DISTRICT INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING, BENGALURU URBAN AND OFFICE OF DDPI,

DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, BANGALORE SOUTH.

SSLC SERIES OF EXAMS – 2024 - 2025

QUESTION PAPER - 1 SOCIAL SCIENCE MAX MARKS: 40

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I. Four alternatives are given for each of the following incomplete statements Choose
the correct one and write the complete answer along with its letter of the alphabet
4x1=4
1. Lahore Agreement was signed between
A) The British and the Marathas B) The British and Tippu Sultan
C) The British and the Nizams D) The British and the Sikhs
2. ‘Untouchability is a stigma on Hindu society.’ This was told by
A) Gandhiji B) DR. B. R. Ambedkar C) Pampa D) Sir M. Vishveshwaraiah
3. The Greater Himalayas are known as ‘Himadri’ because
A) they have highest peaks B) they are completely covered with snow
C) they have many glaciers D) there are many mountain passes
4. The hottest place in India is
A) Ruyli B) Mawsynram C) Agumbe D) Ganganagar
II. Answer the following questions in a sentence each 3x1=3
5. Which type of climate is experienced by India?
6. During summer season the North Indian Plains have very high temperature. Why?
7. Who is the father of Indian Economic Planning’ in India?
III. Answer the following questions in 2 to 4 sentences each: 4x2=8
8. Through the policy of Subsidiary Alliance, the maintenance of the army became easy to
the British. How?
9. What are the main features of Regulating Act?
10. “Public Administration provides services to the people from birth to death”. Justify the
statement.
11. Indian agriculture is a “Gamble with the monsoons” How?
Answer the following questions in Six sentences each: 5x3=15
12. The British Education System created a new generation of Indians with progressive
attitudes. Justify.
13. What are the Constitutional and Legal measures undertaken to eradicate
untouchability?.
14. Explain the scope of Public Administration as per Luther Gullick’s view of POSDCoRB.
15. What are the achievements of five-year plans?
16. What are the characteristics of Banks?
IV. Answer the following questions in about eight sentences /point each: 4x2=8
17. What are the causes for the discovery of new sea route to India?
18. What are the advantages of the Himalayas?
V. 19. Draw the outline map of India and mark the following 1+½+½ =2
0
a) 23½ North Latitude b) Malabar Coast
 DISTRICT INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING, BENGALURU URBAN AND
OFFICE OF DDPI, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, BENGALURU SOUTH
SSLC SERIES OF EXAMS 2024- 2025
SOCIAL SCIENCE (85E) QUESTION PAPER - 2 MAX MARKS: 40
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I. Four alternatives are given for each of the following incomplete statements
Choose the correct one and write the complete answer along with its letter
of the alphabet 4x1=4

1. In 1834, there was political instability in Kodagu, because

A) a rebellion was started by the Farmers
B) Kalyanaswamy was captrured by the British
C) Chikkaveerarajendra was dethroned by the British
D) Swami Aparampara was captured by the British
2. In modern days class system was created by
A) Urbanization B) Division of Labour
C) Industrialization D) Government Policy
3. This soil is highly suitable for growing cotton
A) Red Soil B) Black Soil C) Alluvial Soil D) Mountain Soil
4. This type of account is opened to save money regularly for the future
requirements
A) Savings Bank Account. B) Current Account.
C) Recurring Deposit Account D) Term Deposit Account
II. Answer the following questions in a sentence each 3x1=3
5. Why has Karnataka Government formed Dr. D.M. Nanjundappa Committee?
6. Which type of forests found in Assam and Meghalaya?
7. Who was honored with the first ‘World Food Prize’in 1987?
III. Answer the following questions in 2 to 4 sentences each: 4x2=8
8. What are the effects of Fourth Anglo Mysore War?
9. Why is the 19th Century in Indian History referred to as the period of ‘Indian
Renaissance’?
10.Profiteering leads to several ill effects. Justify the statement.
11. What are the objectives of Five year Plans?
IV. Answer the following questions in Six sentences each: 5x3=15
12.Explain the reforms propagated by Satyashodhak Samaj.
13.What initiatives have been taken to eliminate discrimination of Gender
Minorities?
14.What are the measures taken by the government to tackle the problem of
unemployment?
 15.Explain the methods of conservation of soil.
OR
Explain the importance of water.
16.What are the services offered by banks?
OR
What are the steps to be followed while opening Bank Account?
V. Answer the following questions in about eight sentences each: 4x2=8
17.‘Kitturu Queen Chennamma has remained an ideal person till today’. Analyse
the statement.
OR
‘Chikkadevaraja Wodiyar was an efficient administrator’. Analyse the statement.
18. Explain the importance of forests.
VI. 19. Draw the outline map of India and mark the following 1+½+½ =2
a) The second highest dam in India b) Basavasagara
 DISTRICT INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING, BENGALURU URBAN AND
OFFICE OF DDPI, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, BENGALURU SOUTH
SSLC SERIES OF EXAMS
SOCIAL SCIENCE (85E) QUESTION PAPER - 3 MAX MARKS: 40
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I. Choose and write the most appropriate alternatives given for the following questions with its
alphabets. 4x1=4
1) Father of Indian foreign policy is

A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Dr. B R Ambedkar

C) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel D) Mahatma Gandhiji

2) At present the export of mica from India is reducing because of

A) increase of export duty B) reducing in mica deposits

C) alternatives of mica are available D) increase of production cost

3. The self respect movement was started by

A) M D Nanjunda Swamy B) Periyar Ramaswamy

C) Medha Patkar D) Dr Sivarama Karantha

4. District industrial centres or established in the year

A)1956 B) 1965 C) 1998 D) 1978

II.. Answer the following questions in a sentence each:. 3x1=3

5. What is the objective of Basava Yojana programme?

6. Why did Congress boycott the Simon commission?

7. Arms race is a way for global destruction. How?

III. Answer the following questions in three or four sentences each:. 4x2= 8

8. List out the common determining factors of India's foreign policy.

9. Briefly explain Chipko movement.

10. What are the necessary steps to be taken to prevent the deficit in the energy resources?

11. The condition of Indian soldiers in the British army was very pathetic. Analyse the
statement.

IV. Answer the following questions in 5 to 6 sentences each:. 5x3= 15

12. Differentiate between Kharif and Rabi crop seasons.

13. In these days remote sensing technology is very important. How?

14. Rural development is essential for the empowerment of India. Why?

15. Entrepreneurship is an adventurous activity. Explain.

16. The 1857 revolt brought many changes. Explain.

V. Answer the following questions in about eight to ten sentences. 2X4= 8

17. Bal Gangadhar Tilak played an important role in inspiring nationalist movements among
Indians. Justify.

OR

The role of Subhash Chandra Bose in the freedom struggle of India is a milestone. Justify.

18. List out the factors affecting utilisation of land.

V. 19. Draw the outline map of India and mark the following: 1+½+½ =2

a) Rana Pratapa Sagara

b) Kandla
 DISTRICT INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING, BENGALURU URBAN AND
OFFICE OF DDPI, DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, BENGALURU SOUTH
SSLC SERIES OF EXAMS - 2024-2025
SOCIAL SCIENCE (85E) QUESTION PAPER – 4 MAX MARKS: 40

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I. Four alternatives are given for each of the following incomplete
statements Choose the correct one and write the complete answer along
with its letter of the alphabet 4x1=4
1.The integration of provinces of India was done by
A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
C) Babu Rajendra Prasad D) Fazal Ali
2. Article 24 of our Constitution declares that
A) employing children below 14 years for work is a cognizable offence.
B) all children under 14 years should be provided with free and compulsory
education. C) it is the duty of the Constitution to
protect the welfare of the opportunity less minority children
D) it is the duty of the government to support the education interest of
Scheduled Caste and Tribes
3. This city is called the ‘Manchester of India’
A) Bangalore B) Mumbai C) Chennai D) Kolkata
4. World Consumers’ Day is celebrated on
A) March 15 B) May 1 C) June 5 D) December 10

II. Answer the following questions in a sentence each

3x1=3
5. What is the main function of WHO?
6. Who presents the Central budget in the Lok Sabha?
7. Along with which coast the coastal erosion is more severe?

III. Answer the following questions in 2 to 4 sentences each: 4x2=8

8. What were the problems faced by India after Independence?
9. “How was Junagadh merged with India?
10. The UN Security Council plays very important role in keeping World Peace.
Justify.
OR
SAARC plays very important role in uniting South Asian countries. Justify.
11. Mention the four important objectives of the Consumer Protection Act.
IV. Answer the following questions in Six sentences each: 5x3=15
12. What were the causes for World War II?
13. Explain the achievements of UNO.
14. What are the causes for Child Labour?
OR
What are the effects of Child Marriage?
15. What are the factors influencing the location of an industry?
OR
What are the effects of cyclones?
16. Explain the differences between personal finance and public finance.

V. Answer the following questions in about eight sentences /point each:

4x2=8
17. ‘Nazi ideology destroyed Germany’. Justify this statement. Or
In the two world wars England would not have won without the cooperation
of India’s Army. Justify
18. What are causes of Floods?

VI. 19. Draw the outline map of India and mark the following 1+½+½ =2
a) Bhadravati b) Koyna