CBSE Social Science Self-Practice Test Paper : Set II
1. Give a brief account of Bhakti literature.
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2. “Indian culture has sought unity in diversity.” Elaborate.
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3. Differentiate between perennial and inundation canals.
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4. What is (i) subsistence farming; (ii) shifting cultivation?
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5. Mention the various pre-requisites for a natural gift to become a resource.
How are human resources important for development of natural resources?
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6. Mention the different types of forests found in India.
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7. What is an economy? Define the term ‘economic development’.
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8. How does population growth create unemployment?
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9. “India is a developing economy.” Justify this statement.
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10. Bring out the positive effects of recent economic reforms in India, (any two)
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11. State the rights of consumers in India, (any two)
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12. Mention the factors that are responsible for making terrorism a global phenomenon.
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13. Mention various factors which are responsible for the growth of communalism in India, (any two)
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14. Discuss the threats to our heritage.
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15. What is the principal identity of our archaeological heritage?
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16. What steps have been taken in India for discovering and prospecting underground wealth?
“India is an agricultural country.” Comment.
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17. Describe in brief the main features of the National Highway Development Project being executed by the government.
Examine the relationship between economic growth and the composition of trade.
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18. “Price-rise is good for the economy.” Justify
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19. Define corruption. How does corruption obstruct the economic and yocial development of a country?
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20. Describe each of the following: (t) Sarai; (ii) Haveli; (iii) Dargah; (iu) Funerary monuments; (u) Kos minar; (ui) Natural rock shelter.
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21. What are the effects of rising pressure of population on land? Suggest suitable moasurey for controlling land degradation.
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22. Evaluate the impact of globalisation on Indian agriculture.
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23. Describe cotton textile industry in India. Discuss its development in India.
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24. Evaluate the impact of the WTO on the Indian economy.
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25. What is Human Development Index? Wrhat are its components? What does it indicate?
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26. What do you mean by standards? Mention a few organisations which provide certification of standardisation in India
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27. (a) On an outline map of India, show the following:
(i) River Kaveri;
(ii) Satpura Range;
(iii) A city situated on River Godavari.
(b) On an outline map of India, show
(i) Major wheat-growing area;
(ii) Groundnut-producing area.
© On an outline map of India, locate and label the following:
(i) Pune Software Technology Park;
(ii) Jute growing area;
(iii) Black soil area.
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