MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 4
SOCIAL SCIENCE
1. The Peshwa Bhaji Rao II entered subsidiary alliance because
1.There was difference among the Maratha chieftains
2.The army of Holkar defeated the army of Bhaji Rao II
3. Lord Wellesley defeated the army of Peshwa
4.The Peshwa Bhaji Rao II lost the war to the British
2. The purpose of dividing Bengal in 1905 according to Indians was
1.To divide Hindus and Muslims
2.To support the Anti-British protests
3.To develop western part of Bengal
4.To provide basic amenities to the people
3. Communism in USSR collapsed due to
1.Karl Marx's scientific communist
2.Reformations of Gorbachev
3.October Revolution
4. Assumption of leadership of communist countries by Joseph Stalin
4. The foreign policy of India opposes imperialism as India
1.Signed Panchasheela principle
2.Suffered under the British rule
3.Is a leader of third world nations?
4.Had trade contact with European countries
5. Security Council is like the Cabinet of UNO because it
1.Has five permanent members
2.Has ten Temporary members
3.Has special voting power
4.It can Take major decisions on global issues
6. People of coastal Karnataka agitated under the leadership of Shiva ram Karantha as they
1.Wanted the government to stop cutting sown the trees in Kalase forest
2.Thought that ecological balance will be destroyed
3.Had fear that nuclear plant destroys dense forests
4.Thought the that environment pollution increases
7. The group which belongs to Agro based industries is
1.Iron industries, Aluminium Industries and Copper industries
2.Cotton textiles, Jute mills and sugar industries
3.Bio-technology, Advance Technology and Information technology
4.Cinematography, Electrical Industries and plastic industries
8. In Recent days Mica export from India has declined because
1.Quality of Mica is very low
2.Synthetic Mica is being used
3.Mica has become exhausted
4.Use of Mica has been banned
9 .The 73rd Constitutional Amendment act is very important mile stone in
1.Indian Administrative system because
2.Civil Service system was introduced
3.Uniform system of Panchayat Raj institution was established
4.Political reservation system was introduced
Reformation was brought in parliamentary system
10. Globalisation creates free trade zone by
Using container services
Creating subsidies
Removing the import and export duties
Overcoming the political barriers
II Answer the following questions in a sentence each.
11. The expansion of British rule was easier on South India during the rule of
Lord Wellesley. Why?
The powerful states of Marathas and Mysore had become weak
12. What is Policy of Assertion?
In order to understand the aspirations of Indians, representation was given to Indians under the Indian Councils Act of 1861.This is called as ‘Policy of Assertion’
13. Which was the treaty signed to stop second Anglo-Mysore war?
Treaty of Mangalore.
14. Policy of Association reduced the gap between the British and the Indians,
How?
Because the Indians were involved in the process of legislation.
15. Vernacular Press Act was major hurdle in the development of Indian
Journalism, Why?
It curbed the independence of the press in India.
16. India declared that "No country of the world shall practice Apartheid, Why?
Because the Apartheid is against to human rights and world peace.
17. Who said “Untouchability is a heinous expression of caste system?
Gandhiji
18. What is women empowerment?
Encouraging the woman to take political, social, economic decisions like men.
OR
Empowerment is a process that infuses woman with power.
19. Define intensive farming?
A method of farming in which a large amount of capital and labour are applied per unit of land.
20. Knowledge based industry is rapidly developing industry in our country. Why?
Because of its young population and growing information technology.
21. When was RBI established?
1st April 1935
22. Where is the Headquarters of WHO?
Geneva of Switzerland.
23. How do the physical features of an area affect the distribution of population?
The mountain and hilly areas are sparsely populated & the great plains of North India and the deltas have dense population.
24. How is density of population different from size of population?
Density of population: The number of people per sq. km.
Size of population: The total number of people living in a particular area.
III Answer the following questions in two or three sentences each
25. What was the cause and results of Carnatic war-III?
Cause: Comte de Lally of French attempted to besiege Wandiwash in 1760.
Results
English army defeated the French.
British imprisoned Bussy.
French lost all their bases in India.
‘Treaty of Paris’ signed in 1763.
French lost their importance in India.
26. Explain how Brahma Samaj strive hard in contributing to Indian social Reformation?
Advocated Monotheism.
Opposed meaningless rituals.
Assure equality to woman.
Opposed Polygamy.
Opposed Child Marriage.
Stress on English Education.
27. How did the political factors lead to the first war of Indian independence?
Doctrine of Lapse policy of Dalhousie,
Many Indians Kings had to lose their kingdoms.
Satara, Jaipur, Jhansi, Udaipur and many other states were captured.
Dalhousie abolished the kingships of Tanjavore and Carnatic Nawabs.
The British dethroned Mughal kings.
Many soldiers depended over the kings became unemployed.
28. How was Goa liberated from Portuguese?
Goa was a colony of Portuguese.
Portuguese were ordered to vacate Goa.
Portuguese brought army from Africa and Europe.
Portuguese tried to consolidate their power over Goa.
Sathyagrahis from all over India entered Goa.
Sathyagrahis declared the exit of Portuguese from Goa in 1955.
Indian military entered Goa.
Finally Goa liberated in 1961.
OR
Name the princely states that were forced to join the Indian Union?
Jammu-Kashmir.
Hyderabad.
Junaghad.
29. How did USA gain upper hand in the competition of stockpiling weapons?
USA entered into agreements to sell its weapons across the World.
USA formed more Military organisations.
USA formed NATO, SEATO, and CENTO etc.
In every state of USA, huge arms manufacturing factories were formed.
30. It is inevitable to India to have good relationship with other countries why?
To achieve economic progress.
To exchange technology.
To achieve self-sufficiency.
To achieve world peace.
To spread culture
31. Which are the problems faced by third world countries?
Shortages of food.
Lack of capital.
Lack of health facilities.
Lack of education.
Poverty.
Unemployment.
Backwardness in agriculture, industry etc.
32. Why was protection of children from sexual offences act – 2012 implemented?
To address the increasing sexual offences against the children in families and public spaces.
To fight against sexual exploitation.
To fight sexual violence &harassment.
33. Explain the importance of Northern plains.
Plain is fertile with alluvial soil.
Suitable for irrigation and agriculture.
Perennial rivers help in irrigation & agriculture.
Its level land supports a network of roads, railways.
Plain has means of communication.
Plain is useful for industrialization, urbanization & trade.
A number of pilgrim centres are located in plain.
34. Differentiate between the two branches of south west monsoons
Arabian sea branch
Bay of Bengal branch
Strikes the Western Ghats.
Cause rainfall to the western side of the Western Ghats.
Rain fall decreases towards the eastern slopes of Western Ghats
Strikes against the hills of Meghalaya and Assam.
Rainfall occurs at ‘Mawsynram’ in Meghalaya.
Rainfall decreases towards the North West.
35. Mention any four importance’s of forests.
Provide a variety of wood.
Provide industrial raw materials.
Provide fodder for livestock.
Provide employment for people.
Check soil erosion.
Control floods.
Prevent desertification.
Improve soil fertility.
Provide shelter to wildlife.
36. Irrigation is very essential in India, Why?
India is an agricultural country.
It needs a regular and sufficient supply of water.
Agriculture depends mainly on monsoon rainfall.
Rainfall is seasonal, uncertain and unevenly distributed.
Some crops which require a larger and regular water supply,.
37. Which factors favour ocean waterways in India?
India has many rivers.
India is surrounded by water on three sides.
India has a long coastline.
India has many ports.
38. The discrimination has not come down even though Indian Constitution has
Assured equality of freedom, opportunities for both men and women, why?
Violence against women is frequently reported.
Sex ratio was barely 945 in 2011.
Literacy rate among women was 65.46% in 2011 compared to 82.14% among men.
Representation of women in political bodies is limited.
Gender based feticide is a common practice.
39. If a consumer wants to get reimbursement when denied in spite of guarantee
Period what does he do?
He must visit nearby consumer court to file case.
The complaint may be typed one or hand written.
The complaint should include the name of the person, Full address and Telephone Number.
The person or organisation against whom the complaint is made should be, mentioned clearly with address.
The particulars of the goods by which the loss has incurred and the amount of loss should be specified clearly.
IV Answer the following questions in six or eight sentences each
40. Explain the role of farmers’ revolts in the freedom movement of India.
Farmers’ revolt began at Champaranya, Khedha, Tebhaga, Malabar etc.
British planters forced the farmers to grow indigo.
Farmers refused to grow indigo.
Farmers were oppressed.
Farmers rose in revolt refusing to even land tax also.
Gandhiji supported farmers’ revolt.
In Malabar farmers revolted against the British and Zamindars under the influence of the Congress.
In Telangana, farmers protested against the Zamindars and Nizam’s Razacks.
The farmers of Bengal rose against the Zamindars.
In Maharashtra, farmers protested against low wages for them.
OR
Explain the impact of British education system on the Indians.
(Model paper – 1 Question No.40)
41. What are the precautionary measures to check communalism?
(Model paper – 1 Question no. 41)
OR
What are the aims of UNO?
(Model paper – 2 Question no. 41)
42. Explain the measures taken by our government to bring educational Equality?
Right to Education.
Free & Compulsory education. (Article 45)
Education is made the fundamental right. (Article 21A)
The establishment of Minority educational institutions( Article 30)
Support the education interest of Scheduled Caste and Tribes.(Article 46)
Aspect of education can be seen in the Directive Policies.
OR
Explain the labour inequalities in India?
The labour in India has been mixed with gender, caste, region and religion.
If a person moves upwards with his status and role, his power and income also rises.
Differential payment is given for two people who put the same amount of time and efforts.
Labour discrimination is found in India.
In India men are paid more for their work than women.
The salary of a person remains unknown to other person.
The inequality in pay is more visible in unorganized sector than the organized sector.
Division of labour is based on sex, age, and capacities.
Even in organized sector inequalities are found.
We find inequalities in labour ‘With Compensation and without compensation.
43. Why is Mumbai the most important cotton textile industrial centre even Today?
Supply of raw cotton.
Power.
Vast market.
Capital.
Skilled labour.
Humid climate.
Water.
OR
Human forces are the causes for landslides. How?
Deforestation.
Construction of roads.
Construction railway lines.
Construction dams and reservoirs,
Construction Hydel power projects.
Mining.
Quarrying.
44. What are the functions of RBI?
(Model paper – 2. Question no. 44)
OR
What are the goals of public expenditure?
(Model paper – 2 Question no. 44)
45. What are the services rendered by post offices?
(Model paper – 1 Question no. 45)
OR
What are the functions of Entrepreneur?
He organises factors of production.
He starts new business activity.
He introduces new methods into practice.
He handles budget of his concern.
He bears risk and uncertainty.
He co-ordinates things effectively.
V Answer the following question in about 8 to 10 points
46. Explain the major developments that took place during the Non-cooperation
Movement.
(Model paper – 3 Question no. 46)
47. Draw an outline map of India and mark the following:
A. 82½°E Longitude B Ennore C. Naharkatiya.
SOCIAL SCIENCE
1. The Peshwa Bhaji Rao II entered subsidiary alliance because
1.There was difference among the Maratha chieftains
2.The army of Holkar defeated the army of Bhaji Rao II
3. Lord Wellesley defeated the army of Peshwa
4.The Peshwa Bhaji Rao II lost the war to the British
2. The purpose of dividing Bengal in 1905 according to Indians was
1.To divide Hindus and Muslims
2.To support the Anti-British protests
3.To develop western part of Bengal
4.To provide basic amenities to the people
3. Communism in USSR collapsed due to
1.Karl Marx's scientific communist
2.Reformations of Gorbachev
3.October Revolution
4. Assumption of leadership of communist countries by Joseph Stalin
4. The foreign policy of India opposes imperialism as India
1.Signed Panchasheela principle
2.Suffered under the British rule
3.Is a leader of third world nations?
4.Had trade contact with European countries
5. Security Council is like the Cabinet of UNO because it
1.Has five permanent members
2.Has ten Temporary members
3.Has special voting power
4.It can Take major decisions on global issues
6. People of coastal Karnataka agitated under the leadership of Shiva ram Karantha as they
1.Wanted the government to stop cutting sown the trees in Kalase forest
2.Thought that ecological balance will be destroyed
3.Had fear that nuclear plant destroys dense forests
4.Thought the that environment pollution increases
7. The group which belongs to Agro based industries is
1.Iron industries, Aluminium Industries and Copper industries
2.Cotton textiles, Jute mills and sugar industries
3.Bio-technology, Advance Technology and Information technology
4.Cinematography, Electrical Industries and plastic industries
8. In Recent days Mica export from India has declined because
1.Quality of Mica is very low
2.Synthetic Mica is being used
3.Mica has become exhausted
4.Use of Mica has been banned
9 .The 73rd Constitutional Amendment act is very important mile stone in
1.Indian Administrative system because
2.Civil Service system was introduced
3.Uniform system of Panchayat Raj institution was established
4.Political reservation system was introduced
Reformation was brought in parliamentary system
10. Globalisation creates free trade zone by
Using container services
Creating subsidies
Removing the import and export duties
Overcoming the political barriers
II Answer the following questions in a sentence each.
11. The expansion of British rule was easier on South India during the rule of
Lord Wellesley. Why?
The powerful states of Marathas and Mysore had become weak
12. What is Policy of Assertion?
In order to understand the aspirations of Indians, representation was given to Indians under the Indian Councils Act of 1861.This is called as ‘Policy of Assertion’
13. Which was the treaty signed to stop second Anglo-Mysore war?
Treaty of Mangalore.
14. Policy of Association reduced the gap between the British and the Indians,
How?
Because the Indians were involved in the process of legislation.
15. Vernacular Press Act was major hurdle in the development of Indian
Journalism, Why?
It curbed the independence of the press in India.
16. India declared that "No country of the world shall practice Apartheid, Why?
Because the Apartheid is against to human rights and world peace.
17. Who said “Untouchability is a heinous expression of caste system?
Gandhiji
18. What is women empowerment?
Encouraging the woman to take political, social, economic decisions like men.
OR
Empowerment is a process that infuses woman with power.
19. Define intensive farming?
A method of farming in which a large amount of capital and labour are applied per unit of land.
20. Knowledge based industry is rapidly developing industry in our country. Why?
Because of its young population and growing information technology.
21. When was RBI established?
1st April 1935
22. Where is the Headquarters of WHO?
Geneva of Switzerland.
23. How do the physical features of an area affect the distribution of population?
The mountain and hilly areas are sparsely populated & the great plains of North India and the deltas have dense population.
24. How is density of population different from size of population?
Density of population: The number of people per sq. km.
Size of population: The total number of people living in a particular area.
III Answer the following questions in two or three sentences each
25. What was the cause and results of Carnatic war-III?
Cause: Comte de Lally of French attempted to besiege Wandiwash in 1760.
Results
English army defeated the French.
British imprisoned Bussy.
French lost all their bases in India.
‘Treaty of Paris’ signed in 1763.
French lost their importance in India.
26. Explain how Brahma Samaj strive hard in contributing to Indian social Reformation?
Advocated Monotheism.
Opposed meaningless rituals.
Assure equality to woman.
Opposed Polygamy.
Opposed Child Marriage.
Stress on English Education.
27. How did the political factors lead to the first war of Indian independence?
Doctrine of Lapse policy of Dalhousie,
Many Indians Kings had to lose their kingdoms.
Satara, Jaipur, Jhansi, Udaipur and many other states were captured.
Dalhousie abolished the kingships of Tanjavore and Carnatic Nawabs.
The British dethroned Mughal kings.
Many soldiers depended over the kings became unemployed.
28. How was Goa liberated from Portuguese?
Goa was a colony of Portuguese.
Portuguese were ordered to vacate Goa.
Portuguese brought army from Africa and Europe.
Portuguese tried to consolidate their power over Goa.
Sathyagrahis from all over India entered Goa.
Sathyagrahis declared the exit of Portuguese from Goa in 1955.
Indian military entered Goa.
Finally Goa liberated in 1961.
OR
Name the princely states that were forced to join the Indian Union?
Jammu-Kashmir.
Hyderabad.
Junaghad.
29. How did USA gain upper hand in the competition of stockpiling weapons?
USA entered into agreements to sell its weapons across the World.
USA formed more Military organisations.
USA formed NATO, SEATO, and CENTO etc.
In every state of USA, huge arms manufacturing factories were formed.
30. It is inevitable to India to have good relationship with other countries why?
To achieve economic progress.
To exchange technology.
To achieve self-sufficiency.
To achieve world peace.
To spread culture
31. Which are the problems faced by third world countries?
Shortages of food.
Lack of capital.
Lack of health facilities.
Lack of education.
Poverty.
Unemployment.
Backwardness in agriculture, industry etc.
32. Why was protection of children from sexual offences act – 2012 implemented?
To address the increasing sexual offences against the children in families and public spaces.
To fight against sexual exploitation.
To fight sexual violence &harassment.
33. Explain the importance of Northern plains.
Plain is fertile with alluvial soil.
Suitable for irrigation and agriculture.
Perennial rivers help in irrigation & agriculture.
Its level land supports a network of roads, railways.
Plain has means of communication.
Plain is useful for industrialization, urbanization & trade.
A number of pilgrim centres are located in plain.
34. Differentiate between the two branches of south west monsoons
Arabian sea branch
Bay of Bengal branch
Strikes the Western Ghats.
Cause rainfall to the western side of the Western Ghats.
Rain fall decreases towards the eastern slopes of Western Ghats
Strikes against the hills of Meghalaya and Assam.
Rainfall occurs at ‘Mawsynram’ in Meghalaya.
Rainfall decreases towards the North West.
35. Mention any four importance’s of forests.
Provide a variety of wood.
Provide industrial raw materials.
Provide fodder for livestock.
Provide employment for people.
Check soil erosion.
Control floods.
Prevent desertification.
Improve soil fertility.
Provide shelter to wildlife.
36. Irrigation is very essential in India, Why?
India is an agricultural country.
It needs a regular and sufficient supply of water.
Agriculture depends mainly on monsoon rainfall.
Rainfall is seasonal, uncertain and unevenly distributed.
Some crops which require a larger and regular water supply,.
37. Which factors favour ocean waterways in India?
India has many rivers.
India is surrounded by water on three sides.
India has a long coastline.
India has many ports.
38. The discrimination has not come down even though Indian Constitution has
Assured equality of freedom, opportunities for both men and women, why?
Violence against women is frequently reported.
Sex ratio was barely 945 in 2011.
Literacy rate among women was 65.46% in 2011 compared to 82.14% among men.
Representation of women in political bodies is limited.
Gender based feticide is a common practice.
39. If a consumer wants to get reimbursement when denied in spite of guarantee
Period what does he do?
He must visit nearby consumer court to file case.
The complaint may be typed one or hand written.
The complaint should include the name of the person, Full address and Telephone Number.
The person or organisation against whom the complaint is made should be, mentioned clearly with address.
The particulars of the goods by which the loss has incurred and the amount of loss should be specified clearly.
IV Answer the following questions in six or eight sentences each
40. Explain the role of farmers’ revolts in the freedom movement of India.
Farmers’ revolt began at Champaranya, Khedha, Tebhaga, Malabar etc.
British planters forced the farmers to grow indigo.
Farmers refused to grow indigo.
Farmers were oppressed.
Farmers rose in revolt refusing to even land tax also.
Gandhiji supported farmers’ revolt.
In Malabar farmers revolted against the British and Zamindars under the influence of the Congress.
In Telangana, farmers protested against the Zamindars and Nizam’s Razacks.
The farmers of Bengal rose against the Zamindars.
In Maharashtra, farmers protested against low wages for them.
OR
Explain the impact of British education system on the Indians.
(Model paper – 1 Question No.40)
41. What are the precautionary measures to check communalism?
(Model paper – 1 Question no. 41)
OR
What are the aims of UNO?
(Model paper – 2 Question no. 41)
42. Explain the measures taken by our government to bring educational Equality?
Right to Education.
Free & Compulsory education. (Article 45)
Education is made the fundamental right. (Article 21A)
The establishment of Minority educational institutions( Article 30)
Support the education interest of Scheduled Caste and Tribes.(Article 46)
Aspect of education can be seen in the Directive Policies.
OR
Explain the labour inequalities in India?
The labour in India has been mixed with gender, caste, region and religion.
If a person moves upwards with his status and role, his power and income also rises.
Differential payment is given for two people who put the same amount of time and efforts.
Labour discrimination is found in India.
In India men are paid more for their work than women.
The salary of a person remains unknown to other person.
The inequality in pay is more visible in unorganized sector than the organized sector.
Division of labour is based on sex, age, and capacities.
Even in organized sector inequalities are found.
We find inequalities in labour ‘With Compensation and without compensation.
43. Why is Mumbai the most important cotton textile industrial centre even Today?
Supply of raw cotton.
Power.
Vast market.
Capital.
Skilled labour.
Humid climate.
Water.
OR
Human forces are the causes for landslides. How?
Deforestation.
Construction of roads.
Construction railway lines.
Construction dams and reservoirs,
Construction Hydel power projects.
Mining.
Quarrying.
44. What are the functions of RBI?
(Model paper – 2. Question no. 44)
OR
What are the goals of public expenditure?
(Model paper – 2 Question no. 44)
45. What are the services rendered by post offices?
(Model paper – 1 Question no. 45)
OR
What are the functions of Entrepreneur?
He organises factors of production.
He starts new business activity.
He introduces new methods into practice.
He handles budget of his concern.
He bears risk and uncertainty.
He co-ordinates things effectively.
V Answer the following question in about 8 to 10 points
46. Explain the major developments that took place during the Non-cooperation
Movement.
(Model paper – 3 Question no. 46)
47. Draw an outline map of India and mark the following:
A. 82½°E Longitude B Ennore C. Naharkatiya.
