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PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS ( SCERT MODEL PAPERS)

MODEL PAPER --2 ( SCERT).---- (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS )

PREPARED BY PALNADU DISTRICT APSSTF TEAM

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1 MARK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Metals : Recyclable : : Fossil fuels : ___________.

A....Non-renewable resources.

2. Who wrote the book “small is beautiful”?

A.....Schumacher.

3. From which raw material is Aluminium extracted?

A.....Bauxite

4. Find out the mismatched pair from the following.

A...Frederic sorrieu - Artist. B...Earnest Renan - philosopher

C....Andreas Rebmann - Historian. D....Friedrich list - professor of economics

A....( C). Andreas Rebmann -journalist

5. Who was the founder of ‘Young Italy’?

A......Giuseppe Mazzini

6 Arrange the following in the correct chronological order.

i) The first world war. ii) Potato famine in Ireland

iii) The Great Depression. iv) Rinderpest or cattle plague in Africa

A.......ii, iv, I, iii

7. What is the coalition government?

. .A coalition government is a form of government in which political parties cooperate toform a

government.

8. Which of the following countries is an example for “holding together” federation?

a) USA b) Australia c) Switzerland d) India

A.. D. ( India)

9. Define a multi party system.

A...If several parties compete for power, and more than two parties have a reasonable chance
of coming to power either on their own strength or in alliance, we call it a multiparty system.

10. A good way to measure the quality of life in countries across the world is comparing by
_____

A........Human Development Index (HDI):

11. Show on Bar graph.

Chinese toys - 70%, Other toys - 30%.

12. Arrange the following countries from east to west according to their location.

India, USA, Japan, Egypt

A ..... Japan, India, Egypt, USA

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13. Define and give an example for a mineral based industry?

A.....Mineral-based industries are manufacturing industries that use minerals and metals as
raw materials to produce goods

Ex.....Iron and steel. , Cement. , Aluminium. , Machine tools.

14..Observe the given map and answer the following questions.

1)...Where is Indira Gandhi international airport located? A.......Delhi

2).Which international airport is located in Kolkata?

A.....Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport

15. Explain the importance of silk routes.

1. Silk routes are a good example of vibrant pre-modern trade.

2. Silk routes linking Asia with Europe and northern Africa.

3. Buddhism emerged in India and spread on the silk routes.

4. Noodles travelled west from China to become spaghetti.

16. Explain the effects of the great depression of 1929 on the Indian economy.

1. The depression affected Indian trade.

2. India was exporting agricultural goods.

3. India was importing manufactured goods.

4. India was closely integrated into the global economy.

5..The government did not reduce the taxes.

17. Give examples for Central list and State list.

CENTRAL LIST:: Defence, Banking, Currency

STATE LIST :: Police, Trade, Irrigation

18. Mention any two constitutional provisions that make India a secular state.

1..The right to the freedom of religion.

.2. Prohibition of discrimination based on religion.

3.India doesn't give special recognition to any religion.

19. What is the impact of globlization on India.

1.Globalisation has been of advantage to consumers.

2.There is greater choice before the consumers.

3.Consumers enjoy quality and lower prices for several products.

4.People enjoy high standards of living than was possible earlier.

20. Write two slogans on consumer rights.

1..Educate, Advocate - Empower!

2.. Stand Up for - Your Rights!

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21)..Write a note on good practice towards conservation of forest and wildlife?

1..Worshiping of trees and animals.

2..Use of flora and fauna in religious functions.

3..Formation of national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, .

4.. bio reserves to protect endangered species.

5..Punishable penal codes on killing animals.

6..Community programs like Vanmahotsav etc.

7..Control over Forest Fire.

8..Reforestation and Afforestation.

9..Check over Forest Clearance for Agricultural and Habitation Purposes.

10..Proper Utilization of Forest and Forests Products.

22)...Why do you think that solar energy has a bright future in India?

1) Solar energy is an inexhaustible source of energy produced from sunlight.

2) It has bright future in India because of the following reasons.

3) Many parts of the country received sunlight on 300 days annually

4) So it becomes possible to generate 20MW solar energy per sq.km in such areas.

5) It is easy to establish solar plants in urban and rural areas

6) It is also becoming popular as used for cooking, heating water, lighting, etc.....

7) It is also a renewable source of energy

8) Thus the Solar energy has a bright future in India

23).Observe the given map and answer the following questions.

2...Write two names of seas you have observed in the map

.. North sea, Baltic sea

3.Write the name of the empire which is on the south of the map?

.AUSTRIAN EMPIRE

24).. How did the East India Company procure regular supplies of Cotton and Silk textiles from
Indian Weavers?

1..Established political power to assert monopoly right to trade.

2.Developed a system of management and control that would eliminate competition,

3. control cost and ensure regular supply of cotton and silk goods.

4..Eliminated the existing traders and brokers

5..connected with cloth and established direct control with the weaver.

6...Appointed paid servants called gomasthas to supervise weavers,

7.examine the quality of the cloth and collect supplies.

8.Weavers were not allowed to contact other buyers

9.Weavers were given advances and were offered the loan to buy raw material

10..The weavers had to sell at a price dictated by the Company.

25)... Observe the graph and answer the following questions

***Observe the graph and analyse it.

1. The graph explains about “Population of different religious communities in India, 2011.”

2..Different type of religious people living in India

3 Hinduism is the largest religion in India.

4.. Muslims, the second largest religion, are 14.2% in India.

5... Christianity is the third largest religion in India.

26)...Appreciate democratic government is better than all other forms of governments right.

1..Protects Individual Freedoms:

2..Democracies operate under the rule of law

3..In a democracy, elected leaders are accountable to the people

4..Democracy allows for multiple political parties

5..It is a legitimate government

6.. It promotes transparency.

7.. People have the right to elect their own government.

8..Democracy encourages active citizen participation in governance

27)...Why do we use averages? Are there any illustrations to their use? Iillustrate with your
ownexamples related to development

1. Development is a complex phenomenon.

2. The average income is useful for comparison of development.

3. Yes, there are limitations to the use of average income.

4. The average income hides disparities.

5. For ex: Kerala with lower per capita income has a better human development than Haryana.

28)... Explain how the consumers are exploited?

1.Deceptive advertising

2.Lack of consumer awareness

3.Limited supply of goods

4.Inadequate after-sales service

5.Black marketing

6.Duplicate items

7.High prices

8..Lax enforcement of rules

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29)..A) Explain how water becomes a renewable resource

1. Water circulates in nature in many forms.

2. They are liquid, snow, dew, ice, fog, and water vapor.

3. Water evaporates from the Earth's surface.

4. It forms clouds and returns as rain to the Earth's surface.

5. This process is known as the water cycle.

6. The change of state of a liquid to vapour at all temperatures from the surface of the liquid is
called evaporation.

7. Condensation is the process where water vapor becomes liquid.

8. Precipitation :: water that falls from the clouds toward the ground, especially as rain or
snow:

9. Thus, water is called a renewable resource.

29)...B). Explain the importance of Agriculture in India.

1.A major portion of National income comes from Agriculture

2..Agriculture provides raw materials to industries.

3..Agriculture creates employment opportunities.

4..Agriculture plays a crucial role in our international trade.

5..Agriculture creates infrastructural facilities.

6..Agriculture feeds the large population of our country.

7..All humans depend on agriculture for food

8• Role in transport.

30) ...Read the paragraph and comment on it.

‘To the altar of this revolution we have brought our youth as incense’

Many nationalists thought that the struggle against the British could not be won throughnon-
violence. In 1928, the Hindustan Socialist Republican Army (HSRA) was founded at a meeting
in Ferozeshah Kotla ground in Delhi. Amongst its leaders were Bhagat Singh, Jatin Das and
Ajoy Ghosh. In a series of dramatic actions in different parts of India, the HSRA targeted some
of the symbols of British power. In April 1929, Bhagat Singh and Batukeswar Dutta threw a
bomb in the Legislative Assembly. In the same year there was an attempt to blow up the train
that Lord Irwin was travelling in. Bhagat Singh was 23 when he was tried and executed by the
colonial government. During his trial, Bhagat Singh stated that he did not wish to glorify ‘the
cult of the bomb and pistol’ but wanted a revolution in society:

‘Revolution is the inalienable right of mankind. Freedom is the imprescriptible birthright of all.
The labourer is the real sustainer of society … To the altar of this revolution we have brought
our youth as incense, for no sacrifice is too great for so magnificent a cause. We are content.
We await the advent of revolution. Inquilab Zindabad!’

Ans.......

1. Nationalist Resistance: The paragraph highlights the growing frustration among

nationalists who believed that non-violence alone could not end British rule.

2.Formation of HSRA: In 1928, the Hindustan Socialist Republican Army (HSRA) was founded
as a revolutionary group committed to violent methods to challenge British rule.

3.Key Leaders: Bhagat Singh, Jatin Das, and Ajoy Ghosh were prominent members of the
HSRA, who played significant roles in the struggle for independence.
4.Dramatic Actions: The HSRA resorted to dramatic actions, such as throwing bombs in the
Legislative Assembly and attempting to blow up Lord Irwin’s train, to make their cause visible.

5.Bhagat Singh's Philosophy: Bhagat Singh, despite his involvement in violence, clarified that
he was not promoting the glorification of bombs and pistols but sought a larger social
revolution.

6)..Revolutionary Ideals: Bhagat Singh emphasized the inalienable right to revolution and
freedom for all, especially the working class, who he considered the backbone of society.

Sacrifice for the Cause: The phrase "To the altar of this revolution we have brought our youth
as incense" symbolizes the ultimate sacrifice the youth, including Bhagat Singh, were willing
to make for the cause of independence.

B)....) ‘Print culture would bring enlightenment’ - Do you agree? Justify your opinion.

1. Print culture makes knowledge more accessible to the general public.

2. Books, newspapers, and pamphlets played a key role in spreading information.

3. Print culture facilitated the sharing of scientific, historical, and philosophical ideas.

4. It helped challenge traditional beliefs and encouraged critical thinking.

5. Print media contributed to social, political, and cultural reforms.

6. Literacy rates increased as printed materials became more widespread.

7. It empowered individuals by providing them with diverse viewpoints and ideas.

8. Print culture played a vital role in fostering intellectual and societal progress.

31)...A) Analyse the table.

31)......B)... Observe the graph and analyse it.

Observe the graph and analyse it.

1. The graph explains about Sources of Credit per Rs 1000 of Rural Households in India in
2012.

2. Commercial banks provide 25% of.

3. Money lenders provide 33% of credit.

4. Cooperative society / banks provide 25% credit.

5. Relatives and friends provide 8% credit.

6. Only 1% credit provided by the government.

7. Money lenders provide majority of the credit.

8. In rural area non formal credit sources are more.

9. Banks provide formal sources of credit in India.

10.Formal sources provide only 51% in India.

11. Reserve bank supervises the source of credit.

32. A) State one prudential reason and one moral reason for power sharing with an example of
each of these.

Prudential Reason:

1. India is a multicultural society.

2. The distribution of power is necessary to maintain peace.

3. In India, some seats are reserved for SC and STs.

4. It enables all social groups to manage the government.

Moral Reason:

1. India is a democratic country.

2. It upholds the ideals of democracy.

3. In a democracy, the people themselves are the rulers.

32)......B)...Explain the characteristics of a National party....?

1...National Party have unit in the various state.

2) They follow the same policies and programmes that is decided at the national level.

3) To become a national party, it secures at least 6% of the total votes in general elections of
Lok Sabha or assembly elections in four states.

4) Wins at least 4 seats in Lok Sabha.

5) According to this classification, the Election Comminssion recognized the national parties.

6) Major national parties in India are : BJP, Congress, BSP, CPI, CPI(M), NCP ..
7) They have Manifesto for the country.

8) They work for national issues

33)...A) Locate the following in the given outline map of India.

1) Malwa plateau 2) Luni river. 3) Eastern Railway headquarter 4) Chilka lake

( Or)

5). Amaravathi. 6) Gujarat 7) Mumbai 8) Lakshadweep

B)...B) Locate the following in the given map of world.

1) South Africa 2) Mediterranean sea 3) Brazil 4) Japan

(OR)

5) Mexico 6) Egypt 7) Russia 8) China

PREPARED BY

MIRIYALA SIVA SANKAR

SA (SOCIAL STUDIES)

ZPHS KOTAPPA KONDA

NARASARAOPET MANDAL PALNADU DISTRICT