CBSE Social Science Sample Question Paper : Set II
19. Briefly explain India’s efforts with special reference to Pakistan in maintaining peace in the subcontinent. Give four examples.
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20. Why and how did people from ancient times harness and conserve water? Support your answer by explaining any five examples.
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21. State the conditions for growing Wheat and Millet with reference to the temperature, rainfall and seasons.
Describe the effects of crop insurance, government agencies and abolishing zamindari in the improvement of Indian agriculture.
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22. (a) Explain the importance of Non-conventional sources of energy in recent years. Give three points.
(b) Explain the significance of coal as an important source of energy. Give three points
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23. (a) Why have the expressway National Highways been developed? Explain three reasons.
(b) How will these be built and operated by the government? Give three points.
(a) What is International trade?
(b) How does International trade contribute to a nation’s growth? Explain two points.
© Distinguish between favourable and unfavourable balance of trade with examples.
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24. Briefly explain any six features of Indian economy.
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25. “Limited competition and limited information result in the exploitation of consumer".
Do you agree with this statement? If yes give two arguments in support of your answer.
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26. Describe the six effects of communalism and casteism which threaten the unity and harmony in our country.
State any six characteristics of terrorism.
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27. (a) On the outline map of INDIA locate and label the features given below:
(i) Kaiga Nuclear Power Station.
(ii) Mohali software technology park
(iii)"Southern most terminal of the longest National Highway.
(b) Study the map given below and identify the features marked as A, B & C with the help of Map’s Legend and write their names correctly in the space provided.
© In the given political outline map of India mark and name the States in which the relevant monuments from the following are located.
(i) The Kailash Temple
(ii) Martand Temple
(iii) The Statue of Gomatesvara
(iv) The Kamakhya Temple
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FOR BLIND STUDENTS ONLY
1. Name the state where Kaiga nuclear power station is set up.
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2. What is Mohali famous for?
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3. Name the largest metropolitan city of Gujarat.
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4. Name the State where Kailash Temple is situated.
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5. Name the Southern most terminal of the longest National Highway.
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6. Name the most important cash crop grown in Uttar Pradesh.
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7. Where is the iron and steel plant of Orissa situated?
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8. Name the State where the Martand temple is situated.
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