Mizoram Board Class 12 Question Paper 2024 Arts All Subjects

Total number of printed pages - 6 HSS/001

2024
ENGLISH
(CORE)
Full Marks – 80
Time – 3 Hours

General Instructions:
(i) The paper is divided into three sections: A,B & C. All the sections are compulsory.
(ii) Separate instructions are given with each section and question wherever necessary. Read these
instructions very carefully and follow them.
(iii) Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.
(iv) Marks for each question are indicated against it.

SECTION – A : Reading (15 marks)

1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow :
Many of us believe that ‘small’ means ‘insignificant’. We believe that small actions
and choices do not have much impact on our lives. We think that it is only the big things, the
big actions and the big decisions that really count. But when you look at the lives of all great
people, you will see that they built their characters through small decisions, small choices
and small actions that they performed everyday. They transformed their lives through a step
by step or day by day approach. They nurtured and nourished their good habits, one step at a
time. It was their small day to day decisions that added up to make tremendous difference in
the long run. Indeed, in matters of personal growth and character building, there is no such
thing as overnight success.
Growth always occurs through a sequential series of stages. There is an organic process
to growth. When we look at children growing up, we can see this process at work: the child
first learns to crawl, then to stand and walk, and finally to run. The same is true in the natural
world. The soil must first be tilled, and then the seed must be sowed. Next, it must be nurtured
with enough water and sunlight, and only then will it grow, bear fruit and finally ripen, ready to
be eaten.
Gandhi understood this organic process and used this universal law of nature to his
benefit. Gandhi grew in small ways, in his day-to-day affairs. He did not wake up one day and
find himself to be the ‘Mahatma’. In fact, there was nothing much in his early life that showed
signs of greatness. But from his mid-twenties, he deliberately and consistently attempted to
change himself, reform himself and grow in some way everyday. Day-by-day, hour-by-hour,
he risked failure, experimented and learnt from his mistakes. In small and large situations
alike, he took up rather than avoided responsibility.
People have always marvelled at the effortless way in which Gandhi could accomplish
the most difficult tasks. He displayed a great deal of self-mastery and discipline which was
amazing.These things did not come easily to him.Years of practice and disciplined training
went into making his success possible. Very few saw his struggles, fears, doubts and anxieties,
or his inner efforts to overcome them. They saw the victory but not the struggle.

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This is a common factor in the lives of great people. They exercise their freedom and
choices in small ways that have a great impact on their lives and their environment. Each of
their small decisions and actions add up to have a profound impact in the long run. By
understanding this principle, we can move forward with confidence, in the direction of our
dreams. Often when our ‘ideal goal’ looks far from us, we become easily discouraged,
disheartened and pessimistic. However, when we choose to grow in small ways, taking small
steps one at a time, it becomes easy to achieve the goal.

1.1. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the following questions briefly : 2x2=4
(a) What is ‘organic process of growth’?
(b) Which part of Gandhi’s life is not seen by most people?

1.2. Select the appropriate answer from the given options : 2x1=2
(a) Which of the following statement is true in the context of the third paragraph?
(i) Gandhi became great overnight.
(ii) Gandhi showed signs of greatness in childhood itself.
(iii) Everyday, Gandhi made efforts to change himself in some small way.
(iv) Gandhi never made mistakes.

(b) Why do we become easily discouraged, disheartened and pessimistic?
(i) Because our ‘ideal goal’ looks too far from us.
(ii) Because things do not come easily to us.
(iii) Because we choose to grow in small ways.
(iv) Both (i) and (ii).

1.3. Find words in the passage which are similar in meaning to the following : 2x1=2
(a) intentionally or purposely
(b) of deep significance

2. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow :
There is nothing more frustrating than when you sit down at your table to study with the
sincerest of intentions and instead of being able to finish the task at hand, you find your
thoughts wandering. However, there are certain techniques that you can use to enhance your
concentration. “Your concentration level depends on a number of factors,” says Samuel Ghosh,
a social counsellor. “In order to develop your concentration span, it is necessary to examine
various facets of your physical and internal environment,” he adds.
To begin with, one should attempt to create the physical environment that is conducive
to focused thought. Whether it is the radio, TV or your noisy neighbours, identify the factors
that make it difficult for you to focus. For instance, if you live in a very noisy neighbourhood,
you could try to plan your study hours in a nearby library. He disagrees with the notion that
people can concentrate or study in an environment with distractions like loud televisions,
blaring music, etc. If you are distracted when you are attempting to focus, your attention and
retention powers do not work at optimum levels,” cautions Ghosh. “Not more than two senses
should be activated at the same time,” he adds. What that means is that music that sets your
feet tapping is not the ideal accompaniment to your books. Also do not place your study table

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or desk in front of a window. “While there is no cure for a mind that wants to wander, one
should try and provide as little stimulus as possible. Looking out of a window when you are
trying to concentrate will invariably send your mind on a tangent,” says Ghosh.
The second important thing, he says is to establish goals for oneself instead of setting
a general target and then trying to accomplish what you can in a haphazard fashion. It is very
important to decide what you have to finish in a given span of time. The human mind recognizes
fixed goals and targets and appreciates schedules more than random thoughts. Once your
thoughts and goals are in line, a focused system will follow.
Divide your schedules into study and recreation hours. When you study, choose the
mix of subjects that you enjoy and dislike. For instance, if you enjoy verbal skill tests more
than mathematical poblems, then finish maths first. Not only will you find yourself working
harder, you will have a sense of achievement when you wind up.
Try not to sit for more than 40 minutes at a stretch. Take a very short break and sit down
again. Short breaks build your concentration and refresh your mind. However, be careful not
to overdo the relaxation. It may have undesired effects.
Do not get disheartened. Concentration is merely a matter of disciplining the mind. It
comes with patience and practice and does not take very long to become a habit for life.

(a) On the basis of your reading of the passage, make notes on it using recognisable
abbreviations, wherever necessary. Supply a suitable title. 4

(b) Write a summary of the above passage in about 80 words. 3

SECTION - B : Writing ( 25 marks)

3. You are Lalrinmawii.You have received an informal invitation from your close friend inviting
you to attend their dinner party to celebrate their wedding anniversary. Respond to the
invitation informing your friend about your inability to attend the party due to a previous
commitment in not more than 50 words. 5

4. You are Lalmuanpuia, Secretary of the Students Union of ZTS Memorial School, Aizawl.
The Students Union is organizing a study tour to visit several historical sites of the state.
Write a Notice in about 50 words inviting students to register their names for this tour. 5

5. (a) You are Lalrinawmi, Secretary, Earth Movers Sporting Club, Aizawl. You had purchased
several sports equipments from Zote Sports Goods, Chanmari, Aizawl. Unfortunately,
some items have been found defective. Write a letter to the Sales Manager complaining
about the defect and ask for immediate replacement. 10

OR

(b) You are Lalthanpuia, a resident of H/No. 46, Tlangnuam, Aizawl. You have seen an
advertisement for the post of an Office Assistant at Buanga Enterprises, Bawngkawn,
Aizawl. Write an application to the Manager applying for the post. Include a bio-data.
10

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6. (a) You are Sarah Lalmuanpuii of St. John’s School, Khatla. Your school has adopted a
village as a social responsibility. Students are being taken to teach children of the
village on a regular basis. Write a report for your school magazine in about 120 words.
5
OR
(b) You are Liansawma of Rahsi veng, Lawngtlai. Write an article in about 120 words on
‘Role of individuals in society to keep our environment clean’. 5

SECTION - C: Literature (40 marks)
7. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow : 4x1=4
I. Aunt Jennifer’s tigers prance across a screen,
Bright topaz denizens of a world of green.
They do not fear the men beneath the tree;
They pace in sleek chivalric certainty.
(a) The poet of ‘Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers’ is -
(i) Robert Frost
(ii) John Keats
(iii) Adrienne Rich
(iv) Kamala Das.
(b) ‘Denizens of a world of green’ means
(i) forest dwellers.
(ii) those who love the green environment.
(iii) those who hate the forest.
(iv) citizens of the world.
(c) How are the tigers different from Aunt Jennifer ?
(i) Aunt Jennifer lives in a city and the tigers in a forest.
(ii) The tigers are courageous and carefree whereas Aunt Jennifer is terrified.
(iii) Aunt Jennifer is old and the tigers are young.
(iv) None of these.
(d) What issue does this poem address ?
(i) Constraints of married life experienced by women.
(ii) Constraints of women.
(iii) Constraints of women as poets.
(iv) Cruelty towards wild animals.
OR
II. Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing
A flowery band to bind us to the Earth,
Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth
Of noble natures, of the gloomy days,
Of all the unhealthy and o’er-darkened ways
Made for our searching; yes, in spite of all,
Some shape of beauty moves away the pall
From our dark spirits.
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(a) Flowery band means
(i) a resting place
(ii) shapes of beauty
(iii) human nature
(iv) beautiful band of flowers
(b) According to the poet, what keeps our life moving ?
(i) Beauty
(ii) Frustration
(iii) Flowers
(iv) Mysterious things
(c) The poet says that there is a shortage of -
(i) Beautiful things
(ii) Wreaths of flowers
(iii) Darkened ways
(iv) Noble nature
(d) The name of the poet is -
(i) Pablo Neruda
(ii) Adrienne Rich
(iii) John Keats
(iv) Kamala Das

8. Answer the following questions in about 30 words : 3x2=6
(a) According to the poet Pablo Neruda, how can we benefit from self introspection ?
(b) What was the plea of the folk who put up the roadside stand ?
(c) Why has the mother been compared to the ‘late winter’s moon’ ?

9. Answer the following questions in about 30 words : 4x2=8
(a) How is bangle-making a curse for bangle-makers ?
(b) Why do you think the peddler signed himself as Captain Von Stahle ?
(c) What is the reason for the huge success of the novel ‘The Name of the Rose’ ?
(d) What caused the lack of communication between the Englishman and the people of
Gemini Studios ?

10. Choose the correct answer from the given options : 2x1=2
(a) ‘I crossed to oblivion and the curtain of life fell’. Oblivion means -
(i) Realization
(ii) Changing room
(iii) Unconsciousness
(iv) Death

(b) Geoff had been out of school for a period of -
(i) Three years (ii) Five years
(iii) One year (iv) Two years

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11. Answer any one of the following questions in about 100-120 words each :
(a) “Freedom from fear is more important than legal justice”. Elaborate with reference .
to the lesson ‘Indigo’. 5
OR
(b) Do you think either the students or the teacher were sincere in their task till the day
of the last lesson? Substantiate with evidence from the text. 5
12. Answer the following questions in about 30 words : 2x2=4
(a) Why did Zitkala-Sa not want her hair to be cut short ?
(b) Do you think that the lesson ‘On the face of it’ ended tragically ? Give reasons to
support your answer.
13. Choose the correct answer from the given options : 6x1=6
(a) In ‘ The Enemy’, the servant Yumi cleaned the guest room and burned -
(i) Phenol (ii) Ammonia
(iii) Chlorine (iv) Sulphur

(b) When Charley once got lost in the Grand Central Station, he came out at -
(i) New York Central Station (ii) New Haven Station
(iii) Vanderbitt Avenue (iv) Roosevelt Hotel

(c) How much time did Bama take to reach home ?
(i) 2 hours (ii) 1 hour
(iii) 4 hours (iv) 3 hours

(d) What disturbed the silence of Antarctica ?
(i) Humans (ii) Animals
(iii) Avalanches (iv) Birds

(e) The Maharaja announced a _____ from all taxes to the village that reported the
presence of a tiger.
(i) One year exemption (ii) Two year exemption
(iii) Three year exemption (iv) Four year exemption

(f) Dr. Sadao went to America at the age of -
(i) 22 (ii) 30
(iii) 32 (iv) 42

14. Answer any one of the following questions in about 100-120 words :
(a) How did the Tiger-King meet his end ? What was ironical about his death ? 2+3=5

OR

(b) Charley sought temporary refuge in his imagination of the third level. Discuss. 5
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2024
MIZO
Full Marks – 80
Time – 3 Hours

Hriat turte:
(i) Zawhna zawng zawng hi chhan ngei ngei tur a ni.
(ii) Zawhna tin mark put z^t chu a z^wnah tarlan zel a ni.
(iii) Chhan dawnin zawhna nambar ziah zel tur a ni.

|HEN KHATNA : HLA

1. A kar awlte hi dah khat rawh : 2x1=2
(a) Ka muanna ber _____ i ni.
(b) A heh lah chul _____ iang.

2. A dik ber thlang chhuak rawh : 2x1=2
(a) Khua romei tl^ng kai ch^ng _____ nun hlui a thar leh ta. (sirva/ \huva/ lengngha/ murva)
(b) Hawilo p^r an _____ e z$ng ph<lah. (tawn / beh/ kh^l/ thliak)

3. ‘Ph>ngphe nunnem’ tih hla phuahtu hian eng vangin nge “Hring nun hi ka \ahpui \hin” a tih ? 2

4. Eng vangin nge P.S. Chawngthu-in thlamuanna Pa hnena dil turin min tih ? 2

5. ‘Pi pu chhuahtl^ng hlui’ tih hla a\anga hman lai kawtchhuah lungdawh an hman \angkai dan
kan hmuhte kha han sawi teh. 4

6. ‘Phungrual an \in ang a’ tih hla a\anga Mizo nunphung lo lang leh a phuahtu lusun dan kan
hmuhte kha a hla thu behchhanin fiah takin han sawi teh. 6

|HEN HNIHNA : THU

7. A dik ber thlang chhuak rawh : 2x1=2
(a) ‘Literature of Power’ tih sawitu chu _____ a ni. (De Quincey/ John F. Kennedy/
Voltaire/ Zikpuii Pa)
(b) C.|huamluaia’n ‘Hun lunglenthlak ber maia kan lo ruat \hin’ a tih chu _____ lai a ni.
(thlasik/ favang awllen/ \hal khawro/ fur)

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8. A kar awlte hi dah khat rawh : 2x1=2
(a) Zan tin mai hian _____ thar ka nei reng mai a.
(b) Hla phuah thiam mimal hming kan hriat hmasak ber chu _____ a ni.

9. R.L. Thanmawia’n zirlai tam takin an tlakchham a sawi kha sawi la, chu mi avanga harsatna
awm thei entirna a pek kha sawi bawk rawh. 1+1=2

10. ‘Lungph^ng lo la’ tih ziaktuin, “Minute tina thil thleng” a tih leh “Khawvel awmphung” a
tihte kha han sawi teh 1+1=2

11. Kan thinrimna-in hriselna tehfung pali a khawih pawi theihte kha sawi la, thinrimna hian kan
nuna hnawh phui leh siam \hat rual loh chhiatna a thlen theih dan in zirlai buin a sawi kha han
sawi vek teh. 2+2=4

12. In zirlai, ‘Mizo thu leh hla \obul’ tih behchhanin hmanlai kan pi leh pute khawsak dan leh
nunphung kha han sawi teh. 6

|HEN THUMNA : LEMCHAN

13. A dik ber thlang chhuak rawh : 2x1=2
(a) Lalhniangi nu-in Thangzawra palai, Phunga te a \heh chu _____ a ni. (Zufang/ Zupui/
Tuiburlainuai/ Tuibur al)
(b) An sal mante Pawihho hnena an hralh avanga hausak phah tate chu _____ an ni.
(Lianphunga khuate/ Lalruma khuate/ Bengkhuaia khuate/ Kalkhama khuate)

14. Thangzawra’n, “Ka nu, nang zawngin min lainat e” a tihna chhan kha han sawi teh. 2

15. Eng vangin nge Thingsei lal, Lalchhunga khan, “Ka tha a na mang e aw” a tih ? 2

16. “Beiseina a\angin beidawnna ka chhar chhuak a, nun hi pangpar emaw a nih dawn ka tih
hnuah hnam t<r mai a ni tih ka hre chhuak leh si a nih hi.”
He thu Thangzawra’n a sawi chhuah chhan dik tak han sawi teh. 4

|HEN LINA : THAWNTHU

17. Chhanna dik ber thlang chhuak rawh : 2x1=2
(a) Mipuiin an lal, an duh tawh loh avanga an sawi (hrem) chu _____ a ni. (Vanphunga/
Vaihleia/ Siakzapaoa/ Semthonga)
(b) Chawngi hming pum chu _____ a ni. (Chawngziki/ Lalchawngpuii/ Chhiahchawngi/ Chawngpuii)

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18. Kawl rama Buangate \hian zaho an tlangnel loh ruk riauna chhan kha eng nge ni ? 2

19. ‘Zamadlei \hi’ hi eng nge a nih sawi la, ‘Lal hlau lo \hi’ thawnthu a\ang hian eng nge pawimawhna
a neih sawi bawk rawh. 1+1=2

20. Dama te hun laia Rih dil an hriat dan leh tun lai huna Rih dil chanchin an hriat dan kha fiah
takin han sawi teh. 2+2=4

|HEN NGANA : GRAMMAR & COMPOSITION

21. A hnuaia thute hi eng adverb nge an nih ziak rawh : 2x1=2
(a) Thlifim a thaw heuh heuh mai.
(Adjectival Adverb/Double Adverb/Emphatic Adverb)
(b) A va hnawk rem rum ve.
(Adjectival Adverb/Double Adverb/Emphatic Adverb)

22. A hnuaia thute hi |awng Upain engtin nge an sawi ? 2x1=2
(a) A tak tak ni lo, a behbawm. (Ba sa ngam/ Bawm ak thu/ A phaw vuak/ Duap kai)
(b) Hah hle, chau hle sawina. (Thlohpui thing tu ang/ Thembu sawh rual/ |hi beh lo thu/
Pawngsen tlaivar)

23. ‘Za chham lak’ tih awmzia sawi la, a tichiang turin thu han phuah teh. 2

24. Lalrinawma, Republic Veng, Aizawl i ni a. In bialtu SDO (Public Health Engineering
Department), Republic Veng hnenah tui in haw \hat loh chungchanga sawiselna (complaint)
han ziak teh. 4

25. A hnuaia thupui tarlan zinga i duh ber hmangin Essay, thumal 250 velin han ziak teh. 6
(a) Ram leh hnam humhalh
(b) Hnam inpumkhatna
(c) Zirlaite leh thianghlimna

|HEN RUKNA : RAPID READER

26. Zawlbuka nasa taka sawisak a tawrh hnuah eng vangin nge Hrangchhuana’n tui a lam duh loh ? 2

27. Chawngmawii leh Hrangchhuana te inkara hmangaihna kawng bum boh dan leh an inhmangaihna
thukzia a bu chhung thu tlawhchhanin, fiah takin han ziak chhuak teh. 3+3=6

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2024
NEPALI
Full Marks - 80
Time - 3 Hours

General Instructions :
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Figures in the margin indicate marks.
(iii) Write your answers neatly and legibly.
(iv) While attemping a question, write the question number as given in the question paper.

ख ड – ‘क’ (पठन : 10 अक ं )
1. तल िदएको ग ांश पढ़ेर सोिधएका ह को उ र सरल भाषामा लेख:
स यसगं हो सत र सगं को योग । स सगं लाई साधारण अथमाभ न ु हो भने– रा ो स गं त । मािनसको च र िनमाणमा
स संगको भावले नै मािनस महान वा नीच,सफल-असफल, स ुखी वा दख ु ी ह छ । सुसंगितले मािनस उ नित, सफल र स ख
ु ी
ब छ अिन यसको िवप रत ब छ कुसंगितले । स संगको मिहमा महान छ ।
जीवनमा येक मािनसलाई सुख, शाि त र सफलताको आकां ा ह छ अिन यसको ाि का िनि त उसलाई
सुस संगको आव यकता पछ । जब स म मािनस रा ो संगत गन स दैन तब स म उ सफल र सुखी ब न स ै न ।
संगत दईु कारको ह छ – सुसंगत र कुसंगत । अिन येक थरीको संगत दईु कारले ा गन सिक छ– पढेर र परेर
अथवा पु तकह को अ ययन र मननबाट अिन यि िवशेषिसतको ससं गबाट ।
मनु य-जीवनमा सगं तको ठूलो मह व छ । सुसगं तको स जन र कुसंगतले दजु न ब दछ भ ने बझु रे माता-िपताह ले
आ ना बाल-बािलकालाई सानै देिख असल मािनसह को संगत गन अ यास र ोतसाहन िदनु आव यक छ । बालक-
बािलका मा होइन तर यवु ा वृ सबैले हरबखत ससु ंगतमा रहने यास र आदत गनु पछ ।
(क) यस ग ांशलाई सुहाउदो िशषक देउ? 1
(ख) स संग कसरी बिनएको श द हो ? 1
(ग) स यसगं को भावले मािनस क ता ह न ? 1
(घ) स यसगं को साधारण अथ के हो? 1
(ङ) जीवनमा मािनसलाई के को इ छा ह छ ? 1
(च) संगत कित कारको ह छ ? 1
(छ) संगत कसरी ा गन सिक छ? 2
(ज) यस िवषयमा माता-िपताको के भूिमका हनुपछ? 2

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ख ड –‘ख’ ( याकरण औ रचना: 25 अक ं )
2. (क) स झ िक ितमी आइजोल इले ् िन स, िमजौरामको ब धक िकरण हौ । अब िन निलिखत सामानह लू डाट
ए स से ारा पठाई िदने अनुरोध गद िजयो इ फोटे क िलिमटे, डवल म ु बइको िव य ब धकलाई एक यापा रक प
लेख । प मा यी िचजह को लािग 5,00,000 ∙00 ( िपया पाँच लाख) उिनह को बक-खातामा हािलिदएको क ु रा पिन
जनाउनु । 5
1. हे डसेट - 200 वटा
2. डोङगल - 100 वटा
3. है डसेट कभर- 200 वटा
अथवा
(ख) स झ ितमी छा वासमा बसेर पढ़दैछौ। छा ावासको बारे मा बताउँदै ित ो िपतालाई एउटा यि गत प लेख । 5

3. कुनै एक िवषयमा लगभग250-300 श दको िनब ध रचना गर: 8
(क) िमजौराममा भानु जय ती
(ख) इ टरनेट– लाभ र हािन
(ग) िव ानको चम कार

4. तलका कुनै दईु िभ नाथक श दह का बे ला-बे लै अथ ब ुझाउन ितनीह को योग ारा वा य रचना गर: 1+1=2
(क) खनु , खनू
(ख) किल, कली
(ग) गनु , गणु

5. तलका कुनै दुई श दह ले दईु -दईु वटा पयायवाची श द लेख
: 1+1=2
(क) कमजोर
(ख) गृह
(ग) जीिवका
6. तलका कुनै दईु अनेकाथक श दह को बे -बे
ला लै अथ िन कने गरी ितनीह लाई
चलाएर द ईु -दईु वटा वा य रचना गर:
1+1=2
(क) साँचो
(ख) वर
(ग) खोटो

HSS/010 2 Contd.

HSS/010
7. तलका कुनै दईु श द-समहु को सार श द लेख: 1+1=2
(क) पानीमा ब ने ाणी
(ख) गु ले िदएको म
(ग) नरा ो बानी

8. तलका कुनै दईु वा धाराको अथ खल
ु त हने गरी ितनीह लाई चलाएर वा य रचना गर: 1+1=2
(क) आँखामा छारो हा नु
(ख) उडेको चरा खसा नु
(ग) एकै आँखाले हेनु

9. तलका कुनै दईु उखानह खाली ठाँउ भरे र पूरा गर: 1+1=2
(क) न _________ न कनाइ
(ख) पशपु ितको या ा _______ यापार
(ग) एक कान दईु कान _______

ख ड –‘ग’ (सािह य: 45 अकं )
10. तल िदएका ह को उ र सरल भाषामा लेख: 4 ×1=4
(क) ‘हामी बहादरु ’ किवता कसले लेखके ा हन?
(ख) किवले िभखारीबारे क ता क पना गरे का ?न
(ग) िपंजराका सगु ाले क ता द:ु खह भोिगरहेका न?
(घ) ‘थािपरह छौ जित िदन स म उित िदनस म िदइरह छु’ । यो पंि मा कसले के िद छु भनेको हो?

11. जाबीको चराले िकन िशकारीलाई छोिडिदने अनुरोध गदछ? 2

12. ‘हामी बहादरु ’ किवतामा किवले बहादरु गोखालीको क तो अव था दशाउनु भएको छ ? 2

13. ‘िनझर’ किवतामा किवले मािनसको जीवन क तो ह नपु छ भ नु भएको छ ? 2

HSS/010 3 P.T.O.

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14. कुनै एकको स सगं या या गर: 5
(क) ह रया वनको शीतल छाया वा धवसगं को मोह र माया ।
खे न डु न फलफुल खाई, सपनामय भो हाय! मलाई ॥
अथवा
(ख) वेर घेर अझ हो कित गन ? 5
रीस-डाह ग र नै कित मन?
मे को अब उघा र िपटारी
देश-धम ख दु आफु सयाहारी।

15. सं पे मा उ र लेख: 6×1 = 6
(क) सन् 1828 ितर नेपालरा यिभ कित थरीका बोली बोिल थे?
(ख) नेवारीभाषालेफ ाउनेअवसर नपाएको कारण लेख।
(ग) के कारणलेक ृ णरायको गाँउमािनकै स मान िथयो?
(घ) कुनैपिन बोलीलेभाषाको दजापाउन ितनीह मा के के हनपु छ?
(ङ) चामेग ु ी ओ याएर कता सु यो ?
(च) खस भाषा कसरी नेपालकोराजभाषा ब न प ु यो?

16. ‘बादल जितसुकैकालो होस यसको िभ ी चाँदीज तो सेतो ह छ्।‘ यो कथनको भाव प गर । 3

17. मा छे लगे ु ु कलाई क तो सा ती िदएका न ? 2

18. याउरेबािचरहन ुमा क-क को भूिमका छ ? 2

19. वा याय भ नालेके ब िु झ छ ? 2

20. याउरे दबारेलेख। 4

21. ‘अिहलेमा ं दैनौभनेपिछ एक मा होइन द ईु वर मागनु पला’ । उ वा य कसले, कसलाई औ क ु न सगं मा भनेकोहो? 4

22. कृ णरायको च र िच ण गर । 7
_________

HSS/010 4

Total number of printed pages - 5 HSS/002

2024
HINDI
Full Marks - 80
Time - 3 Hours

General Instructions :
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Figures in the margin indicate marks.
(iii) Write your answers neatly and legibly.
(iv) While attemping a question, write the question number as given in the question paper.

ख ड – ‘क’
1. िन निलिखत का य-पंि य को यान से पिढ़ए और प छू े गए के उ र दीिजए:
जेठ के दा ण आतप, सेतप के जगती- तल जावै जला,
नभ-म डल छाया म थल-सा दल बाधं के अ धं ड़ आवै चला ।
जल-हीन जलाशय, याकुल ह पश-ु प ी, च ड है भानक ु ला,
िकसी कानन कं ु ज के धाम म यारे
, कर िविसराम चलो तो भला ॥
(क) ततु का यांश म िकस माह क या या हो रही है? 1
(ख) किव नेआकाश क उपमा िकस से दी है? 1
(ग) सरोवर का जल य सख ू गया है? 1
(घ) किव ने भयक ं र गम से बचने क याउपाय बताया है? 1
(ङ) भयकं र गम का असर िकस कार हो रहा है? 2
2. िन निलिखत ग ाश ं को यानपवू क पिढ़ए और प छू े गए के उ र दीिजए :
बचपन म ही मैने सनु ा था, “खेलोगे
, क ु दोगे, होगे खराब” । क ु छ लोग आज भी सोचते ह िक खे-क
लने ू दने से
समय न होता है, वा य बनाने के िलए यायाम कर लेना ही काफ है । पर अपने अन भु व से म कह सकता हँ
िक यह िवचार ठीक नह है। खेल -क ू द से वा य तो बनता ही ,हैसाथ-साथ मन ु य कुछ ऐसे गणु भी सीखता है,
िजनका जीवन म िवशेष मह व, हैऔर जो के वल यायाम क अपे ा खेलक ु द से ही अिधक ा हो सकते ।ह
सहयोग से काम करना, िवजय िमलने पर अिभमान न करना, हार जाने पर साहस न छोड़ना, िवशेष येय के िलए
िनयमपवू क काम करना आिद गणु खेल के ारा अनायास िसखे जा सकते ह । लोग सफलता न पाने पर साहस
छोड़ बैठते ह और द बु ारा साहस नह करते। पर ंतु अ छा िखलाड़ी हारने पर भी यास करता रहता है तािक वह
आगे चलकर हारी हई बाजी जीत सके । इन बात से तीत होता है िक खेल के मैदान म के वल वा य नह
बनता, वरन मनु य बनता है ।िखलाड़ी उन बात को सीखता है जो नाग रक जीवन क सम या को स ल ु झाने म
सहायता दान करती ह।
(क) खेलने से समय न य नह होता ? 1
(ख) आप अ छा िखलाड़ी िकसे कहगे ? 1
(ग) वे कौन-से ग णु ह जो मनु य को यायाम से अिधक खेल -क ु द से िमलते?ह 2
(घ) खेल म सफलता न िमलने पर या करना चािहए ? 2
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ख ड – ‘ख’
3. िन निलिखत िवषय म से िकसी एक पर िनबंध िलिखए : 8
(क) समय का मह व
(ख) महँगाई: एक सम या
(ग) वन रहगे
, हम रहगे
(घ) नशा और यवु ा वग

4. आपके िव ालय के वािषक खेल ितयोिगता पर एक रपोट तैयार क िजए । 5
5. खान-पान और रहन-सहन क बदलती शैली पर एक आलेख िलिखए । 5

6. आपके शहर म पानी क सम या पर एक फ चर तैयार क िजए ।
, 5
ख ड – ‘ग’
7. िन निलिखत प ाश ं से स बंिधत के उ र दीिजए:
(अ) म जला दय म अि ,न दहा करता हँ,
सख ु -दख
ु दोन म म न रहा करता हँ;
जग भव-सागर तरने को नाव बनाए,
म भव मौज पर म त बहा करता हँ!
(क) किव अपने दय म कै सी अि न जलाता? है 1
(ख) किव कै सी ि थित म म न रहता?है 1
(ग) किव िकसक याद म म त रहता है? 1
(घ) भव सागर को तरने के िलए नाव बनाने से या आशय? है 2
(ङ) किव क मनोदशा पर काश डािलए । 3
अथवा
(आ) िफर हम परदे पर िदखलाएँगे
फूली हई आखँ क एक बडी तसवीर
बहत बडी तसवीर
और उसके होठ पर एक कसमसाहट भी
(आशा है आप उसे उसक अपगं ता क पीडा मानगे)
एक और कोिशश
दशक
धीरज रिखए
देिखए
हम दोन एक संग लाने ह

HSS/002 2 Contd.

HSS/002
आप और वह दोन
(कै मरा बस करो, नह हआ, रहने दो,
परदे पर व क क मत )है
अब मसु कुराएँगे हम
आप देख रहे थे सामािजक उ े य से यु
काय म
(बस थोडी ही कसर रह गई)
ध यवाद
(क) इस प ाश ं के किव तथा किवता का नाम िलिखए । 1
(ख) इस प ांश मे िकस पर यं य िकया गया है? 1
(ग) काय म-स ंचालक एक साथ िकन दोन को लाना चाहता है? 1
(घ) सच
ं ालक िकस बात पर मसु कराता है? 2
(ङ) संचालक परदे पर फूली हई आख क त वीर य िदखाता है? 3

8. िन निलिखत प ाश ं से सौ दयबोध सबं िं धत के उ र दीिजए:
(अ) किवता एक उडान है िचिड़या के बहाने
किवता क उडान भला िचिड़या या जाने
बाहर भीतर
इस घर, उस घर
किवता के पंख लगा उड़ने के माने
िचिड़या या जाने?
(क) इस प ाश ं म िकसका मानवीकरण िकया गया है? 1
(ख) बाहर-भीतर, इस घर, उस घर म कौन सा अलक ं ार है? 1
(ग) का यांश क भाषा पर िट पणी क िजए । 1
(घ) का याशं के क य के स दय को प क िजए । 2
अथवा
(आ) ितरती है समीर-सागर पर
अि थर सख ु पर दखु क छाया-
जग के द ध दय पर
िनदय िव लव क लािवत माया–
यह तेरी रण– तरी
भरी आकां ाओ ं से,
घन, भेर-ीगजन से सजग स ु अक ं ुर
उर मे पृ वी के, आशाओ ं से
नवजीवन क , ऊचाँ कर िसर,
ताक रहे ,हऐ िव लव के बादल!
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(क) ततु प ांश से मानवीकरण अल ं कार का एक उदाहरण दीिजए । 1
(ख) बादल को िकसके प म ततु िकया गया है? 1
(ग) किवता क भाषा पर काश डािलए । 1
(घ) इस प ांश म बादल को िव लवकारी यो ा के प म िकस कार िचि त िकया गया ?है 2

9. िन निलिखत म से िक ह दो के उ र दीिजए : 2+2 =4
(क) पृ वी घमु ती हई ब च के बेचैन पैर के पास िकस कार जाती
? है
(ख) ‘छोटा मेरा खे’तकिवता म छोटे चौकोन खेत को‘कागज का प ना’ य कहा गया है?
(ग) ‘उषा’ किवता का सार अपने श द म िलिखए ।

10. िन निलिखत ग ाश ं को पिढ़ए और पछू े गए के उ र दीिजए:
(अ) भि न और मेरे बीच म से-वकवामी का स ंबंध, यह कहना किठन है; य िक ऐसा कोई वामी नह हो सकता,
जो इ छा होने पर भी सेवक को अपनी सेवा से हटा न सके और ऐसा कोई सेभीवकनह स नु ा गया, जो वामी
के चले जाने का आदेश पाकर अव ा से हँस दे । भि न को नौकर कहना उतनाअसही गं त है, िजतना अपने
घर मबारी-बारी से आने-जाने वाले अँ-उजाले
धेरे और आँगन म फ ू लने वाले गल
ु ाब और आम को सेवक
मानना । वेिजस कार एक अि त व रखते ,हिजसे साथकता देने के िलए ही हम स ख ु -दख
ु देत,े हउसी कार
भि न का वतं यि व अपने िवकास के प रचय के िलए ही मेरे जीवन को घेरे हए है ।
(क) भि न और महादेवी के बीच कै सा सबं धं है? 1
(ख) महादेवी भि न को अपनी सेिवका मानने को तैयार य नही होती ? 1
(ग) भि न महादेवी ारा वहाँ से चले जाने का आदेश पाकर कै सा यवहार करती ? है 1
(घ) भि न महादेवी से स रु ा पा रही है या उसे सरु ा दे रही है? 1
(ङ) महादेवी अँ-उजाले
धेरे , ग ल ु ाब, आम और भि न म यासमानता खोजती है? 2
अथवा
(आ) ऐसे दमु दार से तो लँडूरे भले । फूल है िशरीष । वसतं के आगमन के साथ लह क उठता है, आषाढ़ तक जो
िनि त प से म त बना रहता है । मन रम गया तो भरे भाद म भी िनघात फूलता रहता है । जब उमस से ाण
उबलता रहता है और लू से दय सख ू ता रहता है, एकमा िशरीष कालजयी अवध तू क भाँित जीवन क
अजेयता का मं चार करता रहता है । य िप किवय क भाँित हर फ ू ल-पते को देखकर मु ध होने लायक
दय िवधाता ने नह िदया है, पर िनता तं ठूँठ भी नह हँ । िशरीष के पु प मेरे मानस म थोड़ा िह लोल ज़ र
पैदा करते ह ।
(क) पाठ तथा लेखक का नाम िलिखए । 1
(ख) िशरीष को ‘कालजयी अवधतू ’ य कहा गया है? 1
(ग) िशरीष के िखलने -फ ू लने के मौसम पर काश डािलए । 1
(घ) लेखक ने अपने वभाव के बारे म या कहा ? है 1
(ङ) लेखक को िशरीष का फूल य पसदं है? 2
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11. िन निलिखत म से िक ह चार के उ र दीिजए: 4×3=12
(क) ‘बाजा पन’ से या ता पय?है
(ख) लोग ने लड़क क टोली को मेढक-म डं ली नाम िकस आधार पर िदया ?
(ग) लु न पहलवान ने ऐसा य कहा होगा िक मेरा गु कोई पहलवान नह , यही ढोल है?
(घ) जाित था को म-िवभाजन का ही एक प न मानने के पीछे आबं ेडकर के या तक? ह
(ङ) आदश समाज के िवषय म लेखक क या मा यता? है

12. िन निलिखत म से िक ह दो के उ र दीिजए : 2×3=6
(क) यशोधर बाबू को अपनी प नी क कौन सी बात पसदं नह है?
(ख) ‘जझु ’ कहानी म िचि त ामीण जीवन का सिं वणन अपने श द म िलिखए ।
(ग) मअु नजो-दड़ो के आिदम शहर क आज या दशा है?

13. (क) यशोधर बाबू अिधकारी के प म द तर म कै सा यवहार करते
? ह 4
अथवा
(ख) वसंत पाटील कौन था ? उसक लेखक से दो ती य और कै से बनी
? 4

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2024
ECONOMICS
Full Marks - 80
Time - 3 Hours

General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Marks allotted to each question are indicated against it.
(iii) Please write down the serial number of the question before attempting it.

SECTION – A
MACROECONOMICS (40 marks)

1. Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives : 4x1=4
(a) National income is studied under which branch of Economics ?
(i) Microeconomics (ii) Price theory
(iii) Income and Employment theory (iv) Macroeconomics
(b) Which of the following is correct about ‘economic agent’ ?
(i) Economic agents are those individuals or institutions which face the consequences
of economic policy.
(ii) Sectors of an economy such as industry, agriculture, etc. are examples of economic
agents.
(iii) Economic agents are the individuals or institutions which take economic.
decisions.
(iv) None of these.
(c) Fiscal policy refers to -
(i) only revenue policy of the government.
(ii) only expenditure policy of the government.
(iii) both revenue and expenditure policy of the government.
(iv) None of these.
(d) Net indirect tax is -
(i) tax on personal income
(ii) difference between indirect taxes and subsidies
(iii) corporate tax
(iv) difference between personal disposable income and national disposable income

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2. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer from the options given : 4x1=4
(a) _____, government expenditure and imports are injection into circular flow.
(Investment/Saving)
(b) Sales plus change in stock is equal to _____ . (value of output/final goods)
(c) Money by order/authority of the Government is called _____ money. (fiat/fiduciary)
(d) The primary purpose of the RBI monetary policy is to maintain _____. (credit rationing/
price stability)

3. Who are Normal residents of a country ? Give an example of normal residents and non-
residents of a country. 1+½+½=2

4. How does AS = AD play a role in the theory of determination of income and employment ? 2

5. What is the problem of Double counting ? How is it avoided ? 1+1=2

6. Distinguish between Revenue deficit and Fiscal deficit. 2

7. Define Consumption goods. Explain the classification of consumption goods. 1+3=4

8. (a) Define Money. Explain the subsidiary function of money. 1+3=4

OR

(b) Explain the Primary functions of Commercial Bank. 4
9. APC and MPC are two parameters. The value of which parameter can be greater than one and
when ? 4

10. On the basis of the following data about an economy which consists of only two firms, find out :
3+3=6
(a) Value Added by firm A and B
(b) Gross Value Added or Gross Domestic Product at Factor cost
Items (Rs. in lakh)
(i) Sales by firm A 100
(ii) Purchase from firm B by firm A 40
(iii) Purchase from firm A by firm B 60
(iv) Sales by firm B 200
(v) Closing stock of firm A 20
(vi) Closing stock of firm B 35
(vii) Opening stock of firm A 25
(viii) Opening stock of firm B 45
(ix) Indirect taxes paid by both firms 30

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11. (a) Explain the concept of Investment multipier. Explain its relationship with MPC.
3+3=6
OR

(b) Explain the concept of full employment. Does it refer to a situation of zero
unemployment ? Explain any four types of unemployment. 1+1+4=6

SECTION - B
INDIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (40 marks)
12. Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives: 4x1=4
(a) Items of goods which are exported and imported by a nation is -
(i) trade surplus (ii) direction of trade
(iii) composition of trade (iv) balance of trade

(b) A situation where the number of workers engaged in a job much more than actually
required is -
(i) seasonal unemployment (ii) underemployment
(iii) disguised unemployment (iv) structural unemployment

(c) Government of India set up Planning Commission in the year -
(i) 1949 (ii) 1950 (iii) 1951 (iv) 1952
(d) Statement 1 : Land degradation is caused due to soil erosion and water logging.
Statement 2 : Deforestation is the main cause of soil erosion.
(i) Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect
(ii) Statement 2 is correct and statement 1 is incorrect
(iii) Both are correct
(iv) Both are incorrect
13. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer from the options given: 4x1=4
(a) _____ programme was started in China with the aim of industrialisation. (Great Leap
Forward/ Great Proletariat Cultural Revolution)
(b) Economic reforms were initiated in China in the year _____. (1978/ 1987)
(c) Central Pollution Control Board was set up in India in the year _____. (1974/1984)
(d) _____ workers can form Trade Union. (Formal/Informal)

14. How does lack of permanent means of irrigation affect Indian agriculture ? 2

15. Distinguish between Economic growth and Economic development. 2

16. Explain two main features of economic policy pursued under Planning till 1991. 1+1=2

17. Explain how horticulture is a significant source of sustainable livelihood in rural areas. 2

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18. Briefly analyse the major changes in the direction of India’s Foreign Trade since independence.
Explain the advantages of foreign trade. 3+1=4

19. (a) What is meant by Economic planning ? Analyse any three long period objectives
of economic planning in India 1+3=4

OR

(b) Elaborate the four main achievements of the Indian plan. 4

20. What is meant by ‘Human Capital Formation’ ? What are the problems facing Human
Capital Formation in India. 1+3=4

21. Critically evaluate the multi-faceted impact of LPG policies and formulate a
well-rounded perspective in their overall effect on the nation. 3+3=6

22. (a) What is Organic farming ? Highlight some of its notable advantges. 2+4=6

OR

(b) What is Jobless growth ? What are the causes responsible for increasing
unemploment in India ? 2+4=6

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2024
EDUCATION
Full Marks – 80
Time – 3 Hours

General Instructions :
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Marks allotted to each question are indicated against it.
(iii) Please write down the number of the question before attempting it.

1. Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 8x1=8

(a) The third concept of Psychology is in terms of -
(i) soul (ii) consciousness
(iii) behaviour (iv) mind

(b) Development is affected by -
A. Social status of the family
B. Glands of internal secretion
C. Nutrition ingredients
D. Exercise and work
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(i) A only (ii) A and B only
(iii) A, B and C (iv) A, B, C and D

(c) An individual’s heredity is determined by -
(i) the physical similarity between parents.
(ii) the parents’ mental traits.
(iii) the individual’s behaviour characteristics.
(iv) the specific genes received by an individual from its parents at the time of
conception.

(d) Behind and beneath every habitual action, there is -
(i) a command (ii) a necessity
(iii) an emotion (iv) an urgency

(e) Attention is -
(i) flexible (ii) selective
(iii) automatic (iv) rigid

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(f) Which one of the following is not among the improved methods of memory ?
(i) Recitation (ii) Lapse of time
(iii) Over-learning (iv) Learning by doing

(g) Consider the following statements about Mental Age -
A. It is the physical age of a person.
B. It is synonymous with intelligence.
C. It is counted from the date and time of birth.
D. It is an index of intelligence rank.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(i) Only D (ii) Only A
(iii) B and D (iv) A and C

(h) Mental hygiene is the science that consists of measures to reduce the incidence of -
(i) mental health (ii) mental illness
(iii) mental retardation (iv) healthy mind

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct word : 8x1=8
(a) Behaviour is the _____ expression of our mental processess. (internal/external)
(b) “In successive generation, _____ tends to move towards the average of the species of
which they form apart”. (variation/regression)
(c) The law of _____ emphasises the importance of revision. (exercise/recency)
(d) Insightful learning was advocated by _____. (Kohler/Pavlou)
(e) The _____ conditions are the internal conditions arising out of the inner mental
disposition. (subjective/objective)
(f) The method of _____ is a useful technique to make assessment of the personality traits
by getting it rated by another person. (observation/rating scale)
(g) The factors which influence learning also influence _____. (recall/retention)
(h) _____ type of counselling does not employ any specific technique. (Eclectic/ Directive)

3. Define Educational psychology. 2

4. What is Growth ? 2

5. Explain the two main aspects of Heredity. 2

6. “When a person feels ready to learn, or to act, he learns or acts more effectively than when
not ready”. Elaborate. 2

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7. Expand IQ. Briefly explain it. 2

8. Who are Ambiverts ? 2

9. Explain any four scopes of Educational psychology. 4

10. How does the Law of Variation explain about the variation between parents and children ? 4

11. Discuss any four educational implications of Learning by insight. 4

12. Suggest and explain any four remedial measures for Forgetfulness. 4

13. Explain how the success of any educational programme depends upon the degree of interest.
4

14. Explain any four attributes of Emotional Intelligence. 4

15. (a) Enumerate and explain the special characteristics of Adolescence. 7

OR

(b) Explain the educational implications of the principles of growth and development. 7

16. How can bad habits be broken ? Explain the various steps to remove bad habits. 7

17. Explain the concept of Counselling. Provide a comprehensive analysis of its different types.
7

18. What is Mental health ? Explain any five characteristics of a mentally healthy individual.
2+5=7

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2024
GEOGRAPHY
(Theory)
Full Marks - 70
Time – 3 Hours
General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Please write down the number of the question before attempting it.
(iii) Marks for each question are indicated against it.
(iv) Attach the map with the answer script.

1. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given below : 5x1=5
(a) Who put forward the concept of Neo-Determinism ?
(i) Friedrich Ratzel (ii) Vidal de la Blache
(iii) Griffith Taylor (iv) Jean Brunches

(b) Which continent has the highest density of population ?
(i) Europe (ii) Asia
(iii) N. America (iv) Africa

(c) Which of the following activities transformed raw materials into valuable products ?
(i) Quaternary (ii) Tertiary
(iii) Secondary (iv) Primary

(d) The settlement pattern which develops on the foothills of the Himalayas and Deltaic
region of India is -
(i) Linear pattern (ii) Circular pattern
(iii) Radial pattern (iv) Fan-shaped pattern

(e) Lung cancer disease ‘Asbestosis’ is associated with -
(i) Lake water pollution (ii) River water pollution
(iii) Sea water pollution (iv) Ground water pollution

2. State whether the following statements are ‘True’ or ‘False’ : 5x1=5
(a) The economic strength of a country is measured in terms of its Secondary sector.
(b) India is a trade creditor nation.
(c) Sher Shah Suri Marg was known as Grand Trunk Road during the British period.
(d) The confluence of rivers compels the settlement to a triangular pattern.
(e) Bauxite is the ore of copper.

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3. Match Column A with Column B : 4x1=4
A B
(a) The seasonal migration of nomads (i) Centralized System
along with their animals
(b) Daily movement of people between (ii) Trans-Siberian
two cities or to a city from its
sorrounding villages or towns
(c) Transcontinental railways connecting (iii) Transhumance
Leningrad (St.Petersburg) with
Vladivostok
(d) It dampens the spirit of self-reliance (iv) Commutation

4. What is the nature of Human Geography ? 2

5. Explain any two factors for increase in world’s population. 2

6. How does literacy rate affect human development ? 2

7. Why is water transport cheaper than other means of transport ? 2

8. Distinguish between Arithmetic density and Physiological density. Which index in your opinion
is more meaningful for India where economy is largely dependent on agriculture ? 2

9. Give two factors responsible for low sex ratio in India. 2

10. Given Mizoram’s geographical conditions, is it feasible to cultivate wheat with a high
productivity ? Provide supporting details for your answer. 3

11. Examine the role of World Trade Organisation with any three relevant points in promoting
international trade. 3

12. What is a Settlement pattern ? Which two components basically define a settlement pattern ?
1+2=3
13. “India has a large bovine population but its productivity is low”. Give reasons to support your
answer. 3

14. Distinguish between crop rotation, crop intensity and mixed cropping. 1+1+1=3

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15. Human activities are the main pollutant of soil. Give a brief note to justify that soil is polluted
by human activities. 3
16. Which grazing method between Nomadic and Commercial is more advantageous from
economic stand point ? Provide an explanation to support your viewpoint. 4

17. How do roadways score over other modes of transport ? 4

18. Explain urban land use structure. 4

19. “The economy’s essential functioning is heavily depending on the transportation sector”. Discuss.
4
20. Justify the statement, “Green Revolution could not be applied throughout the country”. 5

21. On the given outline map of the world, locate and label the following : 1+1=2
(a) The busiest oceanic trade route.
(b) Commercial grazing area (Downs) of Australia.

22. On the given map of India, locate and label the following : 1+1+1=3
(a) A state with highest sex ratio according to 2011 Census.
(b) The oldest iron and steel plant of India.
(c) A city which is the headquarters of Central and Western Railway zones.

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2024
GEOLOGY
(Theory)
Full Marks - 70
Time – 3 Hours

General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Marks for each question are indicated against it.
(iii) Please write down the question number before attempting it.

1. Choose the correct answer from the given options: 14x1=14
(a) Folds which dip in opposite directions at the same angle is -
(i) Recumbent fold (ii) Assymetrical fold
(iii) Overturned fold (iv) Symmetrical fold
(b) Which of the following is a vector quantity ?
(i) Strike (ii) Heave
(iii) Dip (iv) Throw
(c) Salt dome is an example of -
(i) Cambering (ii) Diapirs
(iii) Valley bulging (iv) Flow folding
(d) When faults show a circular or arc like outcrop, they are termed as -
(i) Arcuate fault (ii) Step fault
(iii) Radial fault (iv) Parallel fault
(e) Two sets of joints may intersect to form -
(i) Sheet joint (ii) Mural joint
(iii) Columnar joint (iv) Conjugate joint
(f) Which of the following Gastropods is the oldest ?
(i) Natica (ii) Turitella
(iii) Muren (iv) Conus
(g) The calcareous plate which closes the aperture of Gastropod is -
(i) Operculum (ii) Umbilicus
(iii) Columella (iv) Apex

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(h) The shell of Brachiopod is -
(i) Univalve (ii) Unequilateral
(iii) Equivalve (iv) Equilateral
(i) A rock which is used for roofing and paving is -
(i) Shale (ii) Slate
(iii) Sandstone (iv) Basalt
(j) Vadose water occurs in the zone of -
(i) Saturation (ii) Water table
(iii) Aeration (iv) Capillary fringe
(k) Artesian well is formed naturally in -
(i) unconfined aquifer (ii) perched aquifer
(iii) leaky aquifer (iv) confined aquifer
(l) Which of the following processes cause the most disastrous earthquake ?
(i) Human causes (ii) Volcanic
(iii) Tectonics (iv) Waves
(m) Coal seams are the product of -
(i) Petrification (ii) Moulds
(iii) Casts (iv) Carbonization
(n) Anhydrite, salt, chalk and coal minerals are produced due to -
(i) Sedimentation (ii) Metamorphism
(iii) Magmatic process (iv) Residual concentration

2. Answer the following questions : 7x2=14
(a) Explain the four types of fold based on symmetry.
(b) What is axial plane of a fold ?
(c) Define spiral angle of Gastropods.
(d) Define tenor and ore.
(e) What are three important characters of metasomatic replacement deposits ?
(f) State the Drift theory of coal deposits.
(g) Define aquifers.

3. What are the different types of tensional joints ? 1½+1½=3

4. Explain with a diagram the difference between angular unconformity and disconformity.
1½+1½=3

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5. Write notes on the special types of folds. 3

6. What are the two contrasting conditions favourable for the preservation of the whole of an
organism and the hard part of a fossil ? 1½+1½=3

7. What are the three layers found in Brachiopod shell ? 1+1+1=3

8. What is landslide ? What are the triggering factors ? 1+2=3

9. Explain the differences between soil and regolith. 3

10. What are the geological problems associated with selection of dam site ? 3

11. (a) What is the role of hydrothermal fluids in the formation of mineral deposits ? 3

OR

(b) Write the difference between early and late magmatic deposits. 3

12. (a) Explain the morphological features of Pelecypod using a suitable diagram. 3+2=5

OR

(b) Explain the different types of coiling in Gastropods. What are the factors responsible
for coiling ? 3+2=5

13. (a) Write the origin, mode of occurrence and Indian distribution of Copper mineral
deposits. 1+2+2=5

OR

(b) Describe briefly the Indian distribution, origin and mode of occurrence of chromium
mineral deposits. 2+1+2=5

14. (a) How is residual concentration of mineral deposit different from sedimentation process ?
Write the mineral deposits formed from these two processes. 3+2=5

OR

(b) What is petroleum ? Write detailed notes on the classification of occurrence of
petroleum deposits with suitable examples. 1+4=5

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2024
HISTORY
Full Marks – 80
Time – 3 Hours

General Instructions :
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Marks allotted to each question are indicated against it.
(iii) Attach the map with the answer script.
(iv) Please write down the number of the question before attempting it.

1. Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 10x1=10
(a) Harappan seal was made of stone called -
(i) Chert (ii) Steatite
(iii) Lapiz Lazuli (iv) Terracotta
(b) Harishena was the court poet of -
(i) Akbar (ii) Chandragupta Maurya
(iii) Ashoka (iv) Samudragupta
(c) When was the ‘Manusmriti’ compiled ?
(i) c.100 BCE - 200 CE (ii) c.100 BCE - 300 BCE
(iii) c.200 BCE - 200 CE (iv) c.200 BCE - 100 CE
(d) Which of the following statements is correct ?
(i) Early Bhakti Movement was led by Nayanars and Alvars.
(ii) The Nayanars were devotees of Vishnu.
(iii) The Alvars were devotees of Shakti.
(iv) Sufis were not a part of the Islamic World.
(e) An administrative system introduced by Akbar in the Mughal Empire was -
(i) Gurukula System (ii) Mahalwari System
(iii) Gurulula System (iv) Mansabdari System
(f) Which Portuguese writer of the 16th Century provided a detailed account of trade and
society in South India ?
(i) Ibn Battuta (ii) Duarte Barbosa
(iii) Bernier (iv) Jean Baptiste Tavernier

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(g) Which of the following was the immediate cause of the Revolt of 1857 ?
(i) Introduction of Western education.
(ii) Greased cartridges of Enfield Rifle.
` (iii) Mixing of bone dust of cows and pigs in the atta.
(iv) Allowing widow remarriage.
(h) Under the Ryotwari System the land were resurveyed after -
(i) Every 10 years (ii) Every 15 years
(iii) Every 20 years (iv) Every 30 years
(i) The efforts to bring back the newly converted Islam into the Hindu fold (Shuddhi) was
propagated by -
(i) Arya Samaj (ii) Brahmo Samaj
(iii) Hindu Mahasabha (iv) Bhakti Movement
(j) The event that first brought Mahatma Gandhi to world attention -
(i) Rowlatt Satyagraha (ii) Salt March
(iii) Quit India Movement (iv) Non-Cooperation Movement

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer from the brackets : 6x1=6
(a) _____ refers to a form of government where power is exercised by a group of men.
(Oligarchy/Democracy)
(b) According to the Buddhist social contract, Mahasammata was _____.
(The enlightened/The great elect)
(c) _____ was the 14th Century ‘Globe-trotter’. (Ibn Battuta/Al-Beruni)
(d) Krishnadeva Raya, the greatest Vajayanagara ruler belonged to ____. (Sangama Dynasty/
Tuluva Dynasty)
(e) The collective disobedience of rules and regulations within the armed forces is known
as _____ . (Revolt/Mutiny)
(f) The preservation of the Sanchi Stupa is known as _____. (In Situ/ Ex Situ)

3. Answer the following in two or three sentences : 8x2=16
(a) Give reasons why the 6th Century BCE is often regarded as a major turning point in
early Indian History.
(b) Explain the ‘Great Bath’ as the most notable structure found at Mohenjodaro.
(c) Mention two ideal occupations of the Brahmanas according to the Dharmashastras.
(d) Give two reasons for the rapid growth of Buddhism.
(e) What are the five pillars of the Islamic faith ?
(f) What was Peshkash in the Mughal Empire ?
(g) Why did the Santhals revolt against the British in 1855 ?

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(h) How can the Partition of India be called a holocaust ?

4. (a) List the items of food available to people in the Harappan cities and identify the
groups who would have provided these. 3

OR

(b) Describe the strategies used by cultivators to increase production during the 6th
Century BCE. 3

5. (a) Read the passage and answer the following questions : 1+1+1=3

Here is an excerpt of a mantra from the Rig Veda.

I free her from here, but not from there. I have bound her firmly there, so that through
the grace of Indra she will have fine sons and be fortunate in her husband’s love.

Indra was one of the principal deities, a god of valour, warfare and rain. ‘Here’ and
‘there’ refer to the father’s and husband’s house respectively.

(i) From where has this excerpt been taken ?
(ii) Who was Indra ?

(iii) What did the people pray to him for ?

OR

(b) Why do you think men and women joined the Sangha ? 3

6 (a) Compare the perspectives of Ibn Battuta and Bernier in their accounts of their
travels in India. 3

OR
(b) Elaborate the various descriptions of travellers on ordinary people of Vijayanagara
in the 14th - 15th Century. 3

7. (a) Briefly describe the major teachings of Baba Guru Nanak. 3

OR

(b) Describe the role played by women in agricultural production during the 16th - 17th
Centuries. 3

8. (a) How did Zamindars manage to retain control over their Zamindaris ? 3
OR

(b) Discuss the evidences that indicate planning and co-ordination on the part of the
rebels. 3

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9. (a) Why are newspapers an important source for the study of national movement ? 3
OR

(b) Why did some people think of Partition as a sudden development ? 3
10. (a) Discuss the notions of kingship that developed in the Post-Mauryan Period. 5

OR
(b) To what extent does knowledge of Buddhist literature help in understanding the
sculptures at Sanchi ? 5

11. (a) Critically examine Bernier’s account of contemporary rural society of the
17th Century. 5
OR

(b) Do you think Ibn Battuta’s account is useful in arriving at an understanding of life in
contemporary Indian cities ? Give reasons to support your answer. 5
12. (a) Analyse why Bhakti and Sufi thinkers adopted a variety of languages to express their
opinion. 2½ + 2½=5
OR

(b) Bring out the methods used to reconstruct and study the ruins of Hampi over the
last two Centuries ? In what way do you think they would have complemented the
information provided by the priests of the Virupaksha temple ? 3+2=5
13. (a) How did the American Civil War affect the lives of ryots in India ? 5

OR
(b) What do visual representations tell us about the Revolt of 1857 ? How do historians
analyse these representations ? 2+3=5

14. (a) Write the significance of the Quit India Movement, 1942. Enumerate the courses
that led to the country’s independence on the 15th August, 1947. 2+3=5
OR
(b) How did the Congress come to change its views on Partition ? Evaluate. 5
15. (a) On a given outline map of India, locate the five frequently mentioned Mahajanapadas
of the 6th Century CE. 5
OR
(b) On a given outline map of India, locate five important territories under the British
control in 1857. 5
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2024
HOME SCIENCE
(Theory)
Full Marks – 70
Time – 3 Hours
General Instructions :
(i) All questions are compulsory. Marks are indicated against each question.
(ii) Answers should be brief and to the point.
(iii) Write down the number of the question before attempting it.

1. Choose the correct answer: 7x1=7
(a) Depression is on the increase during adolescence. How will you help a person who is
suffering from depression ?
A Isolate from friends
B Stay at home
C Counselling
D Provide support
Choose the correct answer from the options given below -
(i) A and B only (ii) B and C only
(iii) C and D only (iv) All statements are correct

(b) The two reasons for supplementary family income are -
A Increase in work
B Increase in needs
C Increase in clothes
D Increase in prices
Choose the correct answer from the options given below -
(i) A and D only (ii) B and D only
(iii) C and D only (iv) B and C only

(c) Electrolyte losses are common during :
A Diarrhoea
B Hypertension
C Vomitting
D Constipation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below -
(i) A and B only (ii) B and D only
(iii) A and C only (iv) C and D only

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(d) Mr and Mrs Singh have four daughters and living in poor condition, they still want to
have another child. What could be the reason to have five children even when they
cannot afford it ?
A Desire for male child
B Ignorance
C Family planning
D Illiteracy
Choose the correct answer from the options given below -
(i) A, B and C (ii) A, B and D
(iii) A,C and D (iv) B,C and D

(e) Your mother is using a chemical to remove stain. What important precautions
should she keep in mind while using chemical on the fabric ?
A Select chemical according to the stain and fabric.
B Test chemical in hidden corner.
C Use chemical in mild form.
D Soak overnight in cold water
Choose the correct statements from the options given below-
(i) A, B and C (ii) A,B and D
(iii) B,C and D (iv) A,C and D
(f) You have to buy a dress for your friend. What factors with respect to size will you
consider while buying the dress ?
A Design. B Height
C Drape D Bust
Choose the correct answer from the options given below -
(i) A and B only (ii) A and C only
(iii) B and C only (iv) B and D only

(g) The two main sources of water are :
A Surface water B Ground water
C Rain water D Hard water
Choose the correct answer from the given options -
(i) A and B only (ii) A and C only
(iii) B and C only (iv) B and D only

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer from the options given : 7x1=7
(a) Middle age begins at the age of _____. (35/40/45)

(b) You are designing a dress for your friend who is tall and need to cut down on height.
You suggest _____ lines. (vertical/cross/horizontal)

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(c) _____ can be defined as the modification of normal meal to treat/correct the health
state of an individual. (Meal planning/Therapeutic diet/Balanced diet)

(d) Everyone must have a conscious efffort in adopting _____ family norms. (large/
joint/small)

(e) Eventhough Mr. Liana has good income, he is mentally not satisfied. The type of
income Mr. Liana is lacking is _____. (real income/psychic income/ money income)

(f) National Food for Work Programe (NEFWP) was renamed as Mahatma Gandhi
National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) on _____. (2nd October
2008/ 2nd October 2009/2nd October 2010)

(g) The purpose of _____ is to hold the garment together. (buttons/seams/hem)

3. Why are fat persons advised to wear vertical lines in clothing and thin horizontal lines ? 2

4. Siami showed symptoms like pain in right side of abdomen and yellowing of skin and
urine. What disease could she be suffering from ? Suggest two dietary modifications.
1+1=2

5. Justify with four arguments that knowledge of Home Science can help Rita to set up a
good creche. 2

6. One of the Private Banks in Aizawl has recently organised an awareness programme for its
customers regarding the various Bank schemes. What value would be communicated to the
society ? 2

7. Water is essential in regulating body functions. State two reasons to support this statement. 2

8. You have designed a skirt and a top with skirt for an adolescent girl. What two features
would you consider while selecting its fabric ? 2

9. How do media influence the identity formation of adolescents ? 3

10. Differentiate between soaps and detergents. 3

11. Advertisement shown on television and internet are important consumer aids. List three
advantages and three drawbacks. 3

12. Meal planning is an Art and a Science. Explain. 3

13. How can we control anger ? 4

14. The dal you purchased leaves too much colour on washing. What in your opinion could be
the reason ? Write any four health hazards of consuming such foods. 1+3=4

15. List four reasons due to which consumers face problems due to lack of information. 4

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16. Write the factors that influence the choice of a career of an adolescence and explain any
five. 5

17. Enumerate any ten points important for the mother breastfeeding her child. 5

18. What are the various consumer aids available for consumers ? Explain with examples. 5

19. Explain briefly any five factors to be kept in mind while selecting quality fabrics. 5

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2024
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Full Marks – 80
Time – 3 Hours

General Instructions :
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Marks allotted to each question are indicated against it.
(iii) Please write down the number of the question before attempting it.

1. Choose the correct answer from the given options : 8x1=8
(a) Which among the following statements about the Cold War is wrong ?
(i) It was a competition between the U.S. and Soviet Union and their respective
alliances.
(ii) It was an ideological war between the super powers.
(iii) It triggered off an arms race.
(iv) The U.S. and U.S.S.R. were engaged in direct wars.

(b) Which among the following is not an outcome of the disintegration of the U.S.S.R. ?
(i) End of the ideological war between the U.S. and U.S.S.R.
(ii) Birth of C.I.S.
(iii) Change in the balance of power in the world order.
(iv) Crisis in the middle east.

(c) Which of the folowing dates was observed as U.N. Day ?
(i) 24th October
(ii) 26th June
(iii) 12th February
(iv) 30th October

(d) How many members are there in the U.N. Security Council ?
(i) 6 permanent and 12 non-permanent members.
(ii) 4 permanent and 10 non-permanent members.
(iii) 7 permanent and 7 non-permanent members.
(iv) 5 permanent and 10 non-permanent members.

(e) One of the guiding principles of the ideolgy of the Swatantra Party was -
(i) Working class interest
(ii) Protection of princely states
(iii) Economy free from State control
(iv) Autonomy of States within the Union

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(f) ‘Non-alignment allowed India to gain assistance both from U.S.A. and U.S.S.R.’ From
the statement, choose the most appropriate answer -
(i) India can have political and economic relations with non-aligned countries only.
(ii) India can have a good diplomatic relations with both U.S.A. and U.S.S.R.
(iii) India can have a political treaty with the U.S.S.R.
(iv) India can join N.A.T.O.

(g) When did Indira Gandhi announce National Emergency ?
(i) 25th June, 1975
(ii) 12th June, 1975
(iii) 24th June, 1975
(iv) 1st August, 1977

(h) Which one among the following is a Traditional Security ?
(i) Global poverty
(ii) Human Security
(iii) Terrorism
(iv) Military threats

2. Fill in the blanks: 4x1=4
(a) The fall of the _____ symbolised the end of the Cold War. (Berlin Wall/Paris Wall/
Moscow Wall)
(b) The prime objective of U.N. is _____. (facilitation of free trade among member
countries/to promote dialogue and discussion/maintenance of international peace and
security)
(c) The Constitution of India came into effect on_____. (24th November, 1949/26th January,
1950/15th August, 1950)
(d) _____ was the Maharaja of Manipur who signed the Instrument of Accession with the
Indian government. (Rishang Keishing/Bodhachandra Singh/Mairembam Koireng Singh)

3. Match the following: 4x1=4
A B
(a) Shock Therapy (i) Swatantra Party
(b) Minoo Masani (ii) Economic Model
(c) Dalai Lama (iii) Punjab
(d) Socio-religious identity (iv) Tibetan spiritual leader who crossed
leading to statehood over to India

4. The Cold War produced an arms race as well as arms control. What were the reasons for both
these developments ? 2

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5. Mention any two features that distinguish the Soviet economy from that of a Capitalist country
like the U.S. ? 2

6. Bring out the two major differences between the challenges of nation building for eastern
and western regions of the country at the time of Indian Independence. 2

7. What was the task of States Reorganisation Commission ? What was its most salient
recommendation ? 2

8. Did the prevalence of a one-party dominant system adversely affect the democratic nature of
Indian politics ? 2

9. The Shah Commission was appointed in 1977 by the Janata Party government. Why was it
appointed and what were its findings ? 2

10. What were the major consequences of disintegration of the Soviet Union for countries like
India ? 4

11. What are the constraints on American hegemony today ? Which one of these do you expect
to get more important in future ? 3+1=4

12. What is Balance of power ? How can a State achieve this ? 4

13. Identify any two aspects of India’s foreign policy that you would like to retain and two that
you would like to change if you were to become a decision maker. 4

14. Would you consider the anti-Arrack movement as a women’s movement. Why ? 4

15. (a) How did the European countries resolve their post Second World War problems ? Briefly
outline the attempts that led to the formation of the European Union. 8

OR

(b) From the three extracts of the Lok Sabha debate on the Indo-US deals, develop any one
into a full speech defending certain position into U.S relations. 8

16. (a) How can the State successfully implement economic development while minimising
its impact on the global environment ? Discuss. 8

OR

(b) Critically analyse the economic implications of Globalisation. Discuss in your opinion,
how Globalisation has impacted the socio-economic aspects of the people of Mizoram.
8

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17. (a) What reasons did the government give for declaring a National Emergency in 1975?
8
OR
(b) Regional demands from different parts of India exemplify the principle of unity
with diversity. Do you agree ? Give reasons to support your answer. 8

18. (a) Identify the reasons which led to the Chipko movement in U.P. in early 1970’s.
What was the impact of this movement ? 8
OR
(b) Inspite of the decline of Congress dominance, the Congress party continues to
influence politics in the country. Do you agree ? Give reasons. 8

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2024
PSYCHOLOGY
(Theory)
Full Marks – 70
Time – 3 Hours

General Instructions :
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Marks for each question are indicated against it.
(iii) Please write down the number of the question before attempting it.

PART – A

1. Fill in the blanks with the correct alternative from the given options : 7x1=7

(a) _____ involves seeking information from a person on a one to one basis. (Self report/
Interview)
(b) The _____ focuses on the specific psychological attributes along which individual
tend to differ in consistent and subtle ways. (type approach/trait approach)
(c) A student who believes that he has the ability to excel in sport demonstrates high
_____. (self regulation/self efficacy)
(d) Obsessive behaviour is associated with _____. (inability to stop thinking about a
particular idea or topic/to perform certain behaviour over and over again)
(e) _____ means treatment for the soul. (Gestalt therapy/Logotherapy)
(f) An attitude is _____. (a physical action/a mental state of readiness)
(g) A collection of people who have assembled for a special purpose is known as _____.
(audience/crowd)

2. Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives : 7x1=7
(a) A 12 years old child with a mental age of 15 would have an IQ of -
(i) 120 (ii) 125
(iii) 130 (iv) 135

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(b) Consider the following statements -
A. An individual’s underlying potential for acquiring skills.
B. An enduring belief about an ideal mode of behaviour.
C. An individual’s preference for engaging in one or more specific activities
relative to others.
D. Cognitive component of attitude on which attitude stands.
Which of the above statements is/are the characteristics of value ?
(i) Only B (ii) A and B
(iii) Only D (iv) C and D

(c) Which of the following is not Allport’s trait category ?
(i) Cardinal traits (ii) Central traits
(iii) Source traits (iv) Secondary traits

(d) Consider the following -
A. To reveal conscious thoughts.
B. To measure intelligence.
C. To uncover unconscious aspects of the mind.
D. To assess physical health.
Which of the above is/are the main purpose of projective techniques in
psychological statements ?
(i) Only A (ii) Only C
(iii) B and D (iv) None of these

(e) Mary used imagery and imagination to reduce her stress level. Identify the technique
used by Mary.
(i) Relaxed visualisation (ii) Meditation
(iii) Creative visualisation (iv) Imagination and relaxation

(f) Responses that lead organism to get rid of painful stimuli or avoid and escape from
them is known as _____.
(i) Aversive conditioning (ii) Token economy
(iii) Principle of reciprocal inhibition (iv) Negative reinforcement.

(g) The valence of an attitude reflects -
(i) The attitude’s resistance to change.
(ii) The extremeness of an attitude.
(iii) Multiplexity of an attitude.
(iv) Positivity or Negativity of an attitude.

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PART - B
3. Differentiate between Giftedness and Talent. 2
4. Define Lifestyle. 2
5. What is Life skills ? 2
6. Define Anxiety. 2
7. Define Attitude. 2
8. What is Social loafing ? 2

PART - C
9. Write down the different personality types proposed by Sheldon. 3
10. Explain the three eating disorders which are of special interest to young people. 3
11. Explain the three conditions that facilitate group formation. 3
12. A therapist combines cognitive therapy with behavioural technique. Discuss the
technique and type of therapy used. 3

PART - D

13. Define Intellectual disability. What are the three basic features of intellectual disability ?
4
14. How is Creativity related to Intelligence ? . 4

15. Suggest any four life skills that will help meet the challenge of life. 4

16. State the four characteristics of Psychotherapeutic approaches. 4

17. Critically analyse how attitude changes can be achieved. 4

PART - E
18. Define Defence Mechanism. Discuss the different types of defence mechanism.
1+5=6

19. Discuss the factors underlying abnormal behaviour. 6

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2024
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Full Marks – 80
Time – 3 Hours

General Instructions :
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Marks for each question are indicated against it.
(iii) Please write down the number of the question before attempting it.

1. Choose the correct answer from the given options : 16x1=16
(a) The _____ stands at the apex of the Indian Judicial system.
(i) Chief Justice of India (ii) Supreme Court
(iii) High Court (iv) Attorney General
(b) What Constitutional Amendment inserted socialism and secularism in the preamble ?
(i) 24th Amendment Act, 1971 (ii) 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
(iii) 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 (iv) 74th Amendment Act, 1992
(c) The Bristish Administration in India started with the conclusion of the Great Revolt of -
(i) 1857 (ii) 1612
(iii) 1935 (iv) 1769
(d) Judiciary is the administration of court for ensuring a judicious and impartial
dispensation of -
(i) Rights (ii) Liberty
(iii) Justice (iv) Integrity
(e) Administrative Tribunal Act came into force in -
(i) May, 1983 (ii) August, 1984
(iii) October, 1984 (iv) July, 1985
(f) The Chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee was -
(i) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (ii) K.M. Munshi
(iii) Jawaharlal Nehru (iv) Rajendra Prasad

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(g) Law making is the prime function of -
(i) Executive (ii) Judiciary
(iii) Legislature (iv) Council of Ministers
(h) The President may proclaim State Emergency under -
(i) Article 75(1) (ii) Article 92
(iii) Article 323 (iv) Article 356
(i) The Cabinet Secretariat is under the direct charge of the -
(i) President (ii) Prime Minister
(iii) Governor (iv) Chief Justice of India
(j) The political head of the State Secretariat is -
(i) Chief Minister (ii) Governor
(iii) Chief Secretary (iv) Principal Secretary
(k) The bills passed by the State Legislative Assembly have to be assented by -
(i) Chief Secretary (ii) Chief Minister
(iii) Governor (iv) Speaker
(l) The apex field agency for the implementation of government programme is the -
(i) State Secretariat (ii) Directorate
(iii) Governor’s Office (iv) State Planning Board
(m) The main objective of local self government in India is -
(i) Decentralisation of authority
(ii) Centralisation of authority
(iii) Participation of people from other localities
(iv) All of these
(n) The State Election Commision conducts election for -
(i) State Legislative Assembly (ii) Rural & Urban Local Government
(iii) Member of Parliament (iv) President
(o) The District Council shall have its ordinary life of -
(i) 3 years (ii) 4 years
(iii) 5 years (iv) 6 years
(p) Lok Pal Bill was assented by the President on -
(i) 1st January, 2013 (ii) 31st December, 2013
(iii) 18th December, 2014 (iv) 1st January, 2014

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2. Analyse the two dimensions of India’s sovereignty. 2

3. Analyse the role of the Central Secretariat in the Indian Administrative system. 2

4. Sketch out the dual role played by the Governor in the State administration. 2

5. Mention the role of Chief Secretary as an Advisor to the Chief Minister. 2

6. Imagine you are the leader of the XYZ party. Your party won 20 seats in Mizoram
Legislative Assembly Election 2023, but it is required to have 21 seats for majority to
form the government. What steps would you take to form the government? 2

7. What is Tribe Advisory Council ? 2

8. Differentiate between All India Services and Central Services. 2

9. What is meant by Recruitment ? 2

10. Explain some important roles played by the Administrative Tribunal. 4

11. How does the Judiciary play a vital role in protecting the rights of citizens ? 4

12. What are the roles of Prime Minister’s Office (P.M.O) ? 4

13. “Local Self-Government ensures grass-root development”. Justify the above statement. 4

14. Examine the functions of State Information Commission in making transparent administration. 4

15. (a) Enunciate the relationship between the President and the Union Council of Ministers.
7
OR
(b) Discuss the organisation and functions of the Central Secretariat. 7

16. (a) “Chief Minister is the steering wheel of the State administration”. Examine the
above statement. 7

OR

(b) Elaborate the Chief Minister’s relationship with the State Council of Ministers. 7

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17. (a) Write the comparative study between the 5 and 6 Schedule of the Indian
Constitution. 7

OR

(b) Elaborate the roles of Deputy Commissioner in District administration. 7

18. (a) Explain the powers and functions of the Central Information Commission. 7

OR

(b) Write a detailed note on the duties and functions of Comptroller and Auditor
General of India. 7

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2024
SOCIOLOGY
Full Marks – 80
Time – 3 Hours

General Instructions :
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Marks for each question are indicated against it.
(iii) Please write down the number of the question before attempting it.

1. Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 6x1=6
(a) The ‘Wealth of Nations’ was written by -
(i) Thomas Robert Malthus (ii) Adam Smith
(iii) M.N. Srinivas (iv) Max Weber
(b) The term ‘diversity’ emphasises -
(i) Equality (ii) Brotherhood
(iii) Unity (iv) Differences
(c) Exclusion, humiliation, subordination and exploitation are associated with -
(i) Discrimination (ii) Social exclusion
(iii) Social stratification (iv) Untouchability
(d) Raja Ram Mohan Roy attacked the practice of -
(i) Female infanticide (ii) Child marriage
(iii) Widow remarriage (iv) Sati
(e) The ultimate interpreter of the Constitution is -
(i) The High Court (ii) The Civil Court
(iii) The Supreme Court (iv) The Criminal Court
(f) Which of the following is related with culture ?
(i) Society (ii) Life
(iii) Structure (iv) Globalisation
2. State whether the following statements are True or False : 5x1=5
(a) The weekly haat is a common sight in rural and even in urban India.
(b) Social inequality and exclusion are social because they are not about individuals
but about groups.
(c) Colonialism also led to considerable movement of people.
(d) All India Radio had an infrastructure of six radio stations located in Metropolitan cities.
(e) Peasant movements or agrarian struggles have taken place from medieval days.

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3. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer from the options given below : 5x1=5
(a) About _____ of population are Christian in India.
(i) 1.9 % (ii) 0.8 %
(iii) 0.4 % (iv) 2.3 %
(b) Advances in technology and the world’s telecommunication infrastructures have led to
_____ changes in global communication.
(i) Revolutionary (ii) Evolutionary
(iii) Structural (iv) Modernisational
(c) The role of media is vital as a watchdog for uncovering errors and wrong doings in the
_____.
(i) Autocracy (ii) Democracy
(iii) Dictatorship (iv) Monarchy
(d) Land is also the most important form of _____ .
(i) Family (ii) Education
(iii) Property (iv) Religion
(e) The _____ is an example of the ecological movement in the Himalayan foothills.
(i) Tribal movement (ii) Social movement
(iii) Women’s movement (iv) Chipko movement

4. Define the term Sex ratio. 2

5. Why did Population explosion happen in India ? 2

6. What is Discrimination ? 2

7. What is a State ? 2

8. Define the term Capitalism. 2

9. Why was Fort William established in India ? 2

10. What is a Corporate culture ? 2

11. Answer any two from the following questions : 2x4=8
(a) Is it necessary to reduce the birth rate in India ? Why ? Give reasons to support your
answer.

(b) Explain the basic argument of the theory of Demographic transition. Why is the
transition period associated with a population explosion ?

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(c) How did the Marwaris become a successful business community in India ?

(d) What are the positive impacts of Liberalisation ?

12. Write a critical essay on Sanskritisation. 4

13. In a democratic form of government, political parties are key actors. Explain. 4

14. What are the different factors that have enabled certain groups to transform themselves
into new wealthy, entrepreneurial, dominant classes ? 4

15. What is Home based work ? How is it carried out ? 4

16. Trace out the changes that have been happening in the medium of television. 4

17. Differentiate between the old and new Social movements. 4

18. (a) Explain some of the features of Social stratification. 6

OR

(b) What are the major issues of concern to the Adivasis today ? 6

19. (a) What is Regionalism ? What are the factors for the growth of regionalism in India ? 6

OR

(b) What is the relevance of civil society organisations today ? 6

20. (a) Why is caste system considered rigid institution in the post vedic period ? 6

OR

(b) ‘The historical evidence shows that caste was a very unequal institution’. Explain. 6

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