CBSE Social Science Sample Question Paper : Set I
16. Suggest any two ways to conserve forests. How are these methods useful? Explain any two points. .
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17. What is the role of WTO? What two benefits will India get by being a member of WTO?
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18. Explain four features of free market economy.
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19. How does terrorism affect the economy of our country? Explain briefly any four points.
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20. Why should we preserve and protect our monuments? What factors should be kept in mind while preserving monuments? Explain three points under each.
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21. (a) Name the second important staple food crop of India.
(b) State the geographical condition of soil, temperature and rainfall required for the growth of this crop. .
© Name two states from northern India, where this crop is grown.
(i) In which soil type is rice mostly cultivated?
(ii) What are the temperature, rainfall and crop season for growing rice?
(iii) Name any two major rice producing states of India.
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22. Why are cotton textile mills spread all over India? Explain three reasons with suitable examples.
Give three reasons why is the Iron and Steel Industry concentrated in certain pockets only.
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23. Explain with three reasons how the conversion of different railway gauges to unigauge is beneficial for transportation.
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24. Percentage of unemployed in India
Year Rural Urban ___________________________Male___________Female__________Male_________Female
1987-1988 4.6 6.7 8.8 12
1999-2000 7.2 7.0 7.3 9.4
Study the above table and mention two changes that have taken place in the rural and urban unemployment structure. What steps have been taken by the Indian government to reduce unemployment in rural areas?
“In spite of the various alleviation programmes, poverty continues in India". Analyse three reasons in support of your answer.
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