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Academic Year: 2024-2025
Date & Time: 25th 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 37 questions. All questions are compulsory.
- Question paper is divided into SIX sections - Section A, B, C, D, E and F.
- Section A - Question number 1 to 20 are multiple choice type questions. Each question carries 1 mark.
- Section B - Question number 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer type questions. Each question carries 2 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed 40 words.
- Section C - Question number 25 to 29 are Short Answer type questions. Each question carries 3 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed 60 words.
- Section D - Question number 30 to 33 are Long Answer(LA) type questions. Each question carries 5 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed 120 words.
- Section E - Question number 34 to 36 are Case-based/Source-basedquestions with three sub-questions. Each question carries 4 marks.
- In Section F - Question number 37 is Map Skill based question with two parts - 37(a) History (2 marks) and 37(b) Geography (3 marks). This question carries total 5 marks.
- In addition to this, NOTE that a separate question has been provided for the Visually Impaired Candidates in lieu of questions having visual inputs, Map etc. Such questions are to be attempted by the Visually Impaired Candidates only.
Choose the correctly matched pair:
| I | II |
| (Multi-purpose River Project) | (River) |
| Gandhi Sagar | Chambal |
| I | II |
| (Multi-purpose River Project) | (River) |
| Hirakud | Godavari |
| I | II |
| (Multi-purpose River Project) | (River) |
| Nagarjuna Sagar | Kaveri |
| I | II |
| (Multi-purpose River Project) | (River) |
| Salal | Beas |
Chapter:
Which among the following crop is known as ‘Golden Fibre’?
Cotton
Wool
Jute
Silk
Chapter:
Read the characteristics given in the box and identify the type of coal from the option given below:
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Pit Coal
Anthrasite Coal
Lignite Coal
Bituminous Coal
Chapter:
Which state of India has the maximum area under permanent forest?
Haryana
Himachal Pradesh
Punjab
Madhya Pradesh
Chapter:
Belgium took some measures to solve its problem. Read the following measures and choose the correct option:
- Formation of community government.
- Following majoritarian policy.
- By providing equal representation of language groups.
- By providing additional powers to local governments.
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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How is democracy better than other forms of government? Choose the most appropriate option.
It enhances the dignity of individuals.
It promotes equality among elites.
It promotes tendency of private ownership only.
It increases the individualism.
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Read the following statements regarding the creation of states on the basis of language in India and choose the correct options:
- Formation of states on the basis of language made the country more united and stronger.
- Formation of states on the basis of language made administration easier.
- Formation of states on the basis of language has weakened the federal structure.
- Formation of states on the basis of language led to the development of Indian languages.
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.
Chapter:
Choose the correct option related to Union list.
Police, Foreign affairs, Agriculture
Trade, Irrigation, Marriage
Education, Commerce, Banking
Currency, Communication, Defence
Chapter:
Choose the correct option related to the regional political parties of India:
| Party Name | Election Symbol | State |
| Rashtriya Lok Dal | Mashal | Uttar Pradesh |
| Party Name | Election Symbol | State |
| Telugu Desam | Cycle | Andhra Pradesh |
| Party Name | Election Symbol | State |
| Telangana Rashtra Samiti | Kite | Telangana |
| Party Name | Election Symbol | State |
| Shiromani Akali Dal | Chashma | Punjab |
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Assertion (A): There was civil war in Sri Lanka.
Reason (R): An Act was passed in 1956 to secure dominance of Sinhala community on the government.
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
(A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
Chapter:
Arrange the following regions of Italy in the order of their inclusion in the Unified Italy and choose the correct option:
- Venetia
- Savoy Sardinia
- Sicilies
I, II and III
II, III and I
I, III and II
II, I and III
Chapter:
In the 17th century the city El Dorado in South America became famous as which one of the following?
City of Diversity
City of Gold
Small pox City
Trading City
Chapter:
Arrange the following historical events in chronological order and choose the correct option:
- Second Round Table Conference
- Simon Commission arrives in India
- Beginning of Dandi March
- Incident of Chauri-Chaura
I, II, III and IV
IV, II, III and I
IV, II, I and III
I, II, IV and III
Chapter:
Match the Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option from the following:
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Column-I
(Publications)
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Column-II
(Authors)
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| a. Bengal Gazette | i. Tulsidas |
| b. Kesari | ii. James August Hickey |
| c. Ramcharitmanas | iii. Ram Mohan Roy |
| d. Samvad Kaumudi | iv. Bal Gangadhar Tilak |
a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv
a - ii, b - iii, c - iv, d - i
a - ii, b - iv, c - i, d - iii
a - iv, b - i, c - ii, d - iii
Chapter:
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- Hindustan Computers Limited
- Hindustan Unilever
- Bharti Airtel Limited
- Indian Postal Service
Chapter:
Assertion (A): Rupees is accepted as medium of exchange in India.
Reason (R): The World Bank legalises the use of rupee as a medium of payment in India.
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
(A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
Chapter:
Which of the following provisions have been made under the ‘Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act - 2005’?
Government ensures 100 days of employment for all residents.
Government ensures 200 days of employment for all rural residents.
Government provides grains in exchange of work in rural areas.
Government provides unemployment allowance to the beneficiaries in case of failure to provide employment.
Chapter:
Read the following statements for stimulating the process of globalization and choose the correct options:
- Government reduces trade barriers.
- Government reduces competition among producers.
- Government reduces import and export taxes.
- Government removes restrictions on foreign investment.
Only I, II and III are correct.
Only II, III and IV are correct.
Only I, III and IV are correct.
Only I, II and IV are correct.
Chapter:
‘Per capita income’ is criterion for the development of which one of the following?
United Nations Development Programme
World Health Organisation
World Trade Organisation
World Bank
Chapter:
Rama is a farmer. She needs loan for agriculture work. Which of the following sources of loan will be beneficial for Rama? Choose the most appropriate option:
- Bank
- Agricultural Trader
- Self-Help Group
- Government
Only I, III and IV are correct.
Only I, II and III are correct.
Only II, III and IV are correct.
Only I, II and IV are correct.
Chapter:
Suggest any two measures to promote secularism as mentioned in the Indian Constitution.
Chapter:
Suggest any two measures to ensure participation of women in public life.
Chapter:
Explain the notion of Swaraj for plantation workers of Assam during Non-Co-operation Movement.
Chapter:
How did information and communication technology promote the process of Globalization? Explain.
Chapter:
Suggest any two ways for the conservation of minerals.
Chapter:
Describe any three features of commercial farming.
Chapter: [2.4] Agriculture [4] Agriculture
Describe the role of primary sector in providing employment.
Chapter:
Explain any three factors responsible for water pollution.
Chapter:
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Distinguish between unitary and federal forms of government.
Chapter:
Explain the functioning of conservative regimes established in France in 1815.
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Examine the importance of public facilities for the development.
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Which organization publishes the Human Development Report and what criteria does it use to compare countries? Examine.
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Explain the various stages of resource planning and its need in India.
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“The law enacted in 1956 and other constitutional provisions led to major conflict between the two communities in Sri Lanka.” Support the statement.
Chapter:
“Power sharing increases trust between different groups.” Support the statement.
Chapter:
Explain the features of manuscript found in India before the advent of printing culture.
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How did the advent of print culture affect the poor people in India? Explain.
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Read the following source and answer the questions that follow:
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The Independence Day Pledge, 26 January 1930 “We believe that it is the inalienable right of the Indian people, as of any other people, have freedom and to enjoy the fruits of their toil and have the necessities of life, so that they may have full opportunities of growth. We also believe that if any government deprives people of these rights and oppresses them, the people have a further right to alter it or abolish it. The British Government in India has not only deprived the Indian people of their freedom but based itself on the exploitation of the masses, and has ruined India economically, politically, culturally and spiritually. We believe, therefore, that India must sever the British connection and attain Purna Swaraj or Complete Independence.” |
- Why was Swaraj considered as an inalienable right of the India? [1]
- Which type of government is supported in the source? [1]
- Explain any two effects of British rule in India. [2]
Chapter:
Read the following source and answer the questions that follow:
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The Need for Political Parties As we have seen, large societies need representative democracy. As societies became large and complex, they also needed some agency to gather different views on various issues and to present these to the government. They needed some ways, to bring various representatives together so that a responsible government could be formed. They needed a mechanism to support or restrain the government, make policies, justify or oppose them. Political parties fulfil these needs that every representative government has. We can say that parties are a necessary condition for a democracy. |
- Explain the meaning of ‘representative democracy’. [1]
- How do political parties shape public opinion? [1]
- Why are political parties considered a necessary condition for a democracy? Explain. [2]
Chapter:
Read the given source and answer the questions that follow:
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Loans from Co-operatives Besides banks, the other major source of cheap credit in rural areas are the co-operative societies. Members of a co-operative pool their resources for co-operation in certain areas. There are several types of co-operatives possible such as farmers co-operatives, weavers co-operatives and industrial workers co-operatives, etc. Krishak Co-operative functions in a village not very far away from Sonpur. It has 2300 farmers as members. It accepts deposits from its members. With these deposits as collateral, the Co-operative has obtained a large loan from the bank. These funds are used to provide loans to members. Once these loans are repaid, another round of lending can take place. Krishak Co-operative provides loans for the purchase of agricultural equipments, loans for cultivation and agricultural trade, fishery loans, loans for construction of houses and for a variety of other expenses. |
- Which sector includes credit facilities offered by Co-operative societies? [1]
- How do Self-Help Groups access external funding? [1]
- Explain the functioning of Co-operative societies. [2]
Chapter:
- Two places ‘A’ and ‘B’ have been marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify them with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them:
- The place where the session of Indian National Congress took place in 1927. [1]
- The place where Mahatma Gandhi led the movement of cotton mill workers. [1]
- On the same outline map of India locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols:
- An International Airport located in Punjab. [1]
- A major Sea port located in Gujarat. [1]
- A major oil field of India located in the Arabian Sea. [1]
- A Nuclear Power Plant located in Uttar Pradesh. [1]
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