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The document is a model paper for a social science pre-board examination for 2025, comprising multiple choice questions, descriptive questions, and map-based questions. It covers various topics including nationalism, social disorganization, economic impacts of the Great Depression, secularism, and energy's role in economic development. The paper is structured into sections, with a total of 70 marks available.

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SSTMPR2025(70)

The document is a model paper for a social science pre-board examination for 2025, comprising multiple choice questions, descriptive questions, and map-based questions. It covers various topics including nationalism, social disorganization, economic impacts of the Great Depression, secularism, and energy's role in economic development. The paper is structured into sections, with a total of 70 marks available.

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Social science model paper pre board

2025(70)

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (20 Marks)

1. From which country did the concept of nationalism first emerge?

(a) Germany (b) France (c) Italy (d) Britain

2. Whom did Max Weber consider the most important cause of social
disorganization?

(a) Marx (b) Victor Emmanuel (c) Calvin (d) Jules Ferry

3. Who introduced the policy of “Swadeshi Cotton Mill”?

(a) John Wright (b) Richard Arkwright (c) Andrew Carnegie (d) James Watt

4. Between 1928 and 1934, the price of wheat in India dropped by 50%.
What was the reason for this?

(a) Falling prices (b) Rising prices (c) Price stability (d) None of these

5. In 1448 AD, which book was first printed by Gutenberg?

(a) Geneva Bible (b) Roman Codex (c) Codex Gigas (d) Bible

6. In Belgium, who elects the community government?

(a) People speaking one language

(b) People speaking all languages

© People speaking only German

(d) All of the above

7. Which characteristic is not associated with federal government?

(a) Written constitution


(b) Decentralization of powers

© Distribution of powers between union and states

(d) Supreme Court

8. Which of the following is not a reason for increasing gender inequality?

(a) Gender division of labor

(b) Religious conservatism

© Male dominance in society

(d) Low literacy rates among women

9. The problem of communalism arises when:

(a) Religion is considered the foundation of the nation

(b) Religion is separated from the nation

© All religions are treated equally

(d) Some religions are given prominence

10. Which of the following is not related to the concept of “public distribution
system”?

(a) Protection (b) Money (c) Education (d) Foreign affairs

11. What is the main reason for land fragmentation in Punjab?

(a) Extensive farming (b) Excess irrigation

© Deforestation (d) Overexploitation of livestock

12. Match the following:

(1)Bhakra Nangal Dam → (a) Punjab

(2)Hirakud Dam → (b) Odisha

(3)Sardar Sarovar → © Gujarat


(4)Tehri → (d) Uttarakhand

13. Which activity does not belong to the primary sector?

(a) Fishing (b) Agriculture (c) Quarrying (d) Dairying

14. On what basis are public and private sectors classified?

(a) Employment (b) Economic activities

© Ownership of enterprises (d) Number of workers

15. What is meant by land degradation?

(a) Overuse of land

(b) Erosion of soil

© Decrease in land productivity

(d) Mismanagement of land resources

16. Meghwal, Saankdi, and Dhangar do not belong to which caste?

(a) General category (b) Scheduled tribes

© Both a and b (d) None of these

17. Which is not a characteristic of trade barriers?

(a) Governments regulate foreign trade through them.

(b) Governments decide the kind and quantity of imports.

© World Trade Organization supports them.

(d) Developing countries use them for protecting domestic industries.

18. What is the most effective development goal for rural landless laborers?

(a) Better support prices for crops

(b) Sending their children abroad

© More employment opportunities

(d) None of these

19. Which is not a traditional source of energy?

(a) Coal (b) Hydropower

© Both a and b (d) None of these


20. What is the impact of globalization on investments by multinational
companies?

(a) Increase in investments

(b) Control over India’s foreign trade

© Improvement in the economic condition of people

(d) All of the above

Section B: Descriptive Questions (50 Marks)

Analytical Type 1 (Answer in about 80 words each)

1. Write two reasons for the Great Depression after World War I.

Or

Explain the two economic impacts of the Great Depression on India between
1928 and 1934.

2. “Secularism is the soul of democracy.” Prove this statement with


reasons.

Or

In the current context, discuss the statement “Caste in politics and politics in
caste.”

3. “Energy is a fundamental requirement for economic development.”


Write two reasons supporting this statement.

Or

Why are transport and communication facilities considered the lifelines of a


country’s economy? Write two reasons.

4. How do multinational companies (MNCs) reduce the production cost of


their goods? Explain two methods.

Or

Highlight two features of a good market

Analytical Type 2 (Answer in about 150 words each)


5. Why did Mahatma Gandhi start the non-cooperation movement? Write
two reasons. Why did he suspend it later?

Or

What is the meaning of civil disobedience? Discuss two civil disobedience


movements led by Mahatma Gandhi.

6. Why are political parties necessary in a democracy? Mention four of


their functions.

Or

Discuss the statement, “Democracy provides an accountable, responsive,


and legitimate government.”

7. What is soil erosion? Describe two effects of soil erosion on land.

Or

Mention the major minerals found in India. What steps can be taken to
increase their production? Explain two measures.

8. “The workers in unorganized sectors are victims of social inequality.”


Write three reasons supporting this statement.

Or

What is the Human Development Index (HDI)? Describe the major factors
affecting HDI rankings.

Map-Based Questions (1 Mark each)

9. Locate the following places on the political map of India:


(i) The city where the Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred.
(ii) The place where Gandhiji broke the salt law.
(iii) The region where Indigo Planters protested.
(iv) Up area where the Chauri Chaura incident happened.
(v) The place where the Indian National Congress session of
December 1920 was held.
10. On the map of India, mark the following:
(i) A national thermal power plant in Western India.
(ii) A dam built on the Mahanadi River.
(iii) A mountain pass in Northern India.
(iv) A coal field in Jharkhand
(v) A port located on India’s eastern coast.

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