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Q3
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Choose the statement that best describes the concept of globalisation.
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A.
The process of rapid integration or inter-connection among countries of the world through the flow of goods, capital, people and ideas.
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B.
Globalisation has increased states capabilities in the political field.
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C.
Globalisation has given freedom to consumers to choose from limited alternatives.
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D.
Globalisation has reduced the various opportunities of employment to the people.
Q4
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Identify the political party which has had a continuous growth in its Lok Sabha seats in the General Elections from 2009 to 2019.
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Indian National Congress (INC)
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B.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
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C.
Shiv Sena (SS)
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D.
Communist Party of India (CPI)
Q5
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Given below are two statements :
Statement-I : The economic policies implemented by China helped to break the stagnation of its economy.
Statement-II : Economic development of China also increased environmental degradation and corruption.
In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
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A.
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true.
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B.
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false.
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C.
Statement-I is true, but Statement-II is false.
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D.
Statement-I is false, but Statement-II is true.
Q9
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Arrange the following events in chronological order :
(i) Assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
(ii) Formation of the First Non-Congress coalition government at the centre.
(iii) Sixteenth Lok Sabha elections.
(iv) The Mandal Commission gave its recommendations.
Choose the correct option :
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(ii), (iii), (i), (iv)
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B.
(i), (iv), (iii), (ii)
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C.
(iv), (ii), (i), (iii)
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D.
(iii), (i), (ii), (iv)
Q9
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1 mark
Arrange the following events in chronological order :
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(ii), (iii), (i), (iv)
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B.
(i), (iv), (iii), (ii)
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C.
(iv), (ii), (i), (iii)
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D.
(iii), (i), (ii), (iv)
Q10
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1 mark
Which one of the following statements is NOT correct about the princely states ?
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Princely states were ruled by the princes.
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B.
All the princely states had accepted to be an integral part of India after the end of British rule.
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C.
The princes of princely states accepted British supremacy and enjoyed some form of control over their internal affairs.
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D.
After the end of British paramountcy, the provinces were free to join either India or Pakistan or remain independent.
Q11
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1 mark
Identify the State with which the phrase ‘Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram’ is related to.
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Uttar Pradesh
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B.
Madhya Pradesh
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C.
Haryana
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D.
Rajasthan
Q12
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Given below are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read these statements carefully and choose the correct answer from the options (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below :
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A.
Both the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
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B.
Both the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are true, but the Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
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C.
Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
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D.
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
Q13
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2 marks
Show with the help of example that the set-up of Planning Commission was not a sudden invention.
Q14
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2 marks
On what grounds can globalisation be considered a multi-dimensional concepts ? Explain with example.
Q15
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2 marks
“The demands of various regional aspirations during 1980s was a step towards nation building.” Support the statement with argument.
Q16
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2 marks
Explain any two human activities responsible for degradation of environment.
Q16
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The state related to student movement against inflation and corruption in 1974.
Q17
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2 marks
Explain the meaning of defection with the help of one example.
Q17
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The state related to the farmer’s leader Chaudhary Charan Singh.
Q18
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2 marks
How does the natural insularity of South Asian region determine its cultural distinctiveness ? Explain.
Q18
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The state related to Congress leader Jag Jeevan Ram.
Q19
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The state where Congress could not win even a single Lok Sabha seat in 1977 elections.
Q20
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Write the name of first Prime Minister of Janta Party Government.
Q21
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In which year, was the National Emergency imposed in India by Indira Gandhi government ?
Q22
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Name the leader who announced a nationwide Satyagraha at Ram Lila Maidan before the declaration of National Emergency.
Q23
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Name the political party that won the Lok Sabha Election in 1977.
Q24
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4 marks
In the given political outline map of India, four states have been marked as A, B, C and D. Identify these on the basis of the information given below and write their correct names in your answer book along with their respective serial number of the information used and the concerned alphabet as per format that follows:
Reading Passage
The South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) is a major regional initiative by the South Asian states to evolve co-operation through multilateral means. It began in 1985. Unfortunately due to persisting political differences, SAARC has not had much success. SAARC members signed the South Asian Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) in 2002 which promised the formation of a free trade zone for the whole of South Asia.
Q24
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Which one of the following South Asian countries is not a founder member of South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) ?
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Nepal
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B.
Bhutan
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C.
Afghanistan
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D.
Bangladesh
Q25
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The external power that affects the South Asian Countries the most is :
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United States of America
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B.
Russia
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C.
France
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D.
Britain
Q26
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The major objective of South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation is –
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to become a contemporary centre of power in the World.
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B.
to establish a common currency for the regional organisation for its economic development.
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C.
to solve all regional conflicts without interference of external powers.
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to co-operate member states for economic growth, social progress and cultural development through multilateral means.
Q26
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4 marks
Study the given cartoon carefully and answer the questions that follow :
(i) Name the leader talking to the Prince in this cartoon. 1
(ii) What does the Prince sitting on the back of a poor man indicate ? 1
(iii) What message is being conveyed by the cartoon ? 2
Note : The following questions are only for the Visually Impaired Candidates in lieu of question number 26 : 1 + 1 + 2 = 4
(i) Name the speech given by Jawaharlal Nehru at the hour of midnight on 14-15 August 1947. 1
(ii) Name the first Deputy Prime Minister of India. 1
(iii) Explain the two nation theory. 2
Q27
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1 mark
Name the leader talking to the Prince in this cartoon.
Q27
long answer
6 marks
(a) United Nations has completed 80 years of its existence since its inception. Which steps may be taken to make the United Nations more relevant in the present world ? 6
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(b) Describe the role of any two non-government organisations in the protection of human rights. 3 × 2 = 6
Q28
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1 mark
What does the Prince sitting on the back of a poor man indicate ?
Q28
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6 marks
(a) Describe any four factors responsible for the rise of coalition governments at the centre after the year 1989. 4 × 1½ = 6
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(b) Describe any four issues on which a broad agreement has emerged among most political parties. 4 × 1½ = 6
Q29
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2 marks
What message is being conveyed by the
Q29
long answer
6 marks
(a) “The policy of Non-alignment was followed by India to maintain its independent foreign policy.” Justify the statement with three suitable arguments. 3 × 2 = 6
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(b) “Political stability resulted in the evolvement of foreign policy of India.” Justify the statement with three arguments. 3 × 2 = 6
Q30
long answer
6 marks
(a) Analyse any three reasons for the disintegration of the Soviet Union. 3 × 2 = 6
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(b) Examine any three consequences of the Shock therapy. 3 × 2 = 6