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SOCIAL SCIENCE (CODE 087)
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10. Which country has Two Party System? (d) primary sector has increased quantitatively.
Ans : USA/UK Ans : (b) Importance of next sector is increased.
or 14. Development of a country can generally be determined
What is meant by transparency? by its:
Ans : Transparency means to examine the process of (a) per capita income
collective decision-making. (b) health status of its people
(c) average literacy level
11. Which minority community is relatively rich and (d) None of the above
powerful in Belgium?
Ans : French minority community is relatively rich Ans : (a) Per capita income
and powerful in Belgium. 15. Which one of the following statement defines “Literacy
or Rate”?
(a) Total literate population divided by total
Which country has adopted Buddhism as its official population.
religion? (b) Total literate population divided by total illiterate
Ans : Sri Lanka has adopted Buddhism as its official population.
religion. (c) Proportion of literate population in the 18 and
12. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer above age group.
using the codes given in the list: (d) It measures the proportion of literate population
in the 7 years and above age group.
List I List II Ans : (d) It measures the proportion of literate
1. Union of India A Prime Minister population in the 7 years and above age group.
2. State B Sarpanch 16. In the question given below, there are two statements
3. Municipal C Governor marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the
Corporation statements and choose the correct option:
Assertion : Fair globalisation would create
4. Gram Panchayat D Mayor
opportunities for all and also ensure that the benefits
(a) D, A, B, C (b) B, C, D, A of globalisation are shared better.
(c) A, C, D, B (d) C, D, A, B Reason : The government can help to achieve the
objective of fair globalisation.
Ans : (c) A, C, D, B
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
13. Read the information given below and select the explanation of A.
correct option: (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
The developed countries have gone through historic explanation of A.
changes in the economic sector as the economic (c) A is true but R is false.
activities had gradually shifted from Primary to (d) A is false but R is true.
Secondary to Tertiary sector. Now service sector
has become the most important sector. The shifting Ans : (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
of economic activities does not mean complete correct explanation of A.
elimination of previous sectors, but the importance
and dominance of next sector is increased.
History of developed countries indicates that: SECTION-B
(a) there is production of goods and services in the
17. Why did Non-cooperation Movement gradually slow
three sectors.
down in cities? Explain three reasons.
(b) there has been a major shift from secondary to
Ans :
tertiary sector.
(c) most of the employed people in developed The reasons for the slow down of the Non-cooperation
countries are employed in tertiary sector. Movement were:
(i) Khadi clothes were more expensive than mill-
(d) primary sector has become the most important
made clothes. The poor could not afford to buy
sector of the economy.
them and so they could not boycott mill-made
Ans : (b) there has been a major shift from secondary clothes for long and started using it again.
to tertiary sector. (ii) Boycott of schools and colleges, was an integral
part of the Non-cooperation Movement. But there
or
were no alternative institutions available before
The shifting of economic activities mean that: the Indians. So, the teachers and students finally
(a) previous sectors have been completely eliminated. had rejoin the government schools.
(b) importance of next sector is increased. (iii) The lack of opportunities also forced the lawyers
(c) production in three sectors has increased to join back the government courts.
substantially.
18. How was the concept of ‘Nationalism’ introduced by (ii) There is a process of law making. Formally, laws
the French Revolution? are debated and passed in the legislature. But
Ans : since most of the members belong to a party,
France was a full-fledged territorial state in 1789 under they go by the direction of the party leadership,
the rule of an absolute monarch. The political and irrespective of their personal opinions.
constitutional changes that came in the wake of the (iii) The bill is supported by the ruling party or the
French Revolution led to the transfer of sovereignty party in power, whereas the opposition tries to
from monarchy to a body of French citizens. The find the negative points. So the common people
revolution proclaimed that it was the people who can know the positive and negative points of the
would, henceforth, constitute the nation and shape bill.
its destiny. or
French revolutionaries introduced various measures What are recognised political parties? Give two
and practices that created a sense of collective unity examples.
amongst French people thus, introducing the concept
Ans :
of nationalism.
The parties which have been recognised by the Election
or
Commission are known as recognised political parties.
Explain the effect of ‘Worldwide economic depression’ Such parties have the following essentials:
in India towards late 1920s. (i) It is essential for a party to register itself with
Ans : Election Commission in order to be called a
The effects of worldwide depression in India towards recognised party.
the late 1920s were as follows: (ii) The recognised parties are given a unique symbol.
(i) India’s trade was affected and exports decreased (iii) Only the official candidates of that party can use
as international prices crashed. the election symbol.
(ii) Agricultural prices fell due to which farmers could The Indian National Congress or the INC and the
not sell their produce and the British government Bhartiya Janta Party or the BJP are two examples of
continued to take high taxes. recognised parties.
(iii) The economic instability and colonial rule 21. ‘Globalisation has been advantageous to consumers
provided an opportunity to Mahatma Gandhi to as well as to producers’. Support the statement with
launch the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1930. suitable examples.
19. Explain any three factors for the localisation of an Ans :
industry in a particular area. Globalisation has benefited the producers and the
Ans : consumers in the following ways:
The three factors responsible for the localisation of an (i) Globalisation has led to an intense increase in
industry in a particular area are: industrial competition. As a result, producers
(i) Raw Materials: Location of the availability of are falling over each other to provide better
raw-material is one of the main factors. It is an and cheaper services to the consumers. This has
important factor that decides the cost of finished resulted in reduction in the prices.
goods. For example, the jute mills in Bengal are (ii) With the initiation of globalisation, producers
concentrated close to the sources of raw materials. now have relatively free access to international
(ii) Climate: Climate is another key factor that plays markets. Also, they can now avail more easily of
an important role in the establishment of industry the credit facilities forwarded in terms of capital
at a particular place. The cotton textile industry and technology.
requires a humid climate because thread breaks (iii) Globalisation has led to availability of world class
in dry climate. Consequently, majority of the products and services for consumers.
cotton textile mills are located in Gujarat and 22. ‘Credit has its own unique role for development.’
Maharashtra. Justify the statement with arguments.
(iii) Market: The entire process of manufacturing Ans :
is useless, unless the finished goods reach the
market. Nearness to the market is essential for A major part of deposits is used as credit. Credit is an
the quick disposal of manufactured goods. It helps agreement in which the lenders supplies the borrowers
in reducing the transportation cost. with money, goods and services in return for the
promise of future payment. Credit has its own unique
20. “Parties play a decisive role in making law for a role for development because of the following reasons:
country”. Explain. (i) Tertiary sector buys latest technology and
Ans : equipments using credit.
Parties play an important role in running the country. (ii) Farmers can buy agricultural inputs (seeds
Laws makes a country a livable place and they are pesticides, fertilisers etc.) with credit or set up
made by political parties. The following arguments small scale and cottage industries.
can be given in regard to the given statements: (iii) People could set up new industries or trade as
(i) Laws are debated and passed in the legislature. well.
The legislature consists of members of different All of these activities lead to development of the
parties. country.
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Answer the following MCQs by choosing the (c) Both (a) and (b)
most appropriate option: (d) None of the above
25.1 The basic principle of democracy is: Ans : (c) Both (a) and (b)
(a) people are the source of all political power.
26.2 The passage is mainly related to:
(b) none can exercise unlimited power.
(a) Global climatic change
(c) power of a government reside in one person.
(b) Rio-de-Janeiro Earth Summit 1992
(d) to reduce conflict between social groups.
(c) Sustainable development
Ans : (a) people are the source of all political power. (d) Agenda 21
25.2 Which is a prudent reason for power- sharing?
Ans : (b) Rio-de-Janeiro Earth Summit 1992.
(a) It reduces the possibility of conflict between
communities and ensures the stability of political 26.3 Agenda 21 is the flowchart of action to be taken
order. by the assembled nations to:
(b) Power-sharing is the very spirit of democracy. (a) achieve environmental protection.
(c) Both (a) and (b) (b) fulfill the needs of future generations.
(d) None of the above (c) combat the hurdles that debar sustainable
development.
Ans : (a) It reduces the possibility of conflict between
(d) attain socio-economic development at global level.
communities and ensures the stability of political
order. Ans : (c) combat the hurdles that debar sustainable
development.
25.3 Which of the following options describes a good
democratic system? 26.4 The term used to achieve development without
(a) Everyone has a voice in the shaping of public damaging the environment and without
policies. compromising with the needs of the future
(b) Power to take quick decision and to enforce them. generations is:
(a) Socio-economic development
(c) All power resides in one person.
(b) Agenda 21
(d) Power is shared among central and state
governments. (c) Global environmental development
(d) Sustainable development
Ans : (a) Everyone has a voice in the shaping of public
policies. Ans : (d) Sustainable development
25.4 Which of the following is not one of the aspects
of federal division of powers?
(a) Sharing of powers among central provincial and SECTION-D
local governments. 27. ‘The decade of 1830 had brought great economic
(b) Division of powers involving higher and lower hardships in Europe’. Support the statement with
levels of government. arguments.
(c) The Constitution clearly lays down powers of Ans :
different levels of government.
The decade of 1830 were the years of great economic
(d) There is no vertical division of powers.
hardships in Europe because of the following
Ans : (d) There is no vertical division of powers. arguments:
(i) The first half of the nineteenth century saw an
26. Read the source given below and answer the questions increase in population all over Europe. There
that follows: was scarcity of jobs and very few employment
In June 1992, more than 100 heads of states met in Rio- opportunities.
de-Janeiro in Brazil, for the first international Earth (ii) Population from rural areas migrated to the cities
Summit. The summit was convened for addressing in search of jobs. They lived in overcrowded slums.
urgent problems of environmental protection and (iii) Small producers in towns faced stiff competition
socio-economic development at the global level. The from imports of cheap machine goods from
assembled leaders signed the Declaration on Global England.
Climatic Change and Biological Diversity. The Rio (v) In those parts of Europe where aristocracy
Convention endorsed the global Forest Principles was strong and enjoyed enormous powers, the
and adopted Agenda 21 for achieving Sustainable peasants groaned under the burden of feudal dues
Development in the 21st century. and taxation.
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the (v) The rise of food prices or a year of bad harvest
most appropriate option: added to the miseries of the common man.
26.1 The so called first international Earth summit or
was convened for:
Explain the main features of the process of German
(a) addressing urgent problems of environmental
unification under the leadership of Otto Von Bismarck.
protection.
Ans :
(b) addressing socio-economic development at the
global level.
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The main features of the process of German unification (iii) Demand Creation: Textile industries create
are as follows: demand for other industries such as chemicals,
(i) The Frankfurt Parliament, which was convened dyes, packaging materials and engineering works.
in the Church of St Paul on 18th May. 1848, was (iv) Contribution to GDP: Textile industry contributes
the first major step towards the unification of 4% to India’s G.D.P.
German states. (v) Contribution to Foreign Exchange: It also helps in
(ii) This liberal initiative to nation building was, earning 24.4% of the total foreign currency drawn
however, repressed by the combined forces of the in the country.
monarchy and the military, supported by the large Thus, it can be concluded that the textile industry
landowners of Prussia. Afterwards, Prussia took occupies a unique position in Indian economy.
on the leadership of the movement for national 29. Assess the need for local government giving suitable
unification. reasons.
(iii) Bismarck was one of the greatest sons of Prussia
Ans :
who accomplished the supreme task of the
unification of Germany with the help of the Local government is needed because of the following
army bureaucracy. He was convinced that the reasons:
unification of Germany could be only achieved by (i) There are a large number of problems and issues
the princes, not by the common people. which are best settled at the local level because
(iv) His main aim was to unify Germany which people have better knowledge of problems in their
was accomplished by three wars with Austria. localities.
Denmark and France that were fought in a brief (ii) People at local level have better ideas on where
period of seven years. to spend money and how to manage things more
(v) These wars ended in Prussian victory and helped efficiently.
in completing the process of unification. On 18 (iii) It is possible for the people to directly participate
January, 1871, in the Royal Palace of Versailles, in decision-making.
the King of Prussia, William I, was crowned (iv) Local government helps to inculcate a habit of
as the German Emperor in a ceremony held at democratic participation.
Versailles. (v) Local government is the best way to realise the
important principle of democracy, i.e., local self-
28. ‘Advancement of international trade of a country
government.
is an index of its economic prosperity’. Justify the
statement with five arguments. 30. Distinguish between the ‘Coming Together Federation’
Ans : and the ‘Holding Together Federation’.
Ans :
Following arguments can justify the given statement:
(i) Today, it is very difficult to survive for any country Distinction between coming together federation and
without international trade because resources are holding together federation:
space bound.
(ii) Advancement of international trade of a Basis of ‘ C o m i n g ‘ H o l d i n g
country leads to its economic prosperity because Difference To g e t h e r ’ To g e t h e r ’
international trade provides many jobs to workers Federation Federation
as well as business to traders. (i) Definition States come A large country
(iii) International trade is a source of earning foreign together on decides to
exchange which is required for importing many their own to divide its
essential goods. form a bigger power between
(iv) Foreign trade helps in transfer of technology. unit in ‘coming the constituent
(v) Foreign trade also leads to cultural exchange. together’ states and
Cultural exchanges further lead to various avenues federation. the national
and ultimately open up international trade. government
or under this
federation.
The textile industry occupies a unique position in
Indian economy.” (ii) Distribution Under this, all Under this,
Elaborate this statement with appropriate arguments. of power the constituent the Central
Ans : states usually Government
have equal tends to be
Textile industry is the only industry in the country powers and more powerful
which is self-reliant and complete in the value chain. the states than the states
It occupies unique position in Indian economy for the enjoy certain or provinces.
following reason: amount of
(i) Contribution of Industrial Production: The share autonomy.
of textile industrial production is about 14%
making it one of the largest industry in India.
(ii) Employment Generation: This industry generates
employment for more than 35 million persons
directly or indirectly.
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(iii) Aim The main In this type technology have become important and essential.
aim of this of federation, The production of these services has been rising
federation is there is an rapidly.
to pool their a b s e n c e (v) Tertiary sector helps the primary and secondary
sovereignty of pooling sector to sell their products in the market.
and maintain sovereignty
their separate
identity to
a n
maintaining
d SECTION-E
increase their identity. MAP SKILL BASED QUESTION
security. 32. (1) Two places (a) and (b) are marked on the given
(iv) S p e c i a l No state or Some units are political outline map of India. Identify them and
powers province has granted special write their correct names on the lines drawn near
special powers. powers for them.
example, India (a) A place where cotton mill workers organised
granted special Satyagraha.
powers to J (b) An incident took place here due to which the
and K. Non-cooperation movement was called off.
(2) On the same outline map of India, locate and
(v) Examples U S A , India, Spain label any three of the following:
S w i t z e r l a n d and Belgium. (a) Coimbatore - Cotton textile centre in Tamil
and Australia. Nadu
(b) Bhilai - Iron and steel plant in Chhattisgarh
31. Explain the advantages of working in an organised
(c) Marmagao - A major port in Goa
sector.
(d) Naraura - A thermal power plant
Ans : (e) West Bengal - A major tea producing
The following are the advantages for the workers in
the organised sector:
(i) Workers in the organised sector enjoy security of
employment.
(ii) They work only a fixed number of hours. If they
work more, they have to be paid overtime by the
employer.
(iii) They also get several other benefits from the
employers like paid leave, payment during
holidays, provident fund and gratuity.
(iv) They also get medical benefits and under the laws,
the employer has to ensure facilities like clean
drinking water and a safe working environment.
(v) When they retire, these workers get pensions as
well.
or
Highlight any five reasons for the importance of
tertiary sector in India.
Ans :
Tertiary sector is becoming important in India because
of the following reasons:
(i) The demands for basic services such as
hospitals, educational institutions, postal and Ans :
telegraph services, police stations, courts, village
administrative offices. Municipal Corporation,
etc. have increased. These services are a part of
the tertiary sector.
(ii) The development of agriculture and industry in
India has led to the demand for development of
services such as transport, trade, storage, etc.
(iii) As income levels rise in India, certain sections of
people start demanding more services like eating
out, tourism, shopping, private hospitals, private
schools, professional training, etc. which enhanced
service sector.
(iv) Over the past decade or so, certain new services such
as those based on information and communication
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