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Directions (Q. Nos. 1-60) Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most
appropriate options.
1. What determines the thickness of soil profile?
(1) Climate (2) Relief
(3) Time (4) Flora-Fauna
2. On the basis of their distribution, resources
can be classified as
(1) Ubiquitous and Localised resources
(2) Actual and Potential resources
(3) Renewable and Non-renewable resources
(4) Biotic and Abiotic resources
3. Which of the following statements about a
‘diverse society’ is correct?
(1) It would have differences and similarities in
language, culture and religion.
(2) It would have differences and inequalities in
language, religion and culture.
(3) It would have differences in culture and power.
(4) It would have similarities of language, religion
and culture.
4. Which of the following statements
challenges gender stereotypes?
(1) Women are nurturing
(2) Women are very emotional
(3) Women are fashion conscious
(4) Women are responsible bus drivers
5. Which of the following composed the main
demand of the suffragettes?
(1) Adult franchise for working class
(2) Right to vote for women
(3) Right to bureaucratic roles for women
(4) Adult franchise for propertied women
6. Which of the following statements about
Jatakas is correct?
(1) These were composed by Jaina monks, written
down and preserved by ordinary people.
(2) These were composed by ordinary people,
written down and preserved by Buddhist monks.
(3) These were composed by ordinary people,
written down and preserved by Jaina monks.
(4) These were composed by Buddhist monks,
written down are preserved by ordinary people.
7. Which of the following statements about
Ain-i-Akbari is correct?
(1) It has rich statistical details about diverse aspects
of Akbar’s administration.
(2) It is the first volume of the three volume history
of Akbar’s reign titled Akbarnama.
(3) It deals with Akbar’s ancestors and records and
events of Akbar’s reign.
(4) It was written by Mirza Hakim, who was one of
Akbar’s courtiers.
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Directions (Q. Nos. 1-60) Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most
appropriate options.
1. What determines the thickness of soil profile?
(1) Climate (2) Relief
(3) Time (4) Flora-Fauna
2. On the basis of their distribution, resources
can be classified as
(1) Ubiquitous and Localised resources
(2) Actual and Potential resources
(3) Renewable and Non-renewable resources
(4) Biotic and Abiotic resources
3. Which of the following statements about a
‘diverse society’ is correct?
(1) It would have differences and similarities in
language, culture and religion.
(2) It would have differences and inequalities in
language, religion and culture.
(3) It would have differences in culture and power.
(4) It would have similarities of language, religion
and culture.
4. Which of the following statements
challenges gender stereotypes?
(1) Women are nurturing
(2) Women are very emotional
(3) Women are fashion conscious
(4) Women are responsible bus drivers
5. Which of the following composed the main
demand of the suffragettes?
(1) Adult franchise for working class
(2) Right to vote for women
(3) Right to bureaucratic roles for women
(4) Adult franchise for propertied women
6. Which of the following statements about
Jatakas is correct?
(1) These were composed by Jaina monks, written
down and preserved by ordinary people.
(2) These were composed by ordinary people,
written down and preserved by Buddhist monks.
(3) These were composed by ordinary people,
written down and preserved by Jaina monks.
(4) These were composed by Buddhist monks,
written down are preserved by ordinary people.
7. Which of the following statements about
Ain-i-Akbari is correct?
(1) It has rich statistical details about diverse aspects
of Akbar’s administration.
(2) It is the first volume of the three volume history
of Akbar’s reign titled Akbarnama.
(3) It deals with Akbar’s ancestors and records and
events of Akbar’s reign.
(4) It was written by Mirza Hakim, who was one of
Akbar’s courtiers.
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8. Who among the following compiled the
compositions of Baba Guru Nanak in
Gurumukhi, also adding his own
compositions to it?
(1) Guru Teg Bahadur (2) Guru Gobind Singh
(3) Guru Angad (4) Guru Arjan
9. Which of the following was not a feature of
Athenian democracy?
(1) Appointment for many positions were made
through lottery.
(2) All the free men and women above 30 years of
age were recognised as full citizens.
(3) All citizens were expected to serve in army and
navy.
(4) All the citizens attended assemblies that were
held for deciding upon matters.
10. Which of the following was Samudragupta’s
policy specifically towards the rulers of
Dakshinapatha?
(1) They surrendered after being defeated and then
were allowed to rule again.
(2) Their kingdoms were uprooted and made a part
of Samudragupta’s empire
(3) They submitted to Samudragupta and offered
daughters in marriage.
(4) They brought tribute, followed his orders and
attended his court.
11. Match the following.
List I
(Art Form)
List II
(Nomenclature)
A. Art technique that
enabled making of images
that looked real.
I. Picturesque
B. Painting showing Indian
landscape as quaint,
unexplored land.
II. Portraiture
C. Paintings displaying
lavish lifestyles, wealth
and status of Europeans
in India.
III. History
Painting
D. Paintings depicting scenes
from British imperial
history and victories.
IV. Oil Painting
Codes
A B C D A B C D
(1) I II III IV (2) IV I II III
(3) III IV I II (4) II III IV I
12. In the late 18th century, the presidencies of
Bombay, Madras and Bengal developed from
which of the following East India Company’s
trading posts?
(1) Surat, Madurai, Delhi
(2) Surat, Madras, Calcutta
(3) Nagpur, Madurai, Delhi
(4) Pune, Madras, Calcutta
13. Consider the statements (A) and (B) about
Mahayana Buddhism and choose the correct
answer.
(A) In this form of Buddhism, Buddha’s
presence is sculptures was shown using
certain signs.
(B) The belief in Bodhisattvas emerged with
the coming of Mahayana Buddhism.
(1) Both (A) and (B) are false.
(2) (A) is true, (B) is false.
(3) (A) is false, (B) is true.
(4) Both (A) and (B) are true.
14. Consider the statements (A) and (B) about
Mahalwari and Ryotwari system of revenues
and choose the correct answer.
(A) The Mahalwari was devised for
North-Western provinces of Bengal
Presidency, while the Ryotwari was
devised for British territories in South.
(B) While in Mahalwari, village headman
collected and paid revenue of the whole
village to the company, in Ryotwari
direct settlement was made with
cultivators.
(1) Neither (A) nor (B) correctly explain
differences between the two revenue systems.
(2) Only (A) correctly explains differences between
the two revenue systems.
(3) Only (B) correctly explains differences between
the two revenue systems.
(4) Both (A) and (B) correctly explain differences
between the two revenue systems.
15. A tomb for a Sufi Saint is known as
(1) Dargah (2) Khanqah
(3) Idgah (4) Gulfaroshan
16. The doctrine of Vishishtadvaita was
propounded in eleventh century by
(1) Sakhubai (2) Ramanuja
(3) Basavanna (4) Eknath
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Directions (Q. Nos. 1-60) Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most
appropriate options.
1. What determines the thickness of soil profile?
(1) Climate (2) Relief
(3) Time (4) Flora-Fauna
2. On the basis of their distribution, resources
can be classified as
(1) Ubiquitous and Localised resources
(2) Actual and Potential resources
(3) Renewable and Non-renewable resources
(4) Biotic and Abiotic resources
3. Which of the following statements about a
‘diverse society’ is correct?
(1) It would have differences and similarities in
language, culture and religion.
(2) It would have differences and inequalities in
language, religion and culture.
(3) It would have differences in culture and power.
(4) It would have similarities of language, religion
and culture.
4. Which of the following statements
challenges gender stereotypes?
(1) Women are nurturing
(2) Women are very emotional
(3) Women are fashion conscious
(4) Women are responsible bus drivers
5. Which of the following composed the main
demand of the suffragettes?
(1) Adult franchise for working class
(2) Right to vote for women
(3) Right to bureaucratic roles for women
(4) Adult franchise for propertied women
6. Which of the following statements about
Jatakas is correct?
(1) These were composed by Jaina monks, written
down and preserved by ordinary people.
(2) These were composed by ordinary people,
written down and preserved by Buddhist monks.
(3) These were composed by ordinary people,
written down and preserved by Jaina monks.
(4) These were composed by Buddhist monks,
written down are preserved by ordinary people.
7. Which of the following statements about
Ain-i-Akbari is correct?
(1) It has rich statistical details about diverse aspects
of Akbar’s administration.
(2) It is the first volume of the three volume history
of Akbar’s reign titled Akbarnama.
(3) It deals with Akbar’s ancestors and records and
events of Akbar’s reign.
(4) It was written by Mirza Hakim, who was one of
Akbar’s courtiers.
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8. Who among the following compiled the
compositions of Baba Guru Nanak in
Gurumukhi, also adding his own
compositions to it?
(1) Guru Teg Bahadur (2) Guru Gobind Singh
(3) Guru Angad (4) Guru Arjan
9. Which of the following was not a feature of
Athenian democracy?
(1) Appointment for many positions were made
through lottery.
(2) All the free men and women above 30 years of
age were recognised as full citizens.
(3) All citizens were expected to serve in army and
navy.
(4) All the citizens attended assemblies that were
held for deciding upon matters.
10. Which of the following was Samudragupta’s
policy specifically towards the rulers of
Dakshinapatha?
(1) They surrendered after being defeated and then
were allowed to rule again.
(2) Their kingdoms were uprooted and made a part
of Samudragupta’s empire
(3) They submitted to Samudragupta and offered
daughters in marriage.
(4) They brought tribute, followed his orders and
attended his court.
11. Match the following.
List I
(Art Form)
List II
(Nomenclature)
A. Art technique that
enabled making of images
that looked real.
I. Picturesque
B. Painting showing Indian
landscape as quaint,
unexplored land.
II. Portraiture
C. Paintings displaying
lavish lifestyles, wealth
and status of Europeans
in India.
III. History
Painting
D. Paintings depicting scenes
from British imperial
history and victories.
IV. Oil Painting
Codes
A B C D A B C D
(1) I II III IV (2) IV I II III
(3) III IV I II (4) II III IV I
12. In the late 18th century, the presidencies of
Bombay, Madras and Bengal developed from
which of the following East India Company’s
trading posts?
(1) Surat, Madurai, Delhi
(2) Surat, Madras, Calcutta
(3) Nagpur, Madurai, Delhi
(4) Pune, Madras, Calcutta
13. Consider the statements (A) and (B) about
Mahayana Buddhism and choose the correct
answer.
(A) In this form of Buddhism, Buddha’s
presence is sculptures was shown using
certain signs.
(B) The belief in Bodhisattvas emerged with
the coming of Mahayana Buddhism.
(1) Both (A) and (B) are false.
(2) (A) is true, (B) is false.
(3) (A) is false, (B) is true.
(4) Both (A) and (B) are true.
14. Consider the statements (A) and (B) about
Mahalwari and Ryotwari system of revenues
and choose the correct answer.
(A) The Mahalwari was devised for
North-Western provinces of Bengal
Presidency, while the Ryotwari was
devised for British territories in South.
(B) While in Mahalwari, village headman
collected and paid revenue of the whole
village to the company, in Ryotwari
direct settlement was made with
cultivators.
(1) Neither (A) nor (B) correctly explain
differences between the two revenue systems.
(2) Only (A) correctly explains differences between
the two revenue systems.
(3) Only (B) correctly explains differences between
the two revenue systems.
(4) Both (A) and (B) correctly explain differences
between the two revenue systems.
15. A tomb for a Sufi Saint is known as
(1) Dargah (2) Khanqah
(3) Idgah (4) Gulfaroshan
16. The doctrine of Vishishtadvaita was
propounded in eleventh century by
(1) Sakhubai (2) Ramanuja
(3) Basavanna (4) Eknath
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17. Consider the statements (A) and (B) on Diwani
Adalat established in 1772 in India and choose
the correct answer.
(A) It was a Criminal court.
(B) It was presided over by the European
district collectors.
(1) Both (A) and (B) are false.
(2) (A) is true, (B) is false.
(3) (A) is false, (B) is true. (4) Both (A) and (B) is true.
18. A garisson town refers to
(1) a town on an important trading port.
(2) land adjacent to a city that supplies goods to it.
(3) a fortified settlement with soldiers.
(4) a place where goods from different production
centres are sold.
19. Assertion (A) It will be 7:30 p.m. in India,
when it is 2:00 p.m. in London.
Reason (R) India is located East of Greenwich
at 82°30¢ E.
Codes
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not a correct
explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
explanation of (A).
20. Consider the statements A, B, C on time zone
and choose the correct answer.
A. Each time zone covers 15° of longitude.
B. The Earth has been divided into 24 time
zones of one hour each.
C. Some countries have a great longitudinal
extent and so they adopted more than one
standard time.
(1) A, B, C all are correct.
(2) A and B are correct and C is incorrect.
(3) A and C are correct B is incorrect.
(4) B and C are correct and A is incorrect.
21. Choose the correct arrangement of
atmosphere’s layers beginning from Earth’s
surface.
(1) Mesosphere, Troposphere, Exosphere,
Stratosphere, Thermosphere
(2) Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere,
Exosphere, Troposphere
(3) Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere,
Thermosphere, Exosphere
(4) Exosphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere,
Troposphere, Thermosphere.
22. Seasons occur due to which of the
following reasons?
(1) Circle of illumination caused due to rotation
of the Earth around its axis.
(2) Axis of the Earth makes an angle of 66
1
2
°
with its orbital plane.
(3) Tropic of Capricorn receives direct rays of
the Sun, falling vertically at 23
1
2
° S.
(4) Revolution of the Earth and inclination of
the axis in the same direction.
23. Which constituent of Earth’s atmosphere
by percentage is
(1) Helium (2) Oxygen
(3) Carbon dioxide (4) Nitrogen
24. Which of the following statements about
ocean currents is/are correct?
A. The cold currents carry water from
polar or higher latitudes to tropical or
lower latitudes.
B. Labrador is a warm current.
C. Areas where warm and cold currents
meet provide world’s best fishing
grounds.
(1) Only A is correct.
(2) A and B are correct.
(3) A and C are correct.
(4) B and C are correct
25. The depositional feature of a glacier is
called
(1) Levees (2) Sea cave (3) Moraine (4) Loess
26. Statements A and B describe the features
of which of the following vegetations?
A. This vegetation is found in the higher
latitudes (50° - 70°) of Northern
Hemisphere.
B. It is also called as Taiga.
(1) Mediterranean vegetation
(2) Temperate grasslands
(3) Temperate deciduous forests
(4) Coniferous forests
27. Which of the following is not a feature of
the Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin?
(1) Slash and Burn agriculture is practiced in this
area for land cultivation.
(2) Ox-Bow lakes dot the plain area.
(3) The density of population of plain area is
very high.
(4) The delta area is covered with Mangrove
forests.
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Directions (Q. Nos. 1-60) Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most
appropriate options.
1. What determines the thickness of soil profile?
(1) Climate (2) Relief
(3) Time (4) Flora-Fauna
2. On the basis of their distribution, resources
can be classified as
(1) Ubiquitous and Localised resources
(2) Actual and Potential resources
(3) Renewable and Non-renewable resources
(4) Biotic and Abiotic resources
3. Which of the following statements about a
‘diverse society’ is correct?
(1) It would have differences and similarities in
language, culture and religion.
(2) It would have differences and inequalities in
language, religion and culture.
(3) It would have differences in culture and power.
(4) It would have similarities of language, religion
and culture.
4. Which of the following statements
challenges gender stereotypes?
(1) Women are nurturing
(2) Women are very emotional
(3) Women are fashion conscious
(4) Women are responsible bus drivers
5. Which of the following composed the main
demand of the suffragettes?
(1) Adult franchise for working class
(2) Right to vote for women
(3) Right to bureaucratic roles for women
(4) Adult franchise for propertied women
6. Which of the following statements about
Jatakas is correct?
(1) These were composed by Jaina monks, written
down and preserved by ordinary people.
(2) These were composed by ordinary people,
written down and preserved by Buddhist monks.
(3) These were composed by ordinary people,
written down and preserved by Jaina monks.
(4) These were composed by Buddhist monks,
written down are preserved by ordinary people.
7. Which of the following statements about
Ain-i-Akbari is correct?
(1) It has rich statistical details about diverse aspects
of Akbar’s administration.
(2) It is the first volume of the three volume history
of Akbar’s reign titled Akbarnama.
(3) It deals with Akbar’s ancestors and records and
events of Akbar’s reign.
(4) It was written by Mirza Hakim, who was one of
Akbar’s courtiers.
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8. Who among the following compiled the
compositions of Baba Guru Nanak in
Gurumukhi, also adding his own
compositions to it?
(1) Guru Teg Bahadur (2) Guru Gobind Singh
(3) Guru Angad (4) Guru Arjan
9. Which of the following was not a feature of
Athenian democracy?
(1) Appointment for many positions were made
through lottery.
(2) All the free men and women above 30 years of
age were recognised as full citizens.
(3) All citizens were expected to serve in army and
navy.
(4) All the citizens attended assemblies that were
held for deciding upon matters.
10. Which of the following was Samudragupta’s
policy specifically towards the rulers of
Dakshinapatha?
(1) They surrendered after being defeated and then
were allowed to rule again.
(2) Their kingdoms were uprooted and made a part
of Samudragupta’s empire
(3) They submitted to Samudragupta and offered
daughters in marriage.
(4) They brought tribute, followed his orders and
attended his court.
11. Match the following.
List I
(Art Form)
List II
(Nomenclature)
A. Art technique that
enabled making of images
that looked real.
I. Picturesque
B. Painting showing Indian
landscape as quaint,
unexplored land.
II. Portraiture
C. Paintings displaying
lavish lifestyles, wealth
and status of Europeans
in India.
III. History
Painting
D. Paintings depicting scenes
from British imperial
history and victories.
IV. Oil Painting
Codes
A B C D A B C D
(1) I II III IV (2) IV I II III
(3) III IV I II (4) II III IV I
12. In the late 18th century, the presidencies of
Bombay, Madras and Bengal developed from
which of the following East India Company’s
trading posts?
(1) Surat, Madurai, Delhi
(2) Surat, Madras, Calcutta
(3) Nagpur, Madurai, Delhi
(4) Pune, Madras, Calcutta
13. Consider the statements (A) and (B) about
Mahayana Buddhism and choose the correct
answer.
(A) In this form of Buddhism, Buddha’s
presence is sculptures was shown using
certain signs.
(B) The belief in Bodhisattvas emerged with
the coming of Mahayana Buddhism.
(1) Both (A) and (B) are false.
(2) (A) is true, (B) is false.
(3) (A) is false, (B) is true.
(4) Both (A) and (B) are true.
14. Consider the statements (A) and (B) about
Mahalwari and Ryotwari system of revenues
and choose the correct answer.
(A) The Mahalwari was devised for
North-Western provinces of Bengal
Presidency, while the Ryotwari was
devised for British territories in South.
(B) While in Mahalwari, village headman
collected and paid revenue of the whole
village to the company, in Ryotwari
direct settlement was made with
cultivators.
(1) Neither (A) nor (B) correctly explain
differences between the two revenue systems.
(2) Only (A) correctly explains differences between
the two revenue systems.
(3) Only (B) correctly explains differences between
the two revenue systems.
(4) Both (A) and (B) correctly explain differences
between the two revenue systems.
15. A tomb for a Sufi Saint is known as
(1) Dargah (2) Khanqah
(3) Idgah (4) Gulfaroshan
16. The doctrine of Vishishtadvaita was
propounded in eleventh century by
(1) Sakhubai (2) Ramanuja
(3) Basavanna (4) Eknath
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17. Consider the statements (A) and (B) on Diwani
Adalat established in 1772 in India and choose
the correct answer.
(A) It was a Criminal court.
(B) It was presided over by the European
district collectors.
(1) Both (A) and (B) are false.
(2) (A) is true, (B) is false.
(3) (A) is false, (B) is true. (4) Both (A) and (B) is true.
18. A garisson town refers to
(1) a town on an important trading port.
(2) land adjacent to a city that supplies goods to it.
(3) a fortified settlement with soldiers.
(4) a place where goods from different production
centres are sold.
19. Assertion (A) It will be 7:30 p.m. in India,
when it is 2:00 p.m. in London.
Reason (R) India is located East of Greenwich
at 82°30¢ E.
Codes
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not a correct
explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
explanation of (A).
20. Consider the statements A, B, C on time zone
and choose the correct answer.
A. Each time zone covers 15° of longitude.
B. The Earth has been divided into 24 time
zones of one hour each.
C. Some countries have a great longitudinal
extent and so they adopted more than one
standard time.
(1) A, B, C all are correct.
(2) A and B are correct and C is incorrect.
(3) A and C are correct B is incorrect.
(4) B and C are correct and A is incorrect.
21. Choose the correct arrangement of
atmosphere’s layers beginning from Earth’s
surface.
(1) Mesosphere, Troposphere, Exosphere,
Stratosphere, Thermosphere
(2) Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere,
Exosphere, Troposphere
(3) Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere,
Thermosphere, Exosphere
(4) Exosphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere,
Troposphere, Thermosphere.
22. Seasons occur due to which of the
following reasons?
(1) Circle of illumination caused due to rotation
of the Earth around its axis.
(2) Axis of the Earth makes an angle of 66
1
2
°
with its orbital plane.
(3) Tropic of Capricorn receives direct rays of
the Sun, falling vertically at 23
1
2
° S.
(4) Revolution of the Earth and inclination of
the axis in the same direction.
23. Which constituent of Earth’s atmosphere
by percentage is
(1) Helium (2) Oxygen
(3) Carbon dioxide (4) Nitrogen
24. Which of the following statements about
ocean currents is/are correct?
A. The cold currents carry water from
polar or higher latitudes to tropical or
lower latitudes.
B. Labrador is a warm current.
C. Areas where warm and cold currents
meet provide world’s best fishing
grounds.
(1) Only A is correct.
(2) A and B are correct.
(3) A and C are correct.
(4) B and C are correct
25. The depositional feature of a glacier is
called
(1) Levees (2) Sea cave (3) Moraine (4) Loess
26. Statements A and B describe the features
of which of the following vegetations?
A. This vegetation is found in the higher
latitudes (50° - 70°) of Northern
Hemisphere.
B. It is also called as Taiga.
(1) Mediterranean vegetation
(2) Temperate grasslands
(3) Temperate deciduous forests
(4) Coniferous forests
27. Which of the following is not a feature of
the Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin?
(1) Slash and Burn agriculture is practiced in this
area for land cultivation.
(2) Ox-Bow lakes dot the plain area.
(3) The density of population of plain area is
very high.
(4) The delta area is covered with Mangrove
forests.
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28. Swimmers can float in Dead sea because
(1) The increased salt content makes the sea dense.
(2) Winds blow at a very high speed over the
surface of sea water.
(3) More warm currents than cold currents
originate in the sea.
(4) The sea experiences more high tides than low
tides.
29. Consider the statements A and B about land
use and choose the correct answer.
A. Land use refers to use of land
exclusively for agriculture and forestry.
B. Land use is primarily determined by its
topography.
(1) Both A and B are false
(2) A is true and B is false
(3) A is false and B is true
(4) Both A and B are true
30. Shelter belts help in
(1) Preventing gullies and hence further soil loss.
(2) Checking wind movement to protect soil cover.
(3) Retaining soil moisture.
(4) Slowing down the flow of water over soil.
31. Which of the following can a Social Science
teacher critically address while discussing
the theme, ‘Advertisement’?
A. Appeal to the personal emotions.
B. Issues of equality.
(1) Both A and B
(2) Only A
(3) Only B
(4) Neither A nor B
32. ‘‘Discuss few more reasons that are
responsible for changes in land use pattern’’.
In context of the above question, as a Social
Science teacher you would be assessing
students’ skill of
(1) Hypothesising
(2) Classifying
(3) Generalising
(4) Inferring
33. To familiarise students with the theme,
‘Natural Vegetation and Wildlife’ which
would be the best pedagogical method?
(1) Textbook reading and discussion.
(2) Screening a documentary on the theme.
(3) Visit to a wildlife sanctuary.
(4) Inviting an expert for a lecture.
34. What is the role of cartoons in a Social
Science textbooks?
(1) Raises basic issues and makes it relatable to
students.
(2) No role as cartoons are immature.
(3) Mainly used as fillers so that textbooks look
attractive.
(4) Makes class enjoyable as the subject is boring.
35. Consider the statements A and B on the
practice of Apartheid.
A. It discriminates between races but
allowed all the Right to Vote.
B. It prevents mingling of races but gives
equitable public facilities to all.
Select the correct option using the codes
given below.
(1) Both A and B are false.
(2) Only A is true.
(3) Only B is true.
(4) Both A and B are true.
36. Who among the following occupies elected
office in a Gram Panchayat?
A. Sarpanch B. Ward Members
C. Secretary
D. Gram Sabha Member
Select the correct option using the codes
given below.
(1) B, C and D (2) A and B
(3) A and C (4) A, B and C
37. Which of the following work is the
responsibility of ‘Patwari’?
(1) Measuring land and keeping records.
(2) Construction and maintenance of common
property.
(3) Executing employment schemes for land
development.
(4) Preventing land disputes by investigating
complaints.
38. Which of the following statements on the
functioning of a Local Urban Administration
is correct?
(1) Ward councillors are headed by the Sarpanch.
(2) Commissioner of a municipal corporation
makes and decides the budget for the year.
(3) Commissioner is elected by Ward councillors
are reports to him/her.
(4) Ward councillors form committees to resolve
issues of governance.
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Directions (Q. Nos. 1-60) Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most
appropriate options.
1. What determines the thickness of soil profile?
(1) Climate (2) Relief
(3) Time (4) Flora-Fauna
2. On the basis of their distribution, resources
can be classified as
(1) Ubiquitous and Localised resources
(2) Actual and Potential resources
(3) Renewable and Non-renewable resources
(4) Biotic and Abiotic resources
3. Which of the following statements about a
‘diverse society’ is correct?
(1) It would have differences and similarities in
language, culture and religion.
(2) It would have differences and inequalities in
language, religion and culture.
(3) It would have differences in culture and power.
(4) It would have similarities of language, religion
and culture.
4. Which of the following statements
challenges gender stereotypes?
(1) Women are nurturing
(2) Women are very emotional
(3) Women are fashion conscious
(4) Women are responsible bus drivers
5. Which of the following composed the main
demand of the suffragettes?
(1) Adult franchise for working class
(2) Right to vote for women
(3) Right to bureaucratic roles for women
(4) Adult franchise for propertied women
6. Which of the following statements about
Jatakas is correct?
(1) These were composed by Jaina monks, written
down and preserved by ordinary people.
(2) These were composed by ordinary people,
written down and preserved by Buddhist monks.
(3) These were composed by ordinary people,
written down and preserved by Jaina monks.
(4) These were composed by Buddhist monks,
written down are preserved by ordinary people.
7. Which of the following statements about
Ain-i-Akbari is correct?
(1) It has rich statistical details about diverse aspects
of Akbar’s administration.
(2) It is the first volume of the three volume history
of Akbar’s reign titled Akbarnama.
(3) It deals with Akbar’s ancestors and records and
events of Akbar’s reign.
(4) It was written by Mirza Hakim, who was one of
Akbar’s courtiers.
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8. Who among the following compiled the
compositions of Baba Guru Nanak in
Gurumukhi, also adding his own
compositions to it?
(1) Guru Teg Bahadur (2) Guru Gobind Singh
(3) Guru Angad (4) Guru Arjan
9. Which of the following was not a feature of
Athenian democracy?
(1) Appointment for many positions were made
through lottery.
(2) All the free men and women above 30 years of
age were recognised as full citizens.
(3) All citizens were expected to serve in army and
navy.
(4) All the citizens attended assemblies that were
held for deciding upon matters.
10. Which of the following was Samudragupta’s
policy specifically towards the rulers of
Dakshinapatha?
(1) They surrendered after being defeated and then
were allowed to rule again.
(2) Their kingdoms were uprooted and made a part
of Samudragupta’s empire
(3) They submitted to Samudragupta and offered
daughters in marriage.
(4) They brought tribute, followed his orders and
attended his court.
11. Match the following.
List I
(Art Form)
List II
(Nomenclature)
A. Art technique that
enabled making of images
that looked real.
I. Picturesque
B. Painting showing Indian
landscape as quaint,
unexplored land.
II. Portraiture
C. Paintings displaying
lavish lifestyles, wealth
and status of Europeans
in India.
III. History
Painting
D. Paintings depicting scenes
from British imperial
history and victories.
IV. Oil Painting
Codes
A B C D A B C D
(1) I II III IV (2) IV I II III
(3) III IV I II (4) II III IV I
12. In the late 18th century, the presidencies of
Bombay, Madras and Bengal developed from
which of the following East India Company’s
trading posts?
(1) Surat, Madurai, Delhi
(2) Surat, Madras, Calcutta
(3) Nagpur, Madurai, Delhi
(4) Pune, Madras, Calcutta
13. Consider the statements (A) and (B) about
Mahayana Buddhism and choose the correct
answer.
(A) In this form of Buddhism, Buddha’s
presence is sculptures was shown using
certain signs.
(B) The belief in Bodhisattvas emerged with
the coming of Mahayana Buddhism.
(1) Both (A) and (B) are false.
(2) (A) is true, (B) is false.
(3) (A) is false, (B) is true.
(4) Both (A) and (B) are true.
14. Consider the statements (A) and (B) about
Mahalwari and Ryotwari system of revenues
and choose the correct answer.
(A) The Mahalwari was devised for
North-Western provinces of Bengal
Presidency, while the Ryotwari was
devised for British territories in South.
(B) While in Mahalwari, village headman
collected and paid revenue of the whole
village to the company, in Ryotwari
direct settlement was made with
cultivators.
(1) Neither (A) nor (B) correctly explain
differences between the two revenue systems.
(2) Only (A) correctly explains differences between
the two revenue systems.
(3) Only (B) correctly explains differences between
the two revenue systems.
(4) Both (A) and (B) correctly explain differences
between the two revenue systems.
15. A tomb for a Sufi Saint is known as
(1) Dargah (2) Khanqah
(3) Idgah (4) Gulfaroshan
16. The doctrine of Vishishtadvaita was
propounded in eleventh century by
(1) Sakhubai (2) Ramanuja
(3) Basavanna (4) Eknath
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17. Consider the statements (A) and (B) on Diwani
Adalat established in 1772 in India and choose
the correct answer.
(A) It was a Criminal court.
(B) It was presided over by the European
district collectors.
(1) Both (A) and (B) are false.
(2) (A) is true, (B) is false.
(3) (A) is false, (B) is true. (4) Both (A) and (B) is true.
18. A garisson town refers to
(1) a town on an important trading port.
(2) land adjacent to a city that supplies goods to it.
(3) a fortified settlement with soldiers.
(4) a place where goods from different production
centres are sold.
19. Assertion (A) It will be 7:30 p.m. in India,
when it is 2:00 p.m. in London.
Reason (R) India is located East of Greenwich
at 82°30¢ E.
Codes
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not a correct
explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(3) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
explanation of (A).
20. Consider the statements A, B, C on time zone
and choose the correct answer.
A. Each time zone covers 15° of longitude.
B. The Earth has been divided into 24 time
zones of one hour each.
C. Some countries have a great longitudinal
extent and so they adopted more than one
standard time.
(1) A, B, C all are correct.
(2) A and B are correct and C is incorrect.
(3) A and C are correct B is incorrect.
(4) B and C are correct and A is incorrect.
21. Choose the correct arrangement of
atmosphere’s layers beginning from Earth’s
surface.
(1) Mesosphere, Troposphere, Exosphere,
Stratosphere, Thermosphere
(2) Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere,
Exosphere, Troposphere
(3) Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere,
Thermosphere, Exosphere
(4) Exosphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere,
Troposphere, Thermosphere.
22. Seasons occur due to which of the
following reasons?
(1) Circle of illumination caused due to rotation
of the Earth around its axis.
(2) Axis of the Earth makes an angle of 66
1
2
°
with its orbital plane.
(3) Tropic of Capricorn receives direct rays of
the Sun, falling vertically at 23
1
2
° S.
(4) Revolution of the Earth and inclination of
the axis in the same direction.
23. Which constituent of Earth’s atmosphere
by percentage is
(1) Helium (2) Oxygen
(3) Carbon dioxide (4) Nitrogen
24. Which of the following statements about
ocean currents is/are correct?
A. The cold currents carry water from
polar or higher latitudes to tropical or
lower latitudes.
B. Labrador is a warm current.
C. Areas where warm and cold currents
meet provide world’s best fishing
grounds.
(1) Only A is correct.
(2) A and B are correct.
(3) A and C are correct.
(4) B and C are correct
25. The depositional feature of a glacier is
called
(1) Levees (2) Sea cave (3) Moraine (4) Loess
26. Statements A and B describe the features
of which of the following vegetations?
A. This vegetation is found in the higher
latitudes (50° - 70°) of Northern
Hemisphere.
B. It is also called as Taiga.
(1) Mediterranean vegetation
(2) Temperate grasslands
(3) Temperate deciduous forests
(4) Coniferous forests
27. Which of the following is not a feature of
the Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin?
(1) Slash and Burn agriculture is practiced in this
area for land cultivation.
(2) Ox-Bow lakes dot the plain area.
(3) The density of population of plain area is
very high.
(4) The delta area is covered with Mangrove
forests.
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28. Swimmers can float in Dead sea because
(1) The increased salt content makes the sea dense.
(2) Winds blow at a very high speed over the
surface of sea water.
(3) More warm currents than cold currents
originate in the sea.
(4) The sea experiences more high tides than low
tides.
29. Consider the statements A and B about land
use and choose the correct answer.
A. Land use refers to use of land
exclusively for agriculture and forestry.
B. Land use is primarily determined by its
topography.
(1) Both A and B are false
(2) A is true and B is false
(3) A is false and B is true
(4) Both A and B are true
30. Shelter belts help in
(1) Preventing gullies and hence further soil loss.
(2) Checking wind movement to protect soil cover.
(3) Retaining soil moisture.
(4) Slowing down the flow of water over soil.
31. Which of the following can a Social Science
teacher critically address while discussing
the theme, ‘Advertisement’?
A. Appeal to the personal emotions.
B. Issues of equality.
(1) Both A and B
(2) Only A
(3) Only B
(4) Neither A nor B
32. ‘‘Discuss few more reasons that are
responsible for changes in land use pattern’’.
In context of the above question, as a Social
Science teacher you would be assessing
students’ skill of
(1) Hypothesising
(2) Classifying
(3) Generalising
(4) Inferring
33. To familiarise students with the theme,
‘Natural Vegetation and Wildlife’ which
would be the best pedagogical method?
(1) Textbook reading and discussion.
(2) Screening a documentary on the theme.
(3) Visit to a wildlife sanctuary.
(4) Inviting an expert for a lecture.
34. What is the role of cartoons in a Social
Science textbooks?
(1) Raises basic issues and makes it relatable to
students.
(2) No role as cartoons are immature.
(3) Mainly used as fillers so that textbooks look
attractive.
(4) Makes class enjoyable as the subject is boring.
35. Consider the statements A and B on the
practice of Apartheid.
A. It discriminates between races but
allowed all the Right to Vote.
B. It prevents mingling of races but gives
equitable public facilities to all.
Select the correct option using the codes
given below.
(1) Both A and B are false.
(2) Only A is true.
(3) Only B is true.
(4) Both A and B are true.
36. Who among the following occupies elected
office in a Gram Panchayat?
A. Sarpanch B. Ward Members
C. Secretary
D. Gram Sabha Member
Select the correct option using the codes
given below.
(1) B, C and D (2) A and B
(3) A and C (4) A, B and C
37. Which of the following work is the
responsibility of ‘Patwari’?
(1) Measuring land and keeping records.
(2) Construction and maintenance of common
property.
(3) Executing employment schemes for land
development.
(4) Preventing land disputes by investigating
complaints.
38. Which of the following statements on the
functioning of a Local Urban Administration
is correct?
(1) Ward councillors are headed by the Sarpanch.
(2) Commissioner of a municipal corporation
makes and decides the budget for the year.
(3) Commissioner is elected by Ward councillors
are reports to him/her.
(4) Ward councillors form committees to resolve
issues of governance.
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39. Match the following.
List I has different types of rural
employment.
List II has different kinds of loans taken.
List I List II
A. Agricultural
worker
I. Health and off-season
consumption
B. Large
farmer
II. Fertilizer, Pesticide, Seeds
C. Middle
farmer
III. Government loan for
agro-processing plant
Codes
A B C A B C
(1) III I II (2) I II III
(3) II I III (4) I III II
40. Which of the following forms the trading
arrangement between a weaver and a
merchant under the ‘Putting out’ System?
(1) Yarn is bought by weaver from the open market
and cloth is sold to merchant at a low price.
(2) Yarn is bought for the lowest bid from
merchant; and cloth is sold at highest bid.
(3) Yarn is sold to the weaver by the merchant; and
weaver makes cloth for self-consumption.
(4) Yarn is supplied by the merchant to the weaver
and cloth produced is bought back from weaver
at low price.
41. Consider the statements A to E. They form
jumbled links in a chain of market, wherein
‘Ketchup’ reaches a consumer.
A. Sona orders ketchup from a
neighbourhood shop.
B. Farmer buys tomato seeds from a local
trader.
C. Wholesale merchant bids for tomatoes
in the vegetable mandi.
D. A small city based food processing unit
buys tomatoes.
E. Marketing company supplies ketchup to
stores.
Choose the option that represents the correct
sequence in the chain of market.
(1) A, B, D, C, E
(2) B, C, D, E, A
(3) B, D, E, C, A
(4) C, B, D, E, A
42. According to Appellate System, a person
dissatisfied with the verdict given by the
court of the District Judge could appeal to
which of the following courts?
(1) Trial Court (2) Session Court
(3) Supreme Court (4) High Court
43. Consider the statements A and B on the
Indian Parliament.
A. A political party that has any number of
Members of Parliament in the Lok
Sabha can form a government.
B. Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and President
are part of the Parliament.
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below.
(1) Both A and B are false.
(2) Only A is true.
(3) Only B is true.
(4) Both A and B are true.
44. Read the statement given below.
(1) “The Indian State has many checks and
balances to prevent the misuse of
powers.”
Choose the correct option that represents
the meaning of ‘Indian State’ in the above
statement.
(1) The Indian Political System
(2) The Indian Central Government
(3) The Indian Bureaucracy
(4) Any State Government
45. Which of the following should the teaching of
History focus upon?
A. Concepts of plural representations and
building a sense of historical diversity.
B. Encouraging students to imagine living
in the past and relate to the
experiences.
(1) Neither A nor B (2) Only A
(3) Only B (4) Both A and B
46. Two of the statements given below are false.
Identify these statements.
A. Natural and physical basis of scientific
inquiry can be used in Social Science
also.
B. The teaching of Social Science has the
responsibility towards value education
only.
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