(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.
i 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 What are Jet Streams ? 2
2. Name four power stations in India. 2
3. Where can the Iron and Steel industry be established ? 2
4. What do you mean by 'Population Explosion'?
5. Name four resources of irrigation. 2
6. Write down two reasons of the struggle between the French
Company and the British East India Company in India. 2
7. What was the opinion of the Fascists regarding war ? 2
8. What class of people are nominated in the Rajya Sabha ? 2
9. Land is immobile. Explain. 2
10. Which countries are known as Axis Power ? 2
11. write the reasons for the development of Cotton Textile Industry in Mumbai. 3
12. Describe the characteristics of Foreign Trade of India. 3
13. What was the immediate cause of the First World War ? 3
14. What is meant by Collective Responsibility ?3
15. What are the main challenges to Democracy in India ?3
16. Which policy was adopted by Hitler after becoming the President of Germany ?3
17. Explain the right of Equality.
(Or)
Explain the importance of election compaign in the General
Elections. 3
18. Explain the main functions of Exchange Banks.
(Or)
Write three characteristics of Entrepreneur. 3
19. Why are South-West Monsoons less rainy in Chennai ? 4
20. Damodar River Valley Project is the best example of managing a
water resource in scientific manner. Elucidate. 4
21. What were the differences between Moderates and Extremists ? 4
22. What are the aims for the establishment of U.N.O. ? 4
23. Mention the reasons for the failure of the Revolution of 1857.
(Or)
Describe the incident of `Chauri-Chaura Tragedy'. 4
24. Explain the role of opposition in Democracy.
(Or)
Describe main demerits of the Political Parties. 4
25. Why is the production of pulses and oil seeds still lagging behind ? Give any five reasons. 5
26. What are the basic principles of Non-aligned Movement ? 5
27. Show the following on the given outline map of India :
(i) Kanha Kisile National Park
(ii) Chilka Lake
(iii) Kaveri River
(iv) Thar Desert
(v) Delhi-Mumbai Rail Route
Show the following on the given outline map of India:
(i) Delhi
(ii) Tapti River
(iii) 82 C East Longitude
(iv) Dul Lake
(v) Mineral oil producing area 5
28. Write any five reasons of Low National Income.
(Or)
What is the contribution of Agriculture in Economic Development ? 5
29. What are the effects of the reforms movement of 19th century on the Indian society ?
(Or)
When and why was the Simon Commission sent to India ? Why did
the Indians oppose it ? 6
30. "The Himalayas are a boon to India." Justify.
(Or)
Write short note on Conservation of Wild-life. 6