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Organisation : Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board
Exam : SSLC Question Papers
Document Type : Model Question Paper
Category or Subject : Social Science
Year : 2017

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SSLC Social Science Model Question Paper :

Code No. : 85-E
Time : 9-30 A.M. to 12-30 P.M.
Max. Marks : 80
General Instructions to the Candidate :
1. This Question Paper consists of 47 objective and subjective types of questions.

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2. This question paper has been sealed by reverse jacket. You have to cut on the right side to open the paper at the time of commencement of the examination. Check whether all the pages of the question paper are intact.

3. Follow the instructions given against both the objective and subjective types of questions.
4. Figures in the right hand margin indicate maximum marks for the questions.
5. The maximum time to answer the paper is given at the top of the question paper. It includes 15 minutes for reading the question paper.

I. Four alternatives are given for each of the following questions / incomplete statements. Only one of them is correct or most appropriate. Choose the correct alternative and write the complete answer along with its letter of alphabet. 10 × 1 = 10
1. One of the main features of the Regulating Act is
(A) it led to the creation of a federal structure
(B) formation of religion based electoral constituencies
(C) establishment of Supreme Court
(D) bicameral Government system was introduced in provinces.

2. In Group-A list of leaders and in Group-B the role they played are given. Identify the group that matches.
Group-A Group-B
(a) Franz Ferdinand (i) President of Russia
(b) Hitler (ii) Austrian prince
(c) Mussolini (iii) Dictator of Germany
(d) Joseph Stalin (iv) Dictator of Italy.
a b c d
(A) ii iii iv i
(B) i ii iii iv
(C) iv i ii iii
(D) iii iv i ii.

3. The headquarters of UNO is located at
(A) Paris
(B) Geneva
(C) Washington
(D) New York.

4. The League of Nations was established to maintain peace. But it failed as
(A) the United Nations Organisation was established
(B) the Second World War broke out in 1939
(C) the First World War ended
(D) the Cold War was started between USA and USSR.

5. ‘Truly, the whole mankind is one’ was declared by the Kannada poet
(A) Ranna
(B) Pampa
(C) Janna
(D) Ponna.

6. The exact matching of the marked places in the map is
(A) 1 — Tungabhadra, 2 — Bhakra Nangal, 3 — Kosi
(B) 1 — Hirakud, 2 — Kosi, 3 — Bhakra Nangal
(C) 1 — Bhakra Nangal, 2 — Tungabhadra, 3 — Hirakud
(D) 1 — Kosi, 2 — Hirakud, 3 — Tungabhadra

7. Export of Mica from India has reduced, because
(A) its production has decreased
(B) its production has increased
(C) substitute for mica is available
(D) it is a non-ferrous mineral.

8. ‘Father of Economic Planning’ of India is
(A) Sir M. Vishweswaraiah
(B) Narayan Murthy
(C) Dr. Norman Borlaug
(D) Dr. Pratap Reddy.

9. Ramu wants to save money for his daughter’s marriage in future. The type of Bank account you suggest him to open is
(A) Savings Bank Account
(B) Recurring Deposit Account
(C) Current Account
(D) Term Deposit Account.

10. Products of different countries are available in the markets of India, because of the process of
(A) Globalization
(B) Industrialization
(C) Privatization
(D) Urbanization.

II. Answer the following questions in a sentence each : 14 × 1 = 14
11. What is Kalachakra ?
12. Who was the first President of independent India ?
13. Why is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel called as the ‘Iron man of India’ ?
14. Why was Dr. D. M. Nanjundappa Committee formed ?
15. Indian foreign policy has been hailed as “Nehru’s Foreign Policy”. Why ?
16. When do Mob changes into Riot ?
17. Why was Chipko Movement launched ?
18. The northern plains are called deposited plains. Why ?
19. Why was river Damodar called ‘Sorrow of Bengal’ ?
20. Coastal erosion is more severe along the West Coast of India. Why ?
21. Why should mangrove forests be grown along the coast ?
22. Dr. M. S. Swaminathan is called ‘The Pioneer of Green Revolution’. Why ?
23. Who stated that ‘The true development of India is the development of its villages’ ?
24. Globalization keeps the costs of commodities down. How ?

III. Answer the following questions in two to four sentences each : 15 × 2 = 30
25. Explain the system of Dual Government.
26. Which are the areas of ‘Mumbai Karnataka’ ?
27. Swami Vivekananda was a great inspiration to the youth. How ?
28. Explain the effects of the Chinese revolution.
OR
Explain the features of fascism.
29. How does population explosion lead to various problems ?
30. Explain the effects of terrorism.
31. Dowry is a social evil. Explain.
32. “Indian agriculture is gambling with the monsoon winds.” Justify.
33. Why is it essential to prevent soil erosion ?
34. Mention the characteristics of deciduous forests in India.
35. How does Remote sensing technology help in managing natural calamities ?
36. “Horticulture is witnessing immense progress in India.” Explain.
37. Mention the problems which arise due to human migration from villages to cities.
38. It is not appropriate to measure the Nation’s development through National Income. Why ?
39. ‘Entrepreneurship is a creative activity.’ Why ?

IV. Answer the following questions in six sentences each : 6 × 3 = 18
40. “Various economic changes were responsible for the revolt of 1857.” Justify.
OR
Development in Transport, Communication and Journalism led to the independence struggle of India. How ?