SSC PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS, MARCH 2012

SOCIAL STUDIES PAPER-I

PARTS - A & B
TIME: 2.30 HOURS Max. MARKS: 50
TIME: 2 HOURS PART - A MARKS: 35
SECTION - I
Note: 1) Answer any FIVE questions, choosing at least two from
each group.
2) Each question carries two marks. 5 2 = 10
GROUP GROUP - A A
1. What were the resources of Indonesian Islands that attract-
ed Europeans?
2. Describe the results of First World War.
3. Write a note on 'Red Shirts'.
4. What was 'Marshal Plan'? Write about it.
GROUP GROUP - B B
5. What are the objectives of U.N.O.?
6. Differentiate the General Elections and Mid Term Polls.
7. What are the languages recognised by the Indian Constitution?
8. Give an account on the role of woman in the political sphere.
SECTION - II
Note: 1) Answer any FOUR of the following six questions.
2) Each question carries one mark. 4 1 = 4
9. What is meant by Fascism? Write the origin of the term
'Fascism'
10. Who were the important Bhakti saints?
11. Expand the term 'SWAPO'.
12. What is corruption? What is 'SCAM'?
13. What is meant by 'National Integration'?
14. Differentiate Direct and Indirect Elections.
SECTION - III
Note: 1) Answer any FOUR questions, choosing at least two
from each group.
2) Each question carries four marks. 4 4 = 16
GROUP GROUP - A A
15. Describe the terms of Versailles Treaty.
16. How far was Charles X responsible for the 1830 Revolution
in France?
17. What were the reasons behind Second World War?
18. Write a bout Non-Co-Operation movement led by Gandhiji.
Group - B
19. What are the assumptions that underline the successful
functioning of democracy?
20. What are the human rights according to the
Universal Deceleration?
21. What are the factors that promote National Integration.
22. Suggest some steps to be taken to the betterment
of SCs and STs.
SECTION - IV
5 1 = 5
23. Mark the following on the outline map of the world.
Set A 1) Austria 2) China 3) Mexico 4) Venezuela 5) Red Sea
(OR)
Set B 1) Denmark 2) Egypt 3) Indonesia 4) Meerut 5) Greenland
Time: 30 minutes PART-B Marks: 15
1. Answer all the questions.
2. Each question carries
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2
mark.
3. Candidates must use the capital letters while answering the
multiple choice questions.
4. Marks will not be awarded in case of any over writing or
re-writing or erased answers.
I. Write the letter of the correct answer in the brackets
provided against each question. 10
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2
= 5
1. Rhine Confederation was formed by [ ]
a) Napoleon b) Charles X c) Bismark d) Mussolini
2. This country stood first in the colonisation [ ]
a) Germany b) Russia c) England d) U.S.A.
3. The Bolshevik Revolution in Russia was held in [ ]
a) 1905 b) 1925 c) 1935 d) 1917
4. The founder of Nazi party in Germany [ ]
a) Hitler b) Roosevelt c) Stalin d) Napoleon
5. The countries that benefited through Truman doctrine [ ]
a) Greece and Italy b) Turkey and Iran
c) Greece and Turkey d) Turkey and Irac
6. The language that was not recognised by Indian
Constitution [ ]
a) Tamil b) Telugu c) Malayalam d) English
7. The officer in charge of polling booth [ ]
a) Collector b) Presiding officer
c) Returning officer d) Executive officer
8. Dowry Prohibition Act was made in [ ]
a) 1961 b) 1960 c) 1951 d) 1950
9. Present Secretary General of U.N.O. is [ ]
A) Kofi Annan B) William James
C) U Dhant D) Ban ki Moon
10. This must be at the backside of bicycle. [ ]
A) Green light B) White light
C) Red reflector D) Blue light
II. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: 10
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2
= 5
11. Leipzig war was also known as __________.
12. The Russian Parliament is called __________.
13. Palestine Issue is a struggle between Arabs and ______.
14. 1857 Revolt was started from ___________.
15. The Chairman of Constitutional Drafting Committee was __.
16. The full form of I.P.S. is ______________.
17. Electorate means ________________.
18. Article __________ of our Constitution Prohibits the employ-
ment of Children in hazardous works.
19. Bangladesh was formed in _____________.
20. Traffic management is mostly depends on ____________.
III. Match the following: 10
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2
= 5
Set A
21. Exploration of Africa ( ) A) Jahangir
22. Red Fort ( ) B) Belgium King
23. Miniature paintings ( ) C) Jawaharlal Nehru
24. Do or Die ( ) (D) Shah Jahan
25. Partition of Bengal ( ) E) Gandhiji
F) Livingston
G) Akbar
H) Lord Curzon
Set B
26. 14
th
Lok Sabha Elections ( ) A) 1955
27. National Policy of Children ( ) B) 2009
28. Right to live ( ) C) Article 21
29. Banding Summit ( ) D) 1962
30. Indo-China War ( ) E) 1947
F) 2004
G) 1974
H) Article 17
TENTH SOCIAL STUDIES MODEL PAPER
(Prepared by M.Chakrapani, Director MSR Acadamy, Guntur)
(Writer Director MSR Acadamy, Guntur)
4 MARKS QUESTIONS
1. Suggest some measures for the
improvement of Schedule Castes and
Schedule Tribes.
A: The discrimination on SCs and STs has to
be checked on priority basis. Their condi-
tion has to be improved with the combined
efforts of public and the governments.
Steps for the improvement of SCs and STs:
Meaningful revenue reforms and tenancy
laws must be enacted and effectively
implemented.
Education for SCs and STs must be given
the highest priority and welfare
programmes for their improvement have to
be taken up.
Reservation facilities in education, employ-
ment etc., have to be implemented properly.
States must ensure that the tribal lands are
not allocated to the others.
The rights of tribals in the hilly areas have
to recognised.
The people of SCs and STs have to be made
partners of development and not the victims.
Representation in optimum number of jobs
and positions at higher levels should be
made effectively.
Severe punishment must be given to those
commit crimes against SCs and STs.
Different economic schemes for their self
employment have to be taken up.
Interest free loans have to be provided to
them.
Hostel facilities, scholarships, free books
supply, fees concessions etc., have to
extended to them.
2. Give the assumptions that under-
lie the successful functioning of
the democratic government.
A: Assumptions-Democratic
Government:
i) Limited Government: The
democratic governments are
always limited. The Constitution
limits the powers of government which is
regarded as fundamental.
ii) Rule of Law: In the system of democracy,
all the citizens are equal. The law does not
recognise any special privilege based on
the wealth or birth.
iii) Importance of dissent: Unless the dis-
sent (difference of opinion with the govern-
ment) the democracy can't function suc-
cessfully. The dissent should be taken into
consideration while passing any Act. We
can't expect a good governance unless the
right of dissent is accepted.
iv) Need for vigilant public: People should be
alert in democratic form of government.
Successful functioning of democracy
requires vigilant public.
v) Public Opinion: Public Opinion has a key
place in democracy. Forming organisa-
tions, organising rallies, Processions
and submitting memorandums are
some of the ways to express public
opinion.
vi) Nature of leadership:
Democracy needs a wise, responsi-
ble and tolerant leadership. In
democracy the role of leaders is
more significant. So people shall
carefully elect proper righteous,
honest leaders who can lead others in
righteous path.
vii) Socio economic equality: If the gap
between the rich and the poor is wide the
democracy can't be truly successful. The
equality should be achieved on priority
basis. If it is done, all the people enjoy the
rights and their position will be improved.
2 MARKS QUESTION
1. Distinguish between General Elections
and Mid Term Polls.
A: General Elections: Elections held at
regular intervals (e.g.: India-5 Years) for
electing the representatives all over the
country or states in almost all the con-
stituencies are called 'General Elections'.
Mid Term Elections: If the Lok Sabha or any
other State Assembly is dissolved before
the expiry of the full term, new elections
are held to form a new House. Such elec-
tions are termed as 'Mid Term Elections'.
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