Board Paper of Class 10 2021 Social Science Term-I Delhi(Set 4) - Solutions
General Instructions:
(i) This question paper contains 60 questions out of which 50 questions are to be attempted. All questions carry equal marks.
(ii) This question paper consists of four sections – Section A, B, C and D.
(iii) Section A contains 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions from Q.No. 1 to 24.
(iv) Section B contains 22 questions. Attempt any 18 questions from Q.No. 25 to 46.
(v) Section C contains 12 questions (Case-Based Study Questions). Attempt any 10 questions from Q.No. 47 to 58.
(vi) Section D contains 2 Map-based questions. Attempt both the questions.
(vii) There is only one correct option for every multiple choice question (MCQ).
(viii) There is no negative marking.
- Question 1
Industrialisation began in which one of the following European countries in the second half of the eighteenth century?
(a) Germany
(b) France
(c) Italy
(d) England
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- Question 2
Which type of governments were mainly driven in Europe after the defeat of Napoleon in 1815?
(a) Conservative
(b) Liberal
(c) Federal
(d) Feudal
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- Question 3
Which one of the following group of countries collectively defeated Napoleon in 1815?
(a) Britain, Russia, Prussia and Austria
(b) Britain, Russian, Prussia and Australia
(c) Britain, Russia, Netherlands and Germany
(d) Britain, Luxembourg, Germany and Italy
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- Question 4
In which one of the following countries did the first liberalist-nationalist upheaval take place in July 1830?
(a) France
(b) Germany
(c) England
(d) Italy
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- Question 5
Who among the following remarked "When France sneezes, the rest of Europe catches cold"?
(a) Lord Byron
(b) Metternich
(c) Johann Herder
(d) Napoleon
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- Question 6
Who among the following was the architect for the unification of Germany?
(a) Otto Von Bismarck
(b) William I
(c) Frederick III
(d) William II
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- Question 7
Who among the following had sought to put together a coherent programme for a unitary Italian Republic during 1830s?
(a) Victor Emmanuel I
(b) Victor Emmanuel II
(c) Giuseppe Mazzini
(d) Count Cavour
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- Question 8
In which one of the following states is overgrazing the main reason for land degradation?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Punjab
(c) Haryana
(d) Uttar Pradesh
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- Question 9
Identify the soil which ranges from red to brown in colour and saline in nature:
(a) Red soil
(b) Laterite soil
(c) Arid soil
(d) Alluvial soil
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- Question 10
Which one of the following forces leads to maximum soil erosion in plains?
(a) Wind
(b) Glacier
(c) Running water
(d) Earthquake
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- Question 11
Deforestation due to mining has caused severe land degradation in which one of the following states?
(a) Odisha
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Kerala
(d) Gujarat
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- Question 12
Who among the following was proclaimed King of united Italy in 1861?
(a) Charles I
(b) Victor Emmanuel II
(c) Giuseppe Garibaldi
(d) Nero
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- Question 13
Which one of the following subjects is included in the Union list?
(a) Communication
(b) Trade
(c) Commerce
(d) Irrigation
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- Question 14
Which one of the following elements in
not included in the Belgium model?
(a) Dutch and French speaking ministers shall be equal in the government.
(b) Many powers of the central government have been given to state governments.
(c) Brussels has a separate government in which both the communities have equal representation.
(d) There is a community government which has special powers of administration.
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- Question 15
Which one of the following countries is the example of 'Holding together federation'?
(a) Australia
(b) India
(c) U.S.A
(d) Switzerland
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- Question 16
Which one of the following ethnic communities is in majority in Sri Lanka?
(a) Sri Lankan Tamils
(b) Indian Tamils
(c) Muslims
(d) Sinhalese
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- Question 17
Which one of the following subjects is included in the State list?
(a) Banking
(b) Business
(c) Currency
(d) Communication
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- Question 18
Activities that help in the development of Primary and Secondary sectors come under which one of the following sectors?
(a) Primary
(b) Secondary
(c) Tertiary
(d) Quaternary
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- Question 19
Identify the correct feature of Unitary form of government from the following options:
(a) There are two or more levels of government.
(b) Different tiers of government govern the same citizens.
(c) Each tier of government has its own jurisdiction.
(d) The sub-units are subordinate to the central government.
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- Question 20
At the initial stages of development, which one of the following sectors was the most important of economic activity?
(a) Primary
(b) Secondary
(c) Tertiary
(d) Quaternary
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- Question 21
Activities in which natural products are changed into other forms come under which one of the following sectors?
(a) Primary
(b) Secondary
(c) Tertiary
(d) Quaternary
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- Question 22
The products received by exploiting natural resources come under which one of the following sectors?
(a) Quaternary
(b) Tertiary
(c) Secondary
(d) Primary
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- Question 23
Which one of the following factors is mainly responsible for declining water level in India?
(a) Irrigation
(b) Industrialisation
(c) Urbanisation
(d) Over-utilization
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- Question 24
Which one of the following subjects is included in the Concurrent List?
(a) Trade
(b) Commerce
(c) Agriculture
(d) Marriage
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- Question 25
Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the statement and choose the most appropriate option.
Assertion (
A) : After Russian occupation in Poland, the Russian language was imposed on its people.
Reason (
R) : The use of Polish soon came to be a symbol of struggle against Russian dominance.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is
not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
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- Question 26
Read the facts regarding the Revolution of the Liberals in Europe during 1848 and choose the correct option:
1. Abdication of the monarch
2. Universal male suffrage had been proclaimed
3. Political Rights to women were given
4. Freedom of the press had been asked for
(a) Only 1 and 2 are correct.
(b) Only 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
(c) Only 1 and 4 are correct.
(d) Only 1, 2 and 4 are correct.
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- Question 27
Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the statement and choose the most appropriate option.
Assertion (A) : Weavers in Silesia had led a revolt against contractors in 1845.
Reason (R) : Contractors had drastically reduced their payments.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is
not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
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- Question 28
On which of the following modern aspects did the new Germany place a strong emphasis?
1. Currency
2. Banking
3. Legal system
4. Demography
(a) Only 1 and 2 are correct.
(b) Only 2 and 3 are correct.
(c) Only 3 and 4 are correct.
(d) Only 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
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- Question 29
Which one of the following Italian states was ruled by an Italian princely house?
(a) Papal State
(b) Lombardy
(c) Venetia
(d) Sardinia-Piedmont
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- Question 30
Identify the characteristics of Cavour among the following and choose the correct option :
1. He was an Italian statesman.
2. He spoke French much better than Italian.
3. He was a tactful diplomat.
4. He belonged to a Royal family.
(a) Only 1 and 2 are correct.
(b) Only 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
(c) Only 2, 3 and 4 are correct.
(d) Only 1, 2 and 4 are correct.
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- Question 31
Tow statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the statement and choose the most appropriate option.
Assertion (A) : In Britain, the formation of the nation-state was not the result of a sudden upheaval.
Reason (R) : Ethnic groups of Britain extended its influence.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
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- Question 32
Which among the following is
not a problem of resource development?
(a) Depletion of resources for satisfying the greed of few individuals
(b) Accumulation of resources in few hands
(c) Indiscriminate exploitation of resources
(d) An equitable distribution of resources
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- Question 33
Which one of the following human activities has contributed most in land degradation?
(a) Deforestation
(b) Overgrazing
(c) Mining
(d) Over-irrigation
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- Question 34
Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the statement and choose the most appropriate option :
Assertion (A) : Indian farmers should diversify their cropping pattern from cereals to high value crops.
Reason (R) : This will increase income and reduce environmental degradation simultaneously.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is
not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
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- Question 35
Two statement are given below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the statement and choose the most appropriate option :
Assertion (A) : Majority community is dominant in a few democratic states.
Reason (R) : Dominance can undermine the unity of the country.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is
not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
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- Question 36
Two Statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the statement and choose the most appropriate option:
Assertion (A): Power sharing is good.
Reason (R): It helps to reduce the possibility of conflicts between social groups.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
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- Question 37
Choose the correct pair among the following:
|
(Country) |
(Administration) |
(a) |
Russia |
Unitary |
(b) |
China |
Federal |
(c) |
Canada |
Unitary |
(d) |
Argentina |
Federal |
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- Question 38
Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the statement and choose the most appropriate option:
Assertion (A): The distrust between Sinhalese and Tamil communities turned into widespread conflict in Sri Lanka.
Reason (R): 1956 Act recognized Sinhala as the only official language.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
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- Question 39
Identify 'horizontal power sharing' arrangements among the following in modern democracies:
(a) Different organs of government
(b) Governments at different levels
(c) Different social groups
(d) Different parties, pressure groups and movements
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- Question 40
Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:
Column I |
Column II |
I. Union List |
A. Computer-related matter |
II. State List |
B. Forest |
III. Concurrent List |
C. Police |
IV. Subsidiary Matters |
D. Defence |
(a) I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A
(b) I-A, II-B, III-C, IV-D
(c) I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A
(d) I-B, II-A, III-C, IV-D
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- Question 41
Which of the following countries is an example of 'coming together' federation?
(a) United States of America
(b) India
(c) Spain
(d) Belgium
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- Question 42
What is
not an integral part of the government?
(a) Office of the Prime Minister
(b) Legislature
(c) Executive
(d) Judiciary
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- Question 43
Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the statement and choose the most appropriate option :
Assertion (A): Kerala has low Infant Mortality Rate.
Reason (R): Kerala has adequate provision of basic health and education facilities.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
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- Question 44
Suppose there are four families in our locality, the average per capita income of whom is ₹10,000. If the income of three families is ₹6,000, ₹8,000 and ₹14,000 respectively, what would be the income of the fourth family?
(a) ₹5,000
(b) ₹10,000
(c) ₹12,000
(d) ₹15,000
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- Question 45
Which one of the following sectors shows the highest share in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in India?
(a) Primary
(b) Secondary
(c) Tertiary
(d) Quaternary
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- Question 46
Which one of the following sectors shows the highest share in employment in 2017-18, in India?
(a) Primary
(b) Secondary
(c) Tertiary
(d) Quaternary
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- Question 47
Case A: Read the source given below. Attempt any 5 questions out of 6 (Q. No. 47 - 52) questions.
Jhumming: The 'slash and burn' agriculture is known as 'Milpa' in Mexico and Central America, 'Conuco' in Venezuela, 'Roca' in Brazil, 'Masole' in Central Africa, 'Ladang' in Indonesia, 'Ray' in Vietnam.
In India, this primitive form of cultivation is called 'Bewar' or 'Dahiya' in Madhya Pradesh, 'Podu' or 'Penda' in Andhra Pradesh, 'Pama Dabi' or 'Koman' or 'Bringa' in Odisha, 'Kumari' in Western Ghats, 'Valre' or 'Waltre' in South-eastern Rajasthan, 'Khil' in the Himalayan belt, 'Kuruwa' in Jharkhand, and 'Jhumming' in the North-eastern region.
How is Primitive Subsistence Agriculture related with Jhumming?
(a) It is based on shifting cultivation
(b) It is intensive in nature
(c) It is based on plantation cultivation
(d) It depends upon cash crop
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- Question 48
Case A: Read the source given below. Attempt any 5 questions out of 6 (Q. No. 47 - 52) questions.
Jhumming: The 'slash and burn' agriculture is known as 'Milpa' in Mexico and Central America, 'Conuco' in Venezuela, 'Roca' in Brazil, 'Masole' in Central Africa, 'Ladang' in Indonesia, 'Ray' in Vietnam.
In India, this primitive form of cultivation is called 'Bewar' or 'Dahiya' in Madhya Pradesh, 'Podu' or 'Penda' in Andhra Pradesh, 'Pama Dabi' or 'Koman' or 'Bringa' in Odisha, 'Kumari' in Western Ghats, 'Valre' or 'Waltre' in South-eastern Rajasthan, 'Khil' in the Himalayan belt, 'Kuruwa' in Jharkhand, and 'Jhumming' in the North-eastern region.
The 'slash and burn' agriculture is known as 'Conuco' in which one of the following countries?
(a) Venezuela
(b) Brazil
(c) Indonesia
(d) Mexico
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- Question 49
Case A: Read the source given below. Attempt any 5 questions out of 6 (Q. No. 47 - 52) questions.
Jhumming: The 'slash and burn' agriculture is known as 'Milpa' in Mexico and Central America, 'Conuco' in Venezuela, 'Roca' in Brazil, 'Masole' in Central Africa, 'Ladang' in Indonesia, 'Ray' in Vietnam.
In India, this primitive form of cultivation is called 'Bewar' or 'Dahiya' in Madhya Pradesh, 'Podu' or 'Penda' in Andhra Pradesh, 'Pama Dabi' or 'Koman' or 'Bringa' in Odisha, 'Kumari' in Western Ghats, 'Valre' or 'Waltre' in South-eastern Rajasthan, 'Khil' in the Himalayan belt, 'Kuruwa' in Jharkhand, and 'Jhumming' in the North-eastern region.
The 'slash and burn' agriculture is known as 'Roca' in which one of the following countries?
(a) Mexico
(b) Indonesia
(c) Brazil
(d) Venezuela
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- Question 50
Case A: Read the source given below. Attempt any 5 questions out of 6 (Q. No. 47 - 52) questions.
Jhumming: The 'slash and burn' agriculture is known as 'Milpa' in Mexico and Central America, 'Conuco' in Venezuela, 'Roca' in Brazil, 'Masole' in Central Africa, 'Ladang' in Indonesia, 'Ray' in Vietnam.
In India, this primitive form of cultivation is called 'Bewar' or 'Dahiya' in Madhya Pradesh, 'Podu' or 'Penda' in Andhra Pradesh, 'Pama Dabi' or 'Koman' or 'Bringa' in Odisha, 'Kumari' in Western Ghats, 'Valre' or 'Waltre' in South-eastern Rajasthan, 'Khil' in the Himalayan belt, 'Kuruwa' in Jharkhand, and 'Jhumming' in the North-eastern region.
Identify the major problem of Jhumming cultivation.
(a) Single crop dominance
(b) Modern inputs
(c) High cost
(d) Low production
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- Question 51
Case A: Read the source given below. Attempt any 5 questions out of 6 (Q. No. 47 - 52) questions.
Jhumming: The 'slash and burn' agriculture is known as 'Milpa' in Mexico and Central America, 'Conuco' in Venezuela, 'Roca' in Brazil, 'Masole' in Central Africa, 'Ladang' in Indonesia, 'Ray' in Vietnam.
In India, this primitive form of cultivation is called 'Bewar' or 'Dahiya' in Madhya Pradesh, 'Podu' or 'Penda' in Andhra Pradesh, 'Pama Dabi' or 'Koman' or 'Bringa' in Odisha, 'Kumari' in Western Ghats, 'Valre' or 'Waltre' in South-eastern Rajasthan, 'Khil' in the Himalayan belt, 'Kuruwa' in Jharkhand, and 'Jhumming' in the North-eastern region.
In India 'slash and burn' agriculture is known as 'Bewar', in which one of the following States ?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Jharkhand
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- Question 52
Case A: Read the source given below. Attempt any 5 questions out of 6 (Q. No. 47 - 52) questions.
Jhumming: The 'slash and burn' agriculture is known as 'Milpa' in Mexico and Central America, 'Conuco' in Venezuela, 'Roca' in Brazil, 'Masole' in Central Africa, 'Ladang' in Indonesia, 'Ray' in Vietnam.
In India, this primitive form of cultivation is called 'Bewar' or 'Dahiya' in Madhya Pradesh, 'Podu' or 'Penda' in Andhra Pradesh, 'Pama Dabi' or 'Koman' or 'Bringa' in Odisha, 'Kumari' in Western Ghats, 'Valre' or 'Waltre' in South-eastern Rajasthan, 'Khil' in the Himalayan belt, 'Kuruwa' in Jharkhand, and 'Jhumming' in the North-eastern region.
Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct options :
Column I |
Column II |
I. |
Andhra Pradesh |
A. |
Kuruwa |
II. |
Odisha |
B. |
Valre |
III. |
Rajasthan |
C. |
Penda |
IV. |
Jharkhand |
D. |
Pama Dabi |
(a) I–C II–D III–B IV–A
(b) I–A II–B III–C V–D
(c) I–B II–A III–D IV–C
(d) I–D II–C III–A V–B
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- Question 53
Case B: Read the source given below. Attempt any 5 questions out of 6 (Q. No. 53-58) questions.
Take the case of Laxmi with her two-hectare plot of unirrigated land. The government can spend some money or banks can provide a loan, to construct a well for her family to irrigate the land. Laxmi will then be able to irrigate her land and take a second crop, wheat, during the
rabi season. Let us suppose that one hectare of wheat can provide employment to two people for 50 days (including sowing, watering, fertiliser application and harvesting). So two more members of the family can be employed in her own field. Now suppose a new dam is constructed and canals are dug to irrigate many such farms. This could lead to a lot employment generation within the agriculture sector itself reducing the problem of underemployment.
Which one of the following economic sectors is Laxmi related to?
(a) Primary
(b) Secondary
(c) Tertiary
(d) Quaternary
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- Question 54
Case B: Read the source given below. Attempt any 5 questions out of 6 (Q. No. 53-58) questions.
Take the case of Laxmi with her two-hectare plot of unirrigated land. The government can spend some money or banks can provide a loan, to construct a well for her family to irrigate the land. Laxmi will then be able to irrigate her land and take a second crop, wheat, during the
rabi season. Let us suppose that one hectare of wheat can provide employment to two people for 50 days (including sowing, watering, fertiliser application and harvesting). So two more members of the family can be employed in her own field. Now suppose a new dam is constructed and canals are dug to irrigate many such farms. This could lead to a lot employment generation within the agriculture sector itself reducing the problem of underemployment.
Which one of the following categories of farmers is Laxmi related to?
(a) Big
(b) Medium
(c) Marginal
(d) Agricultural labourer
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- Question 55
Case B: Read the source given below. Attempt any 5 questions out of 6 (Q. No. 53-58) questions.
Take the case of Laxmi with her two-hectare plot of unirrigated land. The government can spend some money or banks can provide a loan, to construct a well for her family to irrigate the land. Laxmi will then be able to irrigate her land and take a second crop, wheat, during the
rabi season. Let us suppose that one hectare of wheat can provide employment to two people for 50 days (including sowing, watering, fertiliser application and harvesting). So two more members of the family can be employed in her own field. Now suppose a new dam is constructed and canals are dug to irrigate many such farms. This could lead to a lot employment generation within the agriculture sector itself reducing the problem of underemployment.
In which one of the following sectors is underemployment seen at the maximum?
(a) Industry
(b) Agriculture
(c) Trade
(d) Commerce
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- Question 56
Case B: Read the source given below. Attempt any 5 questions out of 6 (Q. No. 53-58) questions.
Take the case of Laxmi with her two-hectare plot of unirrigated land. The government can spend some money or banks can provide a loan, to construct a well for her family to irrigate the land. Laxmi will then be able to irrigate her land and take a second crop, wheat, during the
rabi season. Let us suppose that one hectare of wheat can provide employment to two people for 50 days (including sowing, watering, fertiliser application and harvesting). So two more members of the family can be employed in her own field. Now suppose a new dam is constructed and canals are dug to irrigate many such farms. This could lead to a lot employment generation within the agriculture sector itself reducing the problem of underemployment.
How does construction of dams and canals create employment in large numbers in rural areas?
(a) Large number of engineers are needed
(b) Large number of technicians are also required
(c) Adjustment of large number of unskilled labourers
(d) Executives and administrators can easily be adjusted
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- Question 57
Case B: Read the source given below. Attempt any 5 questions out of 6 (Q. No. 53-58) questions.
Take the case of Laxmi with her two-hectare plot of unirrigated land. The government can spend some money or banks can provide a loan, to construct a well for her family to irrigate the land. Laxmi will then be able to irrigate her land and take a second crop, wheat, during the rabi season. Let us suppose that one hectare of wheat can provide employment to two people for 50 days (including sowing, watering, fertiliser application and harvesting). So two more members of the family can be employed in her own field. Now suppose a new dam is constructed and canals are dug to irrigate many such farms. This could lead to a lot employment generation within the agriculture sector itself reducing the problem of underemployment.
Which one of the following is the main result of increasing irrigation facilities in the field of agriculture?
(a) Increase in production
(b) Increase in productivity
(c) Change in cropping pattern
(d) Promote high yielding of crops
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- Question 58
Case B: Read the source given below. Attempt any 5 questions out of 6 (Q. No. 53-58) questions.
Take the case of Laxmi with her two-hectare plot of unirrigated land. The government can spend some money or banks can provide a loan, to construct a well for her family to irrigate the land. Laxmi will then be able to irrigate her land and take a second crop, wheat, during the
rabi season. Let us suppose that one hectare of wheat can provide employment to two people for 50 days (including sowing, watering, fertiliser application and harvesting). So two more members of the family can be employed in her own field. Now suppose a new dam is constructed and canals are dug to irrigate many such farms. This could lead to a lot employment generation within the agriculture sector itself reducing the problem of underemployment.
Which one of the following means of irrigation generally comes under the Public Sector?
(a) Well
(b) Tubewell
(c) Tank
(d) Canal
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- Question 59
On the outline political map of India 'A' is marked as a Dam. Identify it from the following options:
(a) Tehri
(b) Sardar Sarovar
(c) Hirakud
(d) Nagarjuna Sagar
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- Question 60
On the same map 'B' is also marked as the largest 'Jute' producer state. Identify it from the following options.
(a) West Bengal
(b) Bihar
(c) Assam
(d) Odisha
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