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1.

लिबर्टी (स्वतन्त्रता) की व्युत्पत्ति लिबर’ शब्द से हुई है, जो शब्द है- (क) संस्कृत भाषा का(ख) लैटिन भाषा का(ग) फ्रांसीसी भाषा का(घ) हिब्रू भाषा का

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सही विकल्प है (ख) लैटिन भाषा का

2.

Which of the following is the minimum calories requirement of poverty in India?(A) 2200 in urban and 2600 in rural areas (B) 1800 in urban and 2300 in rural areas(C) 2100 in urban and 2400 in rural areas (D) None of the above

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(C) 2100 in urban and 2400 in rural areas 

3.

What is meant by Dissolution of firm?

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Termination of the partnership agreement between all the partners is known as dissolution of firm. In the case of dissolution of firm, the firm ceases to exist and the business of the firm is closed.

4.

In 1960-91 more then _________ population of the country was living below poverty line which has declined to _______ in 2000-01.(A) 34%, 26% (B) 46%, 34% (C) 58%, 36% (D) 36%, 22%

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(A) 34%, 26%

5.

Classify MANREGA programme.

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Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee ACT (MGNREGA) is a wage-based employed programme. One person from every family is guaranteed wage employment for minimum 100 days in the financial year. The daily wages are fixed by the government and if it fails to provide work, unemployment allowance is paid. Rural Development activities such as horticulture, land levelling, tree plantation, water conservation, cleaning of canals, etc are undertaken.

6.

What do you mean by Dissolution of partnership?

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Dissolution of partnership means termination of the existing partnership agreement between the partners. This may due to admission, retirement or death of a partner. In the case of dissolution of partnership, the firm continues to exist.

7.

World Bank use a uniform standard for the poverty line; minimum availability of the equivalent of ________ per person per day.(A) Rs. 10000 (B) 100 Yen (C) 10 Euro (D) 1 U.S. Dollar

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(D) 1 U.S. Dollar

8.

India is very backward from the industrial point of view. Hardly _____ of working population is engaged in large-scale industries.(A) 3 percent (B) 13 percent (C) 31 percent (D) None of the above

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(A) 3 per cent

9.

The Loan from Mrs.of a partner is credited to (a) Her Capital Account (b) Husband’s Capital Account (c) Husband’s Loan Account (d) Realisation Account

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(d) Realisation Account

10.

The Realization account is closed by transferring the profit or loss to (a) Partner’s Capital Accounts (b) Partner’s Loan Account (c) Bank Account (d) Balance Sheet

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(a) Partner’s Capital Account

11.

Make a mention of the mutual relationship between the President and the Prime Minister.

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The essence of the Parliamentary form of Government is that the chief executive head of the State is a nominal head. All those powers vested in him are exercised by the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is the link between the President and the Council of Ministers. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President. The President invariably appoints that person as the Prime Minister who is the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha. The Prime Minister is the chief advisor of the President and as the present constitutional position stands, it is binding on the President to act on the advice of the Prime Minister.

12.

Since the eighties, India’s growth has been one of the fastest in the world. the growth rate jumped from the average of about ______ a year in the 1970s and 1980s and 1990s.(A) 1.5%, 5% (B) 2.5%, 7% (C) 3.5%, 7% (D) 3.5%, 6%

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 (D) 3.5%, 6%

13.

Write any one financial power of the President.

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The President causes to be laid, before the Parliament the annual: budget.

14.

What is meant by the Parliamentary system?

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It means a system of government in which all the powers of the state are exercised by the Prime Minister and his ministers.

15.

This programme provides for 100 days assured employment every year to every rural household in 200 districts.(A) NFWP (B) PMRY (C) NREGA (D) All the above

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The answer is  (C) NREGA

16.

Realisation Account is a (a) Nominal Account (b) Real Account(c) Personal Account (d) None of these

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(a) Nominal Account

17.

Fill in the blanks :1. The tenure of the Lok Sabha is ___________ years.2. Maximum number of the members of Lok Sabha can be ___________.3. The Prime Minister is appointed by the ___________.4. The term of the members of Rajya Sabha is ___________ years.5. Upper House of the Parliament is known as ___________.6. Lower House of the Parliament is known as ___________.

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1. five

2. 550

3. President

4. six

5. Rajya Sabha

6. Lok Sabha

18.

What is the maximum number of the members of the Lok Sabha?

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The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha has been fixed at 550 members. Out of this number, 530 members represent the people of the States of India and 20 members are elected by the voters of the Union Territories. The President can nominate two Anglo- Indians, if he feels that this community has not got adequate representation.

19.

When can the President declare Financial Emergency?

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If he is satisfied that there is a threat to financial stability or credit of the country as a whole or a part there of.

20.

What is meant by the Reading of the Bill?

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The procedure of discussion of a bill is called the Reading of the Bill.

21.

Write down one power of the President relating to a bill.

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No bill can become a law without his assent.

22.

Give arguments to prove that there is the Supremacy of the Parliament in the country.OrWhat do you mean by the ‘Supremacy of the Parliament ?

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By the ‘Supremacy of the Parliament’, we mean that the Parliament is the supreme law-making body. It can enact, amend and repeal any lav/ as and when it likes. It is both an ordinary law-making body as well as a constitutional law-making body.

The Indian Parliament is the creation of the Constitution of India which has specified its powers, etc. in relevant articles. It is the legislative organ of the Union and is comprised of the representatives of the people. It takes part in the election of the President and the Vice-President. It exercises control over the executive who is collectively responsible to it. It can dissolve the Cabinet by withdrawing confidence in it. It keeps complete control over the national finance. The foregoing points prove its supremacy but it is not a sovereign body uncontrolled or having unlimited powers. The Supreme Court can strike down the Acts passed by the Parliament, if they violate the Constitution.

23.

When can emergency be declared in a state?

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A state of emergency may be declared in a state by the President. Generally, it is declared on the advice of the Governor of the state.

If the President is satisfied either on the recommendation of the Governor or otherwise that the government cannot be carried on in a State in accordance with the Constitution, he may declare emergency in the State. Initially, the President’s Rule is imposed for a period of six months but it can be extended upto a maximum period of three years. During this emergency, the President can suspend or dissolve the State Legislative Assembly. The President can himself assume all or any of the functions of the State. He may vest all or any of those functions in the Governor or any other executive authority.

24.

Mention the procedure of election of the members of the Lok Sabha.

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Lok Sabha is the lower chamber of the Parliament. It has 544 members. These members are directly elected by the people. Every Indian citizen (who is 18 years of age) whose name is on the voters’ list can participate in the election to the Lok Sabha. Some seats are reserved for the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes. The President can nominate two Anglo-Indians if he feels that the community has not received proper representation.

The members of Lok Sabha are elected on the basis of population. Every member represents 10 lakh to 15 lakh of population. The whole country is divided into constituencies. Every state gets representation in proportion to its population.

25.

There was a Council of Ministers which advised the king in matters of _______.(a) administration (b) war (c) weather

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Correct option is: (a) administration

26.

Explain the relations between the Parliament and Judiciary in India.

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In India, there is a close relation between the Parliament and Judiciary. The Parliament determines the number of judges of the Supreme Court and can also pass a resolution for their removal. Moreover, it can increase or decrease the powers of the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court of India is also competent to declare null and void the laws of the Parliament if they violate the Constitution by exercising its power of ‘Judicial Review’.

27.

Explain briefly the powers of the President of India.

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Following are the powers of the Indian President :

1. Executive Powers:

  • All laws are enforced in the name of the President,
  • He appoints the Prime Minister and other ministers on the basis of the recommendations of the Prime Minister,
  • He can make a declaration of war and peace.
  • It is he who appoints ambassadors to foreign states and receives those coming from other countries.

2. Legislative Powers:

  • No bill becomes an act without his approval,
  • He can dissolve the Lok Sabha before its fixed term on the advice of the Prime Minister.
  • He nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha and two to the Lok Sabha.

3. Financial Powers: No money bill can be introduced in the Lok Sabha without the prior approval of the President.

4. Judicial Powers:

  • The President can remove the judges of the High Courts and Supreme Court on the basis of the resolution passed by the Parliament with 2/3rd majority of the members present and voting,
  • He can pardon or reprieve the punishment confirmed by the Supreme Court.

5. Emergency Powers: The President can proclaim emergency under certain circumstances,

  • War, external aggression and armed rebellion.
  • Breakdown of constitutional machinery in a State,
  • Financial crisis.
28.

Explain the following :(a) How an ordinary bill differs from a money bill?(b) Unified concept of Judiciary in India.(c) The power of Judicial Review in India.

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(a) Money bill: A money bill relates to the imposing, reducing or repealing of taxes, borrowing of money or authorizing expenditure by the government. It is called a money bill. A money bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha by a minister.

Ordinary bill: All the bills other than money bills are called ordinary bills. They are of two types, Public bill and Private bill. Public bill is of universal nature and affects all the residents of the state. Private bill relates to a particular section of the society or some private companies.

(b) India has single unified judicial system. The Supreme Court of India is the highest court of Justice in India, immediately below which are the state High Courts, below the High Courts, there are District Courts. All these courts apply the same law code in the decisions of all civil, criminal and constitutional cases. The appeals can be taken to the High Court, against the decision of the District Court. The Supreme Court hears appeals against the decisions of High Court.

(c) The power of Judicial Review in India (2014 III). The Supreme Court can exercise the power of judicial review. It can declare any law passed by the Union Parliament or by a State Legislature as unconstitutional if it violates the Constitution.

29.

Predict the products of the following reactions i. Butanol + HCl →ii. Tertiary butyl bromide + KOH(alc) →

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i. Butanol + HCl → CH3 CH2 CH2 CH2Cl + H2O

ii. Tertiary butylbromide + KOH (alc) → 2-methylpropene + KBr +H2O

30.

 Write the names of reagents and equations for the preparation of 2-Methoxy-2-methylpropane.

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CH3Br+ (CH3)3CO- Na+  CH3-O-C(CH3)3 + NaBr

31.

State the products of the following reactions :CH3CH2CH2OCH3 + HBr →

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CH3CH2CH2OCH+ HBr  CH3CH2CH2OH + CH3Br

32.

Distinguish between It Physical Geography and Human Geography

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S.NoPhysical GeographyHuman Geography
1.Physical Geography is concerned with non human aspects of the earth.Human geography is concerned with the relations of humans and other living beings to the earth and their spatial distribution in the planet.
2.Eg. Geology, topography, hydrologyEg. Natality, morality, growth rates etc
33.

Distinguish between Vegroid and Mongoloid

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S.NoNegroidMongoloid
1.Negroid have dark eyes, black skin, black wooly hair, wide nose, long head, and thick lips.Mongoloid light yellow to brown skin, straight hair, flat face, broad head and medium nose.
2.Found in different parts of Africa.Found in Asia and Arctic region.
34.

promotes the transmission of ideas and the functioning of political, social and religious systems.(a) Language (b) Caste (c) Nationality (d) Race

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(a) Language

35.

Circle the odd one 1. Fishing, lumbering, agriculture, banking 2. Himalayas, Alps, Rocky, Ganga 3. Chennai, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Kanchipuram

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1. banking 

2. Ganga 

3. Kanchipuram

36.

Distinguish between Language and Religion

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S.NoLanguageReligion
1.Language is a great force of socialization.Religion is a symbol of group identity and a cultural rallying point.
2.Most common type of communication either in written or oral form.System of faith and worship
3.Eg. Tamil, English, HindiEg. Hinduism, Christianity, Islam
37.

Write about the four major classification of races

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1. Race is a biological grouping within the human species 

2. Most widely found human racial types are based on traits such as head shape, nose shape, eye shape and colour, skin colour, stature, blood groups etc., 

3. The major world Human races are

(a) Caucasoid (European) 

(b) Negroid (African) 

(c) Mongoloid (Asiatic) 

(d) Australoid (Australian) 

(a) Caucasoid: Fair skin and dark brown eyes, wavy hair and narrow nose. The Caucasoid are also found in Eurasia. 

(b) Negroid: Dark eyes, Black skin, Black wooly hair, wide nose, long head, and thick lips. They are living in different parts of Africa. 

(c) Mongoloids: Light yellow to brown skin, straight hair, flat face, broad head and medium nose. Such people are found in Asia and Arctic region. 

(d) Australoid: Wide nose, curly hair dark skin, and short in height. They are living in Australia and Asia.

38.

What are the classification of Races?

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The major world Human races are 

1. Caucasoid (European) 

2. Negroid (African) 

3. Mongoloid (Asiatic) 

4. Australoid (Australian)

39.

Match the following11th JulyThe world cultural diversity day21st FebruaryWorld Religious day21st MayWorld population dayThird Sunday in January every yearInternational mother language day

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1. iii 

2. iv 

3. i 

4. ii

40.

have really brought the world closer.(a) Religions (b) Languages (c) Settlements (d) Technologies

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(d) Technologies

41.

Assertion (A): Thiruverkadu in Tamil Nadu is an example for pilgrim settlementReason (R): Iron and steel industry is located there (a) R is the correct explanation of A (b) R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is wrong and R is correct (d) A and R are wrong

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(b) R is not the correct explanation of A

42.

Match the followingABa. Buddhismi. Synagogueb. Jainismii. Agiyaric. Judaismiii. Viharad. Zoroastrianismiv. Basadi

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1. iii 

2. iv 

3. i 

4. ii

43.

Assertion (A): There are numerous languages spoken in the worldReason (R): The linguistic diversity in the world is vast.(a) A and R are correct and A explains R.(b) A and R are correct but A does not explain R.(c) A is incorrect but R is correct.(d) Both A and R are incorrect

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(a) A and R are correct and A explains R.

44.

Define settlement.

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Settlement is a place where people live and interact through activities such as agriculture, trading and entertainment.

45.

Name some Dravidian Languages.

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The Dravidian languages are Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Tulu

46.

On what basis Urban settlements are classified?

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Urban settlements are classified on the basis of 

1. Size of population 

2. Occupational structure 

3. Administration

47.

What are Megalopolis? Give examples

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The word megalopolis is given for a large conurbation, when two or more large cities whose total population exceeds ten million.

Eg. Washington D.C, Kolkata

48.

What changed the lives of people?

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Industrialization and the emergence of nation-states changed the lives of people in very basic ways.

49.

Jet Stream is a part of: (a) Several air masses (b) fronts (c) Cyclones (d) High level air circulation

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(d) High level air circulation

50.

The conventional concept about the origin of monsoon is: (a) Jet stream hypothesis (b) Inter – tropical convergence hypothesis (c) Classical hypothesis (d) El – Nino and La – Nina effect

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(c) Classical hypothesis