Social Science Exam 2024

Exam Overview

• The exam is for Secondary School Examination - 2024.
• It is an annual exam.
• The subject is Social Science, which is compulsory.
• The subject code is 111.
• The total number of questions is 112, with a breakdown of 80 + 32.
• The total printed pages are 40.
• The full marks for the exam are 80.
• Time allowed is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Instructions for Candidates

• Candidates must write their Question Booklet Serial Number (10 digits) on the OMR Answer Sheet.
• Candidates should answer in their own words as far as practicable.
• Figures on the right-hand margin indicate full marks.
• 15 minutes of extra time is given to read the questions carefully.

Question Paper Structure

• The question paper is divided into two sections: Section-A and Section-B.

Section-A Details

• Section-A has 80 objective type questions, out of which 40 are compulsory.
• If more than 40 questions are answered, only the first 40 will be evaluated.
• Each question carries 1 mark.
• Answers must be marked on the OMR answer sheet using a black or blue ball pen by darkening the correct circle.
• The use of whiteners, liquid material, blades, or nails on the OMR sheet is prohibited. If used, the result will be invalid.

Section-B Details

• Section-B contains short answer type questions from 5 subjects of Social Science.
• Each question carries 2 marks.
• History has 6 short answer type questions (Q. Nos. 1 to 6), where any 3 questions are to be answered.
• Political Science has 4 short answer type questions (Q. Nos. 9 to 12), where any 2 questions are to be answered.
• Economics has 4 short answer type questions (Q. Nos. 15 to 18), where any 2 questions are to be answered.
• Geography has 6 short answer type questions (Q. Nos. 21 to 26), where any 3 questions are to be answered.
• Disaster Management has 4 short answer type questions (Q. Nos. 29 to 32), where any 2 questions are to be answered.
• There are 4 long answer type questions (Q. Nos. 7, 8, 13, 14, 19, 20, 27, 28).
• Each long answer type question carries 4 marks.
• One long answer type question from History, Political Science, Economics, and Geography is to be answered.

General Instructions

• The use of any electronic appliances is strictly prohibited.

Section A Questions Examples

• Which is called the Cradle of European Civilization?
• What is the Parliament of Russia called?
• Where was the Communist Party of India established?
• Where was Tonkin free school established?
• During whose reign was the Ilbert bill passed?
• In which Congress session was the proposal of non-cooperation movement adopted?
• In which country did printing start?
• Who published 'Independence'?
• Who had the first government in South Vietnam?
• When was the first Geneva Convention held?
• Against which law was a meeting organised in Jallianwala Bagh?
• When was the unification of Italy completed?
• Louis Philippe was the ruler of which country?
• In which year was the International Women's Day announced?
• When did India become a member of the World Trade Organization?
• What title did the British government give to Gandhiji?
• Which movement was started with Dandi March?
• Which of the following banks was established first?
• Who was the first President of All India Trade Union Congress?
• When was the All India Muslim League established?
• Where is Simlipal National Park located?
• Where is Kalpakkam Nuclear Power Plant situated?
• Which of the following ports is not located on the eastern coast?
• Which of the following is a factor of soil formation?
• Aus is a type of?
• Which of the following is not the headquarters of any railway zone?
• Which of the following special economic zones is in West Bengal?
• Which is the biggest river valley project of South India?
• Who started Radio broadcasting in India?
• When was the First World Summit held for environmental protection?
• Which district of Bihar is the largest producer of jute?
• Which of the following is called "Sorrow of Bihar"?
• Which state is leading in the production of bauxite?
• Where is black soil found?
• Bokaro Steel Plant was built in which Five-Year Plan?
• Most of the iron and steel plants were established in which region of India?
• Which of the following is called new alluvial soil?
• In which part is mangrove forest mostly found?
• Which of the following is the largest tea exporting port in India?
• Which of the following is leading in the production of cotton textile?
• Which part of Bihar is the most prone to flood?
• When did the severe earthquake occur in Gujarat?
• Which scheme has been launched to prevent the decline of underground water level?
• Which of the following is a river of south Bihar?
• How much does the intensity of earthquake increase after each unit of the Richter scale?
• Which is the 22nd State of India?
• By what name is the mass struggle of 1974 known?
• Money, banking, communications like matters are kept in which list?
• What is the 12th schedule of the constitution related to?
• How many other languages are recognised as scheduled languages by the constitution besides Hindi?
• In which country was the foundation of political parties laid for the first time?
• With which states is the Narmada Valley Project related?
• When was the West Indies Federation established?
• In which article of the constitution has the local self government been given a place?
• Which of the following has been called the 'lifeline of democracy'?
• Which of the following has a unitary system of government?
• Who of the following is appointed by the state government?
• In which of the following systems, there is a possibility of forming a coalition government?
• Which of the following is a bad result of the spirit of regionalism?
• Where is the executive officer appointed?
• In where of the following was the social division based on language?
• When was the Constituent Assembly formed?
• When was the Planning Commission formed?
• When was the first Human Development Report of India released?
• Who gave the calorie criteria for determining the poverty line?
• What is the remuneration of land called?
• Which State of India has the highest per capita income?
• What is the monetary value of all final goods and services produced with in a country?
• Which was formed under the chairmanship of Prof. P. C Mahalonobis?
• Rupee is the currency of which of the following countries?
• What is saving?
• Which of the following is not a letter of credit?
• Which of the following is a part of capital market?
• When was the Cooperative Credit Society Act passed?
• In the Indian GDP, which sector contributes the most?
• When was the LPG policy adopted in India?
• Mining is included in which sector?
• What is the agency function of commercial bank?
• What is the basis of coorporation?
• Which following leads to capital accumulation?

Section B Questions Examples

• What were the main causes for the economic depression of 1929?
• What are the economic impact of the Non cooperation Movement?
• How did the intellectual awakening affect the Russian Revolution?
• State the reasons for the rise of nationalism in Vietnam.
• Between whom and why was the Puna Agreement signed?
• Why was the new deal implemented?
• Discuss the causes and effects of the rise of nationalism in Europe
• Discuss the contribution of the Indian National Congress in the Indian National Movement.
• How is communalism a threat to democracy?
• State the jurisdiction of the village court.
• What is the utility of opposition party in a democracy?
• Explain the difference between Federal and Unitary government systems.
• How is the Federal system helpful in National integration ?
• Describe the effects of communal and caste differences on the politics of India.
• State the components of Human Development Index.
• Why is sustainable development necessary ?
• Explain the difference between cheque and bank draft.
• Explain the four rights of the consumer under the Consumer Protection Act.
• Explain the main functions of a commercial bank.
• Explain what saving is and discuss the factors that effects saving.
• Name four main national waterways of India.
• Write a short note on the utility of resource conservation.
• Write the characteristics of delta soil.
• Differentiate between agro-based and mineral based industries
• Why is buffer stock created?
• Explain what is the characteristics of edge detection
• Mention the measures to increase the forest wealth in India.
• Write a short note on the impact of globalization on Indian agriculture.
• Identify alternative communication means used in natural calamities.
• List the damages caused by flood.
• State the causes of drought.
• Explain the structure the different structures used in earthquake areas.