Section A
History (20 marks)
1. Who arote the Spirit of Laws? (1)
(a) John Locke (b) Jacques Rousseau (c) Voltaire (d) Montesquieu
2. Choose the correctly matched pair. (1)
(i) Weimar Republic – (a) A book written by Hitler
(ii) Treaty of Versailles - (b) Nazi killing operations
(iii) Holocaust - (c)Peace treaty after Ist world was
(iv) Mein Kamph – (d) System of Democratic government
a. (i) - a (ii) - c (iii) - b (iv) - d b. (i) - c (ii) - d (iii) - b (iv) - a
c. (i) - d (ii) - c (iii) - b (iv) - a d. (i) - d (ii) - c (iii) - a (iv) - b
3. Correct the following statements and rewrite. (1)
The Enabling Act established democracy in Germany.
4. Who introduced collectivisation of agriculture in Russia? (1)
(a) Lenin (b) Louis XVI (c) TSAR (d) Stalin
5. What was the basic idea os Socialism? (2)
Or
Who was Napoleon?
7. Mention and three terms of the Treaty of Versailles. (3)
Or
Discuss any three causes of the French Revolution.
8. Explain any five drawbacks of the Weimar Republic. (5)
OR
What were the Social, Economic and Political conditions in Russia before 1905?
9. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow. (2+1+1)
In 1789, the economic and social conditions in France were extremely miserable. Under the rule of King Louis XVI, government expenditure kept increasing. France’s involvement in the American War of Independence had placed a heavy burden of debt on the country. The tax system was also unequal—members of the First and Second Estates (clergy and nobility) were exempt from most taxes, while the Third Estate (peasants, workers, and the middle class) had to bear all the taxes. Rising prices, poor harvests, and the high cost of everyday goods made life even more difficult for ordinary people. Discontent grew, and people started demanding political rights. In this situation, the meeting of the Estates General was called, which eventually led to the beginning of the French Revolution.
Questions
(a) Mention any two major causes of the economic crisis in France. (2 marks)
(b) Give two reasons why people of the Third Estate were dissatisfied. (1 mark)
(c) Why was the meeting of the Estates General significant? (1 mark)
MAP SKILL-BASED QUESTION (2)
10. Outline Political map of France (Locate)
- Bordeaux
- Nantes
- Paris
- Marseille
SECTION B
GEOGRAPHY (20 marks)
11. India is bounded by the ___________ in the northwest.
a) Indian Ocean b) Peninsular Plateau c) Western Ghats d) Young Fold Mountains
12. The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats.
a) Anai Mudi b) KanchenJunga c) Mahendergiri d) Khasi
13. ______ river known as 'Dakshin Gang'.
a) Godawari b) Ganga c) Krishna d) Bhagirathi
14. ______ is a local wind which is hot and dry.
a) loo b) Jet stream c) Kal Baisakhi d) None
15. india first cencus held in_________
a) 1872 b) 1947 c) 1950 d) R1885
16. Fill in the blanks:
________ is the calculated as the number of persons per unit area.
Section B: Two Marks Question (1 x 2 = 2 marks)
17. Why are the northen plains primarily an agriculture belt? any two
Section C: Five Marks Question (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
18. Explain the major characteristics of the Northen plains of India.
19. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: (1+2+1)
India has a dense and varied drainage system consisting of major rivers such as the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra. These rivers are perennial because they are fed by both rainfall and glaciers. The Peninsular rivers like the Godavari, Krishna, Narmada, and Tapi depend largely on rainfall and are seasonal. Himalayan rivers form large meanders, carry huge amounts of alluvium, and have long courses. In contrast, Peninsular rivers flow over hard rocks, have shorter courses, and form shallow valleys. The drainage pattern of a river system is influenced by the slope of land, underlying rock structure, and climatic conditions.
Questions
(a) Why are the Himalayan rivers perennial? (1 mark)
(b) Mention two characteristics of Peninsular rivers. (2 marks)
(c) Name any one factor that influences the drainage pattern of a river system. (1 mark)
MAP SKILL-BASED QUESTION (2)
20. On the same map of India locate and label the following with suitable symbols: (3)
• The state highest and lowest density of population.
• Lakes:- Wular, Pulicat, Chilika (any two)
• Mountain:- The Karakoram, The Aravali, The Shivalik (any two)
SECTION C
POLITICAL SCIENCE (20 marks)
20. Democracy is a form of government in which rulers are elected by the_______.
(a) People (b) President (c) Monarch (d) Single party
21. Assertion (A): Apartheid was an opperssive systme.
Reason (R): It divided the people and labelled them on the basis of their skin colour.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(c) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(d) Both (A) and (R) are false.
22. Into how many constituencies India is divided into during the Loksabha elections?
a) 545 b) 543 c) 550 d) 245
23. correct the following statement and rewrite
President is the head of the government.
24. What is trafficking. (2)
25. What are political executives? (2)
26. What is rigging? (3)
Or
Define Segregation
27. Difference between Democratic and NonDemocratic form of government. (5)
Or
With reference to the Indian Constitution answer the following questions:
(a) When was it passed? (b) When was it enforced (c) Why was this date chosen?
28. Read the given extract and answer the following questions. (1+2+1)
In a democracy like India, elections are conducted at regular intervals to choose representatives. Through elections, citizens get the power to change the existing government if they are unhappy with its policies. Elections also ensure that leaders cannot misuse their power because they are accountable to the people. Free and fair elections include features like a secret ballot, independent Election Commission, and equal opportunities for all candidates. Without elections, democracy cannot function effectively.
Questions
(a) Why are elections necessary in a democracy? (1 mark)
(b) Mention any two features of free and fair elections. (2 marks)
(c) Who conducts elections in India? (1 mark)
SECTION D
ECONOMICS (20marks)
29. What is meant by food security.
(a) food for rich people (b)food for urban people
© Pfood for all sections of the people (d) food for the poor
30. Whic of the following 'TRUE' for poverty line?
Statement 1 : Poverty line varies with time and location.
Statement 2 : India has begun to use Multidimensional Poverty Index.
(a) Only statement 1 (b) Only statement 2 (c) Both (1) & (2) (d) Neither (1) & (2)
31. Assertion (A): MGNREGA was launched in 2005.
Reason (R): It was launched to provide free and compulsary education to all.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(c) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(d) Both (A) and (R) are false.
32. Which of the following is considered investment in human capital?
(i) Training (ii) Education (iii) Health
(a) Only (i) & (ii) (b) Only (i) & (iii) (c) Only (ii) & (iii)) (d) All
(c) A government-employed teacher who receives a monthly salary and medical facilities
(d) A small shopkeeper
33. Finance raised to operate a business is called:
(a) Labour (b) Enterprise (c) Land (d) Capital
34. Read the information and write a single term :
To grow more than one crop on a piece of land during the year.
35.Analyse the role of health in human capital formaion. (3)
36. What is minimum support price? (3)
37. Mention any two anti-poverty programmes adopted by the government . (3)
Or
What is importance of electricity for rural India?
38. What is the role of education in human capital formation? (5)
Or
Describe how the poverty line is estimated in India.
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