Section A - HISTORY

Q1) In which century the trade in African slaves began ? To which part of the world were most of the African slave sent ? (Marks 2)

Q3) Mention the names of any two Presidents of the Indian National Congress in the 19th century (Marks 2)

Q5) Describe the main territorial changes which took place in Europe after the end of the First World War

OR

Describe, with examples, the aggressive policy followed by Germany before the second world war.
(Marks 4)

Q7) What were the major shortcomings of the British educational policy in India in the 19th century?


OR

Examine the various social evils against which social reform movements were organised in the 19th century (Marks 4)

SECTION B - CIVICS

Q13) Why is it important for political parties to campaign before elections. (Marks 3)

Q14) Describe the problem of unemployment in India, with special reference to unemployment in the rural areas (Marks 3)

SECTION C - GEOGRAPHY

Q21) Write briefly 3 advantages of Multipurpose River valley projects (Marks 3)

Q22.1) Name two centres where petro-chemical industry is located.
Q22.2) What is the use of newsprint ? Name two raw materials of the paper industry (Marks 1+1=2)

Q23.1) Why is so much attention being given to the protection of 'endangered species of wild-life' in India these days? Explain by giving examples. (Marks 2)

Q.23.2) Give two examples of endangered species of wild life and for each point out the step taken to ensure their protection. (Marks 2)

Q25) Give two reasons for each of the following :
(i) Jute is chiefly grown in West Bengal (Marks 2x1=2)
(ii) Rajasthan is sparsely populated (Marks 2x1=2)

SECTION D - ECONOMICS

Q29) Write 3 reasons why cottage industries have languished in India (Marks 3)