ole ANE STUDIES UU ae PAPER CODE :49S ates F Nacsa cok ens San oom cn Rn UO CUS aS eae OMe RUA AUR tea ACLU Rasa e cash"Kesariya balam padharo mhaare des’ is a popular folk song from North-Western india. Who among the following singers is MOST LIKELY to be performing the song? EZ Dholavira, a city of the indus Valley Civilisation, consisted of a citadel. It was defended by double ramparts and furnished with gates and drainage n artist's perception of the citadel at Dholavirs? Which of the following drawings sho ASSET 495 ry, Which of the following world heritage sites CANNOT be entered using the above ticket? A. Qutub Minar in New Delhi B. Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya ©. Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram D. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in West Bengal ‘Shown here are a group of folk artists performing in front of their state pavilion at Surajkund Mela near Delhi. This dance is part of the folk heritage of Sard sees ten A. Kerala B. Manipur C, Maharashtra D. West Bengal Which of the following sports awards Is given exclusively to hockey players? A. Arjuna Award B. Dhyan Chand Award C. Dronacharya Award D. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna AwardNae h Tribal Museum. oh MADHYA PRADESH TRIBAL MUSEUM It is inspired by traditional designs from A. tattoo art B. the art of Sanchi . Islamic calligraphy D. musical instruments Shown here is a pillar surrounded by a cluster of heritage structures. ‘One of the following inscriptions is engraved on this pillar. Identify it ASSET 49SIdentify this method. A. tip irrigation B. ditch irrigation . sprinkler system D. a combination of drip and ditch irrigation Shown here are activists demanding accountal fully into force in 2005. ity for their wages using an act that came Identify the act. A. right to life B. right to freedom C. right to information D. right against exploitationASSET AIS e Members of Chettiar community are traditional inhabitants of A. the Mewar Plateau B. high altitude mountains . a semi-arid coastal region D. a tropical forested region of the northeast Shown here are a number of warm and cold-water ocean currents that pass around the islands of Galapagos near the Equator. weaname South Equatorial Current mae kx ratrant{, 972° Galapagos South E s outh Equatorial Counteraifrent-l> (Cromwell Curent). Se/Isiands ; me ogo, ~~ K Sear AN SN << Pen Coastal Curent Se ent Ooaario, (Humbolat cypent) Current rein Neen Which of the following correctly describes the effect of th. Galapagos 'Islands? of the flow of these currents on the A. Volcanic activities intensify in most of the Galapagos islands thr. rough B. The Galapagos islands experience severe cold throughout the year ee G. The Galapagos islands are joining to form a large island D. The Galapagos islands are a hotspot of biodiversity,| Pradesh is known as India's ‘Orch bee of 1150 © Ina, 601 are ound in Ninth Soe Disc ae cia snl iaane Today, many of Arunachal Pradesh's orchids are becoming extinct due to a local and global problem. Identify it. A. climate change in the Himalayas B. illegal poaching of wild animals in the state G. large number of tourists visiting the remote areas of Arunachal D. steady decline in the demand for orchids in the international market Most of the sugar production in India takes place at mills, such as the one shown here, owned by local cooperative societies. Who among the following are likely to be core members and maximum beneficiaries of cooperative sugar mills? A. only local politicians B. large corporate houses C, small and large farmers D. the state government officers ) Class 9/10 Social Studies" Lal Deval is a synagogue In Pune built in 1867. It is considered to be Asia's ‘synagogue outside the country where Judaism originated. Identify the country where the largest synagogue of the world is located and is presently inhabited by a Jewish majority. A. Syria B. Israel ©. Turkey D. Jordan ‘Shown here is a currency note. This currency is issued by ___ the Government of Nepal the Government of Sikkim the Reserve Bank of India the Government of Bhutan pomp ASSET 495Proposed in 1968 Proposed in 1996 Report ‘Suggested by Steering Committee Current Alignment h. bridge/Ramsetu pe Tuticorin Harbour Sethusamudram is a proposed shipping project that would link the Gulf of Mannar between India and Sri Lanka by creating a shipping channel through the shallow s Which of the following is likely to be a major concern that has led to changes in the plan from time to time? A. a phenomenal rise in sea levels in the Gulf of Mannar over time B. a security threat from the neighbouring country of Sri Lanka €. a loss of archaeological as well as pilgrimage sites D. a chance of submergence of the Tuticorin Harbour fH) Shown here is a bill break-up at a restaurant. BILL BREAK-UP Here is how you are charged ata In this bill, the meal charge and the service charge go to the restaurant while the rest of the charges go to the government. What percentage of the total bill goes to the government? A. between 0% and 5% B. between 5% and 10% . between 10% and 20% between 20% and 30%ptamong the Greeks, whére these two groups, i, and there is no province where people are not devoted to one o was mandatory for all to follow the Greek religion. constituted a small proportion of the Indian population, ‘C. Greeks introduced the idea of liberty and democracy to the Mauryan Empire D. Emperor Ashoka established a diplomatic relationship between Magadh and Greece. BA) Azad Hind was a part of a political movement in the 1940s. It originated outside India and was allied with the Axis Powers to free India from British rule. Azad Hind was allied with which of the following countries? A. The United States B. Canada C. Brazil D. Japan Which of the following states has a river estuary? A. Telangana B. Jharkhand C. Uttarakhand D. Andhra Pradesh FF] White water rafting is a recreational outdoor activity of using an inflatable raft to navigate a river. This is often done on different degrees of rough water, in order to thrill and excite the raft passenger. Which of the following places in India is ideal for white water rafting? the Sabarmati in Anmedabad the Hooghly at Kolkata the Ganga in Varanasi the Jhelum in Ladakh A B. 6 ODWhat does it convey? A. the price rise of basic food commodities B. the ban on the export of basic food items C. the government stopping the subsidy on onions D. the introduction of non-native food crops in India — Banka BioLoo is a social enterprise workin affordable concrete bio-toilets for househol ig in the area of eco-friendly sanitation. It provides Ids and factory use. Which of the following is probably a key feature of this bio-toilet technology? A. itis free of cost B. It conserves water. C. Itis suitable only for physically sit penki D. itis portable and can be transported easily. © Class 9/10 Social Studies:Ithas been created using the paste of a local grain which forms the staple food of the Tegion. Identify it. A. com B. tice C. wheat D. soybean ‘Swaraj lays stress on governance, not by a hierarchical government, but by self-governance through individuals and community building. Which of the following is closest to the idea of Swara]? ‘A. panchayali raj B. zamindari system €. monarchical system D. parliamentary democracy (On 25th April, 2014, the Nagpur orange was awarded the geographical indications (Gl) tag. The Gl tag is awarded to products unique to a particular region, if it is scientifically proved with evidence that the products concerned acquire the uniqueness only due to the geographical location coupled with traditional knowledge which goes into their making. As a result of this, the Nagpur orange _ A. cannot be modified further B. cannot be used to make any product outside the Nagpur region C. will be exempted from export duty while exporting to foreign countries D. can be sold outside the region but only registered users are allowed to use the name The following Is a news headline that appeared in the Deccan Herald. ‘Chennai has emerged as India's Detroit’. Which aspect of Chennai would this story highlight? A. education B. shipping industry €. automobile industry D. aeronautical industryAccording to the map, it is believed that the Polynesians arrived in Hawaii from the Marquesas Islands. This particular route, between the two places, would have involved crossing which of the following? A. the Equator B. the Arctic circle , the Tropic of Capricom D. the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn the Inhabitants of Madras woke to find a French fleet sitting f soldiers being landed on the shore. The French ships opened struggling to find the correct range and by nightfall a lulled into a false sense of security.” "On 7th September 1746, offshore and an expedition of fire on the town - but with little effect, large portion of the garrison had been Source: http:ilen.wikipedia.orgiwikilBattle_of Madras rt of the colonial rivalry between the French and another The attack described above was pa! European nation, which had grown considerably in the 48th century.. The ‘A Wicket bas boat boupnt from a counter at Pune Rallw#Y Station. The validity for 2 hours and it costs Rs 5. The ticket Is for entering the station travelling within Pune city army personnel to travel anywhere in India travelling between Mumbai and Pune in a passengs er train pomp Shown here are two flags of pre-independent India. They were developed at different points of time during the colonial era at the time of the Indian independence movement. During which of the following years were these flags introduced? A. 1750-1800 AD B. 1800-1850 AD C. 1850-1900 AD D. 1900-1950 AD Identify the animal, penguin river dolphin humpback whale saltwater crocodile peop ASSET 495 ©The human sculpture is influenced by the art of th: ‘aan the Christian Era. ry art of the classical period in the early centuries Which of the following civilisations was known for this style of art? ‘A. Roman B. Persian C, Egyptian D. Kushan-Gupta By Shown below is a temple panel from the 12th century AD. The temple complex, one of the largest in the world, is located in an Asian country where Hinduism was a flourishing religion. Identify the country. ‘A. Japan B. Cambodia C. Afghanistan yD. So “t uth Korea © Class 9/10 Social StudiesThe idea of free press shown in the poster Is a main characteristic of ___. A. dictatorship B. monarchic rule C. democratic rule D. European colonialism The President of India does NOT hold one of the following positions. Identify it. A. the head of the executive, legislature and judiciary of India B. the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces C. the head of the state of the Republic of India D. the speaker of the Rajya Sabha Shown below is a painting of the Pahari School. It evolved in the 18th century under the patronage of Maharaja Sansar Chand in a Himalayan state of India. The state is popularly referred to as Dev Bhumi mainly because of numerous Hindu temples that exist here. Which state is it? A. Sikkim B. Himachal Pradesh C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Jammu and Kashmir ASSET 405 ©Identify the building. ‘A. Humayun's Tomb, New Delhi B. Qutub Minar, New Delhi C. Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur D. Jama Masjid, Mandu Arikamedu was a sea port on the Coromandel Coast in the 2nd century BC. Archaeologists have found evidences of trade contact between Rome and South Asia at Arikamedu. Which of the following, found in large quantities, could be evidences suggesting direct imports from Rome? A. cane toys B. silk threads C. ceramic jars D. ivory statues el . si ave Which of the following cities is CLOSEST to the Gulf of Khambat? A. Surat B. Panaji ©. Mangalore D. Visakhapatnam me = ies 1 See [B) The ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is mainly responsible for the maintenance of internat Security and domestic policy. Which of the following is likely to come under the jurisdiction of the Home Ministry? A. taking decisions on environment clearance to industries action i its by Maoists 8, n against the kidnapping of civil servant c. actor to hike prices of petroleum products throughout the country D. issuing railway passes to commuters travelling in Mumbai suburban trains © Class 9710 Social StudiesThe exact locations of some places are NOT provided in the map, but the direction in which each lies is indicated by symbols. Which of the following is such a place? A. Binsar B. Bhimtal cc) Munsiyari D. Pithoragarh Mountain Haven is a resort in Uttarakhand. According to the map which of the following questions can be answered? What is the total area of the Mountain Haven resort? What is the route to the Mountain Haven resort from Nainital? A. How many ki Lohaghat Naukuchiatal jlometres away is the Mountain Haven resort at Jhaltola from Nainital? What are the geographical coordinates of the Mountain Haven Resort shown in the map? places on the map shows a major road junction?