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 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. Write the rain oriented problems in India. 2
2. Give the advantages of Hydroelectricity. 2
3. Name the industries which are based on agriculture in India. 2
4. Write the importance of Kuchcha (unmetalled) roads in India. 2
5. "Sugarcane is a cash crop", why ? 2
6. Write the names of two of the leaders from each extremists and
moderates. 2
7. Write the names of the main organs of United Nations
Organisation.2
8. Explain the term 'Sovereign democratic republic'. 2
9. "Wants are optional." Explain. 2
10. Write the causes of the rise of Fascism in Italy. 2
11. Write reasons for the development of Cotton Textile Industry in
Mumbai.
12. What is population pyramid ? 3
13. What was the impact of First World War on the world ? 3
14. What are the benefits of human rights declaration ? 3
15. Give measures to eradicate the evil of communalism. 3
16. Why did America (U.S.A.) participate in First World War ? 3
17. Explain the importance of Question Hour.
(Or)
Give the qualifications required for the post of the President. 3
18. Give the importance of Labour.
(Or)
Give the characteristics of Capital. 3
19. Explain briefly the formation of plains in Northern India. 4
20. Why are multipurpose river valley projects called the temple of
modern India ? Explain. 4
21. Explain the role of Arya Samaj in Renaissance. 4
22. Why did League of Nations failed to establish peace among the
nations of the world ? 4
23. What were the reasons of success of the English companies against those of French ?
(Or)
What is the importance of the battle of Plassey and the battle of
Buxer in the Indian history ? 4
24. Give measures to eradicate the evil of regionalism.
(Or)
`Communalism is a big obstacle on the path of democracy."
Explain. 4
25. What is Soil Erosion ? Give its harmful consequences. 5
26. Write the importance of Non-Alignment Movement. 5
27. Show the following on the given outline map of India :
(i) River Narmada
(ii) Vindhyachal Mountain Ranges
(iii) Gulf of Kachchh
(iv) Chota Nagpur Plateau
(v) Bhakra Nangal Dam
(Or)
Show the following on the given outline map of India:
(i) Shivalik Ranges
(ii) Jute Producing Areas
(iii) River Tapti
(iv) Delhi
(v) Tea Producing Areas. 5
28. Give five measures to increase the National Income.
(Or)
Justify the statement, "Five-year plans are helpful in economic
development." 5
29. What were the consequences of Non-cooperation Movement ?
(Or)
What was the contribution of press in the National Awakening in
India ? 6
30. Give reasons for the variety of vegetation in India.
(Or)
Give causes for the origin of South-Western Monsoon. 6