Rajasthan Board Secondary Examination 2014 Social Science Paper

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Rajasthan Board Secondary Examination, 2014

Social Science

  1. Who was the founder of the ‘Swaraj Party’ ? ½+½=1
  2. Write the names of any two regional political parties of India. ½+½=1
  3. What is gross domestic product ? 1
  4. Write any two difficulties of barter system. ½+½=1
  5. What is meant by trade barrier ? 1
  6. When is consumer day observed in India ? 1
  7. Match the following : 4 x ½= 2
Metropolitan City Airport
i) Delhi a) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
ii) Mumbai b) Meenam Bakkam
iii) Kolkata c) Indira Gandhi International
iv) Chennai d) Chhatrapati Shivaji

8. Explain two problems caused due to the indiscriminate use of resources by humans. 1+1 =2

9. Compare the primitive subsistence farming and commercial farming. 2

10. Suggest two measures to conserve soil.

11. Why is mica one of the most indispensable minerals used in electric and electronic industries ? 2

12. Write four factors that have led to decline in biodiversity in India.

13. Give two suggestions for progress of cotton textile industry in India 1 + 1 =2

14. Explain the meaning of the ‘Khilafat movement’. Examine the role of Gandhiji in it.

Attempt any two questions from Q. Nos. 15 to 17 :

15. Write a short note on the indentured labour

16. Throw light on Durgacharan Rai’s novel ( The Gods Visit Earth ). 3

17. Discuss the results of the first World War. 3

18. Describe two different kinds of routes through which federation has been formed. 1½+1½ = 3

19. Give suggestions for improvement in Indian electoral system. 1+1+1=3

20. What is meant by disguised unemployment ? Give any two suggestions to reduce it. 1+2=3

21. Give any three suggestions to increase formal sources of loan in rural
areas of India. 1+1+1 = 3

22. Describe any three impacts of globalisation on Indian Economy. 1+1+1=3

23. What is right to information ? Explain any two advantages of it. 1+2=3

24. Describe the unification of Italy. 4

OR

Explain the modernisation of Japan. 4

25. “The Print Culture laid the foundation for the French Revolution of 1789.” Write any three points in support of this statement. 4

OR

“The use of novel was a valuable source for the colonial administrators.” Explain.

26. Highlight the impact of communalism in democratic politics. 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 4

OR

Highlight the contribution of urbanisation in social equality. 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 4

27. Describe the democratic rights of citizens. 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 4

OR

Describe the role of laws in political reforms. 4

28. Explain the concept of economic equality in democracy. 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 4

29. In your point of view, which is a better measure to compare development between two countries ? Explain. 1 + 3 = 4

OR

In your point of view, which type and level of development is sustainable ? Explain. 1 + 3 = 4

30. Write short notes on the following :
(i) Biogas
(ii) Roof top rain water harvesting. 2 + 2 = 4

31. (a) Mark the following in the given outline map of India : 1 + 1 = 2
(i) Surat
(ii) Goa.

(b) Mark the following in the given outline map of India : 1 + 1 + 1 = 3
(i) Major rice producing area
(ii) Mumbai High
(iii) Bhadravati iron and steel plant.