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OFFICE OF THE BEO AND BRC, BENGALURU SOUTH-3

SSLC TALUK LEVEL PREPARATORY EXAMINATION 2024-25
Subject : Social Science Subject Code : 85-E
Time: 3 Hours 15 Minutes Max Marks: 80
General Instructions to the Candidate :
1. This question paper consists of 38 questions.
2. Follow the instructions given against the questions.
3. Figures in the right hand margin indicate maximum marks for the questions.
4. The maximum time to answer the paper is given at the top of the question paper.
It includes 15 minutes for reading the question paper.
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I. Four choices are given for each of the following questions / incomplete statements. Choose the correct
answer and write the complete answer along with its letter of alphabet. 8×1=8

1. Doctrine of Lapse policy was introduced by..........

(A) Wellesly
(B) Dalhousie
(C) Cornwallis.
(D) Warren Hastings

2. Government of India Act of 1935 acted as the base for the formation of the Constitution of India
because
(A) it formed a federal system
(B) it created a separate electoral college
(C) it established Dyarchy at provinces
(D) it promised to improve local self-governments

3. The term ‘Third World’ was first used by………..

(A) Alexander Hamilton
(B) Alfred Sauvy.
(C) Piffner
(D) Luther Gullik

4. According to prohibition of dowry act 1961

(A) Right to equality to all citizens
(B) Universal voting power
(C) Marrying under the condition of being provided dowry is prohibited
(D) Harassment of women
5. There was a protest against the Kaiga to
(A) Protest against establishment of MRPL refinery
(B) Movement against the nuclear power generation Centre to be set up.
(C) Protest against the construction of dam across Narmada river
(D) Protest against smuggling of trees
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6. The highest peak in Himalayan Mountains is

(A)Mount Everest
(B) Nanda Devi
(C) K2 Godwin Austin
(D) Dhavalagiri

7. The condition of having more working population is

(A) Demographic dividend
(B) Demographic transition
(C) Demographic utility
(D) Demographic density
8. Vikram bought an LED TV for Rs. 78,000 from a shop, but within the warranty period it stopped
working. The shopkeeper did not respond for the warranty and complaint. Now Vikram has to file a
complaint at
(A) District Commission
(B) State Commission
(C) Taluk Commission
(D) National Commission
II. Answer the following questions in a sentence each : 8×1=8
9. Maintenance of army became easy for the English by subsidiary alliance. How ?
10. Why did Hitler appoint the special ministers called Goebbels?
11. What is the significance of 'Narishakti Vandana Adhiniyam Act' ?
12. What is prejudice?
13. Which metal is known as wonder metal of 20th century ?
14. Which river is called as 'Sorrow of Bihar'?
15. Give two examples for indirect taxes?
16. Who is an entrepreneur?
III. Answer the following questions in two to four sentences / points each : 8 × 2 = 16

17. Mention the armed forces of the Central Government which maintains law and order.
OR
Mention the steps taken by India to tackle the challenge of terrorism.

18. What are the ill effects of dowry system?

OR
What are the important objectives of Narmada Andolan?

19. What are the contributions of Swami Vivekananda to the Indian society?
20. How did Hyderabad merge with Indian Union?
21. Explain the extent of peninsular plateau:-
22. Indian agriculture is gambling with monsoon winds. Justify.
23. Write the importance of public finance?
24. Why is March 15 celebrated as World consumers’ day?
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IV. Answer the following questions in six sentences / points each : 9 × 3 = 27

25. Explain the role of Subhash Chandra Bose in the Indian freedom struggle.
OR
Explain the role of Bal Gangadhar Tilak in the Indian freedom struggle.
26. What are the uses of remote sensing technology?
OR
What are the effects of earthquakes?
27. India achieved self-sufficiency in the production of food grains during 1980. Justify.
OR
Panchayat Raj institutions play a prominent role in the rural development. Justify.
28. Having a Bank Account is advantageous. How ?
OR
Entrepreneurs play an important role in the country’s economy. How ?
29. Differentiate between the Permanent Zamindari system and the Ryotwari system.
30. Battle of Buxar was the first step to the British to establish their power in India. Substantiate the
statement.
31. The Indian Government has taken many measures to eradicate gender discrimination. Justify this
statement.
32. How are organised workers different from unorganised workers ?
33. Nowadays the forest area in India is decreasing. Why?
V. Answer the following questions in about eight sentences / points each : 4 × 4 = 16
34. Explain the political and economic causes for the first war of Indian Independence.
OR
Explain how the British utilised the resources of India during World War II.

35. Write the contributions of Chamaraja Wodeyar X to the Mysore state.

36. List out the achievements of UNO.
37. How is red soil different from laterite soil?
VI. 38. In the outline map of India provided to you mark any five among the following : 1X5=5
a) 82.30'East longitude
b) Neelagiri
c) Vishakhapatnam
d) Narmada Project
e) Maharshi Valmiki International Airport
f) Indira Point
g) Kaiga

 Alternative Question for Visually Impaired Candidates only:

(In lieu of Q. No. 38) 5
 What are the main objectives of multipurpose river valley projects?