Answers should be written in a clear and concise manner.
Map questions must be attempted on the provided outline map.
📜 SECTION A: HISTORY (20 Marks)
Q1. Answer the following in one word or one sentence. (6 × 1 = 6)
1. What was the Ancien Régime? Ans: The old social and political system of France before the French Revolution.
2. Who was Olympe de Gouges? Ans: A French feminist who demanded equal rights for women during the French Revolution.
3. What is meant by the “April Theses”? Ans: Lenin’s revolutionary programme demanding peace, land, and transfer of power to the Soviets.
4. Who was the leader of the Mensheviks? Ans: Julius Martov.
5. What was the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk? Ans: A peace treaty signed in 1918 between Russia and Germany, ending Russia’s participation in World War I.
6. What was the role of the Directory in France? Ans: It was the executive government of France from 1795 to 1799 after the fall of Robespierre.
Q2. Map Question (2 Marks)
Locate and label the following on the outline map of Europe:
(a) Waterloo
(b) Petrograd
Ans:
Waterloo – Belgium (site of Napoleon’s final defeat in 1815)
Petrograd – Russia (formerly St. Petersburg)
Q3. Answer in brief. (3 Marks)
Explain any three causes of the 1905 Revolution in Russia. Ans:
Bloody Sunday: Peaceful protesters were shot by the Tsar’s troops, triggering widespread anger.
Economic hardship: Workers faced low wages, long hours, and poor living conditions.
Weak leadership: Tsar Nicholas II’s autocratic rule and failure in the Russo-Japanese War weakened his authority.
Q4. Case-Based Question (4 Marks)
Read the passage and answer the questions:
Socialism emerged as a response to the inequalities created by industrialisation. Socialists believed that the means of production should be owned by the community rather than private individuals. Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels gave a scientific basis to socialism through their writings.
Questions:
Why did socialism emerge? (1)
Who gave a scientific basis to socialism? (1)
What did socialists believe about the means of production? (1)
As a response to inequalities created by industrialisation.
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
They should be owned by the community.
The Communist Manifesto
Q5. Long Answer (5 Marks)
Explain the impact of the Russian Revolution on the world. Ans:
End of autocracy: It ended the Tsarist autocracy in Russia.
Rise of communism: It established the world’s first communist state.
Inspiration for colonies: It inspired anti-colonial movements in Asia and Africa.
Cold War: It contributed to the ideological divide between communism and capitalism.
Welfare ideas: It popularised ideas of social welfare and workers’ rights globally.
🌍 SECTION B: GEOGRAPHY (20 Marks)
Q1. Answer the following. (5 × 1 = 5)
1. Which country shares the longest land boundary with India? Ans: Bangladesh.
2. Name the eastern coastal strip of India. Ans: Coromandel Coast.
3. Which is the largest saltwater lake in India? Ans: Chilika Lake (Odisha).
4. Which pass connects India with Tibet in Sikkim? Ans: Nathu La Pass.
5. What is the name of the narrow strip of land separating Sri Lanka from India? Ans: Palk Strait.
Q2. Answer in brief. (3 Marks)
Explain any three features of the Thar Desert. Ans:
It is located in the western part of India, mainly in Rajasthan.
It has a dry climate with very low rainfall.
It has sandy soil and shifting sand dunes.
Q3. Case-Based Question (4 Marks)
Read the passage and answer:
India has a long coastline of about 7,516.6 km. The coastal plains are narrow and are important for trade, fishing, and agriculture. The western coastal plain is narrower than the eastern coastal plain.
Questions:
What is the length of India’s coastline? (1)
Name one importance of coastal plains. (1)
Which coastal plain is narrower? (1)
Name one coastal state of India. (1)
Ans:
About 7,516.6 km
Trade (or fishing, agriculture)
Western Coastal Plain
Kerala (or Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Odisha)
Q4. Long Answer (5 Marks)
Explain the major rivers of the Peninsular Plateau. Ans:
Godavari: Largest Peninsular river, flows into the Bay of Bengal.
Krishna: Flows through Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
Kaveri: Flows through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Narmada and Tapi: West-flowing rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea.
Importance: They provide water for irrigation, drinking, and hydroelectricity.
Q5. Map Question (3 × 1 = 3)
Locate and label on the map of India:
(a) Krishna River
(b) Nilgiri Hills
(c) Sundarbans Delta
Ans:
Krishna River – South India
Nilgiri Hills – Tamil Nadu/Kerala border
Sundarbans Delta – West Bengal
🏛️ SECTION C: POLITICAL SCIENCE (20 Marks)
Q1. Answer the following. (6 × 1 = 6)
1. What is the meaning of the term “electorate”? Ans: The body of people entitled to vote in an election.
2. Who is the head of the state in India? Ans: The President.
3. What is a general election? Ans: An election held to choose representatives for the national or state legislature.
4. What is the significance of the Election Commission? Ans: It ensures free and fair elections in the country.
5. What is meant by “adult franchise”? Ans: The right of all adult citizens to vote.
6. What is the role of the Council of Ministers? Ans: To assist the President and run the government.
Q2. Answer in brief. (2 Marks)
Mention any two features of a democratic government. Ans:
It is accountable to the people.
It is based on the principle of political equality.
Q3. Answer in brief. (3 Marks)
Explain any three rights guaranteed by the Indian Constitution. Ans:
Right to Equality
Right to Freedom
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Q4. Case-Based Question (4 Marks)
Read the passage and answer:
The Indian Constitution is the longest written constitution in the world. It provides for a federal system, parliamentary form of government, and guarantees fundamental rights to all citizens.
Questions:
Which is the longest written constitution in the world? (1)
What type of government does India have? (1)
Name one fundamental right. (1)
What does federalism mean? (1)
Ans:
Indian Constitution
Parliamentary form of government
Right to Equality (or any other)
Division of powers between the central and state governments
Q5. Long Answer (5 Marks)
Explain the importance of elections in a democracy. Ans:
Choice of representatives: Elections allow people to choose their leaders.
Accountability: They make the government accountable to the people.
Peaceful transfer of power: They ensure power changes hands peacefully.
Political participation: They encourage citizens to participate in politics.
Legitimacy: They give legitimacy to the government.
💰 SECTION D: ECONOMICS (20 Marks)
Q1. Answer the following. (4 × 1 = 4)
1. What is the meaning of “capital” in production? Ans: Money and assets used to produce goods and services.
2. What is the main source of income in Palampur? Ans: Farming.
3. What is the meaning of “human capital formation”? Ans: The process of improving the knowledge and skills of people.
4. What is the role of health in human resource development? Ans: It improves efficiency and productivity.
Q2. Answer in brief. (2 × 2 = 4)
1. What are the two main types of unemployment in rural India? Ans: Disguised unemployment and seasonal unemployment.
2. Why is human resource considered the most important resource? Ans: Because it can utilise other resources efficiently and contribute to economic growth.
Q3. Answer in brief. (3 Marks)
Explain any three factors of production. Ans:
Land: Natural resource used for farming and other activities.
Palampur is a small village with 450 families. The village has well-developed irrigation facilities, and farming is the main occupation. Some people are also engaged in non-farm activities like dairy, transport, and small businesses.
Questions:
How many families live in Palampur? (1)
What is the main occupation in Palampur? (1)
Name one non-farm activity. (1)
Why is irrigation important in Palampur? (1)
Ans:
450 families
Farming
Dairy (or transport, small business)
It helps grow multiple crops in a year.
Q5. Long Answer (5 Marks)
Explain the importance of human resource in the economic development of a country. Ans:
Productivity: Educated and healthy people are more productive.
Innovation: Human resource leads to innovation and technological progress.
Economic growth: It contributes to higher national income.
Poverty reduction: It helps reduce poverty and unemployment.
Social development: It improves the overall quality of life.
📞 Contact Dhingra Classes Today!
📍 Address: Plot No 3, XQ3G+H3M Deacon Homes, 301C, opp. Metro Zone, near Guru Govind Sing, Samarth Nagar, Dnyaneshwar Nagar, Pathardi Phata, Nashik, Maharashtra 422009
Call Us Now