(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. What is called Meghna ? 2
2. What is Green Revolution ? 2
3. Who was Swami Vivekanand ? Which institute did he establish ? 2
4. What is AMUL ? 2
5. What are the importance of unsurfaced roads in India ? 2
6. Differentiate between Metallic minerals and Non-metallic minerals. 2
7. Which kind of weapons were used during First World War ? 2
8. What is the meaning of nomination paper ? 2
9. What is barter exchange ? 2
10. Name the permanent members of United Nations Organisation. 2
11. How is the Security Council constituted ? Describe briefly. 3
12. India is a Secular State. Explain.3
13. What steps have been taken to improve literacy ?3
14. Explain how agriculture and industries are growing hand.3
15. Distinguish between National and Foreign Trade. 3
16. Comment on the incident of Pearl Harbour.3
17. How does an ordinary bill become a law ? Explain.3
(Or)
How is the Central Council of Minister constituted ? 3
18. Write the importance of Money ? (Any three points)
(Or)
Write down the three characteristics of land. 3
19. What are the aims towards establishment of UNO ? 4
20. What are the m; in prob,errs of agriculture in India ?4
21. Why is the conservation of wild life important ? 4
22. Why did the massacre at Jallianwala Bagh took place ? What were its consequences ? 4
23. What was the main aims of Brahmo Samaj ? Describe the
contribution of Raja Ram Mohan Roy in making of modern India.
(Or)
Describe the reforms done by Arya Samaj in Indian Society. 4
24. What are the problems of minorities ? Explain.
(Or)
Name four National and four Regional parties of India 4
25. What are the principles of Panchsheel ? 5
26. Write the advantages of Hydro-electricity. (Any five) 5
27. Show the following on the given outline map of India :
(i) Chhota Nagpur Plateau
(ii) Narmada River
(iii) Bhopal
(iv) Highest rainfall place
(v) Tropic of Cancer
(Or)
Show the following on the given outline map of India :
(i) Delhi
(ii) Jharia
(iii) Sugarcane producing area
(iv) Godawari River
(v) 82 1/2 Longitude line5
28. Explain the importance of economic planning for India.
(Or)
Briefly describe the Eighth Five Year Plan. 5
29. Discuss the mechanism of the monsoon.
(Or)
Differentiate between the Evergreen and Deciduous forests. 6
30. Describe the contribution of Swami Vivekanand and Ramkrishna Mission towards upliftment of Indian society. Describe the main principles of Ramkrishna Mission.
(Or)
What is meant by Civil Disobedience Movement ? Clear the
programme and importance of it. 6