Time Allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 90
General Instructions
1. The question paper has 31 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
2. Marks are indicated against each question.
3. This question paper consists of FOUR SECTIONS. Sections A of the question paper contains Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from serial number 1 to 10 of 1 mark each. These Ten questions of Section A are to be answered on a separate sheet provided. This part has to be completed in first 30 minutes only and the answer sheet must be handed over to the invigilator before starting Section B.
4. In Section B, C and D of the question paper, there are Twenty One questions from serial no. 11 to 31 which are to be attempted in 2 hours and 30 minutes. This part should be attempted only after the stipulated time given for Section A.
5. Questions from serial number 11 to 22 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words each.
6. Questions from serial number 23 to 30 are of 5 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not exceed 120 words each.
7. Question number 31 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography only. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book.
SECTION-A
(Question numbers 1 to 10 carry 1 mark each)
1. What was the Civil Code of 1804 popularly known as? [1]
(a) Hitler’s Code (b) Napoleonic Code (c) Metternich’s Code (d) None of these
Or
In 1925, in a population of 17 million in Vietnam, how many had passed the school leaving examination? [1]
(a) 200 (b) 400 (c) 1000 (d) 2000
2. During the Civil Disobedience Movement, the Congress was unwilling to support which demand of the peasants? [1]
(a) Reduction of land revenue (b) ‘No rent’ campaign
(c) Both of these (d) None of these
3. ________ is an important metal because it combines the strength of metals such as iron, with extreme lightness and also with good conductivity and great malleability. [1]
(a) Steel (b) Aluminium (c) Mica (d) Manganese
4. In the early years, the cotton textile industry was concentrated in the cotton growing belt of : [1]
(a) Bihar - Uttar Pradesh (b) Uttar Pradesh - Madhya Pradesh
(c) Kerala - Tamil Nadu (d) Gujarat - Maharashtra
5. Over __________ million foreign tourists visit India every year. [1]
(a) 2.6 (b) 3.6 (c) 4.6 (d) 5.5
6. What is the objective of pressure groups and movements? [1]
(a) To directly control or share political power
(b) To form government
(c) To influence government policies
(d) None of these
7. Which of the following parties was formed in 1999 following a split in the Congress Party ? [1]
(a) CPI (M) (b) BSP (c) NCP (d) AGP
8. About what percentage of the globe is under democratic government? [1]
(a) 75% (b) 90% (c) 95% (d) 100%
9. Banks use the major portion of the deposits for which purpose? [1]
(a) To extend loans (b) To repay loans (c) For social service (d) To pay to RBI
10. Which of the following is not a consumer right? [1]
(a) Right to be informed (b) Right to choose
(c) Right to seek redressal (d) Right to protest
SECTION-B
(Question numbers 11 to 22 carry 3 marks each.)
11. Bring out the main features of Italian unification. [3]
Or
What was the rat menace? How did the French get rid of this menace? [3]
12. What did the liberalism mean to the middle classes in Europe? [3]
Or
How Nationalism in Vietnam emerged through the efforts of different sections of the society to fight against the French ? Explain. [3]
13. “The sense of collective belonging came partly through the experience of united struggles. But there were also a variety of cultural processes through which nationalism captured people’s imagination.” Prove with examples. [3]
14. From which ore Aluminium is extracted ? What is its importance ? [3]
15. Explain any three features of the National Jute Policy formulated in 2005. [3]
16. Where should the steel plants be ideally located? Explain any three points. [3]
17. Explain how the activities of pressure groups are useful in the functioning of a democratic government.[3]
18. Describe any four functions of the political parties in a democracy. [3]
19. Do you agree with the view that democracy in India has strengthened the claims of the disadvantaged and discriminated castes for equal status and equal opportunity ? Justify your answer citing three examples. [3]
20. Why sould the banks and cooperative societies provide more loan facilities to the rural households in India ? Give four reasons. [3]
21. You are faced by two arguments : one is that globalisation has hurt our country’s development; the other is that globalisation is helping India develop. Which argument will you support and why? [3]
22. What is standardization of products ? Mention any two organizations responsible for the standardization of products in India. [3]
SECTION-C
(Question numbers 23 to 30 carry 4 marks each.)
23. ‘Following the defeat of Napoleon in 1815, European governments were driven by a spirit of conservatism.’ Elaborate giving four examples. [5]
Or
What was the purpose behind the establishment of the Tonkin Free School? Did the French succeed in their objective ? [5]
24. Describe the Satyagraha movements launched by Gandhiji in the years 1916 and 1917. [5]
25. “Initially Cotton textile industry were mostly located at Gujarat and Maharashtra, but now are spreading all over India.” Explain reasons with suitable examples.
26. (a) State any two merits of roadways which makes it advantageous over other modes of transport.
(b) What is the significance of the border roads? [2+3=5]
27. Define interest groups. How many types of interest groups are there, differentiate between them. [5]
28. Describe the challenges faced by political parties in a democracy. [5]
29. What are Self-Help Groups. Describe any four advantages of ‘Self Help Groups’ for the poor. [5]
30. How is the consumer redressal process becoming cumbersome ? Give reasons. [5]
SECTION-D
(Question number 31 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography.)
31. Three features A and B are marked on the given outline map of India. Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked in the map. [2]
(A) Nuclear power plant (B) Iron-ore mine
Or
Locate and label the following features on the same map with appropriate symbols. [2]
(i) Indore – Cotton textile centre
(ii) Anantnag – Silk industry
General Instructions
1. The question paper has 31 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
2. Marks are indicated against each question.
3. This question paper consists of FOUR SECTIONS. Sections A of the question paper contains Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from serial number 1 to 10 of 1 mark each. These Ten questions of Section A are to be answered on a separate sheet provided. This part has to be completed in first 30 minutes only and the answer sheet must be handed over to the invigilator before starting Section B.
4. In Section B, C and D of the question paper, there are Twenty One questions from serial no. 11 to 31 which are to be attempted in 2 hours and 30 minutes. This part should be attempted only after the stipulated time given for Section A.
5. Questions from serial number 11 to 22 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words each.
6. Questions from serial number 23 to 30 are of 5 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not exceed 120 words each.
7. Question number 31 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography only. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book.
SECTION-A
(Question numbers 1 to 10 carry 1 mark each)
1. What was the Civil Code of 1804 popularly known as? [1]
(a) Hitler’s Code (b) Napoleonic Code (c) Metternich’s Code (d) None of these
Or
In 1925, in a population of 17 million in Vietnam, how many had passed the school leaving examination? [1]
(a) 200 (b) 400 (c) 1000 (d) 2000
2. During the Civil Disobedience Movement, the Congress was unwilling to support which demand of the peasants? [1]
(a) Reduction of land revenue (b) ‘No rent’ campaign
(c) Both of these (d) None of these
3. ________ is an important metal because it combines the strength of metals such as iron, with extreme lightness and also with good conductivity and great malleability. [1]
(a) Steel (b) Aluminium (c) Mica (d) Manganese
4. In the early years, the cotton textile industry was concentrated in the cotton growing belt of : [1]
(a) Bihar - Uttar Pradesh (b) Uttar Pradesh - Madhya Pradesh
(c) Kerala - Tamil Nadu (d) Gujarat - Maharashtra
5. Over __________ million foreign tourists visit India every year. [1]
(a) 2.6 (b) 3.6 (c) 4.6 (d) 5.5
6. What is the objective of pressure groups and movements? [1]
(a) To directly control or share political power
(b) To form government
(c) To influence government policies
(d) None of these
7. Which of the following parties was formed in 1999 following a split in the Congress Party ? [1]
(a) CPI (M) (b) BSP (c) NCP (d) AGP
8. About what percentage of the globe is under democratic government? [1]
(a) 75% (b) 90% (c) 95% (d) 100%
9. Banks use the major portion of the deposits for which purpose? [1]
(a) To extend loans (b) To repay loans (c) For social service (d) To pay to RBI
10. Which of the following is not a consumer right? [1]
(a) Right to be informed (b) Right to choose
(c) Right to seek redressal (d) Right to protest
SECTION-B
(Question numbers 11 to 22 carry 3 marks each.)
11. Bring out the main features of Italian unification. [3]
Or
What was the rat menace? How did the French get rid of this menace? [3]
12. What did the liberalism mean to the middle classes in Europe? [3]
Or
How Nationalism in Vietnam emerged through the efforts of different sections of the society to fight against the French ? Explain. [3]
13. “The sense of collective belonging came partly through the experience of united struggles. But there were also a variety of cultural processes through which nationalism captured people’s imagination.” Prove with examples. [3]
14. From which ore Aluminium is extracted ? What is its importance ? [3]
15. Explain any three features of the National Jute Policy formulated in 2005. [3]
16. Where should the steel plants be ideally located? Explain any three points. [3]
17. Explain how the activities of pressure groups are useful in the functioning of a democratic government.[3]
18. Describe any four functions of the political parties in a democracy. [3]
19. Do you agree with the view that democracy in India has strengthened the claims of the disadvantaged and discriminated castes for equal status and equal opportunity ? Justify your answer citing three examples. [3]
20. Why sould the banks and cooperative societies provide more loan facilities to the rural households in India ? Give four reasons. [3]
21. You are faced by two arguments : one is that globalisation has hurt our country’s development; the other is that globalisation is helping India develop. Which argument will you support and why? [3]
22. What is standardization of products ? Mention any two organizations responsible for the standardization of products in India. [3]
SECTION-C
(Question numbers 23 to 30 carry 4 marks each.)
23. ‘Following the defeat of Napoleon in 1815, European governments were driven by a spirit of conservatism.’ Elaborate giving four examples. [5]
Or
What was the purpose behind the establishment of the Tonkin Free School? Did the French succeed in their objective ? [5]
24. Describe the Satyagraha movements launched by Gandhiji in the years 1916 and 1917. [5]
25. “Initially Cotton textile industry were mostly located at Gujarat and Maharashtra, but now are spreading all over India.” Explain reasons with suitable examples.
26. (a) State any two merits of roadways which makes it advantageous over other modes of transport.
(b) What is the significance of the border roads? [2+3=5]
27. Define interest groups. How many types of interest groups are there, differentiate between them. [5]
28. Describe the challenges faced by political parties in a democracy. [5]
29. What are Self-Help Groups. Describe any four advantages of ‘Self Help Groups’ for the poor. [5]
30. How is the consumer redressal process becoming cumbersome ? Give reasons. [5]
SECTION-D
(Question number 31 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography.)
31. Three features A and B are marked on the given outline map of India. Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked in the map. [2]
(A) Nuclear power plant (B) Iron-ore mine
Or
Locate and label the following features on the same map with appropriate symbols. [2]
(i) Indore – Cotton textile centre
(ii) Anantnag – Silk industry
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