Social Science
(Hindi & English Version) Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks :100
Note :
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Answer Q. No. 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, 25,
27, 28, 29 and 30.
1. Which countries constitute the Indian subcontinent ? 2
2. Write two characteristics of Black Soil. 2
3. Write the advantages of Hydro-electricity. 2
4. What is the meaning of Industrialization ? 2
5. What do you mean by International Trade ? 2
6. Write any two principles of Swami Vivekanand. 2
7. Why is the war of 1914 called as the First World War ? 2
8. When was the declaration of human right accepted by the U.N.O. ? 2
9. What is meant by Secularism ? 2
10. Write any two characteristics of Labour. 2
11. Write about three major agro-based industries in India. 3
12. Write the names of fourcountries to whom India export 50170 of its total export. 3
13. How did the treaty of Versailles inflict harm to Germany ? 3
14. What are the aims for the establishment of U.N.O. ? 3
15. Unity in Diversity is seen in the Indian Constitution. Explain. 3
16. Describe the functions of the Election Commission. 3
17. Write the differences between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (any three points).
(Or)
Write any three functions of Opposition. 3
18. Wants are unlimited. Explain.
(Or)
What is the effect of double coincidence in Barter System ? 3
19. Why are forests necessary for preservation of ecological
balance ? 4
20. What is the contribution of Arya Samaj for the Indian Society ?4
21 . What are the irrigation sources in India ? Describe any one. 4
22. What were the main similarities of Fascist and Nazism ? 4
23. What was the aim of Sir Sayyid Ahmed Khan in establishing the Scientific Society ?
(or)
What were the differences between Moderates and Extremists ? 4
24. Name four National and four Regional Parties of India.
(Or)
What are the problems of minorities ? Explain. 4
25. What are the principles of Panchsheel ?
(Or)
What are the basic principles of Non-aligned Movement ? 5
26. Describe the implications of growing population on Indian Agriculture. 5
27. Show the following in the given outline map of India
(i) Bhilai
(ii) Bay of Bengal
(iii) Narmada River
(iv) Rice growing areas
(v) Thar Desert
(Or)
Show the following in the given outline map of India
(i) Bhopal
(ii) Malabar Coast
(iii) Bhakra Nangal Dam
(iv) Kanha Kisile National Park
(v) Mumbai-Delhi Rail Route 5
28. What are the objectives of Economic Planning ?
(Or)
What is the contribution of agriculture in Economic Development ?5
29. Describe briefly the three movements launched by Mahatma Gandhi.
(Or)
What harm was rendered to the Indian Textile Industries by the
British Economic Policies ? 6
30. Divide India into Natural Regions and discuss any one of them.
(Or)
"Forests are known as the Wealth of Nation." Explain. 6