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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 carefully and follow them:
- This question paper contains 37 questions. All questions are compulsory.
- Question paper is divided into SIX sections - Section A, B, C, D, E and F.
- Section A: Question number 1 to 20 are multiple choice type questions. Each question carries 1 mark.
- Section B: Question number 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer type questions. Each question carries 2 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed 40 words.
- Section C: Question number 25 to 29 are Short Answer type questions. Each question carries 3 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed 60 words.
- Section D: Question number 30 to 33 are Long Answer(LA) type questions. Each question carries 5 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed 120 words.
- Section E: Question number 34 to 36 are Case-based/Source-based questions with three sub-questions. Each question carries 4 marks.
- In Section F: Question number 37 is Map skill based question with two parts - 37(i) History (2 marks) and 37(ii) Geography (3 marks). This question carries total 5 marks.
Choose the correct option regarding 'Body Mass Index (BMI)' from the following.
Assessment of Blood Pressure
Assessment of Blood Sugar Level
Assessment of Body Composition
Assessment of under Nutrition
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Match the following aspects of globalisation with their descriptions and choose the correct option.
| List-I (Global Aspect) | List- II (Description) | ||
| I. | Technological Advancement | a. | Interaction of ideas, values and traditions |
| II. | Liberalisation of Trade | b. | Companies operating in many countries |
| III. | Cultural Exchange | c. | Innovation in manufacturing, communication and information |
| IV. | Multinational Corporations | d. | The removal of restriction on trade |
I - a, II - b, III - c, IV - d
I - c, II - d, III - a, IV - b
I - d, II - c, III - b, IV - a
I - b, II - a, III - d, IV - c
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Which of the following is the primary purpose of loan activities offered by banks?
To compete with other financial institutions
To generate profits for the primary sector only
To increase income of MNCs
To support economic growth
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Look at the given image. The work done in the image comes under which one of the following sectors?
Organised sector
Primary sector
Unorganised sector
Public sector
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Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
| Sector of the Economy | Example |
| Primary Sector | Tailor |
| Sector of the Economy | Example |
| Secondary Sector | Fisherman |
| Sector of the Economy | Example |
| Tertiary Sector | Astronaut |
| Sector of the Economy | Example |
| Primary Sector | Courier |
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Assume there are four families in a locality. If the incomes of these four families in a week are ₹ 2,000, ₹ 5,000, ₹ 3,000 and ₹ 6,000, then the weekly average income of the locality will be ______.
4,000
5,000
2,000
1,000
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Literacy Rate measures the proportion of literate population in the ______ years and above age group.
10
7
5
8
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Which one of the following languages is included in Eighth Schedule in Indian Constitution?
Hariyanavi
Rajasthani
Garhwali
Odia
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Which one of the following is a fundamental principle of democracy?
Rule of single individual
Rule with hereditary norms
Rule of people with freedom
Rule of military chiefs
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Which one of the following countries has 'one party system'?
China
Indo-China
Japan
Germany
United States of America
United Kingdom
India
Chapter: [0.06] Political Parties
Read the following statements about power sharing arrangement in Belgium and choose the correct option.
- Brussels has a separate govt. with equal representation.
- Dutch & French speaking ministers are equal in Central Govt.
- Community Govt. is elected by people belonging to one language.
- Series of majoritarian measures adopted in Belgium.
I, II and IV
I, III and IV
II, III and IV
I, II and III
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Match the Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:
| Column I (List) | Column II (Jurisdiction Sphere) | ||
| I. | Union list subjects | A. | State Governments alone make laws on it. |
| II. | State list subjects | B. | For uniformity Central Government legislates on it. |
| III. | Concurrent subjects | C. | Subjects under Jurisdiction of Centre and State Government |
| IV. | Residuary subjects | D. | Central Government legislates on new subjects |
I - A, II - B, III - C, IV - D
I - C, II - D, III - A, IV - B
I - D, II - C, III - B, IV - A
I - B, II - A, III - C, IV - D
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Read the following statements and choose the correct term mentioned in the Indian Constitution from the given options:
- There is no official religion for the Indian State.
- There is freedom to profess, practise and propagate any religion in India.
Republic
Sovereign
Socialist
Secular
Chapter:
Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option:
| Column I (Crop) | Column II (Type) | ||
| I. | Wheat | A. | Millet crop |
| II. | Ragi | B. | Beverage crop |
| III. | Tea | C. | Food crop |
| IV. | Maize | D. | Food and fodder crop |
I - d, II - a, III - c, IV - b
I - c, II - d, III - b, IV - a
I - c, II - a, III - b, IV - d
I - d, II - b, III - a, IV - c
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Read the following characteristics of a soil and identify the soil from the given options.
- It is widely spread and important soil.
- Northern plains are made of it.
- It consists of sand, silt and clay.
Yellow soil
Black soil
Laterite soil
Alluvial soil
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Non Metallic Mineral : Mica
Energy Mineral : ______
Natural Gas
Bauxite
Manganese
Platinum
Chapter:
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Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
| List - I (Author) | List-II (Book) |
| Jyotiba Phule | Amar ]iban |
| List - I (Author) | List-II (Book) |
| Sudarshan Chakra | Sachhi Kavitayen |
| List - I (Author) | List-II (Book) |
| Rash Sundari Debi | Gulamgiri |
| List - I (Author) | List-II (Book) |
| Kashi Baba | Chotte aur Bade Sawal |
Chapter:
Arrange the following events in chronological order and choose the correct option.
- Treaty of Constantinople
- Hamburg granted autonomy to Hungary
- Balkan Conflict
- Napoleonic Civil Code
IV, II, I & III
III, II, IV & I
IV, I, II & III
I, IV, III & II
Chapter:
Assertion (A): 'The Act of Union 1707' between England and Scotland resulted in the formation of 'United Kingdom of Great Britain'.
Reason (R): England wanted to impose its influence on Scotland.
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:
The German philosopher 'Johann Gottfried' belonged to which one of the following schools of thought?
Socialist
Liberalist
Romanticist
Marxist
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Describe the events of French Revolution which had influenced the people belonging to other parts of Europe.
Chapter: [1.02] Events and Processes
Why is power shared among different social groups? Explain.
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How can a nation achieve a balance between economic growth and environment sustainability? Explain by giving any two arguments.
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Differentiate between Primitive Subsistence and Commercial Farming.
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State one point of difference between Rabi and Kharif cropping seasons.
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How was the 'Silk Route' an example of vibrant pre-modern trade? Explain.
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How did food promote long-distance cultural contacts in the pre-modern world? Explain.
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How can fresh water be saved from the industrial pollution? Suggest any three ways.
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"Tertiary sector has a pivotal role in the economy of the country." Support your answer with day-to day examples.
Chapter:
Explain any three responsibilities carried out by the political parties in a democracy.
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What efforts are being made by the government to increase employment in the urban areas? Explain.
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"The Gandhian idea of Satyagraha, emphasised the power of truth and struggle against injustice." Explain the statement with examples.
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How did people belonging to different communities, regions and language groups develop a sense of collective belonging in the late-nineteenth century India? Explain with examples.
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"Solar energy has a bright future in India." Explain the statement with examples.
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Why do we need to conserve mineral resources? Explain with examples.
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'Dignity and freedom of peoples are the basis of democracy.' Explain the statement.
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'Democracy is related with deep values.' Explain the statement.
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"Rapid improvement in technology has been one major factor that has stimulated the globalisation process." Explain the statement with examples.
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"Foreign trade and foreign investment policies are the aspects of liberalisation and globalisation." Explain the statement with examples.
Chapter:
Read the following source and answer the questions that follow:
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Project Tiger Tiger is one of the key wildlife species in the fauna! web, In 1973, the authorities realised that the tiger population had dwindled to 1,827 from an estimated 55,000 at the turn of the 20th century. The major threats to tiger population are numerous, such as poaching for trade, shrinking habitat, depletion of prey base species, growing human population, etc. The trade of tiger skins and the use of their bones in traditional medicines. especially in the Asian countries left the tiger population on the verge of extinction, Since India and Nepal provide habitat to about two-thirds of the surviving tiger population. in the · world, these two nations become prime targets for poaching and illegal trading. "Project Tiger", one of the well publicised wildlife campaigns in the world, was launched in 1973. Tiger conservation has been viewed not only as an effort to save an endangered species but with equal importance as a means of preserving biotypes of sizeable magnitude. Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, Sunderbans National Park in West Bengal, Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh, Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan, Manas Tiger Reserve in Assam and Periyar Tiger Reserve in Kerala are some examples of the tiger reserves in India. |
- Why was 'Project Tiger' considered a significant step for Tiger Conservation? 1
- What role did India play in the global tiger population? 1
- Mention any two major threats to the wildlife species. 2
Chapter:
Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow:
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Linguistic diversity of India How many languages do we have in India? The answer depends on how one counts it. The latest information that we have is from the Census of India held in 2011. This census recorded more than 1300 distinct languages which people mentioned as their mother tongues. These languages were grouped together under some major languages. For example, languages like Bhojpuri, Magadhi, Bundelkhandi, Chhattisgarhi, Rajasthani and many others were grouped together under 'Hindi'. Even after this grouping, the Census found 121 major languages. Of these, 22 languages are now included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution and are therefore called 'Scheduled Languages'. Others are called 'Non-Scheduled Languages'. In terms of languages, India is perhaps the most diverse country in the world. |
- How many languages were recorded as mother tongues in the 2011 Census of India? 1
- How were the languages grouped together in the Census report? 1
- How does the inclusion of languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution contribute to linguistic diversity? Explain. 2
Chapter:
Read the following 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 Defense 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 Defense 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. |
- What method did the colonial government employ to keep track of Indian newspapers? 1
- How did the colonial government's laws affect the press? 1
- Analyse the impact of 'Sedition Committee' on Newspapers. 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 Gandhiji broke Salt Law. 1
- The place where the Indian National Congress Session was held in 1920. 1
- On the same political outline map of India, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols: 3
- Salal - Dam
- Kalpakkam - Nuclear Power Plant
- Bengaluru - Software Technology Park
- Mormugao - Major Sea Port
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