Social Science · Sample Paper 3

General instructions

Section A · Objective

1. Question 11 mark

   The 'Reign of Terror' in France (1793–94) is associated with

   1. A.Napoleon
   2. B.Robespierre
   3. C.Louis XVI
   4. D.Mirabeau
2. Question 21 mark

   Which right did the Declaration of the Rights of Man NOT give in 1789?

   1. A.equality before law
   2. B.freedom of speech
   3. C.right to vote for women
   4. D.right to property
3. Question 31 mark

   Who was the Tsar of Russia during the 1917 revolution?

   1. A.Peter the Great
   2. B.Nicholas II
   3. C.Alexander II
   4. D.Lenin
4. Question 41 mark

   The Weimar Republic was weakened by

   1. A.the Great Depression and hyperinflation
   2. B.victory in the First World War
   3. C.the Russian Revolution only
   4. D.the French Revolution
5. Question 51 mark

   The Dutch introduced the 'blandongdiensten' system in Java, which forced villagers to

   1. A.pay rent in cash
   2. B.provide free labour for cutting and transporting timber
   3. C.grow rice only
   4. D.leave the forests
6. Question 61 mark

   The Dhangars are a pastoral community of

   1. A.Rajasthan
   2. B.Maharashtra
   3. C.Jammu and Kashmir
   4. D.Karnataka
7. Question 71 mark

   The total area of India is about

   1. A.2.4 million km²
   2. B.3.28 million km²
   3. C.4.5 million km²
   4. D.1.5 million km²
8. Question 81 mark

   Which island group of India lies in the Arabian Sea?

   1. A.Andaman
   2. B.Nicobar
   3. C.Lakshadweep
   4. D.Sri Lanka
9. Question 91 mark

   The Northern Plains are formed by the deposits of

   1. A.the Himalayan rivers
   2. B.volcanic eruptions
   3. C.glaciers only
   4. D.sea waves
10. Question 101 mark

    Which is the longest river of peninsular India?

    1. A.Krishna
    2. B.Godavari
    3. C.Kaveri
    4. D.Narmada
11. Question 111 mark

    Mawsynram receives the highest rainfall in the world because of

    1. A.its location on the windward side of the Khasi hills
    2. B.the Thar desert
    3. C.cold currents
    4. D.western disturbances
12. Question 121 mark

    Mangrove forests are also called

    1. A.tropical evergreen forests
    2. B.tidal forests
    3. C.thorn forests
    4. D.montane forests
13. Question 131 mark

    According to the 2011 Census, India's literacy rate was about

    1. A.64%
    2. B.74%
    3. C.84%
    4. D.54%
14. Question 141 mark

    Which of these is NOT a feature of democracy?

    1. A.free and fair elections
    2. B.rule of law
    3. C.one-party rule with no opposition
    4. D.respect for rights
15. Question 151 mark

    The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution on

    1. A.26 January 1950
    2. B.26 November 1949
    3. C.15 August 1947
    4. D.9 December 1946
16. Question 161 mark

    The Election Commission of India is headed by the

    1. A.President
    2. B.Chief Election Commissioner
    3. C.Prime Minister
    4. D.Chief Justice
17. Question 171 mark

    Which House of Parliament has the final say on money bills?

    1. A.Rajya Sabha
    2. B.Lok Sabha
    3. C.both equally
    4. D.the President
18. Question 181 mark

    The National Human Rights Commission was set up in

    1. A.1950
    2. B.1993
    3. C.1976
    4. D.2005
19. Question 191 mark

    Which of these is a primary sector activity?

    1. A.teaching
    2. B.fishing
    3. C.manufacturing
    4. D.banking
20. Question 201 mark

    Antyodaya Anna Yojana was launched to help

    1. A.middle-class families
    2. B.the poorest of the poor households
    3. C.farmers with large holdings
    4. D.industrial workers only

Section B · Very short answer

1. Question 212 marks

   Who were the 'kulaks'? Why did Stalin target them?

2. OR

   Question 212 marks

   What was shifting cultivation? Why did the British ban it?

3. Question 222 marks

   Distinguish between the Bhabar and the Terai.

4. Question 232 marks

   Why do we need a constitution? Give two reasons.

5. OR

   Question 232 marks

   Name any two Fundamental Rights that protect citizens against exploitation and inequality.

6. Question 242 marks

   What is the poverty line? How is it estimated in India?

Section C · Short answer

1. Question 253 marks

   Describe three ways in which the Nazis tried to control children in Germany.

2. OR

   Question 253 marks

   How did the Maasai lose their grazing lands?

3. Question 263 marks

   Describe three characteristics of the tropical deciduous forests of India.

4. Question 273 marks

   What makes elections in India democratic? Give three points.

5. OR

   Question 273 marks

   Explain three functions of the Supreme Court of India.

6. Question 283 marks

   What are the non-farm activities in Palampur? Explain any three.

7. Question 293 marks

   Why is educated unemployment a problem in India? Explain three effects of unemployment.

Section D · Long answer

1. Question 305 marks

   Describe the legacy of the French Revolution for the people of the world.

2. OR

   Question 305 marks

   Explain the main features of Stalin's collectivisation programme and its effects.

3. Question 315 marks

   Explain the role of rivers in the economy and the main causes of river pollution, with ways to control it.

4. OR

   Question 315 marks

   'India occupies an important strategic position in South Asia.' Explain with five points.

5. Question 325 marks

   Explain the arguments against democracy and why democracy is still considered a better form of government.

6. Question 335 marks

   Explain the anti-poverty measures taken by the Government of India.

7. OR

   Question 335 marks

   What is the Public Distribution System? Explain its role and the problems it faces.

Section E · Case-based

1. Question 344 marks

   Case study — Hitler's rise to power. The Great Depression hit Germany hard. Factories shut down, millions lost their jobs and the middle class feared losing their savings. Hitler promised to build a strong nation, undo the injustice of the Versailles Treaty, restore the dignity of Germans, and provide employment. His party used grand rallies, Nazi symbols and propaganda to project him as a messiah.

   (i) Which economic event helped Hitler gain support? (1 mark)

   (ii) Name one promise Hitler made to the people. (1 mark)

   (iii) Explain two methods the Nazis used to win support. (2 marks)

2. Question 354 marks

   Case study — The retreating monsoon. During October and November, the monsoon trough over the northern plains weakens and is replaced by high pressure. The south-west monsoon winds withdraw. Clear skies and rising temperature lead to oppressive 'October heat'. The low-pressure conditions shift to the Bay of Bengal, causing cyclonic depressions that bring heavy rain to the eastern coast.

   (i) Why do the monsoon winds withdraw in October? (1 mark)

   (ii) What is 'October heat'? (1 mark)

   (iii) Why does the Coromandel coast get much of its rainfall during this season? (2 marks)

3. Question 364 marks

   Case study — The guiding values of the Constitution. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution begins with 'We, the people of India'. It describes India as a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic and aims to secure justice, liberty, equality and fraternity for all citizens. Courts often refer to the Preamble to interpret the Constitution.

   (i) What do the words 'We, the people of India' signify? (1 mark)

   (ii) What does 'republic' mean? (1 mark)

   (iii) Explain the meaning of 'fraternity' and 'secular' as used in the Preamble. (2 marks)

Section F · Map skills

1. Question 375 marks

   Map skills (text based). In the printed board paper you would mark these on an outline map. Here, name each place.

   (a) History — 2 marks

   (i) The country whose forests were managed by the Dutch, as described in 'Forest Society and Colonialism'.

   (ii) The city that became the capital of Soviet Russia in 1918.

   (b) Geography — 3 marks

   (iii) The highest peak of India (in the Himalayas).

   (iv) The river that originates at Amarkantak and flows west into the Arabian Sea.

   (v) The state with the highest literacy rate according to the 2011 Census.