SECTION - A (Multiple Choice Questions) 1. Whi 10 among the following published ‘Samvad Kaumudi' ? (A) Rashsundari Debi (B) Tarabai Shinde (©) Raja Rammohan Roy (D) Ram Chaddha 2, Match Column-I with Colum Column-I Column-II (Minerals) (Examples) y,_ Ferrous a, Coal b. Granite I. Non-Ferrous c. Bauxite tl. Non-Metallic qv. Eneres d. Cobalt options? 1 re ml IV “ b d c a @ @ * boa @ * e d c omc # » 4 2VAABB1 os _Pamte Sof 32 , ) nel and choose the correct option. (20 x 1 = 20) P.T.O.| statements and choose the correct option 1 t option ; ‘Ssertion (A) : ian i ive ‘Zolleverin’ ae ) On Prussian initiative Zolleveri Ci ion ase . | Reason (R) : ) + Tt was to create unified economic territory allowing the unhit inhindered movement of goods, people and capital. Options : (A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). (B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). (C) (A) is true, but (R) is wrong. (D) (A) is wrong, but (R) is true. Identify the primary objective of power sharing arrangements in Belgium from the following options. | (a) Establishing 4 unitary form of government. @) Centralized political control of government. ablishing cultural and educational matters of Dutch. (© Est (@) Accommodating Iinguistic and regional interest. ) Act Which of the following is a key indicator used to measure a country’s development ? (A) Primary Production (B) Secondary Production (@ Gross Domestic Product (D) Net Domestic Product gp1S//B2/AABBI Page 7 of 32 PIO.‘Buddhi ‘ism eme rged from eastern India and spread in several directions , Read the followii lowing reast yl ‘ons for its spread and choose the correct option. ID . ru 4 e to Cultural exchange . Due to Silk route III. Due to trade & travellers IV. Due to European efforts Options : . correct. Only I, I and IV are corr J, and Il are correct: 1, Ul and IV 2 @) Only I I and TV are ¢ ect. orrect- (A) (©) Only () Only! of Indian National Movement in 1 lowing: events ‘Arrange the fol and choose the col rect option- gnronological order 1 Fo Lahore Session nahi-trwin Pact presse waraj Party rmation of Ss of the Indian Nat tional Congress u. gu. 6 qv. For ,d Class ‘Association mation of De options: fs ani rend @ Lu, and Il a am, rand p) WW, Ill, Hand? “ nich one of BE sollowing isthe irrigation eystem in Meghalaya ? ay Tosrignte @ Touse laree volume: (©) Toremove water from 8 @) Touse bamboo drip irrigatior 52/9/1/22/SABB1 qand only during rainy se8s0m- 5 of water for irrigation. oil. yn system. P.T.O.10. tis t he staple food crop of maj ' ajorit : © Indiaisthe jority of people in India. Second largest prod a Producer of this crop, is a Kharif crop. © It requires high humidity wit igh humidity with 100 cm of annual rainfall. Crops: (A) Ragi (B) Bajra (C) Wheat @) Rice fateh Coun ith Column-II and choose the correct option from the 1 following : Column-I Column-II ject List in the Indian Constitution) (Subject) (oul s wen a. Trade Union o 1, Union L b. Banking yr. State List i m Concurrent List °. ee ; d. Internet auary List wv. Resi ions? ont n om Ww wet ‘ @ ? oe o * i : 5 o ° 3 P.T.O.ll. Which i one of the following statements, best describes women empowerment ? (A) Encouraging men to take leadership roles. (B) Promoting superiority of women over men. (@) Ensuring equal opportunities and rights for women- (D) Limiting the rights of men in all spheres. 49, How do Political Parties ensure accountability to the public ? Choose the most suitable option from the following. (A) ‘Through Press Conferences (B) Through Social Media Campaigns (©) Through encouraging Partisanship fer Support (p) Through Blection® and Vot 13, Read the following statements regarding democracy and choose the correct option. pee equality among citizens Government by few individuals a. ul W. options: protection of human rights Ensures checks and balance system (a) 1 Mand Ol @®) I, Wand IV © 1,Uand IV ©) Ilana Iv g2/3/1/22AAB BI Page 13 of 32 P.O.14, ‘Ponsible for i i Centre and See resolving disputes between (A) Finance Commission of India (B) Supreme Court of India (C) President of India (D) Prime Minister of India 15. Which one of the following is a significant aspect of globalisation ? (A) Uniform Culture (B) Environmental Support (©) Support to Domestic Market (D) Access to New Markets 16. Rate’? (a) The literate population atthe global level (@) The proportion of literate population in the seven years and above (©) ~The total number of children attending school in a region @) The average number of schools in a region 1/22/AAB) 32/3! _ Page 15 of 32 Which one of the following definitions is most suitable for the ‘Literacy =17. Study the table given below carefully and answer the question that follows. Country | Gross National Income (GNI) | HDI Rank in the per capita (2011 PPP $) world (2018) A 12,707 73 B 6,681 130 Cc 4,961 148 D 5,005 154 E 8,457 143 F 4,976 134 Which of the following country has high Human Development Index Rank in the world ? (A) Country ‘A’ (B) Country ‘C’ (© Country ‘D’ ©) Country ‘E’ 1g, Read the image of the cheque. Identify the cheque number from the given options : rae 2esse 7 . dion ¢ py 362255 O207a% OOD3i3e 1D ¢ (0) 00813 phe following jnlieu of y, peettion is for Visi ually I i . Which ofthe op 8 ly Impaired Candidates only ) Frienay Owing is th ©) Banks formal source of loan in India ? (B) 110002078 (®) 16137926023 g2/SVPZIAABR, (B) Money-lenders (D) Relatives Asia/bate \9/ 6 /20\6 119, Primary, (A) N ature of, employment (B) Nature of Activities (C) Nature of ownership ©) Nature of income 20. Which one of the following banks in India controls the issuance of currency and regulates the credit system in the country ? 1 (A) Punjab National Bank (B) Indian Bank (C) Reserve Bank of India (py: State Bank of India { SECTION -B (4x 2=8) \ (very Short Answer Type Questions) the Indian subcontinent crucial for the trade network during the How was me jxseonth century ? Explain. 8 uggest any two ways to solve the problem of land degradation. 2 (2) - OR () Suggest any two ways for the conservation of resources. s/22/MABB1 Page 19 of 32 32/8 \23. i 3. How does the United Nations Development Program’s (UNDP's) developmental criterion differ from the World Bank ? Explain. 24, “Role of women is gradually enhancing in the politics of the country.” Examine the statement. sECTION-C (5x 3=15) (Short Answer Type Questions) | 3 } German Unification. | the process © | 26. @) Analyse | oR | ne ; | Jian Unification. he process ofa | Analyse 4 \ @) ant process of radia has experienced transformation due f° yn . ge. “THE deverert influence of Information Technology (T.) and Electronic a - ifical . i ene simi ptain te statement with examples. 3 | past" any tare fanetions of the Political Parties. 3 _soribe gt. ye formal sector Toans be made beneficial for poor farmers and ow cant 98- wes 2 Explain. 3 wi oe sgsxmine the role of Pubic Sector in the development and well-being of & ;. # country. ; 22/AAB) wns _Page 21 0f 32 Pr.SECTION-D (4x5 = 20) (Long Answer Type Questions) which Indian 30. (a) “There were variety esses through (a) of cultural proces: n the statement Nationalism captured people's imagination.” Explait 5 with examples. OR the various social groups involved in the Civil les. (b) How were Disobedience Movement ? Explain with examp 31. @ Explain the importance of agriculture in the Indian Economy. OR nnological and Institutional reforms taken by the plain the Te! interest of farmers. @ government in thi sow do we assess democracy’s outcomes ? Explain. 32. ©) OR epemocracy 8 an accountabl ‘De v. le, responsiv dle ean itim: gitimate ynment.” Explain the statement. 5 ) gor? alyse the i re role of Liberalisation in the e globalisation. f OR Examine fi ; ve factors to pro) to prom Promote the process of global fo globalisation. PTO. 2/AABB: oeSECTION - (3x4=12) (Ce ase Based Questions) 34. Re: 5 ad the i following source and answer th fe questions that follow : . Why Newspapers ? Krishnaji Tri ‘ibiish ji Trimbuck Ranade inhabitant of Poona intends to Pi a Newspaper in the Marathi La i i affording useful infe i ae with 2 view_of anoreze ful int formation on every topic of local interest. It Will be open for free discussion on subjects of general u ty scientific investigation and the speculations connected with the statistics, curiosities, history and geography of the of the Decean especially... the patronage and support din the diffusion of knowledge and welfare of the stly solicited} hand Courier, 6 January, 1849 newspapers and political associations is osition in the House of Commons in of critically examining by removing those and also by antiquities, country and of all intereste ple is earne pay TelegraP is of the native fae sio the role of the Opp “, England. That to suggest improvements, be to the benefit of the people, ntation. peo Bom The jdentical "ment i jarliame Fi Pern ent policy ys that will not par ring speed impleme en! associations ought to carefully study the particular issues, hese “1 verse relevant information on the nation as well as on gather ne he possible and desirable improvements, and this will what Fe it considerable influence.’ e is yell ; sw opin g April, 1870 : . ge Ne i Analyse the primary objective proposed by Ranade for publishing @) sfarathi Language newspaper. 1 aid the Bombay Telegraph i 4.2) ° ph emphasize the role of G4”), promoting welfare of Deccan region ? ae ? 1 a re What were the key responsibilities attributed to native 2 49) newspapers ? Mention any two. /AABBI gsi Page 25 of 32 P.T.O.35. Read the following source and a Ss inswer the questions that follow : 4 acred Groves - A wealth of diverse and se and rare speci Nature worship i : pecies 1 vorship is an age old tribal belief based on the premise that all_creations of ni have to be protected. Such beliefs have preserved several virgin forests i pristine form called Sacred Groves (the forests of God and Goddesses). These patches of forest or parts of large forests have been left untouched by ‘the local eople and an; interference with them is banned. P| ry h Certain societies revere ‘a particulal reserved from time immemorial Chota Nagpur _ret ion _wor' hin-2 ) re pa ‘cadamba)_ trees: a )_tre ¢ ar WTS ip aD (famarin soos il a) trees Congo manger ‘dered. sacred: vees are considercs | sacre’ ; Deepal and bay regs everal cultures, ered: pith its OW? | atur' its mF of conseryiny ure tradition®l sities are OFC rhe (0 tad. Ye Sacre! es als whit are animal dm: ip plants and) eaaules ad Ia Brot temple devotes a trooPs. an greated pea herds of lackbucks fed dt Gages 1”. aint geen a5 97 inte! Bish” aco them. f miles ry nd nobody arate ne belief in nature worship? co} vw does sacred B70V" porate trees into their cultural practices * (35.0 ep, do 00m nities fm 1 9) HOW i ith example. is nature. 57" xpi et arl values that contribute to the coexistence ° nal 63) OP fe and anawer the questions that £10: 4 sotlowine sours : 36. d the Panchayati Raj more power to the panchayats to realise the awe eed te ana a fe ihe das of the makers OF ONE grea? Ofion amnchayati he diighes true democracy. t aenstiety over to the ‘only place where power belongs in a estore’, power, the hands Pr the people. Giving power to reno ets is also a way 0 f aduce corruption and increase domeayaanive efticlonsy {0,ner people participate in the Famine and implementation ‘of developmental schemes, they pian naturally, ‘exercise greater. ‘control over these schemes. This would eliminate, The corrupt middlemen. Thus, Panchayati Raj way etrenethen, the foundations of our democracy.” Sen How does ey Pore to Panchayats relate to the vision of in the primary objecti i 1 62) eee ary objective of giving power to the Panchayat: tl 7 e rayats. 1 63) Bom aa Sy ‘Panchayati Raj contribute to g//22/AABB1 Page 27: 2 3 Page #7 0f 5? PTO.Ls SECTION - F (43-8) (Map Based Questions) he given political e following near 37. (a) Two places (A) and (B) have been marked on tl outline map of India, Identify them with the help of th information and write their correct names on the lines drawn ee them: 1 i i took place. j) The place where Jallianwala Bagh Massacre ° ession of Indian National Congress Was (ii) The place where the s held in 1927. om | i label @ | (b) On the same political outline map of India, locate and lal a three of the following with suitable symbols : : | () Bhakra ‘Nangal - Dam (i) Noida Software Technology Park : i) ii) Tarapur — Nuclear Power Plant : | (iii) } vy Haldia ~ See Port Hlowing questions are for Visually Impaired Candidates phe follo te ue nly in liew of Q. No. 37. five questions: 1 apt any ae state where Jallianwale Bagh incident took place. 37.1) Name a or name the Place where the Indian National Congress Session was 7.2) Nam’ 1) gid in 1927. 1 t gun ome ane state where Bhakra Nangal dam is located. 1 say Name the state where Tarapur Nuclear Power Plant is located. 1 et ; oa which state is the Noida Software Technology Park located ? 1 Fe ot) ‘Name the state where Haldia Sea Port is located. 1 |AABBL soaps /22 P : _Poge'ze of 82 PTO. 32/5