Social Science
(Hindi & English Version) Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks :100
Note :
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Answer Q. Nos. 1 to 10 in about 30 words each.
(iii) Answer each question from Q. Nos. 11 to 18 in about 50
words.
(iv) Answer each question from Q. Nos. 19 to 24 in about 75
words.
(v) Answer each question of Q. Nos. 25, 26 and 28 in about
120 words.
(vi) Answer each question of Q. Nos. 29 and 30 in about
150 words.
(vii) In Q. No. 27 indicate on the outline map of India as directed.
Attach map with your answer-book.
(viii) Marks allotted to each question are mentioned against
the question.
(ix) Internal options are given in Q. Nos. 17, 18, 23, 24, 27,
28, 29 and 30.
1. State the Latitudes and Longitudes between which India is situated. 2
2. Name two crops each of that fall under Rabi and Kharif. 2
3. Write names of the mineral resources of Energy. 2
4. Which are animal based industries ? 2
5. What is Trade ? Mention its types. 2
6. By whom and when the New Sea Route for India was discovered ? 2
7. What was the immediate cause of the First World War ? 2
8. When was the Human Right declared ? 2
9. What do you mean by Parliament ? 2
10. Write two characteristics of Wants ? 2
11. Write three importances of agriculture based industries. 3
12. Distinguish between National and Foreign International Trade. 3
13. Mention the main aims for which the United Nations Organization was established. 3
14. What were the main similarities of Fascism and Nazism ? 3
15. Write down the names of three National Parties and three Regional Parties of India. 3
16. Write in brief the composition of Lok Sabha. 3
17. What is meant by Question Hour ?
(Or)
What fundamental duties should an Indian citizen follow ? 3
18. Write characteristics of Capital.
(Or)
Write any three characteristics of Land. 3
19. Describe briefly the formation of Northern Plains. 4
20. Distinguish between Himalayan rivers and the Peninsular rivers of India. 4
21. What was Nazism ? Write its characteristics. 4
22. Discuss the socio-political results of the Second World War. 4
23. What were the differences between Moderates and Extremists ?
(Or)
What was the event that compelled Japan for surrender ? 4
24. What are the problems of Minorities ?
(Or)
What is the importance of Political Parties in Democracy ? 4
25. Describe the various advantages derived from multi-purpose river valley projects. 5
26. Why is the atomic power considered as a danger to the human
races ? 5
27. Show the following on the given outline map of India :
(i) Kandla
(ii) Bombay High
(iii) Narmada River
(iv) Aravalli Mountains
(v) Thar Desert.
Show the following on the given outline map of India :
(i) Tropic of Cancer
(ii) Delhi
(iii) Chota Nagpur Plateau
(iv) Ahmedabad
(v) Bhakra Nagal Dam. 5
28. Give the reasons for slow progress in National Income.
(Or)
What factors do help in increasing National Income of India ?5
29. Differentiate between the Evergreen and Deciduous forests.
(Or)
Write the advantages of Forests. 6
30. What were the causes for the failure of Quit India Movement ?
(Or)
Write the effects of the Reforms Movements of 19th Century on
the Indian Society. 6