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Instructions :
1. The question paper has 36 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
3. This question paper consist of two parts i.e. Part I and Part II. Part I of the question paper contains
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from serial Number 1 to 16 of 1 mark each. These sixteen questions of
Part I are to be answered on a separate sheet provided. This part has to be completed in first 30 minutes
only and the answer sheet must be handed over to the invigilator before starting Part II.
4. In Part II, there are twenty questions from serial no. 17 to 36 which are to be attempted in 2 hours
and 30 minutes. This part should be attempted the stipulated only after time given for Part I.
5. Questions from serial number 17 to 31 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions should
not exceed 80 words each
6. Questions from serial number 32 to 35 are 4 marks questions. Answer of these questions should
not exceed 100 words each
7. Question number 36 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography only. After completion, attach
the map inside your answer book.
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Part I
1. To which century the spread of disease- carrying germs has been traced to?
OR
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OR
(b) Adages.
(d) Germinal
(a) Germany
(b) Russia
(c) Japan
(d) Italy
OR
OR 1
(b) Howard
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(d) Marconi
OR
Which among the following novels written in the 18th century told much of its story
through exchange of letters between two people?
(b) Pamela
4. The first printing press came to India with which one of the following?
OR
Who among the following is the author of the novel” Anguriya Binimoy?
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(a) Assam
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Uttarakhand 1
7. Under the hydrological cycle, from which of the following fresh water cannot be
obtained directly?
(a) Precipitation
(c) Groundwater
(d) Sea
(a) Maize
(b) Jowar
(c) Bajra 1
(d) Wheat
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10. Powersharing,
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13. Among the following criteria which one is the basis to measure the
undernourishment?
(a) PDS
(b) BMI
(c) HDI
(d)IMR 1
15. A higher GDP per capita may not mean that the quality of life has really improved
because:
a) It measures wealth not income
16. Criteria used to divide the economic activity of primary, secondary and tertiary
activities
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17. What was the principal change in the international power structure brought by the
First World War.? 3x1=3
OR
Why did industrial production in India increase during the First World War.? 3x1=3
OR
What do you mean by reclamation? Why were the reclamation projects taken up by
Bombay? Give examples. 3
18. "Mention some of the innovations that have improved the printing technology after
the 17th century 3x1=3
OR
OR
Explain some of the social changes in the 19th century Britain which Thomas Hardy and
Charles Dickens wrote about. 3x1=3
20. Explain the policy of the colonial state towards the print culture in India?
OR
Describe the ways in which the novel in India attempted to create a sense of pan India
belonging. 3x1=3
22. Which communities are playing positive role for the conservation of wildlife and
forest? Explain how? 3x1=3
23. How big dams have posed serious socio-economic problems. 3x1=3
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3x1=3
25. We met with a group from Pakistan and felt that we had more in common with them
than many girls from other parts of my own country. Is it multi-identity issue or anti
nationalist feeling. Give your views in three points 3
31. "Compare and contrast the changes in the occupational pattern of India with the
developed countries.. 3x1=3
32. Explain the factors responsible for the end of the Bretton woods system and the
beginning of globalization 4x1=4
OR
Explain the factors responsible for the decline of textile exports from India in the later
half of the 19th century. 4x1=4
Or
Why London was called a Magnet city? Explain in four points. 4x1=4
33 What are the reforms initiated by the Indian govt. in the field of agriculture?
35. Explain how public sector contribute to the economic development of a nation
4x1=4
36. Three features with serial number 1 to 3 are marked on the given political outline
map of India. Identify these features with the help of the following information and their
correct names on the lines marked in the Map. 3x1=3
1. Soil type
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2. Tiger Reserve
OR
Locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols on the same Map.
Note : The following question is for the Visual impaired Candidates only, in lieu of Q.No.
36
36.3 In which state 'Bhairodev Dakar Sonchuri' is developed for protecting the wildlife?
3x1=3
SUBMITTED BY
VINITA RIKHI
Email deep_he_vin@yahoo.com
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