Social Science
Sample Paper MARCH 2017
1(A) Choose and write the most appropriate answer from the multiple choices given to you :
(1) Which one of the following projects integrates conservation of water with flood control?
(a) Hirakud
(b) Bhakra Nangal
(c) Sardarsarovar
(d) Koyna
Ans : (a) Hirakud
(2) In which one of the following states are inundation channels used to irrigate fields?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) West Bengal
(c) Bihar
(d) Orissa
Ans : (b) West Bengal
(B) Answer each of the following questions in not more than 15 words :
(1) What are Normal species?
Ans : Normal species are those species whose population levels are considered to be normal for their survival.
(2) Write any one measure to conserve soil. ( Write any in two to three lines)
Ans : Soil can be conserved by :
(1) Contour Ploughing : Ploughing along the contour lines.
(2) Terrace cultivation : Steps can be cut out on the slopes.
(3) Strip cropping : Large fields can be divided into strips.
(4) Shelter belts : Planting lines of trees to create shelter.
(5) Control overgrazing of animals.
(6) Control on mining activities.
(7) Afforestation : Plant more and more trees. ( anyone point)
(C) Answer each of the following questions in about 20 to 30 words :
(1) Why did the Beej Bachao Andolan become a landmark in Northern India?
Ans : (1) It showed that enough levels of different types of crop production without the use of synthetic chemicals are possible.
(2) It is also highly economical.
(2) Why did multipurpose projects and large dams come under great scrutiny and opposition? ( any two or three points)
Ans : (1) Regulating and damming rivers affect their natural flow and cause excessive sedimentation at the bottom of the reservoir.
(2) The reservoirs that are created on the flood plains submerge existing vegetation leading to the decomposition of soil.
(3) Excessive irrigation has changed the cropping pattern.
(4) Dams have failed to control floods.
(5) Multipurpose projects have induced earthquakes.
(D) Answer any one of the following questions :
(1) Explain the different ways to solve the problem of land degradation. ( Write any three points)
Ans : (1) Afforestation and proper management of grazing.
(2) Planting of shelter belts of trees.
(3) Control overgrazing of vegetation by animals.
(4) Control on mining activities.
(5) Proper discharge and disposal of industrial effluents and waste after treatment.
(2) Write any three characteristics of Arid soil. (Write any three)
Ans : (1) Arid soil ranges from red to brown in color.
(2) They are generally sandy in texture and saline in nature.
(3) The lower horizons of the soil contain kankar layers.
(4) The soil lacks humus and moisture.
2 (A) Choose and write the most appropriate answer from the multiple choices given to you :
(1) Which one of the following minerals is made up of a series of plates and leaves?
(a) Bauxite
(b) Copper
(c) Mica
(d) Manganese
Ans : (c) Mica
(2) Which one of the following states uses lignite for power generation?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Karnataka
(c) Kerala
(d) Tamil Nadu
Ans : (d) Tamil Nadu
(B) Answer the following questions in not more than 15 words :
(1) Why are pulses grown in rotation with other crops?
Ans : Being leguminous, pulses help in restoring soil fertility by fixing nitrogen from the air.
(2) Give a point of difference between lodes and veins.
Ans : The larger occurrences of minerals in rocks are called lodes. The smaller occurrences of minerals in rocks are called veins.
(C) Answer each of the following questions in about 20 to 30 words :
(1) How can we make each Block and District self-sufficient in food grain production? (Any two points)
Ans: (1) The Government should provide proper agricultural infrastructure and credit linkages and also encourage the use of the latest techniques.
(2) Instead of concentrating only on rice or wheat, the food crop with better growth potential in that particular area must be encouraged.
(3) Private investment should be attracted by providing irrigation facilities, electricity, transport and communication, and other infrastructure.
(2) What type of soil and climate is required for the growth of maize?
Ans : (1) Maize requires temperature between 21° C – 27° C.
(2) It grows well in old alluvial soil.
(D) Answer the following questions :
(1) Why is mineral oil a major energy resource after coal?
Ans : (1) Mineral oil provides fuel for heat and lightning.
(2) It provides lubricants for machinery.
(3) It provides the raw material for a number of manufacturing industries.
(4) It acts as a nodal industry for synthetic textiles, fertilizers, and numerous chemical industries.
(2) What steps can be taken to conserve energy resources in India?
Ans : (1) By using the public transport system instead of using own vehicles.
(2) By switching off electricity when not in use.
(3) By using non-conventional sources of energy.
(4) By using power-saving devices.
3 (A) Match the manufacturing industries in Column ‘A’ with the states in Column ‘B’ and rewrite :
|
Column A |
Column B |
|
(a) Jute textiles |
(1) Rajasthan |
|
(b) Sugar industry |
(2) Assam |
|
|
(3) West Bengal |
|
|
(4) Uttar Pradesh |
(a) Jute textiles
Ans : (3) West Bengal
(b) Sugar industry
Ans : (4) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Answer the following questions in not more than 15 words :
(1) What is the density of roads?
Ans : The length of road per 100 sq. km. of the area is called density of roads.
(2) Write any two factors that decide the location of industries.
Ans: (1) Availability of raw material, skilled and unskilled labor, capital, power, water, etc,
(2) Services like banking, insurance, consultant, and financial advice.
(3) What is a favorable balance of trade?
Ans : When the value of exports exceeds the value of imports it is called a favorable balance of trade.
( C) Answer each of the following questions in about 20 to 30 words :
(1) What are the major challenges faced by the cotton industry?
Ans : (1) Power supply is erratic.
(2) Machinery should be upgraded in the weaving and processing sectors.
(3) Very low output of labor.
(4) There is stiff competition with the synthetic fiber industry.
(5) There is a need to import long-staple cotton.
(2) Why are Himalayan mountainous regions unfavorable for the construction of railway lines?
Ans : (1) These areas have high mountainous regions.
(2) They have a sparse population.
(3) They lack economic opportunities.
(4) The cost of construction is huge.
(D) Fill in the following details in the outline map of India, supplied to you. Prepare an index of the symbols used by you :
(1) Woollen Textile Industry at Jamnagar in Gujarat.
(2) Iron and Steel Industry at Bokaro in Jharkhand.
(3) Haldia Seaport in West Bengal.
(4) Thiruvananthapuram Airport in Kerala.
Ans :
4(A) Match the sectors in Column ‘A’ with their examples in Column ‘B’ :
| Column A |
Column B |
| (a) Tertiary |
(1) fishing |
| (b) Secondary |
(2) transport |
|
(3) mining |
|
|
(4) industries |
(a) Tertiary
Ans : (2) transport
(b) Secondary
Ans : (4) industries
(B) Answer each of the following questions in not more than 15 words :
(1) Write any one provision implemented under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act ( NREGA ) 2005.(Write anyone)
Ans : (1) Under NREGA 2005, all those who are able to and are in need of work have been guaranteed 100 days of employment in a year by the government.
(2) If the government fails in its duty to provide employment, it will give unemployment allowances to them.
(3) The types of work that would in the future help to increase the production from land will be given preference under the Act.
(4) 1/3 of the jobs are reserved for women.
(2) How do the banks use the major portion of their deposits?
Ans : Banks use the major portion of their deposits to give loans to deserving people.
(3) Why should banks and cooperatives increase their lending in rural areas?
Ans : They should do so to reduce the dependence on informal sources of credit.
(C) Answer the following questions in 20 to 30 words each ( any two) :
(1) What are the advantages of women being engaged in paid work? (Write any three points)
Ans : (1) The dignity of women in the household and society increases.
(2) There is more sharing of housework.
(3) There is greater respect for women working outside.
(4) A safe and secure environment may allow more women to take up a variety of jobs or run a business.
(2) How are Multinational Corporations ( MNCs) spreading production with the help of local producers?
Ans : (1) MNCs set up partnerships with local companies.
(2) They use local companies for suppliers.
(3) They closely compete with the local companies and then they buy them up.
(3) Why did the consumer movement begin in India in 1960?
Ans : (1) The consumer movement began to protest and promote the interests of consumers against unethical and unfair trade practices.
(2) Against spreading food shortages, hoarding, black marketing, adulteration of food, and edible oil.
(3) It began because consumers were dissatisfied with many unfair practices was indulged in by the sellers.
(4) There was no legal system available to consumers to protect them from exploitation in the marketplace.
(D) Study the following table showing literacy rates for the year 2011 in four states in India and answer the questions that follow :
|
States |
Total Literacy Rate ( %) |
Male Literacy Rate ( %) |
Female Literacy Rate (%) |
|
Kerala |
93.91 |
96.02 |
91.98 |
|
Goa |
87.07 |
92.81 |
81.84 |
|
Maharashtra |
82.91 |
89.82 |
75.48 |
|
Gujarat |
79.31 |
87.23 |
70.03 |
(1) Which state has the highest literacy rate for males in 2011?
Ans : Kerala
(2) By what percent was the total literacy rate of Gujarat less than that of Goa?
Ans : 7.76 %