CBSE Board Class 12 Social Science Sample Papers 2009

SAMPLE PAPER 2009
CLASS 12

Social Science

Note: (i) All questions are compulsory. Marks are indicated against each question.

In the given outline map of India mark and label the following:

A union Territory having the highest density of population.

A metropolitan city having the largest population


1.Which of the four cities situated on the bank of the Yamuna river is a holy city 1
of the Hindus.

2.How can the U.N. Security Council deal with an act of aggression against one 1
of the U.N. members?

a) It may let the victim fight its own battle.

b) It may let the victim seek help of any big power

c) It may ask regional organisation to arrange the defence of the victim.

d) It may ask member countries to apply collective security measures of military sanctions.

c) It had no constitution to define the powers of various organs

d) It had no army to enforce its decision

3.Which of the four cities situated on the bank of the Yamuna river is a holy city 1
of the Hindus.
a. Delhi

b. Mathura

c. Agra

d. Hamirpur

4.How can the U.N. Security Council deal with an act of aggression against one 1
of the U.N. members?
a) It may let the victim fight its own battle.

b) It may let the victim seek help of any big power

c) It may ask regional organisation to arrange the defence of the victim.

d) It may ask member countries to apply collective security measures of military
sanctions.

5. Which one of the following is the first country in the world to have a national population policy?1

6. Mention two epics which are remembered as outstanding contributions of 1
Ancient Greek in the field of literature.

7. Which hemisphere has the larger extent of Indian Ocean?

8. The treaty of Versailles contained the seed of the Second World War justify the statement in brief.1

9. After being passed by Loksabha, a Money Bill is sent to Rajya Sabha for consideration on 2nd September. The Rajya Sabha takes no action till the end of the month. What will be the fate of the bill?1

10. List four main features of the Renaissance period?

11. Name any eight factors which influence the climate of India?

12. Define sex ratio. Describe any three factors responsible for the decline in sex ratio in India?4

13. Mention any four Directive Principles of State Policy that promote the establishment of economic democracy?4

14. Mention any four ways by which the Lok Sabha keeps a check on the Council of Ministers?4

15. Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

16. Define the terms jet stream and wind. Give one point of similarity and one 4
point of difference between them?

17. Explain four reasons which are responsible for the rapid population growth 4
in India?

18. Explain any four factors responsible for the growth of national consciousness in India?4

19. Write four differences between union and state list?4

20. How do illiteracy, poverty and communalism act as hindrances in the formulation of sound public opinion? Explain.

21. Explain India’s nuclear policy of no first use?4

22. Explain India’s policy in regard to racial discrimination?4

23. Was the Indo – Soviet Treaty of Friendship of 1971 against the principles of 4
non- alignment? Support your answer giving three reasons?

24. Analyse any four post Second World War developments that accelerated the process of Indian Independence in 1947?4

25. A person encourages untouchability while working in a public office. Which fundamental right is violated and how?4

26. Mention any six contributions of Rama Krishan Mission & Swami 6
Vivekananda to Indian society?

27. Examine the major cause of the Second World War?6

28. How is the Vice President of India elected? Explain three of his functions.6