Questions no.

21 to
(iv) Section B - 24 are
questions. Each question
carries 2
Very Short
marks. Answer to th Nnauer
not exceed 40words.
should
Section C- Questions n0. 25 to 20 are
ihes qentma
(v)
carries 3 marks. Short
Each question Answer to theseAnsuer type
exceed 60 words.

(v) Section D-
Questions no. 30 to 33
are
questions qahuoetnitdma
questions. Each question carries 5 Long
marks. Answer toAnswer
words.
should not exceed 120 these questiona
no. 34 to 36 ure Case
(vii) Section E - Questions
questions with three sub-questions, Each questi0-obnased |Source basud
(vii) Section F - Question no. 37
is Map carries 4 marks
parts 37(a) from History (2 marks) and
skil .-37(6)based question with tun
from
marks). This question carries total 5 marks Geography 3
SECTION A
(Multiple Choice Questions)
20^1*2
Match list I with list II and select the correct answer
using the
codes below in the lists:

List I List II
(i) Hindi (A) An independent institution
(iü) Federalism (B) Union Government has the power to leg
islate on these
(iüi) Residuary subjects (C) System of government that divides power
between a central government and re

gional governments
(iv) State Election Commis-(D) Oficial language
sion

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 Options:
(a) ()-D); (ii)-(A; (ii)-(C); (iv)-(B)
(b) (i)B); (ii)-(D); (iii)-(A); (iv)-(C)
(c) (iC); (ii)4A)}; (iii)-(B); (iv)-(D)
1
(aY (iHD); (ii)HC); (iii)-(B); (iv)-(A)
private?
2. What is the basis of classification of sectors into public and
(i) Employment conditions
(ii) The nature of economic activities

(iii) Number of workers employed

(iv) Ownership of enterprises

Options:
(a) (i) and (ii)

(b) (ii) and (iii)

(c) (1) and (iii)
1
(d) (iv) only

3. Choose the incorrect statement.

(a) Belgium shifted from a unitary to a federal form of government
in 1993

(b) Belgium shifted from a federal form to a unitary form of

government in 1993.

(c) Sri Lanka countinues to be a unitary system

(d) Tamil leaders want Sri Lanka to become a federal system

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4. Study the picture and answer the question that
fol ows.

What did the Christ, saints and angles used by the

above picture symbolize? artist in the
(a) Statue of Liberty
(b) People of the world grouped as distinct nations
(c) Fraternity among the nations of the world
(d) Absolutist institutions

5. Match the following:

(i) Reserved Forests (A) North Eastern States
(ü) Protected Forests (B) Andhra Pradesh
(üi) Unclassed Forests (C) Haryana
(a) (i)-A); (i)-B); (ii)-(C) (b) (i)C); (ii)-B); (iii4A)
(c) (i)A); (ii)C); (iüi)<B) (d) i)-B); (iiC); (iii)-4A)

6. Isn't it surprising that a small country in our neighbourhood, S

Lanka, is much ahead of India in every respect and a big country
ours has such a low rank in the world? Nepal and Bangladesh na
low per capita income than that of India, yet they are better than

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 India in life
culating HDIexpectandancy.manyManynew
calHuman
Developmentvery clearReportthatbut,imbycomponents
propre-fixing
vements haveHuman
have been suggested in
it has made been added to the
it
what is to Development,
their wellhappeni
being,ng to
citizens of a
what
important is
in development is
What can be that is most country. It is people, their health,

(a)
important.
concluded from the given
Economic development is more importantparagrapn
(b) India is than human
very much development.
comparison to its developed in all aspects of development in
(c)
Human developmentneighbouring countries.
is more comprehensive and crucial than
(d)
economic development.
Income is a more important criterion of development than citizens'
well-being. 1
7.
When was the
Centre which ledbeginning
of the era of Coalition Governments at the
to a new culture of power sharing and respect for
the autonomy of State
(a) 1980s
governments?
(b) 1990s
(c) 187Os (d) 2000 onward. 1

8. Arrange the following statements in sequential order based on the

events that shaped the making of national movement in India against
the British rule.

(i) The incident of Chauri Chaura took place (222

(ii) Mahatma Gandhi decided to call off the entire Civil Disobedience
Movement as it lost its momentum.
(iii) Poona Pact took place between Mahatma Gandhi and BR
Ambedkar. |43l

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 Options:
(n) (i, Gi), (i) (b) (i), (ii), (ii)
(d) i), (Gü), (ii)

9. Which of the following statements accurately describes a

gOvernment"?

() community government' is elected by people belonging to

"cormmunity
language community - Dutch, French and one
no matter where they live. German-speaking
(ii) This government has the power regarding cultural,
and language-related issues. educational
(i1) This government has the power regarding economical, educational
and language-related issues.
(iv) community government is elected by people belonging to one
language community - Dutch, Spanish and German-speaking -
no matter where they live.
(a) Only (i) (b) Only (iii)
(c) Only (iv) (d) Both (i) and (ü) "

10. Which of the following statements is correct regarding fertilizer

industry?
Statement (): Nitrogenous fertilizers is called DAP.
Statement (II): India exports potash to various European countries.
Statement (III): Manipur is famous for this type of industries.
Statement (IV): After the Green Revolution the industry expanded
to several other parts of the country.
(a) Statement (I) and (II) are right
(b) Statement (I), (ID and (III) are right
(e) Statement (II) is right
(d) Only statement (IV) is right

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 11.
Consider the statements oiven balow and choose the
core
answer.
Statement I: Buddhist missionaries from China introduced nand
printing technology into Japan around AD 768-770.
Statement II: The frst book Gutenberg printed was the Pride and
Prejudice.
(a) Statement (I) is correct and (ID is incorrect
(b) Statement (I) is incorrect and (II) is
correct
(c) Both (I) and (II) are
incorrect
(d) Both (I) and (II) are correct 1

12, Arrange the following in the correct chronological sequence.

(i) Unification of Germany

(ii) Slav nationalism gathers force in the Habsburg and Ottoman

Empires.
(iüi) The Vienna Peace settlement.

(iv) Revolutions in Europe.

Options:
(a) (i), (iv), (iii), (ii) (b) (iii), (iv), (), (ii)

(c) (iv), (i), (ii), (ii) " (d) (iii), (iv), (ii), (i) 1

13. Arrange the following statements in sequential order based on the

events that took place in India prior to independence.
(i) Poorna Swaraj resolution was passed.
(ii) Boycott of the Simon Commission

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 launched. Disobedience Movement.
Movement Civil
the
(i) QuitIndia beginningof
the
Salt march and (iii)
(iv) (1), (iv),
(b) (i1),
Options:
(ii), (iüi), (iv) 1
(ii), (i) (d) (),
(a) (iv), (ii),
(ii), (i) fighter was:
(c) (i), (iv), freedom
celebrated Italian (b) Napoleon
14. The most 1
(a) Count Cavour Mazzini
(d)
need
(c) Garibaldi and are in
are able to,
all thOse
who
days of employment
in
MGNREGA 2005. 100
15. Under
are
guaranteed
fails in its duty to
of, work in rural
areas government the
government. If theunemployment allowances to
by the
a year employment, it will give
provide
people. Identify the right. Freedom
(b) Right to
(a) Right to work Exploitation 1
livelihood (d) Right against
(c) Right to
placer
statements is incorrect with regard to
16. Which of the following
deposits?
alluvial deposits.
(i) They occur as
by water.
(i) They are corroded
beds.
(iii) They occur in ocean
valley floors and the base of
(iv) They are found in sands of the
hills.

Options:
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iii)

(c) (iii) and (iv) (d) (i) and (iv)

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 17. angwer.
Consider the
statements given below and choose
the correct

tennent I: In Globalisation bogides the movements of go0d5,

Services, investments and technolory there is one more way in wh
the countries can be
connected.
Datemnent II: Countries can be connected through the movement or
people between countries.
(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) & (I) are 1
correct "
18. Read the data given below and answer the question.
Infant mortality Literacy rate% (2017
State rate per 1000 live
18)
births(2018)
Haryana 30 82
Kerala 7 94

As per the data given above, why has Kerala a low infant mortality
rate?

(a) It has adequate provision of basic health and educational facilities.

(b) It has adegquate provision of basic health and cultural facilities.
(c) It has adequate provision of basic social and educational facilities.
(d) It has adequate provision of basic health and technical facilities. . 1

19. What is the correct meaning of organised sector:

Select the correct options:
() It covers those enterprises where the terms of employment are
regular.

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(ii) It is outside the control of the
(iii) Johbs are not regular.
(iv) It provides low salaries.
Options:
(a) Only statement (i) is appropriate
(b) Statement (i) and (ii) are appropriate
(c) Statement (i), (ii) and (iii) are appropriate
(d) Statement (ii), (iii) and (iv) are appropriate
20. Choose the incorrect statement.
(a) Usually a federation has two levels of governments
t0) Both the levels of governments enjoy theirs powers independent
of one another.

(C) In a federal sstem. a state

government has powers 0I 1ts
OWn.

(a) In a federal system, the state

government is answerable to the
central government. "

SECTION B
(Very Short Answer Type Questions) (4x2 =§
21. Mr. Singh cultivates rice in
Punjab. How does he ensure higher
productivity of the crop?
22. (A) Illustrate how the Silk
Route exemplified dynamic
trade and cultural connections across pre-modern
with one example.
distant regions of the world

Or
(B) All through history,
human societies have
interlinked Justify this statement with become steadily more
illustrations.
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 23. My friend's grandfather had gone to Belgium during the 1950's and
1960's and worked in a chocolate factory. He expressed that he
witnessed tensions between the Dutch speaking and French-speaking
communities during this time in Belgium . Justify his statement with
two reasons. 2

24.
Distinguish between unitary and federal systems of govern ment. 2

SECTION C
(Short Answer Type Questions) (5x3 = 13)

25. What are the advantages of pipeline 3

26.
transportation?
(A) "Foreign trade is an important component of Gobalisation." Explain. 3
Or
(B) Mention the reasons that forced Indian Government for
putting
barriers to foreign trade and foreign investment just after
independence. 3

27. "Every state or region has potential for increasing the income and
employment for people in that area." Justify the statement with three
relevant points. 3

28. The exact balance of power between the central and the state
government varies from one federation to another." Substantiate the
statement with suitable examples. 3

29. Over the forty years between 1973-74 and 2013-14, while production
in all the three 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 is becoming so
popular in India? Substantiate your answer giving any three reasons. 3

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SECTION D
30. (Long Answer/T'ype Questions)
(A)
DeNcribe
the major
Iarge number of Amallproblens created by the globalisation
producers and workers.
Or
(B) What are
Special Economic Zones (SEZs? Write
31. characteristics of Special Economic Zones (SEZA).
(A) What led
any
to the rise of the
t the conservative regimes revolutionaries
in Europe after
after the
1815? Cstablishmert
Or
(B) ill
Supportmidthe
-eightstatement
eenth centurywiththere were no nation states in Europe"
imagine a modern examples.
32. (A) Can you
parties? Justify your answer democratic
giving country without political
relevant points.
Or
(B) "The
multiparty system often appears very
political instability. At the same time, this messy and leads t
of interests
the
and opinions to
enjoy system allows a variety
statements political representation.' Justify
with relevant points
33. (A) Mention the
major crops that come referring to India.
geographical conditions
the areas where required
under mnillets. State the
for their
they are grown. cultivation along wita
Or
(B) Exfain about agriculture sector of India.
SECTION E
34. Read the (Case-Based/Source-Based Questions)
source given below and answer the
(344 =

There are some things that following question

We re most
cOncerned with democracy must
ensuring that
provide. In a democrac.
people will have the righ:
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 ina introduced

to
choOse their rulers and people will
inWhenever possible and have control over the rulers.
decisionof making thatnecessary, them
citizens should be able to participate
outcomeis democracy affects
that all. Therefore, the most basic
should that
be
expectationsaccountable
to the it produces a government
of the citizens, and responsive to the needs and
34.1. Why there citizens.
is an
overwhelming support
34.2. democracy?
for the idea of
Why is
there some delay in decision
34.3. VWhat are making in a democracy? 1
the things that
35.
Read the democracy must provide? 2

source given below and

Given the answer the following questions:
imagine thatabundance and
we may sufferrenewability
from
of water, it is difficult to
speak of water water scarcity. we The moment
shortages; we immediately associate it
having low rainfall or those that are with regions
visualise the deserts of Rajasthan anddrought prone. We
women instantaneously
(earthen pots) used for collecting and storing balancing many 'matkas'
distances to get water. True, the water and travelling long
over space and time, availability of
water resources varies
mainly due to the variations in
annual precipitation, but water scarcity in seasonal and
over- exploitation, excessive use most cases is caused by
and unequal access to water among
different social groups.
35.1. How do women collect water in
Rajasthan?
35.2. Why is water scarcity in most areas
caused? 1
35.3. Do you think rainwater
harvesting can help? Give reasons to
justify your answer.
2

36. Read the source given below and answer the

following questions:
Not all social groups were moved by the abstract
concept of swaraj.
One such group was the nation's 'untouchables', who from around the

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 1930s had begun to call themselves dalit or oppressed. For long the
Congress had igmored the dalits, for fear of offending the sanatanis,
the conservative highcaste Hindus. But Mahatma Gandhi declared that
swaraj would not come for a hundred years if untouchability was not
eliminated. He called the 'untouchables' harijan, or the children of God,
organised satyagraha to secure their entry into ternples, and access
to public wells, tanks, roads and schools. He himself cleaned toilets
to dignify the work of the bhangi (the weepers), and persuaded upper
castes to change their heart and give up the sin of untouchability'.
But many dalit leaders were keen on a different political solution to
the problems of the community.
36.1. What does the passage given above relate to?
36.2. VWhat was Gandhiji's view on the issue of separate electorate
for dalits? 1
36.3. What solutions were sought by the dalit leaders to the problems
of their community? 2

SECTON 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 15). Identify them with the help
of the followimg information and write
their correct names on the
lines drawn near them.
(a) Place associated with Indigo planters
movement
(b) Place associated with the Salt March by
Gandhiji 2
(B) On the same outline map of India locate and
label any three
of the following with suitable symbols.
(i) A software Technology Park in
Maharashtra.
(ii) A coal mine in Jharkhand.
(iii) A seaport located in West Bengal
(iv) The tallest dam in India.

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