SOCIAL STUDIES

SECTION A – MCQs 

History – India & The Contemporary World II

1. Who among the following designed the Swaraj Flag during the national movement?
   a) Mahatma Gandhi
   b) Subhas Chandra Bose
   c) Pingali Venkayya
   d) Jawaharlal Nehru

2. The Treaty of Versailles was signed in the year:
   a) 1920
   b) 1919
   c) 1930
   d) 1945

3. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Weimar Republic?
   a) Democratic constitution
   b) President elected every 7 years
   c) Proportional representation
   d) One-party dictatorship

Geography – Contemporary India II

4. Which crop is known as the “golden fibre”?
   a) Cotton
   b) Jute
   c) Hemp
   d) Silk

5. Which dam is constructed across the Sutlej River?
   a) Bhakra Nangal Dam
   b) Hirakud Dam
   c) Tehri Dam
   d) Sardar Sarovar Dam

6. Which of these is a non-ferrous mineral?
   a) Iron
   b) Manganese
   c) Copper
   d) Coal

Political Science – Democratic Politics II

7. Power shared between central & state governments is:
   a) Horizontal division
   b) Vertical division
   c) Community government
   d) Federalism

8. Which institution resolves disputes between centre and states?
   a) Supreme Court
   b) Lok Sabha
   c) Rajya Sabha
   d) Election Commission

9. Which country follows ‘Majoritarianism’?
   a) Sri Lanka
   b) India
   c) Belgium
   d) USA

Economics – Understanding Economic Development

10. Infant mortality rate means:
    a) Death of children under age 5
    b) Death of infants under age 1
    c) Death of pregnant women
    d) Death due to chronic diseases

11. Which of these is a tertiary sector activity?
    a) Mining
    b) Manufacturing
    c) Fishing
    d) Banking

12. The currency of Sri Lanka is:
    a) Rupee
    b) Lira
    c) Euro
    d) Yen

Assertion-Reason (Q13–16)
(Choose: a) Both A & R are true and R is correct explanation; b) Both true but R not explanation; c) A true R false; d) A false R true)

17. A: Democracy enhances the dignity of individuals.
    R: In democracy, citizens choose their leaders.

18. A: Manufacturing sector adds value to raw materials.
    R: Machines reduce the cost of production.

19. A: Coal is a non-renewable resource.
    R: It takes millions of years to form coal.

20. A: Jute cultivation requires black soil.
    R: Black soil retains moisture.

SECTION B – VERY SHORT ANSWERS 

21. Explain any two reasons for Hitler’s rise to power.

22. Distinguish between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in terms of linguistic composition.

23. What is the difference between organized and unorganized sectors?

24. Mention any two causes of water scarcity in India.

SECTION C – SHORT ANSWERS

25. Describe the impact of the Great Depression on India.

26. Explain three physical factors influencing agriculture in India.

27. What steps has the government taken to promote industrial development?

28. State any three challenges to political parties in India.

29. Explain the role of sustainable development in protecting the environment.

30. Why is public distribution system important? Explain.

SECTION D – LONG ANSWERS 

31. Describe the process of unification of Germany under Bismarck.

32. Discuss the major problems faced by the power sector in India. Suggest remedies.

33. Federalism in India has strengthened democracy. Explain with examples.

34. Explain the steps involved in the calculation of HDI. How does India compare globally?

SECTION E – CASE-BASED QUESTIONS 

35. History Case Study – Non-Cooperation Movement
    (Paragraph given in exam)

(i) State any two reasons why the movement gained nationwide support.
(ii) Why did Gandhiji call off the movement?

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36. Geography Case Study – Resources & Conservation
    (Paragraph given)

(i) Why is resource planning important?
(ii) Mention two steps taken by India for resource conservation.

SECTION F – MAP WORK (5 Marks)

37A. History (2 marks)
Locate & label on the political map of India:

• Champaran (Indigo Satyagraha)

• Chauri Chaura

37B. Geography (3 marks)
Locate on map:

• Major Iron-ore belt

• Jute producing state

• Dam on river Krishna

ANSWER KEY 

SECTION A – MCQs (1 × 20 = 20 Marks)

1. c) Pingali Venkayya

2. b) 1919

3. d) One-party dictatorship

4. b) Jute

5. a) Bhakra Nangal Dam

6. c) Copper

7. b) Vertical division

8. a) Supreme Court

9. a) Sri Lanka

10. b) Death of infants under age 1

11. d) Banking

12. a) Rupee

Assertion–Reason

13. a) Both true, R explains A

14. b) Both true, but R does not explain A

15. a) Both true, R explains A

16. c) A true, R false

Picture-based

17. a) Black soil

18. b) West Bengal

19. b) Secondary sector

20. a) Kerala

SECTION B – Very Short Answers (2 marks each)

21. Reasons for Hitler’s rise:

• Weakness of the Weimar Republic

• Economic crisis (Great Depression)

• Propaganda + charismatic leadership

• Treaty of Versailles humiliation
  (Any 2)

• Bangladesh: Mainly Bengali speakers

• Sri Lanka: Sinhala majority (74%), Tamil minority (18%)

• Organized sector: Registered, fixed working hours, job security, social security benefits.

• Unorganized sector: No job security, irregular wages, no benefits.

• Overuse of water for irrigation

• Increasing population

• Deforestation

• Uneven rainfall

• Pollution of water sources
  (Any 2)

SECTION C – Short Answers (3 marks each)

25. Impact of Great Depression on India:

• Fall in agricultural prices

• Increased rural poverty and indebtedness

• Export collapse (jute, cotton)

• Decline in industrial production
  (Any 3)

26. Physical factors affecting agriculture:

• Climate (temperature + rainfall)

• Soil type

• Relief (flat plains better than mountains)

• Availability of water
  (Any 3)

27. Steps to promote industrial development:

• Industrial policies (1991 reforms)

• Setting up SEZs

• Investment in infrastructure

• Subsidies and tax incentives
  (Any 3)

28. Challenges to political parties:

• Lack of internal democracy

• Money and muscle power

• Dynastic politics

• Declining trust of people
  (Any 3)

29. Importance of sustainable development:

• Protects natural resources

• Ensures future generations’ needs

• Reduces pollution

• Promotes balanced economic growth
  (Any 3)

30. Importance of PDS:

• Provides food grains at subsidized rates

• Ensures food security

• Helps poor households during crises
  (Any 3)

• SECTION D – Long Answers

31. Unification of Germany:

• Role of Prussia

• Leadership of Otto von Bismarck

• Three wars:

  • Danish War (1864)

  • Austro-Prussian War (1866)

  • Franco-Prussian War (1870–71)

• Proclamation of German Empire in 1871

32. Problems in power sector + remedies:
    Problems:

• Transmission & distribution losses

• Frequent power cuts

• Shortage of coal

• Poor infrastructure
  Solutions:

• Renewable energy expansion

• Reducing T&D losses

• Modernization of grid

• Efficient coal supply management

33. Federalism strengthens democracy:

• Power sharing between centre & states

• Decentralization (Panchayati Raj)

• Linguistic states based on identity

• Independent judiciary resolves disputes

• Makes administration more efficient

34. HDI Calculation + India:
    Components:

• Life expectancy

• Education index (mean + expected years of schooling)

• Per capita income
  India’s position:

• Medium HDI category

• Relatively low global ranking compared to developed nations

SECTION E – Case-Based Answers

35. (i) Reasons for Non-Cooperation success:

• Punjab & Khilafat support

• Boycott of foreign goods

• Participation of students + peasants
  (Any 2)
  (ii) Called off due to Chauri Chaura incident (violent clash).

36. (i) Importance of resource planning:

• Prevents misuse

• Ensures equitable distribution

• Maintains sustainability
  (Any 2)

(ii) Steps for conservation:

• Afforestation

• Soil conservation techniques

• Watershed development

• Recycling
  (Any 2)

SECTION F – Map Work Answers

37A (History):

• Champaran – Bihar

• Chauri Chaura – Uttar Pradesh

37B (Geography):

• Iron ore belt – Odisha–Jharkhand belt / Durg–Bastar belt

• Jute producing state – West Bengal

• Dam on Krishna – Nagarjuna Sagar