CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Applied Mathematics Term 2 Set 2 with Solutions

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Time: 2 Hours
Maximum Marks: 40

General Instructions:

  • The question paper is divided into 3 sections -A, B and C
  • Section A comprises of 6 questions of 2 marks each. Internal choice has been provided in two questions.
  • Section B comprises of 4 questions of 3 marks each. Internal choice has been provided in one question.
  • Section C comprises of 4 questions of 4 marks each. It contains one case study based question. Internal choice has been provided in one question.

Section – A (2 Marks)

Question 1.
Evaluate: ∫\(\frac{e^{x}(x-3)}{(x-1)^{3}}\)dx
OR
The marginal cost of producing x units of a product is given by the marginal cost function as MC = \(\sqrt{x+1}\). The cost of producing 3 units is ₹ 7800. Find the cost function.
Answer:
CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Applied Mathematics Term 2 Set 2 with Solutions 1

Commonly Made Error:
Some candidates use product rule in ∫ex {f(x) + f'(x)} in both parts which is wrong. Students should apply the rule that ∫ex {f(x) + f'(x)} = exf(x) + C only.

Answering Tip: ∫ex{f(x) + f'(x)} is specific situation in integration by parts. This needs to be sufficiently practiced by students.

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Applied Mathematics Term 2 Set 2 with Solutions

OR

We know that,
Cost Function, C(x) = ∫MC(x)dx
where MC(x) is Marginal Cost, Function
C(x) = ∫\(\sqrt{x+1}\) dx ……… (1)
Let x + 1 = t dx = dt
So, C(t) = ∫\(\sqrt{t}\) dt
CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Applied Mathematics Term 2 Set 2 with Solutions 2
which is the required cost function

Question 2.
What is the present value of a sequence of payment of ₹ 1000 made at the end of every 6 months and continuing forever, if money is worth 8% per annum compounded semi-annually ?
Answer:
The given annuity is a perpetuity.
present value of perpetuity = \(\frac{\text { Cash flow }}{\text { Interest rate }}\)
Here, cash flow = ₹ 1000
interest rate = \(\frac{8 / 2}{100}\)
= \(\frac{4}{100}\) = 0.04
So, present value = \(\frac{1000}{0.04}\)
= ₹ 25,000

Question 3.
A Machine purchased two years ago. If its value depreciates at the annual rate of 10 %.The present value of the machine is ₹ 97200,then find the value of the machine after 3 years?
OR
If the present value of a perpetuity of ₹ 600 payable at end of every 6 months is ₹ 10,000, then find the rate of interest.
Answer:
Given, P = ₹ 97,200, i = 10% p.a.
⇒ i = \(\frac{10}{100}\) = 0.1
So, value after 3 years
= 97,200 × (1 – 0.1)3
= 97,200 × 0.729
= ₹ 70,858.80
= ₹ 70,859 (approx.)

OR

Let rate of interest be r% per annum,
then i = \(\frac{r}{200}\) …… (i)
Given, R = ₹ 600 and P = ₹ 10,000
Using P = \(\frac{R}{i}\)
⇒ i = \(\frac{R}{P}=\frac{600}{10,000}\) …. (ii)
From equations (i) & (ii)
⇒ \(\frac{r}{200}=\frac{600}{10,000}\) [∴ i = \(\frac{r}{200}\)]
⇒ r = \(\frac{120,000}{10,000}\)
= 12%
∴ Rate of interest is 12%

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Applied Mathematics Term 2 Set 2 with Solutions

Question 4.
The standard deviation of a sample of size 50 is 6.3. Determine the standard error whose population’s standard deviation is 6.
Answer:
Sample size n = 50
Sample S.D. s = 6.3
Population S.D. σ = 6
The standard error for sample S.D. is given by
CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Applied Mathematics Term 2 Set 2 with Solutions 3
Thus standard error for samples S.D. = 0.6

Question 5.
From the following time series obtain trend value by 3 yearly moving averages.
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Answer:
Calculation of trend values by three yearly moving average method.
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CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Applied Mathematics Term 2 Set 2 with Solutions

Question 6.
A small firm manufactures necklaces and bracelets. The total number of necklaces and bracelets that it can handle per day is at most 24. It takes one hour to make a bracelet and half an hour to make a necklace. The maximum number of hours available per day is 16. If the profit on a necklace is ₹ 100 and that on a bracelet is ₹ 300. Formulate a LPP for finding how many of each should be produced daily to maximize the profit ? It is being given that at least one of each must be produced.
Answer:
Let x be the number of necklaces manufactured and y be the number of bracelets manufactured. The total number of necklaces and bracelets it can handle is at most 24.
x + y ≤ 24 …(i)
The x items takes x hours to manufacture and y items take \(\frac{y}{2}\) hours to manufacture and the y 2 maximum time available is 16 hours. So,
x + \(\frac{y}{2}\) ≤16
2x + y ≤ 32 …(ii)
The profit on one necklace is given as ₹ 100 and the profit on one bracelet is given as ₹ 300. Let the profit be Z. To maximize the profit,
Z = 100x + 300y
Therefore, the required LPP is
Max. Z = 100x + 300y
Subject to constraints,
x + y ≤ 24
2x + y ≤ 32
x, y ≥ 1
x > 0, y > 0

Section – B [3 marks each]

Question 7.
If the demand curve is given by D(x) = 50 – 0.06x2. Find the surplus or profit of the consumers if the level of sale amounts to 20 units.
Answer:
As the number of units is 20, its price rises up = D (20)
= 50 – 0.06 × 202 = 26.
The profit of consumer’s:
CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Applied Mathematics Term 2 Set 2 with Solutions 6
= 50(20 – 0) – 0.06\(\left[\frac{20^{3}}{3}-0\right]\) – 520
= 1000 – 160 – 520
= 1000 – 680
= 320
The consumer’s gain is ₹ 320, if the level of sales is twenty units.

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Applied Mathematics Term 2 Set 2 with Solutions

Question 8.
Fit a straight line trend by the method of least square to the following data on sales (₹ in lakhs) for the period 2011-2018.
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OR
Calculate trend values from the following data assuming 5- yearly moving averages.
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Answer:
xi = ti – A, Here A = 2014 + 2015/2 = 2014.5
CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Applied Mathematics Term 2 Set 2 with Solutions 9

Now,
a = \(\frac{\Sigma y_{i}}{n}\) = \(\frac{1052}{8}\) = 131.5
b = \(\frac{\Sigma x_{i} y_{i}}{\Sigma x_{i}^{2}}\) = \(\frac{1232}{168}\) = 7.33
Sp, tend equation is
y = 131.5 + 7.33x

OR

Calculation of Trend values by moving average method:

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Applied Mathematics Term 2 Set 2 with Solutions 10

Commonly Made Error: Few students find the calculation tedious in such type of questions.

Answering Tip: Do not leave the question in the middle. Do calculation with little patience.

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Applied Mathematics Term 2 Set 2 with Solutions

Question 9.
Find the student’s -t for the following variable values in a sample of eight:
– 4, – 2, – 2, 0, 2, 2, 3, 3 taking the mean of the universe to be zero.
Answer:

x X – x̄ (x – x̄)2
-4 -4.25 18.0625
-2 -2.25 5.0625
-2 -2.25 5.0625
0 -0.25 0.0625
2 1.75 3.0625
2 1.75 3.0625
3 2.75 7.5625
3 2.75 7.5625
Σ  x =  2 Σ (x – x̄)2 =  49.5000

X̄ = mean
= \(\frac{\sum x}{n}\)
= \(\frac{2}{8}\)
= 0.25
Now, compute the standard deviation using formula as,
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H0 = The mean of universe, μ = 0, we get
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CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Applied Mathematics Term 2 Set 2 with Solutions

Question 10.
A company borrowed ₹ 60,000 for renovation. The company plans to set up a sinking fund that will pay back the loan at the end of 5 years. Assuming a rate of 10% compounded semi-annually, Find the amount of sinking fund of the ordinary annuity. Calculate the amount of the sinking fund. [Given that (1.05)10 = 1.06288.]
Answer:
Given, P = ₹ 60,000, r = 10% or 0.10, No. of years, n = 5 years and No. of payments per year, m = 2 (Semi annually)
Sinking Fund is as:
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which is the required amount

Section – C (4 marks each)

Question 11.
A manufacturing company makes two types of teaching aids A and B of Mathematics for class X. Each type of A requires 9 labour hours for fabricating and 1 labour hour for finishing. Each type of B requires 12 labour hours for fabricating and 3 labour hours for finishing. For fabricating and finishing, the maximum labour hours available per week are 180 and 30 respectively. The company makes a profit of ₹ 80 on each piece of type A and ₹ 120 on each piece of type B. How many pieces of type A and type B should be manufactured per week to get a maximum profit? Formulate this as Linear Programming Problem and solve it. Identify the feasible region from the rough sketch.
Answer:
Let the number of two types of teaching aids A and B be x and y, respectively.
Writing the given data in tabular as
CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Applied Mathematics Term 2 Set 2 with Solutions 14
The profit on type A is ₹ 80 and type B is ₹ 120.
Thus, the required L.EE is
Max. Z = 80x + 120y …….. (i)
Subject to constraints
9x + 12y ≤ 180
or 3x + 4y ≤ 60
x + 3y ≤ 30
x ≥ 0, y ≥ 0
Consider the equation,
3x + 4y = 60

x 0 20
y 15 0

and
x + 3y = 30

x 0 30
y 10 0

On solving eq, (ii) and (iii), we get
x = 12 and y = 6
The graphical representation of the system of in equations is as shown below
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From graph, feasible region is
OABCO, whose corner points are (0, 0), A(20, 0), B(12,6) and C(0,10).
The values of Z at corner points are as follows:

Corner Points Value of Z = 80x + 120y
O(0,0). Z = 80 × 0 + 120 × 0 = 0
A(20, 0) Z = 80 × 20 + 120 × 0 = 1600
B(12, 6) Z = 80 × 12 + 120 × 6 = 1680
C(0,10) Z = 80 × 0 + 120 × 10 = 1200

From the table, the maximum value of Z is ₹ 1680.
Hence, 12 pieces of type A and 6 pieces of type B should be manufactured per week to get maximum profit of ₹ 1680 per week.

Commonly Made Error: A number of candidates could not form the correct inequalities subject to given constraints. Some noted incorrect corner points to find optimum value. A few candidates did not draw rough sketch of the feasible region.

Answering Tip: Do adequate practice to frame inequalities using given constraints and finding corner points by solving inequalities.

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Applied Mathematics Term 2 Set 2 with Solutions

Question 12.
A bond has issued with the face (Par) value of ₹ 1,000 at 10% coupon for three years The required rate
of return is 8%. What is the value of the bond if the coupon amount is payable on half-yearly basis ? [Given (1.04)-6 = 0.79031]
Answer:
Given, P = ₹ 1,000 Annual Coupon Payment
= ₹ 1,000 × 10% = ₹ 100
Semi-annual Coupon Payment,
C = ₹100 ÷ 2 = ₹ 50
r = 8% ÷ 2 = 4%
= 0.04
N = 3 years × 2 = 6 periods for semi-annual coupon payments
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Bond value is ₹ 1052.42

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Question 13.
Rohan purchased a laptop of worth ₹ 80,000. He paid ₹ 20,000 as cash down payment and remaining balance in equal monthly installments in 2 years. If bank charges 9.% p.a. compounded monthly. Calculate the EMI [Given (1.0075)24 = 1.1964]
OR
A firm anticipates an expenditure of ₹ 5,00,000 for plant modernization at end of 10 years from now. How much should the company deposit at the end of year into a sinking fund earning interest 5% per annum. [Given log 1.05 = 0.0212, antilog (0.2120) = 1.629]
Answer:
Given, Cost of laptop = ₹ 80,000
Down payment = ₹ 20,000
∴ Balance = ₹ 60,000
So, p = ₹ 60,000,
i = \(\frac{9}{12 \times 100}\)
= 0.0075
and n = 2 × 12 = 24
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The required value of EMI is ₹ 2741.24

OR

Given, A = ₹ 5,00,000, r = 5% and n = 10
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Now, let x = (1.05)10 …(iii)
Taking log both sides, we get
log x = 10 log (1.05)
= 10 × 0.0212
= 0.2120
⇒ x = antilog (0,2120)
x = 1.629 ……… (iv)
Thus, (iii) (1.05)10 = 1.629
Now, From (ii) P = \(\frac{500000 \times 0.05}{1.629-1}\)
= \(\frac{25000}{0.629}\)
P = 39745.63
Hence, the company should deposit ₹ 39745.63 every year into the sinking fund.

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Applied Mathematics Term 2 Set 2 with Solutions

CASE STUDY

Question 14.
A veterinary doctor was examining a sick cat brought by a pet lover. When it was brought to the hospital, it was already dead. The pet lover wanted to find its time of death. He took the temperature of the cat at 11.30 p.m. which was 94.6°F. He took the temperature again after one hour; the temperature was lower than the first observation, it was 93.4°F. The room in which the cat was put is always at 70°F. The normal temperature of the cat is taken as 98.6°F when it was alive. The doctor estimated the time of death using Newton’s law of cooling which is governed by the differential equation: \(\frac{d T}{d t}\) ∝ (T – 70), where 70°F is the room temperature and T is the temperature of the object at time t.
Substituting the two different observations of T and t made, in the solution of the differential equation \(\frac{d T}{d t}\) = k(T – 70) where k is a constant of proportion, time of death is calculated.
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(i) What is the degree of the differential equation? Also, find the solution of the differential equation. (2)
Answer:
The given differential equation is
\(\frac{d T}{d t}\) = k(T – 70)
Since there is only one constant available in the given equation, therefore, degree of this differential equation is one.
The given equation can be written as:
\(\frac{d T}{(T-70)}\) = kdt
Integrating both sides we get
log|T – 70| = kt + C

(ii) Find the value of integration constant if it is given that t = 0, when T = 72. If the temperature was measured 2 hours after 11.30 p.m., will the time of death change ? (2)
Answer:
We have,
log |T – 70| = kt + C
Putting the value of t = 0, T = 72, we get
C = log 2
So the time of death is independent of all other factors.

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Economics Term 2 Set 10 with Solutions

Students can access the CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Economic with Solutions and marking scheme Term 2 Set 10 will help students in understanding the difficulty level of the exam.

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Economics Term 2 Set 10 with Solutions

General Instructions :

  • This is a subjective question paper containing 13 questions.
  • This paper contains 5 questions of 2 marks each, 5 questions of 3 marks each and 3 questions of 5 marks each.
  • 2 marks questions are Short Answer Type Questions and are to be answered in 30-50 words.
  • 3 marks questions are Short Answer Type Questions and are to be answered in 50-80 words.
  • 5 marks questions are Long Answer Type Questions and are to be answered in 80-120 words.
  • This question paper contains Case/Source Based Questions.

Maximum Marks: 40
Time: 2 Hours

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Economics Term 2 Set 10 with Solutions

Short Answer (SA) Type I Questions (2 Marks)

Question 1.
If the Real GDP is t 3,000 and price index is 175, then calculate the Nominal GDP. What does the price index of 175 indicate?
Or
“All producer goods are not capital goods”. Do you agree?
Answer:
Given, Real Gross Domestic Product = ₹3,000 and Price Index = 175
We know that,
\(\begin{aligned}
\text { Price Index } &=\frac{\text { Nominal GDP }}{\text { Real GDP }} \times 100 \\
175 &=\frac{\text { Nominal GDP }}{3,000} \times 100
\end{aligned}\)
Nominal GDP = 175 x 30= ₹5,250

The price index of 175 indicates that as compared to the base year, the prices have increased by 75% in current year.
Or
Yes, I agree that all producer goods are not capital goods, because producer goods includes

  • Goods which are used as raw material like wood, used to make furniture.
  • Goods which are used as fixed assets like plant and machinery.

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Economics Term 2 Set 10 with Solutions

Question 2.
“Investment demand includes financial investment like purchase of shares from secondary market.” Do you agree?
Or
What do you mean by consumption function?
Answer:
No, I do not agree. The term investment demand refers to the demand for real investment and not financial investment.

Real investment is concerned with the increase in stock of capital assets such as tools, equipments, inventories and also increase in stock of consumer goods.

Thus, it does not include investment in shares and securities.
Or
The functional relationship between the consumption expenditure and the income is known as consumption function. Symbolically,
C = f(Y), which is read as, ‘Consumption is a function of income’.

Consumption function in terms of an algebric expression can be written as C = \(\bar{C}\) + bY where, C = Consumption Expenditure
\(\bar{C}\) = Autonomous Consumption at Zero Level of Income
b = Marginal Propensity to Consume
Y = Income

Question 3.
Write a short note on G-20.
Or
Write a short note on BRICS.
Answer:
G-20 It is an international organisation comprising of the governments and Central Bank governors of 20 major economies.

It was founded in 1999 with an objective to study, review and promote high level discussions of measures to promote international financial stability.

The members include 19 individual countries, viz. Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States alongwith the European Union.

Or BRICS BRICS is the acronym representing association of five major emerging national economies, viz. Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

All the member countries are leading developing or newly industrialised countries and are characterised by their fast growing economies and those who significantly influence their regional affairs.

It was formed in 2011 and works on the principles of non-interference, equality and mutual benefit.

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Economics Term 2 Set 10 with Solutions

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Question 4.
State whether the following statements are true or false.
(i) When Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC) is zero, the value of the investment multiplier will also be zero.
(ii) Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC) is the ratio between consumption and income.
Answer:

  1. The given statement is false. When the value of MPC is zero, then the value of investment multiplier will be one as is proved below
    Investment Multiplier (K) = \(\frac{1}{1-\mathrm{MPC}}=\frac{1}{1-0}=\frac{1}{1}=1\)
  2. The given statement is false. MPC is the ratio between Change in Total Consumption (ΔC) and Change in Total Income (ΔY).

Question 5.
Observe the data given below carefully and answer the question
Trends in Output Growth in Different Sectors, 1980-2015
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Above trend suggest that China and Pakistan have experienced decline in the growth of service sector while it increased in India. Give reason why?
Answer:
India have experienced increase in GDP contribution of service sector between 1980-90 to 2014-18 due to increase in employment and skill formation as compared to rest of the two countries.

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Economics Term 2 Set 10 with Solutions

Short Answer (SA) Type II Questions (3 Marks)

Question 6.
Briefly mention salient demographic indicators of India, China and Pakistan.
Answer:
Demography is the study of population of the country. The components of the demographic profile of India, China and Pakistan are as follows (any three)

  • The population of Pakistan is least as compared to the other two countries in absolute numbers and accounts for approximately about one-tenth of China or India.
  • China has the highest population among the three countries but due to its geographical area, its density of population is the lowest.
  • The growth rate of population is highest in Pakistan followed by India and China. Through the introduction of One-child policy by China in the late 1970s, they controlled the growth rate of population.
  • The sex ratio is low and biased against females in all the three countries. Preference for male child is high in all these countries.
  • Urbanisation is high in both Pakistan and China with India having about 34% of its people living in urban areas.

Question 7.
Differentiate between stock and flow.
Or
Explain how ‘distribution of Gross Domestic Product’ is a limitation in taking Gross Domestic Product as an index of welfare.
Answer:
Difference between stock and flow (any three)

Basis Stock Flow
Meaning It is that quantity of an economic variable which is measured at a particular point of time. It is the quantity of an economic variable which is measured during a period of time.
Time It has no time dimension. It has time dimensions as per hour, per day, per month.
Concept It is a static concept. It is a dynamic concept.
Examples Quantity of money, wealth, etc. Consumption, investment, etc.

Or
If the Gross Domestic Product of a country is rising sharply, it may not necessarily indicate welfare. This is because the rise in GDP may be concentrated in the hands of very few individuals or firms. It means the gap between the rich and poor is widening due to these inequalities in the distribution of income. It means welfare of the common people does not rise with the rise in GDP.

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Economics Term 2 Set 10 with Solutions

Question 8.
In an economy, the equilibrium level of income is ₹12,000 crore. The ratio of Marginal Propensity to Consume and Marginal Propensity to Save is 3 : 1. Calculate the additional investment needed to reach new equilibrium level of income of ₹20,000 crore.

Direction Read the following text carefully and answer questions 9 and 10 given below

An effectiveness of infrastructure management can improve industrial policy and gain national competitiveness. According to research of the World Bank, there are several factors influencing the economy growth effectiveness and national competitiveness, including institutions, infrastructure, macroeconomic environment, health and primary education, technological readiness, market size, etc and also, there are various frameworks, models and analytical tools that can be used in studying the causal relationships between some key infrastructure factors and national competitiveness.

Based on existing models, this study aims to identify and discuss the key infrastructure factors that determine national competitiveness, which in turn influence positively on the total results of industrial policy. The results of study showed that national competitiveness is influenced basically by the level of institutional development and other seven factors, including infrastructure, in turn infrastructure factor is determined mainly by the quality of roads, railroad infrastructure, air transport and electricity supply.

The key institutional traps were singled out that prevent the development of the national economy. These findings contribute to an understanding of the key factors that determine economic growth, help to explain what infrastructure factors allows to be more successful in raising income levels and offer policymakers and business leaders an important tool in the formulation of improved economic policies and institutional reforms. Therefore, the infrastructure may include capital-intensive facilities that are not of public interest. But the public actively uses most of the infrastructure.

Economists refer to such objects as physical infrastructure or infrastructure capital. In the scientific literature, the role of infrastructure is evaluated by the services provided by the physical infrastructure assets. Infrastructure services, such as energy, transport, telecommunications, provision of water, sanitation and safe disposal of waste are fundamental to all kinds of household activities and economic production.

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Economics Term 2 Set 10 with Solutions

We agree with the Prud’homme (2004), Baldwin and Dixon (2008), that infrastructure is a long-term, spatially bound, capital-intensive asset with a long life cycle and the period of return on investment is often associated with a “market failure” (a situation in which the market system crashes and economic efficiency is not achieved).

For example, monopoly (if there is only one seller in the market, who can abuse its position and put a price on his product much higher than it costs), or a natural monopoly, it is a form of public goods with favourable externalities (including through external networks), which leads to reduce costs in the business, or provides significant social benefit (merit goods). Baldwin and Dixon (2008), in accordance with these features, divided infrastructure into three groups: machinery and equipment, buildings, engineering structures.

Source https://zvww.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212567115003226 (Modified)
Answer:
Here, ΔY = ₹(20,000 – 12,000) crore
Or ΔY = ₹8,000 crore
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∴ Additional investment required = ₹2,000 crore

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Economics Term 2 Set 10 with Solutions

Question 9.
Distinguish between social and economic infrastructure with example.
Answer:
Infrastructure means the basic facilities which are necessary for the development of a nation. Economic infrastructure is the combination of basic facilities which is helpful in economic development of an economy. In other words, it directly contributes in the production activities. Economic infrastructure is comprised of telecommunication, electricity, transportation, energy, etc. Social infrastructure is the combination of basic facilities which are necessary for human development. In other words, these infrastructures indirectly contribute in the production activities. Social infrastructure is comprised of health (hospitals), education (school, colleges, etc.) and housing. Both of these infrastructures are complementary to each other and are necessary for the overall development of an economy.

Question 10.
Briefly explain how infrastructural development promotes economic growth.
Answer:
Infrastructural development have a positive impact on economic growth as improvement in transportation, power, finance, etc., expand the size of markets and improve productivity significantly. Infrastructure brings modem technology and foreign investment in all sectors of the economy. It also helps in generating employment, hence generates demand and attracts foreign investment, that further helps in economic development.

Long Answer (LA) Type Questions (5 Marks)

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Economics Term 2 Set 10 with Solutions

Question 11.
(i) What would be the treatment of following in estimating national income of India?
Explain.
(a) Purchase of a machinery for manufacturing goods
(b) Teacher teaching his son at their home
(ii) Calculate Gross National Product at Factor Cost by expenditure method from the following data.

Items ₹ (in crores)
Net Domestic Capital Formation 5,000.
Compensation of Employees 18,500
Consumption of Fixed Capital 1,000
Government Final Consumption Expenditure 11,000
Private Final Consumption Expenditure 26,000
Rent 4,000
Dividend 2,000
Interest 5,000
Net Exports (-) 1,000
Profits 11,000
Net Factor Income from Abroad (-) 500
Net Indirect Taxes 2,500

Answer:
(i) (a) Purchase of machinery for manufacturing goods will be included in national income as it is part of investment expenditure.
(b) Teacher teaching his son at home is the part of services of self-consumption which will not be included in national income as their exact valuation is not possible.

(ii) By Expenditure Method
Gross National Product at Factor Cost (GNPFC) = Private Final Consumption Expenditure + Government Final Consumption Expenditure + Net Domestic Capital Formation + Consumption of Fixed Capital + Net Exports + Net Factor Income from Abroad – Net Indirect Taxes
= 26,000 + 11,000 + 5,000 + 1,000 + (-1 ,000) + (-500) – 2,500 = 43,000 – 4,000 = ₹39,000 crore

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Economics Term 2 Set 10 with Solutions

Question 12.
Giving reasons, state whether the following statements are true or false.
(i) When MPC is zero, the value of investment multiplier will also be zero.
(ii) Value of APS can never be less than zero.
(iii) When MPC > MPS, the value of investment multiplier will be greater than 5.
(iv) The value of MPS can never be negative.
(v) APC is equal to unity when income becomes equal to saving.
Or
The savings function of an economy is S = – 200 + 0.25 Y. The economy is in equilibrium when income is equal to ₹2,000. Calculate
(i) Investment Expenditure at Equilibrium Level of Income (I)
(ii) Autonomous Consumption (Q
(iii) Investment Multiplier (K)
Answer:
(i) False, because when MPC = 0, Value of investment multiplier is one i.e., K = 1/1 – MPC = 1/1 – 0 = 1
(ii) False, because APS is negative when there are dis-savings.
(iii) True, if MPC is greater than 0.8 or false if MPC > 0.5 ubt not greater than 0.8.
(iv) True, MPS = AS/AY, if AS =0, then MPS can at the most be zero.
(v) False, APC is unity when income and consumption are equal
Or
(i) Investment Expenditure
Substituting the value of Y in saving function,
We get S = – 200 + 0.25 x 2,000 = ₹300
At equilibrium level of income, S = I
So, I = ₹300
Thus, investment expenditure at equilibrium level of income is ₹300. where, S = Savings
I = Investments, Y = National Income/Income

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Economics Term 2 Set 10 with Solutions

(ii) Autonomous Consumption
Consumption + Saving = Income … (i)
Autonomous consumption refers to that level of consumption expenditure where income is zero.

Here, if income (Y) = 0, Saving (S) = -200
Putting these value in equation (i), we get
Consumption + (- 200) = 0
Consumption = ₹200
So, Autonomous Consumption = ₹200.

(iii) Investment Multiplier
\(K=\frac{1}{\mathrm{MPS}}\)
From saving function, we know that Marginal Propensity to Save (MPS) = 0.25
Investment Multiplier (K) = \(\frac{1}{0.25}\) = 4

Question 13.
(i) You are residing in a village. If you are asked to advice the village panchayat, what kinds of activities would you suggest for the improvement of your village which would also generate employment?
(ii) “Economic development and sustainable development are two terms often used interchangeably, though they are not same”. In the light of the statement, differentiate between economic development and sustainable development.
Answer:

  1. I would suggest the following activities to generate employment in village (any three)
    • There should be multiple cropping in the village.
    • Other activities related to agriculture such as plantation, horticulture, dairying, animal husbandry should be encouraged.
    • Cottage industries should be encouraged.
    • More and more facilities of education, health services, roads, etc. should be created in the village.
    • Information technology sector should be encouraged.
  2. The following are the points of difference between economic and sustainable development (any three)

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Economics Term 2 Set 10 with Solutions

Basis Economic Development Sustainable Development
Meaning Economic development refers to the long-term increase in real per capital income and economic welfare. In sustainable development, besides the increase in real per capital income, the welfare of the present and future generation is taken into consideration.
Use of Resources It does not account for the exploitation of natural resources. Sustainable development emphasises on rational utilisation of natural resources.
Use It is generally used in the context of underveloped economies. It is used for developed, developing as well as underdeveloped economies.
Focus It lays special stress on the structural, technical and institutional changes in the economy. It does not lay such stress on the structural, technical and institutional changes in the economy.

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Physical Education Term 2 Set 2 with Solutions

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CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Physical Education Term 2 Set 2 with Solutions

Time: 2 Hours
Maximum Marks: 35

General Instructions:

  • There are three sections in the Question paper namely Section A, Section B and Section C.
  • Section A consists of 9 questions amongst which 7 questions have to be attempted; each question carries 2 marks and should have 30-50 words.
  • Section B consists of 5 questions amongst which 3 questions have to be attempted; each question carries 3 marks and should have 80-100 words.
  • Section C consists of 4 questions amongst which 3 questions have to be attempted; each question carries 4 marks and should have 100-150 words.

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Physical Education Term 2 Set 2 with Solutions

Section – A
(14 Marks)

Question 1.
Explain any two benefits of Vajrasana. (1+1)
Answer:

1. Good for our Digestive System:
Performing Vajrasana helps our digestive system in many ways. It obstructs blood flow to our legs and thighs and increases it in our stomach area, thus improving our bowel movements and relieving constipation. Vajrasana also helps us to get rid of flatulence (gas) and acidity. It ensures better absorption of nutrients by our body.

2. Relieves Low Back Pain:
Performing Vajrasana helps to strengthen our lower back muscles, thus providing relief from occasional pain and discomfort. It also helps to relieve pain caused by sciatica.

Question 2.
Define maximum strength with the help of example. (1+1)
Answer:
Maximum strength is the ability to generate maximum force against a given load. In other words, it is how much weight that can be lifted with a given movement or exercise. It is the ability to act against maximum resistance. Maximum strength is not usually used in majority of sports. It is usually used in those sports in which very heavy resistances have to be tackled, e.g., Weightlifting, shot-put, hammer throw, common lifts or the deadlift, bench press and squat.

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Question 3.
Define psychology and intrinsic motivation. (1+1)
Answer:
Psychology:
It is defined as a science which studies mental processes, experiences and behaviour in different contexts.
Intrinsic motivation:

It is defined as the doing of an activity for its inherent satisfaction rather than for some separable consequence. When intrinsically motivated, a person is moved to act for the fun or challenge entailed rather than because of external products, pressures, or rewards.

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Question 4.
Write the full form of ADHD and ODD. (1+1)
Answer:
ADHD- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
ODD- Oppositional defiant disorder.

Question 5.
List any four changes happening in the respiratory system due to exercising. (1/2 x4)
Answer:
Changes happening in the respiratory system due to exercising:

1. Increase in Tidal air capacity:
By doing regular exercise, it has been noted that there is an increase in the amount of tidal air capacity of an individual.

2. Decrease in rate of respiration:
When a beginner starts exercising, his rate of respiration increases. But when the same individual performs exercise daily, his rate of respiration decreases in comparison to the beginner at rest.

3. Strong will power:
regular exercise increases the will power of an individual. As in pranayama, the specific exercise for lungs increases the will power of the doer.• Unused alveolus becomes active:
Regular exercise activates the unused alveolus because much amount of oxygen is required in vigorous activities of daily routine. The passive alveolus become active.

Question 6.
What is the meaning of the Fartlek training method and for developing which ability it is used ? (1 + 1)
Answer:
Fartlek is a Swedish word which means ‘Speed play’. Fartlek training method is a training method that blends continuous training with interval training. It is a form of speed training that can be effective in improving an individual’s speed and endurance. Many runners, especially beginners enjoy fartlek training because it involves speedy work. It is more flexible and not as demanding as- traditional interval training. Another benefit is that it can be done on all types of terrains- roads, trails or even hills.

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Physical Education Term 2 Set 1 with Solutions

Question 7.
Mention any two symptoms and causes of SPD. (1+1)
Answer:
Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a condition in which brain has difficulty in receiving and responding to information that comes in through the senses. It may affect senses such as touch, sight, taste or movement. It may also affect multiple senses.

Symptoms of SPD:

  • Children are afraid to play on the swing.
  • They feel even the soft touch as too hard.

Causes of SPD:
(i) Genetic Factor: Studies indicate that children born to adults who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may be at a higher risk of developing SPD. Scientists allude that the cause of SPD are coded into a child’s genetic material.

(ii) Low birth weight: It is also considered one of the causes of sensory processing disorder.

Question 8.
What is incision and how can it be managed? (1+1)
Answer:
An incision of skin and subcutaneous tissue is a surgical procedure performed in order to drain an abscess. An incision is a cut or a wound produced by cutting with a scalpel. Management of Incision: Deep wounds should be cleaned with a mild antiseptic and then the area should be covered with an antibiotic ointment and a dry dressing is to be done. If the injury leads to bleeding, the first step is to stop the bleeding immediately with pressure and apply a bandage.

In case a severe incision is seen, it must be cleaned by a physician. Be careful that incision can easily become infected; you should clean the area thoroughly and remove any dirt or any foreign particles from an injured part. Finally, a deep cut will probably require stitches, so one should consult the doctor immediately.

Question 9.
List down any two advantages of physical activities for CWSN. (1+1)
Answer:
Advantages of Physical activities for Children with Special Needs
1. It strengthens the heart muscle thereby improving cardiovascular efficiency, lung efficiency and exercise endurance.
2. Besides improving fitness, physical activity develops social relationships with other children, teammates and teachers.

Section – B
(9 Marks)

Question 10.
Define personality and briefly explain any four physical characteristics of ectomorph. (1+(1/2 x 4))
Answer:
According to Allport “Personality is the dynamic organization of those psycho-physical systems that determine an individual’s adjustment to his environment”. Physical characteristics of ectomorph:

  1. The ectomorphs have slim physique along with weak and elongated muscles.
  2. They have narrow shoulders and hips.
  3. They have a thin and narrow face, with a high forehead.
  4. They have flat chest and abdomen with thin limbs.

Question 11.
Explain intellectual disability along with any of the four symptoms. (1+(1/2 x 4))
Answser:
Intellectual disability: Intellectual Disability is a disability or a mental limitation in intellectual functioning such as IQ level, reasoning and learning simple words and solving math problems. It is also known as mental retardation or learning disabilities. Symptoms of Intellectual disability are:

  1. They have an IQ score under 70 in addition to adaptive behaviour in the class.
  2. They have abnormal behaviour in the class.
  3. They have difficulty in solving simple maths sums.
  4. They are not able to concentrate in classes for long durations.
  5. They have difficulty in sitting for long hours in the class room.
  6. They have lower rate of learning.
  7. They have poor memory or retention power.
  8. They also have a problem in understanding the concepts.

Question 12.
Create a flowchart for common sports injuries while enlisting the sub parts. (1+1+1)
Answer:
CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Physical Education Term 2 Set 1 with Solutions-2

Question 13.
List down any three asanas used for preventing Obesity and write two benefits of each. (1+1+1)
Answer:
Vajrasana, Hastasana, Trikonasana are usually performed to prevent obesity.
Vajrasana benefits:

  1. Vajrasasana is a meditative asana which helps in the concentration of mind.
  2. Relieves pain in the knees, legs and thigh muscles.

Hastasana Benefits:

  1. It helps to improve the flexibility of the back muscles.
  2. Improves the process of respiration and the functions of the intra-abdominal glands.

Trikonasana Benefits:

  1. Helps to improve digestion.
  2. It improves the flexibility of the back muscle.

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Physical Education Term 2 Set 1 with Solutions

Question 14.
What are the salient features of the Interval training method? (3)
Answer:
Interval Training Method: In this method, the whole workload is divided into smaller load periods with a rest period in between them. Incomplete recovery is given in intervals. In this method, heart rate increases from normal to 180 beats/min. The bouts of load are repeated when the heart rate comes down to about 120 beats/min.
(a) Slow or Extensive Interval Method Intensity – Low (60-80%)
Distance – 400-800 m
Frequency -15 -25 repetitions

(b) Fast or Intensive Interval Method Intensity  –  High (80-100%)
Distance – 50-400 m,
Frequency – 8-12 repetitions

Section – C
(12 Marks)

Question 15.
Enlist and explain Jung’s classification. (1+1+1+1)
Answer:
According to Carl Jung, there are three personality types: Introverts, Extroverts, and Ambiverts. According to him, there are four basic psychological traits in humans suchas think, feel, sense and perceive. During participation in games and sports, an athlete faces different types of situations with their team mates and coach. Problem focusing strategies depend upon the level of adjustment of an individual with his environment. Its aim is to eliminate the factors of stress.

Jung’s Classification Introverts Extroverts Ambiverts
1. Extrovert: Extroverts have the following personality traits:

  • They are friendly, talkative and courageous.
  • They focus on external reality, instead of internal environment.
  • They usually like to involve in social activities.
  • They take decisions according to external reality, instead of their own existence.
  • They are supportive and helpful in nature.
  • They are happy go lucky.
  • They are individuals who fit into any environment.
  • They are easily influenced and try to imitate others.
  • They like appreciation and acknowledgement by teachers, parents and peer group.

2. Introvert: Introverts have the following personality traits:

  • They feel shy, are not friendly and are less talkative.
  • They are interested in themselves, their feelings and thoughts.
  • They are self-centered; face difficulty in social adjustment or situations.
  • They struggle to adapt to the environment.
  • They try to adjust to the social environment.
  • They are very sensitive, rigid and goal oriented.
  • They are creative.

3. Ambivert:
They have a mixed trait of introvert and extrovert. In fact, they are not a pure introvert or pure extrovert. Many of us have ambivert trait as we have qualities of introvert and extrovert.

Question 16.
Discuss physiological factors determining flexibility. (1+1+1+1)
Answer:
Flexibility refers to a range of movements of joints. Flexibility depends on some factors such as joint structure, age, body temperature, previous injuries etc. There are various factors that affect your flexibility:

1. Joint structure: Joint structure is the main factor which determines the flexibility of an athlete. There are different types of joints in the human body which has a different range of motion such as ball and socket joint in the shoulder; hip joint has a higher range of motion. In comparison to elbow joint (hinge joint), shoulder joint can move in all the directions and it can perform all types of movement such as flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, and circumduction.

2. Age & Gender: Aging decreases the range of motion and flexibility because of degradation of muscles, ligaments and connective tissues. Females are more flexible than males. On the other hand, training enhances endurance, strength, and speed whereas flexibility can be increased at any age with special training, like yoga or proper stretching.

3. Connective Tissue: Connective tissues are responsible for a range of motion in the joint. Stiff tissues and tendons are responsible for less flexibility. With aging and disuse of muscle over time, water content in the ligament is lost. Tendons and connective tissues also become thicker and less flexible.

4. Muscle mass: Muscles mass may reduce the range of motion or flexibility. Athletes with more muscle mass may have trouble extending their limbs. For some athletes, muscles mass is more important than flexibility. Weight training with heavy weights enhances the muscle mass and flexibility can also be reduced as muscle mass increase with training.

CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Physical Education Term 2 Set 1 with Solutions

Question 17.
Define strength and explain methods to develop strength. (1+3)
Answer:
Strength:
Ability of the muscles to overcome the resistance/Capacity of the body to exert force/Force that muscle can exert against resistance.
Methods:
(a) Isometric exercise
(b) Isotonic exercise
(c) Isokinetic exercise

Isometric exercises: These are the exercises in which no movement takes place while force is exerted against an immovable object. It develops only tension at the concerned joint. It is also called static muscle contraction, e.g., Pushing against a wall.

Isokinetic exercise: This is a type of muscle contraction where both the tension and speed are prefixed throughout the range of motion. This process involves development of maximum tension in muscles which shortens at constant speed at all angles, e.g., Treadmill. Isotonic: Iso means ‘SAME’ and tonic means TENSION. In isotonic contraction, muscle contracts and shortens under a constant load throughout the entire range of joint. The shortening of a muscle’s principle action (length of muscle decreases) is called concentric. The lengthening of the muscle (length increases) after contraction is called eccentric. Such types of contractions are commonly used in games and sports.

This is also called dynamic contraction. In the initial phase of movement, concerned muscles are stretched and then they contract explosively. Because of shortening and lengthening of muscles, there is always a resultant movement at the concerned joint. In majority of the cases, the dynamic muscle contraction is a specific combination of concentric and eccentric contractions. This happens in all explosive movements like jumps, throws, etc.

Question 18.
Briefly explain the administration of Trikonasana along with its contraindications and draw stick diagram. (2 + 1 + 1)
Answer:
Trikonasana (Triangle Pose): Stand straight. Spread the feet comfortably wide apart (about 1 meter).

  1. Turn your right foot by 90 degrees and left foot by 15 degrees.
  2.  Inhale deeply and as you exhale, slowly bend to the right side, downward from the hips, keeping the waist straight, bring your left arm to come up and your right hand comes down towards the floor.
  3. Try to keep both arms in straight line.
  4. Now, rest your right hand on your shin, ankle, straight up your left arms towards the ceiling in line with the right hand. Palm facing forward. Look towards left arms fingers.
  5. Maintain this asana for 30 seconds to 1 minute with normal breathing.
  6. Repeat the same on the other side. Contraindications of the Trikonasana: Individual suffering from a migraine, diarrhoea, low or high blood pressure, or neck and back injuries should not perform Trikonasana. Also, person suffering from cervical spondylosis should avoid this asana.
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CBSE Previous Year Question Papers Class 10 Social Science SA2 Delhi-2015

CBSE Previous Year Question Papers Class 10 Social Science SA2 Delhi-2015

Time allowed: 3 hours                                                                                             Maximum marks: 90

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

  • The Question Paper has 30 questions in all. All questions are
  • Marks are indicated against each question.
  • Questions from serial number 1 to 8 are Very Short Answer questions. Each question carries one mark.
  • Questions from serial number 9 to 20 are 3 mark Answers of these questions should not exceed 80 words each.
  • Questions from serial number 21 to 28 are 5 marks Answers of these questions should not exceed 100 words each.
  • Question number 29 and 30 are map questions of 3 mark each from History and Geography both. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book.

SET I

Question.1. What was the major change that occurred in the political and constitutional scenario due to the French Revolution in Europe? 
Answer. It led to the transfer of sovereignty from the monarchy to a body of French citizens. The revolution proclaimed that it was the people who would henceforth constitute the nation and shape its destiny.
Or
How was the maritime silk route useful for Vietnam?
Answer. Vietnam was linked to maritime silk route which brought in goods, people and ideas.

Question.2. Which rock consists of a single mineral only?
Answer. Limestone consists of a single mineral only.

Question.3. Who dissolved the popularly elected parliament in February 2005 in Nepal?
Answer. King Gyanendra, the new king dismissed the Prime Minister and dissolved the popularly elected Parliament.

Question.4. What was the main role of ‘FEDECOR’ organisation in Bolivia?
Answer. The main role of FEDECOR involved claims over an elected government to protest against its policy of water privatization.

Question.5. If all the decisions of a political party are made by a single family and all other members are neglected, then what challenge is being faced by that party?
Answer. Challenge of deepening of democracy.

Question.6. What is the meaning of ‘barter system’?
Answer. Barter system refers to the system of exchange of goods and services. It is the system by which one commodity is exchanged for another without the use of money. Before money was introduced, people practised barter system.
Example: A farmer could buy a dhoti from a weaver or a pair of shoes from a cobbler m exchange of grains he produced.

Question.7. Why had the Indian Government put barriers to foreign trade and foreign investment after independence? State any one reason.
Answer. The Indian government after independence had put barriers to foreign trade and investment.

  1. This was done to protect the producers within the country from foreign competition.
  2. To protect the Indian economy from foreign infiltration in industries affecting the
    economic growth of the country as planned. (any one)

Question.8. Which logo would you like to see for purchasing electrical goods?
Answer. ISI

Question.9. Describe the events of French Revolution which had influenced the people belonging to other parts of Europe.
Answer.
— The first clear-cut expression of nationalism came with the French Revolution in 1789. In 1789, France was under the rule of an absolute monarch.
— When the revolutionaries came to power in France, they were determined to create a new sense of unity and nationhood. For this, they emphasized the concept of France being the father land (La Patrie) for all French people, who were from now on addressed as citizens (citoyen). They were given the tri-colour flag, the three colours representing liberty, equality and fraternity.
French revolutionaries introduced various other measures such as:

  1. The Estate General was elected by the body of active citizens and renamed the National Assembly.
  2.  New hymns were composed, oaths taken and martyrs commemorated all in the name of the nation.
  3. A centralised administrative system was put in place and it formulated uniform laws for all citizens within its territory.
  4. Internal customs, duties and dues were abolished and a uniform system of weights and measures was adopted.
  5. Regional dialects were discouraged and French, as it was spoken and written in Paris, became the common language of the nation.
  6.  They further declared that it was the mission and the destiny of the French nation to liberate the people of Europe from despotism and help them to become nations.

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Describe the major protest which erupted in Saigon Native Girls School in 1926, in Vietnam.
Answer. There was a protest in Saigon Girls School on the issue of racial discrimination. The protest erupted when a Vietnamese girl sitting in the front row was asked to move back to allow a local French student to occupy the front seat. The girl refused and was expelled along with other students who protested. The government was forced to take the expelled students back in the school to avoid further open protests.

Question.10. Why did Mahatma Gandhiji decide to launch a nationwide satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act? Explain any three reasons.
Answer. The Rowlatt Act was passed despite the united opposition of the Indian members of Imperial Legislative Council.

  1. The Act gave the government enormous powers to oppress political agitations.
  2. It had allowed the detention of political prisoners without trial for two years. There was no provision for appeal.

The passing of this Act aroused large-scale indignation.
Gandhiji’s Reaction. Gandhiji, who had formed a Satyagraha Sabha earlier, called for a country-wide protest against the proposed Rowlatt Act. Throughout the country, 6th April, 1919 was observed as a National Humiliation Day. Gandhiji wanted a non-violent civil disobedience against such unjust laws. Hartals and rallies were organised in various cities. Workers went on strike in railway workshops. Shops closed down. The movement was non-violent but proved to be effective.

Question.11. “The Congress was reluctant to include the demands of industrial workers in its programme of struggle.” Analyse the reasons. 
Answer. Some workers did participate in the civil disobedience movement, selectively adopting some of the ideas of the Gandhian programme, like boycott of foreign goods as a part of their own movements against low wages and poor working conditions.
There were strikes by railway workers in 1930 and dock workers in 1932. Thousands of workers in Chotanagpur tin mines wore Gandhi caps and participated in protest rallies and boycott campaigns. The Congress was reluctant to include the demands of workers as part of its programme of struggle. It felt that this would alienate industrialists and divide the anti-imperial forces.

Question.12. How is the mining activity injurious to the health of the miners and environment? Explain.
Answer. The dust and noxious fumes inhaled by miners make them vulnerable to pulmonary diseases. The risk of collapsing mine roofs, inundation and fires in coal mines are a constant threat to miners.
The water sources in the region get contaminated due to mining.
Dumping of waste leads to degradation of land, soil and increase in stream and river pollution. Stricter safety7 regulations and implementation of environmental laws are essential to prevent mining from becoming a ‘killer industry’.

Question.13. Explain with examples, how do industries give boost to the agriculture sector?
Answer. Agriculture and industry in India are inseparable or interdependent on each other. See Q. 24, 2012 (I Outside Delhi).

Question.14. In the present day energy crisis what steps will you like to take for saving energy?
Answer. We, as concerned citizens can help conserve energy in the following ways:

  1. Using more of public transport system instead of individual vehicles.
  2. Switching off electrical devices when not in use.
  3. Using power saving devices.
  4. Using non-conventional sources of energy such as solar energy, wind energy etc.
  5. Getting the power equipment regularly checked to detect damages and leakages.

Question.15. “The struggle of the Nepali people is a source of inspiration to democrats all over the world.” Support the statement.
Answer.

  1. The Nepalese movement for democracy arose with the specific objective of reversing the king’s order that led to suspension of democracy.
  2. The movement of 2006 was aimed at regaining popular control over the government from the king. .
  3.  The popular struggle in Nepal involved many organisations other than political parties like the SPA or the Nepalese Communist Party.
  4.  All major political parties in the Parliament formed a Seven Party Alliance (SPA) and called a four day strike in Kathmandu. This strike turned into an indefinite strike in which the Maoists and other insurgent groups joined hands.
  5.  All the major labour unions and their federations joined the movement. Many other organisations of the indigenous people, teachers, lawyers and human rights groups extended support to the movement.
  6. The movement put forward three demands:
    — Restoration of Parliament
    — Power to an all-party government — A new Constituent Assembly.
  7. The number of protesters reached between three to five lakhs. They stuck to their demands and the king was forced to concede to all three demands. On 24th April, the SPA chose Girija Prasad Koirala as the new Prime Minister of the interim government.

Question.16. What is a multi-party system? Why has India adopted a multi-party system? Explain.
Answer. Multi-party system. In this system, the government is formed by various parties coming together in a coalition. When several parties in a multi-party system join hands for the purpose of contesting elections and winning power, it is called an alliance or a front.
For example, in India there were three major alliances in 2004 parliamentary elections—the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) and the Left Front. This system on one hand leads to political instability but at the same time, allows for a variety of interests and opinions to enjoy political representation.
Each country develops a party system that is suitable for its special circumstances. India has evolved as a multi-party system because its social and geographical diversity cannot be absorbed by two or three parties. Thus, such representation strengthens democracy. Multi-party system facilitates representation of regional and geographical diversities. In India, several regional parties are in power at the State level such as the DMK in Tamil Nadu, the BSP in Uttar Pradesh.

Question.17. “Lack of internal democracy within parties is the major challenge to political parties all over the world”. Analyse the statement.
Answer.

  1. Most political parties do not practice open and transparent procedures for their functioning like maintaining membership registers, holding organisational meetings or conducting internal elections regularly. Thus, ordinary members of the party do not get sufficient information on the happenings in the party and have no means to influence the decisions.
  2. Also, there are very few chances for an ordinary worker to rise to the top in a party. Since one or, at the most, a few leaders exercise paramount power in the party, those who disagree with the leadership, find it difficult to continue in the party.
  3.  Those who happen to be the leaders are in a position to take undue advantage and favour people close to them or even their family members. And, in many parties, the top positions are invariably controlled by members of one family which is bad for democracy.

Question.18. Describe the conditions in which markets do not work in a fair manner.
Answer. Markets do not work in fair manner when:

  •  producers are few and powerful;
  • consumers are numerous and purchase in small amounts and are scattered;
  • large companies producing these goods having huge wealth; power and reach ; manipulate the market in various ways; and
  • consumers are misinformed through the media and are unaware of their rights.

Question.19. In recent years how our markets have been transformed? Explain with examples.
Answer. See Q. 19, 2014 (I Outside Delhi).

Question.20. Why is it necessary for the banks and cooperative societies to increase their lending facilities in rural areas? Explain.
Answer. Banks and Cooperatives can help people in obtaining cheap and affordable loans. This will help people to grow crops, do business, set up small-scale industries or trade in goods and also help indirectly in the country’s development. They should do so, so that relatively poor people do not have to depend on informal sources of credit (money-lenders).

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Question.21. Describe the process of unification of Germany.
Answer. See Q. 11,2013 (II Delhi).
Or
Describe the major problems in the field of education for the French in Vietnam.
Answer.

  1.  The French needed an educated local labour force, but they feared that once the Vietnamese got educated, they may begin to question colonial domination.
  2. French citizens living in Vietnam (called ‘colons’) feared that they might lose their jobs as teachers, shopkeepers, policemen to the educated Vietnamese. So they opposed the policy of giving the Vietnamese full access to French education.
  3. Another problem faced by the French was that the elites in Vietnam were still powerfully influenced by Chinese culture. So the French carefully and systematically dismantled the traditional Vietnamese education system and established French schools for the Vietnamese.
  4. In the battle against French colonial education, schools became an important place for political and cultural battles. Students fought against the colonial government’s efforts to prevent the Vietnamese from qualifying for white-collared jobs.
  5. There was a protest in Saigon Girls School on the issue of racial discrimination. The protest erupted when a Vietnamese girl sitting in the front row was asked to move back to allow a local French student to occupy the front seat. The girl refused and was expelled along with other students who protested. The government Was forced to take the expelled students back in the school to avoid further open protests.
    Thus, the battle against French colonial education became part of the larger battle against colonialism and for independence.

Question.22. “Nationalism spreads when people begin to believe that they are all part of the same nation.” Support the statement.
Answer. See Q. 22, 2014 (II Outside Delhi).

Question.23. Why is conservation of mineral resources essential? Explain any three methods to conserve them.
Answer. See Q. 24, 2013 (I Outside Delhi).

Question.24. Analyse the physiographic and economic factors that have influenced the distribution pattern of the railway network in our country.
Answer. Factors that affect the distribution pattern of railway network in India:

  1. Physiographic factors. The Northern plains with vast level land, high population density and rich agricultural resources provide most favourable conditions for railway network. The nature of terrain and the number of rivers running through the
    (i) region determine the density of railway network in that region. Mountains, marshy,
    (ii) sandy and forested areas have sparse network whereas plain areas have dense network of the railways. It was difficult to lay railway lines on the sandy plains of Western Rajasthan, swamps of Gujarat and forested tracks of Madhya Pradesh.
  2.  Economic factors. Regions which have rich resources and are economically more developed have denser network of railways in comparison to the regions with low economic development.
  3. Administrative factors. The administrative and political decisions also affect the distribution of railway network in a region.

Question.25. Describe any five major functions of political parties.
Answer. To fill political offices and exercise political power, political parties perform a series of functions, which are the following:

  1. Parties contest elections. Elections are fought mainly among candidates put up by political parties. In some countries like the USA, members and supporters of a party choose its candidates. In India, top party leaders choose candidates for contesting elections.
  2. Parties put forward different policies and programmes. Political parties in a democracy,, group together similar opinions to provide a direction in which government policies can be formulated.
  3. Parties make laws for a country. Laws are debated and passed in the legislature.
    Since most of the members belong to a party, they go by the party leadership than personal opinions.
  4.  Parties that lose elections play the role of the opposition. Opposition parties voice *
    their views by criticising government for its failure or wrong policies.
  5. Parties shape public opinion. They raise and highlight issues and resolve people’s problems. Many pressure groups are the extensions of political parties.

Question.26. How do pressure groups and movements exert influence on politics? Explain with examples.
Answer. Interest groups and movements do not directly engage in party politics but they seek to exert influence on political parties. They have a political position on major issues and take political stance without being a party.
Pressure groups and movements exert influence on politics in the following ways:

  1. They try to gain public support and sympathy for their goals through, campaigns, organising meetings, filing petitions and influencing the media for attention.
  2. They organise protest activities like strikes, in order to force the government to take note of their demand.
  3. Business groups employ professionals/lobbyists or sponsor expensive advertisements.
    Some members from pressure groups participate in official bodies that offer advice to the government.
  4. In some cases the pressure groups are either formed or led by the leaders of political parties or act as extended arms of political parties.
    For example, most trade unions and students’ organisations such as NSUI, ABVP in India are either established or affiliated to one or the other major political party.
  5.  Sometimes political parties grow out of movements.

For example, the roots of parties like the DMK and the AIADMK in Tamil Nadu can be traced to a long drawn social reform movement during the 1930s and 1940s.

Question.27. How are multinational corporations (MNCs) controlling and spreading their production across the world? Explain. 
Answer. MNCs set up production in various countries based on the following factors:

  1. MNCs set up offices and factories for production in regions where they can get cheap ; labour and other resources; e.g., in countries like China, Bangladesh and India. These
    countries also provide with the advantage of cheap manufacturing locations.
  2. At times, MNCs set up production jointly with some of the local companies of countries around the world. The benefit of such joint production to the local company is two-fold. First, the MNCs can provide money for additional investments for faster production. Secondly, the MNCs bring with them the latest technology for enhancing and improving production.
  3. Some MNCs are soo big that their wealth exceeds the entire budgets of some developing countries. This is the reason why they buy up local companies to expand production.
  4. There is another way in which MNCs control production and that is by placing orders for production with small producers in developing nations; e.g., garments, footwear, sports items etc. The products are supplied to these MNCs which then sell these under their own brand name to customers.
  5. MNCs also enter into close competition with local companies thereby influencing production in distant locations.

Question.28. How do the large companies manipulate the market? Explain with examples.
Answer. See Q. 28, 2011 (II Delhi).

Question.29. Three features A, B and C are marked in the political outline map of India. Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked on the map:
(A) The place where the Indian National Congress Session was held in 1920.
(B) The city where the Jallianwala Bagh incident occurred.
(C) The place where the peasants struggled against the indigo plantation system.
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Answer.
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Note: The following questions are for the VISUALLY IMPAIRED CANDIDATES only, in lieu of Question No. 29.
(29.1) Name the place where the Indian National Congress Session was held in September 1920.
(29.2) In which city Jallianwala Bagh incident occurred?
(29.3) Where the peasants struggled against the indigo plantation system?
Answer. (a) Nagpur (b) Amritsar (c) Champaran

Question.30. (30.1) On the given political outline map of India, two features A and B are marked.
Identify these features with the help of the following information:
A. Iron-ore mines B. Terminal station of North-South Corridor
(30.2) On the same map locate and label the following:
(i) Gandhinagar—Software Technology Park
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Note: The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates only, in lieu of Question No. 30.
(30.1) In which State are Kudremukh iron-ore mines located?
(30.2) Name the eastern terminal station of East-West Corridor.
(30.3) In which State is Gandhinagar Software Technology Park located?
Answer. (1) Karnataka (2) Silchar (3) Gujarat

SET II

Except for the following questions, all the remaining questions have been asked in Set-1.
Question.2. Why is the ‘least cost’ known as decision making factor for ideal location of an industry?
Answer. Industrial locations are influenced by availability of raw material, labour, capital, power and market, etc. It is a rare possibility of finding all these factors at one place. The manufacturing sector tends to locate an appropriate place where all factors of industrial location are either available or can be arranged at lowest cost.
The ‘least cost’ is a decision making factor for ideal location of an industry.

Question.3. What is meant by a ‘political party’?
Answer. Political party is a group of people who come together to contest elections and to hold power in the government. They agree on some policies to promote collective good. They seek to implement those policies by winning popular support through elections. Thus political parties tend to fill political offices and exercise political power.

Question.4. Which logo would you like to see for purchasing electrical goods?
Answer. ISI.

Question.6. What is the meaning of ‘investment’?
Answer. Investment is buying of an asset in the form of a factory, a machine, land and building, etc. (physical assets) or shares (monetary assets) for the purpose of making or sharing profits of the enterprises concerned.
Common investments are buying land, factories, machines for faster production, buying small local companies to expand production, cheap labour, skilled engineers, IT personnel, etc.

Question.10. Why did the Non-Cooperation Movement gradually slow down in the cities? Explain.
Answer. Non-cooperation movement gradually slowed down in the cities for a variety of reasons:

  1. Khadi cloth was often more expensive than mass produced mill cloth and poor people could not afford to buy it.
  2. Boycott of British institutions posed a problem for the movement to be successful. Alternative Indian institutions had to be set up so that they could be used in place of the British ones.
  3.  The institutions were slow to come up. So teachers and students began trickling back to the government schools and even lawyers joined back work in government courts.

Question.15. “Democracy is more effective than its other alternatives.” Justify the statement.
Answer. Difference between Democracy and Dictatorship. See Q. 25, 2012 (II Outside Delhi).

Question.21. Describe the process of Unification of Italy.
Answer. See Q. 11, 2013 (I Delhi).
Or
Describe the ‘Rat Hunt’ activity introduced by the French in Vietnam.
Answer.

  1.  The modem city of Hanoi got infested with rats in 1902 and was struck by bubonic plague. The large sewers in the modem part of the city served as breeding grounds for rats.
  2.  To get rid of the rats, a ‘Rat Hunt’ was started. The French hired Vietnamese workers and paid them for each rat they caught. Rats began to be caught in thousands. This incident taught the Vietnamese the first lesson of collective bargaining. Those who did the dirty work^of entering sewers found that if they came together they could negotiate a higher bounty.
  3. They also discovered innovative ways to profit from the situation. The bounty was paid when a tail was given as a proof that a rat had been killed. So the rat catchers began clipping the tails and releasing the rats, so that the process could be repeated over and over again.
  4. Defeated by the resistance of the Vietnamese, the French were forced to scrap the bounty programme. Bubonic plague swept through the area in 1903 and in subsequent years. In a way, the rat menace marks the limits of French power and contradiction in their civilizing mission. This incident is also an example of the numerous small ways in which colonialism was fought by Vietnamese in everyday life.

Question.23. WhygjLs energy needed? How can we conserve energy resources? Explain.
Answer. Energy is required for all activities. It is needed to cook, to provide light and heat, to : propel vehicles and to drive machinery in industries.

  1. Energy is the basic requirement for economic development.
  2. Every sector of national economy—agriculture, industry, transport and commerce needs greater inputs of energy.
  3.  In the domestic sector also, energy demands, in the form of electricity, are growing because of increasing use of electrical gadgets and appliances.

We have to adopt a cautious  approach for the judicious use of our limited energy resources. So conservation of energy should be done at all levels. Increased use of renewable energy resources, e.g., solar energy, hydel power, etc.
Energy resources can be conserved in the following ivays:

  1.  Using more of public transport system instead of individual vehicles.
  2. Switching off electricity when not in use.
  3. Using power saying devices.
  4. Using non-conventional sources of energy such as solar energy, wind energy etc.
  5. Getting the power equipment regularly checked to detect damages and leakages.

Question.27. How are deposits with the banks beneficial for an individual as well as for the nation? Explain with examples.
Answer.

  1. Banks help people to save their money and keep their money in safe custody of the bank. Banks also help people to earn interest on their deposits.
  2. People can withdraw the money deposited with the bank at the time of their need. As the money can be withdrawn on demand, these are called demand deposits.
  3. Banks also grant loans to people for a variety of purposes. In times of need, individuals, business houses and industries can borrow money from the banks.
  4.  Banks use the major portion of the deposits to extend loans. Banks make use of the deposits to meet the loan requirements of the people. In this way, banks mediate between those who have surplus funds (the depositors) and those who are in need of these funds (the borrowers).
  5. Banks charge a higher interest rate on loans than what they offer on deposits. The difference is the main income of the bank.

SET III

Except for the following questions, all the remaining questions have been asked in Set-I
and Set-II.
Question.2. What is the major objective to develop Super Highways?
Answer. Super Highways are 6-lane roads built by National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) under the Road Development Project launched by the government. The major objective of these loads is to reduce time and distance between the mega cities of India, especially the Golden Quadrilateral, which links Mumbai-Delhi-Kolkata-Chennai.

Question.3. Name any two regional parties of West Bengal.
Answer.

  1.  Forward BLOC (1940),
  2.  TRINAMOOL CONGRESS (1997).

Question.6. On which day is ‘National Consumer’s Day’ celebrated every year in India?
Answer. 24th December, as on this day the Consumer Protection Act (COPRA) was enabled in 1986.

Question.7. Which logo would you like to see for purchasing electrical goods?
Answer. ISI

Question.10. Why did Mahatma Gandhiji decide to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement in February 1922? Explain the reasons.
Answer. In February 1922, Gandhiji decided to launch a no tax movement. The police opened fire at the people who were taking part in a demonstration, without any provocation. The people turned violent in their anger and attacked the police station and set fire to it. The incident took place at Chauri Chaura in Uttar Pradesh. When the news reached Gandhiji, he decided to call off the Non-cooperation movement as he felt that it was turning violent and that the satyagrahis were not properly trained for mass struggle.

Question.13. “Textile industry occupies a unique position in Indian economy “. Support the statement with appropriate arguments.
Answer. The Textile industry occupies a unique position in the Indian Economy because:

  1. It contributes significantly to industrial production (14%).
  2. It employs largest number of people after agriculture, i.e., 35 million persons directly.
  3. Its share in the foreign exchange earnings is significant at about 24.6%.
  4. It contributes 4% towards GDP.
  5. It is the only industry in the country which is self-reliant and complete in the value chain, i.e., from raw material to the highest value added products.

Question.15. How are the challenges to democracy linked to the possibility of political reforms? Explain.
Answer. Broad guidelines for political reforms:

  1. As legal-constitutional changes by themselves cannot overcome challenges to democracy, democratic reforms need to be carried out mainly by political activists, parties, movements and politically conscious citizens.
  2. Any legal change must carefully look at what results it will have on politics. Generally, laws, that seek a ban on something are rather counter-productive; For example, many States have debarred people who have more than two children from contesting Panchayat elections. This has resulted in denial of democratic opportunity to many poor women, which was not intended.
    The best laws are those which empower people to carry out democratic reforms; For example, the Right to Information Act which acts as a watchdog of democracy by controlling corruption.
  3. Democratic reforms are to be brought about principally through political parties. The most important concern should be to increase and improve the quality of political participation by ordinary citizens.
  4. Any proposal for political reforms should think not only about what is a good solution, but also about who will implement it and how. Measures that rely on democratic movements, citizens’ organizations and media are likely to succeed.

Question.21. Describe the process of Unification of Britain.
Answer. Nationalism in Britain was different from the rest of Europe.

  1. Nationalism in Britain was not the result of a sudden uprising or revolution. It was the result of a long drawn out process.
  2. There was no British nation prior to 18th century. The inhabitants of British Isles were ethnic ones—English, Welsh, Scot or Irish. Though each had their own culture and political traditions, the English nation steadily grew in wealth, importance and power and expanded its influence over other nations, such as Scotland.
  3. The British Parliament was dominated by its English members. They tried to suppress Scotland’s distinct culture and political institutions. They could neither speak their language nor could they wear their national dress. A large number of them were driven out of their homeland.
  4. In 1688, through a bloodless revolution the English Parliament seized power from the monarchy and became the instrument to set up a nation-state at its centre.
  5. By the Act of Union in 1707, Scotland was incorporated in the United Kingdom. Though the Irish Catholics were against a union with England, Ireland was forcibly incorporated in United Kingdom in 1801.
  6.  Thus it was parliamentary action and not revolution or war that was the instrument through which the British nation was formed.
  7. A new ‘British Nation’ was formed through propagation of English culture. The symbols of the New Britain—”the British Flag (Union Jack), National Anthem (God save our noble King) and the English language” were promoted, and the older nations became the subordinate partners in the Union.

Or
Describe the ‘Scholar’s Revolt’ of 1868 against the spread of Christianity in Vietnam.
Answer.

  1.  Scholars’ Revolt, 1868. It was an early movement against French control and spread of Christianity. .
  2. It was led by officials at the imperial court angered by the spread of Catholicism and French power.
  3.  There was an uprising in Ngu An and Ha Tien provinces where the Catholic missionaries had been active in converting people to Christianity since the early 17th century. ‘
  4. By the middle of the 18th century, nearly 3,00,000 people had got converted. This had angered the people of these provinces and led to the uprising.
  5. Though this uprising was crushed by the French, it had inspired the people of other regions to rise against the French colonialism.

Question.23. Explain any five factors affecting the location of an industry.
Answer. Factors affecting the location of an industry:

  1. Raw material. Cheap and abundant availability of raw material. Industries which use heavy and perishable raw material have to be located close to the source of raw material.
  2.  Labour. Availability of cheap labour is necessary for keeping the cost of production low.
  3. Power. Cheap and continuous supply of power is extremely necessary for continuity in the production process.
  4.  Capital. It is necessary for developing infrastructure, for the entire manufacturing process and for meeting manufacturing expenditure.
  5. Banking and insurance facilities, favourable government policies are other factors also affect the location of an industry.
    The ‘key’ to the decision of a factory location is least cost so that the venture is profitable.

Question.27. What are Self Help Groups? How do they work? Explain.
Answer. The basic idea/objective of SHGs is to organize rural poor, particularly women belonging to one neighbourhood into small Self Help Groups (15-20 members). These members save regularly and the amount varies from rupees 25-100 or more depending on their ability to save.
The members can take loan from the group itself to meet their requirements. The group charges interest on these loans which is less than the interest charged by money-lenders. After a year or two, with regular savings, the group is eligible for availing loans from the bank. The loan is sanctioned in the name of the group to create self-employment opportunities. All important decisions regarding loan, purpose, amount of interest, non-payment of loan are taken by the group members. For example, small loans are provided to members to release mortgaged land, for buying seeds, fertilizers, etc. Since any instance of non-repayment of loans is dealt with seriously by group members, therefore banks are willing to lend to women belonging to SHGs even though they have no collateral as such.

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