State Level Social Science English Medium Key Answers 2021-22. M.Ruksana

STATE LEVEL SSLC PREPARATORY EXAMINATION, FEBRUARY 2022
Subject: Social Science English Medium Key Answers
I. Four choices are given for each of the following questions / incomplete statements.
Choose the correct answer and write the complete answer along with its letter of
alphabet. 8x1=8
1-The major trading Centre of French in India was
(A) Surat (B) Cochin
(C) Pondicherry (D) Mumbai.
Ans: (C) Pondicherry
2-Vishala Mysore' state came into existence in
(A) 1949 (B) 1950
(C) 1952 (D) 1956.
Ans: (D) 1956
3.The fundamental rights are discussed in the Constitution of India from articles
(A) 12 to 35 (B)46 to 49
(C) 57 to 66 (D)77 to 89.
Ans: (A) 12 to 35
4.Movement opposing Kaiga Nuclear power plant in Karnataka was led by
(A) Medha Patkar (B) Shivaram Karanth
(C) Prof. M. D. Nanjundaswamy (D) Kusuma Soraba.
Ans: (B) Shivaram Karanth
5.The work of Plato' is
(A) Division of labour (B) Politics
(C) The Republic (D) Footlosers.
Ans: (C) The Republic
6.The National Park of Uttarakhand is
(A) Corbett (B) Sariska
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(C) Gir (D) Dudhwa.
Ans: (A) Corbett
7."Economic development is an improvement in economic welfare" was said by
(A) Prof. Meir and Baldwin (B) Prof. Colin Clark
(C) Mahabub-ul-Haq (D) Amartya Sen.
Ans: (B) Prof. Colin Clark
8.March 15th is famous as
(A) World Women's day (B) World Literacy day
(C) World Consumers' day (D) World Health day.
Ans: (C) World Consumers' day
II. Answer the following questions in a sentence each: 8x1=8

9.Who implemented the policy of subsidiary alliance?
Ans: Lord Wellesley in 1798
10.Which treaty ended the third Anglo-Mysore War?
Ans: Treaty of Srirangapatanam
11. Who is called the architect of India's foreign policy?
Ans: Jawaharlal Nehru
12. Chipko Movement is a successful movement. How?
Ans: This movement of hugging is called as Chipko Movement.
Though a woman was instrumental behind this movement, its effects were long
lasting.
Due to this movement, the permission given to cut the trees was withdrawn.
13.Mention any two hill stations of Himachal.
Ans: Shimla, Ranikhet, Mussorie, Nainital and Darjeeling
14.Dredging is essential in Kolkata port. Why?
Ans: Many times, it suffers from the problem of silting. So, to clear this silt dredging is
required.
15.Mention the advantage of decentralization.
Ans: Decentralization reduces various kinds of exploitation, upholds human
independence and dignity
16.Who issues the National Savings Certificate?
Ans: post office
III. Answer the following questions in two to four sentences / points each :8 x 2=16
17.How did the Bedas of Halagali revolt against the British ?
Ans: 1) Hulagali is a small village of Mudhol taluk of Belgaum district.
2) In 1857 CE, the British banned the usage of weapons.
3) The Bedas who always kept guns as part of customs and they were good hunters.
4) They rebelled against the Biritish when they were asked to surrender their fire
arms.
5) The Bedas of Manturu, Bodani,Aalagundi and others joined Hulagali Bedas.
6) The British army entered Hulagali village to suppress the rebellion.
7) They suppressed the Bedas in an inhuman way.
8) All the rebels were hanged till death
18.How was Goa liberated from Portuguese?
Ans: 1. A sustained movement was held to protest against the Portuguese occupation
of Goa.
2. Though they were ordered to vacate Goa,
3. Portuguese brought more army from Africa & Europe to consolidate their power
over Goa.
4.Sathyagrahis from all over India entered Goa
5. The Indian military entered Goa and took over its administration.
19.Which factors have influenced India's foreign policy?
Ans: 1) National interests
2) Geographical interests
3) Political situation
4) Economic interest
5) Military issues
6) Public opinion
7) International situation
OR
How is India trying to eradicate economic inequality at the global level?
Ans: The word “Third World” denotes poverty and non-development.
2. These countries are trying to come out of the shortages of food, capital, health,
education, and many other issues.
3.The UNO and developed countries need to act beyond these limitations.
4. India is striving to promote economic equality among all the countries of the world.
20.Write any four differences between organized and unorganized workers.
Ans:
Organized Workers unorganized workers
1.The sector which is enrolled as per the 1.The unorganized sector of work is
law of the government is called that sector where legal provisions do
Organized Sector not completely govern
2.This sector is guided by minimum 2.The minimum wages in this sector
wages act, Special allowances act, usually stays below the mandatory pay
3.There is a need for registration fixed by the governments
4.This sector follows the legal provisions 3.There is no need for registration
of the government 4.This sector does not follow the legal
provisions of the government
OR
How can mob violence be controlled?
Ans: Through effective use of police, military and other agencies of the government
21.Why does monsoon winds retreat in the early October?
Ans: In early October due to decrease of temperature low pressure area is gradually
replaced by high pressure over the land mass. A low pressure area is developed over
the Bay of Bengal
22.What are the effects of coastal erosion?
Ans: 1. Coastal areas including trees and building can be washed away.
2. The roads, railway lines, bridges etc., along the coast can be damaged.
3. Coastal areas are time requiring resettlement of people
23.How is life expectancy calculated?
Ans: Availability of nutritious food,
excellent health and hygiene facilities,
clean environment
24.Mention any four financial institutions that help for self-employment.
Ans: Industrial Development Bank of India
2. National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development
3.Export and Import Bank
4. Small Industries Development Bank of India
5. Industrial Finance Corporation of India
6. Industrial Credit &Government Corporation of India
7. Industrial Re-construction Bank of India.
8. Commercial & other Banks.
IV. Answer the following questions in six sentences / points each: 9X3=27
25.How did the British education impact on India?
Ans:1. Indians could develop modernity, secularism, democratic attitudes
2. Rationality along with Nationalistic ideals.
3. Impetus was received for the local literature and languages.
4. This facilitated unity in thinking process among the educated class.
5. Periodicals started emerging.
6. New social and religious reformation movements emerged.
7. The thoughts of thinkers brought fresh thinking in the mind of educated youth of
India.
8. The freedom struggles that were taking place in Indians also.
26.What were the aims of Arya Samaj?
Ans: 1) All Hindus should believe in one formless God
2) No one is a Shudra or Brahmin by birth and caste-based system was rejected.
3) Encouragement to inter caste marriages.
4) Rejection of polygamy and child marriage.
5) Men and women are equal.
6) One should study Vedas and other ancient sacred texts and preach them.
OR
What were the contributions of Sri Narayana Guru Dharma Paripalana Yogam ?
Ans: 1) This movement aimed at strengthening the backward and exploited
communities.
2) Narayana Guru and his companions Dr. Pallpu and Kumaran Assan led the
movement.
3) One Caste, One Religion and One God for human beings was the basic idea of Sri
Narayana Guru.
4) Education is the only path to achieve this he declared.
5) He built temples for the backward communities .
) Narayana Guru started “Viakom Movement” a temple entry movement
27. What were the reasons for the failure of the revolt of 1857?
Ans: 1. It did not cover every part of India.
2. It was mainly concentrated on the issues of the rights of Kings and Queens.
3. As it was not a planned mutiny,
4.There were many unexpected results.
5. The disunity among the Indian soldiers resulted in its failure.
6.The Mutiny lacked direction and leadership.
7. The soldiers also lacked discipline and organizing skills.
8. The freedom fighters lacked a definite aim.
28.Explain the relationship of India with Russia.
Ans: 1) India has cordial relationship with Russia.
2) It had similar relationship with United Socialist Soviet Russia also.
3) Even though, India followed Non Aligned policy, it had good relationship with
Russia in the field of economics, politics and other areas.
4) USSR had opposed China‟s invasion of India in 1962.
5) During the Goa liberation in 1962, USSR had supported India at UNO.
6) USSR had supported the Tashkent Agreement between India and Pakistan in 1966.
7) In 1971, India and USSR signed an agreement of 20 years for peace and
cooperation.
8) USSR had supported for the establishment of Bilai and Bhokora steel plants.
9) Russia has extended its support to India‟s quest for permanent Seat in the UN
Security Council.
29. Write the legal measures taken to eradicate untouchability in India.
Ans: 1) The Article 17 of the Indian Constitution prohibits Untouchability.
2) The government of India has implemented Crime Act in 1955.
3) Civil Rights Protection Act was implemented in 1976
4) According to this act, practicing untouchability is a crime.
5) Universal rights to vote and participate in election has also been provided.
6) Reservation has been given in the field of education and employment for Scheduled
Castes and Tribes scheduled along with backward classes.
7) The Act of 1989 has given some specific responsibilities for the governments in the
eradication of Untouchability.
8) Equality to all.
30. The erosion of soil leads to low yield in agriculture. Justify.
Ans: 1) Loss of soil fertility and fall in agricultural productivity.
2) It leads to silting and floods,
3) change of the course of rivers,
4) reduction of capacity of the reservoirs.
5) Ground water level is lowered and there is decrease in soil moisture.
6) Vegetation covers dries up and drought increase.
7) Economy as a whole suffers a great set back.
OR
What are the advantages of road transport?
Ans: Feeders to railways.
Easy to construct and maintain Roads help to develop villages.
Promotes agricultural development.
Roads provide the movement of goods.
Promotes industrial development.
Supply essential commodities required by the people.
Helps to movement of agricultural produce to marks.
Provide door to door service.
Best transport for short distance
31. Which factors influence the localization of industries?
Ans: Supply of raw materials,
Capital,
Supply of power
Market facilities,
Labour and water supply,
Ideal climate
Government policies Transport and communication facilities
32.Which are the key features of Panchayat Raj system in India?
Ans: 1) a three-tier structure of district, taluk and village panchayats with the Gram
Sabha as foundation direct and periodic elections
2) reservation of seats for scheduled castes (SCs) and scheduled tribes (STs), backward
classes and women
3) provision of major financial and administrative responsibilities, budget and audit
requirements
4) provision for executive/support staff
5) a strict procedure for dissolution/ suppression of panchayats and mandatory
elections within six months of dissolution
OR
What is the role of Panchayat Raj in the development of rural areas?
Ans: 1) Panchayat raj institutions play key role in enabling the rural people to
participate in rural development.
2) They are responsible for implementing various schemes related to poverty
alleviation.
3) They provide the rural community with basic facilities of roads, drains, drinking
water, etc.
4) Through encouragement of primary and middle school education, panchayats have
also attempted to develop human resources.
5) The generation of employment and alleviation of poverty can be implemented
effectively through panchayat institutions.
6) The public distribution system in villages is strengthened and poor people are
provided with the essential food grains.
33. Write the functions of bank.
Ans: 1) Lending money to public (Loans) and other institutions.
2) Transferring money from one place to another (Remittances)
3) Collecting money on cheques, drafts and bills.
4) Discounting of bills.
5) Hiring safe deposit lockers.
6) Conducting foreign exchange transactions.
7) Keeping valuables in safe custody.
8) Issuing letters of credit and guarantee.
9) Conducting government transactions
OR
List out the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.
Ans: 1. Creativity
2. Innovation
3.Dynamism
4. Leadership
5. Team building
6. Achievement motivation
7. Problem solving
8. Goal orientation
9. Risk taking
10. Decision making
11. Commitment
12. Self Confidence
V. Answer the following questions in about eight sentences / points each: 4 x 4 = 16
34.What is the role of Radicals in the freedom struggle?
Ans: 1) Tilak declared “Swaraj is My Birth Right. I would definitely get it back”.
2) Attaining complete freedom was the aim of radicals.
3) He tried to organize the common people of India.
4) He attempted to organize people by employing religious celebrations too.
5) He used Ganesha, Shivaji and Durga celeberations to organize people against the
British.
6) Tilak published “Kesari” in Marathi and “Maratha” in English langauges.
7) He encouraged common people to protest against the British.
8) The radical writings of Tilak galvanized the common people.
9) The British arrested Tilak due to these developments.
10) Tilak wrote a book „Geetharahasya‟ in the prison
35. Write the achievements of Subhash Chandra Bose in the freedom movement of
India.
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Ans: 1. He had secured 4th rank in the Indian Civil Services (ICS) exam,
2.He refused posting and became part of the national freedom struggle
3. He became popular as “Netaji”
4. He became the president of Haripur convention of Indian National Congress
5. A difference of opinion broke between Subhas Chandra Bose and Gandhiji.
6. Subhas Chandra Bose escaped from the House arrest and reached Germany
6.He broadcasted his speeches over “Azad Hind Radio” to Indians
7.Bose joined hands with Rash Behari Bose in Japan.
8. Rash Behari Bose had founded “India Independence League” in Tokoyo of Japan.
9. He was calling its military wing as “Indian National Army”. (INA)
10. Bose called for “Dehli Chalo” on this occasion.
11.He said, “Give me your blood, I’ll get you Indian Independence”.
12.Subhash Chandra Bose died in airplane crash.
OR
Explain the various tribal revolts in the Indian freedom struggle.
Ans: 1. The tax and forest policies implemented during the British administration were
the reasons.
2. Revolts of Santala, Kola and Munda are important.
3. Halagali Beda‟s revolt of Karnataka is another notable revolt
4. The people of Santala tribe are present in the hilly areas of Bengal Odisha states.
5. With implementation of permanent Zamindari system, these people became
landless.
6. The Zamindars, Money lenders and the Company government exploiters of this
tribe.
7. The upset Santhalas met secretly and decided to loot the Zamindars and the money
lenders
8.The tribal people killed their enemies.
9.Frightened money lenders and Zamindars fled from these areas.
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10. Though, the revolt of Santhalas came to an end,
36. List out the steps taken to improve the status of women in India.
Ans: 1) The government has started Women and Child Development department in
order to develop Womens status.
2) The government seeks to improve the status, health and education of the women.
3) Many programmes have been implemented to curb child marriage system,
4) The government of Karnataka has implemented Stree Shakti programme
5) Women’s commissions have been established in state level
6) Attempts are made to provide reservations at state and national legislature bodies.
7) Women reservation has already been provided at local bodies.
8) Women reservation is also provided in government recruitments
37. Name the agricultural types practiced in India.
Ans: 1. subsistence farming
2. intensive farming
3. commercial farming
4. mixed farming
5. plantation farming
6. dry farming
7. humid farming,
8. irrigation farming.
38. Draw an outline map of India and mark the following: 1+4= 5
a) Tropic of Cancer
b) New Mangalore
c) River Godavari
d) Bhakra-Nangal project.
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