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1) Name the writer of the novel ‘Anandamath.’
Ans: Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
2) Name the river which is related to ‘National Waterways’ No. 1
Ans: Ganga.
3) How do ‘pressure groups’ form ?
Ans: Pressure groups are formed when people with common occupation interest, aspirations or opinion come together in order to achieve a common objective.
4) Explain the meaning of ‘challenge.’
Ans: A Challenge is not just any problem. We usually call only those difficulties a challenge which are significant and can be overcome. A challenge is a difficulty that carries within it an opportunity for progress.
5) Give an example of any ‘pressure group’ of India which functions as a branch of ‘political party.’
Ans: Trade unions/Students’ organizations, INTUC, AITUC, ABVP, NISU.
6) Highlight the inherent problem in double coincidence of wants.
Ans: The inherent problem in double coincidence of wants is that both parties have to agree to sell and buy each others commodities.
7) Give any one example of consumer’s ‘right to choose.’
Ans: If a person wants to buy toothpaste and the shop owner says that she can sell the toothpaste only if the customer buys toothbrush. If you are not interested in buying the brush, you have right to deny.
8) If you want to extract information about the functions of any government department, which right would you exercise ?
Ans: RTI Act (Right to Information Act)
9) Describe any three steps taken by the French revolutionaries to create a sense of collective identity amongst the French people.
Ans: Collective identity amongst French People:
i.) The ideas of La patrie (the father land) and le citoyen(the citizen) emphasised the notion of a united community enjoying equal rights under a constitution.
ii.) A new French flag the tricolor, was chosen to replace the formal Royal standard.
iii.) A centralized administrative system was put in place and it formulated uniform laws for all citizens within its territory.
iv.) Internal customs duties and dues were abolished.
v.) A uniform system of weights and measures was adopted.
vi.) Any other relevant point.
Or
Describe any three changes that came in the life of Vietnamese after the colonisation of Vietnam by the French.
Ans: Change in the life of Vietnamese:
i.) Conflict with the colonizers in all areas of life.
ii.) The most visible form of French control was military and economic
domination.
iii.) French built a system that tried to reshape the culture of the
Vietnamese.
iv.) Nationalism in Vietnam merged through the efforts of different
sections of society to fight against the French and all they represented.
v.) Any other relevant point.
10) Why did Gandhiji decide to launch a nationwide Satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act 1919 ? Explain any three reasons.
Ans: Nationwide Satyagraha:
i.) This act had been hurriedly passed through the Imperial Legislative
Council despite the united opposition of the Indian members.
ii.) It gave the government enormous powers to repress political activities.
iii.) Allowed detention of political prisoners without trial for two years.
iv.) Any other relevant point.
11) Evaluate the contribution of folklore, songs, popular prints etc., in shaping the nationalism during freedom struggle.
Ans: Role of folklore:
i.) History and fiction, folklore and songs, popular prints and symbols, all
played a part in the making of Nationalism.
ii.) Identity of India came to be visually associated with the image of
Bharat Mata.
iii.) In the 1870s Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay wrote’Vande Mataram’
as a hymn to the motherland.
iv.) Idea of Nationalism also developed through a movement to revive
Indian folklore.
v.) Any other relevant point.
12) Describe any three characteristics of ‘Odisha-Jharkhand belt’ of iron ore in India.
Ans: Odisha- Jharkhand Belt:
i.) In Odisha high grade hematite ore is found.
ii.) It is found in Badampahar mines in the Mayurbhauj and Kendujhar
districts.
iii.) In the adjoining Singbhum district of Jharkhand hematite iron ore is
mined in Gua and Noamundi.
iv.) Any other relevant point.
13) Explain with examples the interdependence of agriculture and industries.
Ans: Interdependence of agriculture and industry :
i.) The agro-industries in India have given a major boost to agriculture by
rising its productivity.
ii.) They depend on the latter for raw materials.
iii.) They sell their products such as irrigation pumps, fertilisesrs,
insecticides, pesticides and PVC pipe, machines and tools etc. to the farmers.
iv.) Development and competitiveness of manufacturing industries has not
only assisted agriculturists in increasing their productions, but also
made the production processes very efficient.
v.) Any other relevant point.
14) Why do the movement of goods and services from one place to another require fast and efficient means of transport ? Explain with examples.
Ans: Requirement of efficient means of transport:
i.) We use different materials and services in our daily life. Some of these
are available in our immediate surroundings, while other requirements
are met by bringing things from other places.
ii.) Goods and services do not move from supply locales to demand
locales on their own. The movement of these goods and services from
their supply locations to demand locations necessitates the need for
transport.
iii.) The products come to the consumers by transportation.
iv.) The pace of development of a country depends upon the production of
goods and services as well as their movement over space.
v.) Any other relevant point.
15) Differentiate between Nepal’s movement and Bolivia’s popular struggle.
Ans: Nepal’s Movement different from Bolivia:
i.) Both stories are from very different contexts.
ii.) The movement in Nepal was to establish democracy while the struggle
in Bolivia involved claims on an elected democratic government.
iii.) The popular struggle in Bolivia was about one specific policy while
the struggle in Nepal was about the foundation of the country’s
politics.
iv.) The impact of both the struggles was different at different levels.
v.) Any other relevant difference.
16) How do the pressure groups and movements influence politics ? Explain with examples.
Ans: Pressure groups and Movements influence politics:
i.) They try to gain public support and
sympathy for their goals and activities by carrying out information
campaign, organizing meeting, filing petition etc. Most of these groups influence the media.
ii.) They often organize protest activity like strike or disrupting govt. programme.
iii.) Sometimes political parties grow out of movements.
iv.) Most of the leaders of such groups are usually activists or leaders of
parties. They influence politics.
v.) Some persons from Pressure groups or movement groups may
participate in official bodies and committees that often advise the government.
vi.) Any other relevant point.
17) Analyse any three values that make democracy better.
Ans: Values that make democracy better:
i.) Provides equality among citizens.
ii.) Enhances the dignity of the individual.
iii.) Improves the quality of decision making.
iv.) Provides methods to resolve conflicts.
v.) Allows to correct mistakes.
vi.) Guarantees rights of citizens.
vii.) Any other relevant point.
18) “Banks are efficient medium of exchange.” Support the statement with arguments.
Ans: Banks are efficient medium of exchange:
i.) Demand deposits share the essential features of money.
ii.) The facility of cheque against demand deposit make it possible to
directly settle payment without use of cash.
iii.) Demand deposits are accepted widely as a means of payment.
iv.) Any other point.
19) Examine any three conditions which should be taken care of by multinational companies to set up their production units.
Ans: Three conditions are:
i.) Close to the market.
ii.) Skilled and unskilled labour available at low cost.
iii.) Govt. policies.
iv.) Any other relevant point.
20) Analyse any three reasons for the beginning of the consumer movement in India.
Ans: Reasons for the beginning of the Consumers Movement:
i.) Dissatisfaction of the consumers.
ii.) Many unfair practices were being indulged in by the sellers.
iii.) No legal system available to consumers to protect them from
exploitation.
iv.) Any other relevant point.
21) Who hosted ‘Vienna Congress’ in 1815 ? Analyse the main changes brought by the ‘Vienna Treaty.’
Ans: Vienna Congress: The Congress was hosted by the Austrian Chancellor
“Duke Metternich”. (1)
i.) The Bourbon dynasty which had been deposed during the French
Revolution was restored to power.
ii.) France lost the territories it had annexed under Napoleon
iii.) A series of states were setup on the boundaries of France to prevent
French extension in future.
iv.) Kingdom of the Netherlands, included Belgium was setup.
v.) Prussia was given important new territories on its western frontiers.
vi.) Any other relevant point.
or
Analyse the role of ‘Hoa-Hao’ movement to arouse anti-imperialist sentiments in Vietnam.
Ans: Hoa-Hao Movement:
i.) It drew on religious ideas popular in anti French uprising of 19th
century.
ii.) The founder Hoa-Hua performed miracles and help the poor.
iii.) He criticised against the useless expenditure and had a wide appeal.
iv.) Opposed the sale of child brides, gambling and the use of alcohol and
opium.
v.) Political parties often drew upon their support, but were uneasy about
their activities.
vi.) Significance of these movements in arousing imperialist sentiments
should not be underestimated.
vii.) They could not control or discipline these groups nor support their
rituals and practices.
viii.) Any other relevant point.
22) “Plantation workers had their own understanding of Mahatma Gandhi’s ideas and the notion of ‘Swaraj’.” Support the statement.
Ans: Plantation workers had their own understanding of Mahatma Gandhis’
ideas and the notion of ‘Swaraj’:
i.) Freedom meant the right to move freely in and out of the confined
space.
ii.) Retaining a link with the village from which they had come.
iii.) Plantation workers were not permitted to leave the tea gardens without
permission and in fact they were rarely given.
iv.) When they heard of the Non-cooperation Movement, thousands of
workers defied the authorities, left the plantation and headed home.
v.) They believed that Gandhi Raj was coming and every one would be
given land in their own villages.
vi.) Any other relevant point.
23) ‘Energy saved is energy produced.’ Assess the statement.
Ans: Energy saved is energy produced:
India is presently one of the least energy efficient countries in the world. We have to adopt a cautious approach for judicious use of our limited energy resources. For example:
i.) As concerned citizens we can do our bit by using public transport
systems instead of individual vehicles.
ii.) Switching off electricity when not in use.
iii.) Using power saving devices.
iv.) Using non-conventional sources of energy.
v.) After all “energy saved is energy produced”.
vi.) Any other relevant point.
24) Explain any two main challenges faced by the jute industry in India. Explain any three objectives of National Jute Policy.
Ans: Challenges faced by the jute industry:
i.) Stiff competition in the international market from synthetic substitutes.
ii.) To stimulate demand the products need to be diversified.
iii.) Stiff competition from the other competitors like Bangladesh, Brazil etc.
iv.) Any other relevant point.
Objective of National Jute policy:
i.) Increasing productivity
ii.) Improving quality.
iii.) Ensuring good prices to the jute farmers.
iv.) Enhancing the yield per hectare.
v.) Any other relevant points.
25) “Democracy is very important for promoting dignity and freedom of the citizens.” Support the statement with arguments.
Ans: Democracy promotes dignity and freedom of the citizens:
i.) The passion for respect and freedom are the basis of democracy.
ii.) Democracy is based on equality.
iii.) Respect and equal treatment of women are necessary ingredients of a
democratic society.
iv.) Legal basis which works on the principle of individual freedom and
dignity.
v.) Democracy in India has strengthened the claim of the disadvantaged
and discriminated castes for equal status and equal opportunity.
vi.) Any other relevant point.
26) Describe any five efforts made to reform political parties in India.
Ans: Efforts to reform for political parties in India:
i.) The constitution was amended to prevent elected MLAs and MPs from
changing parties to stop defection.
ii.) The Supreme Court passed an order to reduce the influence of money
and criminals.
iii.) It is mandatory for every candidate who contests election to file an
affidavit giving details of his properly and criminal cases pending
against him.
iv.) The election commission paved an order making it necessary for
political parties to hold their organizational elections and file their
Income tax return.
v.) The new system has made a lot of information available to the public.
vi.) Any other relevant point.
27) “ ‘Self Help Groups’ help borrowers to overcome the problem of lack of collateral.” Examine the statement.
Ans: Self Help Group:
i.) In a self help group most of the important decisions regarding the
savings and loan activities are taken by the group members.
ii.) Group members are well known to each other. They belong to the
same society.
iii.) Also, it is the group which is responsible for the repayment of the
loan.
iv.) Any case of non repayment of loan by any one member is followed up
seriously by other members in the group.
v.) Due to this feature, banks are willing to land to the poor women when
organised in SHGS, even though they have no collateral as such.
vi.) Any other relevant point.
28) Describe the contribution of technology in promoting the process of globalisation.
Ans: Improvement in technology:
i.) Past fifty years have seen several improvement in transportation
technology.
ii.) This has made much faster delivery of goods across long distance
possible at former costs.
iii.) In recent times technology in the areas of telecommunication,
computers and internet has been changing rapidly.
iv.) Technology has facilitated the satellite communication devices.
v.) Telecommunication facilities are used to contact one another around
the world.
vi.) Internet also allows us to send instant electronic mail(e-mail)
talk(voice mail) across the world at negligible costs.
vii.) Technology has facilitated the satellite communication devices.
viii.) Any other relevant point.
29) Three features A, B and C are marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked on the map :
A.) The place, related to the calling off the ‘Non-Cooperation Movement.’
B.) The place where the ‘Peasant’s Satyagraha’ was started.
C.) Name the place where ‘Indian National Congress’ session was held.
Ans:
30) On the given political outline map of India locate and label the
following with appropriate symbols :
A.) Salem – Iron and Steel Centre
B.) Kandla – Major Sea Port
C.) Hyderabad – Software Technology Park
Ans: