I. Four choices are given for each incomplete statements. Choose the correct answer and write the same along with the letter of alphabet in your answer paper. 1. The first state to be formed based on language in India A) Mysore state B) Andhra Pradesh C) Sourashtra D) Uttar Pradesh
2. The immediate cause for the first World War was A) Formation of Triple Entente and Triple Alliances B) America followed neutral policy C) Humiliating treaty of Versailles D) Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
3. Article 21A of our Constitution refers A) Fundamental right to religion B) Fundamental right against exploitation C) Fundamental right to constitutional remedies D) Fundamental right to Education
4. The best example for unpaid work A) Bonded Labour B) Agricultural Labour C) House Wife D) Gardener
5. The best example for Conventional source of energy. A) Wind Energy B) Natural Gas C) Solar Energy D) Hydro Electric Power
6. The Tea port of India A) New Mangalore B) Haldia C) Paradeep D) Kolkata
7. District Industrial Centres were established in the year A) 1968 B) 1978 C) 1988 D) 1998
8. The father of Green Revolution in India A) Dr. Norman Borlaug B) Kiran Mazumdar Shah C) Dr. M.S. Swaminathan D) Varghese Kurien
II. Answer the following questions in a sentence each 8×1=8 9. Why is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel called ‘Iron Man’ of India? 10. What is the importance of ‘Teen Murti Bhavan’? 11. Which country is supporting Indian claim for permanent seat in the Security council of UNO? 12. Why was prohibition of Pre-natal Gender Determination Test act passed? 13. What is Dowry? 14. Why should we grow Mangrove forests along the coast? 15. What do you mean by Budget? 16. Maruthi has planned to go on for a foreign trip, during his absence to keep secure all his jewelleries, which services can he avail from the bank?
III. Answer the following questions in two to four sentences/points each. 17. Name the prominent organizations that brought social and religious reform movements in 19th century. 18. What were the effects of the first war of Indian Independence?
19. List out the measures taken to solve the problem of Regionalism? OR List out the measures taken to control Terrorism.
20. Which are the legal measures to eradicate untouchability in India? OR Which programmes enable rural women to get suitable representation in Developmental programmes?
21. Name the climatic seasons along with their months in India. 22. How is National Power Grid useful? 23. Name the Housing Programmes taken up in India. 24. What are the main objectives of Consumer Protection Act?
