Social Science
Sample Paper MARCH 2019
1(A) Choose and write the most appropriate answer from the multiple choices given to you :
(1) In which one of the following states is overgrazing the main cause of land degradation?
(a) Haryana
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Punjab
(d) Maharashtra
Ans : (d) Maharashtra
(2) Which one of the following soils is tilled immediately after the first monsoon showers?
(a) Laterite
(b) Alluvial
(c) Black
(d) Arid
Ans : (c) Black
(B) Answer each of the following questions in not more than 15 words :
(1) How do villagers benefit from Joint Forest Management?
Ans : Non- timber forest produce and share in the timber harvested by successful protection has benefited the villagers.
(2) Why is the humus content low in laterite soil?
Ans : Because most of the microorganisms, particularly the decomposers like bacteria get destroyed due to high temperature present in laterite soil.
(C) Answer each of the following questions about 20 to 30 words :
(1) Why do we need to conserve our forest and wildlife resources?
Ans :(1) Conservation preserves the ecological diversity and our life support system – air, water, and soil.
(2) It preserves the genetic diversity of plants and animals for better growth of species and breeding.
(3) Fisheries are also heavily dependent on the maintenance of aquatic biodiversity.
(2) Why are mountains important? ( Write any 2 points)
Ans : (1) Mountains ensure the perennial flow of rivers for water.
(2) They provide facilities for tourism and ecological sports.
(3) They provide facilities for adventure sports.
(4) They provide fruits, medicinal herbs, etc
(D) Answer any one of the following questions :
(1) What are the ill-effects of over-grazing? ( Write any three points)
Ans : (1) It changes the cropping pattern in the fields
(2) Farmers shift to water-intensive and commercial crops.
(3) Salination of the soil takes place.
(4) It increases the social gap between the richer landowners and landless poor farmers.
(5) It decreases the fertility of the soil.
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(2) What are the objectives of Multipurpose River projects? ( Write any three points)
Ans : (1) These projects irrigate agricultural fields.
(2) They help to control floods.
(3) They are used for the generation of electricity.
(4) They supply water for domestic and industrial use.
(5) They are used for recreation, inland navigation, and fish breeding.
(6) They are used for water conservation.
2(A) Match the cropping seasons given in Column ‘A’ with the crops given in Column ‘B’ and rewrite:
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Column A |
Column B |
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(1) Zaid |
(a) Jute |
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(2) Rabi |
(b) Cucumber |
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(c) Wheat |
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(d) Cotton |
(1) Zaid
Ans : (b) Cucumber
(2) Rabi
Ans : (c) wheat
(B) Answer each of the following questions in not more than 15 words :
(1) What are the uses of oilseeds?
Ans : (1) They are a cooking medium and as a raw material in the production of soaps, cosmetics, and ointments.
(2) Why does commercial farming use modern inputs?
Ans : They are used for getting higher productivity of crops.
(C) Answer each of the following questions about 20 to 30 words :
(1) What steps are taken by the Indian government to modernize agriculture?
Ans : (1) The establishment of Indian Councils for Agricultural research.
(2) The setting up of agricultural universities.
(3) Veterinary services and animal breeding centers.
(4) Development of horticulture.
(5) Research and development in meteorology and weather forecasting
(2) Why should we conserve mineral resources?
Ans : (1) The geological processes of mineral formation are very slow as compared to the present rate of consumption.
(2) Mineral resources are finite and non-renewable.
(3) Continuous extraction of ores leads to increasing costs.
(4) Minerals should be conserved for future use of sustainability.
(D) Answer any one of the following questions :
(1) Why does Solar energy have a bright future in India?
Ans : (1) India is a tropical country having enormous possibilities of trapping solar energy.
(2) It is a renewable source of energy.
(3) It is pollution-free.
(4) It is cheaper in the long run.
(5) It reduces the dependence on firewood.
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(2) Why do minerals form an indispensable part of our lives?
Ans : (1) Almost everything we use, from a tiny pin to a high building or a big ship is all made of minerals.
(2) The railway lines, the tarmac of the roads, and all our tools are made of minerals.
(3) Cars, buses, trains, and airplanes are manufactured from minerals.
(4) The food that we eat also contains minerals.
3 (A) Choose and write the most correct answer from the multiple choices given to you :
(1) Which one of the following is an example of personal communication?
(a) Letters
(b) Television
(c) Newspapers
(d) Films
Ans : (a) Letters
(2) Which one of the following is the main raw material used in the aluminum smelting industry?
(a) Mica
(b) Copper
(c) Manganese
(d) Bauxite
Ans : (b) Bauxite
(B) Answer each of the following questions in not more than 15 words :
(1) Why is the internal demand for jute products increasing? (Write any 2 points)
Ans : (1) Jute is environmentally friendly.
(2) It is a bio-degradable material.
(3) Government policy of mandatory use has increased the demand for jute.
(2) Write any two ways to reduce noise pollution.( Write any 2 points)
Ans : (1) Use of silencers in machinery and generators.
(2) Noise absorbing material may be used.
(3) Use of earplugs and earphones.
(3) Why does the textile industry occupy a unique position in the Indian Economy? ( Write any 2 points)
Ans : (1) Textiles contribute to industrial production.
(2) It gives rise to employment generation and foreign exchange.
(3) It contributes towards the GDP.
(C) Answer each of the following questions in about 20 to 30 words :
(1) What are the problems faced by Indian Railways?
Ans : (1) Passengers travel without tickets.
(2) Theft and damaging of railways property take place.
(3) People pull the chain unnecessarily to stop the train.
(2) Why is Tourism an important activity in Goa? ( Write any three points)
Ans : (1) Tourism provides employment.
(2) It promotes national integration.
(3) It supports local handicrafts and cultural pursuits.
(4) It develops an international understanding of our culture and heritage.
(5) It brings foreign exchange into the country.
(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) New Mangalore port in Karnataka
(2) Cotton Textile Industry at Rajkot in Gujarat
(3) Iron and Steel Plant in Durgapur in West Bengal
(4) Woollen textile at Jaipur in Gujarat
Ans :
4(A) Choose and write the most correct answer from the multiple choices given to you :
(1) Which one of the following is an example of a tertiary activity?
(a) Transport
(b) Forestry
(c) Manufacturing
(d) Fishing
Ans : (a) Transport
(2) Which one of the following is a public sector industry?
(a) Reliance Industries Limited
(b) Sesa Goa Industries
(c) BHEL
(d) Post office
Ans : (c) BHEL
(B) Answer each of the following questions in not more than 15 words :
(1) What is Per Capita Income?
Ans : It is the total income of the country divided by its total population.
(2) Write any one feature of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005.
Ans : (1) 100 days of guaranteed employment, in a year are ensured.
(2) If the government fails to provide employment, it will give unemployment allowances.
(3) One-third of the jobs are reserved for women.
(4) It has implemented the right to work in 200 districts, of India.
(3) Why is the Infant Mortality Rate low in Kerala?
Ans : This is because of a very good provision of basic health and education facilities.
(C) Answer the following questions in 20 to 30 words each ( any two) :
(1) What is the importance of Consumer Protection Councils?
Ans : (1) They guide consumers on how to file cases.
(2) They represent individual consumers in consumer courts.
(3) They receive financial support from the government for creating consumer awareness.
(2) Differentiate between Formal sources of loans and Informal sources of loans.
Ans :
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Formal Sources of loans |
Informal sources of loans |
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(1) RBI supervises the functioning of formal sources of loans.
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(1) No organization supervises the informal sources of loans.
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(2) They have a low-interest rate.
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(2) They have a high-interest rate.
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(3) Collateral is required. |
(3) Collateral is not required.
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(4) There are fixed terms and conditions for repayment.
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(4) Unfair means for repayment are used. |
(3) The World Trade Organization has proved to be a failure. Explain.
Ans : (1) The rules of the World Trade Organization have formed the developing countries to remove trade barriers.
(2) WTO is supposed to allow free trade but developed countries have unfairly retained trade barriers.
(3) WTO is controlled by developed countries and hence lessening the effect of democracies around the world by pressurizing local companies.
(D) Study the following table showing the production of toys in the years 2012 and 2016. Answer the questions given below it :
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Countries |
2012 ( Production in lakhs) |
2016 ( Production in lakhs ) |
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France |
12101 |
19676 |
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Germany |
16012 |
25913 |
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USA |
14279 |
22876 |
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China |
15477 |
24018 |
(1) Which country had the highest production of toys in 2012?
Ans : Germany
(2) What was the difference in production between Germany and China in the year 2016?
Ans : 1895 Lakhs