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Academic Year: 2022-2023
Date: March 2023
Duration: 3h
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General Instructions :
- Question paper comprises Six Sections – A, B, C, D, E, and F. There are 37 questions in the question paper. All questions are compulsory.
- Section A – From question 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
- Section B – Question no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 40 words
- Section C contains Q.25to Q.29 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words
- Section D – Question no. 30 to 33 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words.
- Section-E - Questions no from 34 to 36 are case based questions with three sub-questions and are of 4 marks each.
- Section F – Question no. 37 is map based, carrying 5 marks with two parts, 37a from History (2 marks) and 37b from Geography (3 marks).
- There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions have to be attempted.
- In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.
What helped in the colonisation of Asian and African countries? Identify the correct statement from the following options.
Intergovernmental policies for the expansion of trade
Governmental invite to the mother countries for expansion
Technology, investments, and improvement in transport
Capitalists of these regions wanted to trade with colonial powers
Chapter: [0.03] The Making of a Global World
Which of the following newspaper was started by Bal Gangadhar Tilak?
Hindu
Kesari
Sudharak
Pratap
Chapter: [0.05] Print Culture and the Modern World
Look at the picture given below. Identify the name of the painter of this painting from the following options.
Abindra Nath Tagore
Rabindra Nath Tagore
Raja Ravi Verma
Samant Das Gupta
Chapter: [0.05] Print Culture and the Modern World
Arrange the following in chronological order:
- The print culture created the conditions for the French Revolution.
- Martin Luther’s writings led to the beginning of the Protestant Reformation.
- Menocchio reinterpreted the message of the Bible.
- Johann Gutenberg invented the Printing press.
III, II, I & IV
I, II, III & IV
IV, III, II & I
IV, II, III & I
Chapter: [0.05] Print Culture and the Modern World
Identify the crop with the help of the following information.
- It is a crop that is used both as food and fodder.
- It is a Kharif crop that requires a temperature between 21°C to 27°C.
- It grows well in old alluvial soil.
- The use of modern inputs has contributed to the increasing production of this crop.
Wheat
Maize
Rice
Sugarcane
Chapter: [0.04] Agriculture
Which of the following description of forest is NOT correct?
Reserved Forest - Reservation of more than half of forests
Protected Forest - Reservation of 1/3 of the forests
Unclassed Forest - Reservation of forest under govt. and private individuals
Permanent Forest - Reserved and unclassed forest for the production of timber
Chapter: [0.02] Forest and Wildlife Resources
Match the following:
| RESOURCES | EXAMPLES |
| a. Renewable Resources: | I. Forests and wildlife |
| b. Non-Renewable Resources: | II. The oceanic resources |
| c. National Resources: | III. Roads, canals, and railway |
| d. International Resources: | IV. Minerals and fossil fuels |
a-I, b-IV, c-III, d-II
a-II, b-I, c-IV, d-III
a-IV, b-I, c-IV, d-II
a-I, b-IV, c-II, d-III
Chapter: [0.01] Resources and Development
Consider the following statements regarding power-sharing arrangements in Belgium and identify the incorrect one from the following:
The an equal number of members from the Dutch and French communities in the central government.
Separate government for Brussels with equal representation of communities.
The state government is subordinate to the central government.
Community government is elected by people belonging to one language community.
Chapter: [0.01] Power-sharing
Which one of the following subjects comes under the legislation of the Centre and State in India?
Education
Forests
Banking
Trade
Chapter: [0.02] Federalism
Which of the following statement is true regarding Feminist Movements?
A group that favours giving more power to working women at the rural and urban levels.
A movement that believes in giving exclusive rights to females in urban areas.
Radical women’s movements aimed at equality in personal and family life as well.
It is the practice of placing a feminine and masculine point of view in decision-making.
Chapter: [0.05] Popular Struggles and Movements [0.05] Popular Struggles and Movements
Which one among the following pairs is correctly matched?
Bharatiya Janata Party - National Democratic Alliance
Congress Party - Left front
Communist Party of India - Regional Party
Mizo National Front - United Progressive Alliance
Chapter: [0.06] Political Parties
There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:
Assertion (A): Democracy is an accountable, responsive, and legitimate government.
Reason (R): Democracies have regular, free and fair elections and decision-making is based on norms and procedures.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both 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.
Chapter: [0.07] Outcomes of Democracy
Which one of the following religions was protected and fostered by Sri Lankans in their constitution?
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
Islam
Chapter: [0.04] Gender, Religion and Caste [0.04] Gender, Religion and Caste
Read the given data and find out which children in which state have attained maximum elementary school education.
| States |
Per Capita Income For 2018-19 (in Rs) |
Infant Mortality Rate per 1,000 live births (2018) |
Literacy Rate % 2017-18 |
Net Attendance Ratio (per 100 persons) secondary stage (age 14 and 15 years) 2017-18 |
| HARYANA | 2,36,147 | 30 | 82 | 61 |
| KERALA | 2,04,105 | 7 | 94 | 83 |
| BIHAR | 40,982 | 32 | 62 | 43 |
Haryana
Bihar
Haryana and Kerala both
Kerala
Chapter: [0.01] Development
Read the following data and select the appropriate option from the following.
| Educational Achievement of Rural Population of Uttar Pradesh | ||
| Category | Male | Female |
| Literacy rate for the rural population | 76% | 54% |
| Literacy rate for rural children in the age group 10-14 years | 90% | 87% |
| Percentage of rural children aged 10-14 attending school | 85% | 82% |
How much percentage of girls are not attending school?
81%
61%
69%
18%
Chapter: [0.01] Development
Find the odd one out from the following options:
Tourist guide, barber, tailor, and potter
Teacher, doctor, vegetable vendor, and lawyer
Postman, cobbler, soldier and police constable
Indian Railways, Jet Airways, Doordarshan, and Metro
Chapter: [0.07] Lifelines of National Economy
Fill in the blank:
| SECTOR | CRITERIA USED |
| Primary, Secondary & Tertiary | Nature of economic activity |
| Organized & Unorganized | ? |
Nature of Employment activities
Nature of Social activities
Nature of Production activities
Nature of Political activities
Chapter: [0.02] Sectors of the Indian Economy [0.02] Sectors of the Indian Economy
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Read the information given below and select the correct option.
Rohan has taken a loan of Rs.5 lakhs from the bank to purchase a house at a 12% rate of interest. He has to submit papers about the new house and salary records to the bank. What is this process called?
Interest Rate
Collateral
Principal Amount
Instalments
Chapter: [0.03] Money and Credit
Which of the following international agencies allow free trade and work on mutual trade between countries?
WTO
IMF
UPU
FAO
Chapter: [0.04] Globalisation and the Indian Economy [0.04] Globalisation and the Indian Economy
Identify the correct statements about globalization.
- Removal of barriers by the government.
- Foreign companies are allowed to set up factories.
- This has enabled all companies to increase their investments.
- Has lessened foreign investment and foreign trade.
I & II
II & III
I & III
II & IV
Chapter: [0.04] Globalisation and the Indian Economy
Analyse any two factors that were responsible for the Great Depression in America during 1929.
Chapter: [0.03] The Making of a Global World
Mention the provisions that constitute India as a secular country.
Chapter: [0.04] Gender, Religion and Caste [0.04] Gender, Religion and Caste
Suggest two ways to conserve energy resources in India.
Chapter: [0.05] Minerals and Energy Resources [0.05] Minerals and Energy Resources
Suggest two ways to improve the usage of Solar energy.
Chapter: [0.05] Minerals and Energy Resources
In what ways Government can the increased employment in the rural sector?
Chapter: [0.02] Sectors of the Indian Economy [0.02] Sectors of the Indian Economy
How was the social and political situation of India affected by the First World War? Explain.
Chapter: [0.02] Nationalism in India
How did the Indian merchants and industrialists relate themselves to the Civil Disobedience Movement? Explain.
Chapter: [0.02] Nationalism in India
How have physical and economic factor influenced the distribution pattern of the Indian Railway Network? Explain with examples.
Chapter: [0.07] Lifelines of National Economy
In what ways Multi-National Corporations (MNCs) different from other companies? Explain with an example.
Chapter: [0.04] Globalisation and the Indian Economy
Differentiate between democratic and non-democratic government.
Chapter: [0.07] Outcomes of Democracy
‘Tertiary sector is different from other sectors.’ Justify the statement with suitable arguments.
Chapter: [0.02] Sectors of the Indian Economy [0.02] Sectors of the Indian Economy
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Describe any three measure that were introduced by the French revolutionaries to create a sense of collective identity amongst the French people.
Chapter: [0.01] The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
Highlight the role of Otto Von Bismarck in the making of Germany.
Chapter: [0.01] The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
‘Manufacturing sector is considered as the backbone of general and economic development.’ Examine the statement in the context of India.
Chapter: [0.06] Manufacturing Industries
Examine the multi-pronged aspects of the Information Technology and Electronics Industry.
Chapter: [0.06] Manufacturing Industries [0.06] Manufacturing Industries
Describe the role of political parties in India.
Chapter: [0.06] Political Parties
Describe the necessity or utility of political parties in democratic countries.
Chapter: [0.06] Political Parties
Explain the role of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in rural society.
Chapter: [0.03] Money and Credit
Explain the significance of The Reserve Bank of India in the Indian economy.
Chapter: [0.03] Money and Credit
Read the source given below and answer the question that follows:
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Will Thorne is one of those who went in search of seasonal work, loading bricks and doing odd jobs. He describes how job-seekers walked to London in search of work: 'I had always wanted to go to London, and my desire… was stimulated by letters from an old workmate… who was now working at the Old Kent Road Gas Works… I finally decided to go… in November 1881. With two friends I started out to walk the journey, filled with the hope that we would be able to obtain employment, when we get there, with the kind assistance of my friend… we had little money when we started, not enough to pay for our food and lodgings each night until we arrived in London. Some days we walked as much as twenty miles, and other days less. Our money was gone at the end of the third day… For two nights we slept out - once under a haystack, and once in an old farm shed… On arrival in London we tried to find… my friend… but… were unsuccessful. Our money was gone, so there was nothing for us to do but walk around until late at night, and then try to find someplace to sleep. We found an old building and slept in it that night. The next day, Sunday, late in the afternoon, we got to the Old Kent Gas Works and applied for work. To my great surprise, the man we had been looking for was working at the time. He spoke to the foreman and I was given a job.’ |
- Analyse the major factor which led London to become an attractive place for job seekers.
- Analyse the reason for the appointment of Will Thorne by the Old Kent Gas works.
- Examine the preference of hand labour over machines by the industrialists of Victorian Britain.
Chapter: [0.04] The Age of Industrialisation
Read the given extract and answer the following questions.
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Narmada Bachao Andolan or Save Narmada Movement is a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) that mobilized tribal people, farmers, environmentalists, and human rights activists against the Sardar Sarovar Dam being built across the Narmada river in Gujarat. It originally focused on the environmental issues related to trees that would be submerged under the dam water. Recently it has re-focused the aim to enable poor citizens, especially the oustees (displaced people) to get full rehabilitation facilities from the government. People felt that their suffering would not be in vain… accepted the trauma of displacement believing in the promise of irrigated fields and plentiful harvests. So, often the survivors of Rihand told us that they accepted their sufferings as sacrifices for the sake of their nation. But now, after thirty bitter years of being adrift, their livelihood even more precarious, they keep asking: “Are we the only ones chosen to make sacrifices for the nation?” |
- With what objective ‘Sardar Sarovar Dam’ was built?
- Analyse the reason for the protest by the tribal people.
- Highlight the issues on which the ‘Save Narmada Movement’ worked.
Chapter: [0.05] Popular Struggles and Movements [0.05] Popular Struggles and Movements
Read the given extract and answer the following questions.
| Power-sharing arrangements can also be seen in the way political parties, pressure groups, and movements control or influence those in power. In a democracy, the citizens must have the freedom to choose among various contenders for power. In contemporary democracies, this takes the form of competition among different parties. Such competition ensures that power does not remain in one hand. In the long run, power is shared among different political parties that represent different ideologies and social groups. Sometimes this kind of sharing can be direct when two or more parties form an alliance to contest elections. If their alliance is elected, they form a coalition government and thus share power. In a democracy, we find interest groups such as those of traders, businessmen, industrialists, farmers, and industrial workers. They also will have a share in governmental power, either through participation in governmental committees or by bringing influencing the decision-making process. |
- ‘Power sharing is an essential component of democracy.’ Give one example to prove the statement.
- How is alliance building an example of power-sharing?
- How do Political parties, pressure groups, and movements help in controlling or influencing those who are in power?
Chapter: [0.01] Power-sharing
Two places A and B have been marked on the given outline map of India.
Identify them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them.
- Indian National Congress session at this place in 1920.
- The place where Mahatma Gandhi broke Salt Law.
Chapter: [0.06] Political Parties
On the same outline map of India locate and label any THREE of the following with suitable Symbols.
- Hirakud Dam
- Tarapur Atomic Power Station
- Noida Software Technology Park
- Kochi Port
Chapter: [0.01] Resources and Development
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