Final Exam Paper Set 1

Maximum Marks: 80

Time: 3 Hours

General Instructions: 

(i) The question paper consists of 34 questions divided into four sections: A, B, C, and D.
(ii) All questions are compulsory.
(iii) Section A: Questions 1 to 15 are multiple-choice questions, carrying 1 mark each.
(iv) Section B: Questions 16 to 22 are short-answer questions, carrying 2 Markss each.
(v) Section C: Questions 23 to 30 are short-answer questions, carrying 4 marks each.
(vi) Section D: Questions 31 to 33 are short-answer questions, carrying 5 marks each.
(vii) Section E: Question 34: Map-Based Question, carrying 4 marks.
(viii) Write answers neatly and legibly.

Syllabus: Unity in Diversity, or 'Many in the One', Family and Community, Grassroots Democracy - Part 1: Governance, Grassroots Democracy - Part 2: Local Government in Rural Areas, Grassroots Democracy - Part 3: Local Government in Urban Areas, The Value of Work, Economic Activities Around Us.

Section A

Q1. According to the late 20th-century survey by the Anthropological Survey of India, how many languages were counted across the country?  (1 Mark)
(a) 125
(b) 325
(c) 4,635
(d) 1.4 billion

Q2. Which of the following is considered a 'staple grain' in almost every part of India?  (1 Mark)
(a) Cardamom
(b) Turmeric
(c) Rice
(d) Ginger

Q3. The unstitched piece of cloth called a 'sari' can be made of which fabrics?  (1 Mark)
(a) Only cotton
(b) Only silk
(c) Cotton, silk, or synthetic fabrics
(d) Only wool

Q4. Which famous printed cotton from India was banned by England and France to protect their own products?  (1 Mark)
(a) Kanjivaram
(b) Chintz
(c) Muga
(d) Paithani

Q5. The original Sanskrit text of the Pañchatantra is at least how many years old?  (1 Mark)
(a) 1,000 years
(b) 2,200 years
(c) 500 years
(d) 3,000 years

Q6. Which of the following is considered the basic unit of social life where people first learn values and behaviours?  (1 Mark)
(a) School
(b) Neighbourhood
(c) Family
(d) Government

Q7. Why are cousins in many Indian families often addressed as 'brother' or 'sister'?  (1 Mark)
(a) Because there are no words for cousins in any language
(b) Because Indian families do not differentiate relatives
(c) To show closeness and strong emotional bonds within extended families
(d) Because the law requires it

Q8. The process of taking decisions and organizing a society's life with rules is called:  (1 Mark)
(a) Democracy
(b) Governance
(c) Law
(d) Education

Q9. Which organ of the government is responsible for making new laws?  (1 Mark)
(a) The Executive
(b) The Judiciary
(c) The Legislature
(d) The Police

Q10. What is the motto of the Supreme Court of India?  (1 Mark)
(a) Satyameva Jayate
(b) Yato Dharmastato Jayah
(c) Lok Seva, Gram Seva
(d) Dharma Rakshati Rakshitah

Q11. The Panchayati Raj system is a form of:  (1 Mark)
(a) Central government
(b) Urban governance
(c) Self-government
(d) Dictatorship

Q12. Who is the head of a Gram Panchayat?  (1 Mark)
(a) The President of India
(b) The Mayor
(c) The Sarpanch or Pradhan
(d) The Governor

Q13. Urban local bodies for cities with a population above 10 lakhs are called:  (1 Mark)
(a) Nagar Panchayats
(b) Municipal Councils
(c) Municipal Corporations
(d) Ward Committees

Q14. Activities that involve money or are performed in exchange for money are called:  (1 Mark)
(a) Non-economic activities
(b) Cultural activities
(c) Economic activities
(d) Social activities

Q15. Which sector involves the provision of services like banking, transportation, and healthcare?  (1 Mark)
(a) Primary sector
(b) Secondary sector
(c) Tertiary sector
(d) Agricultural sector

Section B

Q16. What did the Anthropological Survey of India mean by calling many Indians 'migrants'?  (2 Marks)

Q17. Define 'staple grains' and give two examples found in India.  (2 Marks)

Q18. Explain the main difference between a joint family and a nuclear family.  (2 Marks)

Q19. What are 'laws' in the context of governance?  (2 Marks)

Q20. Name the three organs of government and their basic roles.  (2 Marks)

Q21. What is 'payment in kind'? Give an example.  (2 Marks)

Q22. Define the primary sector and list two activities included in it.  (2 Marks)

Section C 

Q23. How does the example of the sari reflect both unity and diversity in India?  (4 Marks)

Q24. Describe the significance of the two epics, Rāmāyaṇa and Mahābhārata, in Indian culture.  (4 Marks)

Q25. Discuss the roles and responsibilities within a family according to the text.  (4 Marks)

Q26. Explain the concept of 'separation of powers' and 'checks and balances' in government.  (4 Marks)

Q27. Explain the three levels of government in India using an example from everyday public life (such as health, roads, or education).  (4 Marks)

Q28. What is the role of a Gram Sabha in the Panchayati Raj system?  (4 Marks)

Q29. Explain the value of work in our lives. How does work help both individuals and society? Give suitable examples.  (4 Marks)

Q30. Differentiate between economic and non-economic activities with examples.  (4 Marks)

Section D

Q31. Discuss the Panchayati Raj system in India, explaining its three tiers.  (5 Marks)

Q32. Describe the different types of urban local bodies in India based on population size.  (5 Marks)

Q33. Read the following passage and answer the following questions:  (5 Marks)

The Impact of the Industrial Revolution 

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Industrial Revolution transformed the way people worked. Before this time, most goods like cloth and tools were made by hand in small homes or workshops. With the invention of steam engines and large machines, production shifted to huge factories. This change led to "mass production," where goods could be made much faster and cheaper. However, it also meant that many people moved from rural farms to crowded cities to find work in factories. This shift created new economic sectors and changed the way families lived and interacted.

 (i) What was the major change in how goods were produced during the Industrial Revolution?
 (ii) How did the Industrial Revolution affect where people lived?
 (iii) Based on your understanding of economic sectors, would a factory worker be part of the primary or secondary sector? 
(iv) Why do you think "mass production" made goods cheaper?
 (v) Mention one social change that occurred because of this revolution.

Section E

Q34. Map-Based Question  (4 Marks)
 (i) Locate and mark Ahmedabad (Gujarat) where Kamal Parmar started tuition for underprivileged kids. 
(ii) Locate and mark Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), the birthplace of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
 (iii) Locate and mark Anand (Gujarat), the headquarters of the AMUL milk cooperative.
 (iv) Locate and mark Jhabua (Madhya Pradesh), where the Bhil community practiced the halma tradition

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