(HISTORY)

SECTION – B
Marks – 27
Answer Question Nos. 12 to 15 in about 50 words each:

12. Explain any three characteristics of the Indian National Movement. 3

Ans: i) The movement was based on the principles of democracy, civil liberties and secularism.

ii) The movement stood for liberty and fundamental rights. It also fought for the freedom of
expression particularly the freedom of press.

iii) Indian national movement was always against communalism above caste, creed or race. It
had a strong secularist foundation.

13. How did the iron and steel industry begin in India? 3

Ans: i) Modern Iron and steel industry was first started at a place called Kuiti in Bengal in
1874.

ii) However, the real beginning of the modern iron and steel industry coincide with the
establishment of Tata Iron and Steel Company at Jamshedpur by the sons of Jamshedji tata in
1907.

iii) In 1919, another iron and steel plant were set up at Burnpur in West Bengal called
the Indian Iron and Steel Company.

14. “The Great Economic Depression gave birth to a new era of economic liberalization”.
Justify the statement by giving three points. 3

Ans: a) Capitalism broke down particularly during the slump period in order to give protection
to indigenous goods.

b) The international trade had been reduced to less than half.

c) foreign markets had reduced and home markets were struggled.

15. Describe the ravages and destruction of Second World War in Manipur. 3m

Ans: 1) The socio-economic condition had determined.

2) There was crop failure and the people had to survive from the rations given by the
government.

3)the price of rice shot up as the paddy was to be supplied to the army.
 Answer Question Nos. 16 to 19 in about 30 words each:

16. Mention two important functions of the Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). 2
Ans: a) To protect the interest of investors in the securities market.

b) To promote the development of, and to regulate the securities market.

17. What justifies to say that the East India Company’s administration was very sensitive
to all public criticisms? 2

Ans: During the last decade of the 19th century several editors were depoted without trial and
some of them were severely blamed and forced to apologise.

18. How did newspapers play an important part in spreading democratic and nationalist
ideas among the Indian people? 2

Ans: a) There appeared criticisms on the policies and programmes of the colonial British
government.

b) The newspaper gave an opportunity to exchange views and ideas among the Indian
living in different parts of the country.

19.On the outline map of India provided, locate the places with name: 1+1 = 2

a) The place where Gandhiji organised Satyagraha movement of Indigo plantation

workers.

Champaran, Bihar

b) The Mopalla Revolt of 1929.

Kerala

Answer Question Nos. 20 and 21 in one sentence each:

20. Why did Gandhiji withdraw the Non-Co-operation Movement? 1

Ans: Gandhiji decided to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement due to various incidents
of violence perpetrated by the masses, especially the Chauri Chaura incident in 1922
where the people clashed with the police, setting a police-station on fire.

21.What was responsible for the success of the Magyar nationalism? 1

Ans: Magyar linguitistc nationalism based on the political autonomy was responsible for the
success of the Magyar nationalism.
 Answer Question Nos. 22 in about 120 words:

22. Why was the Revolution of 1848 in Europe called the Revolution of the Liberals? 5

Or

How did Italy become a unified country in 1871?

Ans: In 19th century, Italy was scattered over seven dynastic states. Sardinia piedmont was
ruled by an Italian princely house. The north was under the Austrian Habsburg’s. The country
was ruled by the pope and the southern region was under bourbon dynasty of Spain. The idea
of a united Italy of course existed.

After the failure of the revolutions of 1830 and 1848, people turned away from the
democrats and revolutionaries and look to the kingdom of Sardinia piedmont under king victor
Emmanuel II for the unification of Italy through state sponsored war. Count Cavour, the prime
minister of Sardinia piedmont was the mastermind of the leadership of this kingdom in this
movement.

He engineered a factful diplomatic alliance with France under the flamboyant ant Louis
Napolean. He succeeded in defeating the Austrian forces in 1859 with the help of the joint
French and Italian forces.

In 1861 victor Emmanuel was proclaimed the king of Italy. The process of the unification
was completed and the defeat of France in the franco Prussian war of 1871 and withdrawal of
French forces from Rome. Italy was united ultimately in 1871.

SECTION – C

(CIVICS)

Marks – 13

Answer Question Nos. 23 to 25 in a sentence each:

23. What is right to information (RTI) Act? 1

Ans: The Right to Information (RTI) is an act of the Parliament of India which sets out the rules
and procedures regarding citizens' right to information. An Act to provide for setting out the
practical regime of right to information for citizens to secure access to information under the
control of public.

24. Why are subjects of national importance such as defence, foreign affairs, banking and
currency included in the Union List? 1

Ans: They are included in Union list because we need a uniform policy on these matters
throughout the country.
25. What is meant by GDP? 1

Ans: Gross domestic product (GDP) is the standard measure of the value added created through
the production of goods and services in a country during a certain period.

Answer Question No. 26 in about 30 words:

26. Give two examples to show how horizontal power sharing arrangement is also called
a system of checks and balances. 2

Ans: In a democracy, even though ministers and government officials exercise power, they are
responsible to the Parliament or State Assemblies. Similarly, although judges are appointed by
the executive, they can check the functioning of executive or laws made by the legislatures.

Answer Question No. 27 in about 50 words.

27. Explain the role of Meira Paibis in Manipur. 3

Ans: 1) They hope for a completely changed society where there should be social equality and
social justice

2)They like to have good and effective popular government that would maintain law and order
and territorial integration

3) They can exercise influence and participate in the political decisions at the grass root

Answer Question No. 28 in about 120 words:

28. In spite of many challenges what sustains democracy in India. 5

Ans: The following factors are responsible for sustaining democracy in India

i) Democracy was like of the makers of the constitution.

ii) Because of the diversities of caste, creed, religions, race etc. India has to adopt democracy
to accommodate all these differences.

iii) India’s political institutions are all democratic in structure whiled the political parties are
capable of management of the machinery of administration.

iv) There are some challenges to democracy like poverty and unemployment which cannot be
resolved during short period.

v) At present people’s participation in politics is much higher than before. At the same they
have become active, alert and vigilant.
 SECTION – D
(ECONOMICS)

Marks – 13

Answer Question Nos. 29 to 31 in a sentence each:

29. When is per capita income a poor indicator of development? 1

Ans: Per capita income can become a poor indicator of development when there is no
institutional mechanism to distribute income equally among the citizens.
30. Why did India devalue its currency in 1966? 1
Ans: The 1966 devaluation was the result of the first major financial crisis the government
faced.
31. Give one argument in favour of globalization. 1

Ans: With Globalisation we are able to reap the benefits of advances in technology anywhere
in the world.

Answer Question No. 32 in about 30 words:

32. How does transport cost affect globalisation? 2

Ans: The dramatic improvement in transportation technology has played a vital role in
globalisation, due to faster delivery of goods across long distances at lower costs and in the
movement of people from one country to another in a short time.

Answer Question No. 33 in 50 words:

33. “Though the activities in the tertiary sector do not lead to any commodity production
they facilitate it”. Support the statement with examples. 3

Ans: i) Transport: A bumper harvest will lead to sharp decline in the prices of the foodgrain if
the surplus is not transported to deficit areas.

ii) Health care facility: All riches become meaningless when one does not have access
to adequate health care.

iii) Banking and insurance: Large transactions are facilitated by financial institutions
like banks and the insurance sector takes care of the people’s will to invest when uncertainties
exist.
 Answer Question No. 34 in about 120 words:

34. Explain five advantages of money in an economy.

Ans: 1) Medium of Exchange: Money is accepted as medium of exchange.

2) Unit of account: Money serves as a unit of account quoting prices of goods.

3) Means of deferred payment: Money is used as a means of deferred payment.

4) Store of value: Money acts as a store of value as it can be stored for future use.

5) Transfer of value: Money in different denomination can be transferred from place to

place.

Extra
Q. Why was the first Nupi Lal occurred in 1904?

Ans: It was against the reimposition of the lallup system, which was a service to be rendered
by the people to the state.

Q. What is meant by Purna Swaraj?

Ans: Complete Independence.

Q. State one important characteristics of the Rowlatt Act of 1919.

Ans: The act gave enormous powers to the government to repress the political activities,
detention of political prisoners for two years without fail.