SECTION :- A
I) Multiple choice question:- 1x20= 20
1) What was the most important privilege enjoyed by the First and Second Estate in France before the
revolution?
A) Right to vote B) Exemption from paying taxes
C) Ownership of all land D) Right to make laws
2) The Third Estate in French society included:
A) Clergy and Nobility B) Only landowners
C) Peasants, artisans, and the middle class D) Only peasants
3) On which date did the representatives of the Third Estate declare themselves the National
Assembly?
A) 5 May 1789 B) 14 July 1789
C) 20 June 1789 D) 4 August 1789
4) The Bastille was stormed by the people on:
A) 26 January 1789 B) 14 July 1789
C) 1 May 1789 D) 10 August 1792
5) What did the Constitution of 1791 due to the powers of the king in France?
A) Increased his powers B) Abolished the monarchy completely
C) Made him a constitutional monarch D) Made him the president
6) Which of the following is not a part of the Parliament of India?**
A. Lok Sabha B. Rajya Sabha
C. Prime Minister D. President
7) What is the tenure of the Lok Sabha, unless dissolved earlier?
A. 4 years B. 5 years
C. 6 years D. 3 years
8) The Council of Ministers is headed by
A. The Speaker B. The President
C. The Vice-President D. The Prime Minister
9) Which institution in India has the power to make laws?**
A. The Supreme Court B. The Election Commission
C. The Parliament D. The Reserve Bank of India
10) The President of India is elected by
A. The citizens of India B. Members of both Houses of Parliament only
C. Elected MLAs only D. An electoral college consisting of elected MPs and MLAs
11) Which of the following mountain ranges forms the northern boundary of the Indian subcontinent?
A. Western Ghats B. Eastern Ghats
C. The Himalayas D. Aravalli Range
12) Which of the following rivers is a part of the peninsular drainage system?
A. Ganga B. Godavari
C. Yamuna D. Brahmaputra
13) The Great Indian Desert (Thar Desert) is located in which state?
A. Rajasthan B. Punjab
C. Gujarat D. Maharashtra
14) The Deccan Plateau is bordered by which two mountain ranges?**
A. Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats B. Himalayas and Aravalli
C. Vindhya Range and Satpura Range D. Western Ghats and Vindhya Range
15) The Ganga river basin is the largest drainage basin in India. Which of the following rivers is a
tributary of the Ganga?
A. Narmada B. Yamuna
C. Godavari D. Mahanadi
16) Which of the following is considered human capital?
A. Physical infrastructure B. Machinery
C. Education and skill development D. Financial resources
17) Which of the following is NOT a feature of a country’s population being considered as a resource?
A. Increasing literacy rate B. Growing unemployment
C. Skill development through training D. Health improvement programs
18) The main reason for the existence of poverty in India is:
A. High population density B. Lack of industrialization
C. Unequal distribution of wealth D. Overexploitation of natural resources
19) In which year was the National Poverty Line estimated for India?
A. 1975 B. 1985
C. 1995 D. 2000
20) Which of the following is NOT a cause of poverty in India?
A. Historical factors like colonialism B. Economic policies since independence
C. Natural disasters D. Rapid industrialization
SECTION :- B
II) Fill in the blanks :- 1x10= 10
1. The French Revolution began in the year _________________.
2. The slogan of the French Revolution was "Liberty, _________________ and Fraternity."
3. The Russian Revolution took place in _________________(year).
4. _________________was the leader of the Bolshevik Party during the Russian Revolution.
5. The Parliament of India consists of the President, the Lok Sabha, and the _________________.
6. The Prime Minister of India is appointed by the _________________.
7. The _________________ range is the northernmost mountain range in India.
8. The_________________ Desert is located in the western part of India, mainly in Rajasthan.
9. The Ganga River originates from the _________________ glacier in the state of Uttarakhand.
10. _________________is the process of improving the skills and capabilities of people in an economy.
SECTION :- C
III) Write “T” for true and “F” for false :- 1x5= 5
1. The French Revolution began in 1789, when the people of France stormed the Bastille.
2. The Russian Revolution was primarily caused by the economic success of the Russian Empire.
3. The President of India is elected directly by the people through a popular vote.
4. The Western Ghats are higher than the Eastern Ghats and run parallel to the western coast of India.
5. The Yamuna River is a tributary of the Ganga, and it flows through the state of Uttar Pradesh before
merging with the Ganga in Allahabad.
IV) Match the column:- 1x5= 5
Column A Column B
1. French Revolution A. Ensures free and fair elections
2. Universal Adult Franchise B. Important feature of the Peninsular Plateau
3. Aravalli Range C. Ideas of liberty, equality, and fraternity
4. Election Commission of India D. Every citizen aged 18 and above can vote
5. Human Capital E. The beginning of the French Revolution
V) Map Work Question
On the outline political map of India provided, locate and label the following features. (Use pencil
only)
1. River Ganga (mark the course)
2. River Brahmaputra
3. River Godavari
4. River Mahanadi
5. River Narmada
SECTION:- D
VI) Short answer type questions:- 3x5= 15
1. List any three taxes levied on the third estate?
2. What is the role of the Parliament in a Democracy?
3. Name the physical division of India.
4. Trace any three main features of the foreign policy of Hitler.
5. What is meant by human capital?
VII) Long answer type questions:-5x4=20
1. Explain the process of how a bill becomes a law in the Indian Parliament. Describe the roles of
both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha in this process.
OR
Describe the structure and jurisdiction of the Indian judiciary. How does the Supreme Court
. ensure the rule of law and protect the fundamental rights of citizens?
2. Differentiate between the Himalayan and Peninsular rivers.
OR
Explain the need for river conservation in India. What are the main causes of river pollution and
. what steps can be taken to reduce it?
3. Discuss the problems of unemployment in India. What are the different types of unemployment
seen in rural and urban areas?
4. Describe the effect of “the Great economic depression” on Germany.
OR
Briefly describe the period of “ Reign of terror” ?
