Half Yearly Marathon Most Expected Questions PDF

 HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS Consider the following statements on Power Sharing and choose the correct option : (I) Majoritarianism is the real spirit of democracy. (II) It creates balance and harmony in different groups. (III) It reduces the possibility of conflict among...

 HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS Consider the following statements on Power Sharing and choose the correct option : (I) Majoritarianism is the real spirit of democracy. (II) It creates balance and harmony in different groups. (III) It reduces the possibility of conflict among social groups. (IV) Power sharing is the essence of democracy. Options : (a) I, II and III (b) II, III and IV (c) I, III and IV (d) I, II and IV Ans. (b) II, III and IV CBSE Board Paper 2023 - Set [32/4/1]  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS 1 How is horizontal power sharing different from vertical? Explain. 2 CBSE Board Paper 2024 - Set [32/2/2] Ans. Sharing of power among different organs of government such as legislature, executive and judiciary is known as horizontally form of power sharing. This may insure balance of power, each organ checks the other and none of the organs can exercise unlimited power. Sharing of power among governments at different levels such as central government, state government and local government(panchayat and municipalities) is known as vertical form of power sharing.. In this form of power sharing a country was divided into many states, districts and villages and each unit assigned some form of power like financial, regional, judicial etc.  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS 2 Compare the situation of Belgium and Sri Lanka considering their location, size and cultural aspects. CBSE Board Paper 2019 - Set [32/1/1] Ans. i) Location - Belgium Situated in Western Europe and shares borders with France, the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg, and the North Sea. Sri Lanka is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of India. ii) Size - Belgium is a small country in Europe, with a population of about one crore. Sri Lanka population is approximately 22 million, making it significantly more populous but with a lower population density compared to Belgium because sri lanka has twice the size of Belgium. iii) Cultural Aspects- Belgium has communities which speak Dutch, German and French language and live in three major regions Flemish , Wallonia and Brussels. Sri Lanka has a very diverse composition of population. There were two major social groups in Sri Lanka, the Sinhalas and the Tamils.  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS Which one of the following countries is the example of 'Holding together federation'? 1 (a) Australia (b) India (c) U.S.A. (d) Switzerland Ans. (b) India CBSE Board Paper 2021-22[Term I] - Set [32/1/4]  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS 3 Describe any five features of federalism. 5 CBSE Board Paper 2019 - Set [32/3/1] Ans. Two or more than two tiers of the government: the union government , the state government and the local government panchayats and municipalities. Different tiers of government governs the same citizen but their areas of jurisdiction are different in the matters of legislation, taxation and administration. The fundamental provisions of the constitution cannot be changed by the union government. Such changes require the consent of both the states and local governments. Courts have the power to interpret the decision of the government and also the court acts as an umpire if disputes arise between different levels of government. Sources of revenue for each level of government are clearly specified in the constitution to ensure its financial autonomy. The federal system has dual objectives one is to safeguard and promote unity of the country through power sharing at different levels and to accommodate regional diversity through living together and having mutual trust.  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS 4 What were the constitutional changes introduced in 1992 to strengthen the local self-government? 5 CBSE Board Paper 2019 - Set [32/3/1] Ans. In 1992 the Constitution was amended to strengthen the third tier of government. The local government panchayats and municipalities as it’s third tier of government was constitutionally guaranteed. The decentralisation of local government is constitutionally recognised and it's been mandatory to hold regular elections to local government bodies. To make decentralisation in India more effective Seats were reserved in the elected bodies and the executive heads of these institutions for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes,Other Backward Classes and for womens. An independent institution, the State Election Commission has been created in each State to conduct panchayat and municipal elections. The State governments are required to share some powers and revenue with local government bodies. The nature of sharing varies from State to State.  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS Which one of the following subjects is included in the Concurrent List ? 1 (a) Trade (b) Commerce (c) Agriculture (d) Marriage Ans. (d) Marriage CBSE Board Paper 2021-22[Term I] - Set [32/1/4]  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS Read the following provisions regarding Secularism in the Indian Constitution and choose the correct option. 1 I. The Indian State has not adopted any religion as its official religion. II. The Constitution gives freedom to all the citizens to practice and propagate any religion. III. The Constitution declares any kind of discrimination done on the basis of religion to be legal. IV. It gives the government the right to intervene in religious matters for ensuring equality within religious communities. Options: (A) Only I, II and III are correct. (B) Only I, II and IV are correct. (C) Only I, III and IV are correct. (D) Only II, III and IV are correct. Ans. (B) Only I, II and IV are correct. CBSE Board Paper 2024 - Set [32/5/1]  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS 5 Describe the different ways through which women face discrimination and oppression in India. 5 CBSE Board Paper 2019 - Set [32/4/1] Ans. Not given equal opportunity in education to women as men, womens have only 54 percent literacy rate as compared with men 76 percent in India. Girls have less opportunities for higher education and a high dropout rate because parents prefer to spend more on the education of boys. The proportion of the women in the highly paid jobs is less when compared with men. Women's work was not valued and even if they did the same work as men. Despite being a law on equal pay, Equal remuneration act 1976. The females in the country are paid less than the males. In many parts of India parents prefer to have boy child over girl child and do illegal sex-selective abortion. Women face harassment at their workplace, domestic violence within their own home and other forms of violence in the society.  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS 6 ‘Communalism can take various forms in politics.’ Explain communalism in this context 5 CBSE Board Paper 2020 - Set [32/3/1] Ans. Communalism is an Ideology that believes in the primacy of one's own religious community over others and in this process the state power is used to establish dominance of one religion over the other. i) When religious beliefs of a person involve prejudices and stereotypes, claiming one religion’s ideas to be superior to another. (ii) When a majority community tries to establish its domination over the other communities with the help of the state. Minority communities under such circumstances, retaliates by demanding the formation of separate state for them. (iv) Political mobilisation on religious lines. This involves the use of sacred symbols, religious leaders, emotional appeal and plain fear in order to bring the followers of one religion together in the political arena. iv) Political leaders and parties can sometimes incite communal violence for political gains leading to violence and roits.  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS Read the following characteristics of a soil and identify the soil from the given options. It is widely spread and important soil. Northern plains are made of it. It consists of sand, silt and clay. Options: (A) Yellow soil (B) Black soil (C) Laterite soil (D) Alluvial soil Ans. (D) Alluvial soil CBSE Board Paper 2024 - Set [32/2/2]  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS 7 Describe the different steps of ‘resource planning’. 3 CBSE Board Paper 2020 - Set [32/1/1] Ans. Resource planning is the strategy for the judicious use of resources because there is a diversity in the availability of resources, some regions are rich in certain types of resources and some regions are deficient in resources. So to make a balance and ensure the availability of resources in the country we need proper resource planning in the country. The 3 stages of resource planning in India are Identification and Inventory of resources across the regions of the country. like surveying, mapping and measurement of the resources of the region where the resources are available. Developing resource development plans and Making a proper planning structure with the use of appropriate technology, skill and institutional set up for implementing the plan. Matching the resource development plans with overall national development plans.  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS 8 What are the various reasons for the land degradation ? Suggest some measures to control it. 5 Ans. Land degradation refers to the decrease in the quality and productivity of the land and leads to the loss of biodiversity, reduced agricultural productivity, and can enhance issues like desertification and soil erosion. Following are the factors responsible for Land degradation Human activities such as deforestation, overgrazing, mining and improper agricultural practices are the major reasons for the Land degradation. Natural processes also lead to land degradation such as climate change and erosion. Measures to control land degradation. Afforestation or planting of trees. In arid regions planting shelterbelts of plants and control on overgrazing. Proper discharge and disposal of industrial and agricultural waste. Proper management of waste lands and control of mining activities. Use of proper agricultural practices such as controlling over irrigation and proper use of chemical fertilisers.  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS Define : Rio Earth Summit Agenda 21 Ans. In 1992 in Rio de janeiro Brazil a Summit was held addressing the problems of environmental protection and Sustainable Development of economic resources. During this summit Agenda 21 Was adopted for achieving Sustainable Development in the 21st century. It aims at achieving global sustainable development and to combat environmental damage, poverty, disease through global co-operation and every local government should draw its own local Agenda 21. The Rio Earth Summit, also known as the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), was a landmark global event held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from June 3 to 14, 1992. Its primary goal was to address urgent environmental issues and promote sustainable development globally.The Rio Convention endorsed the global Forest Principles and adopted Agenda 21 for achieving Sustainable Development in the 21st century.  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS When was the Wildlife Protection Act implemented ? 1 (A) 1972 (B) 1978 (C) 1980 (D) 1985 Ans. (A) 1972 CBSE Board Paper 2023 - Set [32/5/1]  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS 9 Explain how community plays an important role in the conservation of the forest and wildlife. 5 Ans. Conservation strategies in various forms have been practised by different communities in different ways. Different communities often adopt unique approaches to protect and preserve forest and wildlife. In Sariska wildlife sanctuary, Rajasthan , villagers have fought against mining by citing the Wildlife Protection Pct. Alwar district of Rajasthan have declared 1,200 hectares of forest as the Bhairodev Dakav Sonchuri. Communities in rural areas launch their own conservation programmes and movements and manage collectively to sustainably use resources. Example,The famous Chipko movement in the Himalayas. Farmers and citizens groups like the Beej Bachao Andolan in Tehri and Navdanya have shown that adequate levels of diversified crop production without the use of synthetic chemicals are possible and economically viable. Joint Forest Management programme , which aimed formation of local (village) institution to manage and protect the forests.  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS 10 What are the various steps taken by the Indian government for the conservation of forest and wildlife? 5 Ans. The following steps are taken by the government to protect the flora and fauna of the country. Government of India implemented the Wild Life Protection Act in 1972. Act provides various provisions for protecting listed species of animals, birds, and plants and establishment of a network of ecologically-important protected areas in the country. Central and many state governments established National park and wildlife sanctuaries. Several projects were started by the central government. Project Tiger was launched by the Indian Government in 1973 to save tigers. Now the conservation projects are focusing more on bio diversity rather than only a few species. Classified forest under different categories like Reserved forests, Protected forests, Unclassed forests.  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS Which of the following is included in the category of Permanent Forests? 1 (i) Reserved forests (ii) Protected forests (ii) Unclassed forests A. (i), (ii) and (iii) B. (ii) and (iii) C. (i) and (iii) D. (i) and (ii) Ans. D. (i) and (ii)  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS Assertion (A): Sringaverapura near Allahabad had sophisticated water harvesting system channelling the flood water of the river Ganga. Reason (R): Sophisticated hydraulic structures like Sringaverapura were built in 19th century to fulfill water needs for industrial purposes. A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. C. A is true but R is false. D. A is false but R is true. Ans. B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS 11 "Multi-purpose projects and large dams have been the cause of many new social movements." Highlight the concerns related to such movements. 3 CBSE Board Paper 2019 - Set [32/4/1] Ans. Multi-purpose projects and large dams have been the cause of many new social movements because of the following reasons Regulating and damming of rivers' water affects natural flow of rivers causing poor sediment flow and excessive sedimentation at the bottom of the reservoir, resulting in rockier stream beds and poorer habitats for the rivers’ aquatic life. Dams hinder river water making it difficult for aquatic fauna to migrate, especially for spawning. The reservoirs created on the floodplains also submerge the existing vegetation and soil leading to its decomposition over a period of time. Sometimes the dam itself triggered floods due to sedimentation in the reservoir and damaged life and property and also caused extensive soil erosion. Multipurpose projects induced earthquakes, caused water-borne diseases.  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS 12 "Rooftop Rainwater harvesting system is an effective measure to reduce the problem of water scarcity.” Justify the statement. 3 CBSE Board Paper 2019 - Set [32/5/1] Ans. Rainwater harvesting system is an effective measure to reduce the problem of water scarcity due to the following reasons : Rainwater Harvesting involves relatively simple infrastructure like rooftop collection systems, storage tanks, and recharge wells. Primarily designed for water conservation and localised water supply. Rain water harvesting system has a positive impact both socio-economically and environmentally by reducing surface run-off and promoting groundwater recharge. Usually stores water on a smaller scale, sufficient for household or community use.  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS Which of the following statements about water scarcity is true? 1 A. Water scarcity can be solved by building hydraulic structures. B. It is recorded only in the semi-arid and arid regions of the country. C. Water scarcity causes various food borne diseases to the human population living in the region. D. Water scarcity is only quantitative. Ans. A. Water scarcity can be solved by building hydraulic structures.  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS Assertion (A): On Prussian initiative 'Zolleverin' Custom Union was formed. Reason (R): It was to create unified economic territory allowing the unhindered movement of goods, people and capital. (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is a 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 is true but Reason is false (d) Assertion is false but Reason is true Ans. (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason CBSE Board Paper 2024 - Set [32/2/2] (R) is a correct explanation of Assertion (A).  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS 13 The French Revolution created a sense of collective identity amongst the French people." Explain the statement with suitable arguments. 5 CBSE Board Paper 2024 - Set [32/4/1] Ans. Following are the steps taken by the French Revolutionaries to create a sense of collective identity amongst the French people. Emphasised the notion of a united community enjoying equal rights under a constitution through the idea of la patrie (the fatherland) and le citoyen (the citizen). A new French flag, the tricolour, was chosen to replace the former royal standard. The Estates General was elected by the body of active citizens and renamed the National Assembly. New hymns were composed, oaths taken and martyrs commemorated, all in the name of the nation and a centralised administrative system was setup and formulated uniform laws for all citizens within the country. Internal customs duties and dues were abolished and a uniform system of weights and measures was adopted and Regional dialects were discouraged and made French a common language of the nation.  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS 14 How did the ‘ideology of liberalism' affect the Europe in early nineteenth century? Explain. 5 CBSE Board Paper 2024 - Set [32/1/3] Ans. In the early nineteenth century, the ideology of liberalism had a profound impact on Europe, catalyzing significant political, social, and economic transformations. Liberalism emphasized individual freedoms, equality before the law, and limited government intervention in the economy. These ideals challenged the entrenched systems of aristocratic privilege and absolute monarchy prevalent across Europe. Politically, liberalism inspired movements for constitutionalism and representative government, advocating for the rule of law and the protection of civil liberties. This led to the emergence of constitutional monarchies and parliamentary systems, as seen in Britain and France. Socially, liberalism spurred calls for the abolition of feudal privileges, the recognition of individual rights, and the expansion of suffrage. It fueled movements for social equality, including the abolition of slavery and the promotion of women’s rights. Economically, liberalism championed free-market principles, advocating for minimal government interference in trade and commerce. This led to the dismantling of mercantilist policies and the adoption of laissez-faire economics, promoting entrepreneurship and economic growth.  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS Who among the following remarked "When France sneezes, the rest of Europe catches cold"? 1 (a) Lord Byron (b) Metternich (c) Johann Herder (d) Napoleon Ans. (b) Metternich CBSE Board Paper 2021-22 [Term 1] - Set [32/1/4]  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS 15 Explain the role of Otto Von Bismarck in the Unification of Germany. 5 CBSE Board Paper 2020 - Set [32/2/1] Ans. Otto Von Bismarck was the chief minister (chancellor) who was the chief architect in the unification of Germany. Under the leadership of Otto von Bismarck, Prussia assumed command of the movement to unify Germany. With the assistance of the Prussian army and bureaucracy. Prussians fought three wars with Austria, Denmark, and France over the course of seven years, all of which culminated in victory for Prussia and the unification of Germany. On January 18, 1871, Prussian King William I was proclaimed German Emperor. The unified state of Germany had modern currency, banking, legal and judicial system reflecting prussian dominance.  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS 16 How had the ‘First World War’ created economic problems in India ? Explain with examples. 5 CBSE Board Paper 2019 - Set [32/2/1] Ans. Increase in defence expenditure which was financed by war loans. Custom duties were raised and income tax was introduced. Increased prices of essential commodities led to extreme hardship for the common people. Forced recruitment of villagers into armies caused widespread anger among them. Crops failed in some regions, leading to food shortages and economic hardship in the country and angered the Indian population as the British government prioritised war efforts over addressing local needs.  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS 17 How did people belonging to different communities, regions or language groups develop a sense of collective belonging in the National Movement? Explain with examples. 3 CBSE Board Paper 2024 - Set [32/4/1] Ans. Personification of Bharat Mata the image of Bharat Mata (Mother India) became a powerful symbol during the National Movement. National Song ‘Vande matram’ written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, was another unifying cultural symbol. It evoked patriotic feelings and called for devotion to the motherland, becoming a rallying cry for independence. Folklore : Rabindranath Tagore and Natesha Sastri Use of icons and symbols Icons and symbols like Bharat Mata, the Tricolor Flag, the Charkha, and Vande Mataram helped unify a diverse population during the Indian National Movement by appealing to their shared sense of identity and purpose. Rediscovery of India’s past Nationalist leaders emphasized the shared history and cultural heritage of India to create a sense of pride and collective belonging.  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS Read the source given below and answer the questions that follows : 3 Why Non-cooperation? In his famous book Hind Swaraj (1909) Mahatma Gandhi declared that British rule was established in India with the cooperation of Indians, and had survived only because of this cooperation. If Indians refused to cooperate, British rule in India would collapse within a year, and swaraj would come. How could non-cooperation become a movement ? Gandhiji proposed that the movement should unfold in stages. It should begin with the surrender of titles that the government awarded, and a boycott of civil services, army, police, courts and legislative councils, schools, and foreign goods. Then, in case the government used repression, a full civil disobedience campaign would be launched. Through the summer of 1920 Mahatma Gandhi and Shaukat Ali toured extensively, mobilizing popular support for the movement. 1. What was the weapon of Gandhiji to fight against British Empire in India ? 2. How did the British survive in India ? 3. Explain Gandhiji’s idea for making non-cooperation as movement. CBSE Board Paper 2020 - Set [32/2/1]  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS 18 The Civil Disobedience Movement was different from the Non-Cooperation Movement. Support the statement with example. 5 Non Cooperation Movement Civil Disobedience Movement Cooperation was withdrawn and along with this Movement associated with withdrawing authorities were disobeyed also. cooperation from British raj. Launched in 1930 after salt March. Launched in 1921 after the Nagpur session. The growing proximity of the Congress party and Due to Khalifat issues, Muslim community Hindu mahasabha prevented the muslims to participated in Non cooperation movement participate in Civil Disobedience Movement. on large scale. Large scale participation of women is one of the In this movement women did not most significant features of the Civil Disobedience participate in large scale. Movement. The Non cooperation movement was The Civil Disobedience Movement was withdrawn withdrawn by Gandhiji due to violent in 1931, when Gandhiji signed Gandhi Irwin Pact. incident at Chauri Chaura.  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS Assertion (A) : The silk routes were regarded as the most important route linking the distant parts of the world. Reason (R) : Routes were existed even before the Christian Era and flourished till the 15th century. A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A C. A is true, but R is false D. A is false, but R is true Ans. A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS 19 How did food promote long-distance cultural contacts in the pre-modern world? Explain. 2 CBSE Board Paper 2024 - Set [32/2/1] Ans. Cross-cultural exchange through food significantly shaped global culture by introducing new ingredients, cooking techniques, and food traditions in the pre-modern world. Traders and travellers introduced new crops to the lands they travelled. Noodles that travelled to west Asia and Europe from China become spaghetti. Potatoes, soya, groundnuts, maize, tomatoes, chillies, sweet potatoes were not known until Christopher Columbus discovered the vast continent of Americas. Europe’s poor peoples began to eat better and live longer with the introduction of the humble potato.  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS 20 How did the 'small pox' prove as the most powerful weapon of the Spanish conquerors in the mid-sixteenth century? Explain. 2 CBSE Board Paper 2023 - Set [32/4/1] Ans. i)The Portuguese and Spanish conquest of America was not just a result of superior firepower. The most powerful weapon of the Spanish conquerors were diseases like smallpox that they carried with them. Because of their long isolation, America's original inhabitants had no immunity against these diseases that came from Europe. Smallpox proved to be a deadly killer of the native inhabitants. ii) It spread deep into the continent and killed and decimated whole communities. Guns could be bought or captured and turned against the invaders. But not diseases such as smallpox to which the conquerors were mostly immune.  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS Assertion (A) : From ancient times groups like travellers, traders, priests, and pilgrims have travelled vast distances Reason (R) : These journeys were for the purposes like knowledge, opportunity, spiritual fulfilment etc. A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A C. A is true, but R is false D. A is false, but R is true Ans. A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS 21 How do different persons have different developmental goals ? Explain with examples. 3 CBSE Board Paper 2019 - Set [32/5/1] Ans. Intro – Individuals seeks development in their own way, everyone has their own notion for development depending on the needs of that person. What may be development for one may not be development for the other, it may be even destruction for the other. Example ; Dam construction (explain)  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS 22 What do you mean by Per Capita Income of a country? How can it be used to compare two countries? Is there any limitation to its use? Ans. The Per Capita Income of a country is the total Income of the country divided by its total population. It is used to compare the development of countries by the World Bank. The country with a higher Per Capita Income implies that its people are earning more on an average and this is considered the indicator of higher development. However, this hides the fact that there may be wide differences in the earnings of people, which implies inadequate social development.  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS Study the table and answer the question given below. 1 In comparison to Kerala, which state has the highest infant mortality rate CBSE Board Paper 2020 - Set [32/1/1]  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? 1 (A) Primary Sector Money Lender (B) Secondary Sector Priest (C) Tertiary Sector Bank (D) Manufacturing Sector Gardener Ans. (C) Tertiary Sector Bank CBSE Board Paper 2023 - Set [32/6/1]  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS 23 Why is the tertiary sector becoming more important in India? Explain. 5 CBSE Board Paper 2024 - Set [32/5/1] Ans. Several services such as hospitals, educational institutions, post and telegraph services, police stations, courts, village administrative offices, municipal corporations, defence, transport, banks, insurance companies, etc. which are considered as basic services are ensured by the government. The more the development of the primary and secondary sectors, the more would be the demand for such services. Rise in income has led to a rise in the living standards of people, which automatically makes them demand services such as restaurants, hotels, gyms, shopping centres, private schools, colleges and hospitals. New services based on information and communication technology have become important and essential in a global world with technological advancement.  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS 24 Give any three suggestions to increase the employment in rural society and explain them. 3 CBSE Board Paper 2024 - Set [32/2/1] Ans. In rural areas by constructing dams and canals and providing irrigation facilities may create more employment. If a dam is constructed it may create more employment and provide water for irrigation so farmers can sow more crops in other sessions as well this may create more income to farmers. Providing a cheap credit facility through local banks to farmers so they can buy seeds, fertilisers, and agricultural equipment. Production of crops may increase and also the demand of other services increased like cold storage facility, transport ect. Setting up small scale industries in semi urban areas creates local employment and diverse opportunities. Example ; If rural banks provide cheap credit facilities to farmers, Through this farmers can buy seeds, fertilisers, and agricultural equipment. Farmers will employ more labourers on their farm and can produce more crops. Due to increase in production more industries will be set up which require more workers. All this lead to create more services like transportation to transport raw material from farm to industry and industry to consumer, cold storage facility, ITC services ect.  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS 'A' is a worker in a garment export industry of Jaipur. He gets facilities like health insurance, 1 provident fund, medical leave, etc. In which one of the following sectors is 'A' working? (a) Primary sector (b) Non-Governmental sector (c) Organized sector (d) Unorganized sector Ans. (c) Organized sector CBSE Board Paper 2023 - Set [32/5/1]  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS 25 "Bank plays an important role in the economic development of the country." Support the statement with examples. 3 CBSE Board Paper 2020 - Set [32/1/1] Ans. Homework Question Depositors depositing their saving with bank. [Interest Paid] Borrowers borrowing from bank. [Interest Changed] The difference is the earning of the bank.  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS 26 Explain any three functions of the Reserve Bank of India. 3 CBSE Board Paper 2019 - Set [32/5/1] Ans. i) Currency: The RBI issues currency notes on behalf of the government and is responsible for maintaining the supply of the Indian rupee. ii) Credit and money supply: The RBI controls the amount of credit and money in the economy by raising and lowering interest rates. iii) Banks: The RBI monitors banks to ensure they maintain minimum reserves and lend to small borrowers. It also provides loans to other banks and acts as a final resort for banks in financial difficulties.  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS Define : Double coincidence of wants Debt Trap Terms of credit SHG’s Ans. Double coincidence of wants means when both parties, the seller and buyers have to agree to sell and buy each others commodities. Goods are directly exchanged without the use of money. When a borrower, particularly in rural area fails to repay the loan due to the failure of the crop, he is unable to repay the loan and is left worse off. New loans are taken to repay the old loans and this creates the cycle. This situation is commonly called debt-trap. Every loan agreement specifies certain conditions or terms like interest payments , collateral and documentation requirement , and the mode of repayment , they together comprise what is called terms of credit. Self help groups are small groups of 15 - 20 members who come together to pool their savings and can use this fund for themselves.  HALF YEARLY MARATHON | MOST EXPECTED QUESTIONS Select the formal sources of credit from the given sources and choose the correct option. 1 I. Bank II. Moneylender III. Cooperatives IV. Businessman Options: (A) Only I and II (B) Only II and III (C) Only I and III (D) Only I and IV Ans. (C) Only I and III CBSE Board Paper 2024 - Set [32/5/1]