SECTION A.

MCQs (1X20=20)

1. Which of the following options represent the Laterite soil?

i. Well known for its Capacity to hold moisture.
ii. Formed due to intense leaching
iii. Consists of various Proportions of sand, silt and clay
iv. Agriculturally most Productive and densely populated.

A. Statement iand ii are correct.

B. Statement ii, iii & iv are correct
C. Statement iii & iv are correct
D. Statement ii is only correct.

2. Which of the following conservation Strategies do not directly involve community Participation?

A. Joint forest Management

B. Beej Bachao Andolan
C. Demarcation of Wildlife Sanctuaries
D. Chipko Movement

3. Identify the correct Option from the statements given below about the cultivation of wheat.
i. It is the main food crop, in the north and north-western part of the country.
ii. It is a crop which is used both as food and fodder.
iii. It is grown in the plains of north and north-eastern India, coastal areas and the deltaic regions.
iv. This rabi crop requires a cool growing season and bright sunshine at the time of ripening.

A. Statements i and iv are correct.

B. Statements ii and iii are correct.
C. Statement i is only correct.
D. Statements ii and iv are correct

4. Consider the statements given below and choose the correct answer
Statement i: By the mid-nineteenth century, Richard M. Hoe had perfected the power-driven
cylindrical press which could print up to six colours at a time.
Statement ii: In the nineteenth century, Lending libraries in England became instruments for
educating exclusively women.

A. Statement i is correct and ii is incorrect.

B. Statement i is incorrect and ii is correct
C. Both i & ii are incorrect
D. Both i & ii are correct

5. Identify the correct option that describes the movement given below:
The movement should begin with the surrender of titles that the government awarded, and a boycott
of civil services, army, police and courts.

A. Rowlatt Satyagraha
B. Civil Disobedience movement
C. Non-Cooperation Movement
D. Quit India Movement
6. Identify and arrange the following events in Chronological order:
i. Unification of Italy
ii. Unification of Germany
iii. The Napoleonic Code
iv. The Greek war of Independence

A. iv,iii,ii,i
B. ii,iv,i,iii
C. i,iv,iii,ii
D. iii,iv,i,ii

7. The above-mentioned picture is the cover of a German almanac designed by a journalist in

1798.Choose the name of the designer from the following options:

A. Friedrich List
B. John Martin
C. Andreas Rebmann
D. Giacomo Mantegazza

8. Which one of the following countries does not share its boundaries with Belgium?

A. Netherlands
B. Luxembourg
C. France
D. Sweden

9. Most of the victims of Communal riots in India are:

A. People from religious minorities
B. Women and children
C. Illiterate people
D. All of the above

10. In an Indian state, Communities X and Y have been engaged in a long-standing conflict over
issues of co-existence and resource sharing. The tensions have intensified, leading to a
demand from both communities for self-administration. What is the BEST option to solve this
conflict?
A. Collapsing the present government due to its inefficiency in governing the state
B. Delaying the demands of self-administration and maintaining the current power structure
C. Imposing strict regulations to control the movements and interactions of both
communities
D. Establishing an arrangement where both communities have a role in decision-making

11. Which of the following is the PRIMARY factor that contributed to the emergence of a Multi
Party System in India?

A. A Federal political system

B. Varied Economic conditions
C. Social and Geographical diversity
D. Low levels of Literacy
12.Which one of the following is not a cause of Communalism?

A. Religion is taken as the basis of the nation.

B. When one religion is discriminated against other
C. State has no official religion
D. Demands of one religious group are formed in opposition to another.

13. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

Column i | Column ii
A Bahujan Samaj Party i. Kanshi Ram
B. Nationalist Congress Party ii. State Party
C. Indian National Congress iii. United Progressive Alliance
D. All India Trinamool Congress iv. Mamata Banerjee

14. The above-mentioned image depicts the Outcomes of Democracy on:

A. Poverty
B. Social divisions
C. Dignity of freedom of the citizens
D. Economic equality

There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per
the codes provided below:

15. Assertion(A): When power is taken away from the Central and State governments and given
to the Local government, it is called decentralisation.
Reason (R): The basic idea behind decentralisation is that there are a large number of local
problems and issues which are best settled at the Central level.

A. Both Axand R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.

16. Mr. Pramod says he is a government teacher. Which of the following is right about him?

A. He works in Secondary sector

B. He works in Private sector
C. He works in Formal sector
D. He works in Public sector

17. Why do local people resist if industrialists want more dams?

A. They will be displaced.

B. Their lands will be submerged.
C. Disruption of lives of people
D. All of the above

18. A good way to measure the quality of life in countries across the world is by comparing their

A. Human Resource Index

B. Gross National Income
C. Human Development Index
D. Sustainable Development

19. A farmer sells wheat to a flour mill for Rs 12 per kg. The mill grinds the wheat and sells the
flour to a biscuit company for Rs 15 per kg. The biscuit company uses the flour and things
such as sugar and oil to make four packets of biscuits. It sells biscuits in the market to the
consumers for Rs 80 (Rs 20 per packet).
The value counted to calculate Gross Domestic Product is

A. Rs 15
B. Rs 80
C. Rs 12
D. Rs 27

20.In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason
(R). Read the statements and choose the correct option:

Assertion(A): A high Average Income is not indicative of the overall well-being or human
development in a country.
Reason(R): Average income does not cover indicators like level of literacy rate, health facilities and
public facilities in a country.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.

SECTION B
VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (2X4=8)

21. "Relationship between Religion and Politics do not seem very wrong or dangerous." Explain

22. "The First World War had two significant effects on Indian industries". Which are they?
OR
What is meant by 'Proto-Industrialisation'?

23. What steps have been adopted under the Indian Wildlife Act to protect endangered species of
animals?

24. Under what conditions does democracy incorporate Social diversities?

SECTION C
SHORT ANSWER- BASED QUESTIONS (3X5=15)

25. "Silk routes link the world in the Pre-modern era". Explain

26. Is it possible that an area or region may have ample water resources but is still facing water
scarcity? Explain with the help of three relevant examples.

27. 'Barriers on foreign trade and foreign investment were removed to a large extent in India
since 1991'. Justify the statement.
OR
"Technology has played a major role in spreading out production of services across '
countries." Support the statement.

28. "The creation of Linguistic states was the first and a major test for democratic politics in our
country". Justify the statement

29. Assume you are talking to someone who has a regular job in the Organised sector and
another who works in the Unorganised sector. Compare and contrast their working
conditions in all aspects.

IV SECTION D
LONG ANSWER- BASED QUESTIONS (5X4=20)

30. "Printing is the ultimate gift of God and the greatest one." Who remarked this statement and
Why?
OR
"The new-technology did not entirely displace the existing art of producing books by hand."
Explain.

31. Explain the pro-active approach adopted by the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
for preserving the natural environment and resources?
OR
Classify industries on the basis of raw materials used, how are they different from one
another? Explain the role of agro-based industries in the Indian economy.

32. "Political Parties are not free o challenges". Explain

OR
"Modern Democracy cannot exist without Political Parties". Justify.

33. "Majority of the credit needs of the poor households are met from informal sources". Why?
Is it necessary for banks and co-operatives to increase their lending in rural areas? Explain.
OR
"Self-Help Groups are the building blocks of the rural poor". Explain

SECTION-E
CASE- BASED QUESTIONS (4x3=12)

34. Read the given extract and answer the following questions:
In February 1992, Mahatma Gandhi decided to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement.
He felt the movement was turning violent in many places and satyagrahis needed to be
properly trained before they would be ready for mass struggles: Within the Congress, some
leaders were by now tired of mass struggles and wanted to participate in elections to the
provincial councils that had been set up by the Government of India Act of 1919. They felt
that it was important to Oppose British policies within the councils, argue for reform and also
demonstrate that these councils were not truly democratic.

34.1 Which incident compelled Gandhiji to withdraw the Non- Cooperation Movement?
34.2 Name the Party and its leaders which was formed within the Indian National Congress to
participate in the Provincial council Election that had been set up by the Government of India
Act of 1919
34.3 "Non-cooperation movement in the cities gradually slowed down for a variety of
reasons". State two important reasons.
35 Read the given extract and answer the following questions:

Conservation of minerals can be achieved through various methods. Recycling and reusing
mineral-based products can significantly reduce the demand for new minerals. Moreover,
substituting minerals with renewable resources wherever possible another effective
approach. Technological advancements can also play a crucial role in mineral conservation by
promoting efficient mining practices and encouraging the use of alternatives.

Both government and individuals have significant roles to play in mineral conservation.
Governments can implement strict regulations and promote research in alternative Materials.
On the other hand, individuals can contribute by reducing consumption, reusing products,
and recycling waste.

Conservation of minerals is not just an environmental issue but also a socio-economic one. It
requires a collective effort from governments, industries, and individuals. By understanding the
important of these finite resources and taking steps towards their conservation, we can ensure a
sustianable
for generations to come.

35.1 What is meant by 'Sustainable Development'?

35.2 What is a mineral?
35.3 Why should we conserve minerals? Suggest any two ways conserve minerals.