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SOCIAL SCIENCE
(1) PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS
HISTORY

2018
 Why were big European powers met in Berlin in 1885 ? (1)
OR
Why were merchants from towns in Europe began to move countryside
in seventeenth and eighteenth centuries ?
OR
Why did Charles Booth, a Liverpool ship owner conduct the first social
survey of low skilled workers in the East End of London in 1887 ?
 Why did the Roman Catholic Church impose control over publishers and
booksellers ? (1)
OR
Why do novels use vernacular ?
 Describe the impact of ‘Rinderpest’ on people’s livelihoods and local
economy in Africa in the 1890s. (3)
OR
Describe any three major problems faced by Indian cotton weavers in
nineteenth century.
OR
Describe any three steps taken to clean up London during nineteenth
century.
 “The ‘Print Revolution’ had transformed the lives of people changing
their relationship to information and knowledge.” Analyse the
statement. (3)
OR
 Distinguish between the themes of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ and ‘Jane Eyre’
novels written by Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte respectively.
 Describe the explosive conditions prevailed in Balkans after 1871 in
Europe. (5)
OR
Describe the role of different religious groups in the development of
anti-colonial feelings in Vietnam.
 How did Non-Cooperation movement start with participation of middle
class people in the cities ? Explain its impact on the economic front.
OR
Why was Congress reluctant to allow women to hold any position of
authority within the organisation ? How did women participate in Civil
Disobedience Movement ? Explain. (5)
 Two features a and b are marked on the given political outline map of
India. Identify these features with the help of the following information
and write their correct names on the lines marked near them : (2)
(a) The place where the Indian National Congress Session was held.
(b) The place where Gandhiji organized ‘Satyagraha’ in favour of cotton
mill workers.

2017
 “The Ho Chi Minh Trail became advantageous to Vietnamese in the war
against U.S.” support the statement with arguments.
 What type of flag was designed during the ‘Swadeshi Movement’ in
Bengal?Explain its main features. (3)
 “The plantation workers in assam had their own understanding of
Mahatma Gandhi and the nation of Swaraj”.Support the statement with
arguments. (3)
 Why had the Indian government put barriers to foreign trade and
foreign investment after independence? Analyse the reason. (3)

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 Why did mahatma Gandhi decide to call off the civil disobedience
movement? (5)
 Describe the popular struggle of Bolivia. (5)

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2016
 Who remarked “when Frace sneezes the rest of Europe catches cold”.
Or
Who were called colons in Vietnam?

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 What type of flag was designed during ‘Swadeshi Movement’ in Bengal?
Explain its main features (3)
 “The plantation workers in Assam had their own understanding of
mahatma Gandhi and the nation of swaraj”.Support the statement with
arguments. (3)

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 Why did Mahatma Gandhi decide to call off the Civil Disobedience
Movement? Explain. (5)
 Describe the popular struggle of Bolivia. (5)
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 Explain the process of unification of Italy.
OR
Explain any three steps taken by the French to develop cultivation in the
Mekong Delta. (3)
 How was Rowlatt Act opposed by the people in India? Explain with
examples. (3)
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 “Dalit participation was limited in the Civil Disobedience Movement”.

Examples the statements.
 How did the struggle of the Nepali people become a source of
inspiration to democrats all over the world? Explain. (5)

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2012

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 Explain the circumstances under which Gandhiji decided to call off the
Civil Disobedience Movement in 1931. (3)
 Describe the ‘second popular movement for democracy’ of Nepal. (3)
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 Who was Alluri Sitaram Raju? Explain his role in inspiring the rebels with
Gandhiji’s ideas. (4)

2011

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2010

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 What is the criteria used by World Development Report 2006 for
classifying countries? (1)

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 How did print culture develop in Europe? Explain. (3)
Or
Explain any three features of the early Bengali novels.

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 Explain any four reasons for stained relationship between the Sinhala
and Tamil communities. (4)

GEOGRAPHY

2018
 Classify resources on the basis of origin. (1)
 How has the ever increasing number of industries in India made worse
position by exerting pressure on existing fresh water resources ?
Explain.(3)
 “Dense and efficient network of transport is a pre-requisite for local and
national development.” Analyse the statement. (3)
 How is the issue of sustainability important for development ? Explain
with examples. (3)
 Locate and label the following with appropriate symbols on the same
given outline political map of India. (3)
(i) Raja Sansi – International Airport
(ii) Bhadravati – Iron and Steel Plant
(iii) Software Technology Park of West Bengal

2017
 Why should the use of cattle cake as fuel be discouraged? (1)
 Why is the supervision of the functioning of formal sources of loans
necessary? (1)
 ‘Consumption of energy in all forms has been rising all over the country.
There is an urgen need to develop a sustainable path of energy
development and energy saving’. Suggest and explain any three
measures to solve this burning problem. (3)
 Suggest any three steps to minimise the environmental degradation
caused by the industrial development in India. (3)
 Explain the importance of conservation of mineral. Highlight any three
measures to conserve them. (5)

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2016
 Why should the use of cattle cake as fuel be discouraged? (1)

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 “Roadways still have an edge over railways in India .” Support the
statement with arguments. (5)
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2013

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 Differenciate between metallic and non-metallic minerals with
examples.
 Which state is the largest producer of manganese in India? Mention any
four uses of manganese. (3)
 Explain any five measures to control industrial pollution in India. (5)
 Describe any five measures to control industrial pollution in India. (5)

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2012

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 Why is iron and steel industry called the basic industry? Explain any
three reason.
 Mention any four merits any two demerits of air transport.
 Why is conservation of mineral resources essential? Explain any three
methods of conserving mineral resources. (4)

2011
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2010
 Classify resources into two groups on the basis of their origin. (1)
 Mention the showing period of Kharif crops. (1)
 What is the traditional system of rain water harvesting used in
Rajasthan? (1)
 Name the industry which uses limestone as its main material. (1)
 Explain any four reasons responsible for water scarcity in India. (4)
 Write any four characteristics of Kandla sea port. (4)

ECONOMICS
 2018
 ‘A challenge is not just any problem but an opportunity for progress.’
Analyse the statement. (1)
 State any two goals of development other than income. (1)
 When we produce goods by exploiting natural resources, in which
category of economic sector such activities come ? (1)
 Give any two examples of informal sector of credit. (1)
 Distinguish the service conditions of organized sector with that of
unorganized sector. (3)
 Why is cheap and affordable credit important for the country’s
development ? Explain any three reasons. (3)
 How can consumer awareness be spread among consumers to avoid
exploitation in the market place ? Explain any three ways. (3)
 Why is the economic strength of a country measured by the
development of manufacturing industries ? Explain with examples.(5)
 How has foreign trade been integrating markets of different countries ?
Explain with examples. (5)
OR
How do we feel the impact of globalization on our daily life ? Explain
with examples.

2017
 Why do MNCs set up their offices and factories in those regions where
they get cheap labour and other resources? (1)
 If any damage is done to a consumer by a trader, under which consumer
right one can move to consumer court to get compensation. (1)
 Classify industries on the basis of source of raw material. How are they
different from each other? (3)
 “Deposits with the banks are beneficial to the depositors as well as to
the nation”. Examine the statement. (3)
 “Rules and regulations are required for the protection of the consumer
in the market place.” Justify the statement with arguments. (3)
 “Roadways still have an edge over railways in India” support the
statement with arguments. (5)
 How can the formal sector loans be made beneficial for poor farmers
and workers? Suggest any five measures. (5)
 Describe the impact of globalisation on Indian economy with examples.
(5)

2015
 Why do MNCs set up their offices and factories in those regions where
they get cheap labour and other resources? (1)
 Why is the supervision of the functioning of formal sources of loans
necessary? (1)
 Classify industries on the basis of sources of raw material. How are they
different from each other? (3)
 Suggest any three steps to minimise the environmental degradation
caused by the industrial development in India. (3)
 “Deposits with the banks are beneficial to the depositers as well as to
the nation”. Explain the statement. (3)
 Why had the Indian government put barriers to foreign investment after
independence? Analyse the reasons. (3)
 “Rules and regulations are required for the protection of the consumers
in the market place.” Justify the statement with arguments. (3)
 How can the formal sector loans be made beneficial for poor farmers
and workers? Suggest any five measures. (5)
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2013

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 “Agriculture and industry move hand in hand.”. analyse the statement
with three examples. (3)
 How do Multi-National Companies manage to keep the cost of
production of their goods low? Explain with examples. (3)
 How is money used as a medium of exchange? Explain with examples.(3)
 How do we participate in the market as producers and consumers?
Explain with three examples. (3)
 How have our markets been transformed in recent years? Explain with
examples. (5)
 Why are rules and regulations required for the protection of consumers,
in the market place? Explain with examples. (5)

2012

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 How has foreign trade been integrating markets of different countries in
the world? Explain with examples? (3)
 “information and communication technology has played a major role in
spreading out products and services across countries.” Support the
statement. (3)
 How do ‘consumer protection councils ’ help consumers? Explain three
ways. (3)
 Explain the circumstances under which markets do not work in a fair
manner. (3)

2011

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2010
 In which two different forms do we participate in the market? (1)
 Why are rules and regulations required for the protection of consumers
interest in the market place? Explain two reasons. (3)
 Give four reasons for the rising importance of tertiary sector in India. (4)
 How does the use of money make exchange of things easier? Explain
with examples. (4)
Explain the role of technology in stimulating globalization process. (4)

POLITICAL SCIENCE

2018
 Describe any three provisions of amendment made in ‘Indian
Constitution’ in 1992 for making ‘Three-Tier’ government more effective
and powerful. (3)
 Explain the three factors that are crucial in deciding the outcome of
politics of social divisions. (3)
 “Secularism is not an ideology of some political parties or persons, but it
is one of the foundations of our country.” Examine the statement. (3)
 “The Government of India has introduced various institutional and
technological reforms to improve agriculture in the 1980s and 1990s.”
Support this statement with examples. (5)
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Compare ‘intensive subsistence farming’ with that of ‘commercial
farming’ practiced in India.
 Describe any five major functions of political parties performed in a
democracy. (5)
 “Democracy stands much superior to any other form of government in
promoting dignity and freedom of the individual.” Justify this statement.
OR
“Democracies lead to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens.”
Justify this statement. (5)

2017
 Distinguish between pressure groups and political parties by stating any
one point of distinction. (1)
 Why did India adopt multi party system. (1)
 Name any two sectional interest groups. (1)
 What is meant by regional political party? State the conditions required
to be recognised as a ‘regional political party’. (3)
 What are public interest pressure groups? Describe their functioning?
(3)
 Which three challenges do you feel are being faced by political parties in
India? Give your opinion. (3)
 “Political parties are a necessary condition for a democracy”. Analyse the
statement with examples. (5)

2015
 Distinguish between pressure groups and political parties by stating any
one point of distinction. (1)
 Why did India adopt ,multi-party system? (1)
 Name any two sectional interest groups. (1)
 If any damage is done to consumer by a trader, under which consumer
court to get competition. (1)
 What is meant by regional political party? State the conditions required
to be recognised as a ‘regional political party’. (3)
 What are public interest pressure groups? Describe their functioning. (3)
 Which three challenges do you feel are being faced by political parties in
India? Give your opinion. (3)
 “Political parties are a necessary condition for a democracy ”. analyse
the statement with exampkes. (5)

2013

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 Name the national political party which gets inspiration from India’s
ancient culture and values. Mention four features of that party. (3)
 “Legal-constitutional changes by themselves cannot overcome
challenges to democracy”. Justify the statement with an example.(3)
 “An ideal government would not only keep itself away from corruption
but also make fighting corruption and black money a top priority.”
Justify the statement by highlighting the values attached to it.(3)
 “Democracy is seen to be good in principle but felt to be not so good in
practice.” Justify the statements.
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 Explain the improvements made by Indian Railways in its functioning. (3)

 How do pressure groups and movements exert pressure on politics?
Explain with an example. (3)
 How do state or regional political parties contribute in strengthening
federalism and democracy in India? Explain with examples. (3)
 How are some countries in the world facing foundation challenge of
democracy? Explain with examples. (3)
 Explain any four ways in which democracies have been able to reduce
inequality and poverty. (4)
 Which government body supervises the functioning of formal sources of
loans in India? Explain its functioning. (4)

2011

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2010
 Name any two subjects which are include in the Union List. (1)
 Define the term ‘Federalism’. (1)
 Analyse the role of merchants and the industrialists in the Civil
Disobedience Movement. (3)
 How do the social divisions affect politics ? explain giving example of
Northern Ireland. (3)
 Explain any three factors which are responsible for breaking down the
old notions of caste hierarchy. (3)
 Describe in brief, any four features of movement for democracy in
Nepal. (4)
 “Democracy is better form of government than other forms of
governments.” Justify the statements. (4)
(2)FINAL CONCLUSION(Imp. Topics/questions)
HISTORY[20]
 Chapter 1: The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
 Stavic nationalist struggle in 10th century.
 Ideology of liberalism (19th century).
 Important features of civil code.
 Role of women in the nationalist struggles in Europe.
 Role of culturing in creating the idea of Nation in Europe.
 Topic related to unification of Germany & Italy.

 Chapter 2: The Nationalist Movement in Indo-China

 The role of Ho Chi Minh in The Vietnamese struggle for
independence.
 Idea of civilizing missiom during mid-nineteenth century by
France.
 Civilising mission of the colonisers.
 What are the new challenges faced by the new Republic of
Vietnam after 1954.
 Phan Chu Trinh’s objective for Vietnam

 Chapter 3: Nationalism in India(One of the most imp.)

 Idea of Satyagraha.
 How the first world war helped in the growth of the
national movement in India.
 Rowlatt act (Impact on Indians)
 Non-Cooperation movement
 + map work

 Chapter 4: The making of Global World

 Import of technology on food availability.
 The impact of Great Depression on Indian Economy
 Decision of MNCs to relocate production to Asian countries.
  Different types of global exchanges which took place before
17th century
 Death of men of working-age in Europe because of the
World War.
 Abolishing Corn Laws decision
 Global transfer of disease in the pre-modern world helped
in the colonisation of the Americas.

 Chapter 5: The Age of Industrialisation

 The impact of The First World War on Indian Industries.
 Women workers in Britain attached the spinning Jenny.
 How did the East India Company procure regular supplies of
cotton and silk textiles from Indian weaver.
 East India company appointed gomasthas to supervise
weavers in India.
 Surat port topic

 Chapter 6: Work Life and Leisure

 The effect of nineteeth century city development on
ecology & environment.
 Why a number of Bombay films were about the lives of
migrants?
 Well-off Londoners supported the need to build housing for
the poor (19th century).
 Population of London expanded from the middle of the
eighteenth century.
 What led to the major expansion of Bombay’s population in
the mid-19th century.

 Chapter 7: Print Culture and the modern World

 ‘Print culture created the conditions within which French
Revolution occured’.Explain?
 Spread of Print culture in India-reviews of Indians.
 The Vernacular Press Act.
  According to Gandhiji – Swaraj is fight for liberty of speech,
liberty of the press, and freedom of association, Why?

 Chapter 8: Novels,Society and History

 The picture of the new middle class which the novel
parksha-guru portrays.
 Justify the statement-‘Pariksha Guru is considered landmark
in the history of Hindi novel.’
 Why did Charles Dickens write about the terrible effects of
industrialisation on people’s life.
 What actions Crusoe make us see him as a typical coloniser?
 In what ways was the novel in colonial India useful for both
the colonisers as well as the nationalists?

GEOGRAPHY[20]
 Chapter 1: Resources & Development
 The steps having black soil or name of the crop which is
mainly grown in it.
 Explain the statement-“Conservation of resources is vital for
development”.
 Explain the statement-“Degradation of land is a cause of
worry”.
 What are the steps which can be taken to control soil
erosion in the hilly areas.
 + map work.

 Chapter 3: Water Resources

 How modern adaptations of traditional rainwater
harvesting methods are being carried out to conserve and
store water.
 What is the solution for the problem statement-“India is
heading towards water scarcity”.
 What are the problems caused by setting up of projects and
dams.
 Chapter 4: Agriculture
 Rice cultivation methods.
 Name an important beverage crop and specify the
geographical conditions for its growth.
 Establish the difference between Commercial farming
and Subsistence farming with the help of a suitable
example.
 +map work

 Chapter 5: Mineral and Energy Resources

 Map work for identification of places where iron or ore
mines, mica mines, coal mines, oil fields, Bauxite
deposits, Mica deposits.
 Map work of locating and labelling of Power plants.

 Chapter 6: Manufacturing Industries

 Reason for maximum Jute textile mills in hugli Basin.
 Factors affecting location of the industry: Physical,
Human
 +Map work

 Chapter 7: Lifelines of National Economy

 Definition of trade and difference b/w International amd
local trade.
 Why transport and communication called the lifelines of
Indian economy?
 +map work
 POLITICAL SCIENCE[20]

 Chapter 1: Power Sharing

 The different form of Power sharing in modern
democracies.
 Recognize the form of power sharing which is
represented by the community Government in Belgium.

 Chapter 2: Federalism
 Important features of Federalism.
 Major steps taken by Indian Government towards
decentralization in 1992.
 Difference between a federal form of government and a
unitary one?
 Similarity with Belgium in Federalism.

 Chapter 3: Democracy and Diversity

 Factors that determine the outcomes of politics of social
divisions.
 When a social difference become a social division.
 Explain the statement- In a democracy, political
expression of social divisions is very normal and can be
healthy.

 Chapter 4: Gender, Religion and Caste

 Different forms of communal politics .
 How caste inequalities are still continuing in India.
 Why caste alone cannot determine election results in
India.
 Politics and communalism.
 Chapter 6: Political Parties
 Challenges faced by political parties.
 Role of money and muscle power during elections.
 Lack of internal democracy within a political party.

 Chapter 7: Outcomes of Democracy

 How democracy produce an accountable responsive and
legitimate government?
 Conditions under which democracies accommodate
social diversities?
 Compare dictatorship and other alternative government.

 Chapter 8: Challenges to Democracy

 How can democracy be reformed and deepened?
 What can an ordinary citizen play in deepening
democracy?
 Challenges to democracy in India.

ECONOMICS[20]
 Chapter 1: Development
 Need of health and educational development.
 Human development indicators.
 Explain the statement-“Sustainable Development is a
crucial step for the development of a country.”
 Health indicators.

 Chapter 2: Sectors of Indian Economy

 Rising importance of tertiary sector,
 How are sectors divided?
 Protective measures for unorganised sector workers.
 Chapter 3: money and Credit
 Money as a medium exchange.
 Why banks ask for collateral while giving loans.
 Elements in the economic development.
 Why formal sources of credit preferred over the informal
source of credit?

 Chapter 4: Globalisation and The Indian Economy

 Impact of globalization in India.
 Role of MNCs in the economic development
 What are the benefits of joint production of MNCs with
local companies?
 Foreign trade and interaction of Markets.

 Chapter 5: Consumer Rights

 What is the role of government in consumer protection?
 Factors causing exploitation of consumer.
 Identification of logo or marks.
 Explain the statement“Consumer movement can be
effective only with the consumer’s active involvement.”

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