March, 2008
Q1. A. Complete the following statements by choosing the
appropriate alternatives from those given in the brackets. (3 )
1.
The _________ of 1764 was passed by
the British Parliament. (Stamp Act, Sugar Act, Import Duties Act)
2.
“Without ___________, the French Revolution
would not have taken place.” (Rousseau, Montesquieu, Voltaire)
3.
Africa was called as ________ (The
Province of Slaves, The Dark Continent, The Backward Territory)
B. Match the correct pairs: (3)
Column A
|
Column B
|
1.
Franklin
Roosevelt
2.
Winston
Churchill
3.
Albert
Einstein
|
a.
German
Scientist
b.
President
of America
c.
President
of France
d.
British
Prime Minister
e.
Russian
Scientist
|
Q2. Answer the following questions in 25
to 30 words (any two) (4)
1.
What is meant by a revolution?
2.
What is economic imperialism?
3.
Why had European Imperialist nations to quit the
colonies?
Q3. Give reasons for the following statements in 25 to 30
words (any two) (4)
1.
Japan and Italy were offended
2.
The U.N. failed to check the critical situation
arising out of the Cold War in the case of superpowers.
3.
In its practical form, globalization has become
synonymous with new colonialism.
Q4. Answer each of the following questions in 40 to 50
words (any two) (6)
1.
Explain the theory of Separation of Power of
Montesquieu.
2.
What was the contribution of the revolutionaries
to the Indian Freedom Movement?
3.
How is the knowledge of space used for the
welfare of mankind?
Q5. Answer each of the following question in 80 to 100
words (any two) 8
1.
What were the effects of the Industrial
Revolution on the world?
2.
What was the significance of the Russian Revolution?
3.
What aggressive policies were adopted by Hitler
after consolidating power in Germany?
Q6. Fill in the blanks with a suitable word from those
given in brackets. (2)
1.
The Indian citizens above ___________ years of
age elect the members of the Lok Sabha (16, 18, 21, 25)
2.
At the apex of the judicial system in India is
the ________ (Supreme Court, High Court, Subordinate Court, Lok Nyayalaya)
Q7. Answer the following question in 25 to 30 words each
(any two)
1.
Explain the qualifications prescribed for the
membership of the Rajya Sabha.
2.
What changes are caused by the imposition of a
financial emergency.
3.
How does democratic decentralizations help the
people?
Q8. Write notes in 25 to 30 words each (any two) (4)
1.
Quorum
2.
Judicial Powers of the President.
3.
Block Development Officer.
Q9. Answer any one of the following questions: (2)
1.
Why are the decisions of the Supreme Court
binding on all the other courts?
2.
Local Self – Government is a training school of
democracy explain.