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Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
on the title page of the answer-book.
Series :
FEH3G
SET ~
1
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Roll No.
Q.P. Code
SOCIAL SCIENCE
3 80
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80
/ NOTE #
(I) - 21 + 1
Please check that this question paper contains 21 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.
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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 :
FEH3G
SET ~
1
-
Roll No.
Q.P. Code
SOCIAL SCIENCE
3 80
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80
/ NOTE #
(I) - 21 + 1
Please check that this question paper contains 21 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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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 languages is included in the Eighth Schedule
of the Indian Constitution ? 1
(A) Bhojpuri (B) Magadhi
(C) Rajasthani (D) Tamil
2. In which one of the following organs of India are women taking
advantage of reservation ? 1
(A) Municipality (B) Legislative Council
(C) Rajya Sabha (D) Judiciary
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Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
on the title page of the answer-book.
Series :
FEH3G
SET ~
1
-
Roll No.
Q.P. Code
SOCIAL SCIENCE
3 80
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80
/ NOTE #
(I) - 21 + 1
Please check that this question paper contains 21 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 languages is included in the Eighth Schedule
of the Indian Constitution ? 1
(A) Bhojpuri (B) Magadhi
(C) Rajasthani (D) Tamil
2. In which one of the following organs of India are women taking
advantage of reservation ? 1
(A) Municipality (B) Legislative Council
(C) Rajya Sabha (D) Judiciary
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3. Choose the correctly matched pair from the following : 1
(A) Concurrent List Education
(B) Concurrent List Defence
(C) Concurrent List Police
(D) Concurrent List Trade
4. Which of the following statements represent gender equality ? 1
(A)
(B) Restricting women to household chores.
(C) Providing more rights to men.
(D) Providing voting rights equally to men and women.
5. To reform the party system, which of the following tasks have been made
compulsory for the political parties ? Choose the most appropriate option. 1
I. It is now compulsory for all the political parties to file income tax
returns.
II. It is now compulsory for all parties to have one-third women
candidates.
III. It is now compulsory for all the political parties to hold their
organisational election.
IV. It is now compulsory for all candidates to disclose information
about pending criminal cases against them through affidavit.
Options :
(A) Only I, II and III are correct.
(B) Only I, II and IV are correct.
(C) Only I, III and IV are correct.
(D) Only II, III and IV are correct.
6. Which of the following group is in majority in Sri Lanka ? 1
(A) Tamil-speakers (B) Sinhala-speakers
(C) Telugu-speakers (D) English-speakers
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Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
on the title page of the answer-book.
Series :
FEH3G
SET ~
1
-
Roll No.
Q.P. Code
SOCIAL SCIENCE
3 80
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80
/ NOTE #
(I) - 21 + 1
Please check that this question paper contains 21 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.
32/3/1
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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 languages is included in the Eighth Schedule
of the Indian Constitution ? 1
(A) Bhojpuri (B) Magadhi
(C) Rajasthani (D) Tamil
2. In which one of the following organs of India are women taking
advantage of reservation ? 1
(A) Municipality (B) Legislative Council
(C) Rajya Sabha (D) Judiciary
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3. Choose the correctly matched pair from the following : 1
(A) Concurrent List Education
(B) Concurrent List Defence
(C) Concurrent List Police
(D) Concurrent List Trade
4. Which of the following statements represent gender equality ? 1
(A)
(B) Restricting women to household chores.
(C) Providing more rights to men.
(D) Providing voting rights equally to men and women.
5. To reform the party system, which of the following tasks have been made
compulsory for the political parties ? Choose the most appropriate option. 1
I. It is now compulsory for all the political parties to file income tax
returns.
II. It is now compulsory for all parties to have one-third women
candidates.
III. It is now compulsory for all the political parties to hold their
organisational election.
IV. It is now compulsory for all candidates to disclose information
about pending criminal cases against them through affidavit.
Options :
(A) Only I, II and III are correct.
(B) Only I, II and IV are correct.
(C) Only I, III and IV are correct.
(D) Only II, III and IV are correct.
6. Which of the following group is in majority in Sri Lanka ? 1
(A) Tamil-speakers (B) Sinhala-speakers
(C) Telugu-speakers (D) English-speakers
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7. (A) (R)
: 1
(A) :
(R) :
{dH$ën :
(A) (A) (R) (R), (A)
(B) (A) (R) , (R), (A)
(C) (A) , (R)
(D) (A) , (R)
8.
1
7 8
1200
1000
14 15
1000 800
2200 1800
14 15 ___________
(A) 90 (B) 80
(C) 70 (D) 60
9.
: 1
:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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32/3/1 Page 1 of 23 P.T.O.
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Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
on the title page of the answer-book.
Series :
FEH3G
SET ~
1
-
Roll No.
Q.P. Code
SOCIAL SCIENCE
3 80
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80
/ NOTE #
(I) - 21 + 1
Please check that this question paper contains 21 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.
32/3/1
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32/3/1 Page 3 of 23 P.T.O.
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 languages is included in the Eighth Schedule
of the Indian Constitution ? 1
(A) Bhojpuri (B) Magadhi
(C) Rajasthani (D) Tamil
2. In which one of the following organs of India are women taking
advantage of reservation ? 1
(A) Municipality (B) Legislative Council
(C) Rajya Sabha (D) Judiciary
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3. Choose the correctly matched pair from the following : 1
(A) Concurrent List Education
(B) Concurrent List Defence
(C) Concurrent List Police
(D) Concurrent List Trade
4. Which of the following statements represent gender equality ? 1
(A)
(B) Restricting women to household chores.
(C) Providing more rights to men.
(D) Providing voting rights equally to men and women.
5. To reform the party system, which of the following tasks have been made
compulsory for the political parties ? Choose the most appropriate option. 1
I. It is now compulsory for all the political parties to file income tax
returns.
II. It is now compulsory for all parties to have one-third women
candidates.
III. It is now compulsory for all the political parties to hold their
organisational election.
IV. It is now compulsory for all candidates to disclose information
about pending criminal cases against them through affidavit.
Options :
(A) Only I, II and III are correct.
(B) Only I, II and IV are correct.
(C) Only I, III and IV are correct.
(D) Only II, III and IV are correct.
6. Which of the following group is in majority in Sri Lanka ? 1
(A) Tamil-speakers (B) Sinhala-speakers
(C) Telugu-speakers (D) English-speakers
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7. (A) (R)
: 1
(A) :
(R) :
{dH$ën :
(A) (A) (R) (R), (A)
(B) (A) (R) , (R), (A)
(C) (A) , (R)
(D) (A) , (R)
8.
1
7 8
1200
1000
14 15
1000 800
2200 1800
14 15 ___________
(A) 90 (B) 80
(C) 70 (D) 60
9.
: 1
:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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7. Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Read both the statements and choose the correct option : 1
Assertion (A) : Every party in India has to register with the Election
Commission.
Reason (R) : The Government provides election symbols to all political
parties in India.
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.
8. Data related to an imaginary country is given below. Study these data
and answer the question that follows : 1
Age Total Population Net Attendance
7 and 8 years of age 1200 1000
14 and 15 years of age 1000 800
Total 2200 1800
The attendance percentage of this country of the age group of 14 and
15 years is __________.
(A) 90 percent (B) 80 percent
(C) 70 percent (D) 60 percent
9. Identify the sector on basis of the following characteristics and choose the
correct option : 1
The objective of this sector is to earn profit.
This sector is owned by a person or company.
Tata Iron and Steel is a example of this sector.
Options :
(A) Cooperative Sector
(B) Unorganised Sector
(C) Public Sector
(D) Private Sector
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