Commerce (English Medium)
Science (English Medium)
Arts (English Medium)
Academic Year: 2024-2025
Date & Time: 24th February 2025, 10:30 am
Duration: 3h
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General Instructions:
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them:
- This question paper contains 30 questions. All questions are compulsory.
- Question paper is divided into five Sections - Section A, B, C, D and E.
- Section A - Question Nos. 1 to 17 are Multiple Choice (MCQ) type questions. Each question carries 1 mark.
- Section B - Question Nos. 18 and 19 are Source based questions. Each question carries 3 marks.
- Section C - Question Nos. 20 to 23 are Short Answer (SA) type questions. Each question carries 3 marks. Answer to these questions shall be written in 80 to 100 words.
- Section D - Question Nos. 24 to 28 are Long Answer (LA) type questions. Each question carries 5 marks. Answer to these questions shall be written in 120 to 150 words.
- Section E - Question Nos. 29 & 30 are Map based questions. Each question carries 5 marks.
- In addition to this, NOTE that a separate question has been provided for Visually Impaired Candidates in lieu of questions having visual inputs, map etc. Such questions are to be attempted by Visually Impaired Candidates only.
- There is no overall choice given in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in a few questions in all sections other than Section A.
Identify the district of first phase of construction of Rajasthan canal.
Jaisalmer
Barmer
Jodhpur
Ganganagar
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Read the following statements related to ‘surface mining’ carefully and choose the correct option:
- It is the cheapest and the safest way of mining minerals.
- Its output is large and rapid.
- It is used to extract minerals from deeper part.
- It is also known as open cast mining.
Only i, ii, and iii are correct.
Only i, iii and iv are correct.
Only i, ii and iv are correct.
Only ii, iii and iv are correct.
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Read the following statements regarding quaternary activities carefully and choose the correct option:
- It is associated with collection and production of information.
- It focuses on the production of tools.
- It is centred around research and development.
- It involves specialized knowledge and technical skills.
Only i, ii and iii are correct.
Only i, ii and iv are correct.
Only i, iii and iv are correct.
Only ii, iii and iv are correct.
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Arrange the following seaports from south to north according to their location and choose the correct option:
- Shanghai
- Singapore
- Yokohama
- Hong Kong
ii, iv, iii, and i
ii, iv, i and iii
iv, ii, iii and i
iv, ii, i and iii
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Ports, which handle bulk and general cargo in large volume, are called ______.
Ferry Ports
Inland Ports
Ports of Call
Comprehensive Ports
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Arrange the following iron-ore mines of India from south-west to north-east direction of their locations and choose the correct option:
- Bailadila
- Mayurbhanj
- Ballari
- Kudremukh
iii, iv, i and ii
iii, iv, ii and i
iv, iii, i and ii
iv, iii, ii and i
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Assertion (A): All manufacturing industries are associated with raw materials.
Reason (R): Resources are essential for human survival.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
(A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
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By 2050, the world population is estimated to live in urban areas is ______.
One fourth
Half
Two third
Three fourth
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“Some wastelands are rendered unfit for agriculture by human activities.” Choose the correct option related to the statement:
- Shifting cultivation area
- Coastal plains
- Degraded pastures
- Bhabar areas
Only ii
Both ii and iv
Only iii
Both i and iii
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Choose the correctly matched pair of areas and their characteristics from the following:
| (Areas) | (Characteristics) |
| Jhabua District | Bhil Tribe |
| (Areas) | (Characteristics) |
| Daurala Meerut | Gaddi Tribe |
| (Areas) | (Characteristics) |
| Bharmaur Tehsil | Dilapidated Houses |
| (Areas) | (Characteristics) |
| Dharavi Mumbai | Groundwater Pollution |
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Assertion (A): Water transport plays an important role in the international trade of India.
Reason (R): The east coast of India has more ports than its west coast.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
(A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
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Read the following facts about ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ carefully and choose the correct option:
- It is a part of urban renewable mission.
- It is launched by Government of India.
- It is associated with improving greenery in urban areas.
- It is aimed to improve quality of life in urban slums.
Only i, ii and iii are correct.
Only ii, iii and iv are correct.
Only i, ii, and iv are correct.
Only i, iii, and iv are correct.
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Identify the unit to measure sound from the following:
Particles per hundred
Decibel
Particles per thousand
Nanometer
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Identify the main objective of Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) from the following:
To transport and store natural gas at its depot.
To process and allocate natural gas to different states.
To transport, process and market natural gas.
To sale, stored natural gas for greater profit.
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Read the following table & passage and answer the question:
International Comparison of Human Development
| Human Development Categories | |
| Level of Human Development | Score in Development Index |
| Very High | above 0.800 |
| High | between 0.700 up to 0.799 |
| Medium | between 0.550 up to 0.699 |
| Low | below 0.549 |
The priority of countries with high level of human development is providing education and healthcare. They are investing more in social sector. Altogether, a higher investment in people and good governance has set this group of countries apart from others.
Countries with medium levels of human development have emerged in the period after the Second World War. Many of these countries have been rapidly improving their human development score by adopting more people-oriented policies and reducing social discrimination.
Which one of the following score of human development index shows the range for Medium category?
0.049
0.099
0.149
0.199
None of the above
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Read the following table & passage and answer the question:
International Comparison of Human Development
| Human Development Categories | |
| Level of Human Development | Score in Development Index |
| Very High | above 0.800 |
| High | between 0.700 up to 0.799 |
| Medium | between 0.550 up to 0.699 |
| Low | below 0.549 |
The priority of countries with high level of human development is providing education and healthcare. They are investing more in social sector. Altogether, a higher investment in people and good governance has set this group of countries apart from others.
Countries with medium levels of human development have emerged in the period after the Second World War. Many of these countries have been rapidly improving their human development score by adopting more people-oriented policies and reducing social discrimination.
The most important factor applicable with high human development countries is ______.
maximum investment in social sector.
maximum investment in service sector.
maximum investment in industrial development.
maximum investment in agricultural development.
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Read the following table & passage and answer the question:
International Comparison of Human Development
| Human Development Categories | |
| Level of Human Development | Score in Development Index |
| Very High | above 0.800 |
| High | between 0.700 up to 0.799 |
| Medium | between 0.550 up to 0.699 |
| Low | below 0.549 |
The priority of countries with high level of human development is providing education and healthcare. They are investing more in social sector. Altogether, a higher investment in people and good governance has set this group of countries apart from others.
Countries with medium levels of human development have emerged in the period after the Second World War. Many of these countries have been rapidly improving their human development score by adopting more people-oriented policies and reducing social discrimination.
Greater improvement among the medium level of human development countries is marked by ______.
Development related policies
Environment related policies
Economy oriented policies
Society oriented policies
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Study the map of ‘Australian Trans-Continental Railway’ and answer the questions that follow:
- In which part of the continent this railway line is located? 1
- Identify the stations of this railway marked as ‘A’ and ‘B’. 1
- Write the names of stations located at the easternmost and westernmost end of this railway. 1
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Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
|
Case for Free Trade The act of opening up economies for trading is known as free trade or trade liberalization. This is done by bringing down trade barriers like tariffs. Trade liberalization allows goods and services from everywhere to compete with domestic products and services. Globalisation along with free trade can adversely affect the economies of developing countries by not giving equal playing field by imposing conditions which are unfavourable. With the development of transport and communication systems goods and services can travel faster and farther than ever before. But free trade should not only let rich countries enter the markets, but allow the developed countries to keep their own markets protected from foreign products. Countries also need to be cautious about dumped goods; as along with free trade dumped goods of cheaper prices can harm the domestic producers. |
- Explain the meaning of ‘trade liberalisation’. 1
- How have ‘globalisation’ and ‘free trade’ affected the economies of developing countries? 1
- What should be done by the developing countries to protect from negative impact of ‘free trade’? Mention any two steps. 1
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Differentiate between retail trading and wholesale trading.
Chapter: [6] Tertiary and Quaternary Activities
“Nature and human are intricately inter-wined.” Analyse the statement.
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“Human beings utilize the opportunities provided by nature.” Analyse the statement.
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Explain the importance of bio-energy in India.
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Study the following table carefully and answer the questions that follow:
| India - Trends of Urbanisation 1961-2011 |
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| Year | Number of Towns/UAs | Urban Population (in Thousands) | % of Total Population | Decennial Growth (%) |
| 1961 | 2,365 | 78,936.6 | 17.97 | 26.41 |
| 1971 | 2,590 | 1,09,114 | 19.91 | 38.23 |
| 1981 | 3,378 | 1,59,463 | 23.34 | 46.14 |
| 1991 | 4,689 | 2,17,611 | 25.71 | 36.47 |
| 2001 | 5,161 | 2,85,355 | 27.78 | 31.13 |
| 2011 | 6,171 | 3,77,000 | 31.16 | 31.08 |
- In which census year, the decennial growth of urban population is the highest.
- Explain the increasing trend of urban population in India.
- Analyse the continuous increasing trend of number of towns in India.
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Explain the Malthus Theory of population growth.
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Suggest important measures to control the rapidly increasing population.
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“Indian Railways have facilitated the movement of both freight and passengers and contributed to the growth of economy.” Support the statement with suitable arguments.
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“Indian ports have continuously been growing for successful international trade.” Support the statement with suitable arguments.
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“The cost of transport plays an important role in location of industries.” Justify the statement with examples.
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‘Dairy farming is practised mainly near urban and industrial centres.’ Justify the statement with examples.
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Analyse the need of ‘target area planning’ for development.
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Access the outcomes of ‘Integrated Tribal Development Project’ in Bharmaur region.
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“The third phase of population growth is referred to as the period of population explosion in India.” Evaluate the statement with examples.
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“The second phase of population growth is referred to as the period of steady growth.” Evaluate the statement with examples.
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On the given political outline Map of the World, seven geographical features have been marked as A, B, C, D, E, F and G. Identify any five with the help of following information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them:
- A major sea-port
- A major airport
- An inland waterway
- A major area of nomadic herding
- A major area of commercial livestock rearing
- A major area of extensive commercial grain farming
- A major area of mixed farming
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On the given political outline map of India, locate and label any five of the following seven geographical features with appropriate symbols:
- The state with the lowest population density (2011).
- The state leading in the production of sugarcane.
- A major sea port in Gujarat.
- A copper mining centre in Jharkhand.
- A manganese mining centre in Madhya Pradesh.
- An Iron-ore mining centre in Maharashtra.
- An international airport in Karnataka.
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