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Maximum Marks: 90 vf/kdre vad % 90
General Instructions : (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi)
The question paper has 31 questions in all. All questions are compulsory. Marks are indicated against each question. Questions from serial number 1-10 are Multiple Choice Questions. question carries one mark. Questions from serial number 11 to 22 are 3 mark questions. Answer of questions should not exceed 80 words each. Questions from serial number 23 to 30 are 5 mark questions. Answer of questions should not exceed 120 words each. Question number 31 is a map question of 4 mark from Geography only. completion, attach the map inside your answer book.
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The term used for the indigenous people of Africa South of Sahara desert is :
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3.
4.
5.
(a)
Gypsies
(b)
Negroes
(c)
Lamas
(d)
Mangols
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The tax called `TITHE‟ was collected from the French peasants by : (a)
Nobles
(b)
Church
(c)
Emperor
(d)
Army Commander
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following states of India does not share its land boundary with Pakistan? (a)
Rajasthan
(b)
Punjab
(c)
Himachal Pradesh
(d)
Gujarat
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following rivers does not make delta ? (a)
Narmada
(b)
Kaveri
(c)
Godawari
(d)
Mahanadi
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Which was the only country in the world to grant Universal Adult Franchise to its citizens by 1 Page 2 of 9
1900 ? (a)
Russia
(b)
Germany
(c)
USA
(d)
New Zealand
1900
6.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Choose the correct meaning of the term “VETO” : (a)
It means to pass a decision by majority.
(b)
It means to pass a decision by two third majority.
(c)
It means the right to stop a decision by a single member.
(d)
It means to adopt a decision by a single member.
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(a) (b) (c) (d)
7.
Who among the following was not a member of the Constituent Assembly? (a)
Abdul Kalam Azad
(b)
Mahatma Gandhi
(c)
Rajendra Prasad
(d)
Durgabai Deshmukh
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(d)
8.
What is the basic constraint in raising farm production ? (a)
Lack of technology
(b)
Poor irrigation facilities
(c)
Fixed Land Area
(d)
Poverty
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(a) (b) (c) (d)
9.
What is the major aim of „Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan‟? (a)
To provide elementary education to women
(b)
To provide elementary education to rural poor
(c)
To provide elementary education to all children in the age group of 6 - 14 years
(d)
To provide elementary education to urban poor
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(a) (b) (c)
6 - 14
(d)
10.
Which one of the following comes under secondary sector? (a)
Mining
(b)
Banking
(c)
Weaving
(d)
Farming
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11.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
3x1=3
Explain three factors which led to the rise of Hitler in Germany.
OR „Liberals of European states were not democratic.‟ Justify the statement by giving three 3x1=3 examples
12.
Explain the impact on Germany because of her refusal to pay war compensation in 1923.
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1923
OR Which steps were taken by Lenin to improve agriculture and economy of Russia ?
3
13.
What is the significance of India‟s location ? Highight any three points.
3
14.
Explain the terms Bhabar and Terai as relief features of Northern Plains.
1½+1½ =3
15.
How is Himadri range different from Himachal range ? Mention any three differences.
3
16.
Differentiate between the salient features of the East flowing rivers and the West flowing 1½+1½ =3 rivers of peninsular India.
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17.
Explain any three salient features of democracy.
3x1=3
18.
“Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens” explain.
3
19.
What is meant by “Secular” and “Sovereign” ? Explain.
20.
Mention any three negative effects of Green Revolution.
21.
1½+1½ =3
3x1=3
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Why is “Educated Unemployment” a peculiar problem in India? Explain.
22.
Give reasons to explain why women are engaged in low paid work ?
3
23.
What was the main aim of the French National Assembly ? List out the main features of the Constitution of 1791 ?
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1791
24.
Describe the social causes leading to the outbreak of French Revolution.
5
25.
Who all were considered as “undesirable‟ by the Nazis and why?
5
OR How were the Russian peasants different from the other European peasants? Write any five 5x1=5 differences. Page 6 of 9
26.
27.
„The diverse physical features of India are of immense value‟. Justify the statement by 5x1=5 giving five suitable examples.
What is a military coup? Why can‟t Pakistan under General Musharraf be called a true democracy?
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28.
What is constitution ? What is its importance ?
5
29.
2½+2½ How do the medium and large farmers obtain capital for farming ? How is it different from =5 obtaining capital by small farmers ?
30.
Explain the initiatives taken by the Government to improve elementary education in India ?
31.
Two features (A) and (B) are marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify 2+2=4 these features with help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked in the map. (A) A mountain range. (B) The river which form an estuary. AND Locate and label the following on the outline map of India. (i) Anaimudi peak (ii) Southernmost point of the Indian Union (A)
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(B)
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(B)
(i) (ii) 31B. The following question is for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of Map Q. No. 31 : 31 (1) (2) (3) (4)
4x1=4
Name the longest river of India. Name the southern part of West coast. Which is the highest mountain peak in India ? Which strait separates India and Sri Lanka ?
