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Dps Preboard Paper SSC
SECTION-A
MCQs (lx20=20)
1.. Match the items given in column A with those in column B. Choose the correct answer from the 1
options given beow.
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Column A Column B
a. Fabled city of gold I. Trinidad
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b. Bretton Woods II. Africa
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c. Chutney music III. El Dorado
d. Rinderoest IV. New Hampshire
Options:
A. a-IV, b-11, c-1, d-Ill
B. a-Ill, b-IV, c-11, d-1
C. a-II, b-IV, c-lll, d-1
D. a-III, b-IV, c-1, d-II
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2. There are two statements given as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the 1
codes provided below: .
Assertion (A): From ancient times groups like traveliei:s, traders, priests, and pilgrims have
travelled vast distances.
Reason (R): These journeys were for the purposes like knowledge, opporturiity, spiritual
fulfilment etc.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and Rare true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
3. Identify the change introduced by Napoleon in rural areas in the territories under his rule:
A. Simplified administrative divisions
B. Made administration strict
C. Encouraged the feudal system
D. Increased manorial dues on the peasants
4. In which of the following sessions of Congress was the resolution of Pooma Swaraj passed? lO
A. Lahore
B. Lucknow
C. Madras
D. Karachi
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5. Which one of the following is a leguminous crop?
A. Sesamum
B. Jowar
C. Moong
D.Ragi
6. Identify the soil type with the help of the following features.
(a)Red to brown in colour
(b )Sandy in texture and saline in nature
(c)Lacks humus and moisture
Options:
A. Alluvial soil
B. Arid soil
C. Laterite soil
I). Red soil
7. Match the items given in column A with those in column B. Choose the correct answer from the 1
options given below.
Column A ColumnB
A. Unclassed Forests 1. Raiasthan
B. Chinko Movement 2. Mahua
C. Mundas 3. North Eastern states
D. Bhairodev Dakav Sonchuri 4. Uttarakhand
Options:
A. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
B. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
C. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
D. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
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9. Whfoh one of the follow;ng opt;ons;, correct w;th ,cferencc to the pn,sent centre-state ,elation in
The ,clarions bctWCOn ccnt<C and states constitute one of the co« elements of federoli>m ,
India? Centtal government has tottl control in the allocation of funds, ,esoun,cs and pow"" to
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II.
The
the states
state governments
in I.ndia. have their own jurisdiction and sources of revenue.
The central government cannot be selective in a;,tributing power, to the states.
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IV.
Options:
A. I, II & lll
B. I, Il & IV
C. l, III & IV
D.l, II, III &IV
I 0. A pen;on who does not d;scrimin"" w;th othe,s oo the bas;, of ,elig;ous beliefs ;, a,
A. Communalist
B. Feminist
C. Secularist
D. Casteist
It. Th"" a,e two statements marl«d as A,se,tion (A) and Reason (R). Marl< you< answe< as pe< the 1
codes provided
A,se,tion (A), Women
below: face ru,,runination and &,advantages ;n many ways in 1nrua.
Reason (R): India is a patriarchal society.
A. Both A and Rare tn1e and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are trUe but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is tn1e. 1
12. A.n Affidavit with regard to electoral competition signifies:
A. A ,;gned legal document where a person makes a sworn statement ,cgard;ng bis or her
antecedents.
B. A law to check the menace during election.
C. A document to declare only the academic qualification of the candidate.
D. A restriction imposed by the Election Commission.
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13. The political party which believes in Marxism-Leninism is:
A. Nati•onalist Congress Party
B. Communist Party oflndia
C. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
D. Bahujan Samaj Party
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14. Decision making in democr~cy is often delayed because it is based on the id f·
A. Transparency and Dehberation ea ·
B. Del~berat~0n, Negotiation and Transparency
C. Dehberat1on and Negotiation
D. Neg0tiation and Transparency
16. Assume that there are five families in a country. The average per capita income of these families is
~5000. lfthe
income of the income of four families is ,3000, ,sooo, ~4000 and ,3000 respectively. What is the
fifth family?
A. '° 7500
B. 10000
C. 8000
D., 9000
There provided
17. codes are two statements
below: marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the
Assertion
than a few (A): Dueback.
decades to globalisation, most regions of the world are in close contact with each other
Reason (R): The impact of globalisation has not been uniform.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and Rare true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
Column I
a. Paid Holidl!.}'s Column2
b. GDP I . Final value of_goods and services
II .Organised Sector
c. I00 da.Ys of assured employment
III. Unor_ganised Sector
d. Insecure employment
IV.MGNREGA
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Options:
A. a-III , b-1 , c-U , d-fV
B. a-II , b-1 , c-lII, d-fV
C. a-II , b-1 , c-IV, d-lll
D. a-IV, b-IJJ , c-1 , d-lI
20. Sector where most of the assets are owned by the government and main motive is welfare of the
people.
A. Private sector
B. Organised sector
c. Tertiary sector
.o. Public sector
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V SECTION-8
ERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (2X4=8)
24. judiciously.
What is meant by sus ta'mabT f
l ity o development? Suggest one way in which resources can be used 2
SECTION-C
SHORT ANSWER BASED QUESITONS (3X5=15)
25. 'Gandhiji s,aw thi~ as an opp~rtunity to bring Muslims under the umbrella of unified national 3
movement. Identify and explain that opportunity.
OR
'Ideas of na_tional unity in early nineteenth century Europe were closely allied to the ideology of
liberalism.' Elaborate.
26. Pipeline transport is relatively a new arrival on the transportation map of India. State any three 3
advantages of this.
27. Suppose a politician seeks your vote on religious grounds. Why is his act considered against the 3
norms of democracy? Support your answer with three reasons.
28. 'The need for decentralisation was recognised in our Constitution. A major step towards 3
decentralisation was taken in 1992.' Explain any three advantages of decentralisation of power in
India.
OR
Explain how federal power sharing in India is more effective today than in the early years.
29. What are the disadvantages faced by people working in the unorganised sector of the economy? 3
SECTION-D
LONG ANSWER BASED QUESTIONS (SX4=20)
30. 'By the first decade of the twentieth century a. series of changes affected the pattern of 5
industrialisation in India.' Support the statement with examples.
OR
Explain the ways which were adopted to persuade the people in India to use the new products
during British rule.
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31. ·tndin hns fairl y rich und vuried miucml resources but they nre unevenly di stributed.· Elnbomte on .S
the giwn stn1,·me.nt nnd give two rensons for such vnrintion.
OR
Energy is u bnsic requ.irement for economic development. Suggest wnys to oons~JVe enc,rgy
resources in lndin .
.,1. · Democracy hus led to development, security nnd dignity of the people.• Justify the stutcment with 5
five suitnble rcnsons.
OR
'Political parties fill political offices nnd exercise politicnl power. But they do this by perfonning u
series of important functions.· Enumerate and explnin uny five oftliem.
SECTION-E
CASE BASED QUESTIONS (4XJ•l2)
34. Read the given text and answer the questions which follow:
35. Read the given text and answer the questions that follow:
Industrial locations are complex in nature. These ure influenced by nvuilubility of mw mnterinl,
labour, capital, power, market, etc. It is rarely possible to find nil these factors avuilnblc at one
place. Consequently, manufacturing activity tends lo locale al the most appropriate pince where nil
t11e factors of industrial location are either available or can be arrnnged nt o lower cost.
35.1. State two prime factors responsible for the location of aluminium smelting plant.
35.2. What was the main locational factor for most of the industries in the pre-independence
period?
35.3. Why has there been a healthy growth of automobile industry in India in the lnte twentieth
century? 2
36. Read the given extract and answer the following questions: 0
to be more liberal. l
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36.1.
36.2. Whal is meant
Why did by trade
the Indian barrier? put up trade barriers after independence?
government
36.3. Explain the role ofWTO in liberalising international trade.
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SECTION-F
l\1AP SJ{ILL BASED QUESTION (2+3=5) l.
37. A Two pOeos (X) ond (Y) """" b= mMk<d nn <h• giv~ pnliri••I oudin• m•p oflndi•• Jdon<ify 2
them with the help of the following infonnation and write their correct names on the lines drawn •vided
near them. :r
(X) The place where Mahatma Gandhi inspired peasants to demand relaxation in revenue.
(Y) A place where Indian National Congress held its session in December 1920.
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B. On the same outline map of India, locate and label any THREE of the following with suitable
symbols.
(I) 15,
a.
b.
Tungabbadra Dam
Raja Sansi Airport
·A)
c. Cbennai Software Technology Park
d. Raniganj Coal Mine
e. Kudremukh Iron Ore Mines
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