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Time Allowed : 3 hours SOCIAL SCIENCE Maximum Marks : 80

General Instructions: Same instructions as given in Sample Paper 1.

SECTION - A 20 Marks
(MCQS)

1. ............................. is represented by the symbol (a) Primary Sector

of an elephant and significantly present in (b) Secondary Sector
Uttar Pradesh.
(c) Tertiary Sector
Options:
(d) Both Primary and Tertiary Sector 1
(a) Indian National Congress
(b) Bhartiya Janta Party 4. Which of the following statements
(c) National People's Party describe(s) the features of the aluminium
(d) Bahujan Samajwadi Party1 smelting industry in India and its
2. Overgrasing is the main reason behind land contribution to the national economy?
degradation in which of the following states? (I) Aluminium smelting process is carried
(a) Maharashtra out using bauxite.
(b) Chhattisgarh (II) Odisha is a hotspot for aluminium
(c) Punjab smelting plants.
(d) Western Uttar Pradesh 1 (III) The process employed in converting
3. Interpret the following graph and choose the alumina into aluminium makes use of
correct option for the following question. coal.
(IV) The aluminium smelting industry is
the third most important metallurgical
industry in India.
Options:
(a) Statements (II) and (IV) are true.
(b) Statements (I) and (III) are true.
(c) Statement (I) is true.
(d) Statements (I) and (II) are true.1
5. Match Column A and Column B and select
the correct answer using the codes below in
the lists:

Column A Column B
(A)74% (I) Tamil Speaking
(B) 59% (II) Sinhala Speaking
Which is the most important sector in terms
of its contribution to the GDP in 1973? (C)18% (III) Dutch Speaking

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 Options: (IV) Cultural exchange was the best way to
(a) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III) conquer nations and establish colonies.
(b) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II) Options:
(c) (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III) (a) Statements (I) and (II) only
(d) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I)1 (b) Statements (II) and (III) only
6. How can we increase the proportion of (c) Statement (II) only
women in important political and social (d) Statement (IV) only1
institutions of the country? 9. You are a worker who is suffering from
(a) By educating women to participate more underemployment. You work in a shop
(b) By declaring separate electorates for which has 6 other employees. You have a
them very meagre income. One day, the local
(c) By reserving seats for them MLA visits your shop to understand the
issues you have been facing since your
(d) By making these institutions open only
worker union has been protesting for more
for females 1 wages from some time. He asks you to
7. Match Column A and Column B and select define underemployment. Which of the
the correct answer using the codes below in following statements can best describe this
the lists: phenomenon?
(I) Workers are not paid as per their work.
Column A Column B (II) Workers are working less than what they
(A) Accountable (I) Ensures equality are capable of doing.
Government and justice in society (III) Workers are not skilled.
(IV) Workers are not willing to work.
(B) Economic (II) Responds to
Options:
Development the needs and
expectations of (a) Statements (I) and (II) only
citizens (b) Statements (II) and (III) only
(c) Statement (II) only
(C) Reduction of (III) Citizens have
Inequality the freedom to (d) Statement (IV) only1
participate in 10. Which of the following is regulated by the
decision-making institution featured in the picture?
(D) Transparency (IV) Affects the well-
and being and growth of
Participation a nation
Options:
(a) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
(b) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
(c) (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
(d) (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)- (I), (D)-(III) 1
8. The Huns are traders from ancient times,
seeking to transport valuable goods (a) Formal Sector loans
such as spices and silk from China to the (b) Informal Sector loans
Mediterranean. Such a venture involves
(c) Prices for groceries
crossing diverse landscapes and even
political boundaries along the silk routes. On (d) Interest rates of the World Bank 1
their way, they exchange stories and details 11. Evaluate which of the following statements
about prevalent customs with the locals about the impact of print culture on the
they find. Which of the following statements French Revolution are correct by identifying
is the best way to describe this exchange? the appropriate option:
(I) Globalisation was carried out through (I) Print culture popularised enlightenment
the formation of supply chains in ancient ideas by criticising tradition and
times. despotism.
(II) Exchange of ideas and culture always (II) Print created a new culture of dialogue
accompanied trade along the silk routes. and debate.
(III) Diffusion of beliefs from one civilisation (III) Literature mocking the royalty
to another could be carried out only and criticising their morality raised
through trade. questions

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 (IV)Print directly shaped people's minds and fibre-optic cables allows
and made them reject monarchical and businesses to seamlessly
Church propaganda. conduct real-time video
Options: conferences with partners and
(a) Statements (I), (II), and (III) are correct. clients around the world.
(b) Statements (I) and (III) are correct. Statement II: The implementation of strict
(c) Statements (II) and (IV) are correct. online censorship laws by
governments encourages
(d) Statements (I), (II), (III) and (IV) are
access to global platforms
correct.1
and facilitates cross-border
12. Entry of an MNC in a domestic market can: communication.
(a) improve choices Options:
(b) deteriorate choices (a) Statement (I) is correct and (II) is incorrect.
(c) shut it down (b) Statement (I) is incorrect and (II) is correct.
(d) turn it into a factory1 (c) Both (I) and (II) are incorrect.
(d) Both (I) and (II) are correct. 1
13. Arrange the following statements in
sequential order based on their relevance to 16. Which institution makes the indirect
institutional agricultural reforms in India: governance of a vast country like India
(I) Introduction of High-Yielding Variety possible?
(HYV) seeds like IR8 rice and Mexican (a) Political Parties
wheat. b) Judiciary
(II) Bhoodan Gramdan movement and the (c) Election Commission
cooperative farming initiative
(d) Media1
(III) Launching of Operation Flood
(IV) Land Based Reforms for redistribution of
17. Read the data given below and answer the
question.
farming lands
Options: Book Cheap Istri Dharam
(a) (IV), (III), (II), (I) (b) (II), (IV), (I), (III) Booklets Vichaar

(c) (II), (IV), (III), (I) (d) (I), (II), (III), (IV)1 Author/ Khasla Tract Ram
Publisher Society Chaddha
14. In a recently released Happiness and From the books given in the table, identify
Development Index, a country has been their main objective?
ranked very low despite showing a good (a) To promote women’s education and
improvement in the education and income empowerment in Punjab.
level. In this context, which of the following
(b) To teach women how to become more
aspects of development indicators might be
independent and self-reliant.
the reason for a slow growth?
(c) To instruct women on how to be obedient
(I) The country is experiencing an increase
wives and follow traditional roles.
in education levels but education is not
(d) To encourage women to participate in
important for development.
(II) The country is not doing enough to the nationalist movement. 1
improve the educational levels of the 18. The principle of majoritarianism led to civil
citizens. war in ......................... .
(III) The country is not paying attention to (a) Belgium (b) Sri Lanka
the holistic development of the citizens.
(IV) The country has a lot of pollution. (c) Netherlands (d) Germany 1
Options: 19. Which of the following statements is
(a) Statements (I) and (II) only correct keeping Dandi March organised by
(b) Statements (II) and (III) only Mahatma Gandhi in mind?
(c) Statement (II) only Statement I: Mahatma Gandhi was
accompanied by 78 of his
(d) Statement (III) only1
trusted members.
15. Consider the following statements about Statement II: Dandi March is also known as
how information technology has facilitated Sabarmati March.
globalisation and choose the correct answer. Options:
Statement I: The development of high- (a) Statement (I) is correct and (II) is
speed internet connections incorrect.

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 (b) Statement (I) is incorrect and (II) is of this session of the Indian National
correct. Congress?
(c) Both (I) and (II) are incorrect. (a) Declaration of the Non-cooperation
(d) Both (I) and (II) are correct. 1 movement
20. Shriya wants to write about the 1929 INC (b) Declaration of achievement of
Independence
session of Lahore but has forgotten the
reason for its popularity and significance in (c) Declaration of the Purna Swaraj Resolution
the Indian National Movement. Which of the (d) Calling off of Non-Cooperation
following is the reason behind the popularity Movement 1

SECTION - B 8 Marks
(Very Short Answer Type Questions)

21. ‘Foreign cloths were boycotted because 23. In a discussion between Raj and his parents,
they were seen as the symbol of western the topic of per capita income comes up. Raj
economic and cultural domination.’ Provide
asks his mother about whether his father's
evidence to support this statement. 2
per capita income is his real income. What
22. ‘Unlike many industries, the textile sector
often boasts about complete value chains.’ is per capita income? Can per capita income
Substantiate this assertion and enlist any be considered the real income of a citizen?
two features of the textile industry. Justify your answer. 2
OR
The strategic choice of industrial location
24. ‘The creation of linguistic states affected the
involves considerations beyond geographical unity of the country.’ Justify by giving two
convenience. Justify the given statement. 2 examples. 2

SECTION - C 15 Marks
(Short Answer Type Questions)

25. ‘Transparency is upheld within a democratic 27. Shriya was solving a questionnaire about
system.’ Explain the statement by giving various nationalist movements which have
suitable examples. 3 taken place across the world. She reads a
question about the impact and causes of
26. Aasha and Rohan both need to borrow Greek war of Independence. The question
money to buy a car. Aasha decides to claims that the Greek war of Independence
borrow 12 lakh from a local bank, while contributed to a broadened movement of
Rohan borrows the same amount from a self-determination. Should she support
close relative. Suggest any three differences the statement? Analyse the causes and
between the two sources of credit in this consequences of Greek war of Independence.
situation. Identify the potential advantages 3
and disadvantages for both of them in terms 28. Write about any three hydraulic structures
of repayment, interest rates, and the overall constructed in ancient India. 3
dynamics of the borrowing process?
29. 'Gandhiji organised first satyagraha in
OR 1917 in Champaran and Kheda and then
It is essential that banks and cooperatives later in 1918 in Ahmedabad for cotton mill
extend more credit, especially in rural workers.' Give any three reasons to prove
regions. Explain this in three points. 3 the statement. 3

SECTION - D 20 Marks
(Long Answer Type Questions)

30. ‘Printing play a major role in making Latika is a historian who is invited to speak
scientific and philosophical ideas more at a conference on the impact of print
accessible to the common public during the culture in shaping modern India. During
eighteenth century.’ Justify with suitable her presentation, she is asked to elaborate
answer. on how the advent of print culture in India
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 and culture. Highlight the points that Latika the statement and give some examples to
can use in describing the influence of print in highlight the differences.
India. 5 OR
31. Name the most significant ferrous metal Radhika is a student participating in a Model
which can be called as the backbone of United Nations conference where she has
been assigned the role of an Indian diplomat.
industrial development. Analyse upon its
While she is attending the meeting, the
uses and availability.
topic of India's presidency of the G20 comes
OR up in her committee. A delegate of Egypt
Ms. Sharma brings various rocks and ores asks about the key priorities that India has
to her class to teach her students about emphasised during its G20 presidency.
minerals. In her discussion with the children, Substantiate any five thematic priorities of
they ask her if all the minerals occur in the India's presidency of the G20. 5
same way or process. Help her identify any
33. ‘Decentralisation can be taken as means to
five points through which she can answer
minimise conflicts.’ Analyse.
this question. 5 OR
32. ‘There is a huge difference between the state ‘Courts have the power to interpret the
of international markets before and after constitution and the powers of different
the phenomenon of globalisation.’ Justify levels of government.’ Justify in five points. 5

SECTION - E 12 Marks
(Case Based Questions)
34. Read the source given below and answer the 35. Read the source given below and answer the
questions that follow: questions that follow:
India's diverse soil profile is a reflection of We have seen that money is something
its geographic and climatic variations. This that can act as a medium of exchange in
intricate web of soils sustains the nation's transactions. Before the introduction of coins,
agriculture and ecosystems. The health a variety of objects was used as money. For
of these soils is under threat. Rampant example, since the very early ages, Indian used
urbanisation, unchecked industrialisation, grains and cattle as money. Thereafter, came
and the indiscriminate use of agrochemicals the use of metallic coins—gold, silver and
are leading contributors to soil degradation. copper—a phase which continued well into the
It becomes imperative to secure the future of last century.
agriculture and maintain ecological balance by
addressing these issues. (A) Mention two forms of modern currency. 1
In Madhya Pradesh, the consequences of soil (B) Cheques have come to be used more than
degradation are starkly evident. Once fertile cash to facilitate larger transactions in
lands have turned barren due to erosion everyday life. Substantiate in 20 words. 1
and loss of topsoil which has made them (C) Why does the source state that money
unsuitable for cultivation. Traditional farming can act as a medium of exchange? 2
communities are grappling with plummeting
yields, jeopardising their livelihoods. This 36. Read the source given below and answer the
situation contributes to a cycle of poverty and questions that follow:
migration. It causes poverty among all classes Most of the major parties of the country
and communities. are classified by the Election Commission as
(A) Highlight one of the primary factors ‘state parties’. These are commonly referred
responsible for soil degradation in to as regional parties. Yet, these parties need
regions like Madhya Pradesh according not to be regional in their ideology or outlook.
to the passage. 1 Some of these parties are all India parties
(B) Suggest one community-driven initiative that happen to have succeeded only in some
that could help address soil degradation.1 states…….over the last three decades, the
(C) Rampant urbanisation, unchecked number and strength has expanded. This made
industrialisation, and the indiscriminate the Parliament of India politically more and
use of agrochemicals are leading more diverse. As a result, the national parties
contributors to soil degradation. are compelled to form alliances with state
Substantiate according to the passage in parties. Since 1996, nearly every one of the
40 words.  2 state parties has got an opportunity to be a

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 part of one or the other national level coalition (B) What has contributed to the
government. This has contributed to the strengthening of federalism and
strengthening of federalism and democracy in democracy in our country according to
our country. the passage?  2
(A) What is a state party as per the source? (C) Why are some state parties referred to
Name one state party popular in India.1 as all-India parties in the passage? 1

SECTION - F 5 Marks
(Map Based Questions)

37. (A) Two places (I) and (II) have been marked (B) On the same outline map of India locate
on given outline map of India. Identify and label any three of the following with
them and write their correct names on
suitable symbols.
the lines drawn near them.
(I) The place where the peasants (I) A cotton textiles plant in Tamil Nadu
struggled against the Indigo (II) A dam in Andhra Pradesh
Plantation system.
(III) Kandla seaport
(II) The place where a session of Indian
National Congress was held in (IV) Bengaluru Software Technology
December 1920. 2 Park3

INDIA

(A) (I)

(A) (II)

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