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Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
on the title page of the answer-book.
Series :
GEF1H
SET ~
1
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Roll No.
Q.P. Code
SOCIAL SCIENCE
3 80
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80
/ NOTE #
(I) - 25 + 1
Please check that this question paper contains 25 printed pages +1 Map.
(II) - - - -
Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be
written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
(III) - 37
Please check that this question paper contains 37 questions.
(IV) , -
Please write down the Serial Number of the question in the
answer-book at the given place before attempting it.
(V) - 15 -
10.15 10.15 10.30 -
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15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The
question paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to
10.30 a.m., the candidates will read the question paper only and will not
write any answer on the answer-book during this period.
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Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
on the title page of the answer-book.
Series :
GEF1H
SET ~
1
-
Roll No.
Q.P. Code
SOCIAL SCIENCE
3 80
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80
/ NOTE #
(I) - 25 + 1
Please check that this question paper contains 25 printed pages +1 Map.
(II) - - - -
Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be
written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
(III) - 37
Please check that this question paper contains 37 questions.
(IV) , -
Please write down the Serial Number of the question in the
answer-book at the given place before attempting it.
(V) - 15 -
10.15 10.15 10.30 -
-
15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The
question paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to
10.30 a.m., the candidates will read the question paper only and will not
write any answer on the answer-book during this period.
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General Instructions :
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them :
(i) This question paper contains 37 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Question paper is divided into six sections Section A, B, C, D, E
and F.
(iii) Section A Questions no. 1 to 20 are Multiple Choice type questions. Each
question carries 1 mark.
(iv) Section B Questions no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer type questions.
Each question carries 2 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed
40 words.
(v) Section C Questions no. 25 to 29 are Short Answer type questions. Each
question carries 3 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed
60 words.
(vi) Section D Questions no. 30 to 33 are Long Answer (LA) type questions. Each
question carries 5 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed
120 words.
(vii) Section E Questions no. 34 to 36 are Case/Source-based questions with three
sub-questions. Each question carries 4 marks.
(viii) Section F Question no. 37 is Map skill-based question with two parts
37(a) from History (2 marks) and 37(b) from Geography (3 marks). This
question carries total 5 marks.
(ix) In addition to this, NOTE that a separate question has been provided for
Visually Impaired candidates in lieu of questions having visual inputs,
map etc. Such questions are to be attempted by Visually Impaired candidates
only.
SECTION A
(Multiple Choice Questions) (20 1=20)
1. Which one of the following regions became a part of unified Italy in
1866 ? 1
(A) Sardinia-Piedmont
(B) Venetia
(C) Sicily
(D) Papal State
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Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
on the title page of the answer-book.
Series :
GEF1H
SET ~
1
-
Roll No.
Q.P. Code
SOCIAL SCIENCE
3 80
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80
/ NOTE #
(I) - 25 + 1
Please check that this question paper contains 25 printed pages +1 Map.
(II) - - - -
Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be
written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
(III) - 37
Please check that this question paper contains 37 questions.
(IV) , -
Please write down the Serial Number of the question in the
answer-book at the given place before attempting it.
(V) - 15 -
10.15 10.15 10.30 -
-
15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The
question paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to
10.30 a.m., the candidates will read the question paper only and will not
write any answer on the answer-book during this period.
32/1/1
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General Instructions :
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them :
(i) This question paper contains 37 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Question paper is divided into six sections Section A, B, C, D, E
and F.
(iii) Section A Questions no. 1 to 20 are Multiple Choice type questions. Each
question carries 1 mark.
(iv) Section B Questions no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer type questions.
Each question carries 2 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed
40 words.
(v) Section C Questions no. 25 to 29 are Short Answer type questions. Each
question carries 3 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed
60 words.
(vi) Section D Questions no. 30 to 33 are Long Answer (LA) type questions. Each
question carries 5 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed
120 words.
(vii) Section E Questions no. 34 to 36 are Case/Source-based questions with three
sub-questions. Each question carries 4 marks.
(viii) Section F Question no. 37 is Map skill-based question with two parts
37(a) from History (2 marks) and 37(b) from Geography (3 marks). This
question carries total 5 marks.
(ix) In addition to this, NOTE that a separate question has been provided for
Visually Impaired candidates in lieu of questions having visual inputs,
map etc. Such questions are to be attempted by Visually Impaired candidates
only.
SECTION A
(Multiple Choice Questions) (20 1=20)
1. Which one of the following regions became a part of unified Italy in
1866 ? 1
(A) Sardinia-Piedmont
(B) Venetia
(C) Sicily
(D) Papal State
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2. Read the following reasons of migration of people from Europe to America
till the 19
th
century and choose the correct option : 1
I. Poverty and hunger
II. Slaves for sale
III. Wide spread of diseases
IV. Religious conflicts and persecution
Options :
(A) Only I, II and III are correct.
(B) Only II, III and IV are correct.
(C) Only I, III and IV are correct.
(D) Only I, II and IV are correct.
3. The author of is : 1
(A) Marco Polo
(B) Columbus
(C) Vasco da Gama
(D) Alfred Crosby
4. Assume you are doing research on 15
th
century print culture. Which of
the following would be the most significant advantage for your research ? 1
(A) Easier access to rare manuscripts
(B) Reduced need for libraries
(C) Increase in the ability to copy text by hand
(D) Increased speed and accuracy of print
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Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
on the title page of the answer-book.
Series :
GEF1H
SET ~
1
-
Roll No.
Q.P. Code
SOCIAL SCIENCE
3 80
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80
/ NOTE #
(I) - 25 + 1
Please check that this question paper contains 25 printed pages +1 Map.
(II) - - - -
Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be
written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
(III) - 37
Please check that this question paper contains 37 questions.
(IV) , -
Please write down the Serial Number of the question in the
answer-book at the given place before attempting it.
(V) - 15 -
10.15 10.15 10.30 -
-
15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The
question paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to
10.30 a.m., the candidates will read the question paper only and will not
write any answer on the answer-book during this period.
32/1/1
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General Instructions :
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them :
(i) This question paper contains 37 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Question paper is divided into six sections Section A, B, C, D, E
and F.
(iii) Section A Questions no. 1 to 20 are Multiple Choice type questions. Each
question carries 1 mark.
(iv) Section B Questions no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer type questions.
Each question carries 2 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed
40 words.
(v) Section C Questions no. 25 to 29 are Short Answer type questions. Each
question carries 3 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed
60 words.
(vi) Section D Questions no. 30 to 33 are Long Answer (LA) type questions. Each
question carries 5 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed
120 words.
(vii) Section E Questions no. 34 to 36 are Case/Source-based questions with three
sub-questions. Each question carries 4 marks.
(viii) Section F Question no. 37 is Map skill-based question with two parts
37(a) from History (2 marks) and 37(b) from Geography (3 marks). This
question carries total 5 marks.
(ix) In addition to this, NOTE that a separate question has been provided for
Visually Impaired candidates in lieu of questions having visual inputs,
map etc. Such questions are to be attempted by Visually Impaired candidates
only.
SECTION A
(Multiple Choice Questions) (20 1=20)
1. Which one of the following regions became a part of unified Italy in
1866 ? 1
(A) Sardinia-Piedmont
(B) Venetia
(C) Sicily
(D) Papal State
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2. Read the following reasons of migration of people from Europe to America
till the 19
th
century and choose the correct option : 1
I. Poverty and hunger
II. Slaves for sale
III. Wide spread of diseases
IV. Religious conflicts and persecution
Options :
(A) Only I, II and III are correct.
(B) Only II, III and IV are correct.
(C) Only I, III and IV are correct.
(D) Only I, II and IV are correct.
3. The author of is : 1
(A) Marco Polo
(B) Columbus
(C) Vasco da Gama
(D) Alfred Crosby
4. Assume you are doing research on 15
th
century print culture. Which of
the following would be the most significant advantage for your research ? 1
(A) Easier access to rare manuscripts
(B) Reduced need for libraries
(C) Increase in the ability to copy text by hand
(D) Increased speed and accuracy of print
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5. Arrange the following categories of forests in India from the largest to the
smallest in terms of area and choose the correct option : 1
I. Reserved
II. Protected
III. Unclassed
Options :
(A) III, II, I
(B) I, II, III
(C) II, III, I
(D) III, I, II
6. 1
(A) Madhya Pradesh
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) Maharashtra
7. Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option : 1
Column I
(Dam)
Column II
(River)
a. Hirakud i. Chambal
b. Gandhi Sagar ii. Krishna
c. Nagarjuna Sagar iii. Kaveri
d. Mettur iv. Mahanadi
Options :
(A) a-iv, b-i, c-iii, d-ii
(B) a-i, b-ii, c-iv, d-iii
(C) a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii
(D) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
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Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
on the title page of the answer-book.
Series :
GEF1H
SET ~
1
-
Roll No.
Q.P. Code
SOCIAL SCIENCE
3 80
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80
/ NOTE #
(I) - 25 + 1
Please check that this question paper contains 25 printed pages +1 Map.
(II) - - - -
Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be
written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
(III) - 37
Please check that this question paper contains 37 questions.
(IV) , -
Please write down the Serial Number of the question in the
answer-book at the given place before attempting it.
(V) - 15 -
10.15 10.15 10.30 -
-
15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The
question paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to
10.30 a.m., the candidates will read the question paper only and will not
write any answer on the answer-book during this period.
32/1/1
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General Instructions :
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them :
(i) This question paper contains 37 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Question paper is divided into six sections Section A, B, C, D, E
and F.
(iii) Section A Questions no. 1 to 20 are Multiple Choice type questions. Each
question carries 1 mark.
(iv) Section B Questions no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer type questions.
Each question carries 2 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed
40 words.
(v) Section C Questions no. 25 to 29 are Short Answer type questions. Each
question carries 3 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed
60 words.
(vi) Section D Questions no. 30 to 33 are Long Answer (LA) type questions. Each
question carries 5 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed
120 words.
(vii) Section E Questions no. 34 to 36 are Case/Source-based questions with three
sub-questions. Each question carries 4 marks.
(viii) Section F Question no. 37 is Map skill-based question with two parts
37(a) from History (2 marks) and 37(b) from Geography (3 marks). This
question carries total 5 marks.
(ix) In addition to this, NOTE that a separate question has been provided for
Visually Impaired candidates in lieu of questions having visual inputs,
map etc. Such questions are to be attempted by Visually Impaired candidates
only.
SECTION A
(Multiple Choice Questions) (20 1=20)
1. Which one of the following regions became a part of unified Italy in
1866 ? 1
(A) Sardinia-Piedmont
(B) Venetia
(C) Sicily
(D) Papal State
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32/1/1 Page 5 of 27 P.T.O.
2. Read the following reasons of migration of people from Europe to America
till the 19
th
century and choose the correct option : 1
I. Poverty and hunger
II. Slaves for sale
III. Wide spread of diseases
IV. Religious conflicts and persecution
Options :
(A) Only I, II and III are correct.
(B) Only II, III and IV are correct.
(C) Only I, III and IV are correct.
(D) Only I, II and IV are correct.
3. The author of is : 1
(A) Marco Polo
(B) Columbus
(C) Vasco da Gama
(D) Alfred Crosby
4. Assume you are doing research on 15
th
century print culture. Which of
the following would be the most significant advantage for your research ? 1
(A) Easier access to rare manuscripts
(B) Reduced need for libraries
(C) Increase in the ability to copy text by hand
(D) Increased speed and accuracy of print
#
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5. Arrange the following categories of forests in India from the largest to the
smallest in terms of area and choose the correct option : 1
I. Reserved
II. Protected
III. Unclassed
Options :
(A) III, II, I
(B) I, II, III
(C) II, III, I
(D) III, I, II
6. 1
(A) Madhya Pradesh
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) Maharashtra
7. Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option : 1
Column I
(Dam)
Column II
(River)
a. Hirakud i. Chambal
b. Gandhi Sagar ii. Krishna
c. Nagarjuna Sagar iii. Kaveri
d. Mettur iv. Mahanadi
Options :
(A) a-iv, b-i, c-iii, d-ii
(B) a-i, b-ii, c-iv, d-iii
(C) a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii
(D) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
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8. Choose the correct option regarding major states involved in the
Krishna Godavari issue : 1
(A) Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu
(B) Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
(C) Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
(D) Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
9. Imagine you are travelling from Delhi to Chandigarh to attend a
wedding, by road in January. Which of the following crops will you notice
prominently in the fields during the journey ? 1
(A) Paddy
(B) Maize
(C) Wheat
(D) Jowar
10. Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct option : 1
Assertion (A) : Minerals are an indispensable part of our lives.
Reason (R) : All living things need minerals.
Options :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
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