Q.1. See Q.12, 2006 Outside Delhi 1. (1 + 1 = 2)
Q.2. “The period from the last phase of the fourth century A.D. and ending in about the eighth century A.D. of Ancient Indian History is often called as a Classical Age of Indian Civilization.” Give two reasons to support this statement. (2 x 1 = 2)
Q.3. How do industries cause water pollution? Explain by giving two points. (2 x 1 = 2)
Q.4. Explain with examples any two damaging effects of earthquakes on the ground. (2 x 1 = 2)
Q.5. What is meant by economic development? Write the two bases of measuring economic development of a country. (1 + 1 = 2)
Q.6. What is the meaning of ‘First Aid’? State any two main objectives of First Aid. (1 + 1 = 2)
Q.7. Explain with any two examples, the contributions of Annie Besant in the development of the national awakening in India. (2 x 1 = 2)
Q.8. Explain briefly any two factors responsible for the low literacy rate of women in India. (2 x 1 = 2)
Q.9. Explain with examples any two measures of controlling land degradation in India. (2 x 1 = 2)
Q.10. State any two ill-effects of casteism. (2 x 1 = 2)
Q.11. What are the two major problems faced by jute industry in India? Name any two buyers of our jute products. (1 +1 = 2)
Q.12. Write any four main demands of ‘Indian Social Conference’. (4 x 1 = 4)
Q.13. Describe any four reforms brought in Indian agriculture after Independence through the efforts of Indian Government. (4 x 1 = 4)
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Describe any four ways through which Indian agriculture products can easily face global competition. (4 x 1 = 4)
Q.14. See Q.19, 2006 Outside Delhi 1. (2 + 2 = 4)
Q.15. Why did the Indian National Congress change its goal from waraj to Puma (Complete) Swaraj? Give four reasons. (4 x 1 = 4)
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Explain the main features of ‘Boycott Movement’ and ‘Swadeshi Movement’. (2 + 2 = 4)
Q.16. Explain any four points of importance of non-conventional sources of energy. (4 x 1 = 4)
Q.17. Explain any four efforts of Indian Government in maintaining peace with its neighbouring country, Pakistan. (4 x 1 = 4)
Q.18. Explain any four strategies adopted by the Government of India to solve the problem of poverty. (4)
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Explain any two causes of poverty existing in India. Suggest two steps which can be adopted to reduce poverty in India. (2 + 2 = 4)
Q.19. If you see someone in a fainted condition, how would you help that person? Suggest any four measures. (4)
Q.20. “Legal literacy reminds us about our rights, duties and legal obligations towards Indian society.” Support this statement with four facts. (4 x 1 = 4)
Q.21. Explain three causes of price rise in India. How is the public distribution system helpful in controlling the price rise? Explain with suitable examples. (3 + 3 = 6)
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Who is a consumer? Explain five duties of consumers.(1 + 5 = 6)
Q.22. Explain the contribution of forests in the economic development of our country, giving any six points. (6 x 1 = 6)
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Explain any six factors responsible for the growing water scarcity in India. (6 x 1 = 6)
Q.23. Why were ‘Tabligh’ and ‘Shuddhi’ movements started? What were their results? Explain with examples. (6)
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Examine the reasons responsible for the rise of Indian nationalist upsurge after the Second World War. (6)
Q.24. See Q.24, 2006 Outside Delhi 1. (2 + 4 = 6)
