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. How were the Great Himalayas originated ? 2
2. Why are irrigation facilities necessary in India ? 2
3. What are Cottage Industries ? 2
4. Explain the terms Import and Export. 2
5. Write the causes of Soil Erosion. 2
6. Which important proposal was passed in 1929 in Lahore Session
of Congress ? 2
7. What are the functions of Security Council ? 2
8. Explain the right of freedom to speech and expression. 2
9. Explain the statement `Necessities are supplementary.' 2
10. Write the consequences of Victory of Fascism in Italy. 2
11. Write the advantages of Tourism Industry in India. 3
12. "Population is an important resource of the country." Explain. 3
13. What were the economic consequences of Second World War ? 3
14. What are the required qualifications for the post of the President ? 3
15. Explain the role of Political Parties in Democracy. 3
16. What were the main clauses of the treaty of Varsailles ?3
17. How is Rajya Sabha formed ?
(Or)
Explain the importance of Question Hour. 3
18. How do Savings Banks help us ?
(Or)
Explain the functions of Central Bank. 3
19. Compare the rivers of Northern India and Southern India. 4
20. Distinguish between Traditional and Non-traditional sources of
Energy. 4
21. Why is Raja Ram Mohan Roy called the 'father' of Indian
renaissance ? Explain. 4
22. Explain the aims of United Nations Organisation. 4
23. What was the impact of British Economic Policy on the Indian Industries ?
(Or)
How did Britishers establish their empire in Bengal ? 4
24. Explain the role of opposition in Democracy.
(Or)
"Education is an essential element of Social Creation." Explain. 4
25. Why is agriculture considered as the foundation of Indian
Economy ? 5
26. Why is Atomic power considered 'a danger' to the mankind ? 5
27. Show the following on the given outline map of India
(i) Hirakud Dam
(ii) River Cauveri
(iii) Gulf of Mannar
(iv) Konkan Coast
(v) Satpura Ranges.
(Or)
Show the following on the given outline map of India :
(i) Delhi
(ii) Chilka Lake
(iii) Malwa Plateau
(iv) Palghat Pass
28. What do you understand by Five-year Plans ? What is the importance of Economic Planning in India ?
(Or)
Describe the long-term objectives of Economic Planning. 5
29. Describe the role of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in the Indian
struggle for Independence.
(Or)
Describe the reasons for the rise of violence in the Indian National
Movement. 6
30. What is the reason of the origin of South-Western Monsoon ?
(Or)
Name the types of Forests found in India and explain any one of
them. 6