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LVIS/PB I/O87/S1

SCHOOL, NODA
LOTUS VALLEY INTERNATIONAL (202.3-24)
PRE BOARD II EXAMINATION
SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE (O87)
Date:|5Jan.2023
Name: Raran hyae Roll No: 1 Max.Marks:80
Duration: 3 hours Class X Sec: Rou0al

This question paper has 9 printed sides.

This question paper consists of 37 questions.
General Instructions:
D. E and F. There are 37 questions in the
Question paper comprises of six sections - A, B,C,
question paper. All questions are compulsory.
Section A has 20 Multiple Choice Questions of Imark cach.
11.
marks each. Answer to cach question
Section B has 4 Very Short Answer Type Questions of 2
should not exceed 40 words.
each. Answer to each question should
1V Section C has 5 Short Answer Type Questions of 3 marks
not exceed 60 words.
5 marks each. Answer to each question should
Section D has 4 Long Answer Type Questions of
not exceed 120 words. cach.
Section E has Case Based Questions of 4 marks two parts, 37a from History (2 marks) and
VIl. Section F has Map based Questions of 5 marks with your answersheet.
with
37b from Geography (3 marks). Attach the map However, an internal choice has been provided
vi. There is no overall choice in the question paper. attempted.
choices in such questions has to be
in few questions. Only one of the wherever
addition to this, separate instructions are given with cach section and question,
In
necessary.
Best of Luck
SECTION A
Multiple Choice Questions
Question no.1 to 20 carry I mark each
choose the corrcct answer:
Consider the statements given below and
rolc in devcloping nationalist
sentiments.
played an important
Statement I: Language too
Gottfried Herder was famous Russian philosopher during the 18th centurv.
Statement II: Johann
and (II) is incorrect.
a) Statement () is corect and (l1) is correct.
b) Statement (I) is incorrect
c) Both () and (l) are corect.
d) Both () and (I) are incorrect. 1
cultivation for one or less than one agricultural year is called
Land left without
02.
a) Culturable waste land.

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c) Wasteland.
d) None of the above. Whie
Q3 Rina. 28-vear-old wOman from a marginalized community, i
uneducated but adept at makino
Iraditional handicrafts. Her family toils hard to afford two square
meals every day.
Accordingly, which development objective would be the most crucial for improving Rina's and.
her kin's well- being?
a) Increasing access to clean energy in Rina's community.
b) Reducing the impact of climate change on Rina's
community.
c) Creating more training opportunitics for Rina and other artisans.
d) Ensuring that Rina has the same rights and
opportunities as men in her community.
Q4. Match the following:
1
A)Protected Forests i)North-eastern states
B)Unclassed Forests ii)Maharashtra
C)Reserved Forests iii)Himachal Pradesh
Options:
a) A(), B(ii), C(ii)
b) A(ii), B(í), C(i)
c) A(i), B(ii), C(i)
d) A(), B(ii), C(ii)
Q5 Why do you think power shared among different organs of
government i.e. executive,
legislature and judiciary is called horizontal distribution of power? What does it result in?
a) It allows different organs of
government placed at the same level to exercise different
powers. This results in a balance of power among various
b) It allows different organs of institutions.
government placed at the same level to exercise different
powers. This results in an imbalance of power among
c) It allows different organs of various institutions.
powers. This results in a government placed at the same level to exercise the same
d) It does not allow differentbalance power among various institutions.
of
organs of government placed at the same level to
different powers. This results in a balancc of power exercise
among various institutions.
Q6. Learning from Belgium's experience, which of the
avoided a civil war in Sri Lanka that cnded in 2009?following steps could have most likely
a) Making
b) Dividingreservations
in jobs for the Tamil
speaking minority
the entire country on the basis
c) Devising laws to of linguistic lines to community.
d) accomnmodate the cthnic differences of appease the citizens.
Conducting a citizens
Lankan Tamils.thorough census to strictly segregate the Indian Tamils
to ensure peace.
from the Sri

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Which onc of the following options best signifies the given cartoon?

a) It shows dependence of centre over

states for resources.
b) It shows leaders getting rich.
c) It shows leaders asking for
eminent
d) It shows dependence of states over positions.
centre for resources.
O8 Which of the following is included in the tertiary
a) ATM booths sector? 1
b) Call centers
c) Internet cafë
d) All of them
09. When we speak of gender divisions, wve usually refer to:
a) biological differences between men and
women.
b) unequal roles assigned by the society to men and women.
c) uncqual child sex ratio.
d) absence of voting rights for women in
democracies.
Q10 How was the Rowlatt Act of 1919 perceived in terms of
Indians? fundamental rights and civil liberties by 1
a) It was viewed as a regressive legislation in favour of the
majority of Indians.
b) It was considered as severely curtailing the right to personal
c) It was seen as a neceSsary measure to prevent communal
liberty.
tension.
d) It was regarded as a safeguard for protecting British soldiers.
QlI. As the cost to the borrowers of informal loans is much
higher, what is the impact on him?
a) Larger part of the earnings of the borrowers is used to repay the loan, 1
b) It can push the borrowers into a debt trap.
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) Borrowers have more income left for themsclves.

Q12. Which of the following is the primary factor which contributed to the emergence of multiple
political parties at the same level in India? 1
a) A federal political system.
b) Varied economic interests.

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 c) Linguistic and regional diversity.
dy Low lcvels of literacy.
QI3. ldentify the picture given below:

a) A page from Bible.

b) A page from Buddhist Diamond Sutra.
c) A page from Jikji of Korea.
d) A page from Tripitaka Koreana.
Q14. Which one of the following statements regarding tertiary sector is incorrect?
a) The activities under tertiary sector help in the devclopment of the
primary and secondary
sectors.
bì The activities of tertiary sector, by themsclves, do not produce a good but they are an aid
or a support for the production process.
e) In the past 100 ycars, there has becn a further slhit from tertiary to secondary sector in
developed countries.
d) Whilc production in the service scctor rosc by 14 times, employment in the service
sector rose around five times.

Q15. Alluri Sitaram Raju was well known for

Avadh.
a) leading a pcasant movement in
b) leading a militant movement of tribal peasants in Andhra Padesh
of the dalits
c) sctting up an organisation for the upliftment
Bardoli.
d) leading a satyagraha movement in
Ql6. Which type of roads received special impetus under Pradhan Mantri Grameen Sadok Vain
a) State highways.
b) District roads.
c) Border roads.
d) Rural roads.
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recognised party is one that:

Election Commission of India.
A with the
a) is registered symbol.
unique election Commission.
b) is given a
by the Election
c) gets facilities
above.
1
d) all of the
are not able to go to high school?
girls,
many areas children, particularly the schools in their arcas.
in
QI8. Why Because they are not avware about
a) government/society has not provided adequate facilities.
b) Because not want to study. high.
c) Because they do education in government schools is very
of
d) Because the cost
suitable option:
Q19. Fill in the blank with the most
legitimate.
makes the government
a) Politician's credibility.
b) People's movements.
c) Holding of powers.
elections.
d) Free and fair
your answer as per the 1
two statements narked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark
Q20. There are
codes provided below:
responsive and legitimate government
Assertion (A): Democracy is an accountable, is based on
(R): Democracies have regular, free and fair elections and decision-making
Reason
norms and procedures.
explanation of A.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
c) A is true but R is false.
d) d) A is false but R is true.

SECTION B
Very Short Answer Type Questions
Question nos.21 to 24 carry 2 marks each
The problem begins when religion is seen as the basis of the nation'. Explain the statement with
an examplc.

Trade and cultural exchange always went hand in hand.'Justify by giving two points. 2

023. Describe how modern adaptations of traditional rainwater harvesting methods are being carried 20
out to conserve and store water

Q24. List any two challenges faced by the political parties in a democracy.
20

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SECTION C
Short Answer Type Questions
Question nos.25 to 29 carry 3 marks each
Howdid the rich peasant communities relate themselves to the Civil Disobedience Movement?
Explain in thrce points.
Q26. How far is it correct to say that several services which cannot be provided by private sector can 3
be provided by the public sector? Explain.
Q27 Distinguish between intensive subsistence farming and commercial farming. 3

28 Explain howthe federal experiment has been successful in the matter of formation of states in 31
India.

Q29. How do banks mediate between depositors and borrowers? 3

SECTION D
Long Answer Type Questions
Question nos.30 to 33 carry 5 marks each

Q30. Explain any five measures to control environmental degradation caused due to industrial
pollution.
OR
Give the features, methods of production and uses of the iron and steel industry in India.
Q31. Highlight the reasons for the growth of nationalist tensions in the Balkan region before the First
World War.
OR
"In Britainthe formation of the nation state was not the result of asudden upheaval or
revolution' Validate the statement with relevant arguments and describe the unification of
Britain.
Q32. How does democracy stand superior to any other torms of government in promoting the dienity
and treedom of the citizens?
OR
Democracy is a bctter form of government than other fomms of govemment. Analvze the
statement.

Q33. Diflerentiate between fomal sector credit and informal sector credit
OR 5
Whether credit will be useful or not depends upon the situation' Give two diflerent
examples in
support of this statement

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Section E
Case Based Questions
Question nos.34 to 36 carry 4 marks each
4
questions:
Q34. Read the given source and answer the following
about it. Many were
printed book, and those who did also had fears
Not everyone welcomed the
the easier access to the printed wordand the wider circulation ol
apprehensive of theeffectsthat control over what was
people's minds. It was feared that if there was no the
books, could have on
thoughts might spread. If that happened
irreligious
printed and read then rebellious and
would be destroyed. Expressed
and
by religious authoritiescriticism
authority of 'valuable' literature was the basis of widespread
writers and artists, this anxiety
monarchs, as well as many
that had began to circulate. Menocchio was hauled
of the new printed literature its inquisition to repress heretical ideas,
of popular
began
When the Roman Churchexecuted. The Roman Church, troubled by such effects booksellers and
up twice and ultimately publishers and
questionings of faith, imposed severe controls over
readings and
maintain an Index of Prohibited Books from 1558.
began to of the Roman
who defied and criticised the practices and rituals
34.1 Name two Europeans
ider Catholic Church.
the printed book? Give two points to explain. 2
34.2 Who fearedprinted literature considered as a threat?
ent 1.
e that 34.3 Why was
t II:1 questions: 4
following
the given source and answer the
035. Read
deposits and
ment strong dependence of industry and agriculture upon mineral deposits is an
nent ( We all appreciate the from them. The total volume of workable
mineral
manufactured mineral
)and ( the substances
insignificant fraction ie. one percentof the carth scrust. We are rapidly consuming
concentrated. The geological processes
and (1 resources that require millions of
slow
years
that
to be created and
the rates of replenishment are
infinitely small in
formation are so finite. and
of mineral
to the present rates of consumption. Mineral resources are, therefore,short-lived
comparison country's extremely valuable but
non-renewable. Rich mineral deposits are our extraction comes
possessions, Continued extraction of ores leads to increasing costs as mineral
quality.
decrease in
from greater depths along with a
beings need minerals? 1
35.1 Why do we all living conservation of minerals is important.
35.2 List any two reasons, why a planned and sustainable manner
1
35.3 State any two ways to use minerals In 2

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Rapid improvement in technology has been one major factor that has stimulated the
olobalisation process. For instance, the past ifty years have seen several improvements in
ansnortation technology. This has made much faster delivery of goods across long distances
possible at lower cost.
Even more remarkable have been the developments in information and communication
technology. In recent times, techno logy in the areas of telecommunications, computers, Internet
has been changing rapidly. Telecommunication facilities (telegraph, telephone including mobile
phones, fax) are used to contact one another around the world, to accessinformation instantly.
and to communicate from remote areas. This has been facilitated by satellite communication
devices. As you would be aware, computers have now entered almost every field of activity. You
might also ventured into the amazing world of internet, where you canobtain and share
information on almost anything you want to know. Internet also allows us to send instant
electronic mail (e-mail) and talk (voice-mail) across the world at negligible costs.
36.1 What role has technology played in stimulating the globalization process? 1
36.2 How has rapid improvement in transportation techno logy impacted the delivery of goods 1
across long distances?
36.3 Explain the impact of information and communication technology on globalization. 2
highlighting key developments in recent times.

SECTION F
Map Based Questions
Question no 37a and 37b carry 2+3-5 marks
937a. Two places A and B have been marked on the
and write their given political outline map of India.
correct names on the lines drawn near them on
the map.
ldentify them 5

A Place where the

R Place Congress session was held in 1927
associated with the movemnent against indigo 2
plantation.
On the same political|outline nap of India,
Q37b, the information given: neatly locate and label the
following with the help of 3
a) The largest
cotton-producing state
b) A uclear power plant in Gujarat.
c) Raja Sansi Airporn.
 TAtOn: 5 hours
Class X Sec: Roussea Max.Marks:80

This question paper has 10 printed sides.

This question paper consists of 37 questions.
General Instructions:
i. Question paper comprises of six sections - A. B. C. D. E and F. There are 37 questions in
the question paper. All questions are
compulsory
Section A has 20 Multiple Choice Questions
iii.
of 1mark each.
Section B has 4 Very Short Answer Type Questions of 2 marks each. Answer to each
question should not exceed 40 words.
iv Section C has 5 Short Answer Type Questions of 3 marks each. Answer to each
should not exceed 60 words. question
V.
Section D has 4 Long Answer Type Questions of 5 marks each. Answer to each question
should not exceed 120 words.
vi. Section E has Case Based Questions of4 marks each.
Vi Section F has Map based Questions of 5 marks with two parts, 37a from History
Vii (2marks) and 37b from Geography (3 marks). Attach the map with your anSwershee.
vi. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been
provided in few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions has to be attempted.
ix. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and
question,
wherever necessary.
Best of Luck !

SECTION A
Multiple Choice Questions
Question no.1 to 20 carry 1 mark each
Q1. Consider the statements given below and choose the correct answer:
Statement I:From 1780 James Augustus Hickey began to edit the Bengal Gazette .a weekly
Magazine that described itself as 'a commercial paper open to all, but influenced by none."
Statement II: Hickey also published a lot of gossip about the company's senior officials in India.
a) Statement (l) is correct and (II) is incorrect.
b) Statement (I) is incorrect and () is corect.
c) Both (I)and () are incorrect.
d) Both () and (Il) are correct.

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statement from the following:
ldentify the incorrect
also found in the
eastern coastal plains, particularly in the e deltas of
a) Alluvial soil is
Mahanadi.
h) Black soil is ideal for growing cotton and is also known as black cotton soil
tropical and subtropical.I climates with alternate wet and dry
c) The forest soil develops under
seasons.
brown in colour.
d) Arid soil ranges from red to
question:
Q3 Read the data given below and answer the

State
Infant mortality rate per 1000 live births (2018) Literacy rate% (2017-18)

30 82
Haryana
Kerala 7 94

As per the data given above, why does Kerala have a low infant mortality rate?
a) It has adequate provision of basic health and educational facilities.
b) It has adequate provision of basic health and cultural facilities.
c) It has adequate provision of basic social and educational facilities.
d) It has adequate provision of basic health and technical facilities.
Q4. Match the following and choose the correct option given below:
1
A) Reserved Forests i) North Eastern States
B) Protected Forests
Andhra Pradesh
|C) Unclassed Forests iii) Haryana
Options:
a) A (i), B(ii), C(ii)
b) A(iii), Bii), C)
c) A(), B(iii), C(i)
d) A(ii), B(iii), C(G)
Q5, You are a citizen of a country that a
the systenm of power-sharing has democratic fornm of
power.
in your country is effective and government.
no branch of
You want to ensure that
Which of the following measures would government has absolute
best meet this goal?
a) All power is
concentrated in the hands of the legislature only.
b) Power is divided
between the central government and the
level having its own
c) Power is sphere of influence. states or provinces, with eaet
having
separated among the legislative, executive, and
its own
a Power is sharedresponsibilities and powers. judicial branches, with each brane
among
local governments, withdifferent levels of
cach level having government, such as the national,
some degree of autonomy, regional, and

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n a country, communities A and B have been engaged in a

long-standing conflict over issues of
co-exIstence and resource sharing. The tensions have intensified,
1

communities for self-administration, What is the best resolution toleading to a demand from both
this conflict?
) Collapsing the present government due to its inefficiency in governing the country.
b) Delaying the demands of self-administration and maintaining the current power structure.
c) lmposing strict regulations to controlthe movements and interactions of both communities.
d) Establishing a power-sharing arrangement where both communities have a role in decision
making.
Q7. Why have the subjects like defence, foreign afairs, banking, ctc. been included in the Union list? 1

() These subjects are of local importance.

() They require a uniform policy for execution.
(iii) These subjects are of national importance.
(iv) They require a separate policy for each subject.
Options:
a) (iii) and (iv)
b) (i) and (iii)
c) () and (ii)
d) () and (iv)

The sectors are classified into organized and unorganized sectors on the basis of
a) employment conditions
b) the nature of economic activities
c) number of workers employed
d) ownership of enterprises
wonmen, whilea
Q9. Naveen conducted a search for "Teacher' and found that 80% of the images had
search for 'Pilot' mainly showed men.
Which societal perception is reflected in his search?

a) the sexual division of labour

b) gender equality
) reservation of job
d) low level of literacy rate among women
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movement given below:
Q10. ldentify the correct option that describes the
refused cooperation with the British.
The movement broke colonial laws and also

a) Non Cooperation Movement

b) Rowlatt Satyagraha
c) Civil Disobedience Movement
d) Quit India Movement
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What is collateral?

a) It is an asset that the borrower owns and uses as a guarantee to a lender until the log
repaid.
b) It is a liability ofa lender to give loan to the borrower at any cost.
c) It is an interest paid by the banks to the depositors.
d) Itis a principal amount which the borower must pay to the lender.
The following questions consist of two statements Assertion (A) and Reason (R) Answer the
question selecting the appropriate option given below:
Assertion (A): The Constitution was amended to prevent elected MLA's and MPs from changing
parties.
Reason (R): It should be made mandatory for political parties to give one-third tickets to women
candidates.

a) Both A and Rare true and Ris the comrect explanation of A

b) Both A and R are true but Ris not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.

Observe the map which was used during the 19th century to display the power of Britain. Which of 1
the following is the map most likely about?

Britain.
a) Different kinds of people who are found in
of the world.
b) Sea routes from only Britain to different parts
c) Celebrating the British rule over different parts of the world.
lead a better life
d) People of difterent countries moving to Britain to

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Q14. What gives us the total income of a country? 1

a) The income of all the government sectors of the country.

b) The income of all the industries and agriculture of the country.
c) The income of all the public and private sector of the country.
d) The income of all the residents of the country.
Arrange the following statements in sequential order based on the events that took place in India 1
prior to independence:
i) Poorna Swaraj resolution was passed.
ii) Boycott of the Simon Commission.
iii) Quit India Movement was launched.
iv) Salt March and the beginning of the Civil Disobedience Movement.
Options:
a) iv, ii, ii, i
b) ii. i. iv, ii
c) i, iv ii, ii
d) i. i. iii. Iv
Ql6. Konkan railway along the west coast of India faces the problem of 1

a) dry dust storms around the year.

b) theft and damage to the railway property.
c) passengers travelling without tickets.
d) sinking of tracks in some stretches and landslides.
Q17. If all the decisions of a political party are made by a single family and all other members are
neglected, then what challenge is being faced by that party?
a) Lack of internal democracy
b) Dynastic Succession
c) No meaningful choice
d) Money and muscle power
Q18. Which of the following is the main reason why tertiary sector is becoming so important in India?
a) Development of agriculture and industry leads to the development of services.
b) As income levels rise, certain sections of people start demanding many more services.
c) Certain new services such as those based on information and communication technology
have become important and essential.
d) All of the above.

Q19.
Which of the following rights helps in promoting transparency in governance?
a) Right to education

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b) Right to information
c) Right against exploitation Li
d) Right to speech and expression
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Q20. Which one of the following options best signifies the given cartoon?

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KNONS KNON

a) Citizens can keep an eye and check on the

b) Government can keep an eye on the citizensgovernment
c) Both can know about each
but the government cannot.
but the citizens cannot.
d) Government trying to guardother.
the citizens.
SECTION B
Very Short Answer Type
Question nos.21 to 24 carry 2Questions
marks each
Q21. The government of India gives
Give your viewpoint. holidays for the festivals of most of the
religions." Why is it so?
Q22 Food offers many examples of long
two examples distance cultural exchange.' Support your
answer with any 2
Q23 Water scarcity may be an
outcome of large and growing
demands for water, and uncqual population
access to it xplain giving three
and consequent
greater 2
Q24. How do political parties help in the reasons.
formation of public opinion? Explain.
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SECTIONC
Short Answer Type Questions
Question nos.25 to 29 carry 3marks each
25. Like Germany, Italy too had a long history of
political fragmentation.' Explain.
Q26. Workers are exploited in the unorganised sector'. Do you agree with this
support of your answer. view? Give reasons in
Give any three features of rabi crop season in
India. 3
Q28 What are the two kinds of routes through which
federations have been fomed? Explain. 3
Q29 Why is it necessary for the banks and
Explain. cooperatives to inerease their lending facilities in rural areas?

SECTION D
Long Answer Type Questions
Question nos.30 to 33 carry 5 marks each
Q30. How do industries play an important role in polluting and
OR
degrading the environment?
Explain the factors esponsible for the localisation of jute textile
river Hugli. mills mainly on the banks of the
Q31) By the end of the 19 century a new visual culture was
taking shape Explain.
OR
Issues of caste diserimination began to be written about in many
in the late nineteenth century." Justify the statement by printed tracts and essays in India
giving five suitable points.
Q32 How does democracy produce an accountable, responsive and legitimate
giving five points. government? Discuss by
OR
How are complaints treated as testimony to the success of democracy?
Q33. In what ways does the Reserve Bank of India supervise the functioning of banks? Why is this
necessary?
OR
Discuss the functioning of Self Help Groups (SHGs).

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SECTION E
Case Based Questions
each
Ouestion nos.34 to 36 carry 4 marks
questions:
answer the following
Q34. Read the given source and
effects of World War II created wvidesnra3
and the
The failure of the Cripps Mission Gandhiji to launch aa movement calling for complete withdrawal
discontentment in India. This led Committee, in its meeting in Wardha nower on Lath
The Congress Working
of the British from India. India' resolution demanding the immediate transfer of
historic 'Quit
1942, passed the
India. On 8 August 1942 in Bombay, the All India Congress Committee endorsod
Indians and quit struggle on the widest possible scale throughout
the resolution which called for a non-violent mass
delivered the famous "Do or Die' speech. The call
the country. It was on this occasion that Gandhiji in large parts of the country as
for Quit India" almost brought the state machinery to a standstill observed hartals, and
people voluntarily threw themselves into the thick of the movement. People
demonstrations and processions were accompanied by national songs and slogans. The movement
was truly a mass movement which brought into its ambit thousands of ordinary people, namely
students, workers and peasants. It also saw the active participation of leaders, namely, Jayprakash
Narayan. Aruna Asaf Ali and Ram Manohar Lohia and many women such as Matangini Hazra in
Bengal, Kanaklata Barua in Assam and Rama Devi in Odisha. The British responded with much
force, yet it took more than a year to suppress the movement.

34.1 Where and when did Mahatma Gandhi deliver his famous Do or Die'
34.2 What was the demand of the Quit India Resolution? speech?
1
34.3 Discuss any two positive impacts of the Quit India Movement.
2
Q35. Read the given source and answer the following questions:
4
India is fortunate to have fairly rich and varied
distributed. Broadly speaking. peninsular rocksmineral
contain
resources. However, these are unevenly
minerals, mica, and many other non-metallic minerals. most of the reserves of coal, metallic
eastern flanks of the peninsula, in Gujarat and Sedimentary rocks on the western and
Assam have most of the petroleum
Raiasthan with the rock systems of the
d alluvial plains of peninsula, has reserves of many non-ferrousdeposits.
north India are almost
laroely because of the diflerences in the devoid of economic minerals. These variations minerals. The
formation of minerals. geological structure, processes and time involved inexist
the
35.1 What are the main types of minerals tound in
peninsular rocks in India?
35.2 Whcre are most of the petroleum deposits located
153 ExDlainthe fsctors influencing in India?
the uneven distibution of mineral
Read the given source and answer the following questions:
resources in Indin 2
Q36.

Starting around 1991, some far reaching changes in policy were made in
decided that the time had come for Indian producers to compete with India. The
producers
felt that competition would improve the performance of producers within government
the around the globe. It
country since they
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would have to improve their quality, This decision was supported by powerful international
onganisations. Thus, barriers on foreign trade and foreign investment were renmoved to a larpe
extent. This meant that goods could be imported and exported easily and also foreign companies
could set up fàctories and offices here. Removing bariers or restrictions set by the governnent
trade, businesses are allowed to make
what is known as liberalisation, \With liberalisation of
decistonts freely about what they wish to import or esport. The government imposes much leSN
restrictions than betore and is theretore said to be more liberal.
36.1 What was the main reason behind the changes in poliey in India around l9917
1
36.2 Define liberalisation in the context of trade and government policies.
the performance of 2
36.3 Howdid the lndian government expect competition to impact 1
produces within the country?

SECTION F
Map Based Questions
Question no 37a and37b carry 2+3-5 marks
the given outline map of India. ldentify them and write
5
Q37.a Two places A and B have been markednearon them on the map
the correct names on the lines drawn at this place in Dec 1920 2
A. Indian National Congress session took placethe Civil Disobedience Movement
B. The place associated with the beginning of
following with the help of the 3
Q37.6 On the given political outline map of lndia, locate and label the
following information.
The largest wheat-producing state
A nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu
Kandla Sea Port.