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1.

Differentiate between scarcity and choice

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Scarcity refers to the finite nature and availability of resources while choice refers to people's decisions about sharing and using those resources. The problem of scarcity and choice lies at the very heart of economics, which is the study of how individuals and society choose to allocate scarce resources.

2.

Globalization refers to: a)  Lower incomes worldwide b) Less foreign trade and investment c) Global warming and their effects d) A more integrated and interdependent world

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Globalization refers to A more integrated and interdependent world.

3.

Mention the efforts of the British to facilitate the expansion of Modern education in India.

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  • Warren Hastings started the “Calcutta Madarasa” in 1781. 
  • Jonathan Duncan, a British Citizen started ‘Sanskrit College’ in Banaras in 1792. 
  • Lord William Benedict appointed Sir Macaulay as the Chairperson of the committee on education in 1828. 
  • Macaulay’s report on Education submitted by him in 1835 became the base of Modern Education in India. 
  • The English Medium of Instruction in India Learning System was started after 1830. 
  • Governor General Lord Dalhousie established Universities in Calcutta, Bombay and Madras.
4.

How does corporate strategies affect a country?

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  • Corporate strategies influence the decisions of the governments. 
  • Corporate strategies are also used to alleviate social problems such as poverty, malnutrition, health, skill, training etc. 
  • Corporate social responsibility (CSR) can channelize corporate strategies in favour of society.
5.

“Globalization is the worldwide economic movement”. 

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  • Globalization is the increasing cross border movement of goods and services. 
  • International flow of capital, technology and information 
  • Formation of one worldwide market by obtaining raw materials and other resources from cheap market. 
  • Production of goods in any region of the world at cheaper cost.
6.

In the mid–1970s, there was a renewal of the women’s movement in India which was called the second phase of the Indian women’s movement. There was the growth of what is termed as the autonomous women’s movements.A) How can these movements be called autonomous?B) Write about any one ideological change that was noticed in the autonomous women’s movement.

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A) The term ‘autonomy’ referred to the fact that they were ‘autonomous’ or independent from political parties as distinct from those women’s organisations that had links with political parties.

B)

  • There has been a recognition too that while all women are in some way disadvantaged vis-a-vis men, all women do not suffer the same level or kind of discrimination.
  • There has also been greater recognition that both men and women are constrained by the dominant gender identities.
7.

What were the major problems that emerged after II World War?

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  • Human Rights 
  • Apartheid 
  • Arms Race 
  • Terrorism 
  • Economic ineuality
8.

What are measures that are essential for Rural Development?

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  • Development of Human Resources. 
  • Land reforms 
  • Development of productive resources of each village. 
  • Development of Infrastructure (roads, hospitals, electrification etc)
9.

Why are women’s Movement important?

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  • They oppose patriarchal values exploiting women. 
  • They oppose Gender Inequality. 
  • They oppose exploitation of woman. 
  • They demand equal rights for work and wages.
10.

How does the physical features of an area affect the distribution of population?

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The mountain and hilly areas are sparsely populated such as the Northern and North Eastern hilly areas, whereas the Great plains of North India and the deltas have dense population.

11.

Railways are important mode of land transport. Why?

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  • Railways can carry heavy goods over the long distance. 
  • Railways can carry large number of passengers over a long distance. 
  • They are cheap and affordable means of transport. 
  • Play vital role in development of agriculture, Industry and economy. 
  • Help expand trade and tourism.
12.

Why is child labour a social Problem?

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  • Child Labour affects physical and psychological growth of children negatively. 
  • Child labourers remain uneducated and miss basic rights. 
  • Child Labour leads to seual exploitation child marriage, human trafficing.
13.

The weaker sections of the rural population are mostly from the socially and economically backward and (231) sections of the village community. Because of their (232) and financial difficulty, they are not readily (233) to change their work habits and adopt modern technology.( 234) sure about the traditional methods, they are (235) to take to (236) equipment and techniques which require some time to get accustomed for (237) work. After holding a number of group meetings with rural people (238) to different vocations and spread over the entire country, we can safely say that persons in the villages are not (239) for training to improve upon their traditional and hereditary (240) of working.A. abilityB. dependenceC. illiteracyD. number

Answer» Correct Answer - C
14.

Which is the most important agrobased industry.

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Cotton textile Industry.

15.

Which soils are suitable for plantation crops? Why?

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  • Mountain soils. 
  • Mountain soils are formed due to decomposition of organic matter, 
  • They are rich in humus. 
  • Hence mountain soil is fertile.
16.

The weaker sections of the rural population are mostly from the socially and economically backward and (231) sections of the village community. Because of their (232) and financial difficulty, they are not readily (233) to change their work habits and adopt modern technology.( 234) sure about the traditional methods, they are (235) to take to (236) equipment and techniques which require some time to get accustomed for (237) work. After holding a number of group meetings with rural people (238) to different vocations and spread over the entire country, we can safely say that persons in the villages are not (239) for training to improve upon their traditional and hereditary (240) of working.A. discardingB. feelingC. bendingD. willing

Answer» Correct Answer - D
17.

What happens when public expenditure is higher than public expenditure of a country.

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It leads to the development of a country.

18.

What is the main intention of consumer protection movement?

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Against exploitation by producer and traders.

19.

The weaker sections of the rural population are mostly from the socially and economically backward and (231) sections of the village community. Because of their (232) and financial difficulty, they are not readily (233) to change their work habits and adopt modern technology.( 234) sure about the traditional methods, they are (235) to take to (236) equipment and techniques which require some time to get accustomed for (237) work. After holding a number of group meetings with rural people (238) to different vocations and spread over the entire country, we can safely say that persons in the villages are not (239) for training to improve upon their traditional and hereditary (240) of working.A. makingB. havingC. QuiteD. Being

Answer» Correct Answer - D
20.

Desert soils are not suitable for all crops becauseA. Have high content of soluble salt B. They are sandy C. Low in moisture D. Low in humus content

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A. Have high content of soluble salt

21.

Why did the British implement the ‘Policy of Association’ after the Mutiny of 1857.

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  • They realized that ruling India was becoming a difficult proposition. 
  • They tried to earn the love and respect of Indians. 
  • They tried to involve Indians in the process of legislation. 
  • They understood that hosting to the grievances of Indians would end the violence. . 
  • So they implemented the ‘Policy of Association’.
22.

The proof of social inequality isA. Stratification of society B. Inequality C. Discrimination D. Untouchability

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B. Inequality

23.

Why did Gandhiji give the call for Quit India movement in 1942.

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  • The British Government sent Stratford Cripps commission to India. 
  • The Commission proposed Dominion status to India. 
  • It called a meeting to draft a new constitution. 
  • It proposed the all states will have the liberty to join the Indian Federation or not. 
  • The congress opposed these recommendations at called for ‘Quit India’ movement.
24.

The weaker sections of the rural population are mostly from the socially and economically backward and (231) sections of the village community. Because of their (232) and financial difficulty, they are not readily (233) to change their work habits and adopt modern technology.( 234) sure about the traditional methods, they are (235) to take to (236) equipment and techniques which require some time to get accustomed for (237) work. After holding a number of group meetings with rural people (238) to different vocations and spread over the entire country, we can safely say that persons in the villages are not (239) for training to improve upon their traditional and hereditary (240) of working.A. farmingB. traditionalC. improvedD. powerful

Answer» Correct Answer - C
25.

The weaker sections of the rural population are mostly from the socially and economically backward and (231) sections of the village community. Because of their (232) and financial difficulty, they are not readily (233) to change their work habits and adopt modern technology.( 234) sure about the traditional methods, they are (235) to take to (236) equipment and techniques which require some time to get accustomed for (237) work. After holding a number of group meetings with rural people (238) to different vocations and spread over the entire country, we can safely say that persons in the villages are not (239) for training to improve upon their traditional and hereditary (240) of working.A. forcedB. reluctantC. boundD. prepared

Answer» Correct Answer - B
26.

Scarcity refers to lumitation of ____ in relation to ____ for a commodity.A. Demand, SaleB. Demand, SupplyC. Supply, DemandD. None of these.

Answer» Correct Answer - C
C. Scarcity refers to limitation of Supply in relation to Demand for a commodity. Resources are scarce in relation to our wants and economy cannot produce all what people want. It is the principal reason for existence of economic problems in all economies.
27.

The main reasons for female trafficking is.A. Number of males eligible for marriage B. Increase in Female population C. Dowry system D. Abnormal decrease in male-female sex ratio

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D. Abnormal decrease in male-female sex ratio

28.

What are the reasons for tensions between India and Pakistan?

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The reasons for tensions between India and Pakistan. 

  • Jammu and Kashmir issue 
  • River water sharing disputes. 
  • Pakistan based terrorist, attacks on Indian Parliament. 
  • In 2001, Mumbai attack in 2007 and Pathankot attack in 2016.
29.

The weaker sections of the rural population are mostly from the socially and economically backward and (231) sections of the village community. Because of their (232) and financial difficulty, they are not readily (233) to change their work habits and adopt modern technology.( 234) sure about the traditional methods, they are (235) to take to (236) equipment and techniques which require some time to get accustomed for (237) work. After holding a number of group meetings with rural people (238) to different vocations and spread over the entire country, we can safely say that persons in the villages are not (239) for training to improve upon their traditional and hereditary (240) of working.A. theoriesB. techniquesC. desiresD. hours

Answer» Correct Answer - B
30.

A point outside the PPF indicates:A. Fuller utilisation of resourcesB. Unutilisation of resourcesC. Unattainable combinationD. None of these.

Answer» Correct Answer - C
C. If an economy is operating at a point inside the production possibilities curve, its resources are not being used efficiently. A point outside the production possibilities curve represents a combination of goods that is: unattainable.
31.

What are the reasons of child trafficking.

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  • Child labour, child marriage, school dropouts. 
  • Poverty 
  • Negligence in families 
  • Bonded labour 
  • Frequent migrations and shifting of residences 
  • Exposure to social media and internet 
  • Social inequalities, gender discrimination 
  • Lack of skills
32.

Value of cos(-1710)

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We know that values of cos x repeats after an interval of 2π or 360°. 
Therefore, cos (–1710°) = cos (–1710° + 5 x 360°) 
= cos (–1710° + 1800°) = cos 90° = 0.

33.

List two features of economically backward countries?

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  • Low per capita Income and widespread poverty. 
  • Population explosion and high dependency 
  • Massive unemployment.
34.

Mention the monetory reforms under new economic policy?

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1. Re-constitution of banking system 

2. Free determination of interest rate 

3. Reduction of liquidity ratio 

4. Improvement in banking system. 

5. More freedom to banks 

6. Abolition of direct credit program.

35.

State whether true or false 1. ICICI is a public sector bank 2. ONGC is a Navaratna company 3. Quota is a non-tari barrier 4. India faced balance of payment crisis in 1991

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1. False. ICICI is a private sector bank 

2. True 

3. True 

4. True

36.

‘NEP has impact on poverty’. Do you agree? Substantiate.

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Yes, NEP has impact on poverty. NEP cannot solve the problem of poverty. It seems that it will increase the problem of poverty. The reason is that there will be reduction of public expenditure on projects beneting the poor. It will also reduce subsidy on food and agricultural product. At the same time, the government will raise the prices of essential products used by the poor. Ail will lead to increase in poverty.

37.

Find the equation of a curve which passes through the point (−2, 3) and the slope of whose tangent at any point (x, y) is \(\frac{2x}{y^2}.\)

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Given that the slope of tangent to the curve at the point (x, y) is \(\frac{2x}{y^2}\)

Therefore, \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{2x}{y^2}\) ⇒ \(y^2 dy = 2x dx.\)

⇒ ∫ y2y = ∫ 2x dx (By integrating both sides of above equation)

⇒ \(\frac{y^3}{3}\) = 2\(\frac{x^2}{2}\) + C, where C is an integral constant. \(\left(\because \int x^n dx = \frac{x^{n+1}}{n+1}\right)\)

⇒ y^3 = 3x^2 + 3C which is equation of given curve whose slope of tangent at any point (x, y) is \(\frac{2x}{y^2}\)

Since, the given curve is passing through the point (−2, 3). Hence, satisfies its equation, therefore, by putting x = −2, y = 3, we get 33 = 3(−2)2 + 3C

⇒ 3C = 27 − 12 = 15. Therefore, the equation of the curve is 

y3 = 3x2 + 15. (By putting 3C = 15 in equation of curve)

Hence, the equation of a curve whose slope of tangent at any point (x, y) and which passes through the point (-2,3) is y3 = 3x2 + 15.

38.

How is man a social animal?

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Aristotle said man is a social animal and he cannot live in isolation. Hence he is dependent on other men to fulfill his basic needs like physical and psychological needs.

39.

’Man is a social being’, how?

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Man is a social animal by nature. He should continue to live in society. A man who is unable to live in society must be either a beast or god.

40.

Explain about family courts.

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A court which deals with the family matters of marriage, divorce, child custody, and family maintenance is called family courts. The family court act was enacted in India on 14th September 1984, the family courts are established by the state government in consultation with the High Court. 

It can settle the family disputes through conciliation and mediation so as to avoid the delay and to save the money bearded by both the parties. The state government is empowers to set up a family court where the population is exceeding more than 10 lakhs. At present 190 family courts are functioning in India and 12 are in the Karnataka.

41.

What is political science?

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Political science is apart of social science which deals with the study of state, government, and laws.

42.

Which state introduced Panchayat Raj System for the first time in India?

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Rajasthan  .

43.

Clarify the concept of “Special Majority” and “Simple Majority”.

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Some amendments can be made by a simple majority in the Parliament. Adding new States, formation of new States, formation of State Legislative Councils, Dissolution of the Councils, etc. come in this category.

To amend some sections, 2/3 majority is needed. 

To amend fundamental rights and Directive principles, 2/3 majority is needed. For amending some very important sections, the majority of the total number of the Parliamentarians and 2/3 majority of those present and voting is needed. Apart from this, recognition of the States is also necessary.

44.

1. Choose the country with largest Geographical area in the African Continent. a). Algeria b).Sudan c). Egypt d). South Africa 2. Which one of the followings is a region of commercial grain farming practiced in Europe? a) Pampas b) Steppes c) Downs d) Prairies 3. Which one of the following is a region of North America practicing subsistence gathering? a) Great Lake b) Prairies c) North Canada d) Mexico 4. Which of the following terminal stations connect Trans-Canadian Railway? a) Halifax and Vancouver b) New York and San Francisco c) Halifax and Montreal d) Calgary and Vancouver5. Which of the following is the most heavily used inland waterway of the world? (a) Suez Canalb) Panama Canal c) Rhine Waterway d) Volga Waterway

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1. (a). Algeria

2. (b) Steppes

3. (c) North Canada

4. (a)Halifax and Vancouver

5. (c) Rhine Waterway

45.

Which among the following were the controversial subjects of the 42nd constitutional amendment? a) It was done at the time of the declaration of Emergency. The declaration of Emergency itself was controversial b) It did not have the special majority required. c) It did not get the approval from the State Assemblies. d) It contained many controversial issues.e) It did not have the approval of the Supreme Court.

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a) It was done at the time of the declaration of Emergency. The declaration of Emergency itself was controversial.

c) It did not get the approval from the State Assemblies. 

d) It contained many controversial issues.

46.

Name the smallest constitution in the world

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Name the smallest constitution in the world USA.

47.

What is the root word of state?

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The word ‘stare’ is derived from the Greek word ‘polis’ 

48.

There are three types of Constitutional amendments. Explain them.

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Amendments to the Indian Constitution can be made in three ways: 

a) Some sections of the Constitution can be easily amended with a simple majority in the Parliament. Adding new States, formation of new States, formation of State Legislative Councils, Dissolution of the Councils, etc. come in this category. 

b) To amend some sections, 2/3 majority is needed.

c) To amend fundamental rights and Directive principles, 2/3 majority is needed. For amending some very important sections, the majority of the total number of the Parliamentarians and 2/3 majority of those present and voting is needed. Apart from this, recognition of the States is also necessary. At least half of the State Assemblies must favor the amendment. 

d) To prepare amendments, the Constitution has not made any special condition. 

e) The procedure for amendment is included in article 368.

49.

Who is the present Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India?

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Hort’ble Mr. Sharad Arvind Bobde

50.

Consider the following statements and choose the correct option from the given options1. Population grown rapidly during the sixteenth and seventeenth century. 2. Expansion of world trade during sixteenth and seventeenth century is an important cause of it. Options: a) Only 1 is correct. b) Only 2 is correct c) Both the statements are incorrect d) Both statements are correct and statement 2 correctly explains the statem

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(d) Both statements are correct and statement 2 correctly explains the statement 1.