CBSE Social Science Sample Question Paper - Year 1997
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Section A - HISTORY
Q1) Mention two positive effects of imperialism on the colonies of Asia. (Marks 2)
Q2) Why was Czar Nicholas II of Russia unpopular? Give two reasons. (Marks 2)
Q3) Who was Sun-Yat-Sen? What was his major contribution? (Marks 2)
Q4) Mention two major contributions of Surenderanath Banerjea. (Marks 2)
Q5) What was the effect of the First World War on Turkey? (Marks 2)
Q6) When was the UN Conference held? Mention the main aims, organs & two specialised agencies of the UN.
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List the main aims of the Non Aligned Movement. What is the relevance of the movement in the present world? (Marks 4)
Q7) Explain four major contributions of Swami Vivekananda in the improvement of national life.
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What was the impact of social reform movements on the emancipation of Indian women? (Marks 4)
Q8) How did the developments in Europe between 1922-39 which created conditions for the second world War.
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Discuss the steps taken by the Soviet Union to emerge as a major economic power, after the First world War. (Marks 6)
Q9) Assess the role of Mahatama Gandhi in Indian National Movement, with special reference to the methods adopted by him.
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What was the significance of the Lahore Session of Indian National Congress of 1929? What were its immediate effects? (Marks 6)
Q10) On the given outline map of Africa locate & name three countries which became independent between 1960-1965.
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On the given outline map of India locate & name the places & the respective years of the following Congress sessions-
(a) The first inaugural session of the Congress.
(b) The session where the moderates & Extremists split over application of swadeshi & Boycott.
© The session where Hindus-Muslims, moderates & Extremists, united & presented a joint pact
(Marks 3)
Note:- The following question is for Blind Candidates only in lien of Q10
Q10) Mention 3 main features of Non-Cooperation movement.
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Why did the imperial nations colonize the countries of Asia & Africa? Give any 3 reasons (Marks 3)
Section B - CIVICS
Q11) What is meant by National Integration? (Marks 2)
Q12) Give two reasons for the existing economic inequality in India. (Marks 2)
Q13) Why is it necessary to have well-informed & socially responsible citizens to make democracy meaningful? (Marks 3)
Q14) Describe three major challenges that Indian democracy faces. (Marks 3)
Q15) “India has been playing a significant role in promoting world peace through United Nations.” Explain. (Marks 4)
Q16) Under what conditions can a state of emergency be declared in India? What is the role of the President during emergency?
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Describe briefly the powers & functions of the supreme court of India. What steps can it take to protect the Fundamental Rights of the citizens? (Marks 6)
Section C - GEOGRAPHY
Q17) In the given outline map of India, locate the following with appropriate symbols & write the name of each item near its location. (Marks 5x1=5)
17.1) Western Ghats
17.2) River Krishna
17.3) Coffee Producing Area
17.4) Bombay High
17.5) Calcutta Port
Note- The following question is for Blind Candidates only in lieu of Q17
Q17.1) Which side of the Western Ghats has steep slope?
Q17.2) Name the bay in which river krishna drains its water.
Q17.3) Name the state which produces the most coffee.
Q17.4) Where is ‘Bombay High ‘ located?
Q17.5) How far is Calcutta Port from the sea coast?
Q18) Table: Production of fertilizers (in tonnes)
| 1950-51 | 1986-87 | 1988-89 | |
| Nitrogenous fertilizers Phosphatic fertilizers |
9,000 9,000 |
54,10,000 16,60,000 |
65,55,000 22,69,000 |
| - | 11,00,000 (imported) |
15,00,000 (imported) |
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| Consumption of fertilizers per hectare (including imported ones) |
13 kg | 50 kg | 62 kg |
Study the table given above & answer the following questions:
Q18.1) The consumption of fertilizers per hectare has increased by how many times in 1988-89 in comparison to 1950-51 (Marks 1)
Q18.2) Mention the total quantity of fertilizers (including produced & imported) available to farmers during 1986-87. (Marks 1)
Note:-The following question is for Blind Candidates only in lieu of Q18.
Q18) Why is consumption of fertilizers per hectare in agriculture in India increasing year by year? Give two reasons for it. (Marks 2)
Q19)
Image no.1
Study the above bar diagram carefully & answer the following questions:
Q19.1) Name two countries where the average size of the landholdings is smaller than that of India. (Marks 1)
Q19.2) Compare & contrast merits & demerits of landholdings in India with that of France with reference to mechanisation in farming. (Marks 1)
Note:- The following question is for Blind candidates only in lieu of Q19.
Q19) Write two differences between intensive & extensive farming. (Marks 2)
Q20) Mention the location of India with reference to the Equator & the Prime Meridian. How is India’s geographical location favourable for international trade? Give two points (Marks 1+2=3)
Q21) Explain ‘natural ecosystem’. Why is any attempt to tamper with ecosystem frought with grave Risks? Mention two reasons. (Marks 1+2=3)
Q22) What is a ‘follow land’? Mention two advantages of it to farmers. (Marks 1+2=3)
Q23) What type of climate would India have had, if the Arabian sea, the Bay of Bengal & the Himalayas had not been there? Explain it with reference to temperature & precipitation. (Marks 2+2=4)
Q24) Name the crop season in which rice (Paddy) is grown in India. Mention about climate, soil & two areas where rice is chiefly grown. (Marks 4)
Q25) Explain four points regarding modernisation in Indian Railways. (Marks 4)
Q26) “Coal is an exhaustible resource. There is a great need to conserve it". Suggest and explain five measures to reduce dependence on coal (Marks 5x1=5)
Section D - ECONOMICS
Q27) Distinguish, between Gross Domestic Product and Net Domestic Product. Mention one example (Marks 3)
Q28) Mention three goals given in the preamble of the Indian Constitution. How can ’social justice’ be achieved ? (Marks 3)
Q29) Explain the importance of foreign trade in the economy of India. Mention four points (Marks 4)