Which of the following is a pivotal element in social science?

1

(a)

Population

(b)

Resources

(c)

Coal

(d)

Petroleum

Which of the following are meaning in relation to human being?

1

(a)

Resources

(b)

Calamities

(c)

Disasters

(d)

All of these

According to the Census 2001, a 'literate' person is one who

1

(a)

can read and write his/her name

(b)

can read and write any language

(c)

is 7 years old man can read and write any language with understanding

(d)

knows the 3 'R's

The most common form of democracy is:

1

(a)

Direct democracy

(b)

Representative democracy

(c)

Mixed democracy

(d)

Market democracy

Which state has the largest vidhan sabha/lok sabha representation in the country?

1

(a)

Bihar

(b)

U.P.

(c)

Andhra Pradesh

(d)

Rajasthan

What is meant by 'Office Memorandum'?

1

(a)

Order issued by the Government of India

(b)

Circulars issued by schools

(c)

Important  bank document  

(d)

 Letters issued by the president

The Council of Ministers is accountable to :

1

(a)

The president  

(b)

The Prime Minister

(c)

 The upper house  

(d)

Ministries

Which of the following statements about the judiciary is false?

1

(a)

Every law passed by the Parliament needs approval of the Supreme Court.

(b)

Judiciary can strike down a law if it goes against the spirit of the Constitution

(c)

Judiciary is independent of the Executive.

(d)

 Any citizen can approach the courts if her rights are violated

Which court tried Milisevic's guilt?

1

(a)

Supreme court of USA

(b)

International Court of Labour for Crimes against Humanity

(c)

International Court of Justice for Crimes against Humanity

(d)

Security Council

The constitution says that no person can be derived of his life or personal liberty except according to:

1

(a)

Police has power to execute any person

(b)

It means that a person's liberty can be taken by executive at any time

(c)

It means that a police officer can arrest of detain any citizen.

(d)

Procedure established by law.

What is migration? Which are the two types of migration? Describe the trends of migration in India?

2

(a)

Name the party formed by Chaudhary Devi Lal?

2

(a)

What is a Universal Adult Franchise? Why has it been adopted in India?

2

(a)

How does Lok Sabha exercise supreme power?

2

(a)

"Rights are not limited only to Fundamental Rights as enumerated in the Constitution." Justify the statement.

2

(a)

What are the significant features of the National Population Policy 2000?

5

(a)

After observing the given table, what is the population growth from 1951 to 1981?

Year	Total Population  (in millions)	Absolute increase in the decade            (in million)	Annual Growth Rate         (%)
1951	361.0	42.43	1.25
1961	439.2	78.15	1.96
1971	548.2	108.92	2.20
1981	683.3	135.17	2.22
1991	846.4	163.09	2.14
2001	1028.7	182.32	1.93

5

(a)

What is sex ratio? Why is it an important social indicator? Explain.

5

(a)

What was the election campaign like in your constituency in the last Lok Sabha elections? Prepare a list of what the candidates and parties said and did.

5

(a)

What makes Election Commission an independent body?

5

(a)

Explain the role of the Election Commission in free and fair elections

8

(a)

What is the procedure for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner in India?

8

(a)

What are the different types of rights available to the citizens of a nation?

8

(a)

Can democracy exist without rights?

8

(a)

Write notes on:
(a) Minimum support price
(b) Buffer stock
(c) Issue price
(d) Fair price shops

8

(a)

How the food insecurity spread across regions of India?

8

(a)