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AS - CB - X - SSC - Pre Board Practice-1 PDF
AS - CB - X - SSC - Pre Board Practice-1 PDF
Please check that this question paper contains __ printed pages + __ map
General Instructions:
i. The question paper has 28 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
ii. Marks are indicated against each question.
iii. Questions from serial number 1 to7 are very short answer type questions. Each
question carries one mark.
iv. Questions from serial number 8 to18 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these
questions should not exceed 80 words each.
v. Questions from serial number 19 to 25 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these
questions should not exceed 100 words each.
vi. Question numbers 26 & 27 are map questions from History with 1 mark each.
vii. Question number 28 is map question of 3 marks from Geography.
viii. For Q. Nos. 26, 27 and 28 (map based questions) one outline political map of India is
provided. After completion the work, attach the map inside your answer book.
ix. Questions at Serial Number - 20, 22, 24 & 25 have Internal Choice. Attempt any
one option out of the given in each of these questions.
Q 1. What is an Allegory? State any one example to clarify the same. (1) H
Or
French colonization of Vietnam was based on which two ideas?
Allegory – When an abstract idea for instance, greed, envy,
freedom, liberty is expressed through a person or a thing.
Examples – Statue of Liberty, Marianne, Germania etc.
The Rise of Nationalism in Europe TB Pg 23 Besa, Nagpur 2016-
17 CBSE Paper 2015-16
Or
French colonization of Vietnam was based on economic
exploitation and the civilizing mission.
The Nationalist Movement in Indo- China TB Pg 32, 33 Besa
Nagpur, 2016-17, CBSE Paper 2015-16
Q 10. „Irrigation in India has changed the cropping pattern as well as well as (3) G
social landscape. Justify the statement.
Irrigation has changed the cropping pattern of many regions
with farmers shifting to water intensive and commercial
crops. This has great ecological consequences like
salinization of the soil. At the same time, it has also
transformed the social landscape i.e. increasing the social
gap between the richer landowners and the landless poor. As
we can see, the dams did create conflicts between people
wanting different uses and benefits from the same water
resources. In Gujarat, the Sabarmati-basin farmers were
agitated and almost caused a riot over the higher priority
given to water supply in urban areas, particularly during
droughts.
Inter-state water disputes are also becoming common with
regard to sharing the costs and benefits of the multi-purpose
project.
Water Resources TB Pg 25
Q 12. Explain the threefold distribution of legislative powers between the (3) PS
union government and the state governments.
For the purpose of making laws, the subjects are divided into
three lists:
Union List: includes subjects of national importance such as
defence of the country, foreign affairs, banking,
communications and currency. They are included in this list
because we need a uniform policy on these matters
Q 13. Write three factors that are essential in deciding the outcome of (3) PS
politics of social divisions. Explain anyone with an example.
Social differences are based on accident of birth. E.g. People
around us are male or female, they are tall and short, have
different kinds of complexions or have different physical
abilities or disabilities.
Some social differences are based on choices. For example,
some people are atheists. They don’t believe in God or any
religion. Some people choose to follow a religion other than
the one in which they were born.
Democracy and Diversity TB Pg 32
Q 14. Examine with the help of three examples how the dignity and freedom (3) PS
of citizens are best guaranteed in a democracy.
Dignity of women- Most societies across the world were
historically male dominated societies. Long struggles by
women have created some sensitivity today that respect to
and equal treatment of women are necessary ingredients of a
democratic society.
Caste inequalities- Democracy in India has strengthened the
claims of the disadvantaged and discriminated castes for
equal status and equal opportunity.
Public expression of dissatisfaction- A public expression of
dissatisfaction with democracy shows the success of the
democratic project: it transforms people from the status of a
‘subject’ to that of a ‘citizen’. Most individuals today believe
that their vote makes a difference to the way the government
is run and to their own self-interest.
Outcomes of Democracy TB Pg 97, 98
Q 17. Chinese toys have taken over the Indian toy market due to (3) E
globalization and promotion of international trade leading to huge
losses to Indian toy manufacturers. Do you think the mantra of
“Boycott and Swadeshi” would be of any help today?
Why or why not?
Value based question: Can have multiple answers.
Students to come up with their own answer which would be
marked on the basis of the value discussed and the validity of
the content.
Globalisation and Indian Economy TB Pg 55-67Chinchwad-Year
not written
Q 21. Cotton textile industry has close links with agriculture, Explain. Which (5) G
factors are responsible for the decentralization of cotton textile mills in
India?
The industry has close links agriculture and providing a living
to farmers, cotton bull pluckers and workers engaged in
ginning, spinning, weaving, dyeing, designing, packaging,
tailoring and sewing.
Agriculture provided raw material to the industry i.e. raw
cotton.
Factors responsible for decentralization of cotton textile mills
in India are
Cotton textiles have a very high demand throughout the
country.
Major inputs like banking, electricity transportation are
available in almost every part of the county.
Textile industry is labour intensive industry and labour is
easily available in India.
Textile industry requires less technological inputs and can be
carried out using simple tools and machines.
Manufacturing Industries, TB Pg 68 Chakan, 2015-16
Q 22. Compare and contrast the merits and demerits of Roadways with (5) G
those of Railways.
Or
Q 23. Caste can take various forms in politics. Describe any five forms. (5) PS
Caste can take various forms in politics:
When parties choose candidates in elections they keep in
mind the caste composition of the electorate and nominate
candidates from different castes so as to muster necessary
support to win elections. When governments are formed,
political parties usually take care that representatives of
different castes and tribes find a place in it.
Political parties and candidates in elections make appeals to
castes and are seen as their representatives.
Universal adult franchise and the principle of one-person-
one-vote compelled political leaders to gear up to the task of
mobilising and securing political support. It also brought new
consciousness among the people of castes that were hitherto
treated as inferior and low.
Q 24. What are the various challenges faced by political parties? (5) PS
Or
Elucidate some of the recent efforts taken in our country to reform
political parties and its leaders.
Q 25. Explain why the tertiary sector has gained importance in production. (5) E
Or
Throw light on the unorganized sector of India.
Over the forty years between 1971-72 and 2011-2012, while
production in all the three sectors has increased, it has
increased the most in the tertiary sector. There could be
several reasons.
First, in any country several services such as hospitals,
educational institutions, post and telegraph services, police
stations, courts, village administrative offices, municipal
corporations, defence, transport, banks, insurance
companies, etc. are required. These can be considered as
basic services.
Second, the development of agriculture and industry leads to
the development of services such as transport, trade, storage
and the like, as we have already seen.
Third, as income levels rise, certain sections of people start
demanding many more services like eating out, tourism,
shopping, private hospitals, private schools, professional
training etc.
Fourth, over the past decade or so, certain new services such
as those based on information and communication
technology have become important and essential. The
production of these services has been rising rapidly.
Sectors of Indian Economy TB Pg 20
Or
The organised sector as we know covers those enterprises or
places of work where the terms of employment are regular
and therefore, people have assured work, in contrast to this
in the unorganised sector workers are paid very low salary.
They are often exploited and not paid a fair wage. Their
earnings are low and not regular. Their jobs are not secure
and have no other benefits.
In the rural areas, the unorganised sector mostly comprises
of landless agricultural labourers, small and marginal
farmers, sharecroppers and artisans (such as weavers,
blacksmiths,
Carpenters and goldsmiths). Nearly 80 per cent of rural
Q 27. Locate and label the place in the given outline political map of India: (1) H
The place where the session of the Indian National Congress was
held in1929. Lahore (Nationalism in India) Karad, 2016-17/Chakan,
2015-16
Q 28. Locate and label the following features on the given outline political (3) G
map of India:
a. Vishakhapatnam Port 1
b. Naraura Nuclear Plant 1
Identify the following places marked on the same given outline (0.5 +
political map of India and write their names 0.5 = 1)
c. Coal mine- Neyveli
d. Oil Fields – Mumbai High
Mineral and Energy Resources TB Pg 59 and 61