(Hindi & English Version)
Time : 3 Hours
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.Which river systems constitute the Northern Plains ? 2
2. Name the main beverage crops of India. 2
3. Write any two animal based industries in India.
4. Name the countries from which India imports mineral oil ? 2
5. Write any two characteristics of Black Soil.W 2
6. Mention the names of the Indian States which were annexed
by the company on the basis of the doctrine of lapse lord Dalhausie.
7. Which countries are known as Axis Power ?
8. What is meant by Secularism ? 2
9. Write any two characteristics of Wants. 2
10. What is Magino Line ? 2
11. Explain how agriculture and industries are growing together. 3
12. What is meant by dependent population ? 3
13. Write any three causes of the rise of Fascism in Italy. 3
14. Explain the right of Equality. 3
15. Why is literacy necessary in Democracy ? 3
16. Give the names of the member countries of Tripple Alliance and
Tripple Entente. 3
17. Explain the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
(Or)
"The ministerial cabinet swims and sinks together." Explain this
statement. 3
18. Write down the kinds of Banks.
(Or)
What is Metallic Money ? Give its kinds. 3
19. "Forests are boon to India." Justify. 4
20. Differentiate between surface water and underground water. 4
21. Describe the Chauri-Chaura Tragedy. 4
22. How did the treaty of Versailles help in the rise of Nazism ? 4
23. What was the contribution of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar in the construction of modern India ?
(Or)
What were the differences between Moderates and Extremists ? 4
24. Evaluate the importance of a Regional Party.
(Or)
Explain the main functions of the Political Part:cs. 4
25. Why is Manganese called 'Jack of all Trades'? Explain. 5
26. Give arguments in favour of Disarmament. 5
27. Show the following on the given outline map of India :
(i) Mumbai
(ii) Gulf of Mannar
(iii) Kajiranga
(iv) Tropic of Cancer
(v) RaniDanj
Show the following on the given outline map of India :
(i) Karakoram Mountain
(ii) Cotton Producing Area
(iii) Chhota Nagpur Plateau
(iv) The Highest Literate State
(v) Brahmraputra River 5
28. How are the five-year plans helpful for the Economic Development ?
(Or)
Give any five suggestions for increasing the growth of National
Income. 5
29. Write the contribution of Lokmanya Tilak in the Indian National Movement.
(Or)
What was the impact of British Economic Policy on Indian
Industries ? 6
30. Divide India into Natural Regions and discuss any one of them.
(Or)
Give an account of the general weather conditions during the cold
weather season in India. 6