Social Science – 2007 (Delhi Set - 1)
General Instructions:
- Answer to questions carrying 2 marks should not exceed 30 words each.
- Answer to questions carrying 4 marks should not exceed 60 — 80 words each.
- Answer to questions carrying 6 marks should not exceed 100 — 125 words each.
- Maps should be securely tied in the middle of the Answer-Book.
- Attempt all parts of a question together.
- Stencils or templates for drawing outline maps may be used wherever necessary.
Q. 1. Define the term ‘economic development’. State the two bases of measuring economic development of a country. (1+1=2 marks)
Q. 2. Who is a disabled person ? Give one example each of two types of disabilities. (1+1=2 marks)
Q. 3. Write any four facts about tsunami. (4×½=2 marks)
Q. 4. Explain how Indian industries and trade had been ruined under the British rule in the eighteenth century. (2 marks)
Q. 5. Explain any two main features of Harappan culture. (2×1=2 marks)
Q. 6. Name the northern, eastern, southern and western nlost stations of Golden Quadrilateral express national highway. (4×½=2 marks)
Q. 7. How do the means of mass communication play a vital role in creating awareness among the people ? Explain. (2 marks)
Q. 8. Identify and name the social reformer shown in the picture given below. State any two contributions made by him. (1+1=2 marks)
Social Science – 2007 (Outside Delhi Set - 1)
Q. 1. State any two main objectives of the British Government to spread education in India. (2×1=2 marks)
Q. 2. State two ways by which the Indian people reacted to the partition of Bengal by Lord Curzon. (2×1=2 marks)
Q. 3. Write two points of distinction between renewable resources and non-renewable resources. (2×1=2 marks)
Q. 4. Which is the most important cereal crop in India ? Name the two major producing states of this crop. (1+1=2 marks)
Q. 5. Why is sustainable development essential for economic growth ? Give two reasons. (2×1=2 marks)
Q. 6. How does casteism create hindrance in our social development ? Explain any two points. (2×1=2 marks)
Q. 7. Explain any two man-made factors responsible for landslides. (2×1=2 marks)
Q. 8. Analyse any two situations because of which the European trading companies started interfering in the political affairs of India in the eighteenth century. (2×1=2 marks)
Q. 9. Identify and name the Indian national leader shown in the picture given below. State any two of his contributions in promoting Indian Nationalism. (1+1=2 marks)
Social Science – 2007 (Foreign Set - 1)
Q. 1. Write any four direct advantages of forests.( 4×½=2.marks)
Q. 2. State four steps which have been taken by the government to promote private sector.( 4×½=2.marks)
Q. 3. State any four precautions needed to be taken at the time of entering a damaged building. (4×½=2 marks)
Q. 4. Explain any two objectives of ‘Swadeshi Movement’. (2×1=2 marks)
Q. 5. Explain the main contributions of Bhakti Movement. (2×1=2 marks)
Q. 6. How have synthetic fibres revolutionised the textile industry in India ? Explain with two examples. (2×1=2 marks)
Q. 7. Why is it necessary to chalk out a strategy for social development ? Give two reasons. (2×1=2 marks)
Q. 8. Identify and name the Indian national leader shown in the picture given below. State any two of his contributions in promoting Indian Nationalism. (1+1=2 marks)
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