SOCIAL SCIENCE (CODE 087)

SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER

CLASS X – 2024-25

Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

1. The question paper comprises Six Sections – A, B, C, D, E and F. There are 37 questions in
the Question paper. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A – From questions 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
3. Section B – Question no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2 marks
each. Answer to each question should not exceed 40 words.
4. Section C contains Q.25to Q.29 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words.
5. Section D – Question no. 30 to 33 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words.
6. Section-E - Questions no from 34 to 36 are case based questions with three sub questions
and are of 4 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 100 words.
7. Section F – Question no. 37 is map based, carrying 5 marks with two parts, 37a from History
(2 marks) and 37b from Geography (3 marks).
8. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been
provided in few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions must be attempted.
9. A separate question has been provided for visually impaired candidates in lieu of questions
having visual inputs, maps etc. Such questions are to be attempted by Visually impaired
students only. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and
question, wherever necessary.

SECTION A
MCQs (20x1=20)

1. Why did nationalists in late-nineteenth-century India focus on recording and 1

preserving folklore?

(A) To create new forms of artistic expression that reflected modern India.
(B) To restore a sense of pride in traditional culture and national identity
(C) To use folklore as a tool for economic development and modernization.
(D) To promote a uniform culture that could be adopted across all Indian regions.

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 2. Interpret the following pie diagram and choose the correct option for the following 1
question?

What is the significance of 43 percent land under plains?

(A) It provides facilities for agriculture and industry.
(B) It provides facilities for tourism.
(C) It ensures perennial flow of some river.
(D) It possesses rich reserves of minerals, fossil fuels and forests.

Note: The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu
of Q. No. 2.
Transformation of things available in our environment involves an interactive
relationship between …………………………………………. Choose the correct
option from below.
(A) Nature and technology
(B) Nature, technology, and institutions
(C) Nature and institutions
(D) Environment and human beings

3. Read the data given below and answer the question. 1

State Infant mortality rate per 1000 Literacy rate%

live births(2018) (2017-18)

A 30 82

B 7 94

As per the data given above, why state B has a low infant mortality rate?
(A) It has high per capita income.
(B) It has better infrastructure than state A
(C) It has good teachers and schools.
(D) It has health care and education for all.

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 4. Match list I and II and select the correct answer using the codes below in the lists: 1
List I List II
1. Reserved Forests a. North Eastern States

2. Protected Forests b. Andhra Pradesh

3. Unclassed Forests c. Haryana

Options:
(A) 1 (a), 2 (b), 3 (c)
(B) 1 (c), 2 (b), 3 (a)
(C) 1 (a), 2 (c), 3 (b)
(D) 1 (b), 2 (c), 3 (a)

5. Conservation of forest is a key to the survival of human mankind. Some of the 1

practices undertaken in India in this direction is Joint Forest Management. Identify
the correct information related to Joint Forest Management.

1. It involves local communities in the management and restoration of degraded

forests.
2. The programme has been in formal existence since 1980.
3. Jharkhand passed the first resolution for Joint Forest Management.

4. The members of local village communities are entitled to intermediary benefits like
non timber forest producers.

Options:

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 4 only
(D) 3 and 4 only

6. The people of Belgium have successfully dealt with their country’s power sharing 1
problem and is leading a happy and peaceful life. Which route to federation have
they opted for?
(A) Coming together.
(B) Cooperative Federation
(C) Holding Together
(D) Competitive Federation

7. Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the codes below in the 1
lists:
List I List II
1. Ethnic a. Either only one or two level government
2.Majoritrianism b. a violent conflict opposing groups within a country
3.Civil war c. Belief that the majority community should be able to rule a
country
4.Unitary system d. a social division based on culture

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 (A) 1.d), 2.a), 3. c), 4. b)
(B) 1.b), 2.d), 3. a), 4. c)
(C) 1.c), 2.a), 3. b), 4. d)
(D) 1.d), 2.c), 3. b), 4. a)

8. Mr. X has taken credit to make candles during the festive season. Choose the correct 1
options that defines the importance of credit from the given options:
i. it plays a vital and positive role in meeting his target and accelerating his income
ii. the credit helps him to meet the ongoing expenses of production
iii. the credit helps him complete the production on time
iv. it helps him in exercising restraint and get into the habit of taking more credit

(A) Only 4
(B) 3 and 4
(C) 1, 2 and 3
(D) Only 2
9. The North-eastern States of India like Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh 1
enjoys special status in the Constitution of India because:

(A) The area has lush green forests.

(B) Literacy rates are very high.
(C) Due to their social and historical circumstances.
(D) As the people speak lot of different languages

10. Napoleon in the given picture is depicted as a postman. What do each letter falling 1
from his bag represent?

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(A) Number of wars he fought

(B) Letters he posted to the monarchs
(C) Territories lost by him
(D) Areas conquered by him

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 Note: The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu
of Q.10

Q. Which of the following symbol does the “broken chains “stand for?
(A) Freedom.
(B) Strength
(C) Willingness to make peace.
(D) Heroism

11. Which of the following factors significantly contribute to the process of globalisation? 1
Select the correct options.
1. Expansion of Multinational Corporations (MNCs).
2. Advancements in information and communication technology.
3. Nationalisation and trade barriers.
4. Cross-border movement of people for jobs and education.
Options:
(A) Statements 1 and 2 are appropriate.
(B) Statements 1, 2 and 3 are appropriate.
(C) Statements 2, 3 and 4 are appropriate
(D) Only statement 3 is appropriate

Options:
(A) Statements 1 and 2 are appropriate.
(B) Statements 1, 2 and 3 are appropriate.
(C) Statements 2, 3 and 4 are appropriate
(D) Only statement 3 is appropriate

12. Which of the following statements about Federalism in the Indian Constitution are 1
correct?
1. India is declared as a Union of States.
2. Power-sharing between the Union and State governments is a basic feature.
3. The power-sharing arrangement is easy to change.
4. Changes in power-sharing require a 1/3rd majority in both houses of Parliament.

Options
(A) 1 and 2
(B) 2 and 3
(C) 1 and 3
(D) 2 and 4

13. Arrange the following events in the correct chronological order leading up to the Civil 1
Disobedience Movement:

1. Boycott of the Simon Commission

2. Poorna Swaraj resolution passed
3. Letter with 11 demands sent to Viceroy Irwin
4. Salt March

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 Options:

(A) 4, 3, 2, 1
(B) 2, 1, 3, 4
(C) 1, 4, 3, 2
(D) 1, 2, 3, 4

14. In Indian Economy, the three sectors (Primary, Secondary and Tertiary) are 1
interdependent. However, the share of employment in the primary sector remains
high. Most appropriate explanation for this could be:

I. Government policies preferentially treat the primary sector

II. Indian economy is largely agrarian and majority of population is dependent
on agricultur
III. Inadequate service sector jobs force people to continue working in primary
sectors
IV. Primary sector provides raw material for the secondary and tertiary sector.

Choose the correct option

(A) Only I and II are true
(B) Only II and III are true
(C) Only III and IV are true
(D) All are true

15 Consider the statements given below and choose the correct answer 1
Statement I. By the 1870s, caricatures and cartoons were being published in Indian
journals and newspapers, commenting on social and political issues
Statement II: Some caricatures praised the educated Indians’ fascination with
Western tastes and clothes, while others were looking forward to social change.

(A) Statement (I) is correct and (II) is incorrect.

(B) Statement (I) is incorrect and (II) is correct.
(C) Both (I) & (II) are incorrect.
(D) Both (I) & (II) are correct

16. The frequent stories of _______ remind us that no system is entirely without 1
shortcomings, even democracies. Identify the issue being referred to from the
options given.

(A) Poverty
(B) Black Marketing
(C) Terrorism
(D) Corruption

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 17. Which of the following is the main factor that led to the rise of multiple political 1
parties at the same level in India?

(A) A federal political system

(B) Varied economic conditions.
(C) Linguistic and regional diversity
(D) Low levels of literacy and political awareness

18 The result of greater foreign investment and greater foreign trade has been 1
_______________________across countries. Find the correct option from below.

(A) greater bifurcation of production and markets

(B) greater segregation of production and markets
(C) greater differentiation of production and markets
(D) greater integration of production and markets

19 Which of the following is the true meaning of 'Equal treatment of women' as a 1

necessary ingredient of a democratic society?

(A) Women are always treated with respect and dignity.

(B) It is now easier for women to legally wage struggle for their rights.
(C) Most societies across the world are now women dominated.
(D) Women are now treated as equals in the political arena.

20 Consider the statements given below and choose the correct answer. 1
Statement I: A communal mindset can lead to efforts to secure political influence
for a specific religious group.

Statement II: Members of the majority community may seek to create a separate
political entity as a response to such dynamics.

(A) Statement (I) is correct and (II) is incorrect.

(B) Statement (I) is incorrect and (II) is correct
(C) Both (I) & (II) are incorrect
(D) Both (I) & (II) are correct

SECTION B

VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTION (4x2=8)

21 “Agriculture and industry are not exclusive of each other. They move hand in hand”. 2
Justify your answer with examples.

22 (A) ‘The silk routes are a good example of vibrant pre -modern trade and cultural 2
links between distant parts of the world. ’Substantiate the statement with
illustrations.
OR
(B) "New crops can significantly impact survival and well-being." Provide evidence
to support this statement.

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 23 India with vast population and diversity represents a classic example of power 2
sharing that exemplifies the very spirit of democracy. Justify the statement.

24 "Local Government is an effective way to uphold the democratic principle of 2

decentralization." Justify this statement with valid points.

SECTION C
SHORT ANSWER-BASED QUESTIONS (5x3=15)

25 ‘By the seventeenth century, as urban culture bloomed in China, the uses of print 3
diversified’. Explain the statement by giving suitable examples.

26 (A) Mr.Y from a city in India visits a rural area and finds five people working in a 3
small agricultural farm. More than two people are not required to work in the farm
and removing the other three will not affect production. How can one solve this
problem of underemployment in rural areas? Explain.

OR
(B) Sunil and Raman did their graduation from the same college. Sunil got employed
in an unorganised sector and was not satisfied whereas Raman got employed in
an organised sector and was happy and satisfied. Identify three reasons for
Sunil’s dissatisfaction as compared to Raman.

27 Define agricultural term used for cultivation of fruits and vegetables? Write its 3
features with reference to India.

28 Women empowerment has greatly improved their status in society over the years. 3
Give any three examples to prove the statement.

29 Over the forty years between 1973-74 and 2013-14, while production in all the three 3
sectors has increased, it has increased the most in the tertiary sector. As a result,
in the year 2013-14, the tertiary sector has emerged as the largest producing sector
in India replacing the primary sector. Why do you think tertiary sector has become
so popular in India? Support your answer giving any 3 reasons

SECTION D
LONG ANSWER-BASED QUESTIONS (4X5=20)

30 (A) Analyse the measures adopted to prevent soil erosion caused due to natural 5
forces.
OR
(B) ‘"Mohan recently bought a farm and wants to grow crops such as sugarcane,
cotton, and jowar. He is unfamiliar with the local soil types and climatic
conditions.” Help him identify the appropriate soil type and its properties for
successful farming.

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 31 (A) ‘Romanticism, a cultural movement sought to develop a particular form of 5
nationalist sentiment.’ Justify the statement with suitable arguments.
OR
(B) ‘The Treaty of Vienna depicted the spirit of conservatism.’ Substantiate the
statement with key features of the treaty.

32 (A) Political parties are a necessary condition for a democracy.’ Analyse the 5
statement with relevant points.

OR
(B) "Political parties today face several challenges that impact their democratic
functioning." Justify this statement.

33 (A) Miss X wants to start a savoury food store in her village. She wants to 5
supplement her income to raise the standard of living of her family. How, do
you think, self-help groups can help, support your answer with reasons?

OR
(B) Money by providing the crucial intermediate step eliminates the need for double
coincidence of wants. Justify the statement highlighting the significance of the
modern form of money in India.

SECTION E
CASE-BASED QUESTIONS (3X4=12)

34 Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow: 1+2+
1
Emboldened with this success, Gandhi ji in 1919 decided to launch a nationwide
Satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act (1919). This Act had been hurriedly
passed through the Imperial Legislative Council despite the united opposition of the
Indian members. It gave the government enormous powers to repress political
activities, and allowed detention of political prisoners without trial for two years.
Mahatma Gandhi wanted non-violent civil disobedience against such unjust laws,
which would start with a hartal on 6 April.

i. Why did the British introduce the Rowlatt Act?

ii. Examine the effect of this Act on Indians.
iii. How did Mahatma Gandhi respond to the Rowlatt Act? Provide one reason for
his reaction.
35 Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow: 1+1+
2
Given the abundance and renewability of water, it is difficult to imagine that we may
suffer from water scarcity. The moment we speak of water shortages; we
immediately associate it with regions having low rainfall or those that are drought
prone. We instantaneously visualise the deserts of Rajasthan and women
balancing many ‘matkas’ (earthen pots) used for collecting and storing water and
travelling long distances to get water. True, the availability of water resources varies
over space and time, mainly due to the variations in seasonal and annual

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 precipitation, but water scarcity in most cases is caused by over-exploitation,
excessive use and unequal access to water among different social groups.

i. Give any one reason that could contribute to water scarcity in the future?
ii. Why a resident of Rajasthan would choose to install a submersible water pump?
iii. Why is water conservation crucial? Discuss any one key for effective water
management and conservation.

36 Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow: 1+2+1
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT REPORT Once it is realised that even though the level
of income is important, yet it is an inadequate measure of the level of development,
we begin to think of other criterion. There could be a long list of such criterion but
then it would not be so useful. What we need is a small number of the most
important things. Health and education indicators, such as the ones we used in
comparison of Kerala and Punjab, are among them. Over the past decade or so,
health and education indicators have come to be widely used along with income as
a measure of development. For instance, Human Development Report published
by UNDP compares countries based on the educational levels of the people, their
health status and per capita income. It would be interesting to look at certain
relevant data regarding India and its neighbours from Human Development Report
2006.

i. On what basis the UNDP compares countries on Human Development?

ii. Explain Human development briefly.
iii. Mention other aspects that should be considered in measuring human
development.

SECTION F
MAP SKILL-BASED QUESTION (2+3=5)

37.a Two places A and B have been marked on the given outline map of India. Identify 1+1
them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them.
A. The place where the Peasant Satyagraha took place.
B. Indian National congress session was held at this place in Sept. 1920.

Note: The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of
Question 37 (a).
A. Name the place where the Peasant Satyagraha took place
B. Name the place where the Indian National Congress session was held in Sept
1920.
37.b On the same outline map of India locate and label any three of the following with 1+1
suitable symbols. +1
i. A software Technology Park in Maharashtra.
ii. A coal mine in Jharkhand.
iii. The tallest dam in India.
iv. A seaport located in West Bengal.

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 Note: The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu
of Q. No. 37 (b)
Answer any three of the following.
i Name the tallest dam built in India.
ii Name a seaport in west Bengal.
iii Name the coal mine in Jharkhand.
iv Name the Software Technology Park present in the state of Maharashtra

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 SECTION – A

(Multiple Choice Questions) (20 1 = 20)

1. Which one of the following countries has ‘one-party system’ ? 1

(A) United States of America
(B) United Kingdom
(C) India
(D) China

2. Read the following statements about power sharing arrangement in

Belgium and choose the correct option. 1
I. Brussels has a separate govt. with equal representation.
II. Dutch & French speaking ministers are equal in Central Govt.
III. Community Govt. is elected by People belonging to one language.
IV. Series of majoritarian measures adopted in Belgium.
Options :
(A) I, II and IV
(B) I, III and IV
(C) II, III and IV
(D) I, II and III

3. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ? 1

(Subject List in the Indian (Subject)
Constitution)
(A) Union List Subjects – Communication
(B) State List Subjects – Education
(C) Concurrent List Subjects – Adoption
(D) Residuary Subjects – Marriages

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4. Read the following statements and choose the correct term mentioned in
the Indian Constitution from the given options : 1

· There is no official religion for the Indian State.

· There is freedom to profess, practise and propagate any religion

in India.

Options :

(A) Republic

(B) Sovereign

(C) Socialist

(D) Secular

5. Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option : 1

Column-I Column-II

(Crop) (Type)

I. Wheat a. Millet Crop

II. Ragi b. Beverage Crop

III. Tea c. Food Crop

IV. Maize d. Food & Fodder Crop

Options :

I II III IV

(A) d a c b

(B) c d b a

(C) c a b d

(D) d b a c

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6. Read the following characteristics of a soil and identify the soil from the
given options. 1

· It is widely spread and important soil.

· Northern plains are made of it.

· It consists of sand, silt and clay.

Options :

(A) Yellow soil (B) Black soil

(C) Laterite soil (D) Alluvial soil

7. Choose the correct option to fill the blank. 1

Non Metallic Mineral : Mica

Energy Mineral : …………

(A) Natural Gas (B) Bauxite

(C) Manganese (D) Platinum

8. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ? 1

List-I List-II

(Author) (Book)

(A) Jyotiba Phule Amar Jiban

(B) Sudarshan Chakra Sachhi Kavitayen

(C) Rash Sundari Debi Gulamgiri

(D) Kashi Baba Chotte aur Bade Sawal

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9. Arrange the following events in chronological order and choose the correct

option. 1

I. Treaty of Constantinople

II. Hamburg granted autonomy to Hungary

III. Balkan Conflict

IV. Napoleonic Civil Code

Options :

(A) IV, II, I & III

(B) III, II, IV & I

(C) IV, I, II & III

(D) I, IV, III & II

10. The German philosopher ‘Johann Gottfried’ belonged to which one of the

following schools of thought ? 1

(A) Socialist (B) Liberalist

(C) Romanticist (D) Marxist

11. Choose the correct option regarding ‘Body Mass Index’ (BMI) from the

following. 1

(A) Assessment of Blood Pressure

(B) Assessment of Blood Sugar Level

(C) Assessment of Body Composition

(D) Assessment of under Nutrition

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12. Match the following aspects of globalization with their descriptions and
choose the correct option. 1

List-I List-II

(Global Aspect) (Description)

I. Technological a. Interaction of ideas,

Advancement values and traditions

II. Liberalization of Trade b. Companies operating in

many countries

III. Cultural Exchange c. Innovation in

manufacturing,
communication and
information

IV. Multinational d. The removal of

Corporations restriction on trade

Options :

I II III IV

(A) a b c d
(B) c d a b

(C) d c b a

(D) b a d c

13. Which of the following is the primary purpose of loan activities offered by
banks ? 1

(A) To compete with other financial institutions

(B) To generate profits for the primary sector only

(C) To increase income of MNCs

(D) To support economic growth

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14. Look at the given image. The work done in the image comes under which
one of the following sectors ? 1

(A) Organized sector (B) Primary sector

(C) Unorganized sector (D) Public sector
Note : The following question is for the Visually Impaired
Candidates in lieu of question no. 14.
Which one of the following enterprises belongs to the organized sector ? 1
(A) Independent Freelancers (B) Multinational Corporations
(C) Street Vendors (D) Cottage Industries

15. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ? 1

(Sector of the Economy) (Example)
(A) Primary Sector – Tailor
(B) Secondary Sector – Fisherman
(C) Tertiary Sector – Astronaut
(D) Primary Sector – Courier

16. Assume there are four families in a locality. If the incomes of these four
families in a week are ` 2,000, ` 5,000, ` 3,000 and ` 6,000, then the
weekly average income of the locality will be – 1
(A) ` 4,000 (B) ` 5,000
(C) ` 2,000 (D) ` 1,000

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17. Choose the correct option to fill the blank.

Literacy Rate measures the proportion of literate population in the _____

years and above age group. 1

(A) 10 (B) 7
(C) 5 (D) 8

18. Which one of the following languages is included in Eighth Schedule in

Indian Constitution ? 1

(A) Hariyanavi (B) Rajasthani

(C) Garhwali (D) Odia

19. Which one of the following is a fundamental principle of democracy ? 1

(A) Rule of single individual

(B) Rule with hereditary norms

(C) Rule of people with freedom

(D) Rule of military chiefs

20. Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Read both the statements and choose the correct option. 1
Assertion (A) : ‘The Act of Union 1707’ between England and Scotland
resulted in the formation of ‘United Kingdom of Great Britain’.
Reason (R) : England wanted to impose its influence on Scotland.
Options :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explaination of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explaination of (A).
(C) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false but (R) is true.

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 SECTION – B (4 2 = 8)
(Very Short Answer Type Questions)

21. How is horizontal power sharing different from vertical ? Explain. 2

22. “Conservative regimes set up in Europe in 1815 were autocratic.” Support

the statement by giving any two arguments. 2

23. (a) Differentiate between Intensive Subsistence and Plantation Farming. 2

OR
(b) Differentiate between Kharif and Zaid cropping seasons. 2

24. ‘Different people have different notions of development.’ Explain the

statement with examples. 2

SECTION – C (5 3 = 15)
(Short Answer Type Questions)

25. (a) How was the ‘Silk Route’ an example of vibrant pre-modern trade ?
Explain. 3
OR
(b) How did food promote long-distance cultural contacts in the
pre-modern world ? Explain. 3

26. ‘Manufacturing sector is considered the backbone of an economic

development.’ Justify the statement. 3

27. “Tertiary sector has a pivotal role in the economy of the country.” Support
your answer with day-to-day examples. 3

28. Explain any three responsibilities carried out by the political parties in a
democracy. 3

29. Give any three suggestions to increase the employment in rural society
and explain them. 3

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 SECTION – D (4 5 = 20)

(Long Answer Type Questions)

30. (a) “The Gandhian idea of Satyagraha, emphasized the power of truth
and struggle against injustice.” Explain the statement with
examples. 5
OR
(b) How did people belonging to different communities, regions and
language groups develop a sense of collective belonging in the late –
nineteenth century India ? Explain with examples. 5

31. (a) How is energy a basic requirement for economic development ?

Explain with examples. 5
OR
(b) How do minerals occur ? Explain with examples. 5

32. (a) How are democratic governments accountable, responsible and

legitimate ? Explain. 5
OR
(b) How does democracy promote social justice and equality ? Explain. 5

33. (a) “Rapid improvement in technology has been one major factor that
has stimulated the globalisation process.” Explain the statement
with examples. 5
OR
(b) “Foreign trade and foreign investment policies are the aspects of
liberalisation and globalisation.” Explain the statement with
examples. 5

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 SECTION – E (3 4 = 12)

(Case Based Questions)

34. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow : 4

Linguistic diversity of India

How many languages do we have in India ? The answer depends on

how one counts it. The latest information that we have is from the Census

of India held in 2011. This census recorded more than 1300 distinct

languages which people mentioned as their mother tongues. These

languages were grouped together under some major languages. For

example, languages like Bhojpuri, Magadhi, Bundelkhandi,

Chhattisgarhi, Rajasthani and many others were grouped together under

‘Hindi’. Even after this grouping, the Census found 121 major languages.

Of these, 22 languages are now included in the Eighth Schedule of the

Indian Constitution and are therefore called ‘Scheduled Languages’.

Others are called ‘Non-Scheduled Languages’. In terms of languages,

India is perhaps the most diverse country in the world.

(34.1) How many languages were recorded as mother tongues in the

2011 Census of India ? 1

(34.2) How were the languages grouped together in the Census report ? 1

(34.3) How does the inclusion of languages in the Eighth Schedule of the
Indian Constitution contribute to linguistic diversity ? Explain. 2

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35. Read the following source and answer the questions that follow : 4
Print and Censorship

The power of the printed word is most often seen in the way governments
seek to regulate and suppress print. The colonial government kept
continuous track of all books and newspapers published in India and
passed numerous laws to control the press.
During the First World War, under the Defense of India Rules, 22
newspapers had to furnish securities. Of these, 18 shut down rather than
comply with government orders. The Sedition Committee Report under
Rowlatt in 1919 further strengthened controls that led to imposition of
penalties on various newspapers. At the outbreak of the Second World War,
the Defense of India Act was passed, allowing censoring of reports of
war-related topics. All reports about the Quit India Movement came
under its purview. In August 1942, about 90 newspapers were suppressed.
(35.1) What method did the colonial government employ to keep track of
Indian newspapers ? 1
(35.2) How did the colonial government’s laws affect the press ? 1
(35.3) Analyse the impact of ‘Sedition Committee’ on Newspapers. 2

36. Read the following source and answer the questions that follow : 4
Project Tiger
Tiger is one of the key wildlife species in the faunal web. In 1973, the
authorities realized that the tiger population had dwindled to 1,827 from an
estimated 55,000 at the turn of the 20th century. The major threats to tiger
population are numerous, such as poaching for trade, shrinking habitat,
depletion of prey base species, growing human population, etc. The trade of
tiger skins and the use of their bones in traditional medicines, especially in
the Asian countries left the tiger population on the verge of extinction. Since
India and Nepal provide habitat to about two-thirds of the surviving tiger
population in the world, these two nations become prime targets for
poaching and illegal trading.

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was launched in 1973. Tiger conservation has been viewed not only as an
effort to save an endangered species but with equal importance as a means
of preserving biotypes of sizeable magnitude. Corbett National Park in
Uttarakhand, Sunderbans National Park in West Bengal, Bandhavgarh
National Park in Madhya Pradesh, Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary in
Rajasthan, Manas Tiger Reserve in Assam and Periyar Tiger Reserve in
Kerala are some examples of the tiger reserves in India.
(36.1) Why was ‘Project Tiger’ considered a significant step for Tiger
Conservation ? 1
(36.2) What role did India play in the global tiger population ? 1
(36.3) Mention any two major threats to the wildlife species. 2

SECTION – F 2 + 3 = 5)
(Map Skill Based Questions)

37. (a) Two places A and B have been marked on the given political outline
map of India. Identify them with the help of the following
information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near
them : 2 1=2
(i) The place where Gandhiji broke Salt Law. 1
(ii) The place where the Indian National Congress Session was held
in 1920. 1
(b) On the same political outline map of India, locate and label any
three of the following with suitable symbols : 3 1=3
(i) Salal – Dam 1
(ii) Kalpakkam – Nuclear Power Plant 1
(iii) Bengaluru – Software Technology Park 1
(iv) Mormugao – Major Sea Port 1

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SECTION – A (20 1 = 20)
(Multiple Choice Questions)

1. Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option from the
following : 1

Column-I Column-II
(Subject List in the Indian Constitution) (Subject)
I. Union List� a. Trade Union
II. State List� b. Banking
III. Concurrent List� c. Police
IV. Residuary List� d. Internet
Options :
I II III IV
(A) d a c b
(B) b c a d
(C) a b d c
(D) c d b a

2. Read the following informations and identify the crop. 1

It is the staple food crop of majority of people in India.

India is the second largest producer of this crop.
It is a Kharif crop.
It requires high humidity with 100 cm of annual rainfall.

Crops :
(A) Ragi
(B) Bajra
(C) Wheat
(D) Rice

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3. Which one of the following is the irrigation system in Meghalaya ? 1

(A) To irrigate land only during rainy season.

(B) To use large volumes of water for irrigation.

(C) To remove water from soil.

(D) To use bamboo drip irrigation system.

4. Arrange the following events of Indian National Movement in

chronological order and choose the correct option. 1

I. Formation of Swaraj Party

II. Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress

III. Gandhi-Irwin Pact

IV. Formation of Depressed Class Association

Options :

(A) II, III, I and IV (B) I, II, IV and III

(C) I, III, II and IV (D) IV, III, II and I

5. ‘Buddhism emerged from eastern India and spread in several directions.’ 1

Read the following reasons for its spread and choose the correct option.

I. Due to Cultural exchange

II. Due to Silk route

III. Due to trade & travellers

IV. Due to European efforts

Options :

(A) Only I, II and IV are correct. (B) Only II, III and IV are correct.

(C) Only I, II and III are correct. (D) Only I, III and IV are correct.

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6. Which of the following is a key indicator used to measure a country’s

development ? 1
(A) Primary Production (B) Secondary Production
(C) Gross Domestic Product (D) Net Domestic Product

7. Identify the primary objective of power sharing arrangements in Belgium

from the following options. 1

(A) Establishing a unitary form of government.

(B) Centralized political control of government.

(C) Establishing cultural and educational matters of Dutch.

(D) Accommodating linguistic and regional interest.

8. Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Read both statements and choose the correct option : 1

Assertion (A) : On Prussian initiative ‘Zolleverin’ Custom Union was formed.

Reason (R) : It was to create unified economic territory allowing the

unhindered movement of goods, people and capital.

Options :

(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(C) (A) is true, but (R) is wrong.

(D) (A) is wrong, but (R) is true.

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9. Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option. 1

Column-I Column-II

(Minerals) (Examples)

I. Ferrous� a. Coal

II. Non-Ferrous� b. Granite

III. Non-Metallic� c. Bauxite

IV. Energy� d. Cobalt

Options :

I II III IV

(A) b d c a

(B) d c b a

(C) a b d c

(D) c d b a

10. Who among the following published ‘Samvad Kaumudi’ ? 1

(A) Rashsundari Debi

(B) Tarabai Shinde

(C) Raja Rammohan Roy

(D) Ram Chaddha

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11. Which one of the following banks in India controls the issuance of
currency and regulates the credit system in the country ? 1
(A) Punjab National Bank
(B) Indian Bank
(C) Reserve Bank of India
(D) State Bank of India

12. Primary, Secondary and Tertiary sectors are divided in which one of the
following basis ? 1
(A) Nature of employment
(B) Nature of activities
(C) Nature of ownership
(D) Nature of income

13. Read the image of the cheque. Identify the cheque number from the given
options : 1

(A) 362255
(B) 110002078
(C) 000313
(D) 16137926023

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The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only
in lieu of Q. No. 13
Which of the following is the formal source of loan in India ? 1
(A) Friends
(B) Money-lenders
(C) Banks
(D) Relatives

14. Study the table given below carefully and answer the question that follows. 1
Country Gross National Income (GNI) HDI Rank in the
per capita (2011 PPP $) world (2018)
A 12,707 73
B 6,681 130
C 4,961 148
D 5,005 154
E 3,457 143
F 4,976 134

Which of the following country has high Human Development Index Rank
in the world ?
(A) Country ‘A’ (B) Country ‘C’
(C) Country ‘D’ (D) Country ‘E’

15. Which one of the following definitions is most suitable for the ‘Literacy
Rate’ ? 1
(A) The literate population at the global level
(B) The proportion of literate population in the seven years and above
(C) The total number of children attending school in a region
(D) The average number of schools in a region

16. Which one of the following is a significant aspect of globalisation ? 1

(A) Uniform Culture
(B) Environmental Support
(C) Support to Domestic Market
(D) Access to New Markets

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17. Which of the following is responsible for resolving disputes between

Centre and States ? 1

(A) Finance Commission of India

(B) Supreme Court of India

(C) President of India

(D) Prime Minister of India

18. Read the following statements regarding democracy and choose the
correct option. 1

I. Promotes equality among citizens

II. Government by few individuals

III. Protection of human rights

IV. Ensures checks and balance system

Options :

(A) I, II and III

(B) II, III and IV

(C) I, III and IV

(D) I, II and IV

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19. How do Political Parties ensure accountability to the public ? Choose the
most suitable option from the following. 1

(A) Through Press Conferences

(B) Through Social Media Campaigns

(C) Through encouraging Partisanship

(D) Through Elections and Voter Support

20. Which one of the following statements, best describes women empowerment ? 1

(A) Encouraging men to take leadership roles.

(B) Promoting superiority of women over men.

(C) Ensuring equal opportunities and rights for women.

(D) Limiting the rights of men in all spheres.

SECTION – B (4 2 = 8)

(Very Short Answer Type Questions)

21. How did Europeans help in the expansion of trade, knowledge and
customs across European countries during mid-sixteenth century ?
Explain. 2

22. How does the United Nations Development Program’s (UNDP’s)

developmental criterion differ from the World Bank ? Explain. 2

23. “Role of women is gradually enhancing in the politics of the country.”

Examine the statement. 2

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24. (a) Suggest any two ways to solve the problem of land degradation. 2

OR

(b) Suggest any two ways for the conservation of resources. 2

SECTION – C (5 3 = 15)

(Short Answer Type Questions)

25. “The development process of India has experienced transformation due to

the significant influence of Information Technology (I.T.) and Electronic
Industry.” Explain the statement with examples. 3

26. (a) Analyse the process of German Unification. 3

OR

(b) Analyse the process of Italian Unification. 3

27. Describe any three functions of the Political Parties. 3

28. Explain the role of ‘Self Help Groups’ in the rural society. 3

29. Examine the role of Public Sector in the development of the country. 3

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SECTION – D (4 5 = 20)
(Long Answer Type Questions)

30. (a) “Accommodation of social diversity is the key feature of democracy.”

Explain the statement in the Indian context. 5

OR

(b) “Democracy is an accountable, responsive and legitimate

government.” Explain the statement. 5

31. (a) Explain the initiative taken by the government to ensure the
increase in agricultural production. 5

OR

(b) Explain the geographical conditions required for the growth of tea. 5

32. (a) “There were variety of cultural processes through which Indian
Nationalism captured people’s imagination.” Explain the statement
with examples. 5

OR

(b) How were the various social groups involved in the Civil
Disobedience Movement ? Explain with examples. 5

33. (a) Examine the transformations observed in India’s trade since 1991. 5

OR

(b) Examine the factors that have enabled globalization in India. 5

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SECTION – E (3 4 = 12)
(Case Based Questions)
34. Read the following source and answer the questions that follow : 4

Sacred Groves – A wealth of diverse and rare species

Nature worship is an age old tribal belief based on the premise that
all creations of nature have to be protected. Such beliefs have
preserved several virgin forests in pristine form called Sacred
Groves (the forests of God and Goddesses). These patches of forest
or parts of large forests have been left untouched by the local
people and any interference with them is banned.
Certain societies revere a particular tree which they have
preserved from time immemorial. The Mundas and the Santhal of
Chota Nagpur region worship mahua (Bassia latifolia) and
kadamba (Anthocaphalus cadamba) trees, and the tribals of
Odisha and Bihar worship the tamarind (Tamarindus indica) and
mango (mangifera indica) trees during weddings. To many of us,
peepal and banyan trees are considered sacred.
Indian society comprises several cultures, each with its own set of
traditional methods of conserving nature and its creations.
Sacred qualities are often ascribed to springs, mountain peaks,
plants and animals which are closely protected. You will find
troops of macaques and langurs around many temples. They are
fed daily and treated as a part of temple devotees. In and around
Bishnoi villages in Rajasthan, herds of blackbuck, (chinkara),
nilgai and peacocks can be seen as an integral part of the
community and nobody harms them.
(34.1) How does sacred groves relate to the belief in nature worship ? 1
(34.2) How do communities incorporate trees into their cultural practices ?
Explain with example. 1
(34.3) Explain the cultural values that contribute to the coexistence of nature. 2

35. Read the following source and answer the questions that follow : 4

Panchayati Raj
“We need to give more power to the panchayats to realise the
dream of Mahatma Gandhi and the hopes of the makers of our
Constitution, Panchayati Raj establishes true democracy. It
restores power to the only place where power belongs in a
democracy – in the hands of the people. Giving power to
Panchayats is also a way to reduce corruption and increase
administrative efficiency. When people participate in the
planning and implementation of developmental schemes, they
would naturally exercise greater control over these schemes. This
would eliminate the corrupt middlemen. Thus, Panchayati Raj
will strengthen the foundations of our democracy.”
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(35.1) How does giving power to Panchayats relate to the vision of
Mahatma Gandhi ? 1
(35.2) Explain the primary objective of giving power to the Panchayats. 1
(35.3) How does the establishment of Panchayati Raj contribute to
democracy ? Explain. 2

36. Read the following source and answer the questions that follow : 4
Why Newspapers ?
‘Krishnaji Trimbuck Ranade inhabitant of Poona intends to
publish a Newspaper in the Marathi Language with a view of
affording useful information on every topic of local interest. It
will be open for free discussion on subjects of general utility,
scientific investigation and the speculations connected with the
antiquities, statistics, curiosities, history and geography of the
country and of the Deccan especially... the patronage and support
of all interested in the diffusion of knowledge and welfare of the
people is earnestly solicited.’
Bombay Telegraph and Courier, 6 January, 1849
‘The task of the native newspapers and political associations is
identical to the role of the Opposition in the House of Commons in
Parliament in England. That is of critically examining
government policy to suggest improvements, by removing those
parts that will not be to the benefit of the people, and also by
ensuring speedy implementation.
These associations ought to carefully study the particular issues,
gather diverse relevant information on the nation as well as on
what are the possible and desirable improvements, and this will
surely earn it considerable influence.’
Native Opinion, 3 April, 1870
(36.1) Analyse the primary objective proposed by Ranade for publishing
Marathi Language newspaper. 1
(36.2) Why did the Bombay Telegraph emphasize the role of newspaper
in promoting welfare of Deccan region ? 1
(36.3) What were the key responsibilities attributed to native
newspapers ? Mention any two. 2

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SECTION – F 2 + 3 = 5)
(Map Based Questions)
�
37. (a) Two places (A) and (B) have been marked on the given political
outline map of India. Identify them with the help of the following
information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near
them : 2 1=2
(i) The place where Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place. 1
(ii) The place where the session of Indian National Congress was
held in 1927. 1

(b) On the same political outline map of India, locate and label any
three of the following with suitable symbols : 3 1=3
(i) Bhakra Nangal – Dam 1

(ii) Noida – Software Technology Park 1

(iii) Tarapur – Nuclear Power Plant 1
(iv) Haldia – Sea Port 1

Note : The following questions are for Visually Impaired Candidates

only in lieu of Q. No. 37. 5 1=5

Attempt any five questions.

(37.1) Name the state where Jallianwala Bagh incident took place. 1
(37.2) Name the state where the Indian National Congress Session was
held in 1927. 1
(37.3) Name the state where Bhakra Nangal dam is located. 1
(37.4) Name the state where Tarapur Nuclear Power Plant is located. 1
(37.5) In which state is the Noida Software Technology Park located ? 1
(37.6) Name the state where Haldia Sea Port is located. 1

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General Instructions :
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them :
(i) This question paper contains 37 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Question paper is divided into six sections – Section A, B, C, D, E
and F.
(iii) Section A – Questions no. 1 to 20 are Multiple Choice type questions. Each
question carries 1 mark.
(iv) Section B – Questions no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer type questions.
Each question carries 2 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed
40 words.
(v) Section C – Questions no. 25 to 29 are Short Answer type questions. Each
question carries 3 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed
60 words.
(vi) Section D – Questions no. 30 to 33 are Long Answer (LA) type questions. Each
question carries 5 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed
120 words.
(vii) Section E – Questions no. 34 to 36 are Case-based/Source-based questions
with three sub-questions. Each question carries 4 marks.
(viii) Section F – Question no. 37 is Map skill-based question with two parts –
37(a) from History (2 marks) and 37(b) from Geography (3 marks). This
question carries total 5 marks.
(ix) In addition to this, NOTE that a separate question has been provided for
Visually Impaired candidates in lieu of questions having visual inputs,
map etc. Such questions are to be attempted by Visually Impaired candidates
only.
SECTION A
(Multiple Choice Questions) (20´1=20)
1. Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Read both the statements and choose the correct option. 1
Assertion (A) : Banks are not ready to lend money to certain borrowers.
Reason (R) : Some people do not have collateral.
Options :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation
of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of
(A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

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2. On which of the following basis does the United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP) publish the ‘Human Development Report’ ? 1
(A) Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Health
(B) Education, Health and Per Capita Income
(C) National Income, Health and Banking
(D) Gross Domestic Product, Technology and Innovation

3. Which one of the following statements best describes the meaning of

‘Globalization’ ? 1
(A) Removal of tax barriers on trade
(B) Providing higher standard of living
(C) Process of rapid integration between countries
(D) Taking special steps to attract foreign companies
4. Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Read both the statements and choose the correct option. 1
Assertion (A) : No individual in India can legally refuse a payment
made in rupees.
Reason (R) : In India the rupee is authorized by the State
Governments.
Options :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation
of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of
(A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

5. Read the following situation regarding credit and identify the positive
impact of credit. 1
Salim obtains credit to meet the working capital needs of production. The
credit helps him to meet the ongoing expenses and complete production
on time.
Impacts :
(A) The burden of credit will increase on Salim.
(B) Salim’s income will increase.
(C) The production will decrease.
(D) Salim may get stuck in a debt trap.
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6. Read the following characteristics of democracy and choose the correct
option. 1
I. Free and fair elections
II. Equality before law
III. Dignity of a person
IV. Majority rule
Options :
(A) Only I, II and III are correct.
(B) Only II, III and IV are correct.
(C) Only I, III and IV are correct.
(D) Only I, II and IV are correct.

7. In which of the following regions was women representation the highest

in their respective National Parliaments (2018) ? 1
(A) Nordic countries
(B) America (North and South)
(C) Europe
(D) Asia

8. Which one of the following countries has a two-party system ? 1

(A) China (B) Pakistan
(C) United States of America (D) France

9. Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Read both the statements and choose the correct option. 1
Assertion (A) : Modern democracy cannot function without political
parties.
Reason (R) : Elected representatives will be accountable only to their
constituencies, not towards the country.
Options :
(A) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(B) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation
of (A).
(D) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of
(A).

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10. In which one of the following institutions in India was a system of
reservation for women made by amending the Constitution in 1992 ? 1
(A) Lok Sabha
(B) Rajya Sabha
(C) Legislative Council
(D) Panchayat

11. ‘Education’ falls under which one of the following lists given in the Indian
Constitution ? 1
(A) Union List
(B) State List
(C) Concurrent List
(D) Residuary Subjects

12. Read the arguments given in the favour of power sharing and choose the
correct option. 1
I. Reduces the likelihood of bias.
II. Barricades the decision-making process.
III. Accommodates diversities.
IV. Increases the participation of people in power.
Options :
(A) Only I, II and III are correct.
(B) Only II, III and IV are correct.
(C) Only I, III and IV are correct.
(D) Only I, II and IV are correct.

13. Choose the correct option for the following States’ share (in percentage) in
the production of ‘manganese’ in India from the highest to the lowest
order. 1
(A) Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Odisha
(B) Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Karnataka
(C) Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha
(D) Maharashtra, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka
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14. Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option. 1
Column I Column II
(Dams) (Rivers)
i. Sardar Sarovar a. Sutlej
ii. Hirakud b. Krishna
iii. Bhakra Nangal c. Narmada

iv. Nagarjuna Sagar d. Mahanadi

Options :

(A) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d

(B) i-b, ii-a, iii-d, iv-c

(C) i-c, ii-d, iii-b, iv-a

(D) i-c, ii-d, iii-a, iv-b

15. Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Read both the statements and choose the correct option. 1

Assertion (A) : The famous ‘Chipko Movement’ in the Himalayas

successfully resisted deforestation in several areas.

Reason (R) : Through this, community afforestation campaign with

indigenous species was made enormously successful.

Options :

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of
(A).

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

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16. Study the following picture. The work done in the picture comes under
which one of the following sectors of the economy ? 1

(A) Primary
(B) Secondary
(C) Tertiary
(D) Quaternary

Note : The following question is for the Visually Impaired Candidates only,
in lieu of Q. No. 16.

Which one of the following sectors has the maximum share in the Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) of India ? 1
(A) Primary

(B) Secondary
(C) Tertiary
(D) Quaternary
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17. Who among the following said – ‘‘Printing is the ultimate gift of God and
the greatest one.’’ ? 1
(A) Martin Luther
(B) Mahatma Gandhi
(C) Johannes Gutenberg
(D) Rashsundari Devi

18. Choose the correct option, related to the founders of the ‘Swaraj Party’
within the Congress. 1
(A) Subhas Chandra Bose and Jawaharlal Nehru
(B) Acharya Kripalani and Jayaprakash Narayan
(C) C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru
(D) Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel

19. Choose the correct option to fill in the blank. 1

___________ from India and Southeast Asia travelled through ‘Silk Route’
to other parts of the world.
(A) Gold and silver ornaments
(B) Clothes and spices
(C) Grain and pulses
(D) Iron and other metals

20. Arrange the following incidents in chronological order and choose the
correct option. 1
I. French Revolution
II. Napoleon’s invasion of Italy
III. Unification of Italy
IV. Vienna Peace Treaty
Options :
(A) I, II, IV, III (B) II, IV, I, III
(C) II, III, I, IV (D) I, III, II, IV

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SECTION B
(Very Short Answer Type Questions) (4´2=8)

21. (a) Examine the role of the Constitution in the Federal System of
India in two points. 2%1=2
OR
(b) Examine the role of the Supreme Court in the Federal System of
India in two points. 2%1=2

22. ‘‘India has great potential of wind power generation.’’ Explain the
statement in context of wind energy. 2

23. ‘‘Until the nineteenth century, poverty and hunger were common in
Europe.’’ Analyse the statement. 2

24. Explain the steps taken by Indian government for globalisation in 1991. 2

SECTION C
(Short Answer Type Questions) (5´3=15)

25. ‘‘Federal form of government is in direct contrast to the Unitary form of

government.’’ Explain the statement. 3

26. Describe any three features of intensive subsistence farming. 3%1=3

27. Analyse the role of political parties in making laws in India. 3

28. (a) How did people belonging to different communities, regions or

language groups develop a sense of collective belonging in the
National Movement ? Explain with examples. 3
OR

(b) ‘‘Workers had their own understanding of Mahatma Gandhi and

the notion of ‘Swaraj’.’’ Explain the statement with examples. 3

29. ‘‘Money in your pocket cannot buy all the goods and services that you
may need to live well.’’ Support the statement with example. 3

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SECTION D
(Long Answer Type Questions) (4´5=20)

30. (a) ‘‘The mission and the destiny of the French nation was to liberate
the peoples of Europe.’’ Support the statement in context of impact
of French revolution. 5

OR

(b) ‘‘In the administrative field Napoleon had incorporated

revolutionary principles.’’ Explain the statement. 5

31. (a) ‘‘There is a need for protection and support of the workers in the
unorganised sector.’’ Examine the statement with examples. 5

OR

(b) ‘‘Activities in the private sector are guided by the motive to earn
profits.’’ Examine the statement with examples. 5

32. (a) ‘‘Democracy stands ahead of any other form of government in

promoting dignity and freedom of the individual.’’ Explain the
statement with examples. 5

OR

(b) ‘‘A distinctive feature of democracy is that its inspection and

examination never gets over.’’ Explain the statement with
examples. 5

33. (a) Describe the role of manufacturing industries in the economic

development of a country. 5

OR

(b) Describe any five steps taken to control industrial pollution of

fresh water. 5

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SECTION E
(Case-Based/Source-Based Questions) (3´4=12)
34. Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
Loans from Cooperatives
Besides banks, the other major source of cheap credit in rural areas
are the cooperative societies (or cooperatives). Members of a cooperative
pool their resources for cooperation in certain areas. There are several
types of cooperatives possible such as farmers cooperatives, weavers
cooperatives and industrial workers cooperatives, etc. Krishak
Cooperative functions in a village not very far away from Sonpur. It has
2300 farmers as members. It accepts deposits from its members. With
these deposits as collateral, the Cooperative has obtained a large loan
from the bank. These funds are used to provide loans to members. Once
these loans are repaid, another round of lending can take place.
Krishak Cooperative provides loans for the purchase of agricultural
implements, loans for cultivation and agricultural trade, fishery loans,
loans for construction of houses and for a variety of other expenses.
(34.1) ‘Cooperative society’ is an example of which source of ‘credit’ ? 1
(34.2) Explain the contribution of Cooperative Societies in rural
development. 1
(34.3) Mention any two sources of capital for Self-Help Groups. 2%1=2

35. Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
After the Revolt of 1857, the attitude to freedom of the press changed.
Enraged Englishmen demanded a clamp down on the ‘native’ press. As
vernacular newspapers became assertively nationalist, the colonial
government began debating measures of stringent control. In 1878, the
Vernacular Press Act was passed, modelled on the Irish Press Laws. It
provided the government with extensive rights to censor reports and
editorials in the vernacular press. From now on the government kept
regular track of the vernacular newspapers published in different
provinces. When a report was judged as seditious, the newspaper was
warned, and if the warning was ignored, the press was liable to be seized
and the printing machinery confiscated.
(35.1) On which rule was the ‘Vernacular Press Act’ based ? 1
(35.2) Why did the attitude of the British change towards the freedom of
press after the Revolt of 1857 ? Explain. 1
(35.3) Explain any two impacts of passing the ‘Vernacular Press Act.’ 2%1=2

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36. Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
Conservation of Resources : Resources are vital for any developmental
activity. But irrational consumption and over-utilisation of resources may
lead to socio-economic and environmental problems. To overcome these
problems, resource conservation at various levels is important. This had
been the main concern of the leaders and thinkers in the past. For
example, Gandhiji was very apt in voicing his concern about resource
conservation in these words: ‘‘There is enough for everybody’s need and
not for any body’s greed.’’ He placed the greedy and selfish individuals
and exploitative nature of modern technology as the root cause for
resource depletion at the global level. He was against mass production
and wanted to replace it with the production by the masses.

(36.1) Define the term ‘Resource Planning’. 1

(36.2) Explain the need for conservation of resources. 1
(36.3) Why did Gandhiji say – ‘‘There is enough for everybody’s need and
not for any body’s greed ?’’ Analyse any two reasons. 2%1=2

SECTION F
(Map Skill-Based Questions) (2+3=5)

37. (a) Two places ‘A’ and ‘B’ have been marked on the given political
outline map of India (on page 27). Identify them with the help of
the following information and write their correct names on the
lines drawn near them :
A. The place where Gandhiji started Satyagraha for indigo
peasants. 1
B. The place where Gandhiji broke the Salt Law. 1

(b) On the same political outline map of India, locate and label any
three of the following with suitable symbols : 3´1=3
(i) Naharkatiya – Oil field
(ii) Talcher – Major Coal Mines
(iii) Narora – Atomic Power Plant
(iv) Tuticorin – Major Sea Port

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General Instructions :
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them :
(i) This question paper contains 37 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Question paper is divided into six sections – Section A, B, C, D, E
and F.
(iii) Section A – Questions no. 1 to 20 are Multiple Choice type questions. Each
question carries 1 mark.
(iv) Section B – Questions no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer type questions.
Each question carries 2 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed
40 words.
(v) Section C – Questions no. 25 to 29 are Short Answer type questions. Each
question carries 3 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed
60 words.
(vi) Section D – Questions no. 30 to 33 are Long Answer (LA) type questions. Each
question carries 5 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed
120 words.
(vii) Section E – Questions no. 34 to 36 are Case-based/Source-based questions
with three sub-questions. Each question carries 4 marks.
(viii) Section F – Question no. 37 is Map skill-based question with two parts –
37(a) from History (2 marks) and 37(b) from Geography (3 marks). This
question carries total 5 marks.
(ix) In addition to this, NOTE that a separate question has been provided for
Visually Impaired candidates in lieu of questions having visual inputs,
map etc. Such questions are to be attempted by Visually Impaired candidates
only.
SECTION A
(Multiple Choice Questions) (20´1=20)
1. Select the formal sources of credit from the given sources and choose the
correct option. 1
I. Bank
II. Moneylender
III. Cooperatives
IV. Businessman
Options :
(A) Only I and II
(B) Only II and III
(C) Only I and III
(D) Only I and IV
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2. Which one of the following sectors has the highest share in employment
in India ? 1
(A) Primary
(B) Secondary
(C) Tertiary
(D) Quaternary

3. Which one of the following is included in ‘liberalization’ ? 1

(A) Promoting trade barriers
(B) Removing trade barriers
(C) Controlling the other country through trade
(D) Increasing import, export duty on goods

4. Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Read both the statements and choose the correct option. 1
Assertion (A) : Rural poor families are still dependent on informal
sources of credit.
Reason (R) : For obtaining loan from banks, collateral and special
documents are required.
Options :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

5. In one of the small villages, a farmer borrows money from the village
moneylender at a high monthly interest rate but is not able to repay it
back. Next, he borrows it from a bank at a lower interest rate. Gradually
he earns and pays back the loan to the moneylender and the bank.
Which of the following best describes the role of the bank in this credit
situation ? 1
(A) The bank acts as a cooperative lender.
(B) The bank facilitates a debt-trap situation.
(C) The bank ensures a fair exchange of goods.
(D) The bank saves the farmer from debt-trap.
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6. Two statements, I and II are given below. Read both the statements and
choose the correct option. 1
Statement I : Women are now actively contributing to various
professions including roles as doctors, engineers, lawyers,
managers and university teachers.
Statement II : Political expression of gender division and political
mobilization helped to improve women’s role in public life.
Options :
(A) Statement I is true, but II is false.
(B) Statement I is false, but II is true.
(C) Statements I and II are true and II is the correct explanation of I.
(D) Statements I and II are true, but II is not the correct explanation of I.

7. Which one of the following is a scheduled language as per the

Constitution of India ? 1
(A) Bhojpuri
(B) Garhwali
(C) Nepali
(D) Rajasthani

8. Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Read both the statements and choose the correct option. 1

Assertion (A) : Multi-party system has been adopted in India.

Reason (R) : It is capable of accommodating all the social and
geographical differences in India.
Options :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation
of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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9. Which one of the following steps has been taken by the Election
Commission of India to reform political parties ? 1
(A) Amended the Constitution to prevent defection.
(B) Candidates will have to give the details of criminal cases on
affidavit.
(C) Candidates will have to give details of their property on affidavit.
(D) It has been made mandatory for all parties to conduct
organizational elections and file income tax returns.

10. Read the following provisions regarding Secularism in the Indian

Constitution and choose the correct option. 1
I. The Indian State has not adopted any religion as its official
religion.
II. The Constitution gives freedom to all the citizens to practice and
propagate any religion.
III. The Constitution declares any kind of discrimination done on the
basis of religion to be legal.
IV. It gives the government the right to intervene in religious matters
for ensuring equality within religious communities.
Options :
(A) Only I, II and III are correct.
(B) Only I, II and IV are correct.
(C) Only I, III and IV are correct.
(D) Only II, III and IV are correct.

11. Choose the most appropriate option regarding the division of legislative
rights in India. 1
Subject list in Subjects
Indian Constitution
(A) Union List – Defence and Commerce
(B) State List – Police and Agriculture
(C) Concurrent List – Forest and Communication

(D) Residuary Subjects – Computer Software and Trade

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12. Two statements, I and II are given below. Read both the statements and
choose the correct option. 1
Statement I : Division of power is good for democratic systems.
Statement II : It helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between
social groups.
Options :
(A) Statement I is true, but II is false.
(B) Statement I is false, but II is true.
(C) Statements I and II are true and II is the correct explanation of I.
(D) Statements I and II are true, but II is not the correct explanation of I.

13. Which one of the following is the highest ‘bauxite’ producing state of
India ? 1
(A) Maharashtra (B) Jharkhand
(C) Gujarat (D) Odisha

14. In which one of the following states is ‘bamboo drip irrigation system’
prevalent ? 1
(A) Tamil Nadu (B) West Bengal
(C) Meghalaya (D) Odisha

15. Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option. 1
Column I Column II
(National Park) (State)
i. Kaziranga a. Madhya Pradesh
ii. Jim Corbett b. Assam
iii. Sunderbans c. Uttarakhand

iv. Bandhavgarh d. West Bengal

Options :
(A) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
(B) i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
(C) i-c, ii-b, iii-d, iv-a
(D) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a

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16. Look at the given picture. The work being done in the picture comes
under which one of the following economic sectors ? 1

(A) Primary (B) Secondary

(C) Tertiary (D) Quaternary

Note : The following question is for the Visually Impaired Candidates only,
in lieu of Q. No. 16.

‘Floriculture’ comes under which one of the following sectors of the

economy ? 1

(A) Primary (B) Secondary

(C) Tertiary (D) Quaternary

17. Choose the correct option to fill in the blank. 1

In the beginning of the 19th century, _________ a girl married in a very

orthodox household wrote an autobiography called ‘Amar Jiban’.
(A) Pandita Ramabai
(B) Rashsundari Devi
(C) Tarabai Shinde
(D) Kailashbashini Debi

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18. Arrange the following events in chronological order and choose the
correct option. 1

I. Formation of Khilafat Committee in Bombay

II. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

III. Bardoli Satyagraha

IV. Withdrawal of Non-Cooperation Movement

Options :

(A) I, II, III, IV

(B) II, I, IV, III

(C) I, II, IV, III

(D) III, IV, II, I

19. Which one of the following religions emerged from eastern India and
spread in several directions through intersecting points on the ‘silk
routes’ ? 1

(A) Hinduism

(B) Christianity

(C) Buddhism

(D) Jainism

20. Who among the following hosted the ‘Vienna Congress’ in 1815 ? 1

(A) Chancellor Duke Metternich

(B) Ernst Renan

(C) William I

(D) Otto von Bismarck

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SECTION B
(Very Short Answer Type Questions) (4´2=8)

21. (a) ‘‘Minerals occur in igneous and metamorphic rocks.’’ Explain the
statement with example. 2
OR
(b) ‘‘The ocean waters contain vast quantities of minerals.’’ Explain
the statement with example. 2

22. Why was the Indian subcontinent central to the flows of the trading
network before the sixteenth century ? Explain. 2

23. Describe the ethnic composition of Sri Lanka. 2

24. Analyse the steps taken by the Government of India to promote foreign
investment in the country. 2

SECTION C
(Short Answer Type Questions) (5´3=15)

25. Why has the issue of sustainability become essential for development in
present times ? Explain with example. 3

26. Describe any three features of Kharif season of Indian agriculture. 3

27. Analyse any three functions of political parties. 3

28. Describe three provisions through which Belgium solved its problem. 3

29. (a) Explain the role of women in the Civil Disobedience Movement,
with examples. 3
OR

(b) How did the Indian folklore and symbols strengthen the idea of
nationalism during the twentieth century ? Explain with
examples. 3

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SECTION D
(Long Answer Type Questions) (4´5=20)

30. (a) Explain the measures introduced by the French revolutionaries to

create a sense of collective identity amongst the people during the
French Revolution. 5
OR
(b) How did nationalism aligned with imperialism lead Europe to
disaster in 1914 ? Explain. 5

31. (a) Explain the measures to reduce industrial pollution with

examples. 5
OR
(b) How is the economic progress of a country measured by the
development of manufacturing industries ? Explain with examples. 5

32. (a) Explain the differences between public and private sector of
economic activities. 5
OR
(b) Explain the differences between the organised and unorganised
sector of economic activities. 5

33. (a) Explain with examples the role of democracy in the reduction of
inequality and poverty. 5
OR
(b) How is democracy a legitimate government ? Explain with
examples. 5
SECTION E
(Case-Based/Source-Based Questions) (3´4=12)
34. Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
Loans from Cooperatives
Besides banks, the other major source of cheap credit in rural areas
are the cooperative societies (or cooperatives). Members of a cooperative
pool their resources for cooperation in certain areas. There are several
types of cooperatives possible such as farmers cooperatives, weavers
cooperatives, industrial workers cooperatives, etc. Krishak Cooperative
functions in a village not very far away from Sonpur. It has 2300 farmers
as members. It accepts deposits from its members. With these deposits as
collateral, the Cooperative has obtained a large loan from the bank.
These funds are used to provide loans to members. Once these loans are
repaid, another round of lending can take place.
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Krishak Cooperative provides loans for the purchase of agricultural
implements, loans for cultivation and agricultural trade, fishery loans,
loans for construction of houses and for a variety of other expenses.
(34.1) How do ‘Krishak Cooperatives’ secure funds for providing loans to
their members ? 1
(34.2) What are the different types of loans that ‘Krishak Cooperatives’
offer to their members ? 1
(34.3) Why are such cooperatives desirable in the rural areas ? 2

35. Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :

Print Comes to India

From 1780, James Augustus Hickey began to edit the Bengal Gazette,
a weekly magazine that described itself as ‘a commercial paper open to
all, but influenced by none’. So it was private English enterprise, proud of
its independence from colonial influence, that began English printing in
India. Hickey published a lot of advertisements, including those that
related to the import and sale of slaves. But he also published a lot of
gossip about the Company’s senior officials in India. Enraged by this,
Governor-General Warren Hastings persecuted Hickey, and encouraged
the publication of officially sanctioned newspapers that could counter the
flow of information that damaged the image of the colonial government.
By the close of the eighteenth century, a number of newspapers and
journals appeared in print. There were Indians, too, who began to publish
Indian newspapers. The first to appear was the weekly Bengal Gazette,
brought out by Gangadhar Bhattacharya, who was close to Raja
Rammohan Roy.
(35.1) In which language was ‘Bengal Gazette’ edited by James Augustus
Hickey published ? 1
(35.2) Why was James Augustus Hickey persecuted ? 1
(35.3) Which newspapers were encouraged during the 1780s ? Why were
they encouraged ? 1+1=2

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36. Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :

Conservation of Resources
At the international level, the Club of Rome advocated resource
conservation for the first time in a more systematic way in 1968.
Subsequently, in 1974, Gandhian philosophy was once again presented by
Schumacher in his book Small is Beautiful. The seminal contribution
with respect to resource conservation at the global level was made by the
Brundtland Commission Report, 1987. This report introduced the concept
of ‘Sustainable Development’ and advocated it as a means for resource
conservation, which was subsequently published in a book entitled Our
Common Future. Another significant contribution was made at the Earth
Summit at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1992.
(36.1) Explain the meaning of sustainable development. 1
(36.2) In which international conference was ‘Agenda-21’ accepted ? 1
(36.3) Explain any two outcomes of the Summit. 2%1=2

SECTION F
(Map Skill-Based Question) (2+3=5)

37. (a) Two places ‘A’ and ‘B’ have been marked on the given political
outline map of India (on page 27). Identify them with the help of
the following information and write their correct names on the
lines drawn near them :
A. The place where the session of Indian National Congress
was held in 1920. 1
B. The place where Gandhiji broke the salt law. 1

(b) On the same political outline map of India, locate and label any
three of the following with suitable symbols : 3´1=3
(i) Bailadila – Iron ore Mines
(ii) Namrup – Thermal Power Plant
(iii) Kandla – Major Sea Port
(iv) Meenam Bakkam – International Airport

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