Kerala Plus Two Question Paper 2024 Gandhian Studies

Kerala Board

Question Paper
2024

Reg. No. : ......................................
SY-540 Name : ...........................................

SECOND YEAR HIGHER SECONDARY EXAMINATION, MARCH – 2024

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.

 Read the instructions carefully.

 Malayalam version of the questions is also provided.

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

SY-540 1 P.T.O.

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

1. Which parliament is considered the mother of parliament ?

2. ___________ is considered as the quintessence of Gandhian ideas.

3. Who was the Chairman of Wardha Educational Conference of 1937 ?

4. Which Gandhian concept was recommended in National Education Policy of 1968 ?

5. Gandhiji practised _______ as the means to resolve conflicts.

6. Name the person who founded Lok Biradari Prakalp in 1973.

7. Which movement is working against gender discrimination ?

8. Janata Government of 1978 introduced ________ programme to uplift the poorest of
the poor.
(a) Food for work programme

(b) Area oriented programme

(c) Antyodaya programme

9. ________ empire was divided into several provinces called ‘Deshakhadakams’ for the
convenience of administration.

10. The word ‘Panchayat’ literally meant governance by a council of ________ members.

11. Name the Indian Economist who created Human Development Index (HDI).

SY-540 2

1  11    8  .
1  . (8  1 = 8)
1.     ?

2.     ______ .

3. 1937-      ?

4. 1968-     
 ?

5.     ________ .

6. 1973-       ?

7.    ?

8.     1978- 
 _________  .
(a)    
(b)   
(c)  

9.   ________   
   .

10.     _______ 
.

11.  (HDI)    
.

SY-540 3 P.T.O.

12. Match the following tables : (4  1 = 4)
(a) Medha Patkar – Navadhanya Movement

(b) Sundarlal Bahuguna – Green Political Party

(c) Dr. Vandanashiva – Chipko Movement

(d) Petra Kelly – Narmada Bachao Andolan

Answer any 4 questions from 13 to 17. Each carries 2 scores. (4  2 = 8)

13. Briefly explain Gandhiji’s views on Mechanization.

14. Gandhian education is called as a Holistic model. Write any two reasons.

15. Write a short note on the place of teacher in Basic Education.

16. Briefly explain any two basic elements of rural development.

17. Write a short note on Gandhian vision of Panchayati Raj.

Answer any 4 questions from 18 to 22. Each carries 3 scores. (4  3 = 12)

18. Peace is understood in two ways. Explain it.

19. Write any six characteristics of Social Change.

20. Prepare a note on Bhoodan Movement.

21. Briefly explain sustainable development.

22. Write a note on Chipko Movement.

SY-540 4

12.   : (4  1 = 4)
(a)   –  
(b)   –   
(c) .  –  
(d)   –   

13  17    4  .
2  . (4  2 = 8)
13.     .

14.      . 
  .

15.      
.

16.       
.

17.      .

18  22    4  .
3  . (4  3 = 12)
18.     .  .

19.      .

20.     .

21.    .

22.     .

SY-540 5 P.T.O.

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

23. Specify various types of conflict resolution methods.

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

25. Prepare a note on any four objectives of rural development.

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

27. Explain displacement and marginalisation.

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

28. Prepare an essay on ‘Contents of Basic Education’.

29. Explain any three programmes from the given list :

(1) NRHM

(2) MGNREGA

(3) Kudumbasree

(4) IRDP

(5) DWCRA

30. Explain the causes and effects of air pollution and water pollution.
____________

SY-540 6

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

24.      
 .

25.       
.

26. 73-      
 .

27.    .

28  30    2  .
6  . (2  6 = 12)
28. ‘  ’   
.

29.        :
(1) NRHM
(2) MGNREGA
(3) 
(4) IRDP
(5) DWCRA

30.     
  ?
__________

SY-540 7 P.T.O.

SY-540 8

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