Qp Social Science 1.docx

1.Who set up the Indian Forest Service in India ? Who were the Dhangars ? What was enclosure system ? 2.What does ‘monsoon’ imply ? 3.What is an Electoral Roll ? 4.Why democratic governments insist on institutions ? Give two reasons. 5.Why are the Rights guaranteed by the Indian Constitution called Fundamental Rights? Mention any two points. 6.Name any two social groups which are most vulnerable to poverty. 7.What is poverty ? 8.Mention any two co-operative societies working in different states of India. 9.Why did the people of Bastar rise in revolt against the British ? Explain any three laws which were introduced by the colonial government in India and changed the lives of pastoralists. Why did Indian farmers oppose to grow opium ? Explain any three reasons. 10.What were the differences between amateurs and professionals ? Explain the efforts undertaken by the different Indians to design a national dress. 11.Explain why cricket became popular in India and the West Indies. Can you give reasons why it did not become popular in South America ? What were the ‘Sumptuary Laws’ in France ? Explain. 12.’India’s climate has characteristics of tropical as well as subtropical climates.’ Justify. 13.“The climate is one of the most important factors in deciding the character and extent of vegetation.” Explain. 14.Study the given figure carefully, and answer the following questions

(a)Which state has the highest share in population ? (b)Which state has the lowest share in population ? (c)What is the share of Bihar in India’s population ? 15.Compare the powers of both the Houses of the Indian Parliament.

16.Explain: (a)Right to Freedom of Religion (b)Right against Exploitation 17.What makes election in India democratic ? Explain. 18.“Poverty reduction is expected to make better progress in the next ten to fifteen years”. Mention any three factors which would be responsible for this. 19.What is FCI ? What are the functions of FCI ? 20.What are the major limitations of PDS ? Mention any three. 21.Why were the Kalangs of Java known as a community of skilled forest cutters ? Give reasons to explain why the Maasai Community lost their grazing lands. What were the impact of enclosures on the poor fanners ? Explain 22.What was Pentangular Tournament ? Why did Gandhiji condemn it ? How did Mahatma Gandhi’s idea of Khadi become a symbolic weapon against British rule ? 23.What is climate ? Mention any four factors which influence the climate of India. 24.Mention any five features of Tropical Evergreen Forests. 25.’Prime Minister is the leader of the Cabinet or the House’. Justify by giving five examples. 26. “What are the major powers and functions of the President ? 27.Question Based on OTBA. 28.Question Based on OTBA. 29.1 On the given political map of India locate and mark 3 1. State related to Madras Presidency 2. Areas of India known as tribal conflict 3. State related to Gonds 29.2 On the same political map of India locate and mark 1. State related to pastoral community : Kurumas 2. A state where Gujjars move 3. A state where Bhotias live

29.3. On the given outline map of United States of America locate and mark the following : (i)Cotton belt (ii)Wheat areas (iii) Pasture region

30.1 Two features – A and B are shown in the outline political map of India. Identify these features with the help of following information and write their correct names on the lines marked in the map. A – Meteorological station in Jammu and Kashmir B – A type of vegetation

30.2 Locate and label the following items on the same map of India with appropriate symbols. 1 Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary