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This Question Paper consists 22 pages. Of this 29 questions for New syllabus and 32 questions for Old syllabus. + one outline map of India.

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Code No. 46/OS/1-A

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SOCIAL SCIENCE

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General Instructions :

1. Candidate must write his/her Roll Number on the first page of the Question Paper.

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2. Please check the Question Paper to verify that the total pages and total number of questions contained in the Question Paper are the same as those printed on the top of the first page. Also check to see that the questions are in sequential order.
3. For the objective type of questions, you have to choose any one of the four alternatives given in the question i.e. (A), (B), (C) or (D) and indicate your correct answer in the answer-book given to you.
4. All the questions including objective type questions are to be answered within the allotted time and no separate time limit is fixed for answering objective type questions.
5. Making any identification mark in the answer-book or writing roll number anywhere other than the specified places will lead to disqualification of the candidate.
6. Write your Question Paper code No. 46/OS/1-A on the answer-book.

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7. (a) The Question Paper is in English/Hindi medium only. However, if you wish, you can answer in any one of the languages listed below : English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Marathi, Oriya, Gujarati, Konkani, Manipuri, Assamese, Nepali, Kashmiri, Sanskrit and Sindhi. You are required to indicate the language you have chosen to answer in the box provided in the answer-book.
8. (b) If you choose to write the answer in the language other than Hindi and English, the responsibility for any errors/mistakes in understanding the question will be yours only.

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

1. This Question Paper Booklet contains two Question Papers one based on revised study material marked as "New Syllabus" and the other based on pre-revised study material marked as "Old Syllabus".
2. New Syllabus is compulsory for those who have registered for 2012-13 (Block-I) admission. (Those who are appearing in April 2013 under "New Syllabus".)

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3. Old Syllabus is compulsory for those who had registered before 2012-13 (Block- I) admission.
4. Answer only one Question Paper from given two Question papers.
5. Learners are not allowed to mix questions from the two given Question Papers.

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SOCIAL SCIENCE

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(2) For Multiple choice questions, four options are given. You have to choose right option and indicate it in your answer book.

(3) Attach the map with answer book.

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1. In the given outline map of India mark and label the following : (i) Aravali Range (ii) Krishna River (iii) Bandipur Wild Sanctuary (iv) One area of Himalayan vegetation 1×4=4 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? : (i) ? ? ? (ii) ? ? (iii) ? ? ? (iv) ? ? ? ? ?

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2. Identify and write in your answer-book the correct names of four terminal cities of 1×4=4 North-South and East-West corridors of India shown as 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the given outline map of India. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?-? ? ?-? ? ? ? ? ? ? 1, 2, 3 ? 4 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

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Note : The following question are for the BLIND CANDIDATES ONLY in lieu of Question No. 1 and 2. Answer to these questions must not be in more than one sentence.

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(1.1) Give any two characteristics of Thar Desert. 2

(1.2) Name two major drainage systems of India. 2

(1.3) Write names of any two food crops of India. 2

(1.4) Name two major sea ports of India situated in Gujarat and Maharashtra. 2

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3. Which of the following is the length of land boundary of India ? 1 (A) 6100 km (B) 15200 km (C) 16200 km (D) 17200 km ? ? ? ?-? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? (A) 6100 km (B) 15200 km (C) 16200 km (D) 17200 km

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4. The word mausim belongs to which one of the following languages ? 1 (A) Hindi (B) Urdu (C) Arabic (D) Persian ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? (A) ? (B) ? (C) ? (D) ?
5. Which of the following values is not taken in the preamble of our constitution ? 1 (A) Sovereignty (B) Socialism (C) Communism (D) Secularism ? ? ? ?-? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? (A) ? (B) ? (C) ? (D) ?
6. The word democracy has its origin in which ancient civilization of the world ? 1 (A) Persian (B) Greek (C) Roman (D) Egyptian ? (?) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? (A) ? (B) ? (C) ? (D) ?

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7. Mention the names of two countries which had an advanced civilization during the Bronze Age ? 2

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8. Mention the two titles given by the British government to the Indians. 2

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9. Write two reasons responsible for the rise of communalism. 2

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10. Define the term 'sustainable development'. 2

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11. Describe any four features of feudalism prevalent in Europe in the medieval 4×1=4 period.

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12. Explain any four reasons responsible for the commencement of Renaissance in 4×1=4 Italy during the fourteenth century.

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13. Explain four reasons why Britain became the first country in Europe to have an 4×1=4 industrial revolution.

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14. Why did the British feel a need to introduce new land settlements in India ? 1+3=4 Explain three revenue systems introduced by the British in India.

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15. Examine the state of indigenous education system of Hindus in India in the beginning of eighteenth century. 4

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16. Describe any four features of tropical evergreen forests of India. 4×1=4

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17. Explain any two characteristics each of subsistance farming and commercial farming practised in India. 2+2=4

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18. How is the road transport significant in day to day life ? Explain with four 4×1=4 examples.

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19. Describe any four features of the Directive Principle-Social and economic equality'. 4×1=4

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20. Define Panchayati Raj. Describe its three tiers. 1+3=4

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21. Explain the composition of the Legislative Council of a state. 4

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22. How is the President of India elected ? Explain. 4

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23. Why are the political parties a must in a democracy ? Explain four reasons. 4×1=4

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24. How does the Indian constitution promote 'national integration'? Explain four ways. 4×1=4

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25. Explain any four strategies adopted by the centre and state governments to 4×1=4 reduce dropout rate and improve the level of achievement in schools.

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26. Give an account of the Santhal rebellion of 1855-57. 5

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27. Why and how was the Muslim League formed ? Explain. 5

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28. Examine the factors which influence the distribution and density of population in an area. 5

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29. Assess the role of agencies which help in the formation of public opinion. 5

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SOCIAL SCIENCE

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[Maximum Marks : 100

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1. (a) On the given outline map of India mark and locate the following with 1×3=3 appropriate symbols : (i) Aravali Range (ii) Mahanadi (iii) Gir Sanctuary ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? : (i) ? ? (ii) ? (iii) ? ?

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1. (b) Identify and write in your answer book names of three ports shown 1×3=3 as (A), (B) and (C) in the map of India. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? (?) ? (A), (B) ? (C) ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? (A)

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(1.2) State two factors which determine the climate of India. 1

(1.3) Define soil. 1

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(1.4) Mention two food crops of India. 1

(1.5) Name any two major sea ports located on the West coast of India. 1

(1.6) What is meant by agro based industries ? 1

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2. Which country was recognised as the successor of the Soviet Union after its break up ? 1

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3. Why is India called a republic? Give one reason. 1

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5. How many times does a Gram Sabha holds its meetings in a year ? 1

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7. The First World War began in the year 1 (A) 1910 (B) 1911 (C) 1912 (D) 1914 ? ? ? ? ? ?, ? (A) 1910 (B) 1911 (C) 1912 (D) 1914

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8. In which of the following years was the League of Nations formed ? 1 (A) 1918 (B) 1919 (C) 1920 (D) 1921 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? (A) 1918 (B) 1919 (C) 1920 (D) 1921
9. Which of the following is a popular South Indian food ? 1 (A) Chhole Bhature (B) Kabab Parantha (C) Sambhar Dosa (D) Mughlai food ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? (A) ? ? (B) ? ? (C) ? ? (D) ? ?
10. In which year was the battle of Plassey fought ? 1 (A) 1657 (B) 1757 (C) 1857 (D) 1957 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? (A) 1657 (B) 1757 (C) 1857 (D) 1957

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11. How many members were in the Constituent Assembly of India ? 1 (A) 369 (B) 379 (C) 389 (D) 399 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? (A) 369 (B) 379 (C) 389 (D) 399

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12. In which of the following cities was the first Municipal Corporation formed in India ? 1 (A) Bombay (B) Calcutta (C) Lahore (D) Chennai ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? (A) ? (B) ? (C) ? (D) ?
13. When was the Shimla agreement signed between India and Pakistan ? 1 (A) 1962 (B) 1972 (C) 1982 (D) 1992 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? (A) 1962 (B) 1972 (C) 1982 (D) 1992

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14. Mention any four characteristics of the Ancient Egyptian Civilization. 4

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15. "The Iron Age is regarded as a remarkable period of growth of human civilization". Analyse the statement. 4

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16. Describe any four methods helpful in conservation of minerals in India. 4

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17. Explain any four points of significance of air transport. 4

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18. Define the term 'population'. Describe census operation. 4

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19. Explain the main components of the Indian social structure. 4

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20. "Population of a country is its real resource" Examine the statement. 4

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21. Give an account of the Battle of Buxar. 4

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22. Explain the objectives of the Faraizi Movement which grew among Muslims of East Bengal. 4

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23. Explain, how we can perform smoothly our duties towards our nation ? 4

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24. Describe the functions of the Panchayati Samiti. 4

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25. Explain with examples does the parliament keep an effective check on the Council of Ministers / real executive. 4

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26. Explain the functions of the Central Secretariat. 4

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27. How did the reorganization of the states pave the path for national integration in India? Explain. 4

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28. How do we calculate human development index for comparing the quality of human life in different countries ? Explain. 4

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29. Analyze any four challenges before India in the present circumstances. 4

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30. Explain the growth of the political institutions during the Medieval Period in India. 6

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31. Why did a revolt break out in India in 1857 ? Explain six reasons. 6

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32. Why are the provisions of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity a must in democracy. Explain. 6

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