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| 1. | What were the features of the Tonkin Free School? | [1] |
What was Zollverein?
| 2. | Write two sub-types of renewable resources. | [1] |
| 3. | Banks charge a higher interest rate on loans than what they offer on ________. | [1] |
| 4. | Name the conflicting groups of people in Sri Lanka. | [1] |
| 5. | The most common route for investments by MNCs in countries around the world is to: | [1] |
Set up new factories.
Buy existing local companies.
Form partnerships with local companies.
| 6. | On what material were the manuscripts written in ancient India? | [1] |
Who wrote the book ‘Treasure Island’?
Jane Austen
Charlotte Bronte
R.L. Stevenson
Samuel Richardson
| 7. | Which one of the following rights is ensured to the citizens under the RTI Act? | [1] |
Right to Choose
Right to be Informed
Right to Safety
Right to be Heard
| 8. | Why did the Krishna-Godavari dispute arise? What does it about? | [3] |
| 9. | Is the Indian government a Union government or Federal government? Also right two main features of a federation. | [3] |
| 10. |
How does money solve the problem of double coincidence of wants? Explain with an example. | [3] |
| 11. | Describe the division of consumers in India and the difficulties associated with it. | [3] |
| 12. | Explain how language played an important role in developing nationalist sentiments in Poland. | [3] |
What was the role of religious groups in the development of anti-colonial feelings in Vietnam?
| 13. | What is meant Public Distribution System? Mention its advantages. | [3] |
| 14. |
Analyse the role of opposition political parties in democracy. | [3] |
| 15. | State one positive and negative effects of globalisation in India. | [3] |
| 16. |
What type of flag was designed during the ‘Swadeshi Movement’ in Bengal? Explain its features. | [3] |
What were the reasons for the popularity of novels?
| 17. |
Explain any four ways in which consumers are exploited in the market. | [3] |
| 18. | Describe foundational challenge of democracy. | [3] |
| 19. |
How could non-cooperation become a movement? Explain with examples. | [5] |
“Dalit participation was limited in the Civil Disobedience Movement”. Examine the statement.
| 20. |
Describe any five factors responsible for the concentration off iron and steel industry in and around Chhotanagpur Plateau region. | [5] |
| 21. | Describe the coming up of factories in India. | [5] |
What were Presidency cities? Which were Presidency cities in India? When and how was Bombay made the capital of Bombay Presidency?
| 22. | 'Politics too influences the caste system’. Examine the statement. | [5] |
| 23. | Write a short note on Nationalist Congress Party. | [5] |
| 24. | 'Income and employment would increase if farmers are provided with irrigation, transport and marketing facilities'. Explain | [5] |
| 25. |
'Road transport and Rail transport in India are not competitive but complementary to each other.' Justify the statement. | [5] |
Discuss the major sea ports of southern India with their characteristics.
| 26. | Identify the following A. The place from where the movement of Indigo planters was started. B. The place where Indian National Congress session 1927 was held. (i) Kheda-The place of Peasant Satyagrah. (ii) Chauri Chaura-The centre of calling off the Non-Cooperation Movement. | [2] |
| 27. |
(30.1) Two features A and B are marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked in the map: A. Iron -ore mines B. Terminal Station of East-West Corridor (30.2) On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following : Vishakhapatnam – Software Technology Park | [3] |
