline map of India,
locate and name three places associated with the important events of India's struggle for
freedom. |
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On the outline map of Africa,
locate and name three African countries which achieved independence after 1960. |
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FOR BLIND CANDIDATES ONLY. |
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What was the impact of Fascism in
Italy ? Describe any three. |
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Describe three steps taken by Raja
Ram Mohan Roy to modernise the Indian society. |
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SECTION
- B (GEOGRAPHY) |
| Q.11. |
On the given outline map of India
locate the following with appropriate symbols and write the name of each item near its
locations. |
| 11.1 |
River Mahanadi. |
| 11.2 |
One area receiving rainfall from
North - East Monsoon. |
| 11.3 |
Hirakud |
| 11.4 |
Bhilai |
| 11.5 |
Tuticorin |
| Q.12. |
Table : Volume of goods
Transported by Railways. |
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Type of goods |
1950-51 (million tonnes) |
1979-80 (million tonnes) |
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Energy Fuels |
33.6 |
90.05 |
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Industrial goods |
5.81 |
28.74 |
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Food Stuff |
13.14 |
21.06 |
| Q.12.1 |
Study the above table and identify
which of the goods has been transported most by rail? |
| Q.12.2 |
Which of the goods has shown the
higher proportionate increase during the period between 1950-51 and 1979-80? |
| Q.12.3 |
Give one reason for the highest
increase in the types of goods transported by rail. |
| Q.13. |
Distinguish between public sector
and cooperative sector industries using suitable examples. |
| Q.14. |
Which vegetation region is found
in the largest part of India ? Give two characteristics of this vegetation. |
| Q.15. |
(i) Name the three major rivers of
the Indian subcontinent which originate beyond the Himalayas. |
| 15.2 |
Which typical features these
rivers have formed while crossing over Himalayas? |
| 15.3 |
Name the source area from where
these rivers originate. |
| Q.16. |
Name the two States in western
India where black soil is found. Give two characteristics of this soil. |
| Q.17. |
How has the modernization of
Indian agriculture contributed to the increased production of wheat? Explain four
methods. |
| Q.18. |
Why are most of the steel plants
located in the Damodar Valley ? Give four reasons. |
| Q.19. |
What causes the reversal of N.E.,
Monsoon winds ? What influence does this have on South - East coast of India? |
| Q.20. |
Why is natural gas important to us
? Explain five reasons. |
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SECTION
-C (CIVICS) |
| Q.21. |
How did the Indian National
Movement act as a unifying factor during the freedom struggle? Give two reasons. |
| Q.22. |
Mention two adverse effects of
rapid increase in our population. |
| Q.23. |
What is universal adult franchise
? Why has it been adopted in India? Give two reasons. |
| Q.24. |
What is communalism ? Explain
briefly two remedies to eradicate it. |
| Q.25. |
What do you mean by Human Rights ?
Mention one social, one economic and one political right. |
| Q.26. |
'The Prime Minister is the
strongest of all the ministers and enjoys a position of preeminence.' Justify by
giving arguments. |
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How is the Governor of a State
appointed? Explain briefly any two situations in which the Governor can use his
discretionary powers. |
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SECTION
-D (ECONOMICS) |
| Q.27. |
How has the Green Revolution
helped in solving India's food problem? |
| Q.28. |
State any three provisions in
India's Constitution which effect economic life of the people. |
| Q.29. |
Explain the reasons behind the
need for rapid and balanced industrialization in India. How are industry and
agriculture interdependent an each other ? |
