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This Question Paper consists 10 pages, including 29 questions and one outline map of India.

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SOCIAL SCIENCE
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Time: 3 Hours ] [ Maximum Marks : 100

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Note: (i) All questions are compulsory and carry marks as indicated against each question.
(ii) For Multiple Choice Questions four option are given. You have to choose right option and indicate it in your answer book.
(iii) Attach the map with answer script.

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1. In the given outline map of India, mark and label the following with appropriate symbols:
   (i) Aravali Mountain Range
   (ii) Tapi River
   

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   (iii) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar International Airport
   (iv) The leading Tea producing state
   1x4 = 4
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2. Identify and write in your answer-book the correct names of four wildlife sanctuaries marked as (A), (B), (C) and (D) in the given outline map of India.
   1x4 = 4
   

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   ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? (A), (B), (C) ? (D) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?-? ? ? ?

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3. Note: Following questions are for visually Impaired candidates only in lieu of question no. 1 and 2. Answer to these questions must not be more than one sentence.
   (1.1) Name any two North-eastern mountain ranges of India. 2
   (1.2) Name the two major rivers that meet at Allahabad. 2
   (1.3) Name any two international airports of South India. 2
   

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   (1.4) Name any two biosphere reserves located in Bengal and Odisha. 2
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4. Which amount of annual rainfall is suitable for the production of wheat in India? 1
   (A) Less than 75 cm
   (B) 75 to 100 cm
   (C) 100 to 150 cm
   

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   (D) None of these
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   (A) 75 ?.?. ? ?
   (B) 75 ? 100 ?.?.
   (C) 100 ? 150 ?.?.
   

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   (D) ? ? ? ?
5. In which year was the 74th amendment of the constitution passed ? 1
   (A) 1990
   (B) 1991
   (C) 1992
   

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   (D) 1993
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   (A) 1990
   (B) 1991
   (C) 1992
   

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   (D) 1993
6. Which of the following is an abiotic content of atmosphere ? 1
   (A) Soil
   (B) Plant
   (C) Humans
   

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   (D) Animals
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   (D) ?
7. Which of the following is not a threat for India's 'peace and security' ? 1
   (A) Insurgency
   (B) Terrorism
   (C) Naxalite movement
   

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   (D) Demonstrations
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8. Write names of two leaders of Farazi Movement. 2
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9. Why is road transport popular in hill areas ? Give two reasons. 2
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10. Name the two types of Legislatures existing in Indian states with one example of each. 2
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11. Why was ‘Jawahar Gram Samriddhi Yojana' implemented ? Give two reasons. 2
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12. Describe the main features of the Mesopotamian Civilizations of the Bronze age. 4
    

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13. Explain how Bengal was occupied by the British. 4
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14. Describe the main features of the caste system that prevailed in India during 18th century. 4
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15. Explain the nature of popular resistance movements against British rule before the outbreak of Revolt of 1857. 4
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16. “Communalism rise in India and succeeded in dividing the country.” Examine the statement. 4
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17. Why are the Western Ghats considered as a significant part of our country ? Explain any four reasons. 4
    

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18. Explain any four features of ‘cold weather season' in India. 4
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19. Explain four reasons why biodiversity is significant for us. 4
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20. Explain the main objectives of the National population policy of India (year 2000). 4
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21. Describe the significance of ‘sovereignty' as a value given in the preamble of the Indian Constitution. 4
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22. Explain the main features of Fundamental Rights given to Indian citizens by the Constitution of India. 4
    

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23. Why are the Directive Principles not included in Fundamental Rights but kept as the guidelines for the State Policy ? 4
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24. Explain the miscellaneous functions of the Indian Parliament. 4
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25. Examine the role played by pressure groups in the democratic functioning of a polity. 4
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26. Explain the meaning and importance of national integration. 2+2=4
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27. Describe the way of life in a feudal manor in medieval Europe. 5
    

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28. Examine the changes brought by Industrial Revolution in the life of workers. 5
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29. Describe the process of polling in India during elections. 5
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30. Assess the efforts of the Government of India for economic empowerment of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. 5
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Outline Map of India (Political)

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