General Instructions : Read the following instructions carefully and follow them :
(i) This question paper contains 37 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Question paper is divided into six sections Section A, B, C, D, E and F.
(iii) Section A Questions no. 1 to 20 are Multiple Choice type questions. Each question carries 1 mark.
(iv) Section B Questions no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer type questions. Each question carries 2 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed 40 words.
(v) Section C Questions no. 25 to 29 are Short Answer type questions. Each question carries 3 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed 60 words.
(vi) Section D Questions no. 30 to 33 are Long Answer (LA) type questions. Each question carries 5 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed 120 words.
(vii) Section E Questions no. 34 to 36 are Case/Source-based questions with three sub-questions. Each question carries 4 marks.
(viii) Section F Question no. 37 is Map skill-based question with two parts 37(a) from History (2 marks) and 37(b) from Geography (3 marks). This question carries total 5 marks.
(ix) In addition to this, NOTE that a separate question has been provided for Visually Impaired candidates in lieu of questions having visual inputs, map etc. Such questions are to be attempted by Visually Impaired candidates only.
SECTION A
(Multiple Choice Questions)
(20x1=20)
From which of the following countries Giuseppe Garibaldi belonged to ?
[1 marks]
Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): The most serious source of nationalist tension in Europe after 1871 was Balkan.
Reason (R) : A large part of the Balkan was under the control of Ottoman Empire.
[1 marks]
Arrange the following events in chronological order and choose the correct option from the following:
I. Treaty of Constantinople
II. Defeat of Napoleon
III. Unification of Italy
IV. Unification of Germany
[1 marks]
Which one of the following pairs regarding Indian nationalism is correctly matched ?
| Leaders | Contribution |
|---|---|
| (a) Sardar Patel | Hindustan Socialist Republican Army |
| (b) Bhagat Singh | Swaraj Party |
| (c) C.R. Das | Bardoli Satyagraha |
| (d) Jawahar Lal Nehru | Oudh Kisan Sabha |
[1 marks]
Choose the correctly matched pair.
| (a) Ferrous | Natural Gas |
| (b) Non-Ferrous | Nickel |
| (c) Non-Metallic Minerals | Limestone |
| (d) Energy Minerals | Cobalt |
[1 marks]
Read the given statements and choose the correct option with regard to Rabi cropping season from the following:
I. Rabi crops are sown in winter.
II. Sown from October to December and harvested from April to June.
III. Important crops are Maize, Cotton, Jute.
IV. Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh are important for the production of wheat.
[1 marks]
Identify the soil with the help of following information.
- It develops in areas with high temperature.
- It is the result of intense leaching due to heavy rain.
- Humus content is low.
[1 marks]
Which of the following term refers to the belief in and advocacy for the social, political and economic equality of women?
[1 marks]
Read the given statements:
- India has no official religion.
- All the communities have freedom to profess and practice any religion in India.
Which one of the following constitutional term is used for the above statements ?
[1 marks]
Match the Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:
| Column I (List) | Column II (Jurisdiction Sphere) |
|---|---|
| I. Union list subjects | A. State Governments alone make laws on it. |
| II. State list subjects | B. For uniformity Central Government Legislates on it. |
| III. Concurrent subjects | C. Subjects under Jurisdiction of Centre and State Governments. |
| IV. Residuary subjects | D. Central Government legislates on new subjects. |
[1 marks]
Which of the following was the primary objective of Belgium to form the separate government in Brussels ?
[1 marks]
Which one of the following countries has two-party system?
[1 marks]
What role do 'checks and balances' play in a democratic country? Choose the most suitable option from the following.
[1 marks]
Suppose, the monthly income of the family members is as follows respectively:
- Mother - Rs. 50,000/-
- Father - Rs. 40,000/-
- Son - Rs. 20,000/-
- Daughter - Rs. 20,000/-
The average income of the family would be :
[1 marks]
Which one of the following indices is given priority by the World Bank with respect to development ?
[1 marks]
Choose the correct option to fill the blank.
Removing barriers or restrictions on business and trade set by the government is called as ________.
[1 marks]
Which one of the following is an example of organized sector activities?
[1 marks]
Which of the following are developmental goals of a prosperous farmer ? Choose the correct from the given options.
I. Better wages
II. Higher support prices for crops
III. Assured high family income
IV. More days for work
[1 marks]
Why do lenders often require collateral before lending loan? Choose the most suitable option from the following.
[1 marks]
Look at the given picture carefully and infer the income of the bank.
Choose the correct option from the following.
Note: The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 20.
Which one of the following supervise the functioning of formal sources of loan in India?
[1 marks]
SECTION B
(Very Short Answer Type Questions)
(4x2=8)
"The Silk route was a good example of vibrant pre-modern trade and cultural links between distant parts of the world." Explain the statement with any two examples.
[2 marks]
(A) Suggest any two measures for the conservation of forest.
OR
(B) Suggest any two measures for the conservation of wildlife.
[2 marks]
Why is power sharing desirable ? Explain.
[2 marks]
Differentiate between Public and Private Sector.
[2 marks]
SECTION C
(Short Answer Type Questions)
(5x3=15)
(A) Describe any three causes that led to the Non-Cooperation Movement.
OR
(B) Describe any three causes of 'Civil Disobedience Movement.'
[3 marks]
'Manufacturing industries are considered the backbone of economic development.' Justify the statement.
[3 marks]
Analyse the role of political parties in a democracy.
[3 marks]
How is credit essential for economic activities? Explain with examples.
[3 marks]
How is the issue of sustainability important for development ? Explain.
[3 marks]
SECTION D
(Long Answer Type Questions)
(4x5=20)
(A) How did the ideology of 'liberalism' affect the Europe in early nineteenth century? Explain.
OR
(B) Explain the process of formation of 'United Kingdom of Great Britain'.
[5 marks]
(A) How is energy a basic requirement for economic development ? Explain.
OR
(B) How are conventional sources of energy different from non-conventional sources ? Explain.
[5 marks]
(A) How are democratic governments better than other forms of government? Explain.
OR
(B) How do democracies lead to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens ? Explain.
[5 marks]
(A) "Globalisation is the process of rapid integration or interconnection between countries." Explain the statement with examples.
OR
(B) 'Improvement in technology has stimulated the globalisation process.' Explain the statement with examples.
[5 marks]
SECTION E
(Case/Source-Based Questions)
(3x4=12)
Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow :
Printed Words
This is how Mercier describes the impact of the printed word, and the power of reading in one of his books:
'Anyone who had seen me reading would have compared me to a man dying of thirst who was gulping down some fresh, pure water.... Lighting my lamp with extraordinary caution, I threw myself hungrily into the reading. An easy eloquence, effortless and animated, carried me from one page to the next without my noticing it. A clock struck off the hours in the silence of the shadows, and I heard nothing. My lamp began to run out of oil and produced only a pale light, but still I read on. I could not even take out time to raise the wick for fear of interrupting my pleasure. How those new ideas rushed into my brain! How my intelligence adopted them!'
34.1 How does the passage reflect the immersive nature of reading of Mercier?
34.2 Why did Mercier describe himself as a virtual writer ?
34.3 How did reading influence Mercier's intellectual capacity and his engagement with new concepts ? Explain in any two points.
[4 marks]
Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow :
FLOODS
Basic safety Precautions To Be Taken:
- Listen to radio/TV for the latest weather bulletins and flood warnings. Pass on the information to others.
- Make a family emergency kit which should include; a portable radio/transistor, torch, spare batteries, a first aid box along with essential medicines, ORS, dry food items, drinking water, matchboxes, candles and other essential items.
- Keep hurricane lamp, ropes, rubber tubes, umbrella and bamboo stick in your house. These could be useful.
- Keep your cash, jewellery, valuables, important documents etc. in a safe place.
- If there is a flood, move along with your family members and cattle to safe areas like relief camps, evacuation centers, elevated grounds where you can take shelter.
- Turn off power and gas connections before leaving your house.
During floods:
- Don't enter into flood waters; it could be dangerous.
- Don't allow children to play in or near flood waters.
- Stay away from sewerage line, gutters, drains, culverts etc.
- Be careful of snakes; snakebites are common during floods.
- Stay away from electric poles and fallen power-lines to avoid electrocution.
- Don't use wet electrical appliances-get them checked before use. Eat freshly cooked and dry food. Always keep your food covered.
- Use boiled and filtered drinking water.
- Keep all drains, gutters near your house clean.
- Stagnation of water can breed vector/water-borne diseases. In case of sickness, seek medical assistance.
- Use bleaching powder and lime to disinfect the surroundings.
35.1 Mention any two essential items that should be included in a 'family emergency kit'.
35.2 Why are the items of family emergency kit important during flood situation ?
35.3 In case of a flood, what are the recommended actions to ensure the safety of your family and belongings? Describe any two.
[4 marks]
Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow :
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
This new system of local government is the largest experiment in democracy conducted anywhere in the world. There are now about 36 lakh elected representatives in the panchayats and municipalities etc., all over the country. This number is bigger than the population of many countries in the world. Constitutional status for local government has helped to deepen democracy in our country. It has also increased women's representation and voice in our democracy. At the same time, there are many difficulties. While elections are held regularly and enthusiastically, gram sabhas are not held regularly. Most state governments have not transferred significant powers to the local governments. Nor have they given adequate resources. We are thus still a long way from realising the ideal of self-government.
36.1 Analyse the significance of the elected representatives in the Panchayats.
36.2 In what way has the representation of women in democracy influenced by Constitutional status for local government?
36.3 What has been the impact of granting Constitutional status to local government on the democratic landscape of the country? Analyse any two impacts.
[4 marks]
SECTION F
(Map Skill-Based Questions)
(2+3=5)
| (i) |
Two places 'A' and 'B' have been marked on the given Political outline map of India. Identify them with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them: (a) The place where Mahatma Gandhi broke the salt law. |
| (ii) | On the same Political outline map of India, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols: (a) Hirakud Dam (b) Mumbai Software Technology Park (c) Raja Sansi International Airport (d) Naraura Nuclear Power Plant |
Note: The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates only, in lieu of Q. No. 37. Answer any five questions :
(i) Name the place where Mahatma Gandhi broke salt law.
(ii) Name the place where the Indian National Congress Session was held in 1927.
(iii) Name the state where Hirakud dam is located.
(iv) Name the state where Mumbai Software Technology Park is located.
(v) Name the state where Raja Sansi International Airport is located.
(vi) Name the state where Naraura Nuclear Power Plant is located.
[5 marks]