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Civics · Chapter 1: Power-sharing (41)

• Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully and…
• Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow :
• Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully and…
• Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow :
• Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully and…
• Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow :
• Which one of the following organisations has its headquarter in Brussels ?
• Which of the following countries is an example of sharing of power between the national and state governments…
• "The government measures gradually increased the feeling of alienation among the Sri Lankan Tamils." Explain…
• Which of the following group is in majority in Sri Lanka?
• Read the following statements about power sharing arrangement in Belgium and choose the correct option. I. Br…
• How is horizontal power sharing different from vertical ? Explain.
• Identify the primary objective of power sharing arrangements in Belgium from the following options.
• Read the arguments given in the favour of power sharing and choose the correct option. I. Reduces the likelih…
• Two statements, I and II are given below. Read both the statements and choose the correct option. Statement I…
• There are two statements given as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose the corre…
• Why did the feeling of alienation increase among the Sri Lankan Tamils in 1956 ? Explain.
• Consider the following statements on Power Sharing and choose the correct option : (I) Majoritarianism is the…
• Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct op…
• Which one of the following languages was declared as the official language of Sri Lanka by an Act passed in 1…
• What percentage of the population of Belgium lives in the Flemish region ?
• Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow :
• In Sri Lanka, which one of the following changes to the 1956 law gave rise to the possibility of civil war ?
• Compare the Belgian model and the Sri Lankan model of power sharing.
• Why is power sharing necessary in a democracy ? Explain.
• Identify the correct statement regarding Belgium.
• Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow :
• Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose th…
• Which of the following is an example of horizontal power sharing in Indian democracy ?
• Choose the correct option to fill the blank. The Belgian leaders took a different path than Sri Lanka. They r…
• Evaluate the system of 'Checks and Balances' in the horizontal distribution of power in India.
• Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully and…
• Belgium took some measures to solve its problem. Read the following measures and choose the correct option :…
• "The law enacted in 1956 and other Constitutional Provisions led to major conflict between the two communitie…
• "Power sharing increases trust between different groups." Support the statement.
• Which of the following was the primary objective of Belgium to form the separate government in Brussels ?
• What role do 'checks and balances' play in a democratic country ? Choose the most suitable option from the fo…
• Why is power sharing desirable ? Explain.
• Consider the following statements on Power Sharing and choose the correct option : I. It deepens democracy. I…
• Consider the following statements on Power sharing and choose the correct option. I. Imposing the will of maj…
• "In modern democracies, power sharing arrangements can take many forms." Explain the statement.

Civics · Chapter 2: Federalism (55)

• Read the given statements regarding decentralisation in India and choose the correct option : i. Rural local…
• How does the Indian Constitution define the distribution of powers between the centre and the states ? Explai…
• Read the following statements regarding decentralization step India took in the year 1992 and choose the corr…
• Explain any two features of federalism.
• Read the given statements regarding urban local government and choose the correct option : I. Municipalities…
• How does the 'system of three lists' function in Indian federalism ? Explain with examples.
• Choose the correct option regarding major states involved in the Krishna Godavari issue :
• Belgium solved its problem of majoritarianism by strengthening which of the following types of government ?
• Choose the correctly matched pair from the following : (Country) — (System)
• Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
• Which of the following countries is an example of sharing of power between the national and state governments…
• Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
• Which one of the following languages is included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
• Choose the correctly matched pair from the following:
• Explain the effectiveness of vertical distribution of 'power sharing' in the context of India.
• "Sharing of power between the Union Government and the State Governments is basic to the structure of the Ind…
• Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ? (Subject List in the Indian Constitution) — (Subject)
• Which one of the following languages is included in Eighth Schedule in Indian Constitution ?
• Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow :
• Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option from the following : Column-I (Subject List in th…
• Which of the following is responsible for resolving disputes between Centre and States ?
• Read the following source and answer the questions that follow :
• 'Education' falls under which one of the following lists given in the Indian Constitution ?
• Examine the role of the Constitution in the Federal System of India in two points.
• Examine the role of the Supreme Court in the Federal System of India in two points.
• ''Federal form of government is in direct contrast to the Unitary form of government.'' Explain the statement.
• Choose the most appropriate option regarding the division of legislative rights in India.
• Which one of the following is a scheduled language as per the Constitution of India ?
• Why was the need for decentralisation recognized in the Indian Constitution ? Explain.
• Describe any three characteristics of the Indian federal system.
• Which one of the following is an example of 'coming together' federation ?
• Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option. Column I: i. Union List, ii. State List, iii. Co…
• Match column − A with column − B and choose the correct option : Column − A (Subjects): (I) Banks, (II) Agric…
• Identify the administrative level of Indian Government with the help of the information given in the box and…
• Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
• Which one of the following options prove that India is a quasi-federal state ? I. More powers with Centre II.…
• Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option : Column I (List): a. Union list, b. State list,…
• Which one of the following countries is an example of a 'coming together federation' ?
• "The creation of linguistic states was the first and a major test for democratic politics in India." Explain…
• Look at the given picture carefully and identify the building :
• Which one of the following is the best example of 'coming together federation' ?
• How does the Indian Constitution accommodate the social diversities ? Explain with examples.
• How does the Indian federal structure promote balance governance across the nation ? Choose the most suitable…
• Read the following source and answer the questions that follow :
• Choose the correct option related to concurrent list of the Indian Constitution.
• Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
• Choose the correct option related to Union list.
• Read the following statements regarding the creation of States on the basis of language in India and choose t…
• Differentiate between federal and unitary form of government with examples.
• Match the Column I with Column II and choose the correct option : Column I (List): I. Union list subjects; II…
• Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow :
• Match Column – A with Column – B and choose the correct option : Column – A (Subjects): I. Defence, II. Polic…
• Read the given extract and answer all questions :
• Match Column – A with Column – B and choose the correct option. Column – A (Subjects): I. E-Programming II. P…
• Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :

Civics · Chapter 3: Gender, Religion and Caste (37)

• Suggest any two ways to promote Women's Entrepreneurship in the economy.
• Look at the given picture carefully and choose the most appropriate option : Which of the following values is…
• Explain any two Constitutional provisions that make India a secular nation.
• Suggest two ways to improve womens' participation in sports leadership roles.
• Suggest any two measures to remove gender inequality.
• Describe any two provisions made in the Constitution to establish the model of 'secular governance' in India.
• In which one of the following organs of India are women taking advantage of reservation?
• Which of the following statements represent gender equality?
• "Secularism is the very idea of Indian Constitution." Justify the statement.
• Suggest any five measures to establish the gender equality of labour.
• Read the following statements and choose the correct term mentioned in the Indian Constitution from the given…
• Which one of the following statements, best describes women empowerment ?
• "Role of women is gradually enhancing in the politics of the country." Examine the statement.
• In which one of the following institutions in India was a system of reservation for women made by amending th…
• In which of the following regions was women representation the highest in their respective National Parliamen…
• Read the following provisions regarding Secularism in the Indian Constitution and choose the correct option.…
• Two statements, I and II are given below. Read both the statements and choose the correct option. Statement I…
• In which one of the following regions is the participation of women in public life the highest ?
• Suggest three steps to enhance the literacy rate among women in India.
• "Women face discrimination in various ways in our society." Explain any two ways.
• Which one of the following statements is not true ?
• Communalism is harmful for the nation. Explain.
• Which one of the following countries has a high level of women's participation in public life ?
• Suggest measures to increase the political representation of women in India.
• In which year the Constitution amendment providing for 33% representation of women in the local self governan…
• Suggest any two ways to increase women's representation in leadership roles.
• Suggest any two measures to increase the representation of women in the legislatures of India.
• Suggest any two measures to promote secularism as mentioned in the Indian Constitution.
• Suggest any two measures to ensure participation of women in public life.
• Which of the following term refers to the belief in and advocacy for the social, political and economic equal…
• Read the given statements : • India has no official religion. • All the communities have freedom to profess a…
• Which one of the following aspects was common between the writings of B.R. Ambedkar and E.V. Ramaswamy Naicke…
• Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the appropriat…
• Which one of the following matters do NOT deal with the 'Family Laws' ?
• Explain any two provisions that make India a secular state.
• Read the following statements and choose the correct option : I. There is no official religion in India. II.…
• Which one of the following countries has the highest representation of women in their National Parliament ?

Civics · Chapter 4: Political Parties (61)

• Find the odd one out from the following :
• Examine the role of political parties in a democracy.
• Examine the need of the political parties in a democratic government.
• Find the odd one out regarding the Political Parties of India :
• "Political parties perform a series of functions in the democracy." Explain the statement with examples.
• Explain the importance of political parties in Indian democracy.
• Explain the challenges faced by the political parties in India.
• Which of the following are the main components of a political party ? Choose the correct option : I. Leaders…
• Explain the importance of political parties in democracy.
• Why did India adopt the multiparty system ? Explain with suitable arguments.
• Choose the correctly matched pair from the following (Political Party — State) :
• Describe three main functions of political parties.
• Describe three major challenges faced by the political parties in India.
• To reform the party system, which of the following tasks have been made compulsory for the political parties?…
• Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose th…
• Identify the odd one out.
• Which one of the following countries has 'one-party system' ?
• Explain any three responsibilities carried out by the political parties in a democracy.
• How do Political Parties ensure accountability to the public ? Choose the most suitable option from the follo…
• Describe any three functions of the Political Parties.
• Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose th…
• Which one of the following countries has a two-party system ?
• Analyse the role of political parties in shaping public opinion.
• Which one of the following steps has been taken by the Election Commission of India to reform political parti…
• Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose th…
• Analyse any three challenges faced by political parties in India.
• Which of the following States is ruled by a regional party ?
• Which one of the following countries adopted multi-party system ?
• Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
• Which one of the following countries has two party system ?
• Analyze the need of Political Parties in the Democracy.
• There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose the corr…
• Explain any five challenges faced by political parties in India.
• Explain any five major functions of the political parties.
• Why has India adopted a multi-party system? Explain.
• Explain the role of Election Commission in the registration and recognition of political parties in India.
• Political parties have become omnipresent in democratic setups across the world. Explain the statement with e…
• Several reforms have been made to strengthen political parties in India so that they could perform their func…
• Read the following statements about the functions of political parties and choose the correct option : I. Pol…
• Suggest any two reforms to strengthen 'party system' in India.
• Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow :
• Explain the role of political parties in shaping public opinion.
• Describe the main functions of political parties.
• Describe the main challenges before political parties in India.
• Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ? List-I (Regional Parties) / List-II (Regions)
• Describe any three features of Multiparty System.
• Which of the following statements are correct related to the role of political parties in India ? I. Play a d…
• Explain three major challenges before Political Parties in India.
• Choose the correct option related to the regional political parties of India :
• Read the following source and answer the questions that follow :
• Analyse the role of political parties in a democracy.
• Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the Statements and choose the correct op…
• Explain any three functions of Political Party.
• Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and reason (R). Read the statements and choos…
• Which one of the following countries have One Party System ?
• Explain the role of Election Commission regarding recognition of Political Parties in India.
• Differentiate between ruling and opposition parties.
• Explain, how the rise of political parties are directly linked to the emergence of representative democracies.
• How is one-party system different from two-party system ? Explain with examples.
• Examine any five major challenges faced by the political parties in India.
• "Political parties play an important role in democratic countries." Justify the statement.

Civics · Chapter 5: Outcomes of Democracy (51)

• Look at the given picture carefully and choose the most appropriate option : Which of the following is a stre…
• Differentiate between democracy and dictatorship.
• "The blend of accountability, responsiveness and legitimacy forms the foundation of a democratic government."…
• "Dignity and freedom of the citizens are the essence of democracy." Examine the statement.
• "Democracy is a better form of government compared with any other alternative." Examine the statement.
• Explain any five bases for assessing the outcomes of democracy.
• Explain any five values of democracy.
• How is democracy better than other types of government ? Analyse.
• Analyse the role of democracy in reducing inequality and poverty.
• How does democracy establish an accountable, responsible and legitimate governance? Explain.
• Which one of the following is a fundamental principle of democracy ?
• Democracy is a better form of govt. than dictatorship. Analyse.
• Democracy accommodates social diversities. Analyse.
• Read the following statements regarding democracy and choose the correct option. I. Promotes equality among c…
• How do we assess democracy's outcomes ? Explain.
• "Democracy is an accountable, responsive and legitimate government." Explain the statement.
• Read the following characteristics of democracy and choose the correct option. I. Free and fair elections II.…
• Analyse the importance of democracy in accommodation of social diversity.
• Analyse the importance of democracy in reducing poverty and inequality.
• Explain with examples the role of democracy in the reduction of inequality and poverty.
• How is democracy a legitimate government ? Explain with examples.
• Analyse the conditions under which democracies accommodate social diversities.
• Analyse the conditions under which democracies promote dignity and freedom of citizens.
• Which type of government is likely to be more acceptable to the people in the world ?
• (A) "Democracy stands much superior to any other forms of governments in promoting dignity and freedom of the…
• (B) "Democracy produces an accountable, responsive and legitimate government." Support the statement with arg…
• Which one of the following is not true about a democratic government ?
• 'Transparency is the most important feature of democracy.' Support the statement.
• Democratic government is better than other alternatives. Analyse this statement.
• Analyse the reasons for the overwhelming support for the idea of democracy all over the world.
• Mention the two conditions that democracy must fulfil in order to achieve a harmonious social life.
• The ability of democracy to generate its own support is itself an outcome that cannot be ignored. Analyse the…
• "Complaints are the testimony to the success of Democracy." Explain the statement with examples.
• In a democratic country the government adopts environment friendly policies with the help of citizens and exp…
• "Democratic governance is responsive to the expectations of citizens." Justify the statement with suitable ar…
• "Democracy accommodates social diversity better than dictatorship." Justify the statement with suitable argum…
• Evaluate the outcomes of democracy in the economic sector of the country.
• Evaluate the outcomes of democracy in the social sector of the country.
• How is democracy better than other forms of Government ? Choose the most appropriate option.
• What role do 'checks and balances' play in a democratic country ? Choose the most suitable option from the fo…
• How are democratic governments better than other forms of government ? Explain.
• How do democracies lead to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens ? Explain.
• Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the Statements and choose the correct op…
• Which one of the following is the most popular form of government in the contemporary world ?
• "There is an overwhelming support for the idea of democracy all over the world." Support the statement with e…
• "Democracy can address all socio-economic and political problems." Support the statement with arguments.
• Why is Democratic Government considered as Legitimate Government ? Explain.
• How is Democracy a better form of government in comparison to dictatorship ? Explain.
• "Democracy is attentive to the needs and demands of the people." Justify the statement.
• "Democracies accomodate social diversities and provide dignity and freedom to the citizens." Justify the stat…
• Analyse the outcomes of democracies in terms of economic growth and development.

Economics · Chapter 1: Development (67)

• Study the given data carefully and answer the question that follows : Identify the average monthly income of…
• Which of the following reports compare countries using health, education and per capita income ?
• Choose the correct option to fill in the blank : Net attendance ratio is expressed as a ________ of total chi…
• Analyse the issues that necessitate sustainable development for the future.
• Study the data of a State given below and answer the question that follow : If rural children aged 10-14 year…
• Which of the following organisations publishes the 'Human Development Report' ?
• Choose the correct option to fill the blank : Literacy Rate is expressed as a proportion of the literate popu…
• Why is sustainable development essential ? Explain with examples.
• Look at the given cartoon carefully and answer the question that follow : Which of the following concepts is…
• Study the given data and answer the question that follow : By how many of the following points does State B's…
• Choose the correct option to fill in the blank : Infant Mortality Rate indicates the number of children that…
• "Different persons can have different developmental goals." Explain the statement with examples.
• Study the following table showing HDI Rank in the World and answer the question given below : S. No. | Countr…
• Study the following table related to 'World Human Development Index' and answer the question that follow : Wh…
• Choose the correct option to fill in the blank : The total value of all final goods and services produced wit…
• How is income an important factor in assessing the development of a country ? Mention the classification done…
• Data related to an imaginary country is given below. Study these data and answer the question that follows: T…
• By which organization is the Human Development Report published?
• Choose the correct option to fill the blank. Literacy Rate measures the proportion of literate population in…
• Assume there are four families in a locality. If the incomes of these four families in a week are ₹ 2,000, ₹…
• Choose the correct option regarding 'Body Mass Index' (BMI) from the following.
• How can a nation achieve a balance between economic growth and environment sustainability ? Explain by giving…
• Which of the following is a key indicator used to measure a country's development ?
• Which one of the following definitions is most suitable for the 'Literacy Rate' ?
• Study the table given below carefully and answer the question that follows. Which of the following country ha…
• How does the United Nations Development Program's (UNDP's) developmental criterion differ from the World Bank…
• On which of the following basis does the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) publish the 'Human Devel…
• Why could different persons have different notions of a country's development ? Explain with examples.
• Why has the issue of sustainability become essential for development in present times ? Explain with example.
• Choose the correct option to fill in the blank. For comparing countries, their __________ is considered to be…
• Study the given table and answer the question that follows : Which of the following countries has the highest…
• Which of the following countries has better rank in Human Development Index ?
• Read the following statements about Human Development and choose the correct option : (I) It is the composite…
• Read the following data and answer the question that follow : Some comparative Data on Haryana, Kerala and Bi…
• Which one of the following is a developmental goal of the factory workers ?
• "Different persons can have different developmental goals." Support the statement with an example.
• Read the given data in the table and find out the average monthly income of Country A. Choose the correct opt…
• Select which among the following cannot be purchased through money. Choose the correct option : I. Full prote…
• Study the following table and arrange the States from lower to higher on the basis of 'Life Expectancy at Bir…
• Smt. Deepti is a resident of X country. Her country is a developed country. Which of the following would be a…
• Define the term 'Body Mass Index'. Explain the method of its calculation.
• Study the table given below and answer the question that follows : Identify the State whose Infant Mortality…
• The meaning of per capita income is :
• The developmental goal for a prosperous farmer can be :
• Read the table given below carefully and answer the question that follow : Which of the following countries h…
• The World Bank's development report is prepared on the basis of which of the following :
• Read the following developmental goals and choose correct option of goals related to a student studying in un…
• Explain the role of public facilities for quality of life.
• Which one of the following countries has a high 'Human Development Index' score ?
• Analyse the social and economic goals of development.
• Why is the question of sustainability of development becoming challenging in the present times ? Analyse the…
• 'Per capita income' is criterion for development of which one of the following ?
• Define 'Gross Domestic Product' and explain its importance. (1 + 2 = 3)
• "The consequences of environmental degradation do not respect national and state boundaries." Examine the sta…
• "The question of sustainability of development becoming more complex day by day." Examine the statement in co…
• Suppose, the monthly income of the family members is as follows respectively : • Mother – Rs. 50,000/- • Fath…
• Which one of the following indices is given priority by the World Bank with respect to development ?
• Which of the following are developmental goals of a prosperous farmer ? Choose the correct from the given opt…
• How is the issue of sustainability important for development ? Explain.
• Which of the following countries has the highest 'Life Expectancy' at the birth ?
• Assume there are four families in a locality. If the monthly income of each family is ₹ 10,000, ₹ 20,000, ₹ 3…
• Imagine that you are the village Head. Suggest any two activities that you think should be taken up to increa…
• 'The question of sustainability of development raises many fundamentally new issues about the nature and proc…
• Which one of the following organizations prepares the 'World Development Report' ?
• Which one of the following is the preceding Government Agency of NITI Aayog ?
• Assume there are four families in a locality. If the income of each family is ₹ 6,000, ₹ 4,000, ₹ 7,000 and ₹…
• Why is the issue of sustainability important for development ? Explain with examples.

Economics · Chapter 2: Sectors of the Indian Economy (63)

• Identify the sector of the economy on the basis of ownership with the help of following information : • The g…
• How are primary sectors different from secondary sectors ? Explain with examples.
• How are organized sectors different from unorganized sectors ? Explain with examples.
• Match Column - I with Column - II and choose the correct option : (Column-I Sectors on the basis of ownership…
• Describe the efforts done by the Indian government to increase employment in rural areas.
• Describe the rising importance of Tertiary Sector in India.
• Identify the sector of economy with the help of information given in the box : • Ownership of assets and deli…
• Describe the importance of tertiary sector in the economy.
• Describe the features of organized sector of the economy.
• In which sector does a doctor working in a government hospital fall under ?
• Look at the given picture and answer the question that follows : The work being done in the picture falls und…
• Explain the difference between public and private sector of Indian economy with example.
• Choose the correct option to fill in the blank : The total value of all final goods and services produced wit…
• Rakhi has done an economic survey of her area. The survey has revealed that people earn their livelihood by d…
• Analyse the problem of underemployment in agriculture sector in India.
• Identify the sector on basis of the following characteristics and choose the correct option: - The objective…
• Distinguish between public and private sector of economy with examples.
• Suppose you are the Sarpanch of your village. What suggestions will you give for creating additional employme…
• Read the given source and answer the questions that follow:
• Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ? (Sector of the Economy) — (Example)
• Look at the given image. The work done in the image comes under which one of the following sectors ?
• "Tertiary sector has a pivotal role in the economy of the country." Support your answer with day-to-day examp…
• Primary, Secondary and Tertiary sectors are divided in which one of the following basis ?
• Examine the role of Public Sector in the development and well-being of a country.
• Study the following picture. The work done in the picture comes under which one of the following sectors of t…
• ''There is a need for protection and support of the workers in the unorganised sector.'' Examine the statemen…
• ''Activities in the private sector are guided by the motive to earn profits.'' Examine the statement with exa…
• Look at the given picture. The work being done in the picture comes under which one of the following economic…
• Which one of the following sectors has the highest share in employment in India ?
• Explain the differences between public and private sector of economic activities.
• Explain the differences between the organised and unorganised sector of economic activities.
• Natural products being changed into other forms is known as :
• Which one of the following is a feature of the unorganized sector ?
• Differentiate between primary and secondary sectors with examples.
• Examine the rising importance of the tertiary sector in India.
• Which one of the following sectors contribute highest in the GDP of India ?
• (A) Why is 'Tertiary Sector' becoming important in India ? Explain.
• (B) Why is there a need to protect workers in the Unorganized Sector ? Explain.
• Study the data given below in the table and answer the question by selecting the correct option. Which is the…
• Ramesh is a worker in a textile export industry in Jaipur. He gets facilities like health insurance, providen…
• Suggest any two ways to create more employment in the rural sector.
• Which are the two sectors based on the ownership of resources ? Explain each of them.
• Two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Read both the statements carefully a…
• Which of the following is an example of public sector ?
• Explain 'Disguised Unemployment' with example.
• Suggest any three measures for labour safety in the unorganised sector.
• Choose the correct characteristic of private sector of the economy.
• Why are only final goods and services counted in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ? Explain.
• Suggest any three measures to increase employment opportunities in rural areas of the country.
• Choose the odd one out from the following options regarding the sectors of economy :
• Choose the correct option to fill the blank :
• Analyse the significance of Primary Sector in Indian economy.
• Rakhi has done an economic survey of her area. The survey has revealed that people earn their livelihood by d…
• Look at the given picture and answer the question that follows : The work being done in the picture falls in…
• Suggest any three measures to increase employment opportunities in urban areas in India.
• Which of the following provisions have been made under the 'Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarante…
• Which one of the following is an example of organized sector activities ?
• Differentiate between Public and Private Sector.
• Which one of the following organization is providing data regarding employment in India ?
• Which one of the following pair is correctly matched ?
• Kanta works in an office. She gets her salary regularly at the end of every month. In addition to the salary,…
• Which one of the following is an activity of the unorganized sector ?
• How to create more employment in rural areas ? Explain with examples.

Economics · Chapter 3: Money and Credit (68)

• Read the given case and choose the correct option : Swapna, a small farmer grows groundnut on her three acres…
• Explain the role of Reserve Bank of India in the Indian economy.
• Read the following case and choose the correct option : Swapna owns a small farm in her village. She wants to…
• Differentiate between formal and informal sources of credit.
• Read the following case and choose the correct option : Megha has taken a loan of ₹ 5 lakhs from bank to purc…
• Explain the role of Reserve Bank in Indian economy.
• Why does it become difficult for farmers in rural areas to take loans from government banks ? Read the follow…
• Which of the following groups in urban India depend on informal sources to meet their credit needs ?
• Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
• Arrange the following sources of credit in the most to least order to meet the credit requirement of rural ho…
• Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
• Why is it not easy to get loans from the formal sector? Read the following reasons and choose the most approp…
• "Reserve Bank of India plays a crucial role in regulating the Indian banks." Justify the statement.
• Which of the following is the primary purpose of loan activities offered by banks ?
• Examine the significance of credit in economic development of the country.
• Read the image of the cheque. Identify the cheque number from the given options :
• Which one of the following banks in India controls the issuance of currency and regulates the credit system i…
• How can the formal sector loans be made beneficial for poor farmers and workers ? Explain.
• Read the following situation regarding credit and identify the positive impact of credit. Salim obtains credi…
• Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose th…
• Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose th…
• Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
• In one of the small villages, a farmer borrows money from the village moneylender at a high monthly interest…
• Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose th…
• Select the formal sources of credit from the given sources and choose the correct option. I. Bank II. Moneyle…
• Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
• Which one of the following is the modern form of currency ?
• Which one of the following categories of urban households take the highest percentage of loan from the formal…
• A debt trap pushes the borrower in a situation from which recovery is quite difficult. Examine this statement.
• (A) Justify the role of 'Self Help Groups' in the rural economy.
• (B) "Cheap and affordable credit is crucial for the country's development." Justify the statement.
• Which among the following organisations issues the currency notes in India ?
• How does credit play a positive and a negative role ? Explain with examples.
• What is a collateral ? Why is it a main reason to prevent the poor getting a loan from banks ? Explain.
• How is 'demand deposit' an essential feature of money?
• How does a bank work as a key component of the financial system? Explain.
• Analyse the situation in which credit pushes the borrower into a situation from which recovery is painful.
• How are self-help groups the building blocks of the rural poor? Explain with examples.
• How does the credit vary substantially between formal and informal lenders? Explain with examples.
• Why is Rupee accepted as a medium of exchange in India ?
• Which one of the following is the purpose of collateral in a loan ?
• Differentiate between the formal and informal sources of credit.
• Explain the functioning of 'Self-Help Groups'.
• Two statements I and II are given below. Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct option : S…
• Analyse the importance of credit in the economic development of the country.
• Analyse the importance of 'Self-Help Groups' in the rural development of the country.
• Read the following sources of loan carefully and choose the correct option related to formal sources of credi…
• Imagine you are a part of a 'Self Help Group' (SHG). Explain the working system of the Self Help Group (SHG)…
• Imagine that you are the Village Development Officer of a village. Explain the usefulness of formal sources o…
• Shyamal is a small farmer. Shyamal has got his 'Kisan Card' made. He needs a loan to grow new crops. Which of…
• The problem of 'Double Coincidence of Wants' can be solved by which of the following ?
• Distinguish between formal and informal sources of credit in India with example.
• Rama is a farmer. She needs loan for agriculture work. Which of the following sources of loan will be benefic…
• Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully and…
• Read the following source and answer the questions that follow :
• Why do lenders often require collateral before lending loan ? Choose the most suitable option from the follow…
• Look at the given picture carefully and infer the income of the bank. Choose the correct option from the foll…
• How is credit essential for economic activities ? Explain with examples.
• Which one of the following is a formal source of credit ?
• Explain any three functions of the Reserve Bank of India.
• Explain the role of banks with regard to money which they accept from the public.
• Who among the following takes the decision regarding saving and loan activities in the Self Help Groups (SHGs…
• Distinguish between formal and informal sources of credit.
• Read the following source and answer the questions that follow :
• Explain, why the banks do not lend credit to certain borrowers ?
• Explain the functions of "Self Help Group".
• How do double coincidence of wants arise ?
• Explain the three important 'terms of Credit'.

Economics · Chapter 4: Globalisation and the Indian Economy (61)

• The removal of barriers on foreign trade and investment by the Indian government has been called as :
• "New technology has helped to connect the world." Justify the statement with suitable arguments.
• Which one of the following best describes liberalisation ?
• "New technology has helped the world to become connected." Justify the statement with suitable arguments.
• Which of the following is the main purpose of a trade barrier in global trade ? Choose the correct option.
• "Advancement in technology has stimulated the globalization process." Justify the statement with suitable arg…
• Two statements I and II are given below. Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct option : S…
• How did the process of liberalisation initiated in India in the 1990s, promote globalisation ? Explain.
• Explain how globalisation has impacted the Indian economy. Analyse both positive and negative aspects.
• Two statements I and II are given below. Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct option : S…
• "Globalisation is the process of rapid integration and interconnection between countries." Explain the statem…
• Identify the odd one out.
• Choose the correct option to fill in the blank: The process of removing barriers on foreign trade and investm…
• Why did the Indian Government restrict foreign trade and foreign investment between 1947 – 1991? Explain.
• Match the following aspects of globalization with their descriptions and choose the correct option. List-I (G…
• "Rapid improvement in technology has been one major factor that has stimulated the globalisation process." Ex…
• "Foreign trade and foreign investment policies are the aspects of liberalisation and globalisation." Explain…
• Which one of the following is a significant aspect of globalisation ?
• Analyse the role of Liberalisation in the globalisation.
• Examine five factors to promote the process of globalisation.
• Which one of the following statements best describes the meaning of 'Globalization' ?
• How is technology an important factor of globalisation ? Explain with examples.
• Which one of the following is included in 'liberalization' ?
• How have the developments in information and communication technology been the major factor to enable globali…
• Describe any three impacts of globalisation on Indian agriculture.
• Which one of the following is a challenge of Globalisation ?
• How do Multinational Corporations (MNCs) interlink production across countries ? Explain with examples.
• Explain any five steps taken by the Central and State Governments to attract foreign investments.
• Why did the Indian government liberalize trade regulations in 1991 ?
• How is information technology connected with globalization ? Explain.
• Cargill Foods, a very large MNC, is the largest producer of edible oil in India. Which one of these countries…
• In which one of the following ways has information and communication technology stimulated the globalisation…
• Describe the impact of flexibility in the labour laws on the workers in India.
• Examine the factors which facilitate globalization in India.
• Assess, how globalization has touched the lives of larger society.
• Examine the debate that took place in the World Trade Organisation for the developing countries.
• Examine the steps taken by the Central and State governments to attract foreign companies to invest in India.
• Why do some countries impose tariffs on imported goods in the context of globalization ? Choose the correct r…
• Two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Read both the statements carefully a…
• If companies decide to import cotton from other countries, what will be its impact on domestic cotton cultiva…
• How does the interlinking of production across the world promote globalisation ? Explain.
• The growth of digital technology has greatly influenced globalization. Which of the following is its main ben…
• How did the trade policy implemented in 1991 stimulated the globalization in India ? Explain with example.
• Two Statements-I and II are given below. Read both the statements and choose the correct option. Statement-I:…
• How did liberalization promote the process of globalization in India ? Explain.
• Read the following statements for stimulating the process of globalization and choose the correct options : I…
• Find the odd one out.
• How did information and communication technology promote the process of Globalization ? Explain.
• Choose the correct option to fill the blank. Removing barriers or restrictions on business and trade set by t…
• "Globalisation is the process of rapid integration or interconnection between countries." Explain the stateme…
• 'Improvement in technology has stimulated the globalisation process.' Explain the statement with examples.
• Which one of the following is a major benefit to an MNC when it works on joint production with a local compan…
• Analyse the impact of globalization in India.
• Analyse the ways to make globalization fair.
• Which one of the following is a major benefit to a local company which goes for joint production with an MNC ?
• "Liberalisation of foreign trade and foreign investment policy have shown far reaching changes in India." Sup…
• 'Among producers and workers, the impact of globalization has not been uniform.' Support the statement with s…
• "Technology is the vital force in the modern form of globalisation." Explain the statement with suitable exam…
• "The impact of globalisation has not been uniform." Explain the statement with suitable examples.
• How are our markets transformed in recent years ? Explain with examples.
• How do Multi National Corporations (MNCs) interlink production across countries ? Explain with examples.

Geography · Chapter 1: Resources and Development (35)

• Read the given infographics carefully and choose the correct option that identifies the soil described. (1) S…
• In which of the following categories of 'land-use' has India registered an increase ?
• Identify the correct soil from the given options to complete the flow chart :
• Choose the correct option related to the factors that determined the land use pattern in India :
• Identify the soil with the help of the following informations given in the box and choose the correct option…
• In which of the following States of India, has the largest area under permanent forests ?
• Which of the following is an example of 'current fallow land' ?
• Look at the given cartoon carefully and answer the question that follow : Which of the following concepts is…
• Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource ?
• Explain the adverse effects on the environment due to indiscriminate use of resources.
• Why is planning necessary for judicious use of resources ? Explain.
• Describe any two features of 'arid soils'.
• Describe any two features of 'forest soils'.
• Read the following characteristics of a soil and identify the soil from the given options. · It is widely spr…
• Suggest any two ways to solve the problem of land degradation.
• Suggest any two ways for the conservation of resources.
• Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
• Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
• Which one of the following soils develops in an area with high temperature and heavy rainfall ?
• Match the column - 1 with column - 2 and choose the correct option : Column - 1 (Resources): (I) Biological,…
• Which of the following is correctly matched ?
• Mention the main reason for land degradation in states like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
• 'Conservation of energy is itself a production of energy.' Support the statement.
• Read the case given below carefully and answer the questions that follow:
• Explain any three main factors responsible for land degradation.
• Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option : Column I (Type of Soil): a. Alluvial soil; b. B…
• A researcher is examining a soil type which is formed by the weathering of volcanic rock and is rich in miner…
• "Planning is the widely accepted strategy for judicious use of resources." Explain the statement.
• "An equitable distribution of resources has become essential for a sustained quality of human life." Explain…
• Describe any two ways to solve the problem of land degradation.
• Which state of India has the maximum area under permanent forest ?
• Explain the main features of alluvial soil.
• Explain the various stages of resource planning and its need in India. (3 + 2 = 5)
• Identify the soil with the help of following information. • It develops in areas with high temperature. • It…
• Which of the following pair is correctly matched ?

Geography · Chapter 2: Forest and Wildlife Resources (22)

• Match Column – I with Column – II and choose the correct option : Column – I (National Park) | Column – II (S…
• Identify the state related with the Chipko Movement :
• Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ? (Column-A National Parks / Column-B States)
• Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option : Column-I (National Parks): a. Sariska, b. Sunde…
• Arrange the following categories of forests in India from the largest to the smallest in terms of area and ch…
• Which state has the largest area under forests in India ?
• Choose the correctly matched pair from the following (National Park/Tiger Reserve — State) :
• Which of the following characteristics of the Indian Wild Life (Protection) Act are correct ? Choose the most…
• Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option: Column I: a. Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary; b. Mana…
• Read the following source and answer the questions that follow :
• Read the following source and answer the questions that follow :
• Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose th…
• Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option. Column I (National Park): i. Kaziranga, ii. Jim…
• Suggest any two ways to conserve wildlife in India.
• When was the Wildlife Protection Act implemented ?
• Describe the role of communities in the conservation of forests in India.
• Describe any two steps taken by the Government of India to protect forests and wildlife.
• Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow :
• Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
• Suggest any two measures for the conservation of forest.
• Suggest any two measures for the conservation of wildlife.
• Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :

Geography · Chapter 3: Water Resources (26)

• Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
• Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow :
• Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow :
• Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option : Column I (Dam) — Column II (River) a. Hirakud —…
• Recent evidence suggests that overuse of groundwater is threatening sustainable development. Analyse the stat…
• Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option : Column I (River): a. Chambal, b. Ganga, c. Chen…
• Choose the correct option of the states that have been majorly benefitted by the Sardar Sarovar Dam.
• How has the overuse of underground water created a serious crisis in many parts of India ? Explain with examp…
• How have industrialisation and urbanisation impacted water supply? Explain.
• Which one of the following is the irrigation system in Meghalaya ?
• Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option. Column I (Dams): i. Sardar Sarovar, ii. Hirakud,…
• Describe any five steps taken to save fresh water from industrial pollution.
• In which one of the following states is 'bamboo drip irrigation system' prevalent ?
• Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
• Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
• Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow :
• In which Indian state is 'Bamboo drip irrigation' system used ?
• Arrange the location of the following dams of India from North to South and choose the correct option : I. Pr…
• Choose the correct option to fill the blank. An artificial lake built in the 11th century for water conservat…
• Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option : Column-I (Dam): a. Sardar Sarovar b. Salal c. G…
• Choose the correctly matched pair : I (Multi-purpose River Project) — II (River)
• Explain any three factors responsible for water pollution.
• Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow :
• In which of the following States Tungabhadra Dam is located ?
• Match the Column – A with Column – B and choose the correct option : Column – A (River): I. Mahanadi II. Narm…
• How can the industrial pollution of fresh water be reduced ? Explain with examples.

Geography · Chapter 4: Agriculture (43)

• In which of the following regions did the "Beej-Bachao Andolan" of farmers begin ?
• In which of the following categories of 'land-use' has India registered an increase ?
• Which one of the following crops grows well in hot and humid climate ?
• If every farmer in India follows modern farming practices, explain any two positive changes this could bring…
• Match Column - I with Column - II and choose the correct option : (Column-I Types of Farming: I. Primitive su…
• Suggest any two measures for better productivity and organic farming.
• Identify the correct option related to major crops grown in the 'Kharif' cropping season in India :
• Explain the measures made by government to improve Indian agriculture.
• Imagine you are travelling from Delhi to Chandigarh to attend a wedding, by road in January. Which of the fol…
• Read the story of Rinjha and answer the question that follows : Story of Rinjha Rinjha lived with her family…
• Swapna is a small farmer. Swapna wants to cultivate cotton. What kind of geographical conditions will be suit…
• Read the story of Rinjha and answer the question that follows :
• Mrs. Monica, along with her family, clears a piece of land and grows grain and other food crops to feed her f…
• The Government of India has invited some suggestions for institutional reforms in agriculture. Propose any fi…
• Suppose you are a farmer. You want to cultivate rice in India. Describe any three geographical conditions whi…
• Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option : Column-I (Crop) — Column-II (Type) I. Wheat — a…
• Differentiate between Primitive Subsistence and Commercial Farming.
• Differentiate between Rabi and Kharif cropping seasons.
• Read the following informations and identify the crop. - It is the staple food crop of majority of people in…
• Explain the importance of agriculture in the Indian Economy.
• Explain the Technological and Institutional reforms taken by the government in the interest of farmers.
• Describe any three features of cultivation of millets in India.
• Explain the features of primitive subsistence and commercial farming in India.
• Explain the features of intensive subsistence and plantation farming in India.
• Explain any three institutional reforms taken for the development of Indian agriculture.
• Choose the correctly matched pair.
• Identify the plantation crop from the following :
• Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow :
• Choose the correct option related to main crops of Kharif cropping season :
• "Plantation agriculture is also a type of commercial farming." Support the statement with suitable arguments.
• Identify the crop with the help of information given in the box. • This crop is a major cash crop in India. •…
• Examine the measures taken by the government to make agriculture profitable in India.
• With the help of following information identify the agricultural crop from the given options : I. It requires…
• Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
• Leading state in production of rice
• Which among the following crop is known as 'Golden Fibre' ?
• Explain any three features of Plantation Agriculture.
• Read the given statements and choose the correct option with regard to Rabi cropping season from the followin…
• Identify the crop with the help of the following information and choose the correct option. • This is the sec…
• Mention any two features of Plantation agriculture.
• Identify the Crop with the help of the following information and choose the correct option. • This is the sta…
• Explain any two efforts taken by the Government of India to modernise agriculture.
• Explain any two features of Rabi cropping season.

Geography · Chapter 5: Minerals and Energy Resources (43)

• Choose the correct option to fill in the blank : [A fill-in-the-blank statement about minerals/resources — th…
• Examine the role of petroleum as an important source of energy and describe its distribution in India.
• Examine the role of coal as an important energy resource and describe its distribution in India.
• Choose the appropriate option to fill in the blank :
• "Energy saved is energy produced." Justify the statement with suitable arguments.
• "Electricity has a wide range of applications in today's world that its per capita consumption is considered…
• Choose the appropriate option to fill in the blank : [The blank relates to a classification of minerals — the…
• "Conserving energy is essential for sustainable development." Support the statement with suitable arguments.
• "Minerals are found in various forms and types, each having distinct properties." Support the statement with…
• Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully and…
• Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option : Column I (Minerals) — Column II (Major Mines) a…
• Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose th…
• Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option : Column I (Thermal Power Plant): a. Talcher, b.…
• Read the given source and answer the questions that follow:
• Choose the correct option to fill the blank. Non Metallic Mineral : Mica Energy Mineral : …………
• "Promotion of energy conservation is important plank of sustainable energy." Explain the statement with examp…
• "Energy is required for all kinds of activities." Explain this statement with examples.
• Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option. Column-I (Minerals) | Column-II (Examples) I. Fe…
• Choose the correct option for the following States' share (in percentage) in the production of 'manganese' in…
• How is energy a basic requirement for economic development of a country ? Explain with examples.
• Which one of the following is the highest 'bauxite' producing state of India ?
• ''Minerals occur in igneous and metamorphic rocks.'' Explain the statement with example.
• ''The ocean waters contain vast quantities of minerals.'' Explain the statement with example.
• Energy is essential for all activities. Explain this statement with examples.
• Which one of the following is an example of the Ferrous Metal ?
• Why is there a pressing need to use non-conventional energy resources ? Explain.
• Choose the correct option to fill in the blank. The largest wind farm cluster in India is located between ___…
• Differentiate between ferrous and non-ferrous minerals.
• Differentiate between conventional and non-conventional sources of energy.
• Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option :
• "It would be beneficial to develop sustainable way to meet the growing energy demand in India." Support the s…
• "We have to use a planned and sustainable manner to conserve our minerals." Support the statement by giving s…
• Study the given table and answer the question that follows : Read the following possible outcomes from the ta…
• Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose th…
• Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option : Column-I (Atomic Power Plants): a. Kakrapara b.…
• Coal-mines located in Tamil Nadu
• Oil field located in Maharashtra
• Read the characteristics given in the box and identify the type of coal from the option given below : • This…
• Why is the conservation of conventional sources of energy significant ? Explain any two reasons.
• How is energy a basic requirement for economic development ? Explain.
• How are conventional sources of energy different from non-conventional sources ? Explain.
• Read the given case and answer the questions that follow :
• Map based question. 13.1 (History, 1 mark): On the given outline Political Map of India, identify the place m…

Geography · Chapter 6: Manufacturing Industries (30)

• 'Petroleum refinery is the 'nodal industry' for the synthetic textile, fertiliser and numerous chemical indus…
• Explain the role of industries in increasing air pollution and suggest measures to control it. (2+3=5)
• Explain the measures taken by 'National Thermal Power Corporation' to prevent environmental degradation.
• Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose th…
• "India's prosperity lies in expanding and diversifying its manufacturing industries." Justify the statement.
• "The development process of India has experienced transformation due to the significant influence of Informat…
• Describe the role of manufacturing industries in the economic development of a country.
• ''Manufacturing sector is considered the backbone of development of the country.'' Justify the statement.
• ''Agriculture and Industry move hand in hand.'' Justify the statement.
• There are two statements given as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose the corre…
• "Agriculture and industry move hand in hand." Support the statement with examples.
• Explain the importance of manufacturing industries.
• Explain any five ways to reduce industrial pollution.
• Study the given flowchart and answer the questions that follow:
• Explain the major concerns of Jute Textile industry.
• Explain the reasons why most of the Jute industries in India are located in West Bengal.
• Explain the measures to reduce industrial pollution.
• "Manufacturing industries are considered the backbone of the economic development of the country." Justify th…
• "Agriculture and industry move hand-in-hand." Justify the statement with suitable arguments.
• Study the given flow chart and answer the question that follows : Explain the added value product in the text…
• Study the given flowchart and answer the question that follows : Explain the steel manufacturing process on t…
• Explain any three factors responsible for air pollution.
• 'Manufacturing industries are considered the backbone of economic development.' Justify the statement.
• Who of the following set up the first Iron and Steel industry in India ?
• How has Information Technology affected Electronic Industry ? Explain.
• "The economic strength of a country is measured by the development of manufacturing industries." Explain with…
• How is chemical industry in India diversified ? Explain.
• Classify industries on the basis of raw materials.
• Classify industries on the basis of source of raw materials.
• Read the given case and answer the questions that follow :

Geography · Chapter 7: Lifelines of National Economy (31)

• On the same outline map of India given for Q. No. 9, locate and label any three of the following with suitabl…
• 'Roadways still have an edge over railways in India.' Justify the statement.
• 'Railways are the backbone of the national transport system.' Justify the statement.
• On the same political outline map of India, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols…
• On the same political outline map of India, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols…
• On the same political outline map of India, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols…
• On the same political outline map of India, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols…
• On the same political outline map of India, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols…
• On the same political outline map of India, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols…
• Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option. Column I (Port): i. Kandla, ii. Mumbai, iii. Vis…
• On the same political outline map of India, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols…
• (A) How is pipeline transport network important in the transport system of India ? Explain with an example.
• (B) How have physical and economic factors influenced the distribution pattern of the Indian Railway Network…
• On the same outline map of India locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols : (a) Tehr…
• Explain the importance of pipelines as a means of transportation in India.
• Two places A and B have been marked on the given political outline map of India (on page 23). Identify them w…
• On the same political outline map of India, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols…
• Examine the significance of pipeline as a means of transportation in the country.
• Read the case given below carefully and answer the questions that follow:
• Read the following table and answer the questions that follow:
• On the same outline map of India (page 27) given for question no. 10, locate and label any three of the follo…
• Map Skill Based Question. 37(i) Two places (A) and (B) have been marked on the given political outline map of…
• Major sea port located in Karnataka
• 'Efficient means of Transport are pre-requisite for fast development.' Justify the statement.
• 'Roadways have an edge over Railways.' Justify the statement.
• Map Based Questions. (a) Two places (A) and (B) have been marked on the given outline political Map of India.…
• Why do we call Tourism as a Trade ? Explain.
• Explain the importance of Transportation in the economic development of the country.
• Read the following case and answer the questions that follows :
• Map based question. 13.1 (History, 1 mark): On the given outline Political Map of India, identify the place m…
• Explain the importance of National Highways in India.

History · Chapter 1: The Rise of Nationalism in Europe (61)

• Describe the process of unification of Germany.
• Describe the process of unification of Italy.
• "The formation of the British Nation-State was different from the rest of Europe." Justify the statement with…
• "Ideas of national unity in the early nineteenth century Europe were closely allied to the ideology of libera…
• Identify this image of the allegorical figure of a European nation during the nineteenth century from the fol…
• Examine the nationalist tensions emerged in the Balkan region by the end of nineteenth century.
• Examine the role of Giuseppe Mazzini in the unification of Italy during the nineteenth century.
• Which one of the following regions became a part of unified Italy in 1866 ?
• How was liberalism allied to national unity in Europe in the early decades of the 19th century ? Analyse.
• Arrange the following events in chronological order and choose the correct option : I. Defeat of Napoleon in…
• How did the French Revolution spread the spirit of nationalism in Europe ? Explain with suitable arguments.
• How did the Greek freedom struggle arouse nationalist sentiments in Europe ? Explain with suitable arguments.
• In reference to the Germania allegory the "olive branch around the sword" symbolizes which one of the followi…
• Read the given source and answer the questions that follow:
• The German philosopher 'Johann Gottfried' belonged to which one of the following schools of thought ?
• Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose th…
• Arrange the following events in chronological order and choose the correct option. I. Treaty of Constantinopl…
• "Conservative regimes set up in Europe in 1815 were autocratic." Support the statement by giving any two argu…
• Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both statements and choose the co…
• Analyse the process of German Unification.
• Analyse the process of Italian Unification.
• Arrange the following incidents in chronological order and choose the correct option. I. French Revolution II…
• ''The French Revolution created a sense of collective identity amongst the French people.'' Explain the state…
• ''The Greek war of independence mobilised nationalist feelings among the educated elite across Europe.'' Expl…
• Who among the following hosted the 'Vienna Congress' in 1815 ?
• Evaluate the role of Giuseppe Mazzini in the unification of the Italian Republic.
• Evaluate the role of Otto von Bismarck in the unification of Germany.
• Which one of the following ideologies were the European Governments driven by after the defeat of Napoleon in…
• Analyse the role of Chief Minister Cavour who led the movement to unite the regions of Italy.
• Examine the ideas of liberal nationalism in Europe during the nineteenth century.
• Arrange the following in chronological order and choose the correct option : (I) Napoleonic wars (II) The Tre…
• "Ideas of national unity in the early nineteenth century Europe were closely allied to the ideology of libera…
• Which one of the following is not true about the female allegory of France ?
• Explain the process of unification of Italy.
• How did the French Revolution play an important role in creating the idea of the 'nation' in Europe ? Explain.
• Two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Read both the statements carefully a…
• Whom does this picture represent ? Choose the correct option.
• Analyse the role of language in the development of nationalism in Poland during the nineteenth century.
• Analyse the main provisions of the Treaty of Vienna of 1815.
• Identify the place where the secret underground society named 'Young Europe' was founded by Mazzini.
• Why is the French Revolution of 1789 considered the first clear expression of nationalism ? Explain with exam…
• How did nationalism, aligned with imperialism, lead Europe to disaster in 1914 ? Explain with examples.
• Look at the given picture and identify the name of the painter of this painting from the following options :
• Arrange the following events in the chronological order and choose the correct option : I. The Treaty of Vien…
• Describe the steps taken by French revolutionaries to create a sense of national unity and belonging.
• Describe the historical factors that contributed to the emergence of nationalist tensions in the Balkans.
• Read the following facts related to 'Napoleonic Code' carefully and choose the correct option : I. Abolition…
• "The political and constitutional changes that came in the wake of the French Revolution led to the transfer…
• "During 19th century, in the economic sphere, liberalisation stood for the freedom of markets and the aboliti…
• Arrange the following regions of Italy in the order of their inclusion in the Unified Italy and choose the co…
• Explain the main provisions of the Napoleonic Code – 1804.
• From which of the following countries Giuseppe Garibaldi belonged to ?
• Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose th…
• Arrange the following events in chronological order and choose the correct option from the following : I. Tre…
• How did the ideology of 'liberalism' affect the Europe in early nineteenth century ? Explain.
• Explain the process of formation of 'United Kingdom of Great Britain'.
• Match the following attributes of allegory of Germania with its significance and choose the correct option :…
• Explain Romanticism as a cultural movement in Europe.
• Explain Frederic Sarrieu's dream in the context of democratic and social republics in France during 1848.
• Match the following and choose the correct option. (Leader): (a) Victor Emmanuel II (b) Guiseppe Mazzini (c)…
• How did the 'Treaty of Constantinople' of 1832 recognize Greece as an independent nation ? Explain.

History · Chapter 2: Nationalism in India (99)

• Arrange the following events in chronological order and choose the correct option : I. Second Round Table Con…
• Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow :
• Two places 'A' and 'B' have been marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify them with the h…
• Arrange the following in chronological order and choose the correct option : I. Gandhi-Irwin Pact II. Rowlatt…
• The given image shows a famous painting. Choose the painter of this art work from the following options :
• Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow :
• Two places (A) and (B) have been marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify them based on t…
• Arrange the following events in chronological order and choose the correct option : I. Salt Satyagraha II. Kh…
• Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow :
• Two places 'A' and 'B' have been marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify them with the h…
• Explain the role of anti-imperial movements in the development of nationalism in India, by giving two argumen…
• 'The Non-Cooperation Movement was not just a political struggle, but a movement that united people across cas…
• Two places A and B have been marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify them with the help…
• How did reinterpretation of history become a means of creating a sense of nationalism by the end of the 19th…
• How did symbols and icons contribute to create a feeling of nationalism among the people in the national move…
• Why did Mahatma Gandhi decide to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement ? Analyse any three reasons.
• The place where the session of Indian National Congress was held in December 1927. (Identify and label on map)
• The place where Jallianwala Bagh incident took place. (Identify and label on map)
• Arrange the following historical events in chronological order and choose the correct option: I. Bardoli Saty…
• Analyse the impacts of Gandhi-Irwin pact on the Indian freedom struggle.
• Analyse the role of Alluri Sitaram Raju in the Indian National Movement.
• Two places 'A' and 'B' have been marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify them with the h…
• "The Gandhian idea of Satyagraha, emphasized the power of truth and struggle against injustice." Explain the…
• How did people belonging to different communities, regions and language groups develop a sense of collective…
• Two places A and B have been marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify them with the help…
• Arrange the following events of Indian National Movement in chronological order and choose the correct option…
• "There were variety of cultural processes through which Indian Nationalism captured people's imagination." Ex…
• How were the various social groups involved in the Civil Disobedience Movement ? Explain with examples.
• Two places (A) and (B) have been marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify them with the h…
• Choose the correct option, related to the founders of the 'Swaraj Party' within the Congress.
• How did people belonging to different communities, regions or language groups develop a sense of collective b…
• ''Workers had their own understanding of Mahatma Gandhi and the notion of 'Swaraj'.'' Explain the statement w…
• Two places 'A' and 'B' have been marked on the given political outline map of India (on page 27). Identify th…
• Arrange the following events in chronological order and choose the correct option. I. Formation of Khilafat C…
• Explain the role of women in the Civil Disobedience Movement, with examples.
• How did the Indian folklore and symbols strengthen the idea of nationalism during the twentieth century ? Exp…
• Two places 'A' and 'B' have been marked on the given political outline map of India (on page 27). Identify th…
• Look at the picture given below. Identify the name of the senior litterateur shown in the image and choose th…
• Analyse the role of the business classes in Civil Disobedience Movement.
• Analyse the role of women in Civil Disobedience Movement.
• Two places A and B have been marked on the given political outline map of India (on page 23). Identify them w…
• Which one of the following aspects was common among the writings of Kailashbashini Debi, Tarabai Shinde and P…
• (A) Examine the progress of the Civil Disobedience Movement in the countryside.
• (B) Analyze the ways through which people of different communities developed a sense of collective belonging…
• Two places A and B have been marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify them with the help…
• Who among the following led the peasant movement in Bardoli in 1928 ?
• Explain any three effects of Non-Co-operation Movement on the Indian economy.
• How was the Rowlatt Act opposed by the people of India ? Explain with three examples.
• Why did Indian merchants and industrialists support the Civil Disobedience Movement? Explain.
• To build a national identity, it was necessary to preserve folk traditions and create a sense of a glorious p…
• Read the case given below carefully and answer the questions that follow:
• On the given political outline map of India (on page 11), identify the place marked as A and locate and label…
• Mention the views of Mahatma Gandhi on Satyagraha.
• Mahatma Gandhi considered salt a powerful symbol that could unite the nation. Justify the statement with thre…
• Read the case given below carefully and answer the questions that follow:
• On the given political outline map of India (on page 11), answer the following:
• Between which two leaders was the Poona Pact signed in 1932 ?
• "Women played an important role during the Civil Disobedience Movement." Support the statement with appropria…
• "The revival of Indian folklore strengthened nationalism in India." Support the statement with appropriate ar…
• Two places 'A' and 'B' have been marked on the given political outline map of India (page 27). Identify them…
• On the same outline map of India (page 27) given for question no. 10, locate and label any three of the follo…
• Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option : Column I (Role): a. The song Vande Mataram; b.…
• Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow :
• Two places 'A' and 'B' have been marked on the given political outline map of India (page 27). Identify them…
• Look at the given picture and identify the name of the painter of this painting from the following options :
• Explain with examples the significance of the Non-cooperation Movement in the Indian national movement.
• How did the Civil Disobedience Movement become a mass movement ? Explain with examples.
• Map Skill Based Question. 37(i) Two places (A) and (B) have been marked on the given political outline map of…
• How did 'salt' become a powerful weapon to unite the country in the 'Civil Disobedience Movement' ? Explain a…
• How did the colonial government suppress the 'Civil Disobedience Movement' ? Explain.
• Analyse three main impacts of Non-Cooperation Movement on the economic front.
• Why did the Non-Cooperation Movement start slowing down in the cities ? Analyse three causes.
• The place where the session of Indian National Congress was held.
• The place where Mahatma Gandhi started Satyagraha for indigo peasants.
• Arrange the following historical events in chronological order and choose the correct option : I. Second Roun…
• How did Indians react to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre ? Explain.
• Read the following source and answer the questions that follow :
• The place where the session of Indian National Congress took place in 1927.
• The place where Mahatma Gandhi led the movement of cotton mill workers.
• Which one of the following pairs regarding Indian nationalism is correctly matched ? (Leaders : Contribution)
• Describe any three causes that led to the Non-Cooperation Movement.
• Describe any three causes of 'Civil Disobedience Movement.'
• 37 (i) Two places 'A' and 'B' have been marked on the given Political outline map of India. Identify them wit…
• Which one of the following aspects was common between the writings of B.R. Ambedkar and E.V. Ramaswamy Naicke…
• Analyse the implications of First World War on the economic and Political situation of India.
• Analyse the role of folklore and symbols in the revival of nationalism in India during late 19th century.
• Map Based Questions. (a) Two places (A) and (B) have been marked on the given outline political Map of India.…
• How did the Business class relate itself to the Civil Disobedience Movement ? Explain with examples.
• 'Workers of Assam had their own understanding of Mahatma Gandhi and the notion of Swaraj.' Explain with examp…
• The Place where Indian National Congress Session was held in 1927.
• The place where Mahatma Gandhi broke Salt law.
• Mention any two causes that led to the Civil Disobedience Movement.
• "The effects of Non-Cooperation Movement on the economic front were more dramatic." Support the statement wit…
• Read the following case carefully and answer the questions that follows :
• Why did Mahatma Gandhiji travel to Champaran in Bihar in 1917 ? Explain.
• Why did Mahatma Gandhi decide to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement in February 1922 ? Explain.
• How did the First World War create a new economic situation in India ? Explain.
• Read the given case and answer the questions that follow :
• Map Based Question. (13.1) On the given outline political Map of India, identify the place marked as (A) with…

History · Chapter 3: The Making of a Global World (43)

• Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose th…
• "Food offered many examples of long distance cultural exchange during pre-modern times." Explain the statemen…
• "Trade and cultural exchange went hand-in-hand during pre-modern times." Explain the statement with any two e…
• Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose th…
• How had globalization begun long before sixteenth century ? Explain.
• How did trade help to spread diseases during the pre-modern world ? Explain.
• Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully and…
• Why did many Europeans migrate to America after sixteenth century ? Explain.
• How did trade and long distance travel contribute to the spread of diseases during ancient period ? Explain.
• Read the following reasons of migration of people from Europe to America till the 19th century and choose the…
• The author of 'The Columbian Exchange' is :
• 'Potato famine' was related to which of the following countries ?
• In the mid-16th century, diseases like smallpox reached America through which of the following ?
• The germs of which disease paved the way for Europe's conquest of America in the later half of the sixteenth…
• Mention any two economic impacts of the First World War on India.
• How was the 'Silk Route' an example of vibrant pre-modern trade ? Explain.
• How did food promote long-distance cultural contacts in the pre-modern world ? Explain.
• 'Buddhism emerged from eastern India and spread in several directions.' Read the following reasons for its sp…
• How was the Indian subcontinent crucial for the trade network during the sixteenth century ? Explain.
• Choose the correct option to fill in the blank. ___________ from India and Southeast Asia travelled through '…
• ''Until the nineteenth century, poverty and hunger were common in Europe.'' Analyse the statement.
• Which one of the following religions emerged from eastern India and spread in several directions through inte…
• Why was the Indian subcontinent central to the flows of the trading network before the sixteenth century ? Ex…
• Choose the correct option from the following regarding Central Powers in the First World War :
• In which of the following countries was mass production an important feature in the 1920s ?
• There were three important developments that greatly shrank the pre-modern world. Identify the incorrect one…
• (A) Explain any two methods that were used by the Europeans for the recruitment of the indentured labours.
• (B) How did the 'small pox' prove as the most powerful weapon of the Spanish conquerors in the mid-sixteenth…
• Which one of the following aspects was the base of the Bretton Woods system ?
• Why did Europeans flee to America in the 19th century ? Explain.
• Which country was the most affected by the potato famine during 1845 – 1849 ?
• Which of the following deadly disease spread in America through Portugal and Spain in mid-sixteenth century ?
• Two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Read both the statements carefully a…
• Choose the correct option to fill in the blank. The Indus Valley Civilization was linked to the __________ re…
• Why was the silk route considered a good example of vibrant pre-modern trade ? Choose the most appropriate op…
• Why was the Indian subcontinent significant to trade networks before European intervention ? Explain.
• For which of the following markets were cotton and sugar primarily exported from America in the 18th Century ?
• In the early years of the 19th century the production of which of the following food items brought about a fu…
• In the 17th century the city El Dorado in South America became famous as which one of the following ?
• "The Silk route was a good example of vibrant pre-modern trade and cultural links between distant parts of th…
• Arrange the following in chronological order and choose the correct option : I. The Bretton Woods conference…
• Why did Europeans flee to America in 19th century ? Identify the correct reason from the following options :
• How did the First World War create a new economic situation in India ? Explain.

History · Chapter 4: The Age of Industrialisation (7)

• Analyse how the introduction of railways, print culture, and the establishment of the Western-style administr…
• Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
• Who among the following improved the steam engine ?
• Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow :
• Read the given case and answer the questions that follow :
• Which of the following industries increased with the expansion of railways in England from 1840s to 1860s ?
• Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :

History · Chapter 5: Print Culture and the Modern World (47)

• The given painting is from the sixteenth century from Mughal India. Identify the work shown in this painting…
• Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ? Column – A (Writer) | Column – B (Contribution)
• Evaluate the role of print in the French Revolution.
• Evaluate the role of Buddhist Missionaries in printing culture.
• The given image shows a famous painting. Choose the painter of this art work from the following options :
• Explain the role of Johann Gutenberg in the spread of print culture in Europe.
• Explain the role of print in the expansion of protestant reformation.
• Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ?
• "Print culture created the favourable conditions for the French Revolution." Explain the statement with examp…
• "Throughout the nineteenth century, there were a series of innovations in printing technology." Explain the s…
• Assume you are doing research on 15th century print culture. Which of the following would be the most signifi…
• Explain how print culture gave rise to nationalism by giving two arguments.
• Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
• Read the following characteristics of 'Jikji' of Korea carefully and choose the correct option : Characterist…
• Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
• Which among the following newspapers is related to Bal Gangadhar Tilak?
• "Not everyone welcomed the printed book." Explain the statement with examples from sixteenth century Europe.
• "By the seventeenth century, the flourishing of urban culture in China also led to diversity in the use of pr…
• Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ? List-I (Author) — List-II (Book)
• Read the following source and answer the questions that follow :
• Who among the following published 'Samvad Kaumudi' ?
• Read the following source and answer the questions that follow :
• Who among the following said – ''Printing is the ultimate gift of God and the greatest one.'' ?
• Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
• Choose the correct option to fill in the blank. In the beginning of the 19th century, _________ a girl marrie…
• Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
• How did print come into existence in Europe ? Explain.
• How did access to books create a new culture of reading ? Explain.
• Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
• Which one of the following books was printed first by Gutenberg ?
• Arrange the following historical events in chronological order and choose the correct option : I. Publication…
• Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow :
• Arrange the following events of 'print culture' in chronological order and choose the correct option : I. Pub…
• Identify the given picture and choose the correct option :
• Analyse Gutenberg's contribution to printing in Europe.
• "Printing is the ultimate gift of God and the greatest one." Analyse the statement.
• How did the British East India Company use Print Culture to promote its interests in India ? Choose the corre…
• Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow :
• Identify the appropriate reason for the slow growth of the English Language Press during the 18th century fro…
• Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
• Match the Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option from the following : Column-I (Publications):…
• Analyse the changes in Indian printing by the end of the 19th century.
• Analyze the significant changes in printing technology during 19th century in the world.
• Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow :
• Explain the implication of print culture on the religious reforms in India during 19th century.
• Who among the following brought out 'Bengal Gazette', the first weekly newspaper ?
• Examine any three effects of Print culture on the French Revolution.