Rajasthan Board Secondary Examination 2013 – Social Science Paper

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Rajasthan Board Secondary Examination 2013 – Social Science

1. When was Depressed Class Association formed ? 1
2. Write the meaning of pressure groups. 1

3. Write the names of any two indicators of Human Development Index. 1
4. Write the names of any two services of tertiary sector. 1/2+1/2= 1
5. Explain the meaning of ‘Globalisation’. 1
6. Write the names of logo and certification used on electric equipment and food products. 1/2 + 1/2 = 1
7. Write two characteristics of Black soil. 1 + 1 = 2
8. Give two suggestions to survival of endangered species of wildlife. 1 + 1 = 2

9. Explain the multipurpose projects. 2

10. Match the following : 1/2 + 1/2 + 1/2 + 1/2 = 2
Non-conventional                            Located areas
sources of energy
i) Solar energy                                   a) Gulf of Kachchh
ii) Wind energy                                 b) Bhuj-Madhapur
iii) Tidal energy                                c) Ladakh
iv) Geothermal energy                     d) Jaisalmer

11. Describe the cultivation of rice under the following points : 1 + 1 = 2
i) Climate
ii) Producing area.

12. Why is conservation of mineral resources essential ? Explain. 2

13.Mention two measures for conservation of land degradation. 1 + 1 = 2

14. “Dandi March of Mahatma Gandhi was an effective tool of opposing against British rule.” Explain. 3

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

15. Describe the means of entertainment available in England in the Nineteenth Century. 3

16. What do you understand by Industrialization ? Why did it start from England only ? Clarify. 3

17. What is ‘Silk Route’ ? Describe its importance. 3

18. What are the criteria to recognition of national political party in India ?3

19. Discuss the ethnic problem in Sri Lanka. 3

20. Write a short note on sustainable development. 3

21. Explain any three characteristics of unorganized sector. 3

22. How does foreign trade help in integration of markets in different countries ? Explain. 3

23. Describe any three rights provided to the consumer in Consumer Protection Act, 1986. 3

24. What do you understand by Romanticism ? How did Romanticism contribute to develop the idea of Nationalism ? Explain. 4

OR

      Describe the role of French for the development of colonies. 4

25. Write short notes on the following :
(a) Manuscripts before the age of Print in India.
(b) Print and the poor people. 2 + 2 = 4
                                 OR
(a) Marathi Novels
(b) Bengali Novels. 2 + 2 = 4

26. Highlight the consequences of the politics of social division in India. 4
                                                          OR
Clarify the gender discrimination in India. 4

27. Explain the importance of dignity of citizens in democracy. 4
                                                        OR
Discuss the accommodation of social diversity in Indian context. 4

28. Highlight the functions of democratic government. 4

29. In your point of view, between Barter system and Monetary system, which one is best and why ? 4
                                                                                                           OR
Compare the contribution of formal and informal credit between urban poor and rich households. Give any two suggestions to increase the role of formal sector in credit creation. 4

30. Write short notes on the following :
(i) Importance of infrastructure industry
(ii) Importance of tourism in International trade. 2 + 2 = 4

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

(b) Mark the following in the given outline map of India : 3
(i) Areas of arid soil
(ii) Areas of Gondwana coal
(iii) Mumbai port.