Social Science : 2003 : CBSE : [All India] : Set I
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Q1
Describe any two characteristics of the temple architecture under the Hoysala ruler. Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
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Q2
Write two characteristics of the paintings of Ajanta caves . Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
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Q3
Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow:
2x1=2 
(a) Which two categories show the highest and the lowest percentage of wasteland respectively?
(b) Write an important measure each to avoid land degradation in these two types of categories.Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
(a) The highest percentage of wasteland is under water eroded area (56%) and the lowest percentage of wasteland is under saline and alkline area (6%).
(b) To reduce land degradation in water eroded area, contour ploughing can be done to prevent the rainwater from flowing down the hill. Planting of Shelterbelts is an important measure adopted in case of wind erosion. -
Q4
What is watershed development? Write any two important considerations which a water shed development plan must take? 1+1=2
Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
A watershed development means development of an area drained by a tributary of a river. Two important considerations, which a watershed development plan must take are:
1. Water Harvesting.2. Horticulture and Pasture Development. -
Q5
What do you understand by inland waterways? Name two national inland waterways. 1+½+½=2 Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
Inland waterways is canal, river or lake that can be used for our internal trade and carrying of passengers. Two national inland waterways are: 1. The Ganga river between Allahabad and Haldia (1620 Km.)- N.W No.1 2. The Brahmputra river between Sadiya and Dhubri (891)- N.W. No.2 -
Q6
Which city is called the electronic capital of India? Write three points to stress the importance of electronic industry in present times. Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
Banglore has emerged as the electronic capital of India. Importance of Electronic Industry in India is as follows:
1. Electronic industry is one of the most important industry in terms of employment generation.
2. It is increasing the female participitation rate. About 30% of the people employed in this industry are women.
3. This industry has been a major foreign exchange earner. -
Q7
In which year the real growth of fertilizer industry started and where? Name a fertilizer which India needs to import and one in which India is self sufficient . Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
In 1998-99, the real growth of fertilizers stated in India. Potash is entirely imported by India. India is self sufficient and third largest producer of nitrogenous fertilizers. -
Q8
Write two characteristics of mountain soils. Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
Two characteristics of mountain soils are:
1. They are loamy and silty in valley sides and coarse grained in the upper slopes.
2. The mountain soils found in the lower parts of the valleys particularly on the river traces and alluvial slopes are fertile. -
Q9
What made India’s public sector so large? Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
India’s Public sector is so large, because the people recognize and participate in it since it is a fair method of getting their equal share. -
Q10
What is fossil fuel? Who are the biggest users of fossil fuel? Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
Fossil fuels are hydrocarbons, primarily coal, fuel oil or natural gas, formed from the remains of dead plants and animals. Rural people are the biggest users of fossil fuel.
