Kerala Plus Two Question Paper 2025 Gandhian Studies

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SY-440
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Name : ...........................................

SECOND YEAR HIGHER SECONDARY EXAMINATION, MARCH 2025

Part – III Time : 2 Hours
GANDHIAN STUDIES Cool-off time : 15 Minutes
Maximum : 60 Scores

General Instructions to Candidates :

 There is a ‘Cool-off time’ of 15 minutes in addition to the writing time.
 Use the ‘Cool-off time’ to get familiar with questions and to plan your answers.
 Read questions carefully before answering.
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 Malayalam version of the questions is also provided.

 
    15  ‘  ’ .
 ‘  ’    
 .
      .
    .
   .

SY-440 1 P.T.O.

Answer any 8 questions from 1 to 11. Each carries 1 score. (8  1 = 8)

1. Who was the Chairman of 1937 Wardha Conference ?

2. Article _____ of the Indian Constitution seeking to provide free and compulsory
education for all children upto the age of 14.

3. Name the book which is considered as the quintessence of Gandhian ideas.

4. Any form of denial of basic human needs is considered as _____ .

5. Recognise a non-violent social movement led by Gandhiji in India.

6. Name the committee which suggested two tier system of Panchayat Raj.

7. Name the propounder of Appropriate technology.

8. _____ is the total value of all final goods and services produced in a particular
economy within a country’s border in a given year.

9. Environmental Day is celebrated on _____ every year.

10. The basic unit of administration in ancient India is _____ .

11. Find out the social movement found by Vinoba Bhave.

SY-440 2

1  11    8  .
1  . (8  1 = 8)
1. 1937     .

2.   ______    14   
    
.

3.        ?

4.      ________
 .

5.        
 .

6.       
.

7.        ?

8.       
    _________.

9.   ________      .

10.      _______ .

11.       .

SY-440 3 P.T.O.

12. Match the following : (4  1 = 4)
A B

(a) NABARD – Silver Bullet

(b) NRHM – Provide open irrigation wells

(c) MWS – National Bank for Agriculture

(d) MGNREGA – Strengthening Health System

Answer any 4 questions from 13 to 17. Each carries 2 scores. (4  2 = 8)
13. Mention any two fundamental principles of Balwantrai Mehta Committee for
democratic decentralization.

14. Explain the meaning and functions of conflict.

15. Prepare a short note on peace education.

16. List out any four types of social movements.

17. Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) had a great role in rural development. Do
you agree with this ? Specify.

Answer any 4 questions from 18 to 22. Each carries 3 scores. (4  3 = 12)
18. Briefly explain Gandhiji’s views on Mechanization.

19. There are three basic elements in Rural Development. Explain them.

20. Explain negative peace and positive peace.

21. Development is a widely debated concept. Define development and explain its
dimensions.

22. Displacement is one of the major development problem directly affecting the people.
Explain.

SY-440 4

12.   : (4  1 = 4)
A B
(a)  (NABARD) –  
(b)    –  
(NRHM)
(c)     (MWS) –   
(d)    –   
   
(MGNREGA)

13  17    4  .
2  . (4  2 = 8)
13.     
     .

14.    .

15.      .

16.     .

17.      .
   . .

18  22    4  .
3  . (4  3 = 12)
18.     .

19.    3   . 
.

20.  ,   
.

21.      .  
    .

22.       .
.
SY-440 5 P.T.O.

Answer any 4 questions from 23 to 27. Each carries 4 scores. (4  4 = 16)

23. Explain four characteristics of both true civilization and modern civilization.

24. Basic education is one of the greatest contribution of Gandhiji to India. Write any
eight merits of Basic education.

25. Prepare an essay on any two environmental movements in India.

26. Prepare a note on the causes of silent valley agitation.

27. Give a detailed report on 73rd Amendment Act and its features.

Answer any 2 questions from 28 to 30. Each carries 6 scores. (2  6 = 12)

28. Prepare an essay which analyses the various features of Wardha Scheme of Education.

29. Kudumbasree is a major poverty eradication programme in Kerala. Explain its
structure and significance.

30. One of the main environmental problem we face today is Air pollution. Prepare an
essay on the causes and consequences of air pollution.
____________

SY-440 6

23  27    4  .
4  . (4  4 = 16)
23.     
  .

24.      
.     
.

25.       
 .

26.        .

27. 73-      
  .

28  30    2  .
6  . (2  6 = 12)
28.       
 .

29.     .
   .

30.         .
      
 .
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SY-440 7 P.T.O.

SY-440 8