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Academic Year: 2024-2025
Date & Time: 25th February 2025, 10:30 am
Duration: 3h
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General Instructions :
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- This question paper contains 37 questions. All questions, are compulsary question paper is divided into six sections - sections A, B, C, D, E and F.
- Section A – question no. 1 to 20 are Multiple Choice Questions of 1 mark each.
- Section B – Question no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2 marks. Answer to these question should not exceed 40 words.
- Section C – contains Q. 25 to Q. 29 are Short Answer Type Questions, Each questions carries 3 marks. Answer to these question should not exceed 60 words.
- Section D – Question no. 30 to 33 are long answer type questions, Each carries 5 marks. Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words.
- Section E – Questions no. 34 to 36 are case/source based questions with three sub-questions each question carries 4 marks.
- Section F – Question no. 37 is map skill-based, question with two parts, 37(a) from History (2 marks) and 37(b) from Geography (3 marks). This question carries total 5 marks.
- In addition to this, NOTE that a separate question has been provided for visually impaired candidates in lieu of questions having visual inputs, map etc. Such questions are to be attempted by visually impaired candidates only.
Study the following table related to 'World Human Development Index’ and answer the questions given below:
| S. No. | Country | HDI Rank in the world |
| 1. | India | 130 |
| 2. | Myanmar | 148 |
| 3. | Nepal | 149 |
| 4. | Pakistan | 150 |
Amongst the given countries, which one of the following countries has the highest rank in 'Human Development Index'?
Pakistan
India
Nepal
Myanmar
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Which of the following are the main components of a political party?
Choose the correct option:
- Leaders
- Active members
- Followers
- Pressure groups
Only I, II and III are correct.
Only II, III and IV are correct.
Only I, III and IV are correct.
Only I, II and IV are correct.
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Choose the correctly matched pair from the following:
| (Country) | (System) |
| Canada | Unitary |
| (Country) | (System) |
| Bolivia | Federal |
| (Country) | (System) |
| Australia | Unitary |
| (Country) | (System) |
| Spain | Federal |
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Belgium solved its problem of majoritarianism by strengthening which of types of government?
Unitary
Presidential
Federal
Parliamentary
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Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:
| Column I (Minerals) |
Column II (Major Mines) |
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| a. | Iron ore | i. | Gaya |
| b. | Mica | ii. | Singarauli |
| c. | Bauxite | iii. | Chandrapur |
| d. | Coal | iv. | Maikala |
a - iii, b - i, c - iv, d - ii
a - iii, b - i, c - ii, d - iv
a - ii, b - iii, c - i, d - iv
a - ii, b - iii, c - iv, d - i
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Which one of the following regions became a part of unified Italy in 1866?
Sardinia-Piedmont
Venetia
Sicily
Papal State
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Read the following reasons of migration of people from Europe to America till the 19th century and choose the correct option:
- Poverty and hunger
- Slaves for sale
- Wide spread diseases
- Religious conflicts and persecution
Only I, II and III are correct.
Only II, III and IV are correct.
Only I, III and IV are correct.
Only I, II and IV are correct.
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The author of ‘Book of Marvels’ is ______.
Marco Polo
Columbus
Vasco da Gama
Alfred Crosby
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Assume you are doing research on 15th century print culture. Which of the following would be the most significant advantage for your research?
Easier access to rare manuscripts
Reduced need for libraries
Increase in the ability to copy text by hand
Increased speed and accuracy of print
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Arrange the following categories of forests in India from the largest to the smallest in terms of area and choose the correct option:
- Reserved
- Protected
- Unclassed
III, II, I
I, II, III
II, III, I
III, I, II
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'Sariska Tiger Reserve' is located in which one of the following states?
Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Maharashtra
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Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:
| Column I (Dam) |
Column II (River) |
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| a. | Hirakud | i. | Chambal |
| b. | Gandhi Sagar | ii. | Krishna |
| c. | Nagarjuna Sagar | iii. | Kaveri |
| d. | Mettur | iv. | Mahanadi |
a - iv, b - i, c - iii, d - ii
a - i, b - ii, c - iv, d - iii
a - iv, b - i, c - ii, d - iii
a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv
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Choose the correct option regarding major states involved in the Krishna-Godavari issue:
Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu
Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
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Imagine you are travelling from Delhi to Chandigarh to attend a wedding, by road in January. Which of the following crops will you notice prominently in the fields during the journey?
Paddy
Maize
Wheat
Jowar
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Assertion (A): Minerals are an indispensable part of our lives.
Reason (R): All living things need minerals.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Bath (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Statement I: Rapid improvement in technology has been one major factor to stimulate the globalisation process.
Statement II: This has made much faster delivery of goods across long distances possible at lower costs.
Both statements I and II are correct, and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I.
Both statements I and II are correct, but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I.
Statement I is correct, but statement II is incorrect.
Statement I is incorrect, but statement II is correct.
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Which of the following groups in urban India depend on informal sources to meet their credit needs?
Poor households
Households with few assets.
Both poor households and households with few assets.
Both well-off households and households with few assets.
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Why does it become difficult for farmers in rural areas to take loans from government banks? Read the following reasons and choose the most appropriate option:
- Lack of collateral
- Complicated procedure
- Higher cost of borrowing
- Lack of awareness
Only I, II and III are correct.
Only II, III and IV are correct.
Only I, II and IV are correct.
Only I, III and IV are correct.
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Look at the given picture and answer the question that follow:
The work being done in the picture falls under which sector of the economy?
Primary
Quaternary
Secondary
Tertiary
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'X' lives in a town. He cultivates flowers along with animal husbandry. The work of 'X' will fall under which sector of the economy?
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Quaternary
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Suggest any two measures to remove gender inequality.
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Explain the role of anti-colonial movement in the rise of ‘modern nationalism’ in India.
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Why did Gandhiji say ‘Satyagraha is pure soul force'? Explain by giving two arguments.
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'Improvement in technology has stimulated the globalisation process.' Explain the statement with examples.
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"The ideas of nationalism developed through a movement to revive Indian folklore." Explain the statement in the context of the national movement.
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Read the story of Rinjha and answer the question that follows:
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Story of Rinjha Rinjha lived with her family in a small village at the outskirts of Diphu in Assam. She enjoys watching her family members clearing, slashing and burning a patch of land for cultivation. She often helps them in irrigating the fields with water running through a bamboo canal from the nearby spring. She loves the surroundings and wants to stay here as long as she can, but this little girl has no idea about the declining fertility of the soil and her family’s search for a fresh patch of land in the next season. |
What type of farming is Rinjha’s family doing? Describe any two of its characteristics.
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"Political power cannot be divided." Analyse suitable arguments against the statement.
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Explain the importance of political parties in democracy.
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Why did India adopt the multiparty system? Explain with suitable arguments.
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Evaluate the contribution of the tertiary sector in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in India.
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"Culture played an important role in creating the idea of the nation in 19th-century Europe." Evaluate the statement in the context of romanticism.
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"The most serious source of nationalist tension in Europe after 1871 was the area called the Balkans." Evaluate the statement in context of Slavic Movement.
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"Recent evidence suggests that overuse of groundwater is becoming a serious threat in many parts of the country." Evaluate the statement in the context of sustainability of development.
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"The development goals of different categories of people may differ." Evaluate the statement.
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"One distinct feature of democracy is that its scrutiny never ends." Explain the statement with appropriate arguments.
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"Democratic system is better than other systems." Explain the statement with appropriate arguments.
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"Manufacturing industries are considered the backbone of the economic development of a country." Justify the statement.
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"Agriculture and industries complement each other." Justify the statement.
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Read the given source and answer the questions that follow:
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An Experiment in Brazil A city called Porto Alegre in Brazil has carried out an extraordinary experiment in combining decentralisation with participative democracy. The city has set up a parallel organisation operating alongside the municipal council, enabling local inhabitants to take real decisions for their city. The nearly 13 lakh people in this city get to participate in making the budget for their own city. The city is divided into many Sectors or what we call wards. Each sector has a meeting, like that of the gram sabha, in which anyone living in that area can participate, There are some meetings to discuss issues that affect the entire city. Any citizen of the city can participate in those meetings. The budget of the city is discussed in these meetings. The proposals are put to the municipality that takes a final decision about it. |
- Explain the meaning of ‘participatory democracy’. [1]
- In the context of separation of powers, the given example defines which type of government? [1]
- Describe the structure of the system in India, which is almost similar to the above example of Brazil. [2]
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Read the given source and answer the questions that follow:
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Loans from Cooperatives Besides banks, the other major source of cheap credit in rural areas are the cooperative societies (or cooperatives). Members of a cooperative pool their resources for cooperation in certain areas. There are several types of cooperatives possible, such as farmers cooperatives, weavers cooperatives, industrial workers cooperatives, etc. Krishak Cooperative functions in a village not very far away from Sonpur. It has 2300 farmers as members. It accepts deposits from its members. With these deposits as collateral, the Cooperative has obtained a large loan from the bank. These funds are used to provide loans to members. Once these loans are repaid, another round of lending can take place. Krishak Co-operative provides loans for the purchase of agricultural implements, loans for cultivation and agricultural trade, fishery loans, loans for construction of houses and for a variety of other expenses. |
- Cooperative societies come under which source of credit? [1]
- Mention any two sources of capital of cooperative societies. [1]
- Explain the role of cooperative societies in increasing the income of farmers. [2]
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Read the given source and answer the questions that follow:
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Print and Censorship The power of the printed word is most often seen in the way governments seek to regulate and suppress print. The colonial government kept continuous track of all books and newspapers published in India and passed numerous laws to control the press. During the First World War, under the Defence of India Rules, 22 newspapers had to furnish securities. Of these, 18 shut down rather than comply with government orders. The Sedition Committee Report under Rowlatt in 1919 further strengthened controls that led to imposition of penalties on various newspapers. At the outbreak of the Second World War, the Defence of India Act was passed, allowing censoring of reports of war-related topics. All reports about the Quit India movement came under its purview. In August 1942, about 90 newspapers were suppressed. |
- Explain the meaning of 'censor'. [1]
- Why did the colonial administration keep an eye on books and newspapers? [1]
- Why did Gandhiji start a nationwide Satyagraha against the Rowlatt Act? Explain any two reasons. [2]
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Two places 'A' and 'B' have been marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify them with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them.
- The place where the session of Indian National Congress was held in 1920.
- The place where Gandhiji started Dandi March.
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On the political outline map of India, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols:
- Leading state in production of Jute [1]
- Atomic Power Plant located in Gujarat [1]
- Iron and Steel Plant located in Jharkhand [1]
- Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport [1]
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