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SAMPLE PAPER
SOCIAL SCIENCE
SET - III
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)
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| Q.1. |
Mention two effects of
imperialism on China. |
| Q.2. |
How did the Bolshevik party
contribute to the Russian Revolution of October,
1917? |
| Q.3. |
What is meant by Great
Depression ? |
| Q.4. |
What was the significance
of the Lucknow Pact of 1916 ?
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| Q.5. |
Describe the four causes of
the First World War
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or |
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What were the main effects
of the First World War on Germany
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| Q.6. |
Mention the main objectives
of the UNO. |
| Q.7. |
Why did the religious
and social reform movements gather a momentum in
the later half of the 19th
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or |
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Explain the role of Swami
Dayanand Saraswati in reforming the Indian
Society. |
| Q.8. |
How did the fascist
aggression play a major role in accelerating the
process of Second World War
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or |
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Why did France and England
appease Germany and other fascist powers between
1936 - 1939? What was its effect on other
countries of Europe? |
| Q.9. |
Do you agree with the view
that the ideas of Socialism influenced the
course of development of the Indian National
Movement? Justify by giving arguments.
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or |
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Prove by giving examples
that the policy of non-violence adopted by
Gandhiji was mainly instrumental in achieving
Indian independence.
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| Q.10. |
In the given outline map of
India locate and name three major centres of the
Revolt of 1857. |
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or |
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In the given outline map of
Europe name and mark any three countries which
belonged to Triple Alliance group or Triple
Entente during the First World War.
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FOR BLIND CANDIDATES
ONLY. |
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Mention three contributions
of Ishwar Chandra
Vidyasagar. |
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or |
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What was the impact of
Industrial Revolution on the growth of
imperialism? |
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SECTION-B(GEOGRAPHY)
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| Q.11. |
Fill in the blanks
following in the given outline map of India with
appropriate symbols and write the name of each
item near its location. |
| 11.1 |
River
Luni |
| 11.2 |
Satpura
Range |
| 11.3 |
A rubber producing
region |
| 11.4 |
Perambur |
| 11.5 |
Bombay |
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FOR BLIND STUDENTS
ONLY. |
| 1. |
Name the longest westward
flowing river of peninsular India.
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| 2. |
Name a place in India
receiving highest
rainfall. |
| 3. |
Name the river on which
Bhakra Dam is built. |
| 4. |
Names steel plant in Madhya
Pradesh. |
| 5. |
Name the largest port of
India. |
| Q.12. |
Study the graph showing
distribution of land holdings by size and answer
the questions give below of the graph :
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| 12.1 |
What is the size of most
land holdings in India
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| 12.2 |
Why has such a pattern
emerged ? Suggest two ways in which these
farmers can improve output.
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| Q.13. |
Inspite of mechanisation of
agriculture and improvement in cottage industry
rural migration continues to increase. Give two
reasons. |
| Q.14. |
Describe the Ganga Plains
under the heads - Soil and Drainage. Write
two points of soil and four points of drainage.
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| Q.15. |
Name any five
non-conventional sources of energy. Which
one is mainly developed in metropolitan cities
? |
| Q.16. |
Compare the Western Ghats
with the Eastern Ghats with regard to their
potential for hydel power development.
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| Q.17. |
Rainfall decreases from
east to west on the Northern Plain while it
increases in the Peninsular India. Give two
reasons for this pattern in each area.
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| Q.18. |
Give four reasons why
fisheries have developed mainly on India's West
Coast. |
| Q.19. |
Long distance routes in
India are connected by railways whereas shorter
distances are connected by road. Give two
advantages and two disadvantages of this
pattern. |
| Q.20. |
Why is it necessary to
increase the area under forests ? Give five
important reasons. |
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SECTION-C(CIVICS) |
| Q.21. |
What is a nation ? Mention
any two traits of a nation.
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| Q.22. |
What do you understand by
inequality of women? Mention two social
practices which perpetuate this
inequality. |
| Q.23. |
Give two points of
distinction between direct democracy and
representative democracy. Illustrate with
one example each. |
| Q.24. |
Describe briefly any three
causes which are responsible for economic
inequality in India. |
| Q.25. |
Describe briefly any four
organs of the United Nations.
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| Q.26. |
What do you mean by
Centralised Federalism ? Point out the powers
enjoyed by our Central Government which make it
stronger than the State
Governments. |
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or |
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Why are our rights called
Fundamental Rights ? Explain briefly the
difference between fundamental rights and
directive principles of state policy and the
situation when direct principles of state policy
override fundamental rights.
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SECTION-D(ECONOMICS) |
| Q.27. |
Suggest two ways of solving
the problem of rural credit in India.
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| Q.28. |
In which year Planning
Commission was set up in India? What have
been the two basic objectives of Planning in
India ? |
| Q.29. |
Explain the importance of
imports and exports in Indian economy.
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