Section A - HISTORY

Q1) Give two main features of communism. (Marks 2)

Q2) Mention two important effects of imperialism on Africa in the 19th century. (Marks 2)

Q3) Mention two main characteristics of Fascism. (Marks 2)

Q4) State two main reasons for launching the non-cooperation movement. (Marks 2)

Q5) Do you agree with the view that the Treaty of Versailles had the germs of the second world war. Give evidence to support your answer. 


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What were the causes of the rise of Nazism? (Marks 4)|

Q6) What were the significant changes in the soviet union after the death of Stalin?


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What were the major factors for the emergence of the USA as a major World Power? (Marks 4)

Q7) What were the main features of British Education Policy in India in the 19th century?

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How did the Press help in the spread of new ideas & strengthening of national consciousness among Indians? (Marks 4)

Q8) "The Spanish Civil War proved like a dress rehearsal for the Second World War." Justify.


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Assess the causes of success of national struggle in West Africa after the Second World War. (Marks 6)

Q9) Trace the growth of Militant Nationalism in India from 1905 to 1918.


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Why did the Indian National Congress change its goal from Swarja to complete (Poorna) Swaraj?
(Marks 6)

Q10) On the given outline map of Europe show the following Yugoslavia, Poland & Hungary. (Marks 3)


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On the given outline map of India mark the following three places where Indian National congress sessions were held: Lucknow, Tripuri & Meerut. (Marks 3)

Note: The following question is in lieu of Q10 for Blind candidates only.

Q10) Mention the results of opium war on china.

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Describe the main features of the 'Quit India' movement. (Marks 3)

Section B - GEOGRAPHY

Q11) In the given outline map of India, locate the following with appropriate symbols & write the name of each item near its location (Marks 5)
11.1) River Godavari
11.2) Nilgiris
11.3) Narora Atomic Power Station
11.4) Rourkela Steel Plant
11.5) Kandla Port

Only for Blind Candidates:-

Q11.1) Name the state in which River Godavari forms its delta.
Q11.2) In which state Nilgiris are situated?
Q11.3) In which state Narora Atomic Power station is located?
Q11.4) Name the state in which Rourkela Steel Plant is Situated.
Q11.5) In which state Kandla Port is located?

Q12) Table : Steel production in India 1986-87 in Lakh tonnes.

Study the above given table & answer the following questions.

Q12.1) Which steel plant produces the highest quantity of crude steel ? (Marks 1)

Q12.2) What is its production in saleable steel? (Marks 1)