Govt.

High School, Bashettihalli, Doddaballapur Tq, Bengaluru Rural District

Social Science (February & March) Action plan

Minimum Learning Stage: 31 Days, 54 Questions, 35 marks (learning of two question and answers per day)

1. Practice Book: Understand and practice Q&A by writing without copying.

2. Unit test Book: Confirm your learning by writing the practiced answers under the supervision of your
teacher.
3. Oral Test: Revise your work by answering orally to your teacher two to three chapters together.

Utilize this sheet as ‘check list’ to record your academic progress.

Sl. Stage: 1 No. Expected Unit Test Oral Test

No Q& Marks Sign/ Sign / Date
Ans Date
Chapters

1 BANK TRANSACTIONS 4 3
2 ECONOMY AND GOVERNMENT 3 2/3
3 RURAL DEVELOPMENT 3 3
4 INDIA – SOILS 6 2/3

5 INDIA - FOREST RESOURCES 6 2/3

6 INDIA - LAND USE AND AGRICULTURE 5 3/4
7 INDIA - TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION 6 3
8 INDIA - NATURAL DISASTERS 6 3/4
9 SOCIAL STRATIFICATION WORK AND 6 3
ECONOMIC LIFE

10 THE ADVENT OF EUROPEANS TO INDIA 4 3

11 The First War of Indian Independence 5 4
(1857)
➢ Map 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 - 4
Total long answer questions 54 35

Stage: 2 Continued learning

➢ Articles, years - 2
➢ Very short answers - 2
12 WORLD ORGANISATIONS 3 4
13 CHALLENGES OF INDIA AND THEIR 5 3
REMEDIES
14 THE EXTENSION OF THE BRITISH RULE/ 3 3
THE IMPACT OF THE BRITISH RULE IN INDIA

15 THE FREEDOM STRUGGLE 9 4

➢ Stage: 3 Practice of remaining 18 chapters.

➢ Stage: 4 Answering model question papers.

‘All the power is within you: You can do anything and everything’
-Swami Vivekananda

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 CHAPTER – 16 BANK TRANSACTIONS
1. List out the characteristics relating to bank transactions. OR
What are the functions/services of a bank? (J-22, Apr-2023, 24)
What are the advantages of opening a bank account?
1. Accepts deposits.
2. Lends loans
3. Transfers money.
4. Collects money
5. Safe Deposit lockers. (J-23)
6. Foreign exchange.
7. Government transaction.
8. Credit Cards, Debit Cards

2. Explain the functions of Postal Banking. (J-20)

1. Post Office Savings Bank,
2. National Savings Certificate,
3. Kissan Vikas Patra,
4. Monthly Recurring deposits,
5. Postal Life Insurance,
6. Pension payment,
7. Money transfer etc.

3. Mention the types of bank account. (Sep-20)

1. Savings Bank Account.
2. Current Account.
3. Recurring Deposit Account.
4. Term Deposit Account.

4. Explain the procedure to open a bank account. (J-23)

1. Decide the type of account,
2. Approach the bank of your choice,
3. Fill up the Bank account form,
4. Give reference,
5. Submit the Bank account form,
6. The officer will verify,
7. Initial Deposit to be made.

➢ The Banker’s Bank is _____________________.

➢ RBI is called Mother of Banks because _____________________.
➢ The National saving certificates are issued by _______________________. (J-23)
➢ The type of account where any number of transactions can be made with Bank is ___ (J-22)
➢ The best suited bank account for a person who wants to save amount to buy a car in
future is ___________________________.
Chapter - 15
ECONOMY AND GOVERNMENT
5. What are the objectives of five-year plans? (Apr-23)
1. Increasing the production.
2. Increasing the employment.
3. Reducing the economic disparities.
4. Ensuring economic stability.
5. Modernising the economy etc.

6. List out the achievements of five-year plans.

1. The growth of national income.
2. The growth of per capita income.
3. Self-sufficiency is achieved in the production of food grains.
4. The expansion of industry and service sector.
5. Employment opportunities have increased.
6. Progress of science and technology.
7. Increase of exports.

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7. What are the factors that led to the Green Revolution? (Apr-23, Apr- 2024) Or
Differentiate Pre harvest technology and post-harvest technology. Or
How is Government of India striving to improve Indian agriculture? (Model 25)
What are the remedies for the problems faced by agricultural sector?
Pre harvest technology Post-harvest technology
1. used in agricultural production 1. used to procure, process and market
2. seeds, irrigation, fertilizers agricultural produce.
3. subsidy 2. A fair price
4. Bank loans 3. Agri-markets
4. manufacture variety of products.

1. organic farming.
2. nature friendly techniques
3. zero-investment farming

➢ Who is the ‘Father of Indian Economic Planning’? Why?

Sir. M.Visveswariah.
He wrote a book ‘Planned Economy for India’

➢ Why is Dr. M.S. Swaminathan called ‘the father of Green Revolution’?

Implemented improved technology in agriculture.

➢ Who looks after the day-to-day administration of NITI Aayog? (Apr-23)

Vice Chairman

Economics
CHAPTER – 30. RURAL DEVELOPMENT
8. Explain the importance of rural development. Or
Explain the role of Panchayat Raj Institution in rural development. (June 23, 2024)Or
‘The migration of people to cities can be avoided.’ How? (April 2024)
1. Provides basic facility like roads, drains, water, lights, toilets etc
2. Health facilities.
3. Education
4. Development of agriculture
5. Cattle rearing, fisheries etc
6. Encourages cottage industry
7. ‘Indira Awas Yojana’, ‘Ambedkar-Valmiki Housing Programme’, ‘Ashraya Yojana’,
‘Basava Yojana’ etc.

➢ Mention some housing programmes. (June 2022)

9. How are the Women Self Help Group helps to create progressive society? (April 2023)
1. Organizes rural women.
2. Financially become independent.
3. Helps to earn and save money.
4. Obtain loans.
5. Engage in productive activities.
6. Eradicates ill practices
10. Explain Gandhiji’s concept of Gram Swarajya in the light of decentralization.
1. power and responsibility to the village people.
2. Self-sufficiency
3. This is called ‘Grama Swarajya’
4. No exploitation.
5. Upholds independence.
6. Compassion and co-operation

➢ The true development of India is the development of its villages told by_____ (Sep. 22)

➢ What is De-centralisation of Power? (June 2024)

Providing power and responsibility to the village people .

➢ What is the significance of 73rd amendment to the Indian Constitution? (June 2022)
A uniform system of Panchayat Raj institutions was implemented.

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 CHAPTER – 12 INDIA – SOILS
11. What are the reasons for soil erosion? (J-20)
1. Deforestation
2. Over grazing
3. Unscientific methods of cultivation.
4. Over irrigation
5. Manufacture of bricks, tiles and pots.
6. Running water, winds and sea waves

12. Soil erosion leads to many problems, Justify (April 2023) OR

What are the effects of soil erosion?
What is the significance of soil erosion? (Model 25)
1. silt in the river.
2. floods.
3. Change of river course.
4. dams storage reduces.
5. Agricultural production reduces.
6. Natural springs dry up.

13. List out the methods of conservation of soil. (J-23)

1. Contour ploughing.
2. Construction of bunds.
3. Construction of check dams.
4. Prevent deforestation
5. Encourage afforestation.
6. Control of livestock grazing.
7. Planned use of water.
8. terraced agriculture

14. Explain the features of Black soil.

1. also called ‘Regur soil’.
2. good for cotton cultivation.
3. contains clay.
4. It is fertile
5. holds water

15. Laterite Soil looks red in colour. Why? (Sep-20, J-22) OR

Explain the features of Laterite Soil.
1. Due to heavy rainfall, the minerals dissolved.
2. Ferric oxide and aluminium remain in the soil.
3. looks red in colour.
4. it is less fertile.
5. suitable for coffee and tea

16. Explain the features of Desert Soil.

1. Formed due to less rainfall and high temperature.
2. It is red and brown colour.
3. No moisture.
4. Jowar, Sajje and dates.

➢ The widely spread soil in India is ____________________ . (red soil)

➢ Largest area of peninsular Plateau covered with ____________________ . (April 2024) black soil

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 CHAPTER – 13, INDIA - FOREST RESOURCES
18. Explain the importance of forests. Or
Forests are essential for both humans and environment. Justify. (Model 25)
1) Pure air, food.
2) good rainfall.
3) No soil erosion.
4) shelter for animals and birds.
5) Medicinal plants.
6) It attracts tourists.
7) provides employment.
8) controls ecological balance.

19. List out the reasons for destruction of forests? (Sep-20) OR

Indian forests areas are gradually decreasing. Why? OR
Explain the significance of conservation of forests.
1. Expansion of agriculture,
2. animal-grazing,
3. Construction of roads and rail routes,
4. Irrigation projects,
5. Forest fires,
6. Mining etc.

20. What are the methods of conservation of forests? OR (June-23)

List out your suggestions of conservation of forests in the country?
1. Cutting down dried-up trees
2. control diseases;
3. Plant saplings;
4. Sow seeds;
5. Check cutting of trees;
6. Avoid grazing of animals;
7. Motivate people;
8. Create awareness

21. How are Evergreen forests different from desert forests? (April 2024)
Evergreen forests:
1. They are always green.
2. found in regions below 900mts sea level and
3. rainfall of more than 250cms.
4. They are found in Western Ghats, Assam….

Desert forests:
1. less than 50cms of rain.
2. deep-rooted and
3. thorny shrubs.
4. The Thar desert, Punjab, Haryana

22. Explain the characteristics of deciduous forests in India.

1. Widely distributed in India.
2. 75 to 250cms of rainfall.
3. shed their leaves during winters.

➢ Deciduous forests are also called Deciduous monsoon forests. Why? (Sep-22)
The trees shed their leaves during the dry winters.

23. Explain the characteristics of Mangrove forests.

1. formed due to tides.
2. found in coastal regions.
3. Ganga, Mahanadi, Godavari and Krishna deltas.
4. ‘Sundari’ trees are more. (Sep-22, Apr-23)
5. So they are called ‘Sundarbans’.

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 ➢ Mangrove forests of Gangetic delta are called ‘Sunderbans’. Why? (April 2023)
Sundari trees are more

➢ The Ganga River delta is also called _______________. Sundarbans

➢ The state which has largest area under forests is _______________. Madhya Pradesh
➢ The first national park to be established in India is _______________. Jim Corbet

25. INDIA - LAND USE AND AGRICULTURE

24. Explain the importance of Agriculture. (June 2020, April 2023, Model 25)
1. main occupation.
2. Source livelihood.
3. Supplies food.
4. Provides employment.
5. Raw materials.
6. Industrial development
7. Supports transport, trade, banking….
8. Economic development.

25. Classify the types of agriculture. (June, Sep. 2022)

1. Intensive farming
2. Subsistence farming
a. Sedentary Farming
b. Shifting cultivation
3. Commercial farming
4. Mixed farming
5. Plantation Farming.

26. Explain the meaning and types of land use.

Use of land for various purposes is called land use.
Types
1. Net sown area
2. Forest area
3. land for other than cultivation
4. fallow land
5. grassland
6. uncultivated land.
27. Mention the factors affecting utilization of land/ crop pattern. (June 2024)
Horticulture field is witnessing immense progress in India. How?
1. Climate
2. Soil
3. Land holdings,
4. land ownership
5. population,
6. attitude of people
7. social condition,
8. economic condition
9. marketing facilities
10. technology,
11. irrigation facility

28. What are the factors essential for growing Paddy and tea? (Sep. 20, June 2023)
Paddy tea
1. 25°C temperature 1. 21° C temperature
2. 100-200 cms of rainfall 2. 100-200 cms of rainfall
3. Fertile alluvial soil and clayey soil 3. black soil.
4. standing water
4. Hill slopes with
5. flat land is required.
6. West Bengal-largest producing state. 5. Assam, West-Bengal, Tamil Nadu

➢ What is ‘Golden Revolution’?

The progress of the horticultural field.

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 CHAPTER – 27 INDIA - TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION
29. What is the importance of transportation in the economy? Or (June 20, Sep. 22)
Explain the importance of road transportation in India. (June 2022, April 2024)
1. Development of villages
2. Development of agriculture
3. Movement of agricultural products
4. Movement of goods
5. Support railways
6. Development of industries,
7. Speedy economic development.
30. Mention the importance of communication. (June 2023)
1. Know about various incidents,
2. the government policies,
3. Agricultural and industrial progress,
4. Trade and commerce,
5. Helps speedy developmental process.
6. useful to maintain unity and integrity of the country
31. How is GPS more useful? (Model 25)
Nowadays GPS has become a path finder. Substantiate.
GPS locates object or person on the earth.
Uses:
1. locates natural Calamities,
2. helpful for trekkers,
3. soldiers, pilots, fishermen and sailors
4. lifeline for door services
5. Google maps.
32. What are the problems of road transport?
1. Unfit during the rainy season.
2. Environmental pollution
3. Accidents
4. wear and tear due to rain.
5. Inadequate construction and management
6. Scarcity of the basic needs

33. Railways are the lifeline of the nation. Justify.

1. Railways play a vital role in the economic development.
2. Useful to carry heavy goods and large number of passengers.
3. Useful to travel at a low cost.
4. Useful to transport agricultural and horticultural products at a rapid speed.
5. The Indian railways is the largest in Asia and
6. fourth largest position in the world.

CHAPTER – 28. INDIA - MAJOR INDUSTRIES

34. Which factors influence on the localization of industries. (June 20, June, Sep. 22)
(Iron and steel/ aluminium/ cotton /sugar/paper)?
1. Supply raw materials
2. energy resources
3. Market
4. transport facility,
5. port facility
6. Labour and water
6. technology
7. low cost land availability
8. Government policies

➢ Why are Software Technology Parks (STP) established?

to encourage software industry.
➢ Bengaluru is called Silicon City of India. Why? (June 23)
Bengaluru is the centre of Information Technology.
➢ ISRO head quarters is at _________ . Bengaluru
➢ The first Chairman of ISRO was _________ . Vikram Sarabai

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 CHAPTER – 29. INDIA - NATURAL DISASTERS

➢ What are floods?

Overflow of water in the river is called ‘flood’.

35. What are the causes of floods? OR

Human activities lead to floods. How? (Sep. 2020)
1. Heavy rainfall
2. Silt
3. Cyclones
4. Earthquake in the sea
5. Deforestation
6. Weak dams
7. weak retention walls,
8. illegal encroachment of land

36. What are the causes of Landslides?

Human activities lead to Landslides. How? (Sep. 2020)
1. heavy rainfall
2. collection of loose soil on clay soil,
3. Deforestation
4. Construction of roads, railway
5. Mining
6. Deep tilling of slopes

37. What are the reasons of the Earthquakes? (June 2024)

1. Interior pressure of the earth.
2. Movement of Magma.
3. Urbanization.
4. Deforestation,
5. Construction of Dams,
6. Mining activities etc.,
38. What are the precautionary measures of earthquake? (2023)
1. Avoiding multi-storied buildings.
2. Use of very light material for construction.
3. Ensure stability.
4. Providing basic amenities
5. Disconnecting power supply.

39. What are the effects of cyclones/floods/landslide/coastal erosion/Earthquake?

(June, Sep.2022, April, June 2024)
1. Loss of life and property
2. loss of crops
3. loss of transportation system
4. loss of communication system
5. loss of forest
6. soil erosion
7. spread of diseases.
8. Change in river’s direction.
40. What are the precautionary measures of cyclones/floods/landslide/coastal erosion?
1. Early warnings by radio, television
2. Temporary shelter, Health facility
3. food, drinking water supply
4. Afforestation,
5. growing mangrove forests
6. Construction of dams
7. Avoiding of mining activities
8. Constructing retention walls,
9. stocking rocky boulders along the coast.

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 Chapter – 8 SOCIAL STRATIFICATION
41. What are the constitutional and legal measures undertaken to eradicate
untouchability? Explain OR
Now a days untouchability is reducing. Substantiate. (Sep-20, J-22, Sep-22)
1. Section 17 prohibits untouchability.
2. ‘Untouchability Crime Act’
3. ‘Citizens’ Rights Protection Act’
4. Untouchability is a punishable offence.
5. Right to vote
6. right to equality
7. reservation
➢ What is meant by social stratification? (April 2024) OR
How has social stratification been created?
The practice of classifying people as upper class and lower class on the basis of
income, education, caste, colour, gender, occupation, intelligence etc.

➢ What is meant by prejudices? (April 2023)

Prejudice is the opinion of a person about another person or community even
before he gets to know them.

➢ ‘Truly the whole mankind is one’ is declared by __________. (April 2023) Pampa
➢ ‘Untouchability is a stigma on Hindu religion’. This was told by _________ (June-23) Gandhi
➢ Section _________ of the Constitution declares that practice of untouchability is a
punishable offence. (17)

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Chapter – 9 WORK AND ECONOMIC LIFE
42. What is difference between paid work and unpaid work? (J-22, Apr-2024)
Paid work Unpaid work
1. Work that provides wages, salary 1. Work undertaken without any
is called ‘paid work’. wages, salary is called ‘unpaid
2. Ploughing in fields, working in work’.
factories, teaching in schools, 2. Painting artist, service of NCC,
constructing buildings, repairing scouts and Guides, training
vehicles etc. teachers and nurses etc.,

43. What are the reasons for unemployment?

1. Over-population,
2. mechanization,
3. too much of division of labour,
4. Social inequality,
5. insufficient capital and
6. illiteracy

44. What are the measures for removal of unemployment? (J-23, 2024)
1. Population control,
2. encouragement to cottage industries,
3. agricultural development,
4. industrial development,
5. educational reforms,
6. five-year plans,

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 45. What are the differences between organized and unorganized workers? (J-20)
Organized Workers Unorganized Workers
1. Follow legal rules and regulations. 1. Do not follow rules and regulations.
2. Fixed wages, fixed time of work, 2. Fixed wages, fixed time of work,
medical facility, paid leave and medical facility, paid leave and pension
pension facilities are available. facilities are not available.
3. The workers in banks, armed forces, 3. Vegetable vendors, agricultural
private companies, government labours, vehicle repairers, servants,
departments construction workers,

➢ What are the problems of unorganized workers? (J-22, April 2023)

1. Do not follow rules and regulations.
2. Fixed wages, fixed time of work, medical facility, and pension are not available.
3. no job security.
4. Exploitation
5. Vegetable vendors, agricultural labours, vehicle repairers,

History Chapter - 1
THE ADVENT OF EUROPEANS TO INDIA
46. State the causes that resulted in the discovery of a new sea route to India.
1. In 1453, the Ottoman Turks captured Constantinople.
2. They controlled the trade.
3. imposed taxes.
4. Trade became unprofitable.
5. rulers encouraged the sailors.
6. compass, astrolabes, and gunpowder supported them.
47. Explain how Marthanda Varma checked the Dutch.
1. the ruler of Wynad.
2. He opposed pepper trade of Dutch.
3. He controlled surrounding areas.
4. Dutch declared war but were defeated.
5. The Dutch suffered huge losses.
6. Cochin became the centre of spice trade.

48. Explain the causes and results of the battle of Plassey. (June 23)
The causes:
1. Misuse of Dastak.
2. Mending of the fort.
3. Black Room Tragedy:
The results of the battle of Plassey.
1. Indians lost the war with lack of unity.
2. Mir Jaffar became the Nawab of Bengal.
3. Nawab paid 17crores and 70 lakhs.
4. The company got trade rights in Bengal.

49. What were the results of the Battle of Buxar? (April 23, 24)
1. Shah Alam-II gave Diwani rights.
2. Bengal rights for 26 lakhs.
3. The Nawab of Awadh had to pay 50 lakhs.
4. The British controlled Bengal, Bihar and Odisha.
5. Robert Clive introduced ‘Dual-government.
6. The British collected land taxes.
7. the Nawab looked after administration
8. The British gained political control over India.

➢ The sea route between India and Europe was discovered by ____________. (2022) Vasco-da-gama
➢ What is Blue Water Policy? Who implemented it?
The supremacy over the sea. Francisco de Almeida implemented it.

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 17. The First War of Indian Independence (1857)
50. Explain the political reasons for 1857 revolt. (Sep.2020, April 2023) OR
The political factors inspired the revolt of 1857. How?
1. the Doctrine of Lapse.
2. kings lost kingdoms.
3. Example Satara, Jaipur, Jhansi.
4. abolished kingships.
5. dethroned Mughal king
6. Soldiers became unemployed.

51. Explain the Economic reasons for 1857 revolt. (April 2023) OR
The economic changes of the time were responsible for the 1857 revolt. How?
1. Industrial revolution.
2. Indian industries suffered.
3. People lost jobs.
4. handicrafts lost importance.
5. cloth industries became sick.
6. Imposed heavy taxes.
7. exploitation of farmers.
52. Explain the administrative reasons for 1857 revolt. (Sep. 2020)
1. new civil and criminal laws.
2. laws applied only to Indians.
3. a lot of partiality.
4. English became the language of court.
5. people did not understand the new laws.
6. The British supported the British.

➢ Explain the military reasons for 1857 revolt.

1. Indian soldiers in pathetic condition.
2. No status, salary and promotion.
3. forced to overseas work.

53. List out the reasons that led to the failure of 1857 revolt. (June 2020, 2022, 2023, April, June 24)
OR
1857 revolt was failed due to many reasons. Explain. (Sep. 2022)
1. Lack of plan.
2. lack of unity.
3. lack of direction.
4. lack of organization.
5. lack of leadership.
6. lack of discipline.
7. lacked a definite aim.
8. Kings supported the British.
9. People lost their confidence in soldiers.

54. What were the results or effects of 1857 revolt. (April 2023) OR
What were the features of the declaration of the British Queen (Indian Magna Carta) in 1858?
1. agreements with Kings accepted.
2. No Expansion plans.
3. promised Stable government.
4. Equality before the law.
5. No involvement in religious matters.
6. The rule of company was ended.
7. The queen of England took over the administration.

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 Maps and places
In the given outline map of India and mark the following; -
Map 1 – (latitude, longitudes)
1. Indira point
2. Tropic of Cancer (23 ½ 0 North Latitude)- (J-20, J-22, Apr-24)
3. 82 ½ 0 Eastern longitude (Sep-20, Sep-22, April 2023)
4. The ‘National Capital Territory’ (NCT)
5. Kanyakumari

Map- 2 (Coasts)
1. Konkan coast
2. Malabar coast
3. Coromandel Coast
4. Utkal Coast

Map- 3 (Neighbouring countries)

North-west@ Pakistan
Afghanistan

North@ China
Nepal
Bhuthan

East@ Myanmar
Bangladesh

South@ Sri Lanka

South-West@ Maldives

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 Map 4: Rivers and Dams
Rivers
1. River Narmada (Sep-20, Sep- 22, Apr-24)
2. River Kaveri (J-22)
Dams
1. Bhakra-Nangal Project (Gobinda Sagara/ Second highest dam/ river Sutlej)
(First highest is Theri dam)- June-20, Sep-20, June-22, Sep-22, J-23
2. Kosi Project (‘Sorrow of Bihar’)
3. Damodar Valley Project (‘Sorrow of Bengal’/the first multi-purpose river valley project)
4. Hirakud Project (Mahanadi/ Sorrow of Orissa /The longest dam)
5. Upper Krishna
(Basavasagara, Lal Bahadur Shastri Reservoir, Largest project of Karnataka.)
6. Pampa Sagara (Tungabhadra Project)
7. Nagarjuna Sagara

Map 5
Western coastal ports Eastern coastal ports

1. Kandla (June 2023) 7. Tuticorin

2. Mumbai (“Gate way of India”.) 8. Chennai (the oldest port of India)
(June 2022) 9. Ennor
3. Navasheva 10. Visakhapatnam (April 23, April 24)
4. Marmagoa 11. Paradip
5. New Mangaluru (Sep. 2022) 12. Haldia
6. Kochi (April 2023) 13. Kolkata (Tea port of India) June 24

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 Map 6 (India: International Airports)
1. Indira Gandhi airport, New Delhi (June 2022)
2. Subhash Chandra Bose airport, Kolkata
3. Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai
4. Chennai International Airport, Chennai
5. Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore (Devanahalli) June 2023
6. Rajeev Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad
7. Sardar Vallababai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad
8. Lokapriya Gopinatha Bardoli International Airport, Guwahati

Map 7
1. Silochar
2. Porabander
3. Srinagar
4. Kanyakumari
Map 8
1. Digboi
2. Bombay high (June, Sep. 2020)
3. Kaiga
4. Bhadravathi (June 2023)
5. Koyna (April 23)
6. Latur

Articles and Amendments

1. 17 – Prohibition of untouchability. (June 2024)
2. 21A – Education is a Fundamental Right
3. 24 – employing children below 14years for work is an offence.
4. 315- UPSC

➢ 73rd Amendment (1993) a uniform of Panchayat Raj system was created. (June, 22)

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 ➢ Helplines
1. Women Helpline- 1091
2. Children Helpline-1098 (Sep. 2020, April 2024)

➢ Years and importance

1948 December 10- Human Rights Day

1961- Goa liberation (April 2023)

- Prohibition of Dowry Act

1962 March 15- World Consumers’ Day

1986 - The Consumer protection Act (Sep. 2022)

‘Child Labour Prohibition and Control Act (April 2024)

2015 Jan 1st - NITI Aayog was established.

(Pampa, Subhash Chandra Bose, Dayananda Saraswati, Charles Metcalf, Mahatma

Gandhi, Bal Gangadhara Tilak, Sri Narayana Guru)
1. “The Indian farmers were born in debt, lived in debt and died in debt due to the land
tax policies of the British”. ___________________
2. ‘Back to the Vedas’. ___________________
3. ‘India should be for Indians’. ___________________
4. One Caste, One Religion and One God for human beings. ___________________
5. ‘Truly the whole mankind is one’ (April 2023) ___________________
6. ‘Untouchability is a stigma on Hindu religion’. (June-23) ___________________
7. “Swaraj is my birth right and I will get it at any cost”. ___________________
8. ‘Do or Die’ ___________________
9. “Give me blood, I will give you freedom!” ___________________
10. “Development of its villages is the true development of India.” ___________________

Who am I?
(Woodrow Wilson, MS Swamynathan, Dr. Vikram Sarabai, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sir M.
Vishweshwaraih)
1. The Father of Green revolution _________________ (June 2024)
2. The Father of Indian Foreign Policy ___________________
3. The Father of Economic Planning in India ___________
4. The Father of Public Administration ________________
5. The First president of ISRO ______________________
Set: 1
II. Answer in a sentence each for the following questions:
9. How did the Second Anglo- Maratha war end?
The Treaty of Bassein
10. Why was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel called ‘Iron Man of India’?
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel successfully integrated the provinces with India. So, he is called Iron Man
of India.
11. Which policy is India committed about nuclear weapons to?
Policy of ‘No first use’.
12. How is social stratification created?
Stratification has been created on the basis of income, education, caste, colour, gender, occupation,
intelligence etc.
13. By the end of October South-West monsoon winds start receding. Why?
Low temperature and high pressure due to South-West Monsoon rains.

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 14. Today the export of mica has reduced. Why?
Substitute for mica is available.
15. Which organization approves five-year plans?
‘National Development Council’
16. Why do we celebrate the World Consumers’ Day every year on March15?
The American president John F. Kennedy gave the four consumers rights on March 15, 1962.
1. The right to safety,
2. The right to choose,
3. The right to information and
4. The right to be heard.

Set: 2
II. Answer in a sentence each for the following questions:
9. Dayananda Saraswati advised ‘Back to the Vedas’. Why?
Vedas were the source of truth and knowledge.
10. ‘The effects of World War II are being felt by Japan even today.’ Justify the statement.
1. In 1945, America threw the nuclear bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki of Japan.
2. As a result, lakhs of people were reduced to ashes.
11. Why do Presidential rule declare in a state?
In case of failure of constitutional machinery in states.
12. Who is a child labour?
The children who are below 14 years and work to earn money are called child labourer.
13. Different types forests are found in the Himalayas. Why?
As the height increases, the climate also changes. So various types of plants are found.
14. What is ‘Golden Revolution’?
The progress of the horticultural field is known as the ‘Golden Revolution’.
15. What is the significance of 73rd amendment to the Indian Constitution?
A uniform system of Panchayat Raj institutions was implemented.
16. When was Consumer Protection Act came into force in India?
1986

Set: 3
II. Answer in a sentence each for the following questions:
9. Indian Council Act of 1909 helped the British to divide and rule India. Justify.
Separate electorate for Muslims was created.
10. Why was Fazal Ali Commission formed in 1953?
For reorganization of states based on languages.
11. Who is called ‘The Father of Public Administration’?
Woodrow Wilson
12. Why did Dr. Shivaram Karanth agitate against the Kaiga Nuclear power station?
Dr. Shivaram Karanth protested against the radiation, loss of forest, wildlife and environment.
13. Petroleum is called ‘Liquid gold’. Why?
1. Petroleum is a very important energy resource in agriculture, industry and transportation.
2. This is very useful during peace and war.
14. Why are Software Technology Parks (STP) established?
To encourage software industry and its export.
15. What is the Principle of Progressive Taxation?
The government imposes higher rate of taxes on rich and lower rate of taxes on poor. This is called
Principle of Progressive Taxation.
16. Ranganna purchased a car worth Rs.2 crores. Couple of months later he found some manufacturing
defect in it. The car company refused to replace or repair the car. Which consumer court does Ranganna
file a complaint to?
State Commission
Set: 4
II. Answer in a sentence each for the following questions:
9. The British took Mysore state under their direct control in 1830. Why?
Due to the rebel at Nagara (Shivamogga District).

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 10. Why was the League of Nations established after the First World War?
To prevent future wars.
11. Where is International Court of Justice?
Hague of Netherland
12. When was the new Child Marriage Prohibition Act came into force?
2006
13. How are mango showers occur?
Due to local temperature and winds.
14. Aluminium is called the Wonder Metal of the 20th century. Why?
Aluminium is used in various types.
15. What is deficit finance?
If the expenditure is more than its income (revenue receipts and non-debt capital receipts) it is
called deficit finance.
16. Where do you get the National saving certificates?
Post office

Set: 5
II. Answer in a sentence each for the following questions:
9. The ambition of Dupleix led to the Carnatic wars. Justify.
Dupleix had an ambition of establishing the French power in South India.
10. When was the State Reorganisation Act came into force?
1956
11. Disarmament is the only solution for the arms race. How?
Disarmament helps for the reduction or elimination of arms.
12. Female foeticide is inhuman. Why?
Killing of female foetus in the womb itself is called female foeticide.
13. What is called ‘global warming’ or green-house effect?
Temperature of the earth’s atmosphere is increasing. This is called ‘global warming’.
14. What is the independent GPS system of India called?
NAVIK
15. Who is the ‘Father of Green Revolution’ in India?
M.S Swaminathan
16. How do entrepreneurs help to remove regional disparities?
By industrialising rural and backward areas.

WORLD ORGANISATIONS
55. List out the objectives of UNO.
1) international peace and security:
2) friendly relations,
3) fundamental human rights,
4) international cooperation,
5) respect justice and
6) to harmonize nations.

56. Explain the formation and functions of Security Council. OR (June 2020, April 2024)
Security Council is the cabinet of the U.N. Why? (September 2020)
1. the cabinet of the U.N.
2. 15 members
3. Five permanent members (U.S.A., Russia, Britain, France and China)
4. They have VETO power
5. 10 non-permanent members.
functions
6. It solves international disputes.
7. It direct peace keeping force.
8. It elects the judges

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57. Explain the role of UNO in maintaining world peace. Or
UNO is striving to achieve world peace and economic development. Justify.
1. UNO resolved Korean, Swiss canal and Vietnam problem
2. Working for Kashmir problem
3. disarmament.
4. solve economic, financial and international trade problems.
5. Working to eradicate diseases.
6. Working for Universal Human Rights.
7. Working to end colonialism.
8. Working to prevent global warming.

CHALLENGES OF INDIA AND THEIR REMEDIES

➢ What is Communalism? (April 2023)
The split of national community on the basis of religion.
58. What are the measures that can be undertaken to control communalism? (J-20)
1. secularism.
2. Secularism in Education.
3. nationalism.
4. national thoughts.
5. Treating all citizens equal.
6. Uniform civil code.
7. Strict legal system.
8. Awareness
59. Mention the steps taken to eradicate illiteracy. OR
What are the measures to spread literacy? (April-June 2023, Apr-24)
1. ‘National Literacy Mission’ -
2. Sarva Siksha Abhiyan’-
3. Free education
4. education to girls
5. ‘Sakshara Bharath’
6. Article 21A – education is a fundamental right. (June-29)
7. RTE
8. Compulsory free education

60. What are the measures undertaken by the government of India to eliminate Gender
discrimination? OR
What are the measures undertaken by government to improve status of women? (Sep-20, J-22,
Sep-22, Apr-24)
1. The ministry of women and child welfare
2. women reservation
3. 50% reservation in local governments
4. women commission
5. Women development corporation
6. Sakhi centre
7. Women Helpline number 1091
8. Nari Shakti Vandana Adiniyam act

61. List out the measures taken to control corruption.

1. Lokpal
2. lokayukta
3. RTI 2005
4. CC cameras
5. Sakala,
6. Janaspandan,
7. Janasevak
8. Complaint boxes

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 Chapter – 2 THE EXTENSION OF THE BRITISH RULE
62. What were the conditions of Subsidiary Alliance? (J-20, J22)
1. The Kings had to keep the British Army.
2. He had to bear expenses.
3. Resident stay in his Court.
4. The King could not appoint other European.
5. The King could not enter any agreement.
6. English would protect the state.

➢ Who implemented the Doctrine of Lapse Policy? Lord Dalhousie

➢ Who merged the state of Punjab with the British Empire? (Apr-24) Lord Dalhousie
➢ Who was the last Peshwa of Marathas? Baji Rao II
➢ Why did Wellesley introduce Subsidiary Alliance? (April 2023) To control the local kings.
➢ Which state signed this agreement first? (Apr-2023) Nizam of Hyderabad
➢ Lord Wellesley resigned from his post and returned to England. Why? (J-22, 24)
Because of Financial loss of company.
➢ The Subsidiary Alliance system was implemented by (Sep-22) Lord Wellesley
➢ The First Anglo-Maratha war was ended with Treaty of (Sep 2020, June 22) Salbai agreement
➢ The Second Anglo-Maratha war was ended with the Treaty of (Sep-22, June23) Bassein Treaty

Chapter – 3 THE IMPACT OF THE BRITISH RULE IN INDIA

63. What were the effects of British land taxes? (Sep-20)
1. Zamindars exploited the farmers.
2. The farmers became landless.
3. Land became a commodity.
4. Zamindars sold the lands.
5. Agriculture became commercialized.
6. The money lenders became strong.

64. British Education system created a new generation of Indians with progressive
attitudes. Justify this statement. OR
Make a list of the effects of British education in India. (J-20, 22, 23, 24)
1. Indians could develop modernity, secularism.
2. Local languages got importance.
3. It promoted unity in thinking.
4. Periodicals started.
5. Developed critical opinions.
6. Social and religious reformation were started.
7. The world freedom struggles influenced the Indians.
8. Indians could understand their rich tradition.

Chapter - 5
SOCIAL AND RELIGIOUS REFORM MOVEMENTS
65. Opposed: - caste system, exploitation,
child marriage, polygamy,
sati system, widow system,
idol worship,
inequality, superstitious,
untouchability slavery

Advocated: - equality, English education,

women education, widow marriage,
Intercaste marriages, monotheism, etc.

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66. Explain the role of Moderates in Indian freedom movement. (April 2023) OR
Explain the Age of Generous Nationalism in Indian freedom movement. (Sep. 2020)
1. First twenty years called Moderate Age.
2. W.C Banerjee, S Banerjee, Dadabai Navoroji, Ghokale
3. Faith in British.
4. prayers and requests.
5. political awareness.
6. Organized public meetings.
7. Demanded to reduce military expenses.
8. To provide education and poverty eradication.
9. development of industries.

67. Explain the role of Extremists in the Indian freedom movement. OR

(June 2020, June, Sep. 2022, June 2024)
Explain the role of Balgangadhar Tilak in the freedom movement of India.
1. Criticized moderates as Political Beggars.
2. Lal- Bal-Pal- were the leaders.
3. Opposed Division of Bengal.
4. Aimed at complete freedom.
5. Boycotted the foreign goods.
6. Tilak said, “’Swaraj is My Birth Right”.
7. Organized common people.
8. Celebrated Ganesha, Shivaji and Durga Pooja.
9. Started Kesari and Maratha periodicals.
10. wrote a book Geetharahasya.

68. How did revolutionaries fight against the British during the National Movement? (April 2024)
1. Wanted complete freedom.
2. violent methods.
3. secret associations.
4. “Abhivanava Bharatha” and “Anusheela Samiti”
5. Collected weapons and money.
6. used Bombs and Guns.
7. Bagath Singh, Azad, V.D. Saavarkar were leaders.
8. Wanted freedom quickly.

69. Explain the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. (April 2023, April 2024)
1. introduced Rowlatt Act.
2. control of revolutionaries.
3. Gandhiji and people protested.
4. General Dyer imposed military rule.
5. But 20,000 people assembled at Jallianwala Bagh.
6. British attacked with firearms.
7. 379 persons died.
8. Thousands were injured.

70. How was Non-Cooperation Movement planned? OR

Explain the programmes of Non-Cooperation Movement. (Sep. 2020)
1. Gandhiji started.
2. Students boycotted schools and Colleges.
3. Lawyers boycotted the courts.
4. Awards were returned.
5. Boycotted the visit of British Prince.
6. Police of Chowri-Chowra opened fire on the people.
7. The angry people burnt 22 police men alive.
8. Gandhi stopped the movement.

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71. Explain the role of Subhash Chandra Bose in the Freedom movement of India. OR
The role of Subhash Chandra Bose is a decisive step in the Indian National Freedom Struggle.
Justify (June, Sep. 2022)
1. Netaji was a revolutionary fighter.
2. organized the Indians.
3. Became the President of Haripur and Tripura Congress Session.
4. He founded “Forward Block’ party. (Sep. 2020)
5. British arrested him.
6. the leader of ‘Indian National Army’(INA).
7. He called for ‘Delhi Chalo’.
8. He declared, “Give me your blood, I’ll get you freedom”
9. But he was died in airplane crash.

72. How did Dr. B.R.Ambedkar work for “Political freedom without social freedom is
meaningless”? OR (June 2023)
What are the contributions of B.R.Ambedkar in the National Movement of India?
1. Dr. B.R.Ambedkar opposed the caste system.
2. organized Mahad and Kalaram movements.
3. Participated in Round Table Conferences.
4. Founded Bahishkruta Hithakarini Sabha,
5. Started periodicals Janatha, Mookanayaka.
6. the Chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee.
7. the First Law Minister of Independent India.
8. honoured with ‘Bharata Ratna’ award.

73. Explain the major achievements of Nehru as the first Prime Minister of India.
1. the first Prime Minister of India.
2. Integration of India.
3. Reorganization of states.
4. Five Year Plans.
5. Mixed Economy.
6. Architect of modern India.
7. promoted atomic energy.
8. advocated Non Alignment Movement.
9. advocated Panchasheela principles.

74. Explain the protests organized by the farmers in the Freedom Struggle”. Justify
1. Farmers rebelled against the British, zamindars.
2. Protested land tax and low wages.
3. Opposed Indigo cropping.
4. Gandhiji supported farmers Champaranya, Kheda.
5. Congress organized the farmers.
6. Farmers of Malabar, Telangana and Bengal revolted.
7. Kisan Sabha was founded.
8. The farmers’ problems merged with the non-co-operation movement, Civil
Disobedience and Quit India movements.

75. How is the revolt of Santalas considered as an important revolt in India? OR

Explain the tribal revolts in Indian National movement. (September 2022)
1. Tribals protested against the land tax and forest policies.
2. Santala, Munda and Halagali Beda’s revolt are important.
3. Santalas were in Bengal and Orissa.
4. British introduced Zamindari system.
5. people became landless.
6. exploitation.
7. Santhalas met secretly and
8. decided to loot the land lords.
9. Tribal people killed their enemies.
10. The British arrested them.

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