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This Booklet contains 80 printed pages.
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Main Test Booklet No.
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PART—I / ^mJççI
CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND PEDAGOGY / ~mb {dH$mg d {ejmemÛ

Direction : Answer the following questions (Q. Nos. 1 to 30) by selecting the correct/most
appropriate options.
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1. Read the following statements :
Assertion (A) : The purpose of administering intelligence tests and extended observation
should be to compare children in specific domains and abilities.
Reason (R) : Intelligence is an innate ability and cannot be nurtured.
Choose the correct option.
(1) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(2) A is true but R is false.
(3) Both A and R are false.
(4) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

{ZÂZ{b{IV H$WZm| H$mo n{ãT>E :
A{^H$WZ (A) : ~w{’ narjU Am°a {dÒVm[aV AdbmoH$Z Ho$ gßMmbZ H$m C‘oÌ` ~Ém| H$s {d{eÔ> Am`m_ Am°a j_VmAm| _| VwbZm
H$aZm hmoZm Mm{hEü&
H$maU (R) : ~w{’_Œmm EH$ O›_OmV j_Vm h° Am°a Bgo nmo{fV Zht {H$`m Om gH$Vm h°ü&
ghr {dH$În Mw{ZEü&
(1) A Am°a R XmoZm| ghr h¢ bo{H$Z A H$s R ghr Ï`mª`m Zht H$aVm h°ü&
(2) A ghr h° bo{H$Z R JbV h°ü&
(3) A Am°a R XmoZm| JbV h¢ü&
(4) A Am°a R XmoZm| ghr h¢ VWm A H$s R ghr Ï`mª`m H$aVm h°ü&

2. A teacher who consciously takes examples of scientists of all genders in her middle school
classroom is trying to—
(1) reinforce gender discrimination.
(2) enable gender identity.
(3) construct gender constancy.
(4) break gender stereotypes.

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(1) OoßS>a ^oX^md H$mo _O~yV H$aoü&
(2) O|S>a nhMmZ H$mo gj_ H$aoü&
(3) O|S>a pÒWaVm H$m {Z_m©U H$aoü&
(4) O|S>a Í${ãT>`m| H$mo VmoãS>oü&

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3. Read the following statements :

Assertion (A) : All girls are hardworking and sincere while boys are intelligent and
dominating.

Reason (R) : Two distinctive biological brains produce all differences in physical and
cognitive skills as well as personalities and temperament in girls and boys.

Choose the correct option.
(1) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(2) A is true but R is false.
(3) Both A and R are false.
(4) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

{ZÂZ{b{IV H$WZm| H$mo n{ãT>E :

A{^H$WZ (A) : g^r bãS>{H$`m± _ohZVr Am°a B©_mZXma hmoVr h¢ O~{H$ bãS>Ho$ ~w{’_mZ Am°a amo~Xma hmoVo h¢ü&
H$maU (R) : Xmo {d{eÔ> O°{dH$ _pÒVÓH$ bãS>{H$`m| Am°a bãS>H$m| _| emar[aH$ Am°a gßkmZmÀ_H$ H$m°eb Ho$ gmW-gmW Ï`{∫$Àd Am°a
Òd^md _| g^r _V^oXm| H$m CÀnmXZ H$aVo h¢ü&

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(1) A Am°a R XmoZm| ghr h¢ bo{H$Z A H$s R ghr Ï`mª`m Zht H$aVm h°ü&

(2) A ghr h° bo{H$Z R JbV h°ü&

(3) A Am°a R XmoZm| JbV h¢ü&

(4) A Am°a R XmoZm| ghr h¢ VWm A H$s R ghr Ï`mª`m H$aVm h°ü&

4. Individual differences in learning preferences of students should be seen as—
(1) cognitive abnormality among some children.
(2) developmental deficits among some children.
(3) normal depiction of diversity.
(4) abnormal parameter of their differing IQ levels.

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(1) Hw$N> ~Ém| _| gßkmZmÀ_H$ Agm_m›`Vm

(2) Hw$N> ~Ém| _| {dH$mgmÀ_H$ H${_`m±

(3) {d{dYVm H$m gm_m›` {MÃU

(4) CZHo$ AbJ-AbJ ~w{’-bp„Y ÒVam| H$m Agm_m›` _mnXßS>

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5. The kind of assessment in which a student’s scores are compared with the average
performance of other students is called
(1) format-referenced. (2) norm-referenced.
(3) self-referenced. (4) criteria-referenced.

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(iii) Assessments should create fear and stress among students to get them to learn.
(iv) Assessments should be standardized and norm-referenced.
Choose the correct option.
(1) (i), (ii) (2) (ii), (iii), (iv)
(3) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) (4) (i), (iii)
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(iv) AmH$bZ _mZH$sH•$V Am°a _mZH$-gßX{^©V hmoZo Mm{hEü&

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(1) (i), (ii) (2) (ii), (iii), (iv)
(3) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) (4) (i), (iii)

7. Which of the following questions would promote higher-order critical and analytical thinking
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(2) AI~mam| Ho$ boI nãT>| Am°a ZE e„Xm| H$s gyMr ~ZmE±ü&
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(4) EH$ hr KQ>Zm H$mo Xem©Zo dmbo Xmo AI~mam| Ho$ boIm| _| {Z{hV _m›`VmAm| H$s nhMmZ H$a|ü&

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8. Read the following statements :
Assertion (A) : Students with poor writing abilities are often stereotyped by their teachers as
‘intellectually disabled’.
Reason (R) : Teachers tend to have implicit bias and hold assumptions about students’
learning behaviours that can affect students’ growth.

Choose the correct option.
(1) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(2) A is true but R is false.
(3) Both A and R are false.
(4) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

{ZÂZ{b{IV H$WZm| H$mo n{ãT>E :
A{^H$WZ (A) : Iam~ boIZ j_Vm dmbo N>mÃm| H$mo Aäga CZHo$ {ejH$m| ¤mam "~m°{’H$ Í$n go Aj_' Ho$ Í$n _| {M{ÃV {H$`m OmVm
h°ü&
H$maU (R) : {ejH$m| _| AßV{Z©{hV nydm©J´h hmoVo h¢ Am°a N>mÃm| Ho$ grIZo Ho$ Ï`dhma Ho$ ~mao _| YmaUm aIVo h¢ Omo N>mÃm| Ho$ {dH$mg
H$mo ‡^m{dV H$a gH$Vo h¢ü&

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(1) A Am°a R XmoZm| ghr h¢ bo{H$Z A H$s R ghr Ï`mª`m Zht H$aVm h°ü&
(2) A ghr h° bo{H$Z R JbV h°ü&
(3) A Am°a R XmoZm| JbV h¢ü&
(4) A Am°a R XmoZm| ghr h¢ VWm A H$s R ghr Ï`mª`m H$aVm h°ü&

9. Which of the following is not a way to promote diversity in the classroom?
(1) Encouraging students to express their unique identities and cultures
(2) Adapting behaviour based on stereotyping students according to their backgrounds and
cultures
(3) Providing opportunities for students to interact with individuals from different
backgrounds and cultures
(4) Incorporating a variety of perspectives and experiences in the curriculum

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(1) {d⁄m{W©`m| H$mo CZH$s AZyR>r nhMmZ Am°a gßÒH•${V`m| H$mo Ï`∫$ H$aZo Ho$ {bE ‡moÀgm{hV H$aZm
(2) {d⁄m{W©`m| H$s n•>^y{_ Am°a gßÒH•${V`m| Ho$ AmYma na nydm©J´h Ho$ AZwHy$b Ï`dhma H$aZm
(3) AbJ-AbJ n•>^y{_ Am°a gßÒH•${V`m| Ho$ Ï`{∫$`m| Ho$ gmW ~mVMrV H$aZo Ho$ {bE {d⁄m{W©`m| H$mo Adga ‡XmZ H$aZm
(4) nmR>ÁH´$_ _| {d{^fi —{Ô>H$moUm| Am°a AZw^dm| H$mo em{_b H$aZm

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10. Which of the following is the correct match of learning disability and challenge caused by it?
(1) Dysgraphia—Impacts fine motor skills and spelling
(2) Dyslexia—Impacts ability to learn numbers and arithmetic operations
(3) Dyspraxia—Impacts ability to see, hear and talk properly
(4) Dyscalculia—Impacts ability to read and language processing skills

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(2) nR>Z d°H$Î`ççgߪ`mAm| Am°a AßH$J{UVr` gß{H´$`mAm| H$s grIZo H$s j_Vm H$mo ‡^m{dV H$aVm h°
(3) J{Vg_›d` d°H$Î`ççR>rH$ go XoI, gwZ d ~mob nmZo H$s j_Vm H$mo ‡^m{dV H$aVm h°
(4) JwUO d°H$Î`ççnãT>Zo H$s j_Vm Am°a ^mfm ‡gßÒH$aU H$m°eb H$mo ‡^m{dV H$aVm h°

11. Students struggling with ‘autism’ show ease at
(1) eye contact during conversation. (2) familiar and predictable routines.
(3) rapid transitions between activities. (4) communication with strangers.

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(1) ~mVMrV Ho$ Xm°amZ Am±Im| H$m gßnH©$ ÒWm{nV H$aZo _|ü& (2) n[a{MV Am°a nydm©Zw_o` {XZM`m© H$m nmbZ H$aZo _|ü&
(3) J{V{d{Y`m| Ho$ ~rM VoµOr go ~Xbmd H$aZo _|ü& (4) AOZ{~`m| Ho$ gmW gßdmX H$aZo _|ü&
12. Which of the following statements is not correct about gifted children?
(1) Children can be gifted in more than one kind of intelligence.
(2) Gifted children are born with extraordinary abilities and potential that need to be
nurtured.
(3) Gifted children have lower sense of curiosity and poor imagination skills.
(4) Children can be gifted at different levels and some can have some kind of disability also.

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(1) ~Éo EH$ go A{YH$ ‡H$ma H$s ~w{’ _| ‡{V^membr hmo gH$Vo h¢ü&
(2) ‡{V^membr ~Éo {deof j_VmAm| Am°a gm_œ`© Ho$ gmW n°Xm hmoVo h¢ {O›h| {dH${gV H$aZo H$s AmdÌ`H$Vm hmoVr h°ü&
(3) ‡{V^membr ~Ém| _| {Okmgm H$s ^mdZm H$_ hmoVr h° Am°a CZH$s H$ÎnZme{∫$ ^r H$_µOmoa hmoVr h°ü&
(4) ~Éo {d{^fi ÒVam| na ‡{V^membr hmo gH$Vo h¢ Am°a Hw$N> _| {H$gr ‡H$ma H$s Aj_Vm ^r hmo gH$Vr h°üü&
13. Error analysis by students
(1) hinders metacognitive skills of students.
(2) is a futile activity in process of learning.
(3) supports students in retaining their learning.
(4) creates further gaps in students’ understanding.

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(2) A{YJ_ ‡{H´$`m _| EH$ {ZaW©H$ J{V{d{Y h°ü&
(3) {d⁄m{W©`m| Ho$ {bE A{YJ_ H$mo Ò_•{V _| ~ZmE aIZo _| ghm`Vm ‡XmZ H$aVm h°ü&
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(1) Declarative knowledge is also known as analytical knowledge.
(2) Procedural knowledge is generally process-oriented in nature.
(3) Procedural knowledge tells the factual knowledge about something.
(4) Declarative knowledge emphasizes how to do something.

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(1) long, short (2) short, short
(3) short, long (4) long, long

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(2) A is true but R is false.
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(2) A ghr h° bo{H$Z R JbV h°ü&
(3) A Am°a R XmoZm| JbV h¢ü&
(4) A Am°a R XmoZm| ghr h¢ VWm A H$s R ghr Ï`mª`m H$aVm h°ü&

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17. In guided discovery approach of learning
(1) no prior planning or previous knowledge is required.
(2) opportunities are provided to learners to construct knowledge for themselves.
(3) teacher acts as a dictator and learners act as listeners.
(4) learners are left on their own without any kind of intervention by teacher.

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(2) {ejm{W©`m| H$mo Òd`ß Ho$ {bE kmZ H$s aMZm H$aZo Ho$ Adga ‡XmZ {H$E OmVo h¢ü&
(3) {ejH$ EH$ VmZmemh Ho$ Í$n _| H$m`© H$aVm h° Am°a {ejmWu lmoVmAm| Ho$ Í$n _| H$m`© H$aVo h¢ü&
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18. Which of the following strategies is not effective while developing conceptual understanding
in children?
(1) Presenting non-examples to show what the concept is not
(2) Asking students to generate their own examples
(3) Asking students to memorize the definition as it is
(4) Presenting a wide range of examples in diverse contexts

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(2) {d⁄m{W©`m| go AnZo Òd`ß Ho$ CXmhaU ‡ÒVwV H$aZo Ho$ {bE H$hZm
(3) {d⁄m{W©`m| go n[a^mfm H$mo ¡`m| H$m À`m| `mX H$aZo Ho$ {bE H$hZm
(4) {d{dY gßX^m] _| CXmhaUm| H$s EH$ {dÒV•V ˚mß•Ibm ‡ÒVwV H$aZm

19. An active middle school classroom should be founded on the theoretical principles of
(1) psychodynamism
(2) social constructivism
(3) psychoanalysis
(4) behaviourism

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(1) _ZmoJÀ`mÀ_H$Vm
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20. Read the following statements :
Assertion (A) : Empathy depends on the ability to understand that others have feelings and to
gauge their feelings.
Reason (R) : Emotions and cognition are not related to each other.
Choose the correct option.
(1) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(2) A is true but R is false.
(3) Both A and R are false.
(4) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
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(2) A ghr h° bo{H$Z R JbV h°ü&
(3) A Am°a R XmoZm| JbV h¢ü&
(4) A Am°a R XmoZm| ghr h¢ VWm A H$s R ghr Ï`mª`m H$aVm h°ü&

21. A middle school teacher can enable students become strategic self-motivated learners by—
(1) providing varied forms of reinforcement for every task completed.
(2) dictating well-prepared answers to questions in the textbook.
(3) stressing upon objective-type testing at the end of the term.
(4) encouraging students to develop their metacognitive knowledge and skills.
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22. Which of the following exemplifies intrinsic motivation?
(1) Motivation driven by personal interest or enjoyment of the task
(2) Motivation driven by competition with others
(3) Motivation driven by gaining the appreciation of others
(4) Motivation driven by external rewards
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(2) Xygam| Ho$ gmW ‡{VÒnYm© go A{^‡o[aV A{^‡oaUm
(3) Xygam| H$s ‡eßgm ‡m· H$aZo go A{^‡o[aV A{^‡oaUm
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23. Which debate is highlighted in the following question?

“Does an individual’s biologically determined sex bring with it all the characteristics
that define one’s socially constructed gender?”

(1) Continuous-Discontinuous view of development

(2) Stable-Unstable view of development
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25. Read the following statements :
Assertion (A) : Children learn values and norms of the society in overt as well as covert ways.
Reason (R) : Socialization is the simple process of passing on customs and rituals of the
society.

Choose the correct option.
(1) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(2) A is true but R is false.
(3) Both A and R are false.
(4) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

{ZÂZ{b{IV H$WZm| H$mo n{ãT>E :
A{^H$WZ (A) : ~Éo g_mO Ho$ _yÎ`m| Am°a _mZXßS>m| H$mo ‡À`j Am°a A‡À`j VarH$m| go grIVo h¢ü&
H$maU (R) : g_mOrH$aU g_mO Ho$ ar{V-[admOm| Am°a AZw>mZm| H$mo nm[aV H$aZo H$s EH$ gab ‡{H´$`m h°ü&

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(2) A ghr h° bo{H$Z R JbV h°ü&
(3) A Am°a R XmoZm| JbV h¢ü&
(4) A Am°a R XmoZm| ghr h¢ VWm A H$s R ghr Ï`mª`m H$aVm h°ü&

26. As per Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, which of the following abilities
distinguishes formal operational thinking from concrete operational thinking?
(1) Conservation (2) Object permanence
(3) Symbolic play (4) Abstract logic

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_yV© gß{H´$`mÀ_H$ gmoM go {^fi H$aVr h°?
(1) gßajU (2) dÒVw ÒWm{`Àd
(3) ‡VrH$mÀ_H$ Iob (4) A_yV© VH©$

27. A significant critique of Jean Piaget is that he failed to adequately consider the influence of
_____ on development.
(1) culture (2) experience
(3) activity (4) maturation

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28. Which of the following is a correctly matched pair?
(1) Good boy-Good girl orientation—Greatest good for greater numbers
(2) Law and Order orientation—Upholding principles of social justice for humanity
(3) Social Contract orientation—Consideration of perception of others
(4) Punishment and Obedience orientation—Avoidance of bad consequences

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(3) gm_m{OH$ AZw~ßY C›_wIrH$aUççXygamoß H$s YmaUm na ‹`mZ
(4) XßS> Am°a AmkmH$m[aVm C›_wIrH$aUçç~wao n[aUm_m| go ~Mmd

29. Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky are similar in their belief that
(1) language influences and determines thought.
(2) culture has a profound effect on the learning.
(3) development of children takes place in stage-like progression.
(4) children are involved in the process of meaning making.

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(1) ^mfm gßkmZ H$mo ‡^m{dV Am°a {ZYm©[aV H$aVr h°ü&
(2) gßÒH•${V H$m grIZo na Jham ‡^md nãS>Vm h°ü&
(3) ~Ém| H$m {dH$mg MaUm| _| hmoVm h°ü&
(4) ~Éo AW©-{Z_m©U H$s ‡{H´$`m _| em{_b hmoVo h¢ü&

30. Lev Vygotsky proposed that
(1) children’s thinking is ‘quantitatively’ different from adults.
(2) children’s thinking is ‘qualitatively’ different from adults.
(3) children have a lot of potential which includes tasks they can do with the others’ support.
(4) children are born ‘unruly’ and society needs to teach them social behaviours.

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(2) ~Ém| H$s gmoM d`ÒH$m| go "JwUmÀ_H$ Í$n go' {^fi hmoVr h°ü&
(3) ~Ém| _| ~h˛V j_Vm hmoVr h° {Og_| do H$m`© ^r em{_b hmoVo h¢ {O›h| do Xygam| Ho$ gh`moJ go H$a gH$Vo h¢ü&
(4) ~Éo "A{Z`ß{ÃV' n°Xm hmoVo h¢ Am°a g_mO H$mo C›h| gm_m{OH$ Ï`dhma {gImZo H$s OÍ$aV h°ü&

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5 4
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(1) 2 (2) 3 (3) 3 (4) 2
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4 3è 2 ø 3 2
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`{X 7x - 1 - 1 æç 2x - 1 - x ö÷ = 10 h°, Vmo 11x + 21 H$m _mZ ä`m h°?
4 3è 2 ø 3 2
(1) 29 (2) 31 (3) 32 (4) 27

34. One of the factors of 5 (2x - 4y ) + 6 (4x 2 + 16y 2 - 16xy ) - 6 is :
(1) 4x - 8y + 3 (2) 3x - 6y + 1 (3) 3x - 6y - 1 (4) 2x - 4y - 3

5 (2x - 4y ) + 6 (4x 2 + 16y 2 - 16xy ) - 6 H$m EH$ JwUZIßS> h° :

(1) 4x - 8y + 3 (2) 3x - 6y + 1 (3) 3x - 6y - 1 (4) 2x - 4y - 3

35. A shopkeeper buys a fan for T 1,500 and marks it for T 2,500. He sells it after giving a
discount of 20% on its marked price and an additional discount of T 250 on cash payment.
If a customer buys it on cash payment, then what is the profit (in T) earned by the
shopkeeper?
(1) 225 (2) 250 (3) 300 (4) 200

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nßIo H$mo ZH$X ^wJVmZ H$aHo$ IarXVm h°, Vmo XwH$mZXma H$mo {H$VZm bm^ (T _|) h˛Am?
(1) 225 (2) 250 (3) 300 (4) 200

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36. When x is added to each of the numbers 4, 10, 12 and 24, then the numbers so obtained in
this order are in proportion. What is the value of (3x + 1)?
(1) 13 (2) 16 (3) 19 (4) 10

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(3x + 1) H$m _mZ ä`m h°?
(1) 13 (2) 16 (3) 19 (4) 10

37. If (3x - 30º) and (2x + 20º) are two supplementary angles, then the value of (2x - 4º) is :
(1) 76º (2) 80º (3) 84º (4) 72º

`{X (3x - 30º) Am°a (2x + 20º) Xmo gßnyaH$ H$moU h¢, Vmo (2x - 4º) H$m _mZ h° :
(1) 76º (2) 80º (3) 84º (4) 72º

38. Angles P and Q of a triangle PQR are respectively 30º and 50º. If the bisectors of angles P and
Q meet at a point O, then the value of (2ÐPOQ - 10º) is :
(1) 190º (2) 270º (3) 250º (4) 150º

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Vmo (2ÐPOQ - 10º) H$m _mZ h° :
(1) 190º (2) 270º (3) 250º (4) 150º

39. Which of the following measurements (in cm) cannot form the sides of a right triangle?
(1) 12, 16, 20 (2) 4 × 5, 6, 7 × 5 (3) 8, 16, 12 (4) 2 × 5, 6 × 5, 6

{ZÂZ _mnZm| (cm _|) _| go {H$Zgo EH$ g_H$moU {Ã^wO H$s ^wOmE± Zht ~Z gH$Vr h¢?
(1) 12, 16, 20 (2) 4 × 5, 6, 7 × 5 (3) 8, 16, 12 (4) 2 × 5, 6 × 5, 6

40. Which of the following letters does not have rotational symmetry?
(1) O (2) E (3) N (4) H

{ZÂZ _| go {H$g Aja _| KyU©Z g_{_{V Zht h°?
(1) O (2) E (3) N (4) H

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41. Diagonals PR and QS of a parallelogram PQRS intersect at point O . If OP = (x + y ) cm,
OQ = 20 cm, OR = 16 cm and OS = ( y + 7 ) cm, then the value of (7x - y ) (in cm) is :
(1) 8 (2) 9 (3) 13 (4) 6
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OR = 16 cm Am°a OS = ( y + 7 ) cm h¢, Vmo (7x - y ) H$m _mZ (cm _|) h° :
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43. The area of a rectangular field is 48 m 2 and one of its sides is 6 m. How long will a person
take to cross this field diagonally at a speed of 20 m per minute?
(1) 20 seconds (2) 30 seconds (3) 40 seconds (4) 15 seconds

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‡H$ma ~Zo ZE KZ H$s ^wOm h° :
(1) 20 cm (2) 18 cm (3) 12 cm (4) 24 cm

45. The mean of the median and mode of the observations 30, 61, 55, 56, 60, 20, 26, 45, 28 and
56 is
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46. A card is drawn from a well-shuffled deck of playing cards. What is the probability that the
card drawn is a 10 or a red king?
1 3 2 1
(1) (2) (3) (4)
13 26 13 26
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47. The greatest number that divides 87 and 123 leaving respectively 7 and 3 as remainders is :
(1) 36 (2) 40 (3) 80 (4) 20
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(1) 36 (2) 40 (3) 80 (4) 20

48. The value of 0 × 4 + 0 × 6 is :
1 2 1
(1) 1 (2) 1 (3) 1 (4) 1
9 9 10
0 × 4 + 0 × 6 H$m _mZ h° :
1 2 1
(1) 1 (2) 1 (3) 1 (4) 1
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49. The difference between the largest and smallest fractions among , ,1 and is :
7 16 7 5
81 25 31 2
(1) (2) (3) (4)
112 28 56 7
4 9
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7 16 7 5
81 25 31 2
(1) (2) (3) (4)
112 28 56 7

50. The digit at units place of the square of a number is 2 more than the digit at units place of
that number. Which of the following cannot be the digit at units place of the square of that
number?
(1) 5 (2) 6 (3) 9 (4) 4
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BH$mB© H$m AßH$ Zht hmo gH$Vm h°?
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51. Which of the following should not be a part of assessment of students in mathematics?

(1) Reason out mathematical facts

(2) Recalling the definitions of mathematical terms

(3) Use abstractions to perceive mathematical relationships

(4) Apply mathematical concepts learnt to solve problems related to daily life situations

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52. _____ was the first Indian mathematician who explained that the square root of a negative
number does not exist.

(1) Baudhayana

(2) Aryabhatta

(3) Ramanujan

(4) Mahavira

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one of the students arranged them as 0 × 23, 0 × 034, 1× 5, 1× 6, 1× 13. Which among the following
is most appropriate for the response of the student?
(1) The student has made a careless mistake by arranging the decimal numbers in
descending order
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(3) to apply the formulae learnt in a new context
(4) to engage children in group work

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55. A child solved an equation x + 7 = 15 as
x + 7 - 7 = 15
x = 15
The best remedial strategy for this child is
(1) explain problems in simple language to the child
(2) explain the concept of equality using alternate methods
(3) ask the child to solve the same equation on the blackboard
(4) give a lot of problems on solving equations to the child
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x + 7 - 7 = 15
x = 15
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(3) Ì`m_n≈> na Cgr g_rH$aU H$mo hb H$aZo Ho$ {bE ~Éo go H$h|
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56. According to the National Curriculum Framework, 2005, what are the important skills to be
developed among learners while teaching arithmetic and algebra?
A. Looking for patterns in the relationships
B. Memorizing algebraic identities
C. Seeing relationship between numbers
D. Rigorous practice of writing algebraic notation
Choose the correct option.
(1) A and C (2) B and C
(3) B and D (4) A, B and D
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B. ~rOJ{UVr` gd©g{_H$mAm| H$mo `mX H$aZm
C. gߪ`mAm| Ho$ _‹` gß~ßY XoIZm
D. ~rOJ{UVr` gßHo$VZm| H$mo {bIZo H$m JhZ A‰`mg H$aZm
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57. After teaching ‘shapes’ in Class VIII, a teacher planned a trip to historical places. Which of the
following is the most appropriate reason for this?
(1) Teacher has completed most of the syllabus, so she planned the field trip just to have fun

(2) Shapes are an integral part of any architecture and such trips encourage connection
across the disciplines
(3) It would be a break from the routine teaching of mathematics class and an opportunity to
improve students’ communication skill
(4) Field trips are the recommendations of CBSE

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58. Uma, a mathematics teacher, asked a student, “How many edges are there in a cylinder?”
The student answered, “Two”. Uma should
(1) praise the student for correct answer

(2) draw picture of the cylinder on the blackboard and show the edges

(3) give cylinder in the hands of that student and ask the question again

(4) give punishment to the student for wrong answer

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(3) {d⁄mWu Ho$ hmWm| _| ~obZ Xo Am°a ‡ÌZ Xw~mam nyN>o

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enlarged and reduced size images. Which of the following would not be an objective of doing
this exercise in a mathematics classroom?
(1) To provide practice for application of fractions
(2) To provide scope for integrating arithmetic and geometry
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60. Closed-ended questions in mathematics do not promote :
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61. You are provided with China rose indicator.
In the first test tube, you add two drops of solution A and observe no change in colour of
the solution.
In the second test tube, you add two drops of solution B and get green colour.
In the third test tube, you add two drops of solution C and get magenta (dark pink) colour.
Identify the nature of solutions A, B and C.
(1) A—Acidic; B—Basic; C—Neutral
(2) A—Neutral; B—Basic; C—Acidic
(3) A—Neutral; B—Acidic; C—Basic
(4) A—Basic; B—Neutral; C—Acidic
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62. Read the following statements :
Statement 1 : An object can have non-zero mechanical energy but zero momentum.
Statement 2 : An object can do zero work even if the force acting on the object is non-zero.
Choose the correct option.
(1) Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true
(2) Both Statements 1 and 2 are true
(3) Both Statements 1 and 2 are false
(4) Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false
{ZÂZ{b{IV H$WZm| H$mo n{ãT>E :
H$WZ 1 : {H$gr qnS> H$s Aey›` `mß{ÃH$ D$Om© hmo gH$Vr h° {H$›Vw ey›` gßdoJ hmo gH$Vm h°ü&
H$WZ 2 : H$moB© qnS> ey›` H$m`© H$a gH$Vm h°, V~ ^r AJa qnS> na bJm`m J`m ~b Aey›` h°ü&
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(1) H$WZ 1 AgÀ` h° {H$›Vw H$WZ 2 gÀ` h°
(2) H$WZ 1 Am°a 2 XmoZm| gÀ` h°ß
(3) H$WZ 1 Am°a 2 XmoZm| AgÀ` h°ß
(4) H$WZ 1 gÀ` h° {H$›Vw H$WZ 2 AgÀ` h°

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63. Two identical metal containers are taken. Container A is painted black and the container B
is painted white on the outside surface.
Step 1 : Both the containers are kept in direct sunlight.
Step 2 : After few hours, both the containers are kept in a shady area.
Which of the following will be observed?
(1) Container B will gain heat faster than container A whereas container A will lose heat
faster than container B
(2) Container A will gain as well as lose heat faster than container B
(3) Container B will gain as well as lose heat faster than container A
(4) Container A will gain heat faster than container B whereas container B will lose heat
faster than container A
YmVw Ho$ Xmo g_Í$n nmà {bE JEü& nmà A H$mo ~mhar gVh na H$mbm Am°a nmà B H$mo ~mhar gVh na g\o$X aßJm J`mü&
MaU 1 : XmoZm| nmÃm| H$mo gy`© H$s grYr amoeZr _| aIm J`mü&
MaU 2 : Hw$N> KßQ>m| Ho$ n¸mV≤, XmoZm| nmÃm| H$mo EH$ N>m`mXma joà _| aIm J`mü&
{ZÂZ{b{IV _| go ä`m ‡o{jV {H$`m OmEJm?
(1) nmà B, nmà A H$s Anojm A{YH$ erK´Vm go J_© hmo OmEJm O~{H$ nmà A, nmà B H$s Anojm A{YH$ erK´Vm go D$Ó_m
Imo XoJm
(2) nmà A, nmà B H$s Anojm A{YH$ erK´Vm go D$Ó_m J´hU H$aoJm Am°a ImoEJm
(3) nmà B, nmà A H$s Anojm A{YH$ erK´Vm go D$Ó_m J´hU H$aoJm Am°a ImoEJm
(4) nmà A, nmà B go A{YH$ erK´Vm go J_© hmo OmEJm O~{H$ nmà B, nmà A go A{YH$ erK´Vm go D$Ó_m Imo XoJm

64. Why is it difficult to cut with a blunt knife as compared to a sharp one?
(1) Force decreases
(2) Area of contact increases
(3) Area of contact decreases
(4) Pressure increases
VoµO MmHy$ H$s VwbZm _| Hwß$X MmHy$ go H$mQ>Zm ä`m| _wpÌH$b hmoVm h°?
(1) ~b H$_ hmo OmVm h°
(2) gßnH©$ joà ~ãT> OmVm h°
(3) gßnH©$ joà H$_ hmo OmVm h°
(4) Xm~ ~ãT> OmVm h°

65. Which of the following can be used to increase the strength of an electromagnet?
(1) Decreasing the number of turns of coil
(2) Using a plastic core
(3) Using an aluminium core
(4) Increasing the flow of current
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(1) Hwß$S>br Ho$ \o$amoß H$s gߪ`m H$_ H$aHo$
(2) flbmpÒQ>H$ H$moa (H´$moS>) H$m Cn`moJ H$aHo$
(3) EoÎ`w{_{Z`_ H$moa (H´$moS>) H$m Cn`moJ H$aHo$
(4) Ymam H$m ‡dmh ~ãT>mH$a

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66. Which of the following is a set of organs that do not contribute to the digestive process?
(1) Oesophagus, large intestine, rectum
(2) Small intestine, large intestine, rectum
(3) Large intestine, small intestine, oesophagus
(4) Buccal cavity, oesophagus, rectum
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67. Read the following
A : Earthworm breathes through its skin and does not have lungs.
B : Tadpole breathes through gills and does not have lungs.
C : Snake breathes through its skin and does not have lungs.
Choose the correct option.
(1) B and C are true (2) A and C are true
(3) Only A is true (4) A and B are true
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B : ~¢JMr (Q>°S>nmob) Jb\$ãS>m| Ho$ _m‹`_ go úmg boVm h° Am°a CgHo$ nmg \o$\$ãS>o Zht hmoVo h¢ü&
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(3) Ho$db A gÀ` h° (4) A Am°a B gÀ` h°ß
68. Read the following, and identify X, Y , Z and W respectively :
X : The part which produces pollen grains
Y : The part where the female gamete is formed
Z : The female reproductive part where pollen grains germinate
W : The part of the flower which attracts insects

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(3) Stamen, ovary, ovule, petals (4) Pistil, stigma, ovary, sepal

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Z : dh _mXm OZZmßJ, Ohm± namJH$U AßHw$[aV hmoVo h¢
W : \y$b H$m dh ^mJ, Omo H$sQ>m| H$mo AmH${f©V H$aVm h°
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(1) namJH$moe, ÛrHo$ga, AßS>me`, ~m¯Xb (2) namJH$moe, AßS>me`, d{V©H$mJ´, nßIw{ãS>`m±
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69. Read the following statements :
Assertion (A) : Sewage treatment is essential to prevent diseases and deaths.
Reason (R) : Sewage is a solid waste which causes water pollution and soil pollution.
Choose the correct option.
(1) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct reason for A
(2) A is true but R is false
(3) A is false but R is true
(4) Both A and R are true and R is the correct reason for A

{ZÂZ{b{IV H$WZm| H$mo n{ãT>E :
A{^H$WZ (A) : amoJm| Edß _•À`w H$s amoH$Wm_ hoVw _bOb (JßXm nmZr) H$m CnMma A{Zdm`© h°ü&
H$maU (R) : _bOb (JßXm nmZr) EH$ R>mog An{eÔ> h°, Omo Ob ‡XyfU Am°a _•Xm ‡XyfU H$m H$maU h°ü&
ghr {dH$În Mw{ZEü&
(1) A Am°a R XmoZm| gÀ` h¢ {H$›Vw R, A H$m ghr H$maU Zht h°
(2) A gÀ` h° {H$›Vw R AgÀ` h°
(3) A AgÀ` h° {H$›Vw R gÀ` h°
(4) A Am°a R XmoZm| gÀ` h¢ Am°a R, A H$m ghr H$maU h°

70. Read the following statements :
A : Spiracles and stomata are pores through which insects and leaves exchange gases
respectively.
B : Spiracles in an insect are more in number as compared to stomata in a leaf.
C : Both stomata and spiracles are present on the lower surface of leaves and insect’s body
respectively.
Choose the correct option.
(1) B and C are true
(2) A and C are true
(3) Only A is true
(4) A and B are true

{ZÂZ{b{IV H$WZm| H$mo n{ãT>E :
A : úmgaßY´ Am°a aßY´ {N>– hmoVo h¢ {OZHo$ _m‹`_ go H´$_eÖ H$sQ> Am°a nU© (nŒmo) J°gm| H$m {d{Z_` (AmXmZ-‡XmZ) H$aVo h¢ü&
B : {H$gr nU© (nŒmo) _| aßY´m| H$s gߪ`m úmgaßY´moß H$s Anojm EH$ H$sQ> _| úmgaßY´moß H$s gߪ`m A{YH$ hmoVr h°ü&
C : aßY´ Am°a úmgaßY´ XmoZm| hr H´$_eÖ nUm] Am°a H$sQ>m| Ho$ eara Ho$ {ZÂZ n•> na {d⁄_mZ hmoVo h¢ü&

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(1) B Am°a C gÀ` h°ß
(2) A Am°a C gÀ` h°ß
(3) Ho$db A gÀ` h°
(4) A Am°a B gÀ` h°ß

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71. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer :
A pushes the blood into pulmonary artery. B take deoxygenated blood from the
heart to the lungs. C return oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart. From the
left atrium, blood flows to the D . E receives blood from different parts of the body.
(1) A—Left ventricle; B—Pulmonary arteries; C—Pulmonary veins; D—right auricle;
E—Right ventricle
(2) A—Right ventricle; B—Pulmonary arteries; C—Pulmonary veins; D—left ventricle;
E—Right auricle
(3) A—Right ventricle; B—Pulmonary veins; C—Pulmonary arteries; D—left ventricle;
E—Right auricle
(4) A—Left ventricle; B—Pulmonary veins; C—Pulmonary arteries; D—right auricle;
E—Right ventricle

[a∫$ ÒWmZm| H$mo ghr CŒma go ^[aE :
A È{Ya H$mo \w$‚\w$g Y_Zr _| T>Ho$bVm h°ü& B {dAm∞ägrO{ZV È{Ya H$mo ˆX` go \o$\$ãS>moß VH$ bo OmVr h°ü&
C Am∞ägrO{ZV È{Ya H$mo dmng \o$\$ãS>m| go ˆX` VH$ bo OmVr h°ü& dm_ AqbX go È{Ya D VH$ ‡dm{hV hmoVm h°ü&
E eara Ho$ {d{^fi AßJm| go È{Ya ‡m· H$aVm h°ü&
(1) Aççdm_ {Zb`>; Bçç\w$‚\w$g Y_{Z`m±; Cçç\w$‚\w$g {eamE±; DççX{jU AqbX; EççX{jU {Zb`
(2) AççX{jU {Zb`>; Bçç\w$‚\w$g Y_{Z`m±; Cçç\w$‚\w$g {eamE±; Dççdm_ {Zb`; EççX{jU AqbX
(3) AççX{jU {Zb`>; Bçç\w$‚\w$g {eamE±; Cçç\w$‚\w$g Y_{Z`m±; Dççdm_ {Zb`; EççX{jU AqbX
(4) Aççdm_ {Zb`>; Bçç\w$‚\w$g {eamE±; Cçç\w$‚\w$g Y_{Z`m±; DççX{jU AqbX; EççX{jU {Zb`

72. Read the following statements :
Assertion (A) : Hypotheses become theories which in turn become laws.
Reason (R) : Scientific laws such as law of gravitation are absolute.
Choose the correct option.
(1) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct reason for A
(2) A is true but R is false
(3) Both A and R are false
(4) Both A and R are true and R is the correct reason for A

{ZÂZ{b{IV H$WZm| H$mo n{ãT>E :
A{^H$WZ (A) : n[aH$ÎnZmE± {g’mßV ~ZVr h¢ Omo {H$ ~mX _| {Z`_ ~ZVo h°ßü&
H$maU (R) : JwÈÀdmH$f©U Ho$ {Z`_ O°go d°km{ZH$ {Z`_ {Zanoj hmoVo h¢ü&
ghr {dH$În Mw{ZEü&
(1) A Am°a R XmoZm| gÀ` h¢ {H$›Vw R, A H$m ghr H$maU Zht h°
(2) A gÀ` h° {H$›Vw R AgÀ` h°
(3) A Am°a R XmoZm| AgÀ` h°ß
(4) A Am°a R XmoZm| gÀ` h¢ Am°a R, A H$m ghr H$maU h°

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73. Sheena writes the following statements in her notebook :
A1 : Cactus is a desert plant.
A 2 : A desert plant has very small-sized leaves.
A 3 : Small-sized leaves help in reducing loss of water.
Which of the following is true about A1, A 2 and A 3 respectively?
(1) Inference, Inference, Inference (2) Observation, Hypothesis, Inference
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74. Which of the following cannot be regarded as a ‘testable question’?
(1) How does flu effect human immune system?
(2) When will fossil fuels run out?
(3) What does an earthworm eat?

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75. Read the excerpt given below :
A teacher arranged a fun trip to Qutub Minar for her learners. The learners saw the iron
pillar in the Qutub complex. The teacher asked the learners to note down the details
displayed about the pillar that is 1600 years old and rust-resistant. She also asked them
to write those iron items in their house, which are being used regularly and are rusted
and think of causes of rusting and ways to prevent rusting.
Which of the following process skills are being developed through the above-mentioned
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ag _| bmoho H$m ÒVß^ ({nba) XoImü& {e{jH$m Zo {d⁄m{W©`m| H$mo ÒVß^ Ho$ ~mao _| ‡X{e©V {ddaUm| H$mo {bIZo Ho$ {bE H$hm Omo
1600 df© nwamZm h° Am°a OßJ-‡{VamoYr h°ü& dh C›h| AnZo Ka Ho$ bmoho H$s CZ dÒVwAm| H$mo {bIZo H$mo ^r H$hVr h° Omo {H$
{Z`{_V Í$n go BÒVo_mb hmoVr h¢ VWm {OZ_| OßJ bJr h˛B© h° Am°a OßJ bJZo Ho$ H$maU Am°a Cggo amoH$Wm_ Ho$ VarHo$ gmoMZo Ho$
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Cn`w©∫$ J{V{d{Y go {ZÂZ{b{IV _| go H$m°Z-go ‡{H´$`m H$m°eb {dH${gV hmo aho h¢?
(1) dJuH$aU, AdbmoH$Z, _mnZ (2) AZw_mZ, dJuH$aU, AdbmoH$Z
(3) dJuH$aU, AdbmoH$Z, n[aH$ÎnZm (4) _mnZ, dJuH$aU, AZw_mZ

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76. Which of the following does not satisfy ‘process validity’ of science curriculum as
recommended by the National Curriculum Framework, 2005?
(1) Students discussing the possible outcomes of connecting a piece of rubber, hairpin
and lead to two open ends of an electric circuit
(2) Students involved in developing hypothesis for germination of seeds kept in a dry cotton
cloth and moist cotton
(3) Students involved in making a list of elements given in the periodic table
(4) Students investigating the acidity and basicity of different household items

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"‡{H´$`m d°YVm' H$mo nyam Zht H$aVm h°?
(1) {d⁄mWu {d⁄wV≤ n[anW Ho$ Xmo Iwbo {gam| go a~a H$m EH$ Qw>H$ãS>m, ~mbm| H$s {nZ Am°a grgm OmoãS>Zo Ho$ gß^m{dV ‡{V\$bm| H$s MMm©
H$a aho h¢
(2) {d⁄mWu gyIo gyVr H$nãS>o Am°a Am–© ÈB© _| aIo ~rOm| Ho$ AßHw$aU Ho$ {bE n[aH$ÎnZm H$mo {dH${gV H$aZo _| gß{b· h°ß
(3) {d⁄mWu AmdV© gmaUr _| {XE JE VŒdm| H$s gyMr ~ZmZo _| gß{b· h¢
(4) {d⁄mWu {d{^fi Kaoby gm_mZm| H$s AÂbVm Am°a jmaH$Vm H$s Om±M (A›dofU) H$a aho h¢

77. The science textbooks often include interesting anecdotes from the past. One such story is
that of accidental discovery of silk in China and the role of travellers and traders in
introducing silk to the rest of the world through the ‘Silk Route’.
What objectives of science teaching-learning are being fulfilled by including the above in
the textbook?
A. To develop an understanding of nature of science
B. To develop a historical perspective
C. To develop an appreciation of how science is socially and culturally embedded
D. To reduce the burden of science content by including fun stories
Choose the correct option.
(1) B, C and D (2) A, B and C
(3) A, B and D (4) A, C and D

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ImoO H$s VWm "{gÎH$ Í$Q> ( aoe_ _mJ©)' Ho$ _m‹`_ go ~mH$s Xw{Z`m H$m aoe_ go n[aM` H$amZo _| `m{Ã`m| Edß Ï`mnm[a`m| H$s
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Cn`w©∫$ H$mo nmR>ÁnwÒVH$ _| em{_b H$aZo Ho$ ¤mam {dkmZ {ejU-A{YJ_ Ho$ H$m°Z-go b˙` nyU© hmo aho h¢?
A. {dkmZ H$s ‡H•${V H$s g_P H$mo {dH${gV H$aZo H$m
B. Eo{Vhm{gH$ —{Ô>H$moU {dH${gV H$aZo H$m
C. BgH$s gamhZm {dH${gV H$aZo H$s {H$ H°$go {dkmZ gm_m{OH$ VWm gmßÒH•${VH$ Í$n go g{fi{hV (AßVÖÒWm{nV) h°
D. AmZßX_`r H$hm{Z`m| H$mo em{_b H$aZo Ho$ ¤mam {dkmZ {df`-dÒVw H$m ~moP H$_ H$aZo H$m
ghr {dH$În Mw{ZEü&
(1) B, C Am°a D (2) A, B Am°a C
(3) A, B Am°a D (4) A, C Am°a D

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78. Which of the following tasks would not contribute to developing scientific temper among
students?

(1) Emphasizing the historical aspects of the development of scientific concepts

(2) Reading out the tenets of nature of science

(3) Encouraging the students to ask questions

(4) Providing hands-on experiences to students

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(1) d°km{ZH$ AdYmaUmAm| Ho$ {dH$mg Ho$ Eo{Vhm{gH$ njm| na ~b XoZm

(2) {dkmZ H$s ‡H•${V Ho$ {g’mßVm| (_Vm|) H$mo nãT>Zm

(3) ‡ÌZ nyN>Zo Ho$ {bE {d⁄m{W©`m| H$mo ‡o[aV H$aZm

(4) {d⁄m{W©`m| H$mo VmÀH$m{bH$ (‡À`j) AZw^d ‡XmZ H$aZm

79. Which of the following is the most appropriate strategy to introduce physical properties of
metals and non-metals to Grade VII learners as per the inquiry-based approach?

(1) Initiate a discussion on students’ everyday experiences of using metallic and non-metallic
substances

(2) Define the terms ‘sonorous’, ‘boiling point’ and ‘melting point’

(3) Give a set of materials to students and ask them to deduce the properties of metals and
non-metals

(4) List the differences between the physical properties of metals and non-metals on the
blackboard

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80. Read the following statements :
S1 : Systematic experimentation needs to be introduced in upper primary stage to verify
theoretical principles.
S 2 : Activities and experimental evidence play an important role in understanding nature
of science.
S 3 : Most concepts should be arrived at by an inductive approach at upper primary level.

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A. To evaluate students
B. To assess students’ preconceptions
C. To determine the pedagogical strategy to be adopted to teach the concept
D. To enable students to define force
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(1) B and C (2) C and D
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82. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer :

At the onset of puberty, the size of ovaries in females A and produce B . In males,
C is produced by testes. The production of these hormones is controlled by D .

(1) A—enlarges; B—thyroxine; C—testosterone; D—thyroid gland

(2) A—reduces; B—estrogen; C—testosterone; D—pituitary gland

(3) A—enlarges; B—estrogen; C—testosterone; D—pituitary gland

(4) A—reduces; B—estrogen; C—sex hormone; D—adrenal gland

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CÀnfi hmoVm h°ü& BZ hm∞_m}Zm| H$m CÀnmXZ D ¤mam {Z`ß{ÃV hmoVm h°ü&

(1) Açç~ãT>; BççWmBam∞pägZ; CççQ>oÒQ>moÒQo>am∞Z; DççWm`am∞BS> J´ß{W

(2) AççKQ>; BççEÒQ¥>moOZ; CççQ>oÒQ>moÒQo>am∞Z; Dççnr`yf J´ß{W

(3) Açç~ãT>; BççEÒQ¥>moOZ; CççQ>oÒQ>moÒQ>oam∞Z; Dççnr`yf J´ß{W

(4) AççKQ>; BççEÒQ¥>moOZ; CççqbJ hm∞_m}Z; DççA{Yd•∏$ (ES¥>rZb) J´ß{W

83. A circuit comprising three identical bulbs and a switch is connected in different
arrangements as given below. In which arrangement will the bulbs glow the brightest?

(1) Arrangement B—All bulbs in parallel

(2) Arrangement C—Two bulbs in parallel connected in series with the third bulb

(3) Arrangement D—Two bulbs in series connected in parallel with the third bulb

(4) Arrangement A—All bulbs in series

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_| ~Î~ gdm©{YH$ ‡Xr· hmoßJo?

(1) Ï`dÒWm B ççg^r ~Î~ nmú©H´$_ _| h¢

(2) Ï`dÒWm Cççnmú©H´$_ _| gß`mo{OV Xmo ~Î~ Vrgao ~Î~ Ho$ gmW loUrH´$_ _| gß`mo{OV h¢

(3) Ï`dÒWm D ççloUrH´$_ _| gß`mo{OV Xmo ~Î~ Vrgao ~Î~ Ho$ gmW nmú©H´$_ _| gß`mo{OV h¢

(4) Ï`dÒWm Aççg^r ~Î~ loUrH´$_ _| h¢

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84. Read the following statements :
Assertion (A) : Anodizing is a method to prevent metal from corrosion.
Reason (R) : Anodizing is a process of coating iron with a layer of zinc.
Choose the correct option.

(1) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct reason for A

(2) A is true but R is false

(3) Both A and R are false

(4) Both A and R are true and R is the correct reason for A

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A{^H$WZ (A) : EoZmoS>rH$aU YmVw H$mo gßjmaU go ~MmZo H$s EH$ {d{Y h°ü&
H$maU (R) : EoZmoS>rH$aU bmoho na qOH$ H$s EH$ naV MãT>mZo H$s ‡{H´$`m h°ü&

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(1) A Am°a R XmoZm| gÀ` h¢ {H$›Vw A H$m R ghr H$maU Zht h°

(2) A gÀ` h° {H$›Vw R AgÀ` h°

(3) A Am°a R XmoZm| AgÀ` h°ß

(4) A Am°a R XmoZm| gÀ` h¢ Am°a A H$m R ghr H$maU h°

85. Why do silver articles turn black when kept in the open for a few days?

(1) Due to reaction with hydrogen sulphide present in air

(2) Due to reaction with nitrogen oxides present in air

(3) Due to reaction with carbon monoxide present in air

(4) Due to reaction with oxygen in air

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(1) dm`w _| CnpÒWV hmBS¥>moOZ gε\$mBS> Ho$ gmW A{^{H´$`m Ho$ H$maU

(2) dm`w _| CnpÒWV ZmBQ¥> moOZ Am∞ägmBS>m| Ho$ gmW A{^{H´$`m Ho$ H$maU

(3) dm`w _| CnpÒWV H$m~©Z _moZmoAm∞ägmBS> Ho$ gmW A{^{H´$`m Ho$ H$maU

(4) dm`w H$s Am∞ägrOZ Ho$ gmW A{^{H´$`m Ho$ H$maU

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86. Identify A, B, C and D in the following table :
Name of the salt Salt obtained from
Acid Base
Ammonium chloride HCl A
Sodium nitrate HNO 3 B
Sodium chloride C D
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87. Read the following statements :
Step 1 : A few spoons of sugar are dissolved in water to prepare a concentrated sugar syrup.
Step 2 : The sugar syrup is heated on low flame till it caramelizes.
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(2) MaU 1 Am°a MaU 2 XmoZm| ^m°{VH$ n[adV©Z h°ß
(3) MaU 1 Am°a MaU 2 XmoZm| amgm`{ZH$ n[adV©Z h°ß
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88. The ion of an element has two positive charges. The mass number of the atom is 27 and
the number of neutrons is 14. What is the number of electrons in the ion?
(1) 10 (2) 11 (3) 15 (4) 13
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89. A ray of light travels from air into three media A, B and C with different optical densities.
Refer to the table given below and identify X, Y , Z and W :
Change in speed Change in frequency Change in wavelength
of light of light of light
Air to medium A X Y Decreases
Air to medium B Increases No change Z
Air to medium C Remains same W No change
Choose the correct option.
(1) X—Increases; Y—Increases; Z—Increases; W—Increases
(2) X—Decreases; Y—Remains unchanged; Z—Increases; W—Remains unchanged
(3) X—Decreases; Y—Decreases; Z—Increases; W—Remains unchanged
(4) X—Increases; Y—Decreases; Z—Decreases; W—Increases
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dm`w go _m‹`_ B _| d•{’ hmoVr h°> EH$ O°gr h° Z
dm`w go _m‹`_ C _| EH$ O°gr ahVr h° W EH$ O°gr h°
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(3) XççKQ>Vr h°>; YççKQ>Vr h°; Zççd•{’ hmoVr h°>; WççAn[ad{V©V ah>Vr h°
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90. Read the following statements :
Situation A : Growth and branching of roots in the A-horizon and B-horizon is
advantageous for absorption of water and minerals.
Situation B : C-horizon is rich in humus which makes soil soft and porous.
Choose the correct option.
(1) Only Situation B is true (2) Both Situations A and B are true
(3) Both Situations A and B are false (4) Only Situation A is true
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IMPORTANT / _hŒdnyU©
Candidates have to do Question Nos. 31 to 90 Either from Part—II (Mathematics and
Science) Or from Part—III (Social Studies/Social Science).
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SOCIAL STUDIES/SOCIAL SCIENCE / gm_m{OH$ A‹``Z/gm_m{OH$ {dkmZ

Direction : Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most appropriate
options.
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31. In about how many days does the moon move around the earth?
(1) 29 days (2) 28 days
(3) 27 days (4) 30 days
Mß–_m, n•œdr H$m EH$ M∏$a bJ^J {H$VZo {XZm| _| nyam H$aVm h°?
(1) 29 {XZ (2) 28 {XZ
(3) 27 {XZ (4) 30 {XZ
32. Match Column—A with Column—B :
Column—A Column—B
(a) Tropic of Cancer (i) 23½º in Southern Hemisphere
(b) Tropic of Capricorn (ii) 23½º in Northern Hemisphere
(c) Arctic Circle (iii) 66½º South of the Equator
(d) Antarctic Circle (iv) 66½º North of the Equator
Choose the correct option.
(1) (a)–(ii), (b)–(iii), (c)–(iv), (d)–(i) (2) (a)–(ii), (b)–(i), (c)–(iv), (d)–(iii)
(3) (a)–(iii), (b)–(iv), (c)–(i), (d)–(ii) (4) (a)–(i), (b)–(ii), (c)–(iii), (d)–(iv)
H$m∞b_—A H$m H$m∞b_—B go {_bmZ H$s{OE :
H$m∞b_—A H$m∞b_—B
(a) H$H©$ aoIm (i) 23½º X{jUr JmobmY© _|
(b) _H$a aoIm (ii) 23½º CŒmar JmobmY© _|
(c) CŒma Y´wd d•Œm (iii) {dfwdV≤ aoIm Ho$ 66½º X{jU _|
(d) X{jU Y´wd d•Œm (iv) {dfwdV≤ aoIm Ho$ 66½º CŒma _|
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(1) (a)–(ii), (b)–(iii), (c)–(iv), (d)–(i) (2) (a)–(ii), (b)–(i), (c)–(iv), (d)–(iii)
(3) (a)–(iii), (b)–(iv), (c)–(i), (d)–(ii) (4) (a)–(i), (b)–(ii), (c)–(iii), (d)–(iv)

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33. Which one of the following is not correct about the earth?
(1) In size, the earth is the fifth largest planet
(2) Rotation is the movement of the earth around the sun
(3) The shape of the earth is described as a geoid
(4) The earth is the third nearest planet to the sun

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Statement A : At any place, a watch can be adjusted to read 12 o’clock when the sun is at
the highest point in the sky, i.e., when it is mid-day.
Statement B : The time shown by such a watch will give the local time for that place.
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(2) Ord-OßVwAm| Edß CZHo$ Amg-nmg Ho$ n`m©daU Ho$ ~rM Ho$ naÒna gß~ßYm| Ho$ ¤mam
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36. Read the statements A and B carefully :
A : Human beings interact with the environment and modify it according to their need.
B : A perfect balance is necessary between the natural and human environment.
Choose the correct option.
(1) Both A and B are true but B does not explain A
(2) A is true but B is false
(3) A is false but B is true
(4) Both A and B are true and B explains A

H$WZ A VWm B H$mo ‹`mZ go n{ãT>E :
A : _mZd AnZo n`m©daU Ho$ gmW nmaÒn[aH$ {H´$`m H$aVm h° VWm AnZr AmdÌ`H$Vm Ho$ AZwgma n[adV©Z H$aVm h°ü&
B : ‡mH•${VH$ Edß _mZdr` n`m©daU Ho$ ~rM ghr gßVwbZ hmoZm AmdÌ`H$ h°ü&

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(2) A ghr h° {H$›Vw B JbV h°
(3) A JbV h° {H$›Vw B ghr h°
(4) XmoZm| A VWm B ghr h¢ Am°a B, A H$s Ï`mª`m H$aVm h°

37. Why is tourism a major activity in Ladakh—the cold desert of India?
A. Visits to Gompas B. Treks to see meadows and glaciers
C. Witnessing ceremonies and festivities D. It is flat plain area
Choose the correct option.
(1) B, C and D (2) A, B and D
(3) A, B and C (4) A, C and D

^maV Ho$ R>ßS>o ao{JÒVmZ—b‘mI _| _wª` {H´$`mH$bmn n`©Q>Z hr ä`m| h°?
A. JmoÂnm-Xe©Z B. Kmg Ho$ _°XmZm| d {h_ZXmoß H$s g°a
C. CÀgdm| VWm AZw>mZm| H$mo XoIZm D. `h gnmQ> _°XmZr joà h°

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(3) A, B Am°a C (4) A, C Am°a D

38. Which one of the following gases is the second most plentiful gas in the air?
(1) Oxygen (2) Carbon dioxide
(3) Hydrogen (4) Nitrogen

{ZÂZ{b{IV _| go H$m°Z-gr J°g dm`w _| ‡MwaVm go {_bZo dmbr Xygar J°g h°?
(1) Am∞ägrOZ (2) H$m~©Z S>mBAm∞ägmBS>
(3) hmBS¥>moOZ (4) ZmBQ¥>moOZ

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39. Given below are four statements :
A : High pressure is associated with clear sunny skies.
B : Air pressure is not influenced by temperature of air.
C : Low pressure is associated with cloudy skies and wet weather.
D : Air always moves from high-pressure to low-pressure areas.
Choose the true statements about air pressure and temperature.

(1) A, B and D (2) A, C and D

(3) B, C and D (4) A, B and C

Mma H$WZ ZrMo {XE JE h¢ :
A : CÉ Xm~ ÒnÔ> Edß Òd¿N> AmH$me go gß~ß{YV hmoVm h°ü&
B : dm`w Xm~, dm`w Ho$ Vmn ¤mam ‡^m{dV Zht hmoVm h°ü&
C : {ZÂZ Xm~ _oKm¿N>fi AmH$me Edß Am–© _m°g_ go gß~ß{YV hmoVm h°ü&
D : dm`w gX°d CÉ-Xm~ joà go {ZÂZ-Xm~ joà H$s Amoa J_Z H$aVr h°ü&

dm`w Xm~ VWm Vmn_mZ Ho$ ~mao _| ghr H$WZm| H$m M`Z H$s{OEü&
(1) A, B Am°a D (2) A, C Am°a D

(3) B, C Am°a D (4) A, B Am°a C

40. Read the statements A and B carefully :
A : Inland waterways and sea routes have been used for transport since early days.
B : Waterways are the cheapest for carrying heavy and bulky goods over long distances.

Choose the correct option.
(1) Both A and B are false (2) A is true but B is false

(3) A is false but B is true (4) Both A and B are true

H$WZ A VWm B H$mo ‹`mZ go n{ãT>E :
A : AßVX}er` Ob_mJm] Am°a g_w–r _mJm] H$m Cn`moJ n[adhZ Ho$ {bE ‡mMrZ H$mb go hr {H$`m OmVm ahm h°ü&
B : A{YH$ Xyar _| ^mar Edß ~ãS>o AmH$ma dmbo gm_mZm| H$mo T>moZo Ho$ {bE Ob_mJ© g~go gÒVm gmYZ hmoVm h°ü&

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(1) XmoZm| A VWm B JbV h¢ (2) A ghr h° {H$›Vw B JbV h°

(3) A JbV h° {H$›Vw B ghr h° (4) XmoZm| A VWm B ghr h¢

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A. Afforestation B. Landslides

C. Constructional activities D. Poaching of animals

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B : These resources are not being used at present.

Choose the correct option.

(1) Both A and B are false (2) A is true but B is false

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43. Match Column—A with Column—B :
Column—A Column—B
(a) Sericulture (i) Growing vegetables, flowers and fruits for commercial use
(b) Pisciculture (ii) Cultivation of grapes
(c) Viticulture (iii) Breeding of fish
(d) Horticulture (iv) Commercial rearing of silkworms

Choose the correct option.
(1) (a)–(ii), (b)–(i), (c)–(iv), (d)–(iii) (2) (a)–(iv), (b)–(iii), (c)–(ii), (d)–(i)
(3) (a)–(iii), (b)–(iv), (c)–(i), (d)–(ii) (4) (a)–(i), (b)–(ii), (c)–(iii), (d)–(iv)

H$m∞b_—A H$m H$m∞b_—B go {_bmZ H$s{OE :
H$m∞b_—A H$m∞b_—B
(a) goarH$ÎMa (i) dm{Up¡`H$ Cn`moJ Ho$ {bE gp„O`m|, \y$bm| Am°a \$bm| H$mo CJmZm
(b) {ngrH$ÎMa (ii) AßJya H$s IoVr
(c) {d{Q>H$ÎMa (iii) _ÀÒ`nmbZ
(d) hm∞Q>uH$ÎMa (iv) aoe_ Ho$ H$sQ>m| H$m dm{Up¡`H$ nmbZ

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(1) (a)–(ii), (b)–(i), (c)–(iv), (d)–(iii) (2) (a)–(iv), (b)–(iii), (c)–(ii), (d)–(i)
(3) (a)–(iii), (b)–(iv), (c)–(i), (d)–(ii) (4) (a)–(i), (b)–(ii), (c)–(iii), (d)–(iv)

44. Which of the following is not included in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
(1) Liberty (2) Freedom
(3) Justice (4) Equality

{ZÂZ{b{IV _| go H$m°Z-gm ^maVr` gß{dYmZ H$s ‡ÒVmdZm _| AßV{d©Ô> Zht h°?>
(1) ÒdmYrZVm ({b~Q>u) (2) ÒdVßÃVm (\´$rS>_)
(3) ›`m` (4) g_mZVm

45. A situation where a person does not have resources and opportunities that are available to
other persons is known as
(1) inequality (2) difference
(3) otherness (4) diversity

EH$ Eogr pÒW{V, Ohm± EH$ Ï`{∫$ H$mo do gßgmYZ Am°a Adga ‡m· Zht h¢ Omo A›` Ï`{∫$`m| H$mo Cnb„Y h¢, H$hbmVr h°
(1) Ag_mZVm (2) {d^oXZ
(3) A›`Vm (4) {d{dYVm

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46. Which of the following is/are not characteristic/characteristics of democratic government?
A. Indirect participation of people in decision making
B. The Prime Minister has absolute power
C. Explain and defend its actions to the people

Choose the correct option.
(1) Only B (2) Only A and C
(3) Only B and C (4) Only A

{ZÂZ{b{IV _| go H$m°Z-gr bmoH$Vmß{ÃH$ gaH$ma H$s {deofVm/{deofVmE± Zht h°/h¢?
A. {ZU©` boZo _| bmoJm| H$s A‡À`j ^mJrXmar
B. ‡YmZ_ßÃr Ho$ nmg {Zanoj e{∫$ h°
C. AnZo bmoJm| go AnZo H$m`m] H$mo g_PmZm Am°a ~Mmd H$aZm

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(1) Ho$db B (2) Ho$db A Am°a C
(3) Ho$db B Am°a C (4) Ho$db A

47. Which of the following functions does not come under the jurisdiction of Municipal
Corporations?
(1) Making laws (2) Maintaining law and order
(3) Developing parks (4) Education

{ZÂZ{b{IV _| go H$m°Z-gm ‡H$m`© ZJanm{bH$mAm| Ho$ A{YH$ma-joà _| Zht AmVm?
(1) H$mZyZ {Z_m©U (2) ›`m`-Ï`dÒWm H$mo ~ZmE aIZm
(3) nmH$m] H$m {dH$mg H$aZm (4) {ejm

48. Which of the following sequences in context of market chain is correct?
(1) Wholesaler—Producer—Retailer—Consumer
(2) Producer—Retailer—Wholesaler—Consumer
(3) Producer—Wholesaler—Retailer—Consumer
(4) Wholesaler—Retailer—Producer—Consumer

{ZÂZ{b{IV _| go ~mOmam| H$s ˚m•ßIbm Ho$ gßX^© _| H$m°Z-gm H´$_ ghr h°?
(1) WmoH$ {dH´o$VmççCÀnmXH$ççnaMy{Z`mççCn^mo∫$m
(2) CÀnmXH$ççnaMy{Z`mççWmoH$ {dH´o$VmççCn^mo∫$m
(3) CÀnmXH$ççWmoH$ {dH´o$VmççnaMy{Z`mççCn^mo∫$m
(4) WmoH$ {dH´o$VmççnaMy{Z`mççCÀnmXH$ççCn^mo∫$m

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Statement A : Employment guarantee programmes in rural areas can decrease migration
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Statement B : One of the main reasons for rural to urban migration has been the higher
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H$WZ B : J´m_rU go ehar joÃm| _| nbm`Z H$m EH$ _wª` H$maU ehar joÃm| _| CÉ Am` H$s Zm°H$[a`m| H$s Cnb„YVm h°ü&
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(c) Janpad Panchayat (iii) Approving BPL list
(d) Zila Parishad (iv) Maintaining water sources
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(1) (a)–(ii), (b)–(iv), (c)–(i), (d)–(iii) (2) (a)–(iii), (b)–(ii), (c)–(iv), (d)–(i)
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51. What does ‘double burden’ refer to?
(1) Pressure on men to get high-salaried job and not be emotionally weak
(2) Women doing household chores and working outside the home too
(3) Young girls doing the household chores and looking after the younger siblings too
(4) Boys are expected to be physically as well as emotionally strong

"Xmohao ^ma' H$m ä`m gßX^© h°?
(1) AmX{_`m| na CÉ doVZ_mZ Ho$ amoOJma Am°a ^mdmÀ_H$ Í$n go H$_Omoa Z hmoZo H$m X~md
(2) Am°aV| Ka H$m H$m_H$mO H$a| Am°a Ka Ho$ ~mha ^r H$m`© H$a|
(3) {H$emo[a`m± Ka H$m H$m_H$mO H$a| Am°a N>moQ>o ^mB©-~hZm| H$s XoI^mb ^r H$a|
(4) bãS>H$m| go emar[aH$ Edß _mZ{gH$ Í$n go _O~yV hmoZo H$s Anojm H$s OmVr h°

52. The ———— protect citizens against the arbitrary and absolute exercise of power by the
State.
(1) Human Rights (2) Fundamental Rights
(3) Directive Principles of State Policy (4) Political Rights

am¡` ¤mam {ZaßHw$e Edß {Zanoj e{∫$`m| H$m Cn`moJ ZmJ[aH$m| Ho$ {dÈ’ H$aZo _| ççççççç ZmJ[aH$m| H$mo gwajm ‡XmZ H$aVo h¢ü&
(1) _mZdm{YH$ma (2) _m°{bH$ A{YH$ma
(3) am¡` Ho$ Zr{V {ZXoemÀ_H$ {g’mßV (4) amOZr{VH$ A{YH$ma

53. Which of the following acts violate Article 21 of the Constitution of India?
A. A sanitation staff not getting minimum wages fixed by the government
B. Private schools charging exorbitant fees from students
C. A textile company contaminating the groundwater which is a source of drinking water
D. Denying hawkers to carry on their trade on the pavements
Choose the correct option.
(1) Only B and C (2) Only A and C
(3) Only B and D (4) Only A and B

{ZÂZ{b{IV _| go H$m°Z-go H$m`© ^maV Ho$ gß{dYmZ Ho$ AZw¿N>oX 21 H$s Ad_mZZm H$aVo h°ß?
A. gaH$ma ¤mam {Z{¸V ›`yZV_ doVZ {H$gr g\$mB© H$_©Mmar H$mo Z {_bZm
B. {ZOr {d⁄mb`m| H$m {d⁄m{W©`m| go AÀ`{YH$ \$sg/ewÎH$ boZm
C. EH$ dÛmo⁄moJ ^yOb H$mo gßH´${_V H$ao, Omo {H$ no` Ob H$m EH$ ÚmoV h°
D. nQ>[a`m| na aohãS>r dmbm| H$mo YßYm H$aZo go _Zm H$aZm

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(3) Ho$db B Am°a D (4) Ho$db A Am°a B

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54. Consider the following statements :
Statement A : If an FIR has been registered for a cognizable offence, the police can detain
any relative of the accused for 24 hours.
Statement B : The police investigation includes collecting different kinds of evidence.
Choose the correct option.
(1) A is false but B is true
(2) Both A and B are true and B is the reason for A
(3) Both A and B are true but B is not the reason for A
(4) A is true but B is false
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H$mo 24 KßQ>m| Ho$ {bE amoH$ gH$Vr h°ü&
H$WZ B : nw{bg H$s Om±M _| {d{^fi ‡H$ma Ho$ ‡_mU EH$Ã H$aZm gpÂ_{bV h°ü&
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(2) A Am°a B XmoZm| gÀ` h¢, Am°a B, A H$m H$maU h°
(3) A Am°a B XmoZm| gÀ` h¢, {H$›Vw B, A H$m H$maU Zht h°
(4) A gÀ` h°, {H$›Vw B AgÀ` h°
55. Which of the following could be an appropriate way to counter the marginalization of
Adivasis?
(1) Showcase their culture as exotic in media
(2) Appeal them to adapt into the ways of living of majority community
(3) Teach their history in schools
(4) Ask them to migrate to cities
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(1) _r{S>`m _| CZH$s gßÒH•${V H$mo AmH$f©H$ Í$n _| {XImZm
(2) CZgo ~h˛b g_wXm` Ho$ ahZ-ghZ Ho$ AZwÍ$n ahZo Ho$ gmYZm| H$mo AnZmZo H$s Anrb H$aZm
(3) CZHo$ B{Vhmg H$mo {d⁄mb`m| _| nãT>mZm
(4) C›h| eham| _| nbm`Z H$aZo Ho$ {bE H$hZm
56. Which of the following communities has/have been provided constitutional safeguards by
enacting the Prevention of Atrocities Act in 1989?
A. Minorities B. Women
C. Scheduled Castes D. Scheduled Tribes
Choose the correct option.
(1) Only B (2) Only C and D
(3) Only A, C and D (4) Only A
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A. AÎngߪ`H$ g_wXm` B. _{hbmE±
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approach called?
(1) Bounded knowledge (2) Scientific inquiry
(3) Utilitarianism (4) Interdisciplinary thinking
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(3) Epistemic shift towards patriarchal nationalist frame
(4) Inclusion of local perception
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61. Below are two statements, one of them is Assertion (A) and the other is Reason (R). Read them
carefully and choose the correct answer with the help of given options :
Assertion (A) : The study of social science helps the learners in understanding the
contemporary society better.
Reason (R) : Social science education aims at providing students essential knowledge,
skills and attitude necessary for self-development and also for becoming
an effective member of the society.
Options :
(1) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(2) A is true but R is false
(3) A is false but R is true
(4) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
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ghm`Vm go ghr CŒma H$m M`Z H$s{OE :
A{^H$WZ (A) : gm_m{OH$ {dkmZ H$m A‹``Z N>mÃm| _| g_H$mbrZ g_mO H$s ~ohVa g_P {dH${gV H$aZo _| ghm`H$ hmoVm h°ü&
H$maU (R) : gm_m{OH$ {dkmZ H$s {ejm N>mà H$mo g_mO Ho$ ‡^mdr gXÒ` ~ZmZo Ho$ {bE VWm AmÀ_-{dH$mg Ho$ {bE
AmdÌ`H$ kmZ, H$m°eb Am°a ghr —{Ô>H$moU ‡XmZ H$aVr h°ü&
{dH$În Ö
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(2) A ghr h° na›Vw R JbV h°
(3) A JbV h° na›Vw R ghr h°
(4) A Am°a R XmoZm| ghr h¢ VWm R, A H$s ghr Ï`mª`m H$aVm h°

62. Teaching social science is a
(1) professional activity (2) process of transmission of facts
(3) coaching for memorization (4) personal activity
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(3) `mX aIZo H$s H$moqMJ (4) Ï`{∫$JV J{V{d{Y

63. Which of the following is/are the most suitable teaching-learning material/materials to
explain different parts of the earth to the students?
A. Globe B. Map C. Atlas
Choose the correct option.
(1) B and C (2) A and C
(3) Only A (4) A and B
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(3) Ho$db A (4) A Am°a B

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64. Which of the following pedagogical techniques should be used by teachers for making social
science enjoyable for students?
A. Organization of visits to museum
B. Celebration of Social Science Week
C. Encouraging watching of night sky
D. Sharing large statistical data related to social facts
Choose the correct option.
(1) B, C and D (2) A, C and D
(3) A, B and D (4) A, B and C

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B. gm_m{OH$ {dkmZ g·mh _ZmZm
C. am{Ã AmH$me XoIZo Ho$ {bE ‡moÀgm{hV H$aZm
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(1) B, C Am°a D (2) A, C Am°a D
(3) A, B Am°a D (4) A, B Am°a C

65. Below are two statements. Read them carefully and choose the correct answer with the help
of given options :
Statement I : Meaningful learning in social science is a generative process of storage and
retrieval of information.
Statement II : Thinking, language (verbal or sign) and doing things are intimately
intertwined.
Options :
(1) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(2) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(3) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are true

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H$WZ I : gm_m{OH$ {dkmZ _| gmW©H$ A{YJ_ gyMZm Ho$ ^ßS>maU Am°a nwZÖ‡m{· H$s EH$ CÀnmXH$ ‡{H´$`m h°ü&
H$WZ II : gmoMZm, ^mfm (_m°{IH$ `m gmßHo${VH$) Am°a H$m`© H$aZm Amng _| K{Z> Í$n go OwãS>o h˛E h°ßü&
{dH$În Ö>
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(2) H$WZ I ghr h° na›Vw H$WZ II JbV h°
(3) H$WZ I JbV h° na›Vw H$WZ II ghr h°
(4) H$WZ I Am°a H$WZ II XmoZm| ghr h¢

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of given options :
Statement I : In a democratic setup, centralization of power such as the ‘Panchayati Raj
System’ has gained importance.
Statement II : ‘Panchayati Raj System’ aims at raising the levels of participation and
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H$WZ I : bmoH$Vmß{ÃH$ n’{V _| A{YH$mam| Ho$ Ho$›–rH$aU O°go "nßMm`Vr amO Ï`dÒWm' Zo ~h˛V _hŒd hm{gb H$a {b`m h°ü&
H$WZ II : "nßMm`Vr amO Ï`dÒWm' H$m C‘oÌ` bmoJm| H$s gh^m{JVm Ho$ ÒVa H$mo D±$Mm CR>mZm h°ü&
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(1) H$WZ I Am°a H$WZ II XmoZm| JbV h¢
(2) H$WZ I ghr h° na›Vw H$WZ II JbV h°
(3) H$WZ I JbV h° na›Vw H$WZ II ghr h°
(4) H$WZ I Am°a H$WZ II XmoZm| ghr h¢
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C. Getting a real tour of the Sabhas of the reign of Pallava
D. Getting a tour of the Sabhas of the reign of Pallava through audio-visual material
Choose the correct option.
(1) B and C (2) A, B and C
(3) A, B and D (4) A and B
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68. To ensure that social science teaching moves away from an excessive emphasis on
developmental issues to an understanding of issues related to justice and dignity, there
needs to be a shift in focus from utilitarianism to ————.

(1) consequentialism (2) egalitarianism

(3) existentialism (4) altruism

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(3) ApÒVÀddmX (4) namW©dmX

69. Below are two statements, one of them is Assertion (A) and the other is Reason (R). Read them
carefully and choose the correct answer with the help of given options :
Assertion (A) : An important aspect of social science is the possibility of having different
shades or at times even diametrically opposite answers.
Reason (R) : It is critical for a social science teacher to move away from the age-old habit
of preaching to the pulpit.

Options :

(1) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

(2) A is true but R is false

(3) A is false but R is true

(4) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

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ghm`Vm go ghr CŒma H$m M`Z H$s{OE :
A{^H$WZ (A) : gm_m{OH$ {dkmZ H$m EH$ _hŒdnyU© nj h° AbJ-AbJ ^mdm| dmbo CŒmam|, `m H$^r-H$^r nyU©VÖ {dnarV CŒmam|
H$s gß^mdZmü&
H$maU (R) : gm_m{OH$ {dkmZ Ho$/H$s {ejH$/{e{jH$m Ho$ {bE nrR>mgrZ hmoH$a ‡dMZ XoZo H$s nmaßn[aH$ AmXV go hQ>Zm
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(2) A ghr h° na›Vw R JbV h°

(3) A JbV h° na›Vw R ghr h°

(4) A Am°a R XmoZm| ghr h¢ VWm R, A H$s ghr Ï`mª`m H$aVm h°

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70. The use of iron in the Indian subcontinent began about 3000 years ago. What task would you
give to your students to develop their understanding on such historical episodes?
A. Reviewing the book ‘What Happened in History’ written by Gordon Childe
B. Meeting someone from the traditional blacksmithing community of your area and
gathering information
C. Visiting a factory under the supervision of a teacher and noting down the process of
making iron
D. Collecting information by visiting any Megalithic site located in the Deccan under the
supervision of a teacher
Choose the correct option.
(1) A, C and D (2) B, C and D
(3) Only A (4) A, B and C

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{dH${gV H$aZo Ho$ {bE Amn C›h| ä`m H$m`© X|Jo/X|Jr?
A. Jm∞S>©Z MmBÎS> ¤mam {b{IV nwÒVH$ "ÏhmQ> h°no›S> BZ {hÒQ¥>r' H$s g_rjm H$aZm
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C. {ejH$/{e{jH$m H$s XoIaoI _| {H$gr H$maòmZo _oß OmZm Am°a bmohm ~ZmZo H$s ‡{H´$`m H$mo ZmoQ> H$aZm
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(1) A, C Am°a D (2) B, C Am°a D
(3) Ho$db A (4) A, B Am°a C

71. How will you assess the students through the ‘project of wallpaper’ ?
A. Seeing the selection of the subjects by the students
B. Seeing the presentation on the subject matter by the students
C. Asking follow-up questions after the presentation on the topic by the students
D. Asking follow-up questions before the presentation on the topic by the students
Choose the correct option.
(1) A, B and C (2) A and D
(3) A, C and D (4) A and B

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B. {d⁄m{W©`m| ¤mam {df`-dÒVw H$m ‡ÒVwVrH$aU XoIH$a
C. {d⁄m{W©`m| ¤mam {df`-dÒVw Ho$ ‡ÒVwVrH$aU Ho$ CnamßV AZwdVu ‡ÌZ nyN>H$a
D. {d⁄m{W©`m| ¤mam {df`-dÒVw Ho$ ‡ÒVwVrH$aU go nhbo AZwdVu ‡ÌZ nyN>H$a

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(3) A, C Am°a D (4) A Am°a B

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have met the learning goals of the course.
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(1) It is not a standard for comparison (2) It is a ground for admission only
(3) It is not a trial of a student’s qualities (4) It is a ground for critical examination

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Statement I : Learning is a continuous process.
Statement II : Learning cannot take place outside the school premises.
Options :
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(2) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
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75. Below are two statements, one of them is Assertion (A) and the other is Reason (R). Read them
carefully and choose the correct answer with the help of given options :
Assertion (A) : Testing has a diagnostic function to indicate the presence or absence of
a characteristic.
Reason (R) : Testing is an event or a situation that comprises a set of questions or
problems that analyze a person’s quality of learning or determine his
knowledge, abilities, etc.
Options :
(1) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(2) A is true but R is false
(3) A is false but R is true
(4) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
ZrMo Xmo H$WZ {XE JE h°ß, {OZ_| EH$ A{^H$WZ (A) Am°a Xygam H$maU (R) h°ü& B›h| ‹`mZnyd©H$ n{ãT>E Am°a {XE JE {dH$Înm| H$s
ghm`Vm go ghr CŒma H$m M`Z H$s{OE Ö
A{^H$WZ (A) : narjU H$m EH$ Z°Xm{ZH$ H$m`© h° {H$gr {deofVm H$s CnpÒW{V `m AZwnpÒW{V H$mo Bß{JV H$aZmü&
H$maU (R) : narjU EH$ KQ>Zm `m EH$ pÒW{V h° {Og_| ‡ÌZm| `m g_Ò`mAm| H$m EH$ g_yh em[_b hmoVm h°, Omo {H$gr Ï`{∫$
H$s A{YJ_ JwUdŒmm H$m {dÌbofU H$aVm h° `m CZHo$ kmZ, j_VmAm| Am{X H$m {ZYm©aU H$aVm h°ü&
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(1) A Am°a R XmoZm| ghr h¢ na›Vw R, A H$s ghr Ï`mª`m Zht H$aVm h°
(2) A ghr h° na›Vw R JbV h°
(3) A JbV h° na›Vw R ghr h°
(4) A Am°a R XmoZm| ghr h¢ VWm R, A H$s ghr Ï`mª`m H$aVm h°

76. Below are two statements. Read them carefully and choose the correct answer with the help
of given options :
Statement I : In school education, paper-pencil tests are the only way of testing the
learners.
Statement II : During the testing in schools, values or numbers are assigned to represent
that the learner has performed.
Options :
(1) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(2) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(3) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
(4) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
ZrMo Xmo H$WZ {XE JE h¢ü& B›h| ‹`mZnyd©H$ n{ãT>E Am°a {XE JE {dH$Înm| H$s ghm`Vm go ghr CŒma H$m M`Z H$s{OE Ö
H$WZ I : {d⁄mb`r {ejm _|, nona-n|{gb narjU {ejm{W©`m| Ho$ narjU H$m EH$_mà VarH$m h°ü&
H$WZ II : {d⁄mb`m| _| narjU Ho$ Xm°amZ {ejm{W©`m| Ho$ ‡Xe©Z H$mo ~VmZo Ho$ {bE gߪ`mAm| `m _yÎ`m| H$m {ZYm©aU H$a {X`m
OmVm h°ü&
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(1) H$WZ I Am°a H$WZ II XmoZm| JbV h¢
(2) H$WZ I ghr h° na›Vw H$WZ II JbV h°
(3) H$WZ I JbV h° na›Vw H$WZ II ghr h°
(4) H$WZ I Am°a H$WZ II XmoZm| ghr h¢

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77. A place, where documents and manuscripts are stored and today all National and State
Governments have them, to keep all their old official records and transactions, is called

(1) Library

(2) Parliament

(3) Archive

(4) Secretariat

dh ÒWmZ, Ohm± XÒVmdoO Am°a nm Sw>{b{n`m± ^ S>m[aV H$s OmVr h¢ VWm dV©_mZ _|, g^r amÔ¥>r` Am°a am¡` gaH$mam| Ho$ nmg `o h¢, Ohm±
do AnZo g^r ‡mMrZ H$m`m©b`r A{^boI Am°a H$m`©-{ddaU aIVo h¢, H$hbmVm h°

(1) nwÒVH$mb`

(2) gßgX

(3) A{^boImJma

(4) g{Mdmb`

78. Which of the following statements related to Tamil region is wrong?

(1) Muvendar is a Tamil word meaning three chiefs used for heads of three ruling families.

(2) The three ruling families were the Cholas, Cheras and Pandyas.

(3) Each of the three chiefs had three centres of power.

(4) Sangam poems mention the Muvendar.

V{_b joà go gß~ß{YV {ZÂZ{b{IV _| go H$m°Z-gm H$WZ JbV h°?

(1) _wdo›Xa V{_b ^mfm H$m e„X h° {OgH$m AW© h° VrZ _w{I`m Am°a `h e„X emgZ H$aZo dmbo VrZ n[admam| Ho$ _w{I`mAm| Ho$ {bE
‡`w∫$ hmoVm Wmü&

(2) emgZ H$aZo dmbo VrZ n[adma Wo—Mmob, Moa Am°a nmßS≤>`ü&

(3) VrZm| _w{I`mAm| _| ‡À`oH$ Ho$ nmg gŒmm Ho$ VrZ Ho$›– Woü&

(4) gßJ_ H${dVmE± _wdo›Xa H$m CÑoI H$aVr h¢ü&

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79. Assertion : The relationship between the State and religion may be a bone of contention in
today’s Indian polity, but history presents workable solutions.

Choose the appropriate reason/reasons for the above assertion.
A. Temples were often central to the economy and society.
B. The town of Ramdaspur had developed around the central Gurudwara called Harmandar
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(3) Only D (4) Only A, B and C

A{^H$WZ : am¡` Am°a Y_© Ho$ _‹` gß~ßY dV©_mZ g_` _| ^maVr` amOZr{V _| dmΩ`w’ H$m AmYma hmo gH$Vm h°, na B{Vhmg
Ï`mdhm[aH$ g_mYmZ ‡ÒVwV H$aVm h°ü&

Cn`©w∫$ A{^H$WZ Ho$ {bE Cn`w∫$ H$maU/H$maUm| H$m M`Z H$s{OEü&
A. _ß{Xa ‡m`Ö Am{W©H$ Ï`dÒWm Am°a g_mO Ho$ {bE Ho$›–r` Woü&
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D. B{Vhmg {d{^fi am¡`m| Am°a Y_m] Ho$ _‹` `w’m| Ho$ ~mao

(1) Ho$db A a (2) Ho$db B
(3) Ho$db D (4) Ho$db A, B Am°a C

80. Unusual for the 12th century, Kalhana used a variety of sources. Unlike the writers of
Prashastis, he was often critical about rulers and their practices. His sources include :
(1) earlier histories and eyewitness accounts
(2) earlier histories, eyewitness accounts and documents
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a Am°a CZH$s H$m`©Zr{V`m| Ho$ ~mao _| Aäga AmbmoMZm H$aVm Wmü& CZHo$ ÚmoVm| _| em{_b h¢ :
(1) ‡maß{^H$ B{Vhmg Am°a MÌ_XrX {ddaU

(2) ‡maß{^H$ B{Vhmg, MÌ_XrX {ddaU Am°a XÒVmdoO

(3) ‡maß{^H$ B{Vhmg, MÌ_XrX {ddaU, XÒVmdoO Am°a {ebmboI

(4) ‡maß{^H$ B{Vhmg

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81. Which of the following are true with regard to the Marathas?
A. Shivaji carved out a stable kingdom with the support of powerful warrior families.
B. Powerful warrior families were called ‘Deshmukhs’.
C. Highly mobile, peasant pastoralists were the backbone of the Maratha army.
D. Highly mobile, peasant pastoralists were called ‘Kunbis’.

Choose the correct option.
(1) Only C and D (2) A, B, C and D
(3) Only A, B and C (4) Only A and C

_amR>mAm| Ho$ gßX^© _| H$m°Z-go H$WZ ghr h¢?
A. {edmOr Zo e{∫$embr `mo’m n[admam| H$s ghm`Vm go pÒWa am¡` H$m JR>Z {H$`mü&
B. e{∫$embr `mo’m n[admam| H$mo "Xoe_wI' H$hm OmVm Wmü&
C. EH$ ÒWmZ na pÒWa Z ahZo dmbo, H•$fH$ newMmar _amR>m goZm H$s arãT> Woü&
D. EH$ ÒWmZ na pÒWa Z ahZo dmbo, H•$fH$ newMmar "Hw$Z~r' H$hbmVo Woü&
ghr {dH$În Mw{ZEü&
(1) Ho$db C Am°a D (2) A, B, C Am°a D
(3) Ho$db A, B Am°a C (4) Ho$db A Am°a C

82. Historical claim : ‘‘The Ahom built a large State.’’

Choose the appropriate evidences for the above claim.
A. The Ahoms used firearms to build a large State.
B. The Ahoms made high-quality gunpowder and cannons.
C. The Ahom State depended upon forced labour.
D. In 1662, the Ahoms defeated the Mughals.
(1) B, C and D (2) A, C and D
(3) A, B and D (4) A, B and C

Eo{Vhm{gH$ Xmdm : ""Ahmo_ Zo EH$ ~h˛V ~ãS>m am¡` ~Zm`mü&''

Cn`©w∫$ Xmdo Ho$ {bE Cn`w∫$ gm˙`m| H$m M`Z H$s{OEü&
A. Ahmo_ Zo ~ãS>m am¡` ~ZmZo Ho$ {bE A{æeÛm| H$m ‡`moJ {H$`mü&
B. Ahmo_ Zo CÉ JwUdŒmm dmbo ~mÍ$X Am°a Vmon| ~ZmB©ü&
C. Ahmo_ am¡` ~m‹` l{_H$m| na {Z^©a Wmü&
D. 1662 _|, Ahmo_ Zo _wJbm| H$mo ham`mü&
(1) B, C Am°a D (2) A, C Am°a D
(3) A, B Am°a D (4) A, B Am°a C

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83. State the validity of the following on peasant revolts :
Assertion : Those who are oppressed do not always rise up in rebellion. They do so only at
times.
Reason : In 1859, the Indigo Ryots felt that they had the support of the local Zamindars
against the planters.
Conclusion : Women turned up to fight with pots, pans and kitchen implements.
(1) Only Assertion and Reason are valid
(2) Only Reason and Conclusion are valid
(3) Only Assertion and Conclusion are valid
(4) Assertion, Reason and Conclusion all are valid

H•$fH$ H´$mp›V`m| na {ZÂZ{b{IV H$s d°YVm H$m CÑoI H$s{OE :
A{^H$WZ : do Omo CÀnr{ãS>V {H$E OmVo h¢, h_oem {d–mohr Ho$ Í$n _| AmJo Zht AmVo h¢ü& do Eogm Ho$db {H$gr EH$ g_` _| H$aVo h¢ü&
H$maU : 1859 _|, Zrb Ho$ {H$gmZm| Zo _hgyg {H$`m {H$ C›h| amonZo dmbm| Ho$ {dÈ’ ÒWmZr` O_tXmam| H$m g_W©Z ‡m· h°ü&
n[aUm_ : _{hbmE± ~V©Zm|, nVrbm| Am°a agmoB© Ho$ A›` CnH$aUm| Ho$ gmW `w’ Ho$ {bE AmJo Am`tü&
(1) Ho$db A{^H$WZ Am°a H$maU d°Y h¢
(2) Ho$db H$maU Am°a n[aUm_ d°Y h¢
(3) Ho$db A{^H$WZ Am°a n[aUm_ d°Y h¢
(4) A{^H$WZ, H$maU Am°a n[aUm_ g^r d°Y h¢

84. The following are some facts related to Company policies during the second half of the
18th century :
A. Artisans started deserting villages.
B. The Company purchased goods in India by gold and silver.
C. The revenue collected in Bengal could finance the purchase of goods.
D. The Company became the Diwan.
Arrange them in sequence of their occurrence.
(1) B, A, C, D (2) A, B, C, D
(3) C, B, A, D (4) B, D, C, A

18dt eVm„Xr Ho$ {¤Vr` AY© Ho$ Xm°amZ H$ÂnZr H$s Zr{V`m| go gß~ß{YV Hw$N> Vœ` ZrMo {XE JE h¢ :
A. H$marJam| Zo Jm±dm| go nbm`Z ewÍ$ H$a {X`mü&
B. H$ÂnZr Zo ^maV _| ÒdU© d Mm±Xr go _mb IarXmü&
C. ~ßJmb _| BH$∆>o {H$E JE amOÒd go _mb H$s IarXXmar H$mo {dŒm {X`m Om gH$mü&
D. H$ÂnZr XrdmZ ~Z J`rü&

C›h| CZHo$ K{Q>V hmoZo Ho$ H´$_ _| Ï`dpÒWV H$s{OEü&
(1) B, A, C, D (2) A, B, C, D
(3) C, B, A, D (4) B, D, C, A

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85. Which of the following institutional developments was/were direct outcome/outcomes of the
Wood’s Despatch?

A. Education departments of the government were set up in provinces.

B. Centralization of education under the Governor General took place.

C. Steps were taken to establish a system of university education.
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(3) All of the above (4) One of the above

{ZÂZ{b{IV _| go H$m°Z-gm/go gßÒWmJV {dH$mg dwS≤>g {S>Òn°M H$m/Ho$ ‡À`j n[aUm_ Wm/Wo?

A. ‡mßVr` ÒVa na gaH$mar {ejm {d^mJm| H$s ÒWmnZmü&

B. {ejm H$m H|$–rH$aU JdZ©a OZab Ho$ AYrZ h˛Amü&
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(3) Cn`©w∫$ g^r (4) Cn`©w∫$ _| go EH$

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XohmV _| ›`m`gßJV VarHo$ go emgZ H$aVo Wo?

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(3) ¡`mo{Vamd \w$bo (4) JwÈ ZmZH$

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87. Consider the following statements on Non-Brahman Movement :
A. The movement came from non-Brahman castes that had acquired access to education.
B. The movement argued that the Aryans were the indigenous races.
C. The movement came from non-Brahman castes with wealth and influence.
Choose the correct option.

(1) Only B and C are valid (2) Only C is valid
(3) Only B is valid (4) Only A and C are valid

J°a-~´m˜U (Zm∞Z-~´m˜U) AmßXmobZ na {ZÂZ{b{IV H$WZm| na {dMma H$s{OE :
A. AmßXmobZ J°a-~´m˜U Om{V`m| Ho$ ¤mam {H$`m J`m {OZH$mo {ejm H$s nh˛±M Wrü&
B. Bg AmßXmobZ Ho$ ¤mam VH©$ {XE JE {H$ Am`© XoeO ZÒb Wrü&
C. AmßXmobZ CZ J°a-~´m˜U Om{V`m| go Am`m, Omo YZr d ‡^wÀdembr Woü&

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(1) Ho$db B Am°a C d°Y h¢ (2) Ho$db C d°Y h°

(3) Ho$db B d°Y h° (4) Ho$db A Am°a C d°Y h¢

88. Social insecurities, in any society, result from a sense of alienation. In this context, the
Indian Nationalist Movement was a movement :
A. to acknowledge the supremacy of people over the structures of government
B. to do away with the differences of class, colour and language
C. to acknowledge the government as being equal to the God

Choose the correct option.
(1) Only B (2) Only A and B
(3) Only B and C (4) Only A

{H$gr ^r g_mO _|, gm_m{OH$ AgwajmE± {dgß~ßYZ Ho$ ^md H$m n[aUm_ hmoVr h¢ü& Bg gßX^© _|, ^maVr` amÔ¥>dmXr AmßXmobZ
EH$ AmßXmobZ Wm :
A. gaH$ma H$s gßaMZm Ho$ D$na bmoJm| H$s ‡^wVm H$mo _m›`Vm XoZo dmbm
B. dJ©, aßJ Am°a ^mfm Ho$ AßVa H$mo Xya H$aZo dmbm
C. gaH$ma H$mo B©úa Ho$ ~am~a _m›`Vm XoZo dmbm

ghr {dH$În Mw{ZEü&
(1) Ho$db B (2) Ho$db A Am°a B

(3) Ho$db B Am°a C (4) Ho$db A

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