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K.S.E.E.B., Malleshwaram, Bangalore
SSLC Social Science-Model Question Paper-3 (2015)
Regular Private Candidates (New Syllabus)
Max Marks: 100
I
Time: 3 Hours
Four alternatives are given for each of the following. Choose the most appropriate
alternative and write it in the space provided along with its alphabets:-10 x 1 = 10
1) The first state to be formed based on language was ____________________.
a) Karnataka
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) Kerala
d) Maharashtra
Ans:- _________________________________________________________________
2) Goa was the colony of the ___________________________.
a) Portuguese
b) Dutch
c) English
d) French
Ans:- __________________________________________________________________
3) Pakistan failed to maintain good relationship with India because of its
___________________.
a) Geographical nearness
b) Common cultural heritage
c) Inception in1947
d) Military dictatorships and political instability
Ans:_______________________________________________________________________.
4) Indo – Pak war in 1999 (Kargil War) Indo – China war fought in ________________
a) 1959
b) 1962
c) 1965
d) 1971
Ans:_______________________________________________________________________
5) Section 17 of the Indian constitution prohibits the practice of _____________________.
a) Caste System
b) Idol Worship
c) Untouchability d) Gender
discrimination
Ans:________________________________________________________________________
_
6) Highest Rainfall receiving area in our country is Mawsynram, whereas least rainfall
receiving area in our country is ______________________
a) Ruyli
b) Simla
c) Agumbe
d) Poona
Ans:________________________________________________________________________
_
7) Multipurpose river valley projects have been taken up _____________________.
a) to reduce flooding
b) remove soil erosion
c) for maximum utilization of river water
d) to developing fisheries
Ans:________________________________________________________________________
_
8) The central budget has to be approved by both the houses of the Parliament before
________.
a) 1st March
b) 1st April
c) 30th March
d) 31st March
Ans:________________________________________________________________________
_
9) The Bankers bank is _____________________
a) Central Bank of India
b) Reserve Bank of India
c) State Bank of Mysore
d) State Bank of India
Ans:________________________________________________________________________
_
10) Infosys Technologies Ltd., was founded by _____________________________.
a) Dr.Pratap Reddy b) Naresh Goyal
c) Azim Premji
d) Narayana Murthy
Ans:-__________________________________________________________________________
II
Answer the following in a sentence:11) Why there was no written record about History in the past?
12) What led to the rise of Capitalism in India?
13) With what intention the league of Nation’s was established?
14) What are the reasons for the backwardness of women?
15) Which are the vulnerabletargets of terrorism?
16) Who started Chipko Movement?
17) What is meant by child labour?
18) Why has tea production gained a lot of importance?
19) What does cropping pattern of a region refer to?
20) Why is atomic power important for a country?
21) Why are software technology parks set up?
22) Explain the HDI?
23) Define the term Tax.
24) Who is an entrepreneur?
III
Answer the following question in two sentences each:25) Scientific developments led to sea voyages. Justify this statement.
26) How did Hyder Ali prepare to fight against the British in 1798?
14 x 1 = 14
16 x 2 = 32
27) Swamy Vivekananda was a role model to the youth, Explain?
OR
What was the role of Ahmed Khan in social reform movement?
28) Name the military alliances formed after II World War?
29) What are the aspects on which the level of corruption depends?
30) Make a list of the problems faced by the ‘Third World’ countries?
31) Why did environmentalists agitated against the location of Nuclear Power Plant at Kaiga?
32) Differentiate between siwalik range and the Himachal?
33) The black soil is best suited for cotton cultivation why?
34) Why is the area under forest decreasing?
35) Mention the importance of communication (Any 4)
36) What are the causes for the Earthquakes?
37) What are the causes for migration?
38) What is globalization?
39) Who is called ‘Father of Economic Planning in India”? Why?
40) How did Joseph Stalin play an important role in modernizing Russia?
IV
Answer the following in six sentences each:12 x 3 = 36
41) “The industrial revolution of England affect the economic conditions of the people” and it
led
to theRevolt of 1857. Give reason.
OR
Differentiate the features of the Zamindary system, Ryotwari system &Mahalwary system.
42) Who introduced the foreign policy? What are the objectives of foreign policy?
OR
Explain the relationship between India and Russia.
43) What are the constitutional and legal measures undertaken to eradicate untouchability?Explain.
OR
Mention the types of unemployment.
44) What problem are faced by Road Transport?
OR
What are the benefits we are getting from the Advanced Technology?
45) Women’s role is very important in the development of a country especially rural
development.
Explain briefly.
OR
Explain the differences between personal finance and public finance.
46) What are the procedure to be followed to open a Bank Account?
OR
Explain the importance of Life Insurance.
47) How did the English Education help the Indians for the development of the country?
48) Which are the factors influenced by our foreign Policy?
49) What are the differences between organized and unorganized workers?
50) Mention the uses of Remote sensing Technology.
51) What is the role of Panchayat raj institutions in rural development?
52) What are the advantage of Insurance Companies? (Any six)
V
Answer the following question in 8 to 10 points:53) Explain the role played by Subhash Chandra Bose in the Freedom Struggle.
54) Draw the outline map of India and Mark the following.
a) Heavy rainfall reagion.
b) Thungabhadra Project
c) Kerala
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