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 the 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. Why are the Himalayas called the young fold mountains ? 2
2. Write the advantages of Hydro-electricity. 2
3. Write differences between Rabi and Kharif crops (any two). 2
4. What is Amul ? 2
5. Write name of two ports situated on the Western Coast of India. 2
6. When and from where did the First War of Independence of 1857
begin ? 2
7. Which book was called 'The Bible of the Nazis' ? Mention the
name of author. 2
8. Who is known as the protector of Indian Constitution ? 2
9. What is meant by Secularism ? 2
10. Write down the kinds of Paper Money. 2
11. Why is Agriculture called main basis of Indian Economy ? 3
12. Describe the characteristics of Foreign Trade of India. 3
13. What were the three main aims of establishment of the League of Nations ? 3
14. Why did America enter into First World War ? 3
15. What is meant by Sovereign Democratic Constitution ? 3
16. Explain the Right to Equality. 3
17. Describe any three main functions of Human Right Commission.
(Or)
Explain the procedure of passing the Money Bill in the Parliament. 3
18. Write three characteristics of Labour.
(Or)
Write the types of Banks. 3
19. Differentiate between Alluvial and Black Soils. 4
20. Write differences between conventional and non-conventional
sources of Energy. 4
21. Describe the contribution of Arya Samaj toward the upliftment of Indian society. 4
22. Discuss the Socio-political (consequences) results of Second World War. 4
23. How did the treaty of Versailles help in the rise of Nazism ?
(Or)
What were the causes of success of British Companies against
the French ? 4
24. Regionalism is an obstacle in the way of national unity. Explain.
(Or)
What steps have been taken to improve Literacy ? 4
25. Describe the implications of growing population of Indian
Agriculture. 5
26. What are the principles of Panchsheel ? 5
27. Show the following on the given outline map of India :
(i) Tropic of Cancer
(ii) Mumbai
(iii) Narmada River
(iv) Aravalli Mountain
(v) Thar Desert.
(Or)
Show the following on the given outline map of India:
(i) Delhi
(ii) Bhakra Nangal Dam
(iii) Nilgiri Hills
(iv) More Populous State
(v) Ahmedabad. 5
28. Define National Income given by Fisher and write three reasons of low national income.
(Or)
Planning was unsuccessful in the development of Indian Economy.
Explain. 5
29. Describe the main factors affecting the climate of India.
(Or)
Forests are known as the Wealth of Nation. Explain. 6
30. Describe in brief the three movements launched by Mahatma Gandhi.
(Or)
What harm was rendered to the Indian Textile Industries by the
British Economic Policies ? 6