Gujarat Board Class 12 Social Science Sample Papers 2011

Social Science
Class 12

Q.1. Mention any four measures taken by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan to modernise the
Muslim Community? ( 2)

Q.2. Explain the importance of the Sangam literature in the history of South India.  (2)

Q.3. Name the terminal stations of ‘North-South’ and ‘E ast-West’ corridors.  (4 x ½ = 2 )

Q.4. Define the term ‘Tsunami’. Write two causes of gen eration of tsunami. ( 1 + 1 = 2)

Q.5. Why is Raja Rammohan Roy called the father of mode rn India? Give two points.  (2x 1 = 2 )

Q.6. Why is conservation of natural resources necessary ? Give two reasons.  (2 x 1 = 2 )

Q.7. Why is dense railway network found in the great pl ains of India? Give two reasons.(2 x 1 = 2)

Q.8. Explain the two components of liberalisation.  (2 x 1 = 2)

Q.9. Explain any two reasons responsible for the unfavo urable sex ratio in India.  (2 x 1 =2 )

Q.10. What steps have been taken by the Government of In dia in the interest of ‘Other
Backward Classes’ (OBC)? Explain any two steps.  (2 x 1 = 2)

Q.11. Suggest any four measures to protect buildings fro m flood.  (4 x ½ = 2 ) 

Q.12.  Name the grand architectural structure of the ‘Mugh al Period’ given on page 99
and also write any two characteristics of it.  (1 + 1 = 2)

Note: The following question is for Blind Candidates onl y in lieu of Q. No. 12.
Name the building which is described as ‘the dream  in marble’. Write any two of its
characteristics.  (1 + 1 = 2)                                                    

Q.13. What is Child Labour? State three provisions made  in the Constitution of India for
the protection and development of children. ( 1 + 3 = 4)

Q.14. Examine the role of the Revolutionaries in the Fre edom Movement of India.  (4)
Or
Explain the contribution of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar  Tilak in the Indian Freedom
Movement.

Q.15 Distinguish between ‘dry land farming and ‘wet lan d farming’ by stating four
points. 
Or
Why is subsistence agriculture still practised in c ertain parts of the country? Give four
reasons.( 4 x 1 = 4)

Q.16. Why is conservation of mineral resources essential ? Explain any two steps of
conserving minerals.  (2 + 2 = 4)

Q.17. “Non-Aligned Movement is still a definite force in the world”. Support the
statement with four examples.  (4 x 1 = 4)

Q.18. How is disaster managed at National and State leve l? Explain . ( 2 + 2 = 4 )
Or
Explain any four natural factors responsible for la ndslides.( 4 x 1 = 4)                                                  

Q.19.  Study the map of India given below showing textile  industries and answer the –
questions that follow:  (2 + 2 = 4)
 
(19.1) Which two States have the largest number of cotton textile centres?
(19.2) Give two reasons for the development of cotton tex tile industry in these States.

Q.20. “Poverty and occupation are directly linked to eac h other” Substantiate this
statement with four arguments.  (4 x 1 = 4)

Q.21. Explain with examples how the Revolt of 1857 made  the Indian people politically
conscious more than before.  (6)
Or
Explain the developments which led to the launching of Non-Cooperation Movement.
Why did this movement fail?

Q.22. Describe the six rights of consumers.  (6 x 1 = 6 ) 
Or
Describe any six common ways in which consumers are exploited by manufacturers and
traders. 

Q.23. Why are some river valley projects called ‘Multipu rpose Projects’? Explain any
five purposes fulfilled by multipurpose projects.  (1 + 5 = 6)                                                  
Or
What is rainwater harvesting? Explain five objectiv es of rainwater harvesting.

Q.24.
a.i. On the given political outline map of India (24 a), a place is shown by no.
1, where ‘Quit India Movement’ started. Write the c orrect name of the
place on the line drawn on the map.  (1)
ii. On the same map shade and name the State where ‘Sun Temple’ is
situated.  (1)

b. On the given political outline map of India (24 b a nd c) on page 104 are shown
four geographical features by A, B, C and D. Identi fy these features with the help
of map key and write their correct names on the lin e marked against each in the
map.  (4x1=4)
Or
On the same given political outline map of India (2 4 b and c) locate and label the
following: 
i. Koyali Oil Refinery
ii. Kalpakkam Nuclear Power Station
iii. Bhilai Iron and Steel Plant
iv. Kolkata Sea Port                                                   
                  
Note: The following question is for the Blind Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 24 (a andb).
a. When and where did the ‘Quit Indian Movement’ start ?  (1 + 1 = 2)
b. Name the State where Koyali Oil Refinery is situate d.  (1)
c. In which State is Kalpakkam Nuclear Power Centre lo cated?( 1)
d. Name the State where Bhilai Iron and Steel Plant is located.  (1)
e. In which State is Kolkata Sea Port located?  (1)