Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Which ideology influenced European governments after Napoleon's defeat

in 1815?

o (A) Socialism

o (B) Conservatism

o (C) Liberalism

o (D) Romanticism

2. Which state is famous for 'bamboo drip irrigation'?

o (A) Tamil Nadu

o (B) West Bengal

o (C) Meghalaya

o (D) Odisha

3. Which is a non-metallic mineral?

o (A) Natural Gas

o (B) Bauxite

o (C) Manganese

o (D) Platinum

4. Education falls under which list in the Indian Constitution?

o (A) Union List

o (B) State List

o (C) Concurrent List

o (D) Residuary Subjects

5. Which event occurred first chronologically?

o (A) French Revolution

o (B) Napoleon’s invasion of Italy

o (C) Unification of Italy

o (D) Vienna Peace Treaty

6. Which matches the process with the correct country?

o (A) Industrialization – Britain

o (B) Green Revolution – USA

o (C) French Revolution – Italy

o (D) Berlin Wall Fall – India

7. Which soil type forms the Northern Plains of India?

o (A) Yellow soil

o (B) Black soil

o (C) Laterite soil

o (D) Alluvial soil

8. Which country has a one-party system?

o (A) United States of America

o (B) United Kingdom

o (C) India

o (D) China

9. Who hosted the ‘Vienna Congress’ in 1815?

o (A) Chancellor Duke Metternich

o (B) Ernst Renan

o (C) William I

o (D) Otto von Bismarck

10. Which religion spread through the Silk Routes?

o (A) Hinduism

o (B) Christianity

o (C) Buddhism

o (D) Jainism
11. Arrange the following events in chronological order:

o I. Formation of Khilafat Committee in Bombay

o II. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

o III. Bardoli Satyagraha

o IV. Withdrawal of Non-Cooperation Movement

o (A) I, II, III, IV

o (B) II, I, IV, III

o (C) I, II, IV, III

o (D) III, IV, II, I

12. Who wrote ‘Amar Jiban’, an autobiography?

o (A) Pandita Ramabai

o (B) Rashsundari Devi

o (C) Tarabai Shinde

o (D) Kailashbashini Debi

13. Which source is an example of a formal source of credit?

o (A) Bank

o (B) Moneylender

o (C) Businessman

o (D) Cooperatives

14. Which pair is correctly matched?

o (A) Jyotiba Phule – Amar Jiban

o (B) Sudarshan Chakra – Sachhi Kavitayen

o (C) Rashsundari Devi – Gulamgiri

o (D) Kashi Baba – Chotte aur Bade Sawal

 Very Short Answer Type Questions (2 Marks
Each)
1. Why did people migrate from Europe to America in the 19th century?

2. Differentiate between reserved and protected forests.

3. Why did alienation increase among Sri Lankan Tamils in 1956?

4. How does money make exchange easier?

5. Why was the need for decentralization recognized in the Indian

Constitution?

6. What is the significance of Zilla Parishad?

7. What are majoritarian measures in Sri Lanka?

8. Why is literacy important for development?

9. How have developments in ICT contributed to globalization?

10. Explain the occurrence of minerals in igneous and metamorphic

rocks.

11. Why did the attitude of the British change towards press freedom
after the Revolt of 1857?

Short Answer Type Questions (3 Marks Each)

1. Analyze the role of Chief Minister Cavour in Italian unification.

2. Examine liberal nationalism in 19th-century Europe.

3. How did print come into existence in Europe?

4. How did access to books create a new reading culture?

5. Explain characteristics of the Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur iron-ore belt.

6. Explain three constitutional provisions that make India secular.

7. How can more employment be generated in India?

8. Examine the rising importance of the tertiary sector.

9. Explain the role of Giuseppe Mazzini in Italian unification.

10. What were the effects of the Great Depression on India?

11. Describe the impact of World War I on India.

12. How do political parties contribute to democracy?

13. Explain the need for sustainable development.

14. Describe three characteristics of the Indian federal system.

15. Describe three features of Rabi crops.

16. How do political parties shape democracy?

17. Role of women in Civil Disobedience Movement OR impact of

folklore on nationalism.

18. Compare literacy levels in Punjab, Kerala, and Bihar.

19. Why has the issue of sustainability become essential for

development?

20. How did Indian folklore and symbols strengthen nationalism?

Long Answer Type Questions (5 Marks Each)

1. "Plantation workers had their own understanding of Swaraj." Support.

2. "Mahatma Gandhi found salt as a powerful symbol." Support.

3. Analyze conditions under which democracies accommodate diversity.

4. Analyze conditions under which democracies promote dignity and

freedom.

5. Explain primitive subsistence and commercial farming.

6. Explain intensive subsistence and plantation farming.

7. Analyze the impact of globalization on the Indian economy.

8. Analyze steps for ensuring fair globalization.

9. Describe the role of Otto von Bismarck in German unification.

10. Explain the process of industrialization in Britain and its impact on

India.
11. Analyze the role of women in the Civil Disobedience Movement.

12. Discuss the significance of the agriculture sector in India’s economy.

13. Examine reasons for water scarcity and its impact on agriculture.

14. Compare the public and private sectors.

15. Discuss challenges faced by democracy in India.

16. Explain the importance of globalization in the modern world.

17. Evaluate Giuseppe Mazzini’s role in Italian unification OR Otto von

Bismarck’s role in German unification.

18. How is the manufacturing sector the backbone of development?

19. Explain the role of democracy in reducing poverty and inequality OR

Why is democracy a legitimate government?

20. Difference between public and private sector OR Organized vs

unorganized sector.

21. Evaluate the role of Giuseppe Mazzini in the unification of Italy.

22. Evaluate the role of Otto von Bismarck in the unification of

Germany.

23. "Manufacturing sector is considered the backbone of a country’s

development." Justify.

24. "Agriculture and Industry move hand in hand." Justify.

25. Explain the differences between the public and private sectors of
economic activities.

26. Explain the differences between the organized and unorganized

sectors of economic activities.

27. How does democracy help in the reduction of inequality and

poverty?

28. How is democracy a legitimate form of government? Explain with

examples.
29. Examine the significance of the tertiary sector in the Indian
economy.

30. Explain the contribution of the primary sector in the context of

employment in India.