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Question Paper with Answer from a shop but within the warranty period
th it stopped working. The shopkeeper did not
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respond for the warranty and complaint.
I. Multiple Choice Questions. 8x1=8 Now Suhas has to file a complaint at
1. The Governor General who integrated A) District Commission
Punjab into the British Empire was B) State Commission
A) Wellesley B) Dalhousie C) Taluk Commission
C) Cornwallis D) Warren Hastings D) National Commission
2. Government of India Act of 1935 acted as II. Answer the following questions in a sentence
the base for the formation of the each: 8×1=8
Constitution of India because 9. Maintenance of army became easy for the
A) it formed a federal system English by subsidiary alliance. How?
B) it created a separate electoral college ❖ The state which signed Subsidiary Alliance
C) it established Dyarchy at provinces had to bear the expenses of the army and the
D) it promised to improve local self- wages of soldiers
governments 10. Why did Adolf Hitler organise an outfit
3. India is now recognised as the fifth largest called brown shirts?
economic power in the world, because of its ❖ to create unrest and fear in the minds of
A) policy of non-alignment people.
B) globalization and liberalisation policy 11. What is the main reason for sub-
adopted in 1991 regionalism?
C) support for disarmament ❖ Regional imbalance is the main reason for sub
D) opposition to imperialism –Regionalism.
4. According to Citizens Rights Protection Act 12. What is prejudice?
of 1976 ❖ Prejudice is the opinion a person forms about
A) practice of untouchability is a another person or community even before he
punishable offence gets to know them.
B) special responsibilities to the state 13. Which metal is known as wonder metal of
government to practise untouchability 20th century?
C) universal voting powers to all ❖ Aluminium
D) right to equality to all citizens 14. Why is petroleum called liquid gold?
5. There was a protest against the MRPL to ❖ This is a very precious in both during peace
A) protect the environment by the chemical and war. Hence it is called ‘Liquid Gold’.
fumes from the oil refinery 15. Give two examples for direct tax.
B) protest against the permission given to ❖ Personal Income Tax, Corporate Tax, Wealth
chop down the trees Tax, Stamp Duty
C) protest against the exploitation of women 16. Who is an entrepreneur?
D) protest against the construction of dam ❖ Entrepreneur is an innovator of new ideas and
across Narmada River business processes.
6. The largest physiographic division of India III. Answer the following questions in two to
is four sentences. 8 × 2 = 16
(A) Norther great plains 17. Mention the armed forces of the Central
B) Peninsular plateaus Government which maintains law and
C) Himalayan mountains order.
D) Coastal plains and islands ❖ CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force)
7. The income and wealth of the country ❖ BSF (Border Security Force)
should be distributed equally to all without ❖ RPF (Railway Protection Force)
any discrimination. It is ❖ CISF (Central Industrial Security Force)
A) Social justice B) Political justice OR

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 Mention the steps taken by India to tackle the ❖ In order to provide good administration,
challenge of terrorism. demand was made to mark the boundaries
❖ National Investigation Agency (NIA) has been based on the language.
established. ❖ After Potty Sriramulu, went on a fast-unto-
❖ India has formed special forces death satyagraha for 58 days and then died in
❖ ATS (Anti-terrorist squads) created 1952.
❖ India established Intelligence Agencies like IB ❖ Demanding the formation of Vishalandhra
(Intelligence Bureau) and RAW (Research and state became much more severe.
Analysis Wing) ❖ In 1953 the government formed State
❖ India strengthened intelligence system. reorganization Commission
❖ A financial intelligence unit has been setup ❖ In 1953, Andhra Pradesh became the first state
18. What are the ill effects of the dowry to be formed based on language.
system? 21. Explain how forest plays an important role
❖ Dowry reduces women’s self-respect, dignity in the life of humans.
and stature. ❖ Pure air, food and fodder is provided.
❖ It leads to domestic conflicts. ❖ It brings good rainfall.
❖ It causes family relationships suffer. ❖ It controls soil erosion.
❖ It leads to deception in the name of marriage. ❖ It is the shelter for animals and birds.
❖ It leads to increase the number of divorces. ❖ Medicinal plants are found in abundance.
❖ It leads to increase Child marriage, Female ❖ It attracts tourists.
foeticide and female infanticide. ❖ It provides employment opportunities
OR ❖ It controls ecological balance.
What are the causes for child labour? 22. Indian agriculture is gambling with
❖ Domestic conflicts monsoon winds. Justify.
❖ Divorce ❖ The South-West monsoons control the
❖ Domestic violence agriculture of India
❖ Excessive control ❖ Failure of rainfall leads to drought.
❖ Greed of industrialists ❖ Heavy rainfall leads to floods
❖ Illiteracy ❖ Hence it is said that Indian agriculture is a
❖ Kidnapping of children “gamble with the monsoons”.
❖ Pledging of children 23. Write the importance of public finance.
19. What are the contributions of Sree ❖ For the progress of the nation public finance is
Narayana Guru Dharma Paripalana managed.
Yogam? ❖ It helps to distribute national wealth equally.
❖ Sri Narayana Guru started this movement ❖ Welfare of the people
❖ In order to address caste discrimination this ❖ It helps to maximize the production
movement started. ❖ It helps to develop infrastructure
❖ One Caste, One Religion and One God for ❖ It helps to maintain financial stability.
human beings was the basic idea of Sri 24. Why is March 15 celebrated as World
Narayana Guru. Consumers Day?
❖ Education is the only path to achieve this he ❖ In the history of World Consumers’
declared. Movement, March 15, 1962 is an important
❖ He built alternate temples for the backward day.
communities ❖ US President John F Kennedy adopted a
❖ He started Vaikom Satyagraha Movement' in legislation comprising of four rights such as
1924 Citizen Safety, choose, Information and heard.
20. Formation of Andhra Pradesh based on ❖ For this reason, March 15 every year is
language was inevitable to the Indian celebrated as the World Consumers’ Day.
Government. Why? IV. Answer the following questions in six
❖ The movement for linguistic formation of sentences / points each: 9 × 3 = 27
states was started after independence.

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25. Explain the role of Annie Besant in social 27. Justify how India achieved overall
reformation movement and Indian freedom development during 5-year plans.
struggle. ❖ National income and Per capita income
❖ Annie Besant aroused pride in Indian culture. increased gradually.
❖ She attempted to establish equality, universal ❖ Self-sufficiency achieved in the production of
brotherhood and harmony in society. food.
❖ She gave her full support to the freedom ❖ Employment opportunities have increased
struggle. ❖ Modern technology is being used.
❖ She started a newspaper called ‘New India’. ❖ The exports have increased.
❖ She started Home Rule movement in 1916. ❖ Life expectancy and literacy rate improved.
❖ She was the President of the Congress Session ❖ Rate of infant mortality has reduced.
in 1917. ❖ Birth and death rates have reduced.
❖ She contributed immensely to Indian OR
philosophy and the struggle. Justify how Panchayat Raj institutions play a
OR prominent role in the rural development.
Explain the role of Bal Gangadhar Tilak in the ❖ Providing basic needs.
freedom struggle. ❖ Developing human resources.
❖ Bala Gangadhar Tilak was prominent among ❖ Providing employment opportunities.
the extremists. ❖ Expansion of irrigation.
❖ He organized the common people for freedom ❖ Encouraging Cottage industries.
struggle. ❖ Alleviation of poverty and unemployment.
❖ Through religious functions he started ❖ Enrich the rural culture.
organizing people for a freedom movement. ❖ Providing government facilities.
❖ He utilized his ‘Kesari’ and ‘Maratha’ ❖ Providing social welfare services.
newspapers for freedom struggle. 28. Having a Bank Account is advantageous.
❖ He was imprisoned for his revolutionary How?
articles. ❖ Bank account facilitates safe custody of
❖ He wrote Geetha Rahasya in the jail. money.
❖ Tilak declared: “Swaraj is my birth right and I ❖ Bank account helps in making payments.
will get it at any cost”. ❖ Bank account helps in collection of money.
26. What are the uses of GPS? ❖ Bank account helps in smooth financial
❖ GPS is useful in assessing the geographical transactions.
position of natural calamities. ❖ Bank account holders get advances and loans.
❖ It is helpful for trekkers to know the exact ❖ Bank account holders can get safe deposit
location and routes. locker facility.
❖ Soldiers, pilots, fishermen and sailors use GPS OR
to follow correct path and direction. Entrepreneurs play an important role in the
❖ Today transport authorities also use this to country’s economy. How?
manage the movement vehicles. ❖ Entrepreneur Promotes capital formation.
❖ GPS is the lifeline for many services ❖ He creates large scale employment.
❖ GPS shows path to google maps. ❖ He increases the GDP and Per Capita Income.
OR ❖ He improves the standard of living.
What are the effects of cyclones? ❖ He removes regional disparities.
❖ Cyclones are very destructive. ❖ He develops markets.
❖ They cause large scale deaths. ❖ He reduces concentration of income and
❖ Inland water-bodies become salty. wealth.
❖ Crops get totally destroyed. ❖ He promotes country’s export trade
❖ Transport links affected 29. Differentiate between the Permanent
❖ Electricity supply get affected badly. Zamindari system and the Ryotwari system.
❖ Cyclone-hit areas suffer from infectious Permanent Zamindari System
diseases ❖ Permanent Zamindari System

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❖ Lord Cornwallis implemented this policy . ❖ They have specialization and educational
❖ The Zamindar was expected to pay the agreed qualifications.
land taxes to the company. ❖ They get fixed wages,
❖ If the Zamindar was unable to pay the taxes, ❖ They get medical facilities.
the ownership of the lands was taken away by ❖ Ex: The workers in insurance companies,
the Company. educational institutions, banks, armed forces
Ryotwari System etc.
❖ Thomas Munroe implemented Ryotwari Unorganized Workers
system ❖ Their work is subject to specific terms and
❖ Under this system, both the farmer and the conditions.
company were directly linked. ❖ They have specialization and educational
❖ The tiller of the land was recognized as the qualifications.
owner of the land. ❖ They get fixed wages,
30. Battle of Plassey was the first step to the ❖ They get medical facilities.
British to establish their power in India. ❖ Ex: The workers in insurance companies,
Substantiate the statement. educational institutions, banks, armed forces
❖ Siraj-ud -Daula defeated in the war. etc.
❖ This war brought out the immorality, lack of 33. Conservation of soil is essential. Why?
unity among the Indians and the greed of ❖ Soil erosion leads to accumulation of silt in
Indian businessmen. the river beds.
❖ Mir Jaffar became the Nawab of Bengal. ❖ It leads to floods.
❖ The company gained exclusive rights to do ❖ It leads to changing direction of rivers course.
business in Bengal. ❖ It reduced the storage capacity of the
❖ Mir Jaffar had to a pay rupees seventeen reservoirs.
crores and seventy lakhs to the company. ❖ The volume of water percolating down gets
31. The Indian Government has taken many reduced.
measures to eradicate gender ❖ Natural springs dry up.
discrimination. Justify this statement. ❖ Agricultural productivity gets reduced.
❖ The ministry of women and child welfare have
V. Answer the following questions in about
been set up.
eight sentences each: 4 × 4 = 16
❖ Reservation have been given to women in
34. Explain the economic and military causes
government jobs.
for the first war of Indian Independence.
❖ National and State women’s commissions
Economic Causes
have been established.
❖ Indian handicrafts and cottage industries
❖ Women development corporation has been set
suffered heavily.
up
❖ The Indian craftsmen became unemployed.
❖ Sakhi one stop center started.
❖ The textile and wool industries became sick
❖ Women violence protection domestic act 2005
❖ The cottage industries too suffered a death
was enacted.
blow.
❖ In Karnataka 50% seats are reserved in local
❖ The British imposed a heavy tax on sale of
self-governments.
Indian goods+
❖ Helpline number 1091 facility for women
Military Causes
provided.
❖ The condition of the Indian soldiers in the
❖ Parliament has passed Nari Shakti Vandana
British army was pathetic.
Adiniyam act.
❖ The status, salary and opportunities for
32. How are organised workers different from
promotion that British soldiers enjoyed were
unorganised workers?
not given to Indian soldiers.
Organized Workers
❖ The religious sentiments of the Indian soldiers
❖ Their work is subject to specific terms and
were disturbed when they were forced to cross
conditions.
the oceans to serve.
OR

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Explain how the British utilised the resources ❖ Through declaration of Universal Human
of India during World War II. Rights seeking their implementation
❖ Indian resources and soldiers aided the allies worldwide.
in winning the war. ❖ Striving to end apartheid, imperialism and
❖ England utilised the agrarian products and colonialism.
industrial goods for the war. ❖ Striving to prevent ill effects of global
❖ The ordinance factories upgraded their warming.
technology and expanded. 37. How is red soil different from black soil?
❖ Quantitative and Qualitative development of Red Soil
weapons somewhat raised the readiness of the ❖ Largest area of peninsular Plateau covered
Indian troops. with red soil.
❖ Thousands of Indian soldiers fought against ❖ It can be seen from Kanyakumari to Jhansi
the enemies ❖ It spreads from Gujarat’s Kutch area to Raj
❖ The techniques of small war Indian Army Mahal hills
adopted. ❖ The major crops growing in this type of soil
❖ The Indian Army played a prominent role in are ragi, tobacco and oil seeds.
defeating the German Armed forces during Black Soil
World War II. ❖ Black soil is formed from the weathering of
❖ The Indian Army was defeated by the Imperial igneous rock.
Japanese Army ❖ It is also called ‘Regur soil’.
35. Write the contributions of Krishna Raj ❖ It is best suited for cotton cultivation.
Wodeyar IV in framing Mysore as a model ❖ Cotton, jowar, wheat, onion, chili, tobacco, oil
state. seeds, lemon and grapes are the major crops
❖ He abolished fees in all primary schools. growing in this soil.
❖ He helped girl’s education.
VI. 38. In the outline map of India provided
❖ He started scholarship to the student's
to you mark any five among the following:
continuing education in foreign countries.
1×5=5
❖ He started the University of Mysore.
a) Lal Bahadur Shastri reservoir
❖ In 1909, the Indian Institute of Science was
b) Ahmedabad
established at Bangalore.
c) 82°30l East longitude
❖ A barrage was constructed across Cauvery
d) Visakhapatnam
near Belagola.
e) Oldest Port of India
❖ New railway lines were laid.
f) Burnapur
❖ Legislative council was formed.
g) Guwahati
❖ Many industries were established.
❖ Mysore became a ‘Model State’ due to his
administration.
❖ Mahatma Gandhiji called him as ‘Rajarshi’.
36. List out the achievements of UNO.
❖ It resolved Korean conflicts, Suez Canal crisis
and Vietnam problem
❖ Continuously working for the solution of
Kashmir and Palestine-Israel dispute.
❖ UN making efforts towards the goal of
disarmament.
❖ Trying to solve international problems through
world bank, IMF and W.T.O
❖ It is trying to eradicate diseases through
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 11. Why should we grow Mangrove forests
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Question Paper with Answer ❖ To prevent coastal erosion.
th 12. What is the objective of the National Power
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Grid?
I. Multiple Choice Questions. 8x1=8 ❖ to supply power from surplus states to deficit
1. The Ryotwari system was implemented by states
A) Alexander Reed B) Cornwallis 13. What is recruitment?
C) James Thomson D) R.M. Bird ❖ The process of selection suitable persons for
2. The main objective for appointing Hunter suitable posts.
Commission is 14. Dowry is the cause for gender
(A) to enquire into the Chauri-Chaura incident discrimination. Justify.
(B) to enquire into the Jallianwala Bagh ❖ In the name of dowry, women are being
tragedy abused and subjected to violence, torture and
(C) to mark the boundaries of India and Pakistan murder.
(D) to give dominion status to India 15. Public expenditure is increasing nowadays.
3. Petroleum is called liquid gold because it is Why?
(A) multi-used power resource ❖ In the 20th century, with the advent of welfare
(B) highly exported states, the role and scope of the modern
(C) most adulterated resource governments has expanded. Hence public
(D) used in peace and war period expenditure has also increased.
4. The father of Public Administration is 16. Why were District Industrial Centres
(A) F. M. Marks B) Luther Gullick established?
(C) Woodrow Wilson D) Piffner ❖ to provide integrated administrative support
5. The article of our constitution that prohibits for promotion of small-scale industries in rural
the practice of untouchability is areas.
(A) 14 (B) 17 (C) 24 (D) 29 III. Answer the following questions in two to
6. Prohibition of Prenatal Gender four sentences. 8 × 2 = 16
Determination Act was enacted in the year 17. How was Goa liberated from the
(A) 1992 B) 1993 C) 1986 D) 1994 Portuguese?
7. The solution taken by the Government of ❖ A struggle took place demanding the inclusion
India to solve drought in 1965-66 was of Goa with India.
A) introduction of high yielding variety seeds ❖ The Portuguese were ordered to give up Goa.
of wheat ❖ They brought in additional troops from Africa
(B) announcement of subsidy for farmers and Europe.
(C) introduction of supporting prices for paddy ❖ In 1955, satyagrahis from different parts of
(D) formation of NITI Ayog India gathered at Goa.
8. Yashas bought Dosa from Swiggy. The type ❖ They began a liberation movement demanding
of marketing system he used is that the imperialists quit Goa.
(A) Wholesale (B) Import ❖ In 1961, the Indian army intervened and took
(C) Teleshopping (D) Export Goa under its control.
II. Answer the following questions in a sentence 18. What were the features of fascism?
each: 8×1=8 ❖ Intense nationalistic attitude.
9. Why did the British shift Chennamma to ❖ Destruction of enemies.
Kusugal prison from Bylahongala? ❖ Glorification of violence.
❖ The British thought that Rayanna was being ❖ Racial supremacy.
instigated by Rani Chennamma. ❖ Imperialist expansion.
10. What was the main objective of the Charter ❖ Support to massacres.
Acts? 19. List out the raw materials used in the Paper
❖ The main aim of Charter Acts was to extend industries.
the license of the East India Company. ❖ Bamboo

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❖ Wood pulp OR
❖ Grass. India is committed to the policy of no first use
20. The Southwest Monsoon wind starts of atomic ammunition. Justify.
receding from October. Why? ❖ India supports the stand for preventing the
❖ By the end of October, because of the Wide- production of atomic bombs, Hydrogen bomb
spread South-West Monsoon rains, there is a and other life-threatening weapons.
decrease in the temperature. ❖ However, India has produced nuclear weapons
❖ Besides, during this season, the sun rays fall only as a self defence against external attacks.
Vertically on the Southern hemisphere. ❖ India is committed to the policy of ‘No first
❖ As a result, there is a drop in the temperature use’.
in the Northern hemisphere. 24. Explain briefly about the Chipko
❖ Hence this area becomes an area of high movement.
pressure and the South-West monsoon winds ❖ The government gave permission to chop
start receding. down certain trees in Tehri Garhwal district of
21. Self-help groups are playing a vital role in Uttar Pradesh.
rural areas. How? ❖ The people there realized that trees and
❖ Organizing poor rural women. environment will be destroyed.
❖ Making rural women financially independent. ❖ So, they hugged the trees and halted their
❖ Members of these groups can avail of loans destruction.
easily and engage in productive activities. ❖ This movement took place in 1973 under the
❖ These groups have been successful in leadership of Shri Sundar Lal Bahuguna and
mobilizing savings and in repayment of loans. Shri Chandi Prasad Bhatt.
22. Mention the objectives of the Consumer ❖ As a result, the permission given to chop down
Protection Act. the trees was withdrawn.
❖ The Act accords importance for safety and OR
quality. Explain briefly the causes for child marriage.
❖ Avoiding production and sale of dangerous ❖ Gender discrimination.
goods. ❖ Lack of education.
❖ Prevention of Trade Malpractices in the ❖ Child labour.
market. ❖ Lack of public support.
❖ Supervision on Quality, Weights, Measures ❖ Lack of proper implementation of law.
and Price. ❖ Poor implementation of child rights.
❖ Compensating the Consumers in case of any IV. Answer the following questions in six
problem arising as a result of trade. sentences / points each: 9 × 3 = 27
❖ Creating awareness to the consumers through 25. Mention the reforms of the Satyashodhak
Consumer Education. Samaj.
23. UPSC plays a great role in the system of ❖ Jyotibha Phule started Satyashodhak Samaj.
public administration. justify. ❖ Satyashodhak Samaj urged for prohibition of
❖ To conduct competitive examinations for liquor.
recruitment of group A and B posts of union ❖ It opposed gender inequality and denial of
government. human rights.
❖ Conducting tests personally for direct ❖ It opposed exploitation of people and
recruitment. untouchability.
❖ To advise the government on guidelines to be ❖ It started a movement for social justice.
followed in promotions and transfers ❖ Jyotibha Phule established a primary school
❖ To advise the government to take disciplinary for girls.
actions against the inappropriate behaviour of ❖ He advocated free & compulsory education.
the officials ❖ He said that Freedom was the basic necessity
❖ To advise the government on any matter on the of every individual.
instructions of the President of India. ❖ He condemned the slavery being forced on
shudras and casteless classes.

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26. What were the effects of the Battle of ❖ The Indian King had to keep the British Army
Buxar? in his kingdom.
❖ The combined force defeated against the ❖ The concerned state had to bear the expenses
British. of the army and the wages of soldiers.
❖ Sha Aalam-II accorded the Diwani rights over ❖ The King had to have a British Resident in his
Bengal to the British. court.
❖ Sha Aalam-II gave away all the rights over ❖ The King could not appoint any other
Bengal to the British for an annual fee of European without the permission of the
rupees 26 lakhs. British.
❖ The Nawab of Awadh had to give away a fine ❖ In order to enter any agreement or pact with
of rupees 50 lakhs for waging a war against any Indian Government, the permission of the
the company. Governor General was mandatory.
❖ With the death of Mir Jaffar, the company paid ❖ In return of all these services, the Company
pension to his son. would offer protection
❖ The company took over the entire OR
administration of Bengal. Explain the achievements of Krishnaraja
27. The Government of India is struggling hard Wodeyar IV.
to eradicate illiteracy. Justify. ❖ He abolished fees in all primary schools.
❖ National Literacy Mission started in 1988. ❖ He helped girl’s education.
❖ Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan launched in 2001 ❖ He started scholarship to the students
❖ Priority has been given to girl’s education, continuing education in foreign countries.
❖ According article 21A of constitution, ❖ He started the University of Mysore.
education of children between 6 to 14 made ❖ In 1909, the Indian Institute of Science was
fundamental right. established at Bangalore.
❖ Right Education Act implemented in 2009 ❖ A barrage was constructed across Cauvery
❖ Sakshara Bharath Programme has been near Belagola.
launched in 2009 ❖ New railway lines were laid.
❖ Samagra Shiksha programme has been ❖ Legislative council was formed.
launched in 2018 ❖ Iron and steel industry, cement industry and
❖ Nava Bharat Shaksharatha programme paper industry were started at Bhadravathi
launched. ❖ Sugar factory at Mandya, sandal oil factory at
28. What are the problems faced by the Mysore and soap factory at Bangalore were
unorganised sector workers? started.
❖ The work of unorganized workers is not bound ❖ Mysore became a ‘Model State’ due to his
by any rules or regulations. administration.
❖ They get only low wages for their work. ❖ Mahatma Gandhiji called him as ‘Rajarshi’.
❖ They have no medical help. 31. How can we prevent soil erosion?
❖ They are denied from job security, fixed wages ❖ Contour ploughing
and allowances. ❖ Construction of bunds
❖ Sometimes unorganized workers were ❖ Development of terraced agricultural fields
harassed by entrepreneurs. ❖ Prevention of deforestation
29. Name the Eastern Coastal ports of India. ❖ Encouragement of afforestation
❖ Tuticorin ❖ Control of livestock grazing
❖ Chennai ❖ Planned use of water
❖ Vishakhapatnam ❖ Construction of check dams
❖ Paradeep OR
❖ Kolkata How is agriculture playing an important
❖ Haldia. role in the economic development of India?
30. Explain the conditions of subsidiary ❖ Agriculture is the main occupation of Indians.
alliance. ❖ It supplies the food grains for people.
❖ It provides employment opportunities.

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❖ It provides raw materials for industries. ❖ Creativity
❖ It nurtures many industries. ❖ Innovation
❖ Eg: chemical fertilizers, pesticides, ❖ Dynamism
insecticides, industries manufacturing farming ❖ Leadership
equipment etc. ❖ Team building
❖ It supports even many tertiary occupations like ❖ Problem solving
transport, trade, banking etc. ❖ Goal orientation
32. How is the Government striving hard to ❖ Risk taking
develop Indian Agriculture. ❖ Decision making
❖ Government subsidised the fertilisers, ❖ Commitment
equipment ❖ Self Confidence
❖ Providing loans to farmers through banks and ❖ Achievement motivation
co-operative organizations at low interest V. Answer the following questions in about eight
rates. sentences. 4 × 4 = 16
❖ In order to ensure a good price for the farmers’ 34. The role of Subhash Chandra Bose is an
products Agri-markets were improved. important milestone in the Indian Freedom
❖ Government construct granaries and cold- struggle. Justify.
storage warehouses to store the surplus ❖ Subhash Chandra Bose refused the prestigious
produce. post and participated in the national freedom.
❖ Promoting organic and natural farming in ❖ He became popular as ‘Netaji’.
Indian agriculture ❖ He was the president of Haripur Congress
❖ Government is making its efforts to further session.
increase the agricultural production. ❖ A difference of opinion with Gandhiji, he quit
OR the Congress.
How are direct taxes different from indirect ❖ He established “Forward Block”.
taxes? ❖ The British arrested Subhas Chandra Bose and
Direct Taxes put him under house arrest.
❖ This tax is paid by an individual on whom it is ❖ He escaped from the House arrest & reached
imposed. Germany.
❖ This tax paid by individuals and organizations ❖ He took the leadership of INA
on their income. ❖ He called for ‘Delhi Chalo’.
❖ The important direct taxes are personal income
tax, corporate tax, wealth tax, stamp duty etc. ❖ He said, “Give me your blood, I’ll get you
Indirect Taxes Indian Independence”.
❖ This tax is transferable to others. ❖ He died in aeroplane crash.
❖ These taxes are imposed on goods and 35. Explain the importance of forest.
services. ❖ Pure air, food and fodder is provided.
❖ The important indirect taxes are Central excise ❖ It brings good rainfall.
duty, value added tax (VAT), import-export ❖ It controls soil erosion.
taxes and service taxes etc. ❖ It is the shelter for animals and birds.
33. What are the advantages of opening a bank ❖ Medicinal plants are found in abundance.
account? ❖ It attracts tourists.
❖ Safe custody of money. ❖ It provides employment opportunities
❖ Helps in making payments. ❖ It controls ecological balance.
❖ Helps in collection of money. 36. Explain the structure and functions of the
❖ Helps in smooth financial transactions. Security Council of UNO.
❖ Bank account holders getting loans. Formation
❖ Bank account holders can get safe deposit ❖ It consists of 15 members.
locker facility. ❖ Out of which 5 nations- U.S.A., Russia,
OR Britain, France and China are the permanent
What are the characteristics of an members
entrepreneur?

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❖ The non-permanent 10 members are elected ❖ The British realized that peaceful rule was not
for a term of two years by the General possible without support of the Indians.
Assembly. ❖ This gives new route to Indian freedom
❖ These members represent various geographical movement.
regions. ❖ Indians understood the inevitability of finding
❖ Each member has one vote. alternative routes to obtain freedom
❖ The permanent members enjoy VETO power. VI. 38. In the outline map of India provided to
Functions you mark any five among th following:1 × 5 = 5
❖ Security Council is primarily aiming at a) 82°301 East longitude
solving international disputes through peaceful b) Indira Point
means. c) Bhakra Nangal
❖ If there is a necessity, it may direct the UN d) Latur
peace keeping force (IPKF) for international e) Kanyakumari
peace and security. f) Our North-West neighbouring country
❖ It elects the judges of the International Court g) Tea Port of India
of Justice
❖ It recommends the name for the post of the
Secretary General.
37. Explain the effects of the British education
on Indians.
❖ Indians could develop modernity, secularism,
democratic attitudes.
❖ Rationality and Nationalistic ideals were
developed.
❖ Impetus was received for the local literature
and languages.
❖ Periodicals started emerging.
❖ New social and religious reformation
movements emerged.
❖ The thoughts of thinkers brought fresh
thinking in the mind of educated youth.
❖ Indians could understand and appreciate their
rich tradition. **********************************
❖ New thinking and cultural perception that
emerged. KSEAB MODEL PAPER -3
❖ The freedom struggles that were taking place Question Paper with Answer
across the globe influenced the Indians also th
OR 10 Standard Social Science
Explain the effects of the first war of Indian I. Multiple Choice Questions. 8x1=8
Independence. 1. Back to Vedas was declared by
❖ Administration of the East India Company (A) Atmaram Pandurang B) Dayanand Saraswati
ended. (C) Swami Vivekananda D) Raja Rammohan Roy
❖ The administration was taken over by to the 2. The correct group of countries that form a
Queen of England. triple entity pact is
❖ The administrative responsibility was handed (A) Britain, France, Russia
over to the Secretary of Indian Affairs. (B) Germany, Austria, Hungary, Italy
❖ In 1858, the Queen of England made a (C) Italy, France, Russia
declaration. (D) Germany, Austria, Hungary, France
❖ The government would exhibit religious 3. The agency of UNO which won the Nobel
tolerance and not to interfere in religious peace prize is
matters of the country (A) WHO (B) UNESCO

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(C) FAO (D) UNICEF 13. Which area receives the lowest recorded
4. The leader who led The Narmada Bachao rainfall in India?
Andolan is ❖ Ruyli in Rajasthan.
(A) Sunderlal Bahuguna B) Chandi Prasad Bhatt 14. What is rural development?
(C) Shivram Karanth D) Medha Patkar ❖ Rural Development is an improvement of the
5. Cyclone occurs in the Bay of Bengal during social and economic status of the rural people
retreating monsoon due to by proper utilization of the locally available
(A) the differences in temperature and pressure natural and human resources’.
of land and sea areas 15. Why is March 15th observed as the World
(B) the direct rays of the sun falling over the Consumers’ Day?
northern hemisphere ❖ On that day, the president John Kennedy gave
increases the temperature the American consumers four basic consumer
(C) these regions are at high altitude above the sea rights.
level 16. Which metal is used as the universal
(D) North India is away from the sea standard of monetary value?
6. The best example for organised workers ❖ Gold
sector is III. Answer the following questions in two to
(A) Housekeepers four sentences / points each : 8 × 2 = 16
(B) Agriculture labourers 17. Which are the factors that create
(C) Government officials unemployment in India?
(D) Hawkers and peddlers ❖ Over-population
7. The system started in India in the view of ❖ Mechanization
administrative decentralization is ❖ Too much of division of labour
(A) Panchayat Raj ❖ Social inequality
(B) Stree Shakti ❖ Insufficient capital
(C) NAREGA ❖ Illiteracy
(D) Consumer Courts OR
8. The Chairman of the District Consumer What are the effects of child marriage?
Forum will be ❖ Violates of children rights.
(A) District Judge ❖ The holistic development of children is stunted
(B) District Commissioner ❖ Sexual assaults on children increases
(C) Chairman of Consumer Court ❖ Children fall into the trap of malnutrition,
(D) Chief Justice of the State anaemia, diseases, and abortions.
II. Answer the following questions in a sentence ❖ Infanticide & maternal mortality increases.
each. 8×1=8 ❖ The chance of girl becoming a widow at a
9. Why did Swami Vivekananda start the young age.
Ramakrishna Mission? 18. What is the role of government in
❖ In order to propagate the ideals of his teacher, maintaining law and order?
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. ❖ The responsibility of maintaining law and order
10. What was the objective of appointing by Central Government is mentioned in many
Goebels a special minister by Hitler? articles of the constitution.
❖ To spread racial hatred. ❖ For example, protecting the nation from
11. Why was UN Trusteeship Council external aggression is mentioned in the article
established? 355
❖ In case of failure of constitutional machinery in
❖ To look after the colonial territories during
states the President of India can declare state
their transition period.
emergency according to article 356.
12. What is social stratification? ❖ The Union Home Ministry has armed forces to
❖ Social stratification refers to the practice of provide security to the public and through them
classifying people as upper class and lower maintains law and order.
class on the basis of income, education, caste, OR
colour, gender, occupation, intelligence etc.

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What are the measures taken by the government 22. How can we conserve forests?
to bring literacy in India? ❖ Cutting down dried-up and abrasing trees.
❖ Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan has been launched ❖ Protecting the forest trees against diseases.
❖ Priority has been given to girl’s education ❖ Planting saplings.
❖ According article 21A of constitution, ❖ Sowing seeds.
education of children between 6 to 14 made ❖ Guarding against illegal cutting of trees.
fundamental right. ❖ Avoiding grazing of animals in forests.
❖ Right Education Act implemented in 2009 ❖ Motivating people to plant saplings.
❖ Sakshara Bharath Programme has been ❖ Creating awareness among people about
launched forest.
❖ Samagra Shiksha programme has been ❖ Implementing the social forestry project
launched 23. How are direct taxes different from indirect
❖ Nava Bharat Shaksharatha programme taxes?
launched. Direct Taxes
19. Which factors made Europeans to discover ❖ This tax is paid by an individual on whom it is
new sea route to India? imposed.
❖ In 1453, the Ottoman Turks captured ❖ This tax paid by individuals and organizations
Constantinople. on their income.
❖ The important direct taxes are personal income
❖ As a result, all the trade routes came under the tax, corporate tax, wealth tax, stamp duty etc.
control of Turks. Indirect Taxes
❖ The Turks started levying too many taxes. ❖ This tax is transferable to others.
❖ The trade became not profitable. ❖ These taxes are imposed on goods and
❖ Spain and Portugal were attempting to break services.
the monopoly of Italian traders. ❖ The important indirect taxes are Central excise
❖ The invention of Compass, Astrolabes, and duty, value added tax (VAT), import-export
Gunpowder provided further impetus to this taxes and service taxes etc.
venture. 24. Explain how the saving bank account is
20. Subsidiary alliance made the native rulers different from current bank account.
powerless. How? Savings Bank Account
❖ The Indian King had to keep the British Army ❖ Salaried persons and pensioners opened this
in his kingdom. type of account.
❖ The concerned state had to bear the expenses ❖ There is no restriction on the number and
of the army number of deposits.
❖ The King had to have a British Resident in his ❖ The money can be withdrawn by cheque or
court. withdrawal slip.
❖ The King could not appoint any other Current Account
European without the permission of the ❖ Current account is opened by businessmen and
British. traders.
❖ In order to enter any agreement or pact with ❖ Amount can be deposited or withdrawn any
any Indian Government, the permission of the number of times in a day.
Governor General was mandatory. ❖ Generally, banks do not give any interest on
21. What are the effects of soil erosion? these deposits but collect service charges.
❖ Soil erosion leads to accumulation of silt. IV. Answer the following questions in six
❖ It leads to floods. sentences / points each: 9 × 3 = 27
❖ It leads to changing direction of rivers course. 25. Explain the factors of Ryotwari system.
❖ It reduced the storage capacity of the ❖ Thomas Munroe implemented Ryotwari
reservoirs. system in Mysore and Madras regions.
❖ The volume of water percolating down gets ❖ Under this system, both the farmer and the
reduced. company were directly linked.
❖ Natural springs dry up. ❖ The tiller of the land was recognized as the
❖ Agricultural productivity gets reduced. owner of the land.

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❖ The farmer had to pay 50% of produce as land 27. How are banks helpful to consumers?
tax ❖ Accepting deposits
❖ The land tax had thirty years tenure. ❖ Lending Loans
❖ The officials took punitive actions to collect ❖ Transferring money
taxes. ❖ Collecting money by cheques, drafts and bills.
❖ The farmers had to borrow from the money ❖ Discounting of bills
lenders ❖ Hiring safe deposit lockers.
OR ❖ Conducting foreign exchange transactions.
Explain the revolt of Sangolli Rayanna against ❖ Keeping valuables in safe custody.
British. ❖ Issuing letters of credit and guarantee.
❖ Sangolli Rayanna was brave soldier of Kittur. ❖ Conducting government transaction (State &
❖ He fought against the British with Central).
Chennamma. OR
❖ He was imprisoned in the war and later How do entrepreneurs interact in the country’s
released. economy?
❖ He organized an army ❖ Entrepreneur Promotes capital formation.
❖ He looted the treasuries and Taluk offices. ❖ He creates large scale employment.
❖ Nandagada and Sampagavi were the places of ❖ He increases the GDP and Per Capita Income.
his operations. ❖ He improves the standard of living.
❖ The British devised a cunning strategy to ❖ He removes regional disparities.
capture Rayanna. ❖ He develops markets.
❖ He was declared as a main offender and was ❖ He promotes country’s export trade.
hanged to death at Nandagadh in 1831. 28. Which are the factors helpful for the
26. How did Five-Year Plans support the localisation of industries?
development of India? ❖ Availability of raw materials
❖ National income and Per capita income ❖ Energy resources
increased ❖ Market
❖ Self-sufficiency has been achieved in the ❖ Technology
production of food grains. ❖ Transport facility
❖ Employment opportunities have increased ❖ Port facility
❖ Modern technology is being used ❖ Availability of labour
❖ The exports of the country increased. ❖ Availability of land at low cost
❖ Life expectancy and literacy rate improved. ❖ Government policies
❖ Birth and death rates have reduced. OR
OR Which are the industrial regions of India?
How do women become the cause for the rural ❖ Hooghly Region
development? ❖ Mumbai-Pune Region
❖ There are more women working in the areas of ❖ Ahmedabad-Vadodara Region
farming, cattle-rearing. ❖ Damodar Valley Industrial Region
❖ Women form the majority among agricultural ❖ Southern Industrial Region
workers too. ❖ National Capital Region
❖ Women are establishing themselves in the ❖ Vishakhapatnam – Guntur Region
political field ❖ Kollam – Thiruvananthapuram Region
❖ Starting from the gram panchayat to the 29. What are the contributions of Dayanand
President, they handling various Saraswati and Raja Ram Mohan Roy for
responsibilities. the socio-religious reform movement in
❖ An ordinary village woman has the India?
opportunity to handle political power and Dayananda Saraswathi
work towards rural development. ❖ Dayananda Saraswati started Arya Samaj.
❖ Hence, her role is decisive in the rural ❖ He advised people to ‘Back to the Vedas’.
development. ❖ He condemned idol worship.

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❖ He rejected the meaningless practices. ❖ The 1989 act has given specific
❖ He encouraged widow marriage. responsibilities for the state governments.
❖ He wrote a book called ‘Sathyartha Prakasha’ 32. How is road transport more important than
Raja Ram Mohan Roy any other mode of transport in India?
❖ Ram Mohan Roy started Brahma Samaj. ❖ It is helpful to movement of agricultural
❖ He opposed idol worship. products to Market.
❖ He encouraged monotheism. ❖ It is helpful to supply essential commodities
❖ He opposed Sati system. required by the villagers.
❖ He opposed child marriage. ❖ It is helpful to Industries and Mining.
❖ He encouraged widow remarriage. ❖ Road transport is feeder to Railway.
30. What are the causes for the failure of first ❖ It is helpful to carry goods.
war of Indian independence? ❖ For speedy economic development, fast
❖ The movement did not spread to the whole transport systems are necessary.
country. V. Answer the following questions in about
❖ It erupted due to unexpected reasons. eight sentences / points each: 4 × 4 = 16
❖ Lack of strategy. 34. Explain the impact of British education in
❖ Lack of expertise among soldiers. India.
❖ Lack of unity among the Indian soldiers. ❖ Indians could develop modernity, secularism,
❖ Lack of effective leadership. democratic attitudes.
❖ Lack of discipline and direction. ❖ Rationality and Nationalistic ideals were
❖ Many native kings did not support the developed.
struggle. ❖ Impetus was received for the local literature
❖ The people lost confidence in the soldiers due and languages.
to their arson and looting. ❖ Periodicals started emerging.
31. India has taken firm steps in controlling ❖ New social and religious reformation
terrorism. Justify. movements emerged.
❖ National Investigation Agency (NIA) has been ❖ The thoughts of thinkers brought fresh
established thinking in the mind of educated youth.
❖ India has formed special forces to counter ❖ Indians could understand and appreciate their
terrorist operation. rich tradition.
❖ India is strongly opposing terrorism ❖ New thinking and cultural perception that
❖ State government has created ATS (Anti- emerged.
terrorist squads) ❖ The freedom struggles that were taking place
❖ India established Intelligence Agencies like IB across the globe influenced the Indians also.
(Intelligence Bureau) and RAW (Research and OR
Analysis Wing) Explain the process of merger of Jammu and
❖ India strengthened intelligence system. Kashmir to Indian Union.
❖ A financial intelligence unit has been setup ❖ King Harisingh of Jammu and Kashmir
32. What are the measures taken by the wanted to be independent.
Government to control social stratification in ❖ Fearing a merger with India, Pakistan incited
India? the tribals of the Jammu and Kashmir valley.
❖ The Article 17 of the Indian Constitution ❖ The National Conference party decided to
prohibits Untouchability. merge Kashmir with India.
❖ The government has implemented ❖ King Harisingh requested for help from the
‘Untouchability Crime Act’ in 1955. Indian government.
❖ ‘Civil Rights Protection Act’ was implemented ❖ Jammu and Kashmir merged with India with
in 1976. certain conditions.
❖ Universal rights to vote and participate in ❖ One part of Kashmir remained with Pakistan.
election. ❖ India complained to UNO.
❖ Reservation has been given in the field of ❖ UNO order a ceasefire on 1 January, 1949.
education and employment.

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❖ Kashmir occupied by Pakistan is called Pak VI. 38. In the outline map of India provided to
occupied Kashmir. you mark any five among the following :1 × 5 = 5
35. What is the role of extremist in the freedom a) Nagarjuna Sagar
movement of India? b) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
❖ Aurobindo Ghosh, Lala Lajpat Rai, Bipin c) Coromandel Coast
Chandra Pal and Bal Gangadhara Tilak were d) Vindhya Mountains
the prominent extremist leaders. e) Palk Strait
❖ They called moderates as political beggars. f) Utkal Coast
❖ They opposed the partition of Bengal. g) Gateway of India
❖ They started swadeshi movement.
❖ They encouraged the people to use Indian
goods.
❖ They started preparing the common people for
freedom struggle.
❖ Through religious functions they started
organizing people for a freedom movement.
❖ Tilak declared: “Swaraj is my birth right and I
will get it at any cost”.
36. Which are the factors that decide the
cropping pattern?
❖ Land forms
❖ Climate
❖ Rainfall
❖ Traditions
❖ Superstitions
❖ Illiteracy
❖ Market
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❖ Hybrid seeds
❖ Water availability KSEAB MODEL PAPER -4
❖ Transport facilities
❖ Chemical fertilizers
Question Paper with Answer
❖ Land development 10th Standard Social Science
38. What are the measures taken by the I. Multiple Choice Questions. 8x1=8
government to solve gender discrimination? 1. The major effect of the First War of Indian
❖ The ministry of women and child welfare have Independence was
been set up. (A) The rule of East India Company was ended
❖ Reservation have been given to women in (B) Supreme Court was established in Calcutta
government jobs. (C) Jhansi became an independent state
❖ National and State women’s commissions have (D) Nana Saheb was given pension
been established. 2. Hiroshima and Nagasaki cities are in
❖ Women development corporation has been set (A) United States of America B) Germany
up (C) Japan D) Poland
❖ Sakhi one stop centre started. 3. The headquarters of UNO is in
❖ Women violence protection domestic act 2005 (A) Rome (B) Paris
was enacted. (C) Geneva (D) New York
❖ In Karnataka 50% seats are reserved in local 4. “Truly, the whole mankind is one” is
self-governments. declared by
❖ Helpline number 1091 facility for women (A) Mahatma Gandhiji B) Pampa
provided. (C) Jyotibha Phule (D) Basavanna
❖ Parliament has passed Nari Shakti Vandana 5. Silicon Valley of India is in
Adiniyam act. (A) Karnataka (B) Maharashtra

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(C) Gujarat (D) Kerala ❖ To advise the government to take disciplinary
6. The city called as ‘Manchester of India’ is actions against the inappropriate behaviour of
(A) Davanagere (B) Coimbatore the officials
(C) Mumbai (D) Indore ❖ To advise the government on any matter on the
7. The financial year in India starts from instructions of the President of India.
(A) April 1st (B) June 5th OR
(C) November 1st (D) March 1st Explain the objectives of Food and Agricultural
8. In India the District Industrial Centres were Organisation.
started in the year ❖ Improvement of agriculture
(A) 1947 (B) 1954 ❖ Provision of more nutritious food
(C) 1966 (D) 1978 ❖ Liberation of the world population from
II. Answer the following questions in a sentence hunger
each: 8×1=8 ❖ Improvement of the living conditions of the
9. Who was the first President of India? rural people.
❖ Dr Babu Rajendra Prasad 18. Mention the nature of riots.
10. Name the fascist dictator of Italy. ❖ The minimum level of unity is not visible in a
❖ Mussolini riot.
11. Why was the Trusteeship Council ❖ Rioters go on destroying everything in their
established? way.
❖ To look after the colonial territories during ❖ Creation of chaos is the intention of rioters.
their transition period. ❖ Riots lead to large scale loss of property and
12. Which article of our constitution prohibits lives.
the practice of untouchability? ❖ Rioters do not have any particular aim or
❖ Article 17 cause for the destruction.
13. What is the reason for low temperature ❖ Riots have become serious challenges for law
during the winter season in India? and order.
❖ The sun rays fall oblique in the Northern OR
hemisphere. Mention the ill-effects of dowry.
14. Where was the first paper industry of India ❖ Dowry diminishes women’s self-respect,
established? dignity and stature.
❖ Serampur in West Bengal ❖ It leads to domestic conflicts.
15. What is decentralisation of power? ❖ It creates animosity between men and women.
❖ Providing the administrative power and ❖ It increases immorality and violence.
responsibility of developing the village to its ❖ It causes family relationships suffer.
own people. ❖ It leads to deception in the name of marriage.
16. Who is called a provider? ❖ It leads to increase the number of divorces.
❖ The person who supplies goods and services is ❖ It leads to increase Child marriage, Female
called provider. foeticide and female infanticide.
III. Answer the following questions in two to 19. Annie Besant gave a new vitality to the
four sentences / points each: 8 × 2 = 16 activities of Theosophical Society. How?
17. Explain the functions of Union Public ❖ Annie Besant, an Irish lady started the activities
Service Commission. of Theosophical Society in India and gave it
❖ To conduct competitive examinations for new vitality.
recruitment of group A and B posts of union ❖ She aroused pride in Indian culture through her
government. lectures.
❖ Conducting tests personally for direct ❖ She attempted to establish equality, universal
recruitment. brotherhood and harmony in society.
❖ To advise the government on guidelines to be ❖ Annie Besant gave her full support to the
followed in promotions and transfers freedom struggle.
❖ She started a newspaper called ‘New India’.
❖ In 1916 C.E, she started Home Rule movement.

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20. How was Junagadh merged into Indian ❖ Robert Clive attacked Arcot and defeated
Union? Chandasaheb.
❖ The king of Junagadh wanted to merge his ❖ Chandasaheb was imprisoned and later killed.
province with Pakistan. ❖ In the place of Chandasaheb, the English made
❖ People came on to streets against the king. Mahammad Ali as the Nawab of Carnatic.
❖ Unable to face the people, the king fled from ❖ The second Carnatic war ended with the
the kingdom. Treaty of Pondicherry.
❖ The army was sent to Junagadh to establish ❖ This war brought laurels to English, while
peace on the request of its diwan. French suffered a political setback.
❖ Junagadh was merged with India in 1949. OR
21. Write a short note on the islands of India. Explain the economic causes for the First War
❖ There are totally 247 islands belonging to of Indian Independence.
India. ❖ Indian handicrafts and cottage industries
❖ Of them, 204 are in the Bay of Bengal and 43 suffered heavily.
are in the Arabian Sea. ❖ The Indian craftsmen became unemployed.
❖ In the Gulf of Mannar, there are a few coral ❖ The textile and wool industries became sick,
islands. and people lost their jobs.
❖ Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of ❖ The cottage industries too suffered a death
Bengal are formed from hard volcanic rocks. blow.
❖ Lakshadweep islands are coral islands. ❖ The British imposed a heavy tax on sale of
22. Explain the geographical factors essential Indian goods in England.
for the cultivation of wheat. ❖ The landlords exploited the farmers.
❖ 10° to 15° C temperature. ❖ An ‘Inam Commission’ was appointed, and all
❖ 50 to 70 cms of annual rainfall. the gifted lands were taken back.
❖ Sand-mixed clay and black soil. ❖ Due to this, the farmers felt insulted and
23. The gap between urban and rural areas is experienced many financial problems.
increasing. Why? 26. How is Black soil different from Laterite
❖ Poverty has increased among the rural people soil?
❖ One third of them live below subsistence level. Black Soil
❖ Under the onslaught of modernization, rural ❖ Black soil is formed from the weathering of
cottage industries are vanishing unable to igneous rock.
withstand the competition. ❖ It contains more of clay particles.
❖ Though most of the people work in the ❖ It is fertile and capable of retaining water.
primary sector, the contribution from this ❖ This soil more of lime and magnesium
sector to the national income is very less, and carbonates.
is reducing year by year. ❖ It is highly suitable for dry farming.
❖ Due to this, the gap between urban and rural Laterite Soil
areas is increasing gradually. ❖ Laterite soil is found normally in the areas
24. What are the reasons for the exploitation of receiving more than 200 cms of rainfall.
consumers? ❖ This soil looks red in colour.
❖ Changes in marketing methods. ❖ Laterite soil is less fertile and lack nitrogen
❖ No direct transaction between consumer and and minerals.
producer. ❖ It is found in the area about 2.48 sq.kms.
❖ The problems of the middlemen. ❖ It is extending over the Western Ghats, the
❖ The Price Fixation of the goods and services Vindhyas, the Satpura, the Rajamahal hills.
was done mainly by the middlemen. ❖ It is suitable for the cultivation of coffee and
IV. Answer the following questions in six tea and other plantation crops.
sentences / points each : 9 × 3 = 27 OR
25. Explain the Second Carnatic War. How are Evergreen forests different from
❖ In Carnatic Chandasaheb was the Nawab with Deciduous monsoon forests?
the support of the French. Evergreen Forests

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❖ Evergreen forests are found in regions which ❖ Issuing letters of credit and guarantee.
are not more than 900 mts above sea level ❖ Conducting government transactions.
❖ They found in the area which receive an OR
annual rainfall of more than 250 cms. Mention the functions of entrepreneurs.
❖ The trees are always green. ❖ Entrepreneur starts business activities.
❖ These types of forests are found in Western ❖ He organises factors of production.
Ghats, North Eastern states. ❖ He takes decisions about business.
Deciduous monsoon forests ❖ He co-ordinates things effectively.
❖ Deciduous forests are seen in areas receiving ❖ He introduces new methods into practice.
75 to 250 cms of rainfall. ❖ He handles budget of his concern.
❖ They are more widely distributed in India. ❖ He bears risk and uncertainty.
❖ It forms about 65.5% of the total area of 29. Police system underwent continuous
forests. changes during the British administration.
❖ The trees shed their leaves during the dry How?
winters. ❖ Lord Cornwallis implemented the efficient
27. Explain the achievements of Five-Year Police System in India for the first time.
plans. ❖ He created the new post of Superintendent of
❖ National income and Per capita income Police (SP).
increased ❖ He divided a district into many ‘Stations’ and
❖ Self-sufficiency has been achieved in the put every station under a ‘Kotwal’.
production of food grains. ❖ He put every village under the care of
❖ Employment opportunities have increased ‘Chowkidar’.
❖ Modern technology is being used ❖ The Police officers were under the power of
❖ The exports of the country increased. the Magistrates.
❖ Life expectancy and literacy rate improved. ❖ In 1861, the Police Law was implemented.
❖ Birth and death rates have reduced. 30. Explain the conditions of Subsidiary
OR Alliance.
Explain the significance of Public Finance. ❖ The Indian King had to keep the British Army
❖ Public finance is managed keeping in mind the in his kingdom.
progress of the nation. ❖ The concerned state had to bear the expenses
❖ Government tries to maximize the production. of the army and the wages of soldiers.
❖ The government tries to ensure the equitable ❖ The King had to have a British Resident in his
distribution of the income court.
❖ Nation’s progress can be achieved by ❖ The King could not appoint any other
achieving the welfare of the people. European without the permission of the
❖ The government takes steps to ensure a British.
balanced growth ❖ In order to enter any agreement or pact with
❖ Developing countries like India utilize public any Indian Government, the permission of the
finance in order to eradicate poverty and Governor General was mandatory.
unemployment ❖ In return of all these services, the Company
❖ To establish financial stability Government would offer protection to the state from any
uses financial policy as a weapon. internal or external aggression.
28. Mention the functions of banks. 31. Explain the basic principles of Indian
❖ Accepting deposits from public. Foreign Policy.
❖ Lending loan to public. ❖ Opposition to colonialism
❖ Transferring money from one place to another. ❖ Opposition to imperialism
❖ Collecting money on cheques, drafts and bills. ❖ Opposition to Racial discrimination
❖ Discounting of bills. ❖ Policy of non-alignment
❖ Hiring safe deposit lockers. ❖ Priority for the progress of African and Asian
❖ Conducting foreign exchange transactions. Countries
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32. Unemployment has become a serious social ❖ Germans are the only fit to rule the world.
problem. How? ❖ Jews are the reasons for all the problems of
❖ Poverty Germans.
❖ Ill-health ❖ Communists, Socialists and Catholics are also
❖ Crimes the reason for the problems of Germany.
❖ Corruption ❖ Hitler declared they are unfit to live.
❖ Family disintegration ❖ All these were implemented inhumanly.
❖ Cheating ❖ He put forward the supremacy of German race
❖ Deception theory.
❖ Robbery ❖ He nurtured ultra-Nationalism carefully.
❖ Prostitution ❖ He utilized Nazism to inculcate these values
33. Analyse the importance of Remote Sensing among the Germans.
Technology. 35. Explain the struggle of Santals against the
❖ True, accurate and reliable information can be British.
obtained. ❖ The Santala tribal revolt can be termed India’s
❖ This is a fast, low-cost information collection first movement.
system compared to geographical survey. ❖ These tribals lived in Bengal and Orissa
❖ The information gathered by these can be hillocks.
easily analysed using computers. ❖ When the permanent landlord system was
❖ Remote sensing images can be obtained from brought into force, the people of this
satellites even during the extremes of climate community became destitutes.
& disturbances in the geographical features. ❖ Their lands went to the landlords.
❖ Studies related to natural calamities like ❖ The Company exploited the decent and peace-
typhoons, cyclonic storms, floods etc. can be loving attitude of the Santalas.
taken up with the help of remote sensing ❖ Enraged by this, the Santalas held secret
pictures. meetings and decided to loot the landlords and
❖ The role of satellite images is significant in prominent citizens.
analysing the natural resources ❖ The agitation became intense in Barahat area
V. Answer the following questions in about and also in Bhagatpur and Rajamahal.
eight sentences / points each : 4 × 4 = 16 ❖ The rioters killed their enemies.
34. “The struggle of Puttabasappa against the ❖ As a result, the landlords and money-lenders
British is ever remembered.” Justify. ran away.
❖ Amara Sulya rebellion was a farmer rebellion. ❖ The government used the army to stem the
❖ Swami Aparampara, Kalyana Swami and revolt and was successful.
Puttabasappa organized rebellion. ❖ Many rioters were arrested.
❖ Putta Basappa lead the rebellion after the ❖ Although the revolt by the Santalas ended, it
capture of Swami Aparampara and Kalyana lent its voice to many similar protests later.
Swami. 36. The Central and State Governments have
❖ Sulya and Puttur were the centres of this taken several initiatives for the
rebellion. empowerment of gender minorities.
❖ Putta Basappa later presented himself as Illustrate.
Swami Aparampara. ❖ The ministry of women and child welfare have
❖ Puttabasappa organized the rebels. been set up.
❖ He looted the treasury and prison of Bantwal. ❖ Reservation have been given to women in
❖ The British captured Puttabasappa and his government jobs.
followers. ❖ National and State women’s commissions
OR have been established.
“Hitler’s ambition to popularise Aryan race ❖ Women development corporation has been set
became the cause for mass murders.” Justify. up
❖ The Nazism advocated that Germans are the ❖ Sakhi one stop centre started.
superior race of the world.

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❖ Women violence protection domestic act 2005
was enacted.
❖ In Karnataka 50% seats are reserved in local
self-governments.
❖ Helpline number 1091 facility for women
provided.
❖ Parliament has passed Nari Shakti Vandana
Adiniyam act.
37. What are the causes and effects of
earthquakes?
Causes
❖ Pressure increases in the interior of the earth.
All the Best Students
❖ Change in the Magma from one part to
another.
Study Well and
❖ Urbanization.
❖ Deforestation.
Reach your Goal
❖ Construction of Dams.
❖ Mining activities etc.
Effects
❖ The loss of life and destruction of property.
❖ Obstruction to transport.
❖ Spread of infectious diseases.
❖ Increased tidal activity.
❖ Tsunamis.
❖ Change in river’s direction. Prepared By
VI. 38. In the outline map of India provided to
you mark any five among the following : 1 × 5 = 5
a) Tropic of Cancer Manjunatha S
b) Kosi project Assistant Master
c) Kaiga G.G.J.C (High School)
d) Vishakhapatnam K R Nagar Town
e) Gulf of Mannar Mysuru District .
f) Upper Krishna project
g) Guwahati

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