Multiple Choice Questions – 20 x 1 = 20

Match the following and choose the correct option.

a. Gita Govinda	1. Metal frame in which types are laid and the text composed.
b. Gulam Giri	2. Jayadevan
c. Vellum	3. Jyotiba Phule
d. Galley	4. A parchment made from the skin of animals

	A	b	c	d
a	2	3	4	1
b	2	4	3	1
c	1	3	4	2
d	2	4	3	1

2. Who among the following brought out Bengal Gazette, the first weekly newspaper?

a) Bipin Chandra Pal

b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

c) Gangadhar Bhattacharya

d) Raja Ram Mohan Roy

3. Which one of the following is a Joint Sector Industry?

a) OIL

b) Tata Steel

c) Bajaj

d) Dabur

4. Which one of the following aspects was common among the writings of Kailash Bashini Debi, Tarabai Shinde and Panditha Ramabhai?

a) Demanded economic equality for masses

b) Highlighted the experience of women

c) Raised awareness about cultural heritage

d) Motivated Indians for their National freedom

5. Which of the finest iron ore 70% of iron?

a) Magnetite

b) Hematite

c) Bauxite

d) All of these

6. Identify the type of industry with the help of following features.

1) It is the second metallurgical industry in India

2) It has gained popularity as a substitute of steel, copper, zinc and lead in a number of industries

3) It is used to manufacture Aircraft, Utensils and Wires

4) It is light, resistant to corrosion

a) Petrochemicals

b) Aluminium Smelting

c) Iron and steel

d) Machine tools

7. Match the following

Minerals	Category
1. Bauxite	a. energy material
2. Gold	b. Non-ferrous
3. Natural gas	c. Non-metallic
4. Salt	d. Precious metal

8. A major portion of the deposits is used by bank for

a) setting up new branches

b) paying taxes

c) extending loans

d) none of the above

9. Presently banks in India hold about ……………………. percent of their deposits as cash

a) 35%

b) 30%

c) 25%

d) 15%

10. A paper that instructs a bank to pay a specific amount from a person’s account to another person in whose name the paper is issued is called a …………………………….

a) demand draft

b) bond

c) time deposit

d) cheque

11. Which of the following is a major reason that prevents the poor from getting bank loan?

a) High rate of interest

b) Lack of personal connection with bank

c) Absence of collateral

d) Lack of proper documents

12. Who among the following takes the decision regarding saving and loan activities in the self-help groups (SHG)

a) Members of a bank

b) Members of non-governmental organization

c) Local money lenders

d) Members of self help group (SHG)

13. Read the following sentences and choose the correct options.

1. There is no official religion in India.

2. Communities have freedom to profess and practice their religions.

3. State helps communities by giving aid to educational institutions run by them.

4. India believes in Theocracy.

Options

a. 1, 2, 3

b. 2, 3, 4

c. 1, 3, 4

d. 1, 2, 4

14. Two statements are given below in the question as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.

Assertion (A) – Large established parties are called recognized parties.

Reason (R) – These parties have been given certain specialized symbols that people can rally behind.

Options

a. A and R are true. R is the correct explanation of A.

b. A and R are true. R is not the correct explanation of A.

c. A is true R is false

d. A is false R is true

15. Which of the following is the true meaning of equal treatment of women as a necessary ingredient of a democratic society?

a. Women are always treated with respect

b. It is now easier for women to legally wage struggle for their rights

c. Most societies across the world are now increasingly women dominated.

d. Women are now treated as equals in the political arena

16. Which of the following countries have one party system?

a. China

b. Pakistan

c. India

d. America

17. In which among the following states Shiv Sena exist as regional political party?

a. Gujarat

b. Karnataka

c. Maharashtra

d. Madhya Pradesh

18. Identify the type of coal with the help of following features?

1. It is a low grade brown coal

2. It is soft with high moisture content

3. The principal reserves are in Neyveli in Tamil Nadu.

a. Anthracite

b. Bituminous

c. Lignite

d. Peat

19. Arrange the following in the correct sequence of old tradition of hand written manuscripts.

1. Vernacular languages

2. Persian

3. Arabic

4. Sanskrit

a. 4, 3, 2, 1

b. 4, 1, 2, 3

c. 4, 2, 1, 3

d. 4, 3, 1, 2

20. Who were deeply anxious about the collapse of Muslim dynasty?

a. Jesuit priests

b. Hindus

c. Ulama

d. Portuguese missionaries

Section B

Very short answer questions – 4 x 2 = 8

21. Does democratic system help in promoting the dignity of a citizen? How?

22. Why was vernacular act passed in 1878?

23. State the twin benefits of gober gas plants to farmers

24. Define occupational mobility

Section C

Short answer questions – 5 x 3 = 15)

25. Give three types of arguments on the effects of the print technology on French Revolution.

26. What are agglomeration economies? ‘Agriculture and Industrial sector are complementary to each other’. Explain.

27. What is meant by National political party? State the conditions required to be a national political party.

28. Democracy accommodates social diversity. Support the statement with example.

29. Analyze the role of credit for development.

Section D

Long answer questions – 4 x 5 = 20

30. Define manufacturing sector? Why is it considered as backbone of development? Interpret the reason.

31. Democracy is attentive to the needs and demands of people. Justify the statement.

32. Explain any five efforts made to popularize reading books in Europe.

33. Define political party. Describe any 4 main challenges faced by the Indian political parties.

Section E

Case based questions – 3 x 4 = 12

34. Read the given source and answer the following questions.

Why newspapers?

Krishnaji Trimbuck Ranade inhabitant of Poona intends to publish a Newspaper in the Marathi Language with a view of affording useful information on every topic of local interest. It will be open for free discussion on subjects of general utility, scientific investigation and the speculations connected with the antiquities, statistics, curiosities, history and geography of the country and of the Ocean especially… the patronage and support of all interested in the diffusion of knowledge and Welfare of the People is earnestly solicited.’

Bombay Telegraph and Courier, 6 January, 1849 ‘The task of the native newspapers and political associations is identical to the role of the Opposition in the House of Commons in Parliament in England. That is to critically examine government policy to suggest improvements, by removing those parts that will not be to the benefit of the people, and also by ensuring speedy implementation. These associations ought to carefully study the particular issues, gather diverse relevant information on the nation as well as on what are the possible and desirable improvements, and this will surely earn it considerable influence.’

Native Opinion, 3 April, 1870

(I) Explain the main reason for publishing a newspaper by Krishnaji ?

(II) How was the task of native newspaper and political association seen identical to the role of the opposition?

(III) Analyze the reasons for the popularity of newspapers during the  century.

35. Electricity has such a wide range of applications in today’s world that its per capita consumption is considered as an index of development. Electricity is generated mainly in two ways: by running water which drives hydro turbines to generate hydro electricity; and by burning other fuel such as coal, petroleum and natural gas to drive turbines to produce Thermal power. Once generated, the electricity is exactly the same. Hydro electricity is generated by the fast flowing water, which is a renewable resource. India has a number of multipurpose projects like the Bakra Nangal, Damodar Valley Corporation and the Kopoli hydel project etc. producing hydroelectric power. Thermal electricity is generated by using coal, petroleum and natural gas. The thermal power stations use non-renewable fossil fuels for generating electricity.

1. How do thermal power stations generate electricity?

2. Why is hydroelectricity called a renewable resource?

3. What are the two ways to generate electricity?

36. In some of these transactions, services are being exchanged with the money. For some, there might not be any actual transfer of money taking place now but a promise to pay money later. Have you ever wondered why transactions are made in money? The reason is simple. A person holding money can easily exchange it for any commodity or service that he or she might want. Thus, everyone prefers to receive payments in money and then exchange the money for things that they want. Take the case of a shoe manufacturer. He wants to sell shoes in the market and buy wheat. The shoe manufacturer will first exchange shoes he has produced for money, and then exchange the money for wheat. Imagine how much difficult it would have been for him to exchange shoes directly for wheat without the use of money. He would have to find a wheat producer who not only sells wheat but also need shoes in exchange. That is, both parties have to agree to sell and buy each other’s commodities. This is known as double coincidence of wants. What a person desires to sell is exactly what another person wishes to buy. In a barter system where goods are directly exchanged without the use of money, double coincidence of wants is an essential feature. By contrast, in an economy where money is in use, the need for double coincidence of wants is eliminated. It is no longer necessary for a shoe manufacturer to find a wheat farmer who will buy his shoes and at the same time sell him wheat. All he has to do is to find a buyer for his shoes. Once he has exchanged his shoes for money, he can purchase wheat or any other commodity in the market. Since money acts as an intermediate in the exchange process, it is called the medium of exchange.

1. Why are transactions made in money?

2. Why is barter system no longer practiced?

3. What is double coincidence of wants?

Section F

Map skill based question 5 x 1 = 5

37. On the outline map of India locate and label the following

a. Kudremukh iron ore mine

b. Digboi

c. Noida software technology park

d. Haldia port

e. Raja Sansi International Airport