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SOCIAL SCIENCE
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 (1)PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS___
HISTORY

2018
 Why were big European powers met in Berlin in 1885 ? (1)
OR
Why were merchants from towns in Europe began to move countryside in
seventeenth and eighteenth centuries ?
OR
Why did Charles Booth, a Liverpool ship owner conduct the first social survey of low
skilled workers in the East End of London in 1887 ?

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instructions me likha hai)

 Why did the Roman Catholic Church impose control over publishers and booksellers ?
(1)
OR
Why do novels use vernacular ?

 Describe the impact of ‘Rinderpest’ on people’s livelihoods and local economy in

Africa in the 1890s. (3)
OR
Describe any three major problems faced by Indian cotton weavers in nineteenth
century.
OR
Describe any three steps taken to clean up London during nineteenth century.
 “The ‘Print Revolution’ had transformed the lives of people changing their
relationship to information and knowledge.” Analyse the statement.
(3)
OR
Distinguish between the themes of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ and ‘Jane Eyre’ novels
written by Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte respectively.

 Describe the explosive conditions prevailed in Balkans after 1871 in Europe.

(5)
OR
 Describe the role of different religious groups in the development of anti-colonial
feelings in Vietnam.

 How did Non-Cooperation movement start with participation of middle class people
in the cities ? Explain its impact on the economic front.
OR
Why was Congress reluctant to allow women to hold any position of authority within
the organisation ? How did women participate in Civil Disobedience Movement ?
Explain. (5)
 2017
Q. Name the writer of the book ‘Hind Swaraj’.
Ans-Mahatma Gandhi
 2016
 Who remarked “when Frace sneezes the rest of Europe catches cold”.
Or
Who were called colons in Vietnam?

 What type of flag was designed during ‘Swadeshi Movement’ in Bengal?

Explain its main features (3)
 “The plantation workers in Assam had their own understanding of mahatma Gandhi
and the nation of swaraj”.Support the statement with arguments.
(3)


 Why did Mahatma Gandhi decide to call off the Civil Disobedience Movement?
Explain. (5)

 Describe the popular struggle of Bolivia. (5)

 2015

Ans- to restore democracy in Nepal.

Describe main feature of “Poona Pact”.
 GEOGRAPHY

2018
 Classify resources on the basis of origin. (1)
Ans-Biotic and Abiotic
 How has the ever increasing number of industries in India made worse position by
exerting pressure on existing fresh water resources ? Explain.(3)
 “Dense and efficient network of transport is a pre-requisite for local and national
development.” Analyse the statement. (3)

 How is the issue of sustainability important for development ? Explain with examples.
(3)

2017
 2016
 Why should the use of cattle cake as fuel be discouraged? (1)


 “Roadways still have an edge over railways in India .” Support the statement with
arguments. (5)

2015
Q. How do Minerals occur in sedimentary rocks?
 ECONOMICS

2018
 State any two goals of development other than income. (1)

 When we produce goods by exploiting natural resources, in which category of

economic sector such activities come ? (1)
Ans-Primary Sector
 Give any two examples of informal sector of credit. (1)

Q. How is the issue of sustainability important for development?Expalain with

examples. (3)

 Distinguish the service conditions of organized sector with that of unorganized

sector. (3)
 Why is cheap and affordable credit important for the country’s development ?
Explain any three reasons. (3)

 How can consumer awareness be spread among consumers to avoid exploitation in

the market place ? Explain any three ways. (3)

 How has foreign trade been integrating markets of different countries ? Explain with
examples. (5)
OR
How do we feel the impact of globalization on our daily life ? Explain with examples.
 2017

Q. Give an example of violation of consumer’s right to choose.

Ans-

Q.How is the maximum retail price printed on packets beneficial for you?
Q. Expain any three loan activities of banks in india?

Q. Analyse any five positive effects of globalisation on the indian economy.

Q. What is liberation? Describe ay four effects of liberation on the indian
economy.

2016
Q.Why is the supervision of functioning of formal sources of loans necessary?
Q.Describe the impact of globalisation on Indian economy with examples.
 2015
Q.What is meant by double coincidence of wants?

Ans-‘Hallmark’
Q. How does money acts as a medium of exchange?
Q.Explain with an example how you can use the right to seek redressal.

POLITICAL SCIENCE
 2018

 Describe any three provisions of amendment made in ‘Indian Constitution’ in 1992

for making ‘Three-Tier’ government more effective and powerful. (3)

 Explain the three factors that are crucial in deciding the outcome of politics of social
divisions. (3)

 “Secularism is not an ideology of some political parties or persons, but it is one of the
foundations of our country.” Examine the statement. (3)

 Describe any five major functions of political parties performed in a democracy.

(5)
  “Democracy stands much superior to any other form of government in promoting
dignity and freedom of the individual.” Justify this statement.
OR
“Democracies lead to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens.” Justify this
statement. (5)

2017
Q. Explain any one difference between pressure groups and political parties.

Q.Define Democracy.
Ans- Democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by
people.
Q.Name any one political party of india which grew out of movement.

Q. Analyse the role of popular struggles in the development of democracy.

Q. How do pressure groups and movements strengthen democracy?Explain.

Q.Describe any five characteristics of democracy.

 2016

Q.Why did India adopt multi-part system?

Q. Name any two sectional interest group?

Q. What are public interest groups ?Describe the functioning.

(2)FINAL CONCLUSION(Imp. Topics/questions)
 HISTORY[20]
 Chapter 1: The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
 Stavic nationalist struggle in 10th century.
 Ideology of liberalism (19th century).
 Important features of civil code.
 Role of women in the nationalist struggles in Europe.
 Role of culturing in creating the idea of Nation in Europe.
 Topic related to unification of Germany & Italy.

 Chapter 2: The Nationalist Movement in Indo-China

 The role of Ho Chi Minh in The Vietnamese struggle for independence.
 Idea of civilizing missiom during mid-nineteenth century by France.
 Civilising mission of the colonisers.
 What are the new challenges faced by the new Republic of Vietnam after
1954.
 Phan Chu Trinh’s objective for Vietnam

 Chapter 3: Nationalism in India(One of the most imp.)

 Idea of Satyagraha.
 How the first world war helped in the growth of the national movement
in India.
 Rowlatt act (Impact on Indians)
 Non-Cooperation movement
 + map work

 Chapter 4: The making of Global World

 Import of technology on food availability.
 The impact of Great Depression on Indian Economy
 Decision of MNCs to relocate production to Asian countries.
 Different types of global exchanges which took place before 17 th century
 Death of men of working-age in Europe because of the World War.
 Abolishing Corn Laws decision
 Global transfer of disease in the pre-modern world helped in the
colonisation of the Americas.
 Chapter 5: The Age of Industrialisation
 The impact of The First World War on Indian Industries.
 Women workers in Britain attached the spinning Jenny.
 How did the East India Company procure regular supplies of cotton and
silk textiles from Indian weaver.
 East India company appointed gomasthas to supervise weavers in India.
 Surat port topic

 Chapter 6: Work Life and Leisure

 The effect of nineteeth century city development on ecology &
environment.
 Why a number of Bombay films were about the lives of migrants?
 Well-off Londoners supported the need to build housing for the poor
(19th century).
 Population of London expanded from the middle of the eighteenth
century.
 What led to the major expansion of Bombay’s population in the mid-19th
century.

 Chapter 7: Print Culture and the modern World

 ‘Print culture created the conditions within which French Revolution
occured’.Explain?
 Spread of Print culture in India-reviews of Indians.
 The Vernacular Press Act.
 According to Gandhiji – Swaraj is fight for liberty of speech, liberty of the
press, and freedom of association, Why?

 Chapter 8: Novels,Society and History

 The picture of the new middle class which the novel parksha-guru
portrays.
 Justify the statement-‘Pariksha Guru is considered landmark in the
history of Hindi novel.’
 Why did Charles Dickens write about the terrible effects of
industrialisation on people’s life.
 What actions Crusoe make us see him as a typical coloniser?
 In what ways was the novel in colonial India useful for both the
colonisers as well as the nationalists?
 GEOGRAPHY[20]
 Chapter 1: Resources & Development
 The steps having black soil or name of the crop which is mainly grown in
it.
 Explain the statement-“Conservation of resources is vital for
development”.
 Explain the statement-“Degradation of land is a cause of worry”.
 What are the steps which can be taken to control soil erosion in the hilly
areas.
 + map work.

 Chapter 3: Water Resources

 How modern adaptations of traditional rainwater harvesting methods
are being carried out to conserve and store water.
 What is the solution for the problem statement-“India is heading
towards water scarcity”.
 What are the problems caused by setting up of projects and dams.

 Chapter 4: Agriculture
 Rice cultivation methods.
 Name an important beverage crop and specify the geographical
conditions for its growth.
 Establish the difference between Commercial farming and Subsistence
farming with the help of a suitable example.
 +map work

 Chapter 5: Mineral and Energy Resources

 Map work for identification of places where iron or ore mines, mica
mines, coal mines, oil fields, Bauxite deposits, Mica deposits.
 Map work of locating and labelling of Power plants.

 Chapter 6: Manufacturing Industries

 Reason for maximum Jute textile mills in hugli Basin.
 Factors affecting location of the industry: Physical, Human
 +Map work
 Chapter 7: Lifelines of National Economy
 Definition of trade and difference b/w International amd local trade.
 Why transport and communication called the lifelines of Indian
economy?
 +map work

POLITICAL SCIENCE[20]

 Chapter 1: Power Sharing

 The different form of Power sharing in modern democracies.
 Recognize the form of power sharing which is represented by the
community Government in Belgium.

 Chapter 2: Federalism
 Important features of Federalism.
 Major steps taken by Indian Government towards decentralization in
1992.
 Difference between a federal form of government and a unitary one?
 Similarity with Belgium in Federalism.

 Chapter 3: Democracy and Diversity

 Factors that determine the outcomes of politics of social divisions.
 When a social difference become a social division.
 Explain the statement- In a democracy, political expression of social
divisions is very normal and can be healthy.

 Chapter 4: Gender, Religion and Caste

 Different forms of communal politics .
 How caste inequalities are still continuing in India.
 Why caste alone cannot determine election results in India.
  Politics and communalism.

 Chapter 6: Political Parties

 Challenges faced by political parties.
 Role of money and muscle power during elections.
 Lack of internal democracy within a political party.

 Chapter 7: Outcomes of Democracy

 How democracy produce an accountable responsive and legitimate
government?
 Conditions under which democracies accommodate social diversities?
 Compare dictatorship and other alternative government.

 Chapter 8: Challenges to Democracy

 How can democracy be reformed and deepened?
 What can an ordinary citizen play in deepening democracy?
 Challenges to democracy in India.

ECONOMICS[20]
 Chapter 1: Development
 Need of health and educational development.
 Human development indicators.
 Explain the statement-“Sustainable Development is a crucial step for
the development of a country.”
 Health indicators.

 Chapter 2: Sectors of Indian Economy

 Rising importance of tertiary sector,
 How are sectors divided?
 Protective measures for unorganised sector workers.

 Chapter 3: money and Credit

  Money as a medium exchange.
 Why banks ask for collateral while giving loans.
 Elements in the economic development.
 Why formal sources of credit preferred over the informal source of
credit?

 Chapter 4: Globalisation and The Indian Economy

 Impact of globalization in India.
 Role of MNCs in the economic development
 What are the benefits of joint production of MNCs with local
companies?
 Foreign trade and interaction of Markets.

 Chapter 5: Consumer Rights

 What is the role of government in consumer protection?
 Factors causing exploitation of consumer.
 Identification of logo or marks.
 Explain the statement“Consumer movement can be effective only
with the consumer’s active involvement.”

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