‘COUPON CODE PaRownar7? vist warw.rachnasagarto toredeem the offer «Please check that this question paper contains 14 printed pages + 1 Map. © Please check that this question paper contains 37 questions. © QP. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate. Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-book before attempting it. © 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question pape! will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the r. The students answer-book during this period. SOCIAL SCIENCE Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80 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. RSPL2 Page 1 of 16 P.T.0.(i) Section B — Questions no, 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer type Questions, Each question carries 2 marks, A\ nswer to these questions should not exceed 40 words, (v) Section C-~ Questions no. 25 to 29 are Short Answer type questions, Hach question carries $ marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed 60 words. (i) Section D - Questions no. 30 to 38 are Lo Questions. Each question carries 5 marks, A should not exeeed 120 words. ng Answer (LA) type nswer to these questions (vii) Section E - Questions no, 34 to 36 are Case-based /Source-based Questions with three sub-questions. Each question carries 4 marks. 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. (viii) SECTION A (Multiple Choice Questions) (20x1 = 20) 1. Which of the following statements about the ‘French Revolution’ are correct? @) After the end of the French Revolution it was proclaimed that it was the people who would henceforth constitute the nation and shape its destiny. (ii) France will have a constitutional monarchy and the new republic will be headed by a member of the royal family Gii) A centralised administrative system will be put in place to formulate uniform laws for all citizens. (iv) Imposition of internal custom duties and dues will continue to exist in France. (a) ii) and (iii) (b) Gi) and (iv) (c) G) and (iii) (d) iii) and (iv) Rs! Page 2 of 16Gros National! se, Mein Years of | uPY County | Nor capita | BxBectaney | poopy aged 25 | in the (2017 PPP §) and above | (anergy) Sri Lanka, 12,578 76.4 10.8 73 India 6,590 612 61 132 Myanmar 3,851 65.7 64 149 Pakistan 4,624 66.1 45 161 Nepal 3,877 68.4 BA 143, Bangladesh 5472 24 14 129 Source: Human Development Report, 2021-22, United Nations Development Programme, New York Identify the country that MOST PROBABLY has a well-developed healthcare system but lesser average education than India. (a) Sri Lanka (b) Myanmar (c) Pakistan (d) Nepal 1 Which of the following statements is true about Reserved forests? (@ Almost one third of the total forest area is reserved forest. (ii) More than half of the total forest land has been declared as reserved forests. (ii) All north eastern states have high percentage of their forests as reserved forests. (iv) Reserved and protected forests are also referred as permanent forest estates. Options: (a) (i), (ii) and (iv) (b) Gi) and (iv) (c) Gi) and (iv) (d) Gi) and 1 RSPLI2 Page 3 of 16 P.T.O.4 Wentify the figure and emmtre ot represents (a) Germania representing Fr (b) Marianne representing the Republic of France (©) Bharat Mata representing the Republic of India (d) La Talia representing La Talia 5. Choose the correctly matched pair about the primitive cultivation in India from the following options (a) Dahiya — Madhya Pradesh (b) Kumari - Jharkhand (c) Khil - Andhra Pradesh (d) Koman - Karnataka 6. Arrange the following statements in sequential order based on the events that shaped the French Revolution and the idea of the nation. (i) The Napoleonic Civil Code was introduced, Gi) Napoleon lost the battle of Leipzig (ii) French Revolution took place iv) The cover of a German almanac was designed by the journalist Andreas Rebmann Options: (a) (iii), G), Gi), iv) (b) Gi, (iw), , (id (c) G), Wid, iid, (iv) @ Uv), Gid, Gd, RSPL2 Page 4 of 167. Which of the following statements is correct with reference to Sugarcane Industry. Statement (D): It is a tropical as well as sub-tropical crop. Statement (II): It grows well in hot and humid climate with a temperature of 21°C to 27°C. Statement (IID): The major sugarcane producing states are Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. Statement (IV): India is the largest producer of sugarcane in the world. (a) Statement (1) and (ID) are right (b) Statement (1), (II) and (III) are right (c) Statement (IID) is right (d) Only statement (IV) is right 1 8 Mr D was a Sri Lankan Tamil. After 1956, several measures were taken by government one after the other which increased the feeling of alienation among Mr D and his family members. Identify three such measures. (i Sinhala was recognised as only official language. (i) Sinhala applicants were favoured for university positions } Gii) Third kind of government ie. Community government was formed (iv) Buddhism was fostered Options: (a) (, Gi) and Git) (b) Gi), Gii) and Gv) (©) @, Gi) and Gv) (@) (@, Gii) and Gv) 1 P.T.O. RSPLI2 Page 5 of 1610. Consider the following statements about Special Economic Zones. (A step to attract local companies, Gi) Workers are hired flexibly. GH Companies get tax rebate for 6 years, ‘iv) World class facilities like roads, water, ote are provided. Which of the above statements is correct? (@) @ and Gi) (b) (ii) and (iii) (©) Gi) and (iv) (d) (iii) and () Mahesh listed two features of black soil and two features of alluvial soil. @ This soil is ideal for growing cotton. Gi) Due to its high fertility, regions of these soils are intensively cultivated and densely populated. (ii) These soils are generally poor in phosphoric contents. Gv) These soils contain adequate amount of potash, phosphoric acid and lime. Identify the features of alluvial soil listed by Mahesh Options: (a) @ and (iii) (b) Gi) and (ii) (©) Gi) and Gv) (@) G) and Gv) RSPL2 Page 6 of 16lu. 12. Match List I (Political Parties) with List II (Alliances) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the List I List If (@ Congress Party (A) National Democratic Alliance (i) Bharatiya Janata Party (B) State party iii) Communist Party of India (Marxist) | (C) United Progressive Alliance (D) Left Front (iv) Telugu Desam Party Choose the correct answer from the option given below: (a) (D(C); Gi)-(A); Gii)-(B); Gv (D) b) GHC); i-CD); i) A); (iv)(B) (©) @HC); GA); (D); (iv)-(B) (a) GD); Gi)-(C); Gii)-(A); (iv)-(B) ‘What Community Government signifies: Select the correct options: (@ The powers of government regarding community development. Gi) The powers of the government regarding law making for the community. ii) The powers of the government regarding cultural, educational and language related issues. (iv) The government enjoys privileges to safeguard the interest of a particular community. RSPL2 Page 7 of 16 P.T.O,13, 14. Options: (a) Statement (ji) and (ii) are appropriate (D) Statement (i), Gi) and (ii) are appropriate (©) Statement (ii), Gii) and Gv) are appropriate (4) Only statement (iii) is appropriate Which of the following statement it is correct about infant mortality rate? Select the correct options: { The number of children die before the age of one year as a Proportion to 100 live births in that particular year. Gi) The number of children dic out of 1000 live births in that particular year, Gi) ‘The number of children die before the age of five years as a Proportion to 1000 live births in that particular year. (iv) A number of children who die before the age of one year as a Proportion to 1000 live births in that particular year. Options: (a) Statement (i) and (ii) are appropriate (b) Statement (i), (ii) and (iii) are appropriate (c) Statement (ii), (iii) and (iv) are appropriate (d) Only statement (iv) is appropriate Government owns most of the assets and provides all the services: (a) Private Sector (b) Public Sector (©) Organised Sector (d) Tertiary Sector RSPL2 Page 8 of 1615. 16. 17. Arrange the following in the correct sequence: (i) Transporting cloth to the workshops Gi) Sale in shops and showrooms (i) Spinning the yarn (iv) Weaving of the fabrie (@) ()Hiv)-Gii)-Ci) (b) Gi) iv) i)-Ci) © Gv)-()-Gi)-(iiy (@) Gi) ivi) -) 1 Consider the statements given below and choose the correct answer. Statement (I): After the Revolt of 1857, the attitude to freedom of the press changed in India. Statement (I): In 1878, the Vernacular Press Act was passed, modelled on the Irish Press Laws. (a) Statement (I) is correct and (II) is incorrect (b) Statement (I) is incorrect and (II) is correct (©) Both (1) and (ID) are incorrect (d) Both (I) and (II) are correct 1 Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the codes below in the lists: List I List II (@ Organised sector (A) The part of the economy not run by the government (ii) Unorganised sector | (B) Businesses are registered with the government and follow its guidelines and regulations (iii) Private sector (C) Government-controlled enterprises (iv) Public sector (D) Also known as the informal sector RSPL/2 Page 9 of 16 P.T.O.Options: (@) (WDD); GHA); (ii)-(C); Cév)-(B) (b) (@)B); (ii); (D-A); Giv)-(C) (©) GC); Gi)-(A); (i)~B); ivy) | @) @-D); GO); Gi)-(B); (iv)-(ay ! 18. In case of a clash between the laws made by the centre and a state on a subject in the concurrent list: (a) The state law prevails, (b) The central law prevails. (©) Both the laws prevail within their respective jurisdictions. (d) The Supreme Court has to intervene to decide. 1 19. XYZ is a self help group in Indore, Who will take most of the decisions regarding savings and loan activities in this Self Help Group? (a) Bank (b) Members (©) Non-Government Organisation (d) All of the above 1 20. Removing barriers or restrictions set by the government is called: (a) Favourable trade ' (b) Investment (©) Liberalisation (d) Free trade. : RSPLI2 Page 10 of 16SECTION B (Very Short Answer Type Questions) (4x2 = 8) 21, (A) “The silk routes are a good example of vibrant pre modern trade and cultural links between distant parts of the world.” Justify the statement by giving two reasons. 2 Or (B) How did food habits travel from one place to another in the process of cultural exchange? 2 22. Why has India adopted a multiparty system? Explain. 2 23, State how caste inequalities are still continuing in India. 2 24, In what ways workers working in an unorganised sector are exploited? 2 SECTION C (Short Answer Type Questions) (5x3 = 15) 25. What is resource. Define biotic and abiotic resources and give example. 3 26. (A) “The Congress was reluctant to include the demands of industrial - workers in its programme of struggle.” Analyse the reasons. 3 Or (B) “A Satyagrahi wins the battle through non-violence.” Explain with examples. 3 27. “Mention the limitations of per capita income as an indicator of development. 3 28. “Why is modern currency accepted as a medium of exchange without any use of its own? Find out the reason. 3 29. Describe the role of opposition party in democracy. 3 RSPL/2 Page 11 of 16 P.T.O.SECTION D = 20) (ong Answer-Type Questions) 5 80. (A) In what ways does the Reserve Bank of India supervise the functioning of commercial banks? Why is this necessary? 5 Or (B) “It is essential that the total formal sector credit increases so that the dependence on the more expensive informal credit becomes less.” Substantiate by highlighting the disadvantages of informal sectors, 31. (A) Explain the various ways in which minerals occur. Or (B) Why should we use renewable energy resource? Explain with arguments. 32. (A) What steps did the French revolutionaries take to create a sense of collective identity among the French people? Or (B) “Italy had a long history of political fragmentation.” In the light of above statement explain the Process of unification of Ttaly. 33. (A) “No party system is ideal for all countries and in all situations.” Justify the statement. Or (B) Why do we need political parties? Explain. SECTION E (Case-Based/Source-Based Questions) (8x4 = 12) 34. Read the given text and answer the following questions: Although industries contribute significantly to India’s economic growth and development, the increase in pollution of land, water, air, noise RSPL2 Page 12 of 1635. 36. and resulting degradation of environment that they have caused, cannot be overlooked. Industries are responsible for four types of pollution: (A) Air (B) Water (C) Land (D) Noise. The polluting industries also include thermal power plants. 34.1 Name any two industries that are responsible for water pollution.1 34.2 Name any two major solid wastes produced by industries. 1 34.3 Mention the effects of noise pollution. 2 Read the given text and answer the following questions: In December 1931, Gandhiji went to London for the conference, but the negotiations broke down and he returned disappointed. Back in India, he discovered that the government had begun a new cycle of repression. Ghaffar Khan and Jawaharlal Nehru were both in jail, the Congress had been declared illegal, and a series of measures had been imposed to prevent meetings, demonstrations and boycotts. With great apprehension, Mahatma Gandhi relaunched the Civil Disobedience Movement. For over a year, the movement continued, but by 1934 it lost its momentum. 35.1. Why did Gandhiji go to London? 1 95.2. What was the Gandhi-Irwin Pact? 1 35.3. Why was the Civil Disobedience Movement called off by Gandhiji? 2 Read the source given below and answer the following questions: Federal governments have two or more tiers of governments. But a vast country like India cannot be run only through these two-tiers. States . in India are as large as independent countries of Europe. In terms of population, Uttar Pradesh is bigger than Russia, Maharashtra is about RSPL2 Page 13 of 16 P.T.0.36.1. Define ‘Decentralisation of Power’, 36.2. How many tiers of Sovernment are there in a federal government? 1 36.3. What is the basic idea behind Decentralisation’? 2 SECTION F (Map Skill-Based Questions) (2+3= 5) 37. (A) Two features (a) and (b) are marked on the given outline political map of India. Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the line marked near them. (a) The place where congress session took place in 1927 (b) Place where movement of Indigo planters took place (B) On the same outline Political map of India locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols. G) Tarapur Nuclear Plant. Gi) Bhakra Nangal Dam. Gii) Tuticorin Port (iv) Indira Gandhi International Airport RABE Page 14 of 16