NIOS Class 12 Question Paper 2021 (Oct) Military Studies

This Question Paper consists of 28 questions including 1 figure and 6 printed pages.
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General Instructions:
1. Candidate must write his/her Roll Number on the first page of the Question Paper.
2. Please check the Question Paper to verify that the total pages and total number of questions contained in the
Question Paper are the same as those printed on the top of the first page. Also check to see that the questions are
in sequential order.
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places will lead to disqualification of the candidate.
4. Write your Question Paper Code No. 62/ SS / N - A on the Answer-Book.
S. (a) The Question Paper is in English/Hindi medium only. However, if you wish, you can answer in anyone
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MILIT ARY STUDIES
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[ Maximum Marks : 100
Time: 3 Hours]
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Note: (i) All questions are compulsory and carry marks as indicated against each question.
(ii) Each question from Question Nos. 1 to 4 has four alternatives - (A), (B), (C) and (D)
out of which one is most appropriate. Choose the correct answer among the four
alternatives and write it in your answer-book against the number of the question. No
extra time is allotted for attempting for attempting multiple choice questions.

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1. What type of weapon were used in the Stone age? 1

(A) Spear, wedge, mace

(B) Long spear, bow and arrow, chariots

(C) Tridents, guns, musket

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2. Which one of the following statements is true about the Special Frontier Force (SFF)? 1
(A) It works in close co-operationwith the Indian Navy.
(B) It was establishedunder the direct supervision of the Prime Minister.
(C) Its present day role consistsof Preventingcrossborder crime and smuggling.
(D) It has been trained to track, hunt and eliminate small naxalite groups.
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3. Which of the followingminerals is used for the weapon production ? 1
(A) Gypsum (B) Mica (C) Thorium (D) Manganese
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4. Which one of the followingis the appropriate meaning of the term 'strategy' ? 1
(A) It regulates economicsresourcesof the country.
(B) It is a trick to deceivethe enemy.
(C) It is a planning to deal with the distribution of population.
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5. What is meant by the art of warfare? 2
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6. What is armoured corps? What major role does it play? 1+1=2
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7. Mention any four elements of maritime security. 4x1f2=2
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8. Highlight the two main factors on which the modernisation of Armed Forces depends upon.
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9. Explain nuclear fusion with the help of an example. 1+1=2
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11. Describe any four important aspects of Military Studies. 4xl=4
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12. Write the composition of Sub Division of the Army from a section to the command.
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13. Describe any four elements included in the maritime zone recognised under international
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15. How has the Indian Armed Forces modernised itself? Explain any four such achievements.
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16. Describeany four actions that have been taken for the modernisation of the Navy to meet
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17. With the help of a diagram, explain what a nuclear chain reaction is ? 4
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18. Mention any four types of Endo-Atmosphericbursts and describe any two of them. 2+2=4
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19. What does Cyber propaganda aim at? Explain any four. 4xl=4
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20. Matchthe U.N missionsin column' A' with the respectivecountrieswhere they are operating
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21. Describe the composition and vision of the National Disaster Management Authority
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22. 'The Indian Army has been playing a direct role in fighting insurgency and terrorism in
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23. Bring out distinctions between the armies of the ancient age and those of the medieval age
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24. Why is the Assam Rifles called the oldest paramilitary force of India? Highlight any four
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25. Explain the salient features of the four physiographic divisions of India. 4x11/2=6

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26. Highlight the role and importance of Indian Air Force. 6
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27. Explain any three causes responsible for the emergence of cyber crime. Mention any three
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28. Define peace keeping. Explain the three types of peace keeping operations. 11/2+4%=6

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