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Time : 3 hrs.
260913
M.M. : 90
General Instructions:
1. The question paper has 31 questions in all. All the questions are compulsory.
2. Marks are indicated against each question.
3. Questions of serial number 1 to 10 are multiple choice questions carrying one mark each.
4. Questions of serial number 11 to 22 carry three marks each. Answer to these questions should not
exceed 80 words.
5. Questions of serial number 23 to 30 carry five marks each. Answer to these questions should not
exceed 120 words.
6. Question no. 31 is a map question of four marks from Geography. After completion, attach the map in
your answer sheet.
Q.1
Q.2
Q.3
Q.4
Q.5
Q.6
Q.7
Q.8
1877
b)
1888
c)
1874
d)
1890
(1)
(1)
a)
b)
c)
d)
personal development
c)
development of society
(1)
b)
development of an individual
(1)
a)
Congress
b)
Left front
c)
d)
BJP
Which one of the following rights is available to the citizens of India and not to the
citizens of Saudi Arabia ?
a)
b)
c)
d)
(1)
a)
South-west
b)
North-east
c)
South-east
d)
North-west
Thorny forest
b)
Montane forest
c)
Mangrove forest
d)
literacy level
inadequate safe drinking water
(1)
b)
d)
(1)
(1)
Q.9
Q.10
Which one of the following does not ensure food security to the people?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Gramin Bank
b)
Grain Bank
c)
Commercial Bank
d)
(1)
(1)
Q.11
Q.12
(3)
Q.13
Why is the distribution of population in India uneven? Give any three reasons.
(3)
Q.14
(3)
Q.15
Explain three categories into which forests were divided as per the Forest Act of 1878.
(3)
Q.16
Test Cricket is a unique game in many ways. Discuss three ways in which it is different
from other team games.
(3)
Q.17
(3)
Q.18
(3)
Q.19
The Judiciary in India is independent of executive and legislature? Justify the statement
in three points.
(3)
Q.20
(3)
Q.21
(3)
Q.22
Explain any three causes for the wide spread poverty in India.
(3)
Q.23
Where is Bastar located? Why did people of Bastar rise in revolt against the British in
1910? What were the results of this rebellion?
(1+2+2)
Q.24
Why did the process of deforestation gather momentum during the colonial rule in India?
Explain any five reasons.
(5)
Q.25
Write two points of differences between amateurs and professionals. The Battle of
Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eton. Justify your answer with any three
suitable arguments.
(2+3)
Q.26
Name the two houses of parliament in India. Which of the two houses is more powerful?
Justify your answer with any three suitable arguments.
(1+1+3)
Q.27
What are fundamental rights? Name any two of them. Which fundamental right is being
violated under the following conditions?
(1+1+3)
i)
A temple in Orissa had separate entry doors for dalits and non-dalits.
ii)
A large number of poor children aged between 7 and 12 were found working in
the mines of Karnataka.
iii)
(1+2)
Q.28
What are the significant features of the National Population Policy 2000?
(5)
Q.29
(5)
Q.30
Explain with three examples the role of cooperatives in food security in India.
(5)
(2/3)
Q.31
b)
c)
d)
(14=4)
(3/3)