02-Mock test paper 1

1. Which treaty recognised Greece as an independent nation ? [1]

ORName the writer who wrote a play based on the lives of Trung sisters.

2. What did political leaders and reformers like Jyotiba Phule, Gandhiji, B.R. Ambedkar and PeriyarRamaswamy oppose ? [1]

ORName the first novel written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.

3. Suggest any two ways to check land degradation. [1]

4. What is meant by transparency ? [1]

5. “There is enough for everybody’s need but not for everybody’s greed.” Who said these words ? [1]

6. What do you mean by GDP ? [1]

7. Recognize the situation when both the parties in a barter economy have to agree to sell and buyeach other’s commodities. What is it called ? [1]

8. Describe the process by which Italy was unified. [3]

ORExplain the influence of China on Vietnamese culture and life.

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MOCK TEST PAPER 1CBSE, Class X Examination

Time : 3 hrs. M. Marks: 80

General Instructions :

(i) The question paper has 26 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.

(ii) Marks are indicated against each question.

(iii) Questions from serial number 1 to 7 are Very Short Answer type Questions. Each question carriesone mark.

(iv) Questions from serial number 8 to 18 are 3 marks questions. Answers of these questions shouldnot exceed 80 words each.

(v) Questions from serial number 19 to 25 are 5 marks questions. Answers of these questions shouldnot exceed 100 words each.

(vi) Question number 26 is a map question. It has two parts 26(A) and 26(B). 26(A) of 2 marks fromHistory and 26(B) of 3 marks from Geography. After completion attach the map inside your answerbook.

(vii) There is no overall choice. However, internal choice has been provided in some questions. Youhave to attempt only one of the alternatives in all such-questions.

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9. Why was Vernacular Press Act passed ? Explain about this Act. [3]

ORIn what ways were the novels in colonial India useful for both the colonizers as well as the nationalists?

10. Describe any three measures of controlling land degradation. [3]

11. How have intensive industrialization and urbanization posed a great pressure on existing fresh waterresources in India ? Explain. [3]

12. Why power sharing is desirable ? Explain giving any three prudential reasons. [3]

13. Explain with examples the role of political leaders to determine the outcome of politics of socialdivisions. [3]

14. Explain any three forms of communalism in the Indian politics. [3]

15. “The future generation may not have sufficient resources as compared to the present generation”.Explain the statement by giving suitable examples. [3]

16. Differentiate between the public and private sectors in an economy with examples. [3]

17. “The rupee is widely accepted as a medium of exchange”. Explain. [3]

18. “Barriers on foreign trade and foreign investment were removed to a large extent in India since1991”. Justify the statement. [3]

19. “Trade and cultural exchange always went hand in hand.” Explain the statement in the light of silkroute. [5]

OR“Getting a job in factories was always difficult in the 19th century.” Justify the statement comparingthe case of England and India.

OR“The function and shape of the family were completely transformed by life in the industrial city”.Support the statement with examples.

20. How did Gandhiji convert the National Movement into a mass movement ? [5]

ORExplain the grievances of the peasants against the government. What steps were taken to organisePeasant Movement to fulfil their demands during the colonial rule ?

21. “Advancement of international trade of a country is an index to its prosperity.” Support the statementwith suitable examples. [5]

OR“Road transport and Rail transport in India are not competitive but complementary to each other.”Justify the statement.

22. “Minerals are indispensable part of our lives.” Support the statement with examples. [5]

23. Explain any four problem areas in the working of political parties. [5]

24. Why did the makers of our Constitution declare India to be a ‘Union of States’ ? Why were somesub-political units of India given a special status ? [5]

ORWhat is the meaning of decentralisation ? Explain any four provisions that have been made towardsdecentralisation in India after the Constitutional Amendment in 1992.

25. How has a three-tier quasi-judicial machinery been set up for redressal of consumer disputes ?Explain. [5]

ORWhy are rules and regulations required for the protection of the consumers in the market place ?Explain with examples.

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26. (A) Two features (a) and (b) are marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify thesefeatures with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the linesmarked near them: [2 × 1 = 2]

(a) The place where Indian National Congress Session was held in December 1920.(b) The place related to the calling off the Non-Cooperation Movement.

(B) Locate and label the following with appropriate symbols on the same given outline politicalmap of India: [3 × 1 = 3]

(i) Kochi – Major Sea Port(ii) Bhilai – Iron and Steel Plant(iii) Digboi – Oil Field.

(b)

(a)

1. The Treaty of Constantinople of 1832. [1]

ORPhan Boi Chau wrote a play on Trung sisters.

2. They opposed discrimination against the outcaste groups, caste inequalities. [1]

ORDurgeshnandini.

3. The two ways to check land degradation –(i) Afforestation.(ii) Proper management of grazing. [½ + ½ = 1]

4. To examine the process of decision-making in a democracy is known as transparency. [1]

5. Mahatma Gandhi. [1]

6. It is the value of final goods and services produced within the domestic territory of a country. [1]

7. This is known as double coincidence of wants. [1]

8. The Unification of Italy:During the middle of the 19th century, Italy was divided into seven states. During 1830, Mazzinidecided to unite Italy. He had formed a secret society ‘Young Italy’ to achieve his goal. After earlierfailures in 1831 and 1848, King Victor Emmanuel-II took to unify the Italian states through wars.Through a tactful diplomatic alliance with France by Cavour, Sardinia-Piedmont succeeded indefeating the Austrian forces in 1859. Under the leadership of Garibaldi armed volunteers marchedinto South Italy in 1860 and the kingdom of the Two Sicilies and succeeded in winning the supportof the local peasants in order to drive out the Spanish rulers. In 1861, Victor Emmanuel-II wasproclaimed king of united Italy. (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2015) [3]

OR(i) Vietnam initially was under the shadow of China.(ii) Even after independence, Vietnam followed Chinese culture and their form of government.(iii) Chinese was the language of the elite and Confucianism was followed by a majority of

Vietnamese. The Vietnamese scholar Phan Boi Chau was educated in Confucian tradition.(CBSE Marking Scheme, 2014)

9. (i) The Vernacular Press Act was passed because the vernacular newspapers were assertivelynationalist. They openly criticized and debated the government policies.

(ii) The Vernacular Press Act of 1978 was passed which empowered the government to censor reportsand editorials.

(iii) The government kept a regular tract of vernacular newspapers. If a report was judged seditious,the newspaper was warned and if warning was ignored appropriate actions were taken. [1 × 3 = 3]

OR(i) Colonial administrators found vernacular novels a valuable source of information about native

life and customs.

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(ii) New novels had descriptions about domestic life, people’s dress, their religious worship, theirbeliefs and practices.

(iii) Indians used novels as a medium to criticise the defects in their society and suggest remedies.(iv) Through glorified account of the past, these novels helped in creating a sense of national pride

among their readers. (Any three) (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2015)

10. (i) Afforestation and proper management of grazing can help to some extent.(ii) Planting of shelter belts, control on overgrazing, stabilisation of sand duns by growing thorny

bushes.(iii) Proper management of wastelands, control of mixing activities, proper discharge and disposal

of industrial and sub-urban areas are some of the methods to check land degradation.(CBSE Marking Scheme, 2011) [1 × 3 = 3]

11. Post-independent India witnessed intensive industrialisation and urbanisation.(i) Arrival of MNC’s: Apart from fresh water they require electricity which comes from hydro-

electric power.(ii) Multiplying urban centers with large and dense populations and urban life styles have not only

added to water and energy requirements, but have further aggravated the problem.(iii) Large-scale migration from rural to urban areas is causing over exploitation of water resources.

(CBSE Marking Scheme, 2013) [1 × 3 = 3]

12. Power sharing is desirable in democracy because:Prudential reasons:(a) It helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups. Since social conflict

often leads to violence and political instability.(b) It is a good way to ensure the stability of political order.(c) Imposing the will of majority community over others may look like an attractive option in

the short run, but in the long run it undermines the unity of the nation.(CBSE Marking Scheme, 2012) [1 × 3 = 3]

13. It depends on how political leaders raise the demands of any community. For example:(i) It was easier to accommodate demands that are within the constitutional framework and are

not at the cost of another community.(ii) The demand for ‘only Sinhala’ was at the cost of the interest and identity of the Tamil community

in Sri Lanka.(iii) In Yugoslavia, the leaders of different ethnic communities presented their demands in such a

way that these could not be accommodated within a single country. [1 × 3 = 3]

14. Communalism can take various forms in politics:(i) The most common expression of communalism is in everyday beliefs. These routinely involve

religious prejudices, stereotype of religious communities and belief in the superiority of one’sreligion over other religions. This is so common that we often fail to notice it, even when webelieve in it.

(ii) A communal mind often leads to a quest for political dominance of one’s own religiouscommunity. For those belonging to majority community, this takes the form of majoritariandominance. For those belonging to the minority community, it can take the form of a desire toform a separate political unit.

(iii) Political mobilisation on religious lines is another frequent form of communalism. This involvesthe use of sacred symbols, religious leaders, emotional appeal and plain fear in order to bringthe followers of one religion together in the political arena. [1 × 3 = 3]


15. It is quite true that the future generation may not have sufficient resources as compared to the presentgeneration.(i) The statement explains that the overuse of resources by the present generation would lead to

insufficiency of resources for the future generation.(ii) Development without adequate resources is impossible.(iii) Example:

(a) Nearly one-third of the country is overusing their groundwater resources.

(b) Overusing of fossil fuels like petroleum, coal. (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2012) [1 × 3 = 3]

16. Public Sector:(i) The government owns most of the assets and provides all the services.(ii) The purpose of the public sector is not first to earn profits. Government raises money through

taxes to meet expenses on the services rendered by it.

(iii) Railways or post office is an example of the public sector.Private Sector:(i) Ownership of assets and delivery of services is in the hands of private individuals or companies.(ii) Activities in the private sector are guided by the motive to earn profit. To get such services, we

have to pay money to these individuals and companies.(iii) Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO) or Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) are examples of private

sector. (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2012) [1½ × 1½ = 3]

17. The rupee is widely accepted as a medium of exchange because:(i) The currency is authorised by the government of the country.

(ii) In India, the Reserve Bank of India issues currency notes on behalf of the central government.(iii) The law legalises the use of rupee as a medium of payment that cannot be refused in settling

transactions in India.(iv) No individual in India can legally refuse a payment made in rupees. Hence, the rupee is widely

accepted as a medium of exchange. [3]

18. Removal of barriers on foreign trade and foreign investment:(i) Barriers on foreign trade and foreign investment were partially removed.(ii) Goods could be imported and exported easily.(iii) Foreign companies could setup factories and offices here.

(iv) Indian producers got opportunities to compete with producers around the globe. (Any three) (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2016) [1 × 3 = 3]

19. (i) The silk routes are a good example of vibrant pre-modern trade and cultural links between distantparts of the world.

(ii) The name ‘silk routes’ points to the importance of west-bound Chinese silk cargoes along thisroute.

(iii) Previous metals—gold and silver, etc., flowed from Europe to Asia. Chinese potteries, textilesfrom China and spices from India were traded.

(iv) Various food items offer very good examples of long distance cultural exchanges.(v) Christian missionaries, Muslim preachers and Buddhist monks travelled through this route.



OR(i) England: The actual possibility of getting a job depended on existing network of friendship

and kin relationship. A person was more likely to get a job if he had a friend or a relative workingin the factory. Many who did not have connections had to wait for weeks spending nights underbridges or in the night shelters.

(ii) India: In India, the number of job seekers was always more than the jobs available. Industrialistsusually employed jobbers, who usually were old and trusted workers to get new recruits.The jobber got people from his village, ensured them job and helped them settle in the city.Jobbers eventually began demanding money for the favours they showed and controlled the livesof workers. (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2012)

ORIn the 18th century, the family had been a unit of production and consumption as well as of politicaldecision-making. There was a big change in the newer pattern.(i) Ties between members of household loosened.(ii) The institution of marriage among the working class tended to break down.(iii) Women of the upper and middle classes in Britain, faced increasingly higher level of isolation

although their lives were made easier by maids.(iv) Women who worked for wages had some control over their lives particularly among the lower

social classes.(v) By the 20th century, the urban family had been transformed again partly by experience of the

war time and partly work done by the women who were employed in large numbers.(CBSE Marking Scheme, 2012)

20. Gandhiji converted the National Movement into a Mass Movement by:(i) His simple and saintly life and style of convincing the masses made him popular.(ii) His undisputed leadership and magnetic personality.(iii) His policy of non-violent Satyagraha.(iv) His programmes of social reforms like fighting against untouchability.(v) His commitment of Hindu-Muslim unity. (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2011) [1 × 5 = 5]

ORReasons of grievances of the peasants against the government were:(i) Due to forest laws of the colonial government(ii) Depriving them of the traditional rights of entering the forest to graze their cattle or to collect

fuelwood and fruits(iii) High land revenues(iv) Forced to perform begar (Any three)Steps taken to organize Peasant Movement:(i) Many Kisan Sabhas were organised.(ii) Organized guerrilla militant movement.(iii) Attacked police stations and attempted to kill British police officials.(iv) Gandhiji declared that no tax to be paid. (Any two) (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2012)

21. (i) No country in the world is self-sufficient in all its needs. Goods produced by one country arerequired by the other country and vice-versa. Hence, differences in resources, needs anddevelopment among nations creates conditions for international trade between them.

(ii) It helps in exchange of surplus goods with those of deficit countries through foreign trade.(iii) Foreign trade has helped India to improve its productivity of manufactured goods.


(iv) International trade contributed to India’s economic growth, raising income levels of people thus,increasing the foreign exchange reserves.

(v) International trade helps India to import advanced technology of other countries to improve itsown production.

(vi) Thus, prosperity of a country depends on the advancement of the international trade and hence,it is called the ‘economic barometer’ of a nation. (Any five) [1 × 5 = 5]

ORRoad Transport and Rail Transport:The statement ‘Road Transport’ and ‘Rail Transport’ in India are not competitive but complementaryto each other are justified in the following ways:(i) Road transport is more suitable for short distances, whereas rail transport is more suitable for

long distances.(ii) Road transport is economical in transportation of few persons and relatively smaller amount of

goods over short distances, whereas rail transport is more suitable for large number of peopleand heavy goods.

(iii) It is beneficial for perishable goods to be carried by roads in short period of time, whereas non-perishable and bulky are transported by railways for a longer distances.

(iv) Road transport increases the efficiency of railways.(v) Road transport links the rural areas with railway stations.(vi) The deficiency of railways is compensated by road transport.

(Any five) (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2015)

22. Minerals are an indispensable part of our lives:(i) Almost everything we use, from a tiny pin to a towering building or a big ship, all are made

from minerals.(ii) The railway lines and the tarmac (paving) of the roads, our implements and machinery too are

made from minerals.(iii) Cars, buses, trains, aeroplanes are manufactured from minerals and run on power resources

derived from the earth.(iv) Even the food that we eat contains minerals.(v) In all stages of development, human beings have used minerals for their livelihood, decoration,

festivities, religious and ceremonial rites. (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2016) [1 × 5 = 5]

23. (i) Lack of internal democracy: The first challenge is lack of internal democracy within parties.Concentration of power in one or few leaders at the top.

(ii) Dynastic succession: Favour people close to them or even their family members. In many parties,the top positions are always controlled by members of one family.

(iii) Money and muscle power: The third challenge is about growing role of money and musclepower in parties, especially during elections.

(iv) Meaningful choice: The fourth challenge is that very often parties do not seem to offer ameaningful choice to the voters. [1¼ × 4 = 5]

24. India became a Union of States because it consisted of both British–ruled territories as well as manyprincely states. Some sub-political units of India have a special status.(i) French and Portuguese–ruled territories were given the status of Union Territory.(ii) Jammu & Kashmir joined India on a special condition.(iii) Some units were too small to become independent states. They were made Union Territories.(iv) States in the north-east have been given a special status as they have a large tribal population

with a distinct history and culture. (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2015) [1 + 4 = 5]


OR(i) Decentralization: When power is taken from central and state governments and is given to

local government, it is called decentralization.The Constitution was amended in 1992 to make the third tier of democracy more powerful andeffective.

(ii) Provisions of the Constitutional Amendment of 1992 are:(a) Now it is mandatory to hold regular elections to local government bodies.(b) Seats are reserved in the elected bodies and the executive heads of these institutions for

SCs, STs and OBCs.(c) At least one-third of all positions are reserved for women.(d) An independent institution called State Election Commission has been created in each state

to conduct panchayat and municipal elections.(e) The state governments are required to share some powers and revenue with local

government bodies. (Any four) (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2012)

25. (i) A major step was taken in 1986 by the Indian government when it enacted the ConsumerProtection Act, 1986, popularly known as COPRA.

(ii) Under COPRA, a three-tier quasi-judicial machinery at the district, state and national levelshas been setup for redressal of consumer disputes.

(iii) The consumer movement in India has led to the formation of various organizations locally knownas Consumer Forums or Consumer Protection Councils. They guide consumers on how to filecases in the consumer court.

(iv) On many occasions, they also represent individual consumers in the consumer courts.(v) These voluntary organizations also receive financial support from the government for creating

awareness among the people. Thus, the Act has enabled us as consumers to have the right torepresent in the consumer courts. [1 × 5 = 5]

OR

Rules and regulations are required to protect the consumers in the market place because ofthe following factors:(i) Adulteration: People tend to add adulterants (of chemicals) in food to make it look better.(ii) False claims: Producers make false claims about the durability and quality of their products

through advertisements.(iii) Under weighing: Sellers generally under weigh products and charge their original prices.(iv) Hoarding and black-marketing: Sellers generally hold up stocks in the market to create

artificial scarcity so as to sell them later at higher rates.(v) Selling at high price: Sellers, who sell necessities, generally sell them at higher prices.

(CBSE Marking Scheme, 2013)


26.

[2 + 3 = 5]

(b) Chauri Chaura

(a) Nagpur

(ii) Bhilai

(i) Kochi

(iii) Digboi

1. Define Rinderpest. [1]

ORWho were Gomasthas ?

ORWho developed the principle of the Garden City ?

2. What were ballads ? [1]

ORName any one novelist who showed the darker side of colonial occupation.

3. What are biotic resources ? [1]

4. What is meant by economic inequality ? [1]

5. What is average income or per capita income ? [1]

6. What is the intention of the government in raising money through taxes ? [1]

7. How do the deposits with banks become their source of income ? [1]

8. “19th century indenture had been described as a new system of slavery”. Explain the statement briefly.[3]

ORWhy did industrial production in India increase during the First World War ? Give any three reasons.

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MOCK TEST PAPER 2CBSE, Class X Examination

General Instructions :

(i) The question paper has 26 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.

(ii) Marks are indicated against each question.

(iii) Questions from serial number 1 to 7 are Very Short Answer type Questions. Each question carriesone mark.

(iv) Questions from serial number 8 to 18 are 3 marks questions. Answers of these questions shouldnot exceed 80 words each.

(v) Questions from serial number 19 to 25 are 5 marks questions. Answers of these questions shouldnot exceed 100 words each.

(vi) Question number 26 is a map question. It has two parts 26(A) and 26(B). 26(A) of 2 marks fromHistory and 26(B) of 3 marks from Geography. After completion attach the map inside your answerbook.

(vii) There is no overall choice. However, internal choice has been provided in some questions. Youhave to attempt only one of the alternatives in all such-questions.

Time : 3 hrs. M. Marks: 80


ORHow did the development or expansion of Bombay differ from London ? State any three points ofdifference between the two.

9. Highlight any three circumstances that led to the intermingling of the hearing culture and the readingculture. [3]

ORHow did the historical novels in India try to create a sense of Pan–Indian belonging ?

10. What is Agenda 21 ? List its two principles. [3]

11. Describe any three factors that accord prominence to airways as a mode of transportation. [3]

12. Describe the three-fold distribution of legislative powers between the Union Government and StateGovernments of India. [3]

13. What did the African–American athletes in Mexico Olympic do in order to draw internationalattention to racial discrimination in the United States ? [3]

14. Explain the challenges faced by countries which do not have a democratic form of government. [3]

15. What is sustainable development ? Why is the issue of sustainability important for development ?Explain. [3]

16. How are the three sectors of the economy different from each other ? Explain. [3]

17. How does the Reserve Bank of India supervise the functioning of banks ? Why is this necessary ? [3]

18. Explain any three ways by which people may be exploited in the market. [3]

19. Explain the role of Giuseppe Mazzini in the unification of Italy. [5]

ORDescribe the features of the ‘Tonkin Free School’ started in 1907 to provide a Western style ofeducation.

20. Explain with examples the role of Industrialists in the freedom struggle of India. [5]

ORWhy did the poor peasants join the Civil Disobedience Movement (1930-34) ? Why could not theCongress give full support to their demands ?

21. Which are the two major cotton producing states of North India ? Describe four geographicalconditions required for the growth of cotton. [5]

ORDescribe any five steps taken by the government of India to increase the productivity of agriculturein India.

22. What is the manufacturing sector ? Why is it considered the backbone of development ? Interpretthe reason. [5]

23. “Political parties play a major role in democracy.” Explain any five points to justify this statement.[5]

24. “Democracy has failed to reduce economic inequality and poverty”. Do you agree ? Giver argumentsin support of your answer. [5]

OR“Democracy is seen to be good in principle but felt to be not so good in practice”. Justify the statement.

25. How globalisation has affected the lives of the people ? Explain with any five examples. [5]

OR“Fair globalisation would create opportunities for all and also ensure that benefits of globalisationare shared better.” Support the statement.

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26. (A) Two features (a) and (b) are marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify thesefeatures with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the linesmarked near them: [2 × 1 = 2]

(a) The place where cotton mill workers organised Satyagraha.(b) The place where the Indian National Congress Session was held.

(B) Locate and label the following with appropriate symbols on the same given outline politicalmap of India: [3 × 1 = 3]

(i) Tarapur – Nuclear Power Plant(ii) Nedimbacherry – International Airport(iii) Vishakhapatnam – Software Technology Park.

(b)(a)

1. Rinderpest, also referred to as ‘cattle plague’ is a serious contagious disease of cattle. It is caused bya virus which is related to that of human measles, canine distemper, etc. [1]

ORGomasthas were the paid servants of the East India Company who used to supervise weavers, collectsupplies and examine the quality of cloth.

OREbenezer Howard.

2. Historical accounts or folk tales in verse, usually sung or recited. [1]

ORJoseph Conrad.

3. These are obtained from biosphere and have life such as human beings, flora and fauna, etc. [1]

4. It is the unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society. [1]

5. When the total national income is divided by the total population, it is called average income or percapita income. [1]

6. Government raises money through taxes and other ways to meet expenses on the services renderedby it. [1]

7. Banks charge higher interest rate on loans than what they offer on deposits. The difference of interestis the main source of income of banks. [1]

8. New system of slavery: [1×3 = 3]

(i) Agents tempted the poor people by giving false information about the nature of work, finaldestinations, living and working conditions, modes of travel, etc.

(ii) Less willing workers were at time forcibly abducted by the agents.(iii) On arrival at the plantations, when labourers found conditions to be different, many of them

escaped into the wilds while others developed new forms of individual and collective self expression.OR

(i) Manchester imports into India declined as British mills were busy with war production.(ii) Indian industries were also called upon to supply war needs – such as jute bags, cloth for the army

uniform, tents and leather boots, horse and mule saddles and a host of other items.(iii) Even after the war, Manchester failed to recapture its old position in the Indian market.

OR(i) Bombay was an over-crowded city, where a person had only 9.5 sq. yards of space, whereas it was

around 155 sq. yards per person in London.(ii) Bombay did not grow according to a plan, whereas London grew according to plan.(iii) London had an average density of 8 persons per house, whereas the density in Bombay was as

high as 20 persons. (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2015, 2012)

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9. (i) The rate of literacy was very low in Europe till the end of the 20th century. In order to attractpeople towards books, the printers started printing popular ballads and folk tales with lot ofillustration.

(ii) Such books were recited at gatherings and it attracted listeners.(iii) Thus the oral culture was printed and printed material was orally transmitted. That’s how oral

and reading culture intermingled. (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2012) [1 × 3 = 3]

OR(i) In Bengal, many historical novels were about Marathas and Rajputs, which produced a sense of a

Pan-Indian belonging.(ii) They imagined the nation to be a full of adventure, heroism, romance and sacrifice.(iii) They imagined nation of the novel was so powerful that it could inspire actual political movements.

[1 × 3 = 3]

10. (i) Agenda 21 was adopted at first International Earth Summit held in 1992 at Rio de Janerio, Brazil.(ii) The two principles are as follows:

(a) To combat environmental damage, poverty, disease through global cooperation on (commoninterests, mutual needs and shared responsibilities).

(b) Every local government should draw its own local Agenda 21.(CBSE Marking Scheme, 2016) [1 + 2 = 3]

11. Following are the factors that accord airways prominence as a mode of transportation:(i) They are the fastest mode of transportation,(ii) They are the best means of transport for remote, inaccessible and hostile areas,(iii) Airways play a vital role in the event of natural and human-made calamities like floods, famines,

earthquake, epidemics and war by virtue of their swiftness.(CBSE Marking Scheme, 2015) [1 × 3 = 3]

12. The three-fold distribution of legislative powers:(i) Union List: Union lists consist of 97 subjects. It includes subjects of national importance such as

defence of the country, foreign affairs, banking, communication and currency.(ii) State List: State list consists of 66 subjects. It contains subjects of state and local importance such

as police, trade, commerce, agriculture and irrigation.(iii) Concurrent List: Concurrent list consist of 47 subjects. It includes subjects of common interest

to both such as education, forest, trade unions, marriage, adoption and succession. [1 × 3 = 3]

13. To draw international attention to racial discrimination in the United States, the African-Americanathletes performed following activities:(i) They received their medals wearing black socks and no shoes to represent Black poverty.(ii) When American national anthem was played, these two African-American athletes stood with

clenched fists upraised and heads bowed.(iii) The black gloved and raised clenched fists were meant to symbolise Black power.(iv) Peter wore a human rights badge on his shirt to show his support.

(Any three) (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2012) [1 × 3 = 3]

14. (i) These countries face the foundational challenge of making the transition to democracy and theninstituting democratic government.

(ii) They also face the challenge of bringing down the existing non-democratic regime and keepingthe military away from controlling the government.

(iii) Such countries have to make great efforts to establish a sovereign and functional state.(CBSE Marking Scheme, 2012) [1 × 3 = 3]


15. Sustainable economic development means development should take place without damaging theenvironment and development in the present should not compromise with the needs of the futuregeneration.Issue of sustainability is important and desirable for development:(i) Economic development is a continuous process. Resources are to be used in such a way that they

are not exploited. At the same time development should not harm the environment.(ii) It is desirable because everyone would certainly like the present level of development to go further

or at least be maintained for the future generations. (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2015) [1 + 2 = 3]

16. Classification of economic sectors on the basis of nature of activities are as follows:(i) Primary sector: When we produce goods by exploiting natural resources, it is an activity of the

primary sector, such as agriculture, dairy farming, fishing, forestry.(ii) Secondary sector: In this, natural products are changed into other forms through manufacturing

that we associate with industrial activity. The product is not produced by nature but has to bemade and therefore, some process of manufacturing is essential. For example, using cotton fibrefrom the plant we spin, yarn and weave cloth.

(iii) Tertiary sector: It helps in the development of the primary and secondary sectors. They provideaid or a support for the production process. Transport, storage, communication, banking, tradeare some examples of tertiary activities. (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2015) [1 × 3 = 3]

17. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) supervised the banks in the following ways:(i) It monitors the balance kept by banks for day-to-day transactions.(ii) It checks that the banks give loans not just to profit-making businesses and traders but also to

small borrowers.(iii) Periodically, banks have to give details about lenders, borrowers and interest rate to RBI.

It is necessary for securing public welfare. It avoids the bank to run the business with profitmotive only. It also keeps a check on interest rate of credit facilities provided by banks. RBImakes sure that the loans from the banks are affordable and cheap. [1 × 3 = 3]

18. Consumers may be exploited in the market in the following ways:(i) Substandard quality: Selling of medicines beyond their expiry date, supply of defective home

appliances etc. are the activities by traders in which they sell substandard quality of goods.(ii) Higher prices: Traders sometimes charge a price higher than the retail price (MRP).(iii) Duplicate articles: Many false and duplicate products are being sold to the consumers.


19. Role of Mazzini in the unification of Italy were:(i) He became member of various secret societies such as ‘Young Italy’ or “Young Europe’.(ii) He attempted revolution in Liguria.(iii) He wanted unification with wider alliance of nations.(iv) He frightened conservatives through opposition of monarchy and vision of democratic republics.(v) He favoured war for unification of Italy.(vi) He wanted economic development and political dominance.

(Any five) (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2012) [1 × 5 = 5]

OR

(i) The Tonkin Free School was started in 1907 to provide Western style of education.(ii) The education included classes in science, hygiene and French.


(iii) The school wanted to introduce modernism and western customs.(iv) The school encouraged the adoption of Western styles such as having short haircut instead of

traditionally kept long hair.(v) In school textbooks, ‘Vietnamese’ were represented as primitive and backward and capable only

of manual labour. (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2013)

20. (i) They lent their support to the Congress in protest against the colonial policies that restrictedindigenous business enterprises.

(ii) They also gave financial assistance and refused to buy or sell foreign goods. They formedassociations like the Indian Industrial and Commercial Congress in 1920 and FICCI in 1927.

(iii) They viewed Swaraj as freedom from the domination of market by foreign goods but withdrewtheir support when the Second Round Table Congress failed.

(iv) They were also concerned about the rise of the socialist ideology in the Congress.(v) Purshottamdas, Thakurdas and G.D. Birla attacked the colonial control over Indian economy.


ORThe peasants joined the Civil Disobedience Movement (1930-34) because poor peasantry were notjust interested in the lowering of the revenue demand. Many had rented land. They could not payrent because of the depression and dwindling cash incomes. They wanted the unpaid rent to landlordremitted.Congress could not give full support because they thought rich peasants and landlords would beupset. It was unwilling to support ‘no rent’ campaign in most places. So, the relationship betweenthe poor peasants and the Congress remained uncertain.

21. Haryana and Uttar Pradesh are the two major cotton producing states of North India.Geographical conditions required for the cultivation of cotton:(i) It grows well in drier parts of the black cotton soil of the Deccan plateau.(ii) It requires high temperature.(iii) It requires light rainfall or irrigation.(iv) It requires 210 frost free days and bright sunshine for its growth.

(CBSE Marking Scheme, 2012) [1 + 4 = 5]

OR(i) Land reforms: Collectivisation, consolidation of holdings, cooperation and abolition of zamindari.(ii) Agricultural reforms: Green Revolution and White Revolution.(iii) Land development programmes: Provision for crop insurance against drought, flood, cyclone,

etc., establishment of Grameen banks, Cooperative societies and banks for providing loans.(iv) Issuing of Kissan Credit Card and Personal Accident Insurance Scheme, etc.(v) Special weather bulletins and agricultural programmes for farmers on radio and TV.(vi) The government announces Minimum Support Price (MSP) and remunerative and procurement

prices to check exploitation.(vii)The government provides HYV seeds and fertilisers.(viii) The government provides technical assistance and training for farmers.(ix) Soil testing facilities, cold storages and transportation facilities are provided by government for

farmers. (Any five) (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2012)

22. Definition of Manufacturing Sector:Production of goods in large quantities after processing from raw materials to more valuable productsis called manufacturing.


It is considered as backbone of development because:(i) It not only helps in modernising agriculture but also forms the backbone of our economy.(ii) Industrial development is a precondition for eradication of unemployment and poverty from our

country.(iii) Export of manufactured goods expands trade and commerce.(iv) Countries that transform their raw materials into a wide variety of finished goods of higher value

are prosperous. (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2015) [1 + 4 = 5]

23. The political parties play an important role in democracy as:(i) Parties contest elections: In most democracies, elections are fought mainly among the candidates

put up by political parties.(ii) Parties put forward different policies and programmes and the voters choose from them.(iii) Parties play a decisive role in making laws for a country.(iv) Parties shape public opinions. They raise and highlight issues.(v) Form and run governments.(vi) Role of opposition: Opposition’s role is important in democracy as it voices different views and

criticizes government for its failures or wrong policies.(vii) Parties provide people access to government machinery and welfare schemes implemented by

governments. (Any five) (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2012) [1 × 5 = 5]

24. In actual life, democracies do not appear to be reducing inequalities.(i) The poor constitute a large proportion of our voters and no party likes to lose their votes, yet

democratically elected governments have not addressed the question of poverty as one wouldhave expected them to.

(ii) The people in several poor countries are now dependent on the rich countries even for foodsupplies.

Arguments in support:(i) It enhances the dignity of the individuals.(ii) It improves the quality of decision-making.(iii) It provides a method to resolve conflicts. (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2014) [2 + 3 = 5]

ORDemocracy is seen to be good in principles but not in practice because of the following reasons:(i) The decision-making process in democracy is time-taking, whereby justice delayed is justice

denied.(ii) The tyranny of the majority overrides the will of the minority.(iii) Corruption and red-tapism dominates the functioning of democracies.(iv) An illiterate and uninformed electorate fails to give itself a legitimate and accountable government.(v) The role of charismatic leaders and dynastic politics dominates political cultures.

(CBSE Marking Scheme, 2013)

25. Effects of globalisation on the lives of people are:(i) Increased their investment in industries such as cell phones, automobiles, electronics, soft drinks,

fast food or services such as banking in urban areas.(ii) New jobs have been created.(iii) Local companies supplying raw materials to these industries have prospered.(iv) Increased competition.(v) Several top Indian companies have been able to benefit from the increased competition. They

have invested in newer technology and production methods and raised their production standards.Some have gained from successful collaborations with foreign companies.


(vi) New opportunities for services such as data entry, accounting, administrative tasks, engineeringare now being done cheaply in countries such as India and are exported to the developed countries.

(Any five) [1 × 5 = 5]

ORFair globalisation create opportunities:If globalisation is not proving to be a fair deal. Fair globalisation would create opportunities for alland also ensure that benefits of globalisation are shared better.(i) Government policies must protect the interests not only of the rich and powerful but of all the

people in the country.(ii) Government can ensure that labour laws are properly implemented and the workers get their

rights.(iii) Government can support small producers to improve their performance till they become strong

enough to compete.(iv) If necessary the government can use trade and investment barriers.(v) It can negotiate at the WTO for fairer rules.(vi) It can also align with other developing countries with similar interests to fight against the domination

of developed countries in the WTO. (Any five) (CBSE Marking Scheme, 2015) [1 × 5 = 5]

26.

[2 + 3 = 5]

(a) Ahmedabad(b) Calcutta

(i) Tarapur (iii) Vishakhapatnam

(ii) Nedimbacherry I.A

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