CBSE Social Science Sample Question Paper : Set II
1. Give two examples of monuments, which had to be transplanted to new areas because of submergence.
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2. How has the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act of 1958 helped to preserve ancient historical monuments? Explain two points.
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3. Below are given in List A the names of different means of irrigation and in List B the percentages of net sown area irrigated by them. Write against each method of irrigation the relevant percentage area irrigated by it.
List A: (i) Canals; (ii) Other sources; (iii) Tanks and (iv) Tube wells and wells.
List B: 57%; 6%; 31% and 6%.
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4. How does the depletion of forests affect the eco-system? Explain two points. (2x1 = 2) J&.
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5. Since the land under pasture has reduced, what impact did it have on cattle rearing? Explain two points.
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6. Why is woollen textile industry concentrated in Northern India? Give two reasons.
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7. Where was the first cement plant set up in India? What is the reason for the fast expansion of cement industry in India?
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8. Why has the importance of telecom industry been increasing in recent days? Give two reasons.
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9. Explain the concept of sustainable economic development. Explain two points.
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10. Explain the two effects of increase in income on prices.
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11. Explain with example the meaning of disguised unemployment.
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12. What is the main focus of gender empowerment?
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13. Explain two effects of high rate of growth in population on unemployment in India.
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14. “India’s living heritage can be seen and felt in our every day life". Explain with four examples.
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15. Name and describe the two categories into which cultural heritage is divided. Give one example for each.
Name any four rivers of India. What has been their contribution to our cultural heritage?
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16. Analyze any four factors which help in the formation of soils.
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17. Explain the two poverty alleviation programmes (with their nature and objectives) adopted by the Government of India.
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18. “Human Development is the essence of social development.” Explain any four points.
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