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General Instructions:
Attempt any one option out of the given in each of these questions.
1. | When were Napoleonic Code introduced? | [1] |
In 1804
In 1803
In 1802
In 1799
Scholars’ Revolt broke out in
1868
1861
1887
1817
2. | Which soil is also called Regur Soil? Which crop is ideal for it? | [1] |
3. | What is the main function of Legislature? | [1] |
4. | _________ is an asset that the borrower owns and uses as a guarantee until the loan is repaid to the lender. | [1] |
5. | Which logo would you like to see for purchasing electrical goods? | [1] |
6. | Who was Marco Polo? What did he bring from China? | [1] |
Name the novelists of Russia, who had criticised western civilisation.
7. |
‘Cargill Foods’ is the largest producer of which of the following in India? A. Medicines B. Asian Paints C. Edible oil D. Garments | [1] |
8. | Mention the hydraulic structures constructed in Ancient India. | [3] |
9. | Explain the language policy of India. | [3] |
10. | In what respects is the criterion used by the UNDP for measuring development different from the one used by the World Bank? | [3] |
11. | How technology has stimulated the globalisation process?
| [3] |
12. | Analyse the four prints prepared by famous French artist, Frederic Sorrieu. | [3] |
Describe the ill aspects of the US policy in Vietnam.
13. | Examine the ways in which social divisions are reflected in politics of a country. | [3] |
14. | Write a note on consumer forum in India? | [3] |
15. | What sustains democracy in India? | [3] |
16. | Mention the significance of imperial state of China in relation to printed material. | [3] |
Mention any two popular themes of the novel written by women in England of 19th century.
17. | Why do we need to expand formal sources of credit in India? | [3] |
18. | Describe foundational challenge of democracy. | [3] |
19. | Examine the differences between Civil Disobedience Movement and Non-Cooperation Movement. | [3] |
Why did Mahatma Gandhiji decide to launch a nationwide Satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act? Explain any three reasons.
20. | Explain Rubber as the non-food crop in India. | [5] |
21. | Explain what is meant by the Haussmanisation of Paris. To what extent would you support or oppose this form of development? Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper, to either support or oppose this, giving reasons for your view. | [5] |
The East India Company appointed gomasthas to supervise weavers in India
22. | Why manufacturing sector is considered the backbone of economic development? | [5] |
23. | Describe the emergence of the Bharatiya Janata Party. | [5] |
What are the various challenges faced by political parties?
24. |
Mention any four merits and any two demerits of air transport. | [5] |
State the significance of railways in India.
25. | Why is the tertiary sector becoming so important in India? | [5] |
Describe the historical changes which have taken in the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors.
26. |
Three features A, B and C are marked in the political outline map of India. Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked on the map: A. The place where the Indian National Congress Session was held in 1920. B. The city where the Jallianwala Bagh incident occurred. C. The place where the peasants struggled against the indigo plantation system. | [2] |
27. |
(30.1) Two features A and B are marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked in the map: A. Coal mines B. The terminal station of North-South Corridor (30.2) On the same map locate and label the following: Bhilai Iron and Steel Plant. | [3] |