CHAPTER-3
(CIVICS)----------------JUDICIARY AND UPHOLDING OF LAW
Q1. Fill in the blanks -:
(1*5=5)
1.
The maximum number
of judges in the Supreme Court is---------------
2.
The highest state
level court for appeal is ----------------------------------
3.
Dispute over money
and property can be categorized as ----------------case.
4.
Retirement age of a
high court judge is ----------------------------
5.
The apex court of
the country is ----------------------------------
Q2.Answer the following
questions in 50 words : (3*5=15)
a)
What is meant by
civil and criminal cases?
b)
Why is Supreme
Court described as the court of law?
c)
How can a high
court judge be removed?
d)
Define the term
Jurisdiction?
e)
What is an
integrated judicial system?
Q3.Answer the following
question in detail:- (4)
a)
What are the powers
and functions of :
1.
HIGH COURT
2.
SUPREME COURT
Q4. HOTS:
(3*2=6)
a)
How is independent
Judiciary helpful for citizens of India?
b)
Why do people
approach the Supreme Court if they are not satisfied with the High Courts and
Subordinate Courts?.
CHAPTER
4: THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
Q1.Match the left side with
the right side as the set of roles and responsibilities assigned :
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ROLES
|
FUNCTIONS
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Police
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Hear the
witnesses
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Public Prosecutor
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Record the statements of the witnesses
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Defence Lawyer
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Cross examine the witnesses
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Judge
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Take photographs of the burnt homes
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Record the evidences
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Write the judgements
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Argue the case for the victims
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Examine the witness in courts
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Pass the judgement
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Get the assaulted women medically examined
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Conduct a fair trial
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Meet the accused persons
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Decide the punishment
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Arrest the criminal
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Q2.
Answer the following questions in 50-70 words: (3*5=15)
a)
What is an FIR?
Discuss its features.
b)
Describe the role
of the police in investigating a crime
c)
Explain the role of
judge in the Indian Judicial Criminal System
d)
What is the role of
the public prosecutors.
e)
Mention the four
key players in criminal justice system.
Q3. Answer the following
question in detail :
(4)
1.
Briefly trace the procedure
of filing an FIR.
HOTS:
(6)
Q4.”Do you agree that the judiciary is responsible for
punishing the wrong doers and safeguarding the rights of the innocent. “
Justify .
CHAPTER
5: MARGINALISED GROUPS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
Q1. Fill in the blanks with
appropriate word:- (1*5=5)
a)
Indian government
abolished the practice of manual scavenging in----------------(1992,1993)
b)
----------------------seats
are reserved for OBCs in government services . (25%,27%)
c)
Harijans preferred
to identify themselves as ---------------------(OBCs,dalits)
d)
Women lost their
rights to education and -------------------(dowry,property)
e)
The Sachar Committee’s
report outlines the marginal status of ----------------in India (Hindus,
Muslims)
Q2. Answer the followig
questions in 50 words:- (3*5=15)
a)
List three reasons
why Adivasis are becoming increasingly marginalized?
b)
What provisions are
made to protect the interests of minorities?
c)
“ Muslims are
marginalized communities”. Give two reasons
d)
How fundamental
rights ensure the cultural and religious freedom of minorities.
e)
How are dalits
confronting marginalization?
Q3.Answer the question in
detail :
(4)
List some of the constitutional provisions that seek
to protect the interests of SCs and STs.?
HOTS:- (6)
a)
Name some religious
minorities in India
b)
How does the
constitution determine marginalized groups?
CHAPTER-6
--------ECONOMIC PRESENCE OF THE GOVERNEMENT
Q1. Answer the following
questions in one word:-
(1*5=5)
a)
Prime Minister is
the chairman for this commission-----------------------
b)
An example of
Employment programme started by Government of India----------
c)
High Yielding
Variety of seeds ---------------------------------------
d)
Presence of both
private and Public sector economies--------------------
e)
Small scale
industries are called as-------------------------------------
Q2. Answer the following
questions in 50 words :
(3*5=15)
a)
What are public
facilities? What are its important characterstics.
b)
What does the
Indian Constitution say about Right to Education?
c)
What difficulties
are caused because of price rise?
d)
Why did our
planners emphasise on agriculture in all the Five Year Plans?
e)
What is the
difference between private and public sectors.
Q3.Answer the following
question in detail (4)
Do you think
the distribution of public facilities in our country is adequate and fair.
Justify
Q4.HOTS:-
a) Write a short note on “ Water- a part of fundamental
Right to Life”
b) Why does the
government provide public facilities to all the citizens.? (6)
CHAPTER-2-----------NATURAL
RESOURCES-LAND, SOIL WATER ETC
Q1. Give one word for the following:- (0.5*10=5)
a)
Organic material
which determines the fertility of soil--------------------
b)
Densely populated
landforms are -----------------------------
c)
Country which has
the highest % of forest land is ---------------------------
d)
One of the major
threat to environment is ------------------------------
e)
Highest % of land
under crop land is -----------------------------------
f)
Widely spread
natural disasters in hilly terrain are-------------------------
g)
Forests in which
trees shed their leaves in one particular season are called
-----------------------------------------
h)
Suitable method of
soil conservation in hilly areas is---------------------
i)
Ecosystem is an
interdependence between------------------------------
j)
Tundra vegetation
comprises of -------------------------------------
Q2.
Answer the following questions in 50 words
(3*5=15)
a)
Explain any three
measures to stop soil erosion.
b)
What are the main
reasons for water pollution?
c)
Name any two steps
that the government has taken to conserve plants and animals.
d)
Write the different
techniques used to conserve water.
e)
Define the
following terms: a) Weathering
b)Landslides
Q3.
Answer the following question in detail:- (4)
a) What are the main factors responsible for soil
degradation.
b) Distinguish between tropical evergreen and tropical
deciduous forests..
HOTS:-
Q4.How would you motivate your family members to
reduce to their daily water consumption. (6)
CHAPTER 3: ---------MINERAL
AND POWER RESOURCES
Q1.Give one word for the
following: (1*5=5)
a)
Any one
characterstic of minerals------------------------
b)
Leading producer of
copper in the world-------------------------
c)
Mineral that is
extracted from bauxite ---------------------------
d)
Petroleum is also
called as---------------------------------
e)
Non –metallic
minerals are found in--------------------------------
Q2. Answer the following
question in 50 words :-
(3*5=15)
a)
Write down the
advantages and disadvantages of coal.
b)
Differentiate
between Natural Gas and Biogas
c)
What are
non-conventional sources of energy? How are they different from conventional
sources of energy?
d)
What are the
different ways of mineral conservation?
e)
On what basis can
the minerals be classified?
Q3.Answer the following
question in detail (6)
(a) What are the different techniques used for mineral
extraction.
(b) What are the different types of minerals ? Explain
them briefly.
HOTS:-
(a)How
can we say that Nuclear energy has a
very bright future in India (4)
CHAPTER-4 AGRICULTURE
Q1.Fill in the blanks:-
(0.5*10=5)
1.
-------------------------and
--------------are fibre crops
2.
Tea is a major
----------------------crop in India.
3.
Wheat thrives best
in ----------------------soil
4.
The three major
millets in India are----------------,-----------------and ------------------
5.
---------------------is
the staple diet of tropical and sub-tropical regions
6.
In
--------------------season wheat is growm in India
7.
--------------------------and
----------------------are two fundamental types of farming.
8.
------------------------is
the commercial rearing of silkworms
9.
------------------is
also called “ slash and burn” agriculture.
10. ----------------------is a tertiary activity.
Q2.Answer the following
questions in 50 words
(3 marks)
a)
What is shifting
cultivation? What are its disadvantages.
b)
What are the
differences between primary and tertiary activities.
c)
Define the
following terms : 1. Nomadic herding
2. Green revolution
d)
Name the fibre
crops and name the climatic conditions required for their growth.
e)
What is
agricultiure? Name the factors influencing agriculture.
Q3. Answer the following
question in detail (4 marks)
(a)Make a comparison between “ INDIAN FARMING SYSTEM
“ AND “ USA FARMING SYSTEM”.
HOTS:-
Q4. Justify the statement briefly” Climate plays a
vital role in agriculture”
Q5. Do you
think human occupations are interdependent?
CHAPTER-5
-------------MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
Q1.Name them:- (1*5=5)
1.
Silicon Valley is
located in--------------------
2.
Example of sunrise
industry ----------------------
3.
Example of natural
fibre----------------------
4.
Smelting means
--------------------------------------
5.
Example of cottage industry-----------------------------
Q2. Answer the following
questions in 50 words
(3 marks each)
a)
Which industry is
often referred to as the backbone of modern industries and why?
b)
What are the
similarities between information technology industry in Bangalore and
California.
c)
Compare the cotton
textile of Osaka and Ahemdabad .
d)
What is the
significance of Agro-based industries in Indian Economy.
e)
Give the
similarities between Pittsburgh and Jamshedpur.
Q3.Answer the following
question in detail:- (4 marks)
Explain the favourable factors for the location of
steel plant at Jamshedpur.
HOTS:-
(6)
Q4. Classify industries on the basis of size.
CHAPTER
-6 HUMAN RESOURCES
Q1. Give true or false :
a)
Australia has a
large number of immigrant population.
b)
South Asia is a
densely populated region.
c)
Higher the literacy
rate,lower the level of economic development of a nation.
d)
India has a
favourable sex ratio.
e)
The knowledge and
skill of the people are more important factors in the development of a nation
rather than its numbers.
Q2
Answer the following questions in 50 words:- (3 marks)
(a) Why people are considered a resource?
(b) What are the geographical factors affecting the
distribution of population.?
(c) Briefly explain the density of population in India.
(d) What are population pyramids?
(e) Briefly explain the age, structure and composition
of the population on India.
Q3.
Answer the following question in detail :- (4 marks)
a) Why do you understand by population explosion? How
did it happen?
HOTS:- Q4. Discuss
the characterstics of a society with “ too many under 15s “ and one with “ too few under 15s”.
CHAPTER
7:
THE REVOLT OF 1857
Q1.Fill in the blanks:-
(1*5=5)
a)
There was great
resentment among the people because of the annexation of
--------------------------------------
b)
The attempts by the
British to introduce greased catridges hurt the -----------------sentiments of
the people.
c)
The revolt of 1857
began at---------------------------------
d)
The Indians claimed
---------------------------as the emperor of India.
e)
Under the Queen’s
Proclamation , the policy of ----------------------was put to an end.
Q2.
Answer the following questions in 50 words. (3 marks each)
1.
What were the
political causes of revolt of 1857?
2.
How did the mutiny
became a popular rebellion?
3.
Describe the
contribution of the following in the revolt of 1857:
a)
Rani Lakshmi
Bai
b)
Kunwar singh
c)
Nana sahib
d)
Begum hazrat mahal
e)
Bakht khan
f)
Mangal pandey
g)
Tantia tope
4.
What were the
immediate cause of the revolt?
5.
Describe the events
during the sepoy mutiny.
Q3.
Answer the following question in detail:- (4 marks)
a) Why did the revolt of 1857 fail to achieve its aim?
b) What changes took place after the revolt of 1857?
HOTS:-
Q4. Many historians have called the revolt of 1857
–the first war of independence. Do you agree? Give reasons to support your
answer
CHAPTER
9----------------------------WOMEN AND REFORMS
Q1.
Give one word for the following;- (1*5=5)
a)
Few social evils
prevailing in 19th
century---------------------------------------------
b)
Who established
Brahmo Samaj?-----------------------------------------------------
c)
When was Widow
Remarriage Act passed?---------------------------------------
d)
Names of any two
women reformers in India--------------------------------------
e)
Which social
reformer fought against devadasi system?-----------------------------
Q2.
Answer the following questions in 50 words (3 marks each)
1.
Discuss the role of
the following organizations towards abolishment of caste based discrimination.---------Prarthna
samaj, Brahmo samaj,Paramhans Mandali.
2.
Describe the
condition of women in 19th century India.
3.
Who were the major
reformers in South India? What did they fight for?
4.
Discuss the reform
movement in Maharashtra.
5.
Name three leaders
who promoted widow remarriage.
Q3. Answer the following question in
detail:- (4 marks )
Describe in detail the main achievements of :
a)
ISHWAR CHANDRA
VIDYASAGAR
b)
RAJA RAM MOHUN ROY
c)
KESHAB CHANDRA SEN
HOTS:-
Q4.
Can you see the impact of reform movements in present time? Why?
CHAPTER-11
COLONIALISM AND URBAN CHANGE
Q1.Give one word for the
following:- (1*5=5)
1.
Which three
presidencies emerged during British Rule?---------------------------
2.
Give the names of
few hill stations built by the British---------------------------
3.
When were
municipalities established?------------------------------------------
4.
Name a few cities
that lost their importance as a result of
deurbanisation--------------------------------------------
5.
-----------------------------were
well know for its textiles.
Q2. Answer the following
questions in 50 words
(3 marks)
1.
Why did the cities
of Bombay, Madras and Calcutta gain importance?
2.
Why was Delhi
called the city of monuments”?
3.
What were the
eighteenth century Indian towns like?\
4.
Give reasons why
old cities like Delhi and Murshidabad declined?
5.
Discuss the changes
that the British brought about in the local administration.
Q3. Answer the question in detail:- (4 marks)
What changes did the colonial rule bring about in
the medieval city of Delhi?
HOTS:- How were urban centres
administered?
CHAPTER
12 : CHANGES IN ARTS
Q1. Answer the following in
one word:-
1.
The ----------------------school
of painting was characterized by rich harmony of colors.
2.
Raja Ravi Verma
mainly painted scenes from ------------------------------
3.
Rabindranath
established Vishvabharti University at ----------------------------
4.
Asiatic society of
Calcutta was set up in-----------------------by William Jones
5.
Who painted Nala
and Damyanti?--------------------------
6.
The art form which
observed carefully and tried to capture exactly what the eye saw
-----------------------------
7.
The style of painting
which showed Indian landscape as a quaint, unexplored land is called
---------------------------------------
8.
Painting which
showed the social lives of Europeans in India are called------------
9.
Painting which
depicted scenes from British Imperial history and their victories are
called--------------------------
10. Oil paintings enabled artists to produce images that
looked -------------------------
CHAPTER
13, 14 AND 15----THE NATIONAL MOVEMENTS
Q1.Give one word for the
following:- (1*5=5)
1.
The extremists
split from INC in -------------------------session
2.
The Muslim League
was formed in the year-------------------------
3.
The INC was founded
by ---------------------------------
4.
Name the leading
members of HSRA--------------------------
5.
INC adopted the aim
of Purna Swaraj in 1929 under the leadership of -------------
6.
In 1905, Bengal was
partitioned by Viceroy--------------------------------
7.
The Vernacular
Press Act was passed in--------------------------------
8.
When was
Non-cooperation and Khilafat movement launched?--------------------
9.
How many delegates
of INC attended the meeting of INC?------------------------
10. Who formed Muslim
League?------------------------------------------------------
11. When did the congress
split?-----------------------------------------
12. Which group dominated the congress after its split
in 1907?---------------------------
13. “DO OR DIE” became the slogan for
-----------------------------
14. The Rowlatt Act came into effect in the year ---------------------------------------
15. At Champaran , Gandhi fought for the betterment of
-----------------------------
16. Gandhiji established the Sabarmati Ashram in
--------------------------------
17. The Second Round Table conference was held in the
year---------------------------
18. General Dyer gave the order to fire at the unarmed
protesters in --------------------------
19. M.K.Gandhi returned to India in the
year-----------------------------
20. Simon commission was named after
-------------------------------------
Q2. Answer the following questions:
1.
What were the early
demands of Congress?
2.
Name some of the political associations formed before 1885
3.
What was the
significance of Lucknow Pact?
4.
Bring out the role
of revolutionaries in freedom movement of India.
5.
Summarise the
achievements of HSRA
6.
What brought the
Muslim League and the Congress together?
7.
Discuss the
importance of the Lahore session of 1929
8.
Why was Simon
Commission boycotted?
9.
Why did Gandhiji
suspend the Non-Cooperation Movement?
CHAPTER
16.17 ---------INDIA AFTER INDEPENDENCE
Q1. Fill in the Blanks:
1.
The constituent
assembly which had members from all parts of the country met
in:-----------------------------------
2.
New state of Andhra
Pradesh came in----------------------
3.
In 1966, Punjab was
divided into-----------------------------------
4.
The non-aligned
movement was formed by :-----------------------------------
5.
Father of Indian
Constitution----------------------------------------
6.
Which country has
recognized “ Sinhala “ as its national language?--------------
7.
Who was appointed as
the chairman of the Drafting Committee_---------------------
8.
Subjects that were
placed in union list were ----------------,----------------and ---------
9.
Subjects in the
concurrent list were--------------and -------------------------
10. Economic liberations policies were formulated
by---------------------
11. The first meeting of NAM was held in
----------------------------------
12. Srilanka achieved Independence
in------------------------------
13. Bangladesh separated from Pakistan
in---------------------------
Q2. Answer the following questions :
a)
What was the
purpose of Cabinet Mission? What did it recommend?
b)
Write short notes
on:
a)
Quit India Movement
b)
Azad Hind Fauj
c)
Integration of
Princely states
d)
Choice of National
language
e)
Formation of states
in free India.
c)
What are the
Panchsheel principles?
d)
What are the
principles of SAARC?
e)
What was India’s
role in NAM?
f)
What is the
significance of organizations such as NAM and SAARC?
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