Chapter 1: India: Size and Location

1. What are the major latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates of India? How do they
influence its climate?

2. Describe the location of India in relation to its neighboring countries and bodies of water.
How does this location affect its geopolitical significance?

3. How does the presence of the Himalayas impact India's climate and weather patterns?

4. What are the effects of India’s size on its regional diversity? Give examples of how this
diversity is reflected in climate, culture, and economic activities.

5. Discuss the importance of India’s location for trade and cultural exchanges historically and
in contemporary times.

6. How do the western and eastern coasts of India differ in terms of climate and economic
activities?

7. What role does India’s location play in its monsoon season? Explain how the monsoon
winds affect different regions of the country.

8. How has India’s geographical location influenced its biodiversity and natural resources?

9. Explain the concept of ‘Indian Subcontinent’ and how it is different from the term ‘India’.

10. What are the challenges faced by India due to its geographical features? Discuss any two
significant challenges.

Chapter 2: Physical Features of India

1. Describe the major landforms of India: the Himalayas, the Northern Plains, the Peninsular
Plateau, and the Coastal Plains.

2. How does the elevation of the Deccan Plateau affect its climate and agriculture?

3. What are the major mountain ranges in the Himalayas, and what is their significance to the
climate of India?

4. How do the Northern Plains support agriculture, and what are the major river systems in
this region?

5. Discuss the geographical features of the Coastal Plains and their impact on trade and
settlement.

6. What are the unique features of the Thar Desert, and how do they influence the lifestyle of
the people living there?

7. Explain the role of the Western and Eastern Ghats in influencing the climate of the Western
and Eastern coasts of India.

8. How do the physical features of India contribute to its vulnerability to natural disasters like
floods and earthquakes?

9. Discuss the economic significance of India’s physical features. How do they contribute to
the country's resource wealth?
 10. Compare the physical features of the Peninsular Plateau with those of the Indo-Gangetic
Plain in terms of their formation and impact on human activity.

Chapter 3: Drainage

1. What are the major river systems in India, and how are they classified?

2. Describe the origin, course, and characteristics of the Ganges River. How does it support
agriculture and settlements?

3. What are the main tributaries of the Brahmaputra River, and how do they contribute to its
flow and distribution?

4. Discuss the drainage pattern of the Peninsular Rivers and compare it with the Himalayan
Rivers.

5. How do river valleys contribute to economic activities such as agriculture and industry?
Provide examples from India.

6. What are the issues related to the depletion and pollution of river resources in India?

7. Explain the role of the Godavari River in the irrigation and agricultural practices of the
central region of India.

8. Discuss the impact of dam construction on river systems and local communities in India.

9. How does the uneven distribution of river resources affect regional development in India?

10. What measures are being taken to conserve and manage India’s river resources? Discuss
any two significant measures.

History

Chapter 1: The French Revolution

1. What were the social, economic, and political causes of the French Revolution?

2. How did the Estates-General contribute to the outbreak of the French Revolution?

3. Describe the impact of the French Revolution on the monarchy in France.

4. What were the key reforms introduced during the French Revolution, and how did they
transform French society?

5. Discuss the significance of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. How did
it reflect the goals of the revolutionaries?

6. How did the Reign of Terror affect the course of the French Revolution?

7. What role did Napoleon Bonaparte play in the French Revolution, and how did his rise
impact the Revolution’s ideals?

8. Explain the influence of the French Revolution on other countries, particularly in Europe.

9. What were the main phases of the French Revolution, and how did they differ from each
other?
 10. How did the French Revolution change the political landscape of France and contribute to
the rise of nationalism?

Chapter 3: Nazism and the Rise of Hitler

1. What were the primary economic and political factors that led to the rise of Nazism in
Germany?

2. How did Adolf Hitler use propaganda to gain support and consolidate power?

3. Describe the key features of the Nazi ideology. How did it justify the actions of the regime?

4. What were the major policies and actions of the Nazi regime concerning racial purity and
anti-Semitism?

5. Discuss the role of the SA (Stormtroopers) and SS (Schutzstaffel) in the consolidation of

Nazi power.

6. How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party?

7. What were the impacts of Nazi policies on different social groups in Germany and occupied
territories?

8. Explain the significance of the Nuremberg Trials in the context of post-World War II justice.

9. How did Nazi economic policies affect the German economy and contribute to the regime's
objectives?

10. Discuss the long-term consequences of Nazism for Germany and the world. How did the
regime’s actions impact post-war geopolitics?

Economics

Chapter 2: People as Resource

1. What is meant by the term ‘human capital’? How is it different from physical capital?

2. How does education contribute to improving human capital and economic development?

3. Discuss the impact of health care on the productivity and economic potential of
individuals.

4. What are the major challenges in utilizing human resources effectively in a developing
country like India?

5. How does skill development contribute to reducing unemployment and

underemployment?

6. Explain the role of government policies in enhancing the quality of education and health
services.

7. What is the relationship between human resources and economic growth? Provide
examples from different countries.

8. Discuss the importance of vocational training and its impact on economic development.
 9. How do demographic changes influence the labor market and economic development?

10. What strategies can be implemented to address the mismatch between skills and job
opportunities in the labor market?

Political Science Chapter 1: What is Democracy? Why Democracy?

1. What are the key features that define a democracy?

2. Why is democracy considered a preferable form of government compared to autocracy or

monarchy?

3. How does democracy ensure that the government remains accountable to the people?

4. What are the different forms of democracy, and how do they function?

5. What challenges are commonly faced by democracies around the world?

6. How does the concept of majority rule work in a democracy, and what are its limitations?

7. Discuss the role of civil society and non-governmental organizations in a democratic

system.

8. What are the essential conditions for a democracy to function effectively?

9. How do democratic governments address the needs of diverse groups within society?

10. What is the role of the Constitution in a democracy?

Political Science Chapter 2: Constitutional Design

1. What is the role of a constitution in a democratic state?

2. How did the Constituent Assembly of India draft the Constitution, and what were its key
considerations?

3. What are the main features of the Indian Constitution?

4. How does the Indian Constitution address the diversity of India’s population?

5. What is the process for amending the Indian Constitution?

6. How does the Constitution ensure the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms?

7. What is the significance of the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian
Constitution?

8. How does the Constitution of India establish and maintain the separation of powers
among the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary?

9. What are the key differences between a federal and a unitary system of government, and
how does the Indian Constitution reflect federal principles?

10. What are some notable amendments to the Indian Constitution, and how have they
impacted governance?

Political Science Chapter 3: Electoral Politics

1. What are the main features of the electoral system in India?

2. How does the Election Commission of India ensure free and fair elections?

3. What is the significance of the Electoral Roll, and how is it prepared and updated?

4. How do political parties in India mobilize support and contest elections?

5. What are the major challenges faced in the electoral process in India?

6. How do the laws and regulations governing elections help in maintaining electoral
integrity?

7. What role do independent candidates and smaller parties play in the Indian electoral
system?

8. How does the process of voting and counting of votes work in Indian elections?

9. What are the effects of electoral reforms on the Indian political system?

10. How do regional parties influence national politics in India?