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Academic Year: 2023-2024
Date & Time: 7th March 2024, 10:30 am
Duration: 3h
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General Instructions:
Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them:
- This questions paper contains 37 questions. All questions are compulsory.
- This question paper comprises six sections - Sections A, B, C, D, E and F.
- Section A - Questions no. 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
- Section B - Questions 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 - Questions no. 25 to 29 are short answer type questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words.
- Section D - Questions 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. 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, 34 (a) from History (2 marks) and 37 (b) from Geography (3 marks).
- There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in a few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions has to be attempted.
- In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.
In which one of the following institutions in India was a system of reservation for women made by amending the Constitution In 1992?
Lok Sabha
Rajya Sabha
Legislative
Panchayat
Chapter: [0.05] Print Culture and the Modern World [1.03] Everyday Life, Culture and Politics
“Education” falls under which one of the following lists given in the Indian Constitution?
Union List
State List
Concurrent List
Residuary Subjects
Chapter: [0.02] Federalism
Read the arguments given the favour of power sharing and choose the correct option.
- Reduce the likelihood of bias.
- Barricades the decision-making process
- Accommodates diversities
- Increases the participation of people in power
Only I, II and III are correct.
Only II, III and IV are correct.
Only I, Ill and IV are correct.
Only I, Il and IV are correct.
Chapter: [0.02] Federalism [0.02] Federalism
Choose the correct option for the following States’ share (in percentage) in the production of ‘manganese’ in India from the highest to lowest order.
Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Odisha
Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Karnataka.
Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha.
Maharashtra, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka.
Chapter: [0.05] Minerals and Energy Resources
Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option.
| Column I(Dams) | Column II(Rivers) | ||
| i. | Sardar Sarovar | a. | Sutlej |
| ii. |
Hirakud |
b. | Krishna |
| iii. | Bhakra Nangal | c. | Narmada |
| iv. | Nagarjuna Sagar | d. | Mahanadi |
i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
i-b, ii-a, iii-d, iv-c
i-c, ii-d, iii-b, iv-a
i-c, ii-d, iii-a, iv-b
Chapter: [0.03] Water Resources
Assertion (A): The famous ‘Chipko Movement’ in the Himalayas successfully resisted deforestation in several areas.
Reason (R): Through this, community afforestation campaign with indigenous species was made enormously successful.
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
Chapter: [0.02] Forest and Wildlife Resources
Who among the following said - “Printing is the ultimate gift of God and the greatest one."?
Martin Luther
Mahatma Gandhi
Johannes Gutenberg
Rashsundari Devi
Chapter: [0.05] Print Culture and the Modern World
Choose the correct option, related to the founders of the ‘Swaraj Party’ within the Congress.
Subhas Chandra Bose and Jawaharlal Nehru
Acharya Kripalani and Jayaprakash Narayan
C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru
Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel
Chapter: [0.02] Nationalism in India
______ from India and Southeast Asia travelled through ‘Silk Route’ to other parts of the world.
Gold and silver ornaments
Clothes and spices
Grain and pulses
Iron and other metals
Chapter: [0.03] The Making of a Global World [1.01] Livelihoods, Economies and Societies
Arrange the following incidents in chronological order and choose the correct option.
- French Revolution
- Napoleon's invasion of Italy
- Unification of Italy
- Vienna Peace Treaty
I, II, IV, III
II, IV, I, III
II, III, I, IV
I, III, II, IV
Chapter: [0.01] The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
Assertion (A): Banks are not ready to lend money to certain borrowers.
Reason (R): Some people do not have collateral.
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: [0.03] Money and Credit
On which of the following basis does the United nations Development Programme (UNDP) publish the Human Development Report?
Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Health
Education, Health and Per Capita Income
National Income, Health and Banking.
Gross Domestic Product, Technology and Innovation
Chapter: [0.01] Development
Which one of the following statements best describes the meaning of 'Globalisation'?
Removal of tax barriers on trade
Providing higher standard of living
Process of rapid integration between countries
Taking special steps to attract foreign companies
Chapter: [0.04] Globalisation and the Indian Economy [0.04] Globalisation and the Indian Economy
Assertion (A): No individual in India can legally refuse a payment made in rupees.
Reason (R): In India the rupee is authorized by the State Governments.
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: [0.03] Money and Credit
Read the following situation regarding credit and identify the positive impact of credit.
Salim obtains credit to meet the working capital needs of production. The credit helps him to meet the ongoing expenses and complete production on time.
The burden of credit will increase on Salim.
Salim’s income will increase.
The production will decrease.
Salim may get stuck in debt trap.
Chapter: [0.03] Money and Credit
Study the following picture. The work done in the picture comes under which one of the following sectors of the economy?
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Quaternary
Chapter: [0.02] Sectors of the Indian Economy [0.02] Sectors of the Indian Economy
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Read the following characteristics of democracy and choose the correct option.
- Free and fair elections
- Equality before law
- Dignity of a person
- Majority rule
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.
Chapter: [0.07] Outcomes of Democracy
In which of the following regions was women representation the highest in their respective National Parliaments (2018)?
Nordic countries
America (North and South)
Europe
Asia
Chapter: [0.04] Gender, Religion and Caste
Which one of the following countries has two party system?
China
Russia
America/United Kingdom
India
Pakistan
France
Chapter: [0.06] Political Parties
Assertion (A): Modern democracy cannot function without political parties.
Reason (R): Elected representatives will be accountable only to their constituencies, not towards the country.
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
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).
Chapter: [0.06] Political Parties
Examine the role of the Constitution in the Federal System of India in two points.
Chapter: [0.02] Federalism [0.02] Federalism
Examine the role of the Supreme Court in the Federal System of India in two points.
Chapter: [0.02] Federalism [0.02] Federalism
“India has enormous possibilities of tapping solar energy.” Explain the statement with an example.
Chapter: [0.05] Minerals and Energy Resources
“Until the nineteenth century, poverty and hunger were common in Europe.” Analyse the statement.
Chapter: [0.01] The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
“Foreign trade results in connecting the markets in different countries.” Support the statement in the context of globalisation.
Chapter: [0.04] Globalisation and the Indian Economy [0.04] Globalisation and the Indian Economy
Why could different persons have different notions of a country’s development? Explain with examples.
Chapter: [0.01] Development
Describe any three features of commercial farming.
Chapter: [0.04] Agriculture [0.04] Agriculture
Explain the main functions of political parties.
Chapter: [0.06] Political Parties
“Sharing of power between the Union Government and State Governments is basic to the structure of our Constitution.” Support the statement.
Chapter: [0.02] Federalism
How did people belonging to different communities, regions or language groups develop a sense of collective belonging in the National Movement? Explain with examples.
Chapter: [0.02] Nationalism in India [1.02] Events and Processes
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'Workers of Assam had their own understanding of Mahatma Gandhi and the notion of Swaraj.' Explain with examples.
Chapter: [0.02] Nationalism in India
"There is a need for protection and support of the workers in the unorganised sector." Examine the statement with examples.
Chapter: [0.02] Sectors of the Indian Economy [0.02] Sectors of the Indian Economy
"Activities in the private sector are guided by the motive to earn profits." Examine the statement with examples.
Chapter: [0.02] Sectors of the Indian Economy
How are industries the main source of water pollution?
Chapter: [0.06] Manufacturing Industries [0.06] Manufacturing Industries
Mention any two suggestions for the conservation of water.
Chapter: [0.06] Manufacturing Industries [0.06] Manufacturing Industries
How are industries the main factor for air pollution?
Chapter: [0.06] Manufacturing Industries [0.06] Manufacturing Industries
Mention any two suggestions to overcome the problem of air pollution.
Chapter: [0.06] Manufacturing Industries [0.06] Manufacturing Industries
Why do people prefer democracy over other alternatives? Explain with suitable arguments.
Chapter: [0.07] Outcomes of Democracy
How is democracy an accountable and efficient system of government? Explain with suitable arguments.
Chapter: [0.07] Outcomes of Democracy
"The French Revolution created a sense of collective identity amongst the French people.” Explain the statement with suitable arguments.
Chapter: [0.01] The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
"The Greek war of independence mobilised nationalist feelings among the educated elite across Europe." Explain the statement with suitable arguments.
Chapter: [0.01] The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
Read the given source and answer the questions that follow:
| After the Revolt of 1857, the attitude to freedom of the press changed. Enraged Englishmen demanded a clamp down on the 'native' press. As vernacular newspapers became assertively nationalist, the colonial government began debating measures of stringent control. In 1878, the Vernacular Press Act was passed, modelled on the Irish Press Laws. It provided the government with extensive rights to censor reports and editorials in the vernacular press. From now on the government kept regular track of the vernacular newspapers published in different provinces. When a report was judged as seditious, the newspaper was warned, and if the warning was ignored, the press was liable to be seized and the printing machinery confiscated. |
- On which rule was the 'Vernacular Press Act' based? (1)
- Why did the attitude of the British change towards the freedom of press after the Revolt of 1857? Explain. (1)
- Explain any two impacts of passing the 'Vernacular Press Act. (2)
Chapter: [0.05] Print Culture and the Modern World
Read the given source and answer the questions that follow:
|
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 and 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 Cooperative 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 society' is an example of which source of 'credit'? (1)
- Explain the contribution of Cooperative Societies in rural development. (1)
- Mention any two sources of capital for Self-Help Groups. (2)
Chapter: [0.03] Money and Credit
Read the given source and answer the questions that follow:
| Conservation of Resources: Resources are vital for any developmental activity. But irrational consumption and over-utilisation of resources may lead to socio-economic and environmental problems. To overcome these problems, resource conservation at various levels is important. This had been the main concern of the leaders and thinkers in the past. For example, Gandhiji was very apt in voicing his concern about resource conservation in these words: "There is enough for everybody's need and not for anybody's greed." He placed greedy and selfish individuals and the exploitative nature of modern technology as the root cause of resource depletion at the global level. He was against mass production and wanted to replace it with the production of the masses. |
- Define the term 'Resource Planning'. (1)
- Explain the need for conservation of resources. (1)
- Why did Gandhiji say - "There is enough for everybody's need and not for any body's greed?" Analyse any two reasons. (2)
Chapter: [0.01] Resources and Development
(a) 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 Gandhiji started Satyagraha for indigo peasants. (1)
- The place where Gandhiji broke the Salt Law. (1)
(b) On the same political outline map of India, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols: (3)
- Naharkatiya - Oil field
- Talcher - Major Coal Mines
- Narora - Atomic Power Plant
- Tuticorin - Major Sea Port
Chapter: [0.02] Nationalism in India
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