Q1
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Assertion (A): What marked capitalism from the very beginning was its dynamism, its potential to grow, expand, innovate, and use technology and labour in the best possible way. Reason (R): Capitalism is an economic system organised to accumulate profits within a market system.
- A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- C. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
- D. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
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Q2
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The impact of Sanskritisation is many sided. Its influence can be seen in:
- A. Language only
- B. Literature only
- C. Drama only
- D. Language, Literature, Drama
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Q3
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Which of the following statements is not true for Green Revolution ?
- A. Green Revolution was a government programme of agricultural modernisation.
- B. It was largely funded by international agencies.
- C. The first wave of the Green Revolution package was received by Bihar, Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Telangana.
- D. Green Revolution was targeted mainly at the wheat and rice growing areas.
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Which of the following is/are the characteristics of Ecological movements ?
I. Identity politics
II. Greater exploitation of natural resources
III. Cultural anxieties
IV. Social inequality
- A. Only I and II
- B. Only II
- C. Only III
- D. I, II, III and IV
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Q5
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Due to COVID-19 pandemic hundreds and thousands of workers worked from home. Which of the following can allow work from home ?
I. IT sector
II. Bidi Industry
III. Maruti factory
IV. All Government firms
- A. I and II
- B. I and IV
- C. II and III
- D. I, II, III and IV
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Q6
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Historically, all over the world, it has been found that there are slightly more females than males in most countries. Which of the following factors made this possible ?
I. Women tend to outlive men at the other end of the life cycle.
II. Girl babies are resistant to boy babies in infancy.
III. Gender-based families with preference for sons.
IV. Gender neutral behaviour.
- A. I, II and III
- B. I and III
- C. III and IV
- D. I and II
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Q7
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Colonialism brought about significant changes in the institution of caste. Choose the correct statement related to this statement.
- A. The 1903 census was done under the direction of Herbert Risley.
- B. No information was collected on the social hierarchy of caste.
- C. The administration also took interest in the welfare of the downtrodden castes.
- D. The Government of India Act of 1950 was passed which gave legal recognition to the lists or schedules of castes and tribes marked out for special treatment by the state.
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Q8
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State action alone cannot ensure social change. What else does it need to be supplemented with to ensure social change ?
- A. Civil society organisations only
- B. Contributions to literature only
- C. Mass media only
- D. Civil society organisations, Contributions to literature, Mass media
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Assertion (A) : Diversity emphasises differences rather than inequalities. Reason (R) : Cultural diversity can present tough challenges.
- A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- C. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
- D. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
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Q10
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Sometimes cities may also be preferred by people for social reasons. Which of the following is not a reason ?
- A. Cities offer relative anonymity.
- B. Urban life involves interaction with strangers.
- C. Continuous decline in common property resources like ponds, forests and grazing lands.
- D. The poorer sections of the socially dominant rural groups do not engage in low status work in cities.
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Q11
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Which of the following do not belong to each other ?
- A. Yadavs of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
- B. Vokkaligas of Karnataka
- C. Jats of Punjab
- D. Khammas of Tamil Nadu
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do not belong to each other ?
- A. Yadavs of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
- B. Vokkaligas of Karnataka
- C. Jats of Punjab
- D. Khammas of Tamil Nadu
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Q12
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Assertion (A) : Prejudices refer to pre-conceived opinions or attitudes held by members of one group towards another. Reason (R) : An opinion is formed in advance of any familiarity with the subject, before considering any available evidence.
- A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- C. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
- D. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
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Q13
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Assertion (A) : The separation of religious and political authority marked a major turning point in the social history of the west. Reason (R) : This separation was related to the process of secularisation or the progressive retreat of religion from public life, as it was converted from a mandatory obligation to a voluntary personal practice.
- A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- B. Both A
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Q14
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The policy of liberalisation entails the participation in the ____________, which aims to bring about a more free international trading system.
- A. WTO
- B. EPC
- C. WHO
- D. UNCTAD
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The state invested in the development of rural infrastructure, such as irrigation facilities, roads and electricity and on the provision of agricultural inputs. For regular agricultural growth, uninterrupted power supply to rural India is one of the necessities.
Q17
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A recently launched scheme is an effort of the Indian Government in this direction. Name the scheme. State the overall result of this scheme.
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Q18
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To generate employment and self-employment the Government of India floated many schemes. Name any two schemes. What is the positive outcome of these schemes ?
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Q19
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Differentiate between social change and social movement.
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Q20
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Contract farming has sociological significance. Give two points to support this statement.
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Q21
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Mention two features of The Mines Act, 1952.
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Q22
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Write any two countries that have experienced it.
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Q23
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The development activity of the state and the growth of private industry affected caste indirectly. State any two ways in which this is evident.
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Q23
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Write any two features of community identity.
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Q24
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Write any two features of regionalism in the Indian context.
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Q25
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Studies have shown how diverse family forms are found in different societies. With regard to rules of residence, write two forms of family.
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Some scholars have argued that there is no coherent basis for treating pristine i.e., original or pure societies uncontaminated by civilisation. The idea that tribes are like stone age hunting and gathering societies that have remained untouched by time is still common, even though this has not been true for a long time.
Q26
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Some scholars have argued that there is no coherent basis for treating pristine i.e., original or pure societies uncontaminated by civilisation. The idea that tribes are like stone age hunting and gathering societies that have remained untouched by time is still common, even though this has not been true for a long time.
Based on the above passage, justify with four reasons why this idea of tribes having remained untouched is untrue.
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Q27
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(a) British colonialism is still a complex part of our lives. How ?
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(b) With the help of four examples, show how the impact of the English language has been many sided and paradoxical in India.
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Q28
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century middle class social reform movements. The nature of these movements varied from region to region.
Explain any two social question.
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Q29
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the bodiless heads you see sometimes in the circus sideshows, it is as though I have been surrounded by mirrors of hard distorting glass. When they approach me they see only my surroundings i.e., themselves or figments of their imagination. Indeed everything and anything except me. (Ellison, 1952 : 3)
Mention some of the common features central to the public perception of
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Q30
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Which sociologist coined the term Sanskritisation ? Differentiate between Sanskritisation and de-Sanskritisation.
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Q31
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Explain two land revenue administrative systems introduced by the British in colonial India.
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Q32
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Despite the increasing size of the services sector, India still is largely an agricultural country. Give reasons.
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Age Composition of the Population of India 1961 2026 Year Age groups Total 0 14 years 15 59 years 60+ years 1961 41 53 6 100 1971 42 53 5 100 1981 40 54 6 100 1991 38 56 7 100 2001 34 59 7 100 2011 29 63 8 100 2026 (Projected) 23 64 12 100 Based on the above table, answer the following questions :
Q33
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(a) What is meant by demographic dividend ?
(b) Based on the data given in the above table, compare the data of the years 1961 and 2026 and state your inferences.
(c) A falling dependency ratio can be a source of economic growth and prosperity. State how.
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Q34
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What is meant by demographic dividend ?
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Q35
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Based on the data given in the above table, compare the data of the years 1961 and 2026 and state your inferences.
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Q35
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A nation is a peculiar sort of community that is easy to describe but hard to define. Why ?
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Q36
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A falling dependency ratio can be a source of economic growth and prosperity. State how.
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There has not been a single, unified Dalit movement in the country, now or in the past. Different movements have highlighted different issues related to the Dalits, around different ideologies. Notwithstanding differences in the nature of Dalit movements and the meaning of identity, there has been a common quest for equality, self-dignity and eradication of untouchability. (Shah 2001 : 194).
Q37
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Write any two examples of Dalit Movement.
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Q38
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Discuss the various issues highlighted by the Dalit Movements.
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