QUESTION PAPER - CUM - ANSWER BOOK GENERAL STUDIES I PAPER II ROLL NO:_______________
MEDIUM:_______________
Time Allotted: Three Hours
Maximum Marks: 250
Number of Pages = 30
Number of Questions = 10
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1)
Write about the following in 25 words each:
A)
Sarhul
B)
Chhath
C)
Id-ul-Fitr
( 2 X 9 = 18 )
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D)
Hemis Gompa
E)
Lohri
F)
Nazrul Islam
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G)
Ramacharitamanas
H)
Lilavat
I)
Tarikhi Rashdi.
2)
Write about the following in 80 words:
( 5 X 2 = 10 )
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A)
“The rise of Economic Nationalism in the Indian National Movement is the greatest contribution of the early Nationalist Leaders.” (5 marks)
B)
“Our system acts very much like a sponge drawing up all the good things from the bank of the ganges, and squeezing them down on the bank of the Thames.” (5 marks)
C)
“One Communalism doesn’t end the other: each feeds on the other end and both fatten.” (Jawaharlal Nehru). (6X1=6)
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3)
Write about the following in 90 words:
( 8 X 7 = 56)
A)
“After World War II, the Map and Boundaries of Europe were highly changed.” Discuss. (8 marks)
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B)
“A new era was born for the Asia and African countries at the end of Second World War.” (8 marks)
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C)
Briefly discuss about the extend of Industrial Revolution other than England. (8 marks)
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D)
Write short notes: a) Fabian Socialism. b) Utopian Socialism.
(8 marks)
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E)
Briefly discuss about the Indian Percussion Instruments.
(8 marks)
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F)
“Manipuri Dance is one of the softest, mildest classical dance.” Discuss. (8 marks)
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G)
Give a comparative account between folk dances of North east India and Central India. (8 marks)
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4)
Discuss in Detail about the following in 200 words:
( 15 X 2 = 30 )
A)
“Briefly discuss about the growth of Indian Cinema in 20th century and also discuss about its changing pattern.� ( A salute to Indian Cinema - on its 100 years celebrations ). (15 marks)
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B)
Enumerate about the various schools of Rajput paintings.
(15 marks)
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5) A)
Write about the following in 25 words each: Difference between a planet and a dwarf planet.
B)
Comment: Pacific Ocean is a major Tsunami prone zone.
C)
Why more cyclones in Bay of Bengal?
( 2 X 5 = 10 )
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D)
Comment: Grand Bank, Dogger Bank are one of the major fishing grounds of the world.
E)
In peninsular India, mostly rivers flowing west from the western ghats do not form deltas. Why?
6)
Write about the following in 80 words:
( 5 X 5 = 25 )
A)
Explain the causes and impacts of flood disaster in Uttarkhand.
(5 marks)
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B)
Ocean Currents of North Atlantic Ocean.
C)
Soil Erosion and Conservation.
(5 marks)
(5 marks)
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D)
With reference to the theory of plate tectonics, explain the origin of volcanoes of the mid Atlantic Ocean. (5 marks)
E)
Desertification as an environmental hazard.
(5 marks)
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7)
Write about the following in 100 words:
( 10 X 3 = 30 )
A)
What should India do about Energy? Review alternatives and assess the validity for increased use of that energy in India. (10 marks)
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B)
Explain the factors responsible for the distribution of Automobile industry in India. (10 marks)
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C)
Discuss the mechanism and origin of monsoon winds and explain the role of ELNINO and southern oscillation on monsoon circulation. (10 marks)
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8)
Discuss in Detail about the following in 200 words:
( 15 X 1 = 15 )
A)
“Climate changes due to global warming have the potential to lead to future large scale and possibly irreversible changes in our climate resulting in impacts on waterbodies and icecaps of global level.“Discuss.
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9) A)
Write about the following in 25 words each: What is Economic Empowerment of Women?
B)
What is meant by slum & their problem?
( 2 X 5 = 10 )
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C)
Explain the concept of Communalism?
D)
What is meant by MTP Act?
E)
Explain PESA.
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10) A)
B)
Write about the following in 80 words: Critically examine the Poverty Alleviation Programme in India?
( 8 X 5 = 40 ) (8 marks)
Examine Socio-Economic factors responsible for Communal Tension in India?
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(8 marks)
C)
Evaluate Socio-Economic consequences of changing age structure of India’s population? (8 marks)
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D)
What are the salient features of Indian Society?
(8 marks)
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E)
Explain the consequences of Globalization on Indian Society?
(8 marks)
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