CBSE Social Science Self-Practice Test Paper : Set V
1. Examine the role of museums in preservation of our heritage.
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2. What do you mean by the term ‘Sanskrit!’? Narrate two principal features of Indian culture.
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3. Account for the increase in India’s exports during the last two decades.
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4. Why is there a growing concern for shifting industry from urban areas?
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5. Why is conservation of minerals important?
What are the two main objectives of conserving mineral resources?
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6. What do you mean by diminishing returns? What are its implications for agriculture?
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7. Why is disarmament necessary?
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8. Name two important left-wing militant organisations working in different parts of the country.
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9. Mention important sources of social tension in India.
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10. What are the components of human development?
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11. Mention various measures taken by the Government of India to check corruption.
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12. State the various ways in which a consumer can be exploited in India.
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13. What is inflation? How is it measured?
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14. What is a stupa? Name any two places where stupas are found.
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15. Describe the historical importance of ancient sites and mounds.
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16. How are the water resources of India geographically distributed?
What is cultivable waste? How can it be reclaimed?
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17. What is print media? Describe its importance in modern times.
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18. What measures would you suggest for protection of environment?
What is the role of WTO? What two benefits will India get by being a member of WTO?
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19. What do you mean by capital? What are its different types? What is the use of capital?
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20. Mention the important mountain ranges in our country.
“India’s living heritage can be seen and felt in our everyday life.” Explain with four examples.
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21. Explain why rice cultivation is spreading north-west and wheat cultivation shifting westwards and to central India.
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22. What do you mean by globalisation? Evaluate the impact of globalisation on Indian agriculture.
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23. What is our latest priority in industry: self-sufficiency or a higher degree of efficiency and competitiveness?
Why and how did people from ancient times harness and conserve water. Support your answers by explaining any five examples.
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24. What is foreign policy? What is its importance? State the constitutional provisions that guide India’s foreign policy.
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25. What are the three components of Human Development Index? What does this index indicate?
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26. “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 the answer.
Enlist any six rights of the child as recommended by the United Nations Convention 1992.
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27. (a) On an outline map of India, show the following rivers:
(i) River Jhelum;
(ii) River Gomti;
(iii) River Mahi.
(b) In an outline map of India, show the location of the headquarters of the following railway zones:
(i) Northern;
(ii) Southern;
(iii) Central.
© On an outline map of India, show and label the following:
(i) Headquarter of Eastern Railway Zone;
(ii) Northernmost point of the Golden Quadrilateral Project;
(iii) Hyderabad Software Technology Park.
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