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SET - B GSEB MAHESH TUTORIALS Batch : SUBJECT : Social Science Date: 10th Std. Chapter # 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17 Marks : 100 Eng. Medium Model Answer Paper Time: 3 Hrs. 1. (C) Tana Riri Festival PART - A 2. (A) Materialistic heritage 3. (C) Ravindra Singh Bisht 4. (A) Pali 5. (C) Desert Soil 6. (B) Protected forest 7. (A) Organic farming 8. (B) 1882 9. (A) Robbery 10. (A) To allow other countries to trade in our country. 11. (D) 21.9% 12. (A) Mauryan 13. (C) Trumpet(Bhungal) 14. (B) Godavari and Krishna 15. (B) Rajtarangini 16. (D) Solitary resources 17. (A) Chilotro 18. (D) Gujarat 19. (A) four 20. (B) Market system 21. (A) 1972 22. (C) Goa 23. (C) Sapta Sindhu 24. (B) Jambur 25. (C) Thanjavur 26. (D) 1, 4, 3, 2 27. (A) India 28. (B) 3 29. (A) They can satisfy maximum demands 30. (C) Homeopathy 31. (A) Relative poor 32. (C) Shikhar 33. (A) National Park 34. (C) Harsha Charit 35. (A) Singing and playing are part of dramatic art. 36. (C) 20 to 30% 37. (D) 2030 38. (B) Bangladesh 39. (C) Individual 40. (C) 1991 41. (B) Rare 42. (D) Sabarmati 43. (B) Amir Khushro 44. (D) 264.04 crore tonnes 45. (C) America, Japan and England 46. (D) Mission Mangalam 47. (C) Andhra Pradesh - Khajuraho temples 48. (D) Bhakhra-Nangal, Chambal Valley, Narmada Valley, Nagarjunsagar 49. (D) Sheikh Burhan was the teacher of Amir Khushro. 50. (A) Tea-slopy land containing Iron-Assam and West Bengal-leading exporter PART - B SECTION - A Answer the following questions : [2 marks] 10 1. Padhar dance is a popular dance style of Surendranagar region. ½ . The people of Padhar community dance with taal and laya of dandiya and ½ manjira. ½ . The dancers create scene like sea waves or like a ship moving on the sea waves. ½ . This type of dance is called Padhar dance. 2. Our motherland has bestowed us with rich and varied heritage. ½ . Knowledge of ‘Sat’, ‘Chit’ and ‘Anand’ are realized from Indian Culture. The values of Indian culture like non-violence and peace have been accepted and admired by the world. ½ . People right from the Indus - Valley civilization till today, have made our coun- try culturally rich and wealthy with their intellectuality, ability, talent and skill. ½ . Many scholars, thinkers, artists, sages, saints, scientist and historians have contributed to the growth and development of our culture. ½ OR 2. Some historians believe that negrate or Negrose are the most ancient inhabitants 1 of India. They came from Africa via Baluchistan to India. ½ . They were black having height of 4 to 5 feet and curly hair. ½ 3. There was an impact of Jainism on Kannada literature. Poet Pampa composed 'Adipuran' and Vikramarjun vijayant'. ½ . Poet Ponna composed 'Shantipuran' ½ . Poet Ranna composed 'Ajitnathpuran' and 'Gada Yudh'. ½ . The poet Pampa, the poet Ponna and the poet Ranna arc known as 'The Trio' of ½ Kannada literature. 4. To prevent soil erosion and to maintain its quality means soil conservation. ½ . The aim of soil conservation is to retain soil particles at their original place. If the soil is not conserved, there are chances of flood and risk against lives ½ and property. If the soil is not conserved, the upper layer of soil which is useful for agricul- ½ ture is destroyed. To stop all these, soil conservation is very necessary. ½ 5. Soil is a determining factor than climate for tobacco cultivation. ½ . Tobacco needs sandy loamy soil. ½ . It requires 20°C temperature. ½ . It needs 100 cms rainfall. Kheda district (Charotar region), Anand, Mehsana, Vadodara, Panchmahal dis- ½ tricts are known for the production of tobacco in Gujarat. SECTION - B Answer the following questions : [2 marks] 10 6. The functions of WTO are :- ½ . To set up a required structure for implementation of agreement related to multinational trade. ½ . It plays very important role in debate and negotiations for multinational trade. It encourages unbiased trade. ½ . WTO observes national policy of member countries and give them suggestion for improvement. ½ OR 6. Disadvantages of Liberalization are : . Monopoly could not be checked in spite of decrease in liberalization. ½ . Agriculture sector was neglected and only industrial sector got encourage- ment. ½ . There has been increase in income inequality. ½ . Foreign debt has increased due to increase in import and decrease in export. ½ 7. India is country with animal lover culture. Tiger, lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, foxes, bear, deer, sambar, rabbit, python, ½ snake, mongoose, lizard, porcupine like many such organisms are seen and found in India. ½ . Asian lions are found only in Gir forest of Gujarat in the entire world. Our religious belief has given a status of God-Goddesses’s vehicle to some ½ animals like tiger, peacock, alligators, eagles etc. Our national currency is highly valued by having the figures of four lions, horse and bull. ½ 8. Brihadishwar temple is situated at Thanjavur. This temple was built by the Chola king named RajaRaj Chola. ½ . So it is also known as Rajrajeshwar temple. ½ . This temple is about 200 feet high. ½ ½ . This is one of the biggest temples of ancient India. 9. Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada are Dravidian languages. ½ . Tamil is the oldest among them. ' Tamil literature is as old as the early centuries of Christian era. According to ancient traditions, three literary gatherings (Sangams) were held. Many sages and poets contributed in it. ½ . Sangam literature consists of themes like politics, war and love. The famous works of Sangam literature are : - 'Ettutokai (Composition of 8 poems) - Patthupattu (Collection of 10 songs) - Tolikappiyam (Grammar) ½ . Thiruvalluvar wrote the book 'Kural' which deals with many aspects of life and religion. 'Shilappadikaram and 'Manimekhalai' are some of the works of early Tamil ½ literature. 10. Leopard belongs to cat family. Leopard is found everywhere in India. ½ . Sometimes total black colour leopards are also seen. ½ . There are large number of leopards in the forests of Gujarat. ½ . Sometimes they come to human settlements. People know it as Cheetah due to misunderstanding and absence of knowl- ½ edge. SECTION - C Answer the following questions : [3 marks] 15 11. Rain water harvesting : . Rain water harvesting is a technique for conservation of water. It is done to increase the ground water. ½ . For rain water harvesting, special methods are used to collect rain water in wells, small dams, ponds, khet talavadi (farm ponds), etc. This raises the ground water level. This water is then used for domestic use and agriculture. ½ Main objectives of rain water harvesting : . To increase the capacity to conserve the ground water and increase the under- ground water table ½ . Reduce water pollution. Improve the quality of ground water . To save the land routes from water logging. Reduce the surface run-off of water ½ . Fulfill the requirement of domestic water requirements during summer and during long dry spells. ½ . Fulfill the increasing demand of water. Make arrangement to store rain water in underground tanks in multistory residence in large cities or to make arrangement so that the water percolates ½ In the ground. 12. The remains of Dholaveera were discovered 2 km away from Dholaveera village ½ at Khadirbet in Bhachau taluka of Kutch. The excavation work of Dholaveera was carried out in 1990 under the guid- ½ ance of Ravindra Singh Bisht. The forts, palaces and walls of Dholaveera town were painted with white colour. ½ . There was fortified wall encirclin the town. ½ . The wall was made up of clay, stone and bricks. ½ . There was a wonderful arrangement for pure and filtered water. ½ OR 12. These caves are situated in Talaja mountain of Bhavnagar district. ½ . It is also known as "Taaldhwajgiti''. ½ . There are 30 caves. ½ . Ebhal Mandep (Sabbakhand) and Chaitya Gruh are the best examples of ½ sculpture and architecture point of view. ½ . The cave architecture of Buddhist religion belongs to the third century. ½ 13. Prevention of wildlife is necessary because many species of birds and animals are endangered and some species are on the verge of extinction or extincted. ½ . We should consider forests as a source of income so that we can save the natu- ral habitats of wildlife. We should maintain balance between the numbers of herbivores and the car- ½ nivores animals in the forest. For that, we should maintain water sources in the forests and restrict grazing of domestic animals. ½ . Strict laws against hunting should be framed and they should be implemented strictly. Illegal mining and cutting of trees should be stopped and for that, heavy pun- ishment and fine should be imposed. ½ . Proper arrangements during their procreative period should be made so that they would not be disturbed. We should make sure that activities like fishing, forest-product gathering, tour- ism in forest do not create adverse effect on wildlife ½ . We should arrange programmes about preservation of wildlife to bring aware- ness in the society. If the wildlife protection force is inactive, then pressure should be brought on ½ them and this work should be given priority. 14. It is an economy where private and public sector coexist . They both are complementary to each other rather than competitor. ½ Main Features . Both government and private sector owns resources and both take part in eco- ½ nomic activities. Private sector produces commodities to get profit where as government sector ½ either to social welfare or give facilities to private sector. Private sector take their own decision according to government laws. ½ . There is control on government on wastage of resources and monopoly. Government can control production of luxurious commodities by levying heavy taxes on them. ½ . In mixed economy country tries to take advantage of both system i.e. Market system and Socialist system and minimize the drawbacks of it. ½ 15. Wheat is the second most important crop of our country after Paddy. ½ . About 2/3 of the total production of wheat is obtained from Punjab, Haryana ½ and Western Uttar Pradesh.
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    B.A. (HISTORY) PART -2 PAPER-3 DR. MD.NEYAZ HUSSAIN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR & HOD PG DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY MAHARAJA COLLEGE, VKSU , ARA (BIHAR) Religion and Literature They were great patrons of literature and religion. The three main religions flourished during this period are Brahminism, Jainism and Buddhism. The opening verse in the Rashtrakuta copper plates pays homage to both Siva and Vishnu. The Rashtrakuta seals contained either the Eagle or the Garuda. Later king leaned towards Jainism. Jainism was highly popular Tolerance was the keynote of the Rashtrakuta rulers. There was complete harmony among the adherents of different religions. Magnificent temples were erected and endowments were granted by the Rashtrakuta rulers. In the field of literature the contribution of the Rashtrakuta is at once rich and many sided. This period witnessed the beginning of Kannada literature. The earliest Kannada literature can only be traced from the Rashtrakuta period . According to Kavirajmarga, written by Amoghavarsa, Vimaladoya, Nagarjuna, Jayabandhu, Durvinita and others were notable Kannada prose writers. Among the poets Kavisara, Pandita, Chandra and Lokapala are named as most admired. Asasa, the author of Vardhamanacharita, Guanvarma the author of Neminathpurana and Gunanandi were living in this period. Harisena, the spiritual preceptor of Amoghavarsa composed the Harivansa. Krishna III was a liberal patron of literature. In his court flourished many great Kannada poets-Pampa- Ponna and Chavudraya. Chavudraya has written a prose work Chavudrayapurana. Pampa wrote Adipurana. The poet laureate of the time was Ponna who wrote Santipurana for which he received the title Ubhaya Kavichakravartin . Sanskrit literature also flourished to a great extent Sakatayana was an eminent scholar in Saskrit and he was the author of Savdanusasana.