The document contains the model answers to a Social Science examination for S.S.L.C. It includes multiple choice questions and questions requiring short and longer answers on topics related to history, geography, economics and political science.
The document contains the model answers to a Social Science examination for S.S.L.C. It includes multiple choice questions and questions requiring short and longer answers on topics related to history, geography, economics and political science.
The document contains the model answers to a Social Science examination for S.S.L.C. It includes multiple choice questions and questions requiring short and longer answers on topics related to history, geography, economics and political science.
The document contains the model answers to a Social Science examination for S.S.L.C. It includes multiple choice questions and questions requiring short and longer answers on topics related to history, geography, economics and political science.
9. A — the increase in the production of foodgrains 1
10. D — Azim Premji. 1
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II. Answer the following questions in a sentence each : 14 1 = 14
11. More than 70% of the Indians were illiterate. 1
12. In order to propagate the ideals of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. 1
13. Because of the defeat of Russia in the hands of Japan. 1
14. It is inhuman and against human rights 1
15. Nelson Mandela 1
16. To avoid discrimination in remuneration. 1
17. To free children from exploitation and to rehabilitate. 1
18. i) The sunrays are perpendicular in the Northern hemisphere
ii) Days are quite long
iii) Away from the sea. ( Any one ) 1
19. By adopting technology. 1
20. This is the period of South-West monsoons. Farmers depend on it for
agriculture. 1
21. Due to deep excavation of earth to reach the ore deposits — Loosen the land. 1
22. Central Finance Minister. 1
23. Reserve Bank of India ( RBI ) 1
24. i) To establish industries in rural area.
ii) To provide integrated administrative support for promotion of
small scale industries in rural areas. ( any one ) 1
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III. Answer the following questions in two sentences each : 15 × 2 = 30
25. i) Compass
ii) Gun powder
iii) Naval equipment
iv) Maps.
Use of these scientific instruments made sea voyages easy. 4 1
2 2
26. i) Bidar
ii) Gulbarga
iii) Yadgir
iv) Koppal
v) Bellary
vi) Raichur. ( any four ) 4 1
2 2
27. i) Endless struggle
ii) Suppressive measures by Portuguese
iii) Liberation movement from Satyagrahis
iv) Intervention of Indian Army, India took control over Goa ( 1961 ).
OR
i) Shelter
ii) Employment
iii) Land
iv) Education
v) Health care
vi) Social environment
efforts were made to provide these facilities to refugees 4 1
2 2
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Qn. Value Points Total Nos. 28. i) Greatness of Aryan race ii) Only Germans are eligible to rule the world iii) Jews are responsible for Germans’ problems iv) Appointment of ministers called ‘Goebels’. v) Organisation of outfit called ‘Brown shirts’. vi) Mass massacres ( Holocaust ) vii) Concentration camps viii) Hitler’s ambition — cause for II World War. 4 1 2 2
29. i) Splits the society on the basis of religion.
ii) Creates threat iii) Affects National integrity iv) Leads to social unrest v) Ruins life and property. 4 1 2 2
30. i) Solves economic problems
ii) Promotes World Trade
iii) Promotes economic stability
iv) Promotes sound balance payment
v) Central Bank of central banks
vi) Strives to harmonize relations between advanced and poor
nations. 4 1 2 2
31. i) Self awareness, self motivation and mutual trust
ii) Social and economic necessities
iii) 10 - 20 members iv) Local groups. 4 1 2 2
32. i) It has rich deposits of minerals
ii) Rivers are helpful for the production of hydro-electricity
iii) Black soil, commercial farming. ( any two ) 2
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33. i) Contour ploughing
ii) Construction of bunds
iii) Development of terraced agricultural field
iv) Afforestation
v) Prevention of deforestation
vi) Control of livestock grazing
vii) Planned use of water
viii) Construction of check dams. ( any four ) 4 1
2 2 34. Evergreen Desert i) Regions receiving more than i) Regions receiving less than 250 cm of annual rainfall 50 cm of annual rainfall. ii) Trees are always green and ii) Short vegetation tall iii) Found in Western Ghats, iii) Found in Thar deserts and North-eastern states its adjoining states iv) Rose, Teak iv) Date, Palm. ( any two ) 2
35. i) Greenhouse effect
ii) Global warming
iii) Environmental pollution
iv) Resources get exhausted. ( any two ) 2
36. Helps
i) to learn about various incidents of different places
ii) to create awareness about the policies of the government
iii) to speed the developmental process
iv) for the development of Trade and Commerce
v) to strengthen the unity and stability of the country. ( any two ) 2
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37. i) Establishment of industrial areas outside the city limits
ii) Giving importance for rural handicrafts iii) Pura project iv) Transportation facilities from cities to rural areas v) Establishment of satellite towns. ( any two ) 2
38. i) Does not reveal the distribution of income
ii) May not increase the standard of life iii) Does not take into consideration education or health. ( any two ) 2
39. i) Cities are becoming garbage dumps
ii) Causes air, sound, water pollutions. 2 IV. Answer the following questions in six sentences each : 6 3 = 18 40. Political Causes i) Policy of Doctrine of Lapse ii) Satara, Jhansi, Udaipur, Jaipur came under British control iii) Cancellation of princely titles iv) Removal of kings from the power v) Unemployment of Soldiers. Economic Causes i) Industrial revolution ii) Unemployment of craftsmen iii) Heavy tax on sale of Indian goods. iv) Exploitation of farmers by Zamindars. v) Inam lands were taken back. ( Any three from each aspect ) 31 3 OR i) Introduction of systematic education. ii) Foundation laid for English education by William Bentinck. iii) Teaching of western literature, humanities and science. iv) Calcutta, Bombay, Madras — Universities v) Priority was given for Primary education vi) Establishment of Public Education Department. vii) Lord Curzon worked for the progress of education. 6 1 3 2
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41. i) National interest
ii) Geographical aspects
iii) Political situation
iv) Economic system
v) Defence capability
vi) Public opinion
vii) International circumstances. 6 1
2 3
OR
i) Indo-Soviet co-operation continued in political, economic and
other fields
ii) Russia condemned China’s aggression.
iii) Co-operation for Tashkent pact.
iv) Entered into 20 years treaty of peace, friendship and co-operation.
v) Russia assisted India to have steel plants at Bhilai and Bokaro
vi) Supporting India’s claim for permanent seat in the Security
Council of UNO. 6 1 2 3
42. i) Prohibition of practice of untouchability ( Art. 17 )
ii) Untouchability Crime Act, 1955
iii) Citizens’ Rights Protection Act, 1976
iv) Universal Suffrage, Right to equality
v) Reservation in educational, political, economic and employment
opportunities.
vi) The regulation of 1989 — State Govt.
vii) All citizens are equal. 6 1
2 3
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i) Population control ii) Encouragement to cottage industries iii) Agricultural Development iv) Industrial development v) Educational reforms vi) Five-Year Plans vii) Encouragement to vocational education viii) Rural development programmes ix) Employment guarantee programme. 6 1 2 3
43. i) Kandla ii) Mumbai iii) Marmagoa iv) New Mangalore port v) Kochi vi) Tuticorin vii) Chennai viii) Vishakhapatnam ix) Paradwip x) Kolkata xi) Haldia. 6 1 2 3 OR i) Availability of raw materials ii) Energy resources iii) Market iv) Transport facility v) Availability of labour vi) Port facility vii) Land availability at low cost viii) Technology 1 ix) Governmental policies. 6 2 3
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Qn. Value Points Total Nos. 44. i) Development of housing, education, health, hygiene, transport. ii) Improvement of knowledge, skills and capability iii) Making agriculture a profitable and attractive occupation iv) To avoid the migration of rural people to cities v) To improve small scale and cottage industries vi) Continued employment opportunities for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other backward classes vii) Providing essential facilities. 6 1 2 3 OR i) The net profit earned by RBI ii) The net profit generated by the Indian Railways iii) The revenue generated by the post and telecommunications iv) The revenue generated by the public sector industries v) The revenue generated by the coins & mints vi) Various types of the fees and penalties etc. 6 1 2 3 45. i) Facilitates a safe custody of money ii) Helps in making payments iii) Helps in collection of money iv) A/c holders may get advances and loans v) Helps in smooth financial transactions vi) A/c holders may get safe deposit locker facilities. OR i) It covers the risk of death, disability or loss ii) It encourages compulsory savings iii) It achieves the purpose of life assured iv) It gives the peace of mind v) It helps when loss of life occurs vi) It helps for social benefits vii) It promotes investment of funds viii) It facilitates for the payment of debits ix) It provides loan facility 1 x) Tax relief. 6 2 3
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Qn. Value Points Total Nos. V. Answer the following question in about eight sentences : 4 46. i) Advocated social and economic freedom ii) Fought against caste system iii) Mahad and Kalaram temple movements iv) Established ‘Bahishkruta Hitakarini Sabha’ v) Established ‘Swatantra Karmika Party’ vi) Published — Prabuddha Bharata Janata Mukanayaka Bahishkruta Bharata Papers vii) Worked towards the progress of agricultural labours viii) Chairman of constitution drafting committee ix) Served as Law Minister x) ‘Bharat Ratna’ awarded for his lifetime achievement. 8 1 2 4 VI. 47. India 1+3=4
