Mizoram Board Class 12 Question Paper 2025 Arts All Subjects

Total number of printed pages – 8 HSS/001

2025
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 (16 marks)
1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow :
All of Earth's oceans share one thing in common : plastic pollution. Discarded plastic
bags, cups and bottles make their way into the sea. Today, it seems that no part of the ocean is
safe from plastic trash. In recent years, oceanographers have searched in vain for a pristine
marine environment. They have found plastic wherever they have looked. " It is a common
global problem, we cannot point to a single habitat or location with no plastic."
Plastic harms wildlife and introduces dangerous chemicals into marine ecosystems -
communities of organisms interacting with their surroundings. Once plastic enters the
environment, it lasts for a long time. Scientists are working to prevent plastic pollution from
entering the sea.
When people litter, or when trash is not properly disposed of, things like plastic bags,
bottles, straws, foam beverage cups get carried to the sea by winds and waterways. About 80
percent of ocean plastic originates on land. The rest comes from marine industries such as
shipping and fishing.
In 2015, engineer Jenna Jambeck at the University of Georgia and other researchers
calculated that at least 8 million tons of plastic trash is swept into the ocean from coasts
every year. That's the equivalent of a full garbage truck of plastic being dumped into the sea
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double by 2025. A report published by the World Economic Forum last year predicts that by
2050, ocean plastic will outweigh all the fish in the sea.
In today's world, plastic is everywhere. It's found in shoes, clothing, household items,
electronics and more. There are different types of plastics, but one thing they all have in
common is that they are made of polymers - large molecules made up of repeating units.
Their chemical structure gives them a lot of advantages : they’re cheap, easy to manufacture,
lightweight, water resistant, durable and can be moulded into nearly any shape.
Unfortunately, some of the properties that make plastics great for consumer goods
also make them a problematic pollutant. Plastic's durability comes in part from the fact that
unlike paper or wood, it doesn't biodegrade, or breakdown naturally. Instead it just fragments
or breaks into tiny pieces over time. These tiny pieces, known as microplastics, can potentially
stick around for hundreds or perhaps even thousands of years.
Another problem with plastics is the other chemicals they contain, like dyes and flame
retardants. When plastic is not disposed of properly, these additives end up in the environment.
Plastic also tends to absorb harmful chemicals from its surroundings. "It is like a sponge for
persistent organic pollutants,. These longlasting, toxic substances include pesticides and
industrial chemicals. If plastic absorbs the chemicals, and marine organisms eat the plastic,
they may be exposed to higher concentrations of these contaminants.
One of the biggest impacts of plastic pollution is its effect on sea life. Seals, sea turtles
and even whales can become entangled in plastic netting. They can starve to death if the
plastic restricts their ability to move or eat. Additionally the plastic can cut into the animal
skin, causing wounds that develop severe infections.
Sea turtles eat plastic bags and soda-can rings, which resemble jellyfish - their favourite
food. Seabirds eat bottle caps or chunks of foam cups. Plastic pieces may make an animal
feel full, so it doesn't eat enough real food to get the nutrients it needs. Plastic can also block
an animal’s digestive system, making it unable to eat.
Plastic and its associated pollutants can even make it into our own food supply. Scientists
recently examined fish and shell-fish bought at markets in California and Indonesia. They
found plastic in the guts of more than a quarter of samples purchased at both locations. In
organisms that people eat in whole, such as sardines and oysters, the plastic is actually getting
transferred to us. In larger fish, chemicals from plastics may seep into their muscles and
other tissues that people consume.
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1.2. Select the appropriate answer from the given options : 5×1=5
(a) Plastic is actually getting transferred to us from –
(i) organisms that we eat in whole.
(ii) eating samples examined by scientists.
(iii) consumption of sardines and oysters.
(iv) consumption of fish bought from the market.
(b) The largest percentage of ocean plastic originates –
(i) from marine industries.
(ii) from industrial waste.
(iii) on land.
(iv) Both (i) and (ii).
(c) Sea turtles eat plastic bags and soda can rings because –
(i) they are the most nutritious food for them
(ii) plastic is their favourite food
(iii) they resemble sea-birds
(iv) they resemble jellyfish
(d) A property of plastic that make them great for consumers but also make
them a problematic pollutant is its –
(i) biodegradability
(ii) durability
(iii) water resistance
(iv) easy manufacturing
(e) One thing that different plastics have in common is –
(i) they are all made of polymers
(ii) they are large molecular units
(iii) their chemical structure
(iv) their weight
1.3. Find words in the passage which convey similar meaning : 3×1=3
(a) unspoiled (para 1)
(b) long lasting (para 7)
(c) exude (para 10)

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2. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow :
Shop till you drop is no longer a problem that only women with money in their purses and
time on their hands suffer from. Excessive and insatiable appetite for goods are causing
problems in all countries which have hitherto promoted consumerism because personal debts
are mounting, creating innumerable difficulties for credit card businesses. Millions are gripped
by an insatiable appetite to spend and visit the frequent sales that keep occurring in New
York, Milan, London or Paris. People can become compulsive buyers of anything from
household gadgets, food, clothes to cars.
Compulsive buying has now been diagnosed as a disease and is the result of the growing
advertising campaigns and competition in which shops and firms undercut each other with
huge price discounts. If shops are closed and it is too late, there is always the possibility of
shopping through the net. The addiction to shopping is spreading all over the world. In UK,
2.5 million people are gripped by the shopping fever.
In America, a shopper's paradise, the number is much more at 15 million. With rising incomes,
millions of Indians could join the league of ‘shopaholics'. It is called 'Oniomania' which is a
compulsive disorder that drives people to buy in a repetitive and uncontrolled manner
regardless of consequences.
Self-help groups are springing up to help compulsive shoppers. Because people affected by
this problem suffer greatly from feelings of isolation, guilt and fear. It can lead to a break
down of relationships under the burden of debt and deceit. Women are more vulnerable than
men to this addiction because they tend to believe that to be valued by society they have to
look good. They are more insecure about their image and while they are shopping, they get a
boost to their self-image from the attention they get from shop assistants. They come back
feeling beautiful and successful. Men too are now joining the ranks of keen shoppers.
The results can be devastating and debts are huge.Compulsive shoppers keep borrowing on
their credit cards. Psychologists are now saying that people have to face compulsive shopping
as a disorder. It is like the eating disorder or work or exercise addiction. Most people with
eating disorders also have shopping/spending problems. To break the habit, various tips are
now being offered and one of the tips is not to look at glossy magazines. Most of these
magazines work on people’s aspirations and make the readers discontented with their lifestyle
and prompt them to buy more. Other tips include taking regular stock of one’s clothes and
accessories and piling them up in heaps to convince oneself that one doesn’t need more.
Another way to discourage shoppers is to make credit less easily available. Advertising that
encourages consumers to borrow and buy instantly are also encouraging shopaholics. Easy
credit to the young is one way of encouraging them to shop without guilt and thus more
careful screening of potential card holders is necessary to ward off future bad debts. But,
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drug addicts turn to these substances, children of shoppers also indulge in compulsive
shopping.
(a) On the basis of your reading of the passage, make notes on it using recognisable
abbreviations wherever necessary. Supply a suitable title. 3
(b) Write a summary of the above passage in about 80 words. 3

SECTION – B : Writing ( 24 marks)
3. Your parents Mr. and Mrs. Sangvela are going to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of their
marriage on 22nd April, 2025 at 2 p.m. Write a formal invitation to be sent out for this
occasion. Give all necessary details. 4
4. You are Sanga, Sports Secretary of TZ Higher Secondary School, Aizawl. You want to select
the school football team for the Inter School Football Competition. Write a notice in
about 50 words inviting students who are interested in participating in the selection trial
for the said competition. Include details such as date, time and venue. 4
5. (a) You are Lalthlamuani, a student of Class-XII, a resident of H/No 20, Mission Veng,
Aizawl. You are interested in pursuing a course in Journalism. Write a letter to the
Administrative Officer of Indian Institute of Journalism, Delhi in response to their
advertisement in a national daily, seeking information about suitable courses, eligibility,
fee structure and placement opportunities. 10
OR
(b) Games and Sports are not given so much importance as is given to academics. As a
result of this our achievements at the national level are not very spectacular. Write a
letter to the editor of a daily newspaper on the importance of games and sports and on
the need to create awareness about it. You are Liansanga/Liansangi, C-57, Zarkawt, Aizawl.
10
6. (a) Keeping in view the frequent occurrence of earthquakes, floods and torrential rains in
different parts of the country, your school arranged a talk on disaster management. The
speaker explained the precautionary measures to be taken by the public and the
government in case of emergency. As a student reporter Thanmawii/Thanmawia , prepare
a report on the talk in about 120 words to be published in your local newspaper. 6
OR
(b) Due to globalisation of the food industry and fast food culture, traditional healthy diets
are increasingly being replaced by unhealthy junk food containing artificial
additives and preservative chemicals. Write an article in about 120 words on the need
for inculcating healthy dietary habits. 6

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SECTION – C: Literature (40 marks)
7. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow : 2×1=2 .
I. The hurt to the scenery wouldn’t be my complaint
So much as the trusting sorrow of what is unsaid :
Here far from the city we make our roadside stand
And ask for some city money to feel in hand
To try if it will not make our being expand,
And give us the life of the moving-pictures’ promise
That the party in power is said to be keeping from us.
(a) The people who are running the roadside stand ask for city-money so –
(i) that they may see things differently
(ii) that they can stay warm
(iii) that they may not see clumsy paint
(iv) that they may also prosper
(b) The party in power has not fulfilled –
(i) the promises made to the drivers
(ii) the promises made to them
(iii) the promises made to greedy good-doers
(iv) the promises made to city people.
OR
II. .....and felt that 2×1=2
old
familiar ache, my childhood’s fear,
but all I said was, see you soon,
Amma,
all I did was smile and smile and
smile......
(a) How did the poet hide her pain ?
(i) By giving an elongated smile.
(ii) By covering her face.
(iii) By looking away from her mother.
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(b) Why has the poet’s pain of losing her mother been described as ‘familiar’ ?
(i) There had been occasions in her life when she had to leave her mother.
(ii) As a child she often fell down and felt the pain.
(iii) It was not a new feeling as she had experienced it even from her childhood.
(iv) None of the above.
8. Answer the following questions in about 30 words : 3×2=6
(a) How, in your opinion, might a huge silence interrupt the sadness of men ?
(b) In the poem, ‘A Thing of Beauty’, what are the things that cause suffering and pain ?
(c) What is suggested by the image, ‘massive weight of uncle’s wedding band’ ?
9. Answer the following questions in about 30 words : 4×2=8
(a) Why did Gandhi agree to a settlement of 25 % refund to the farmers ?
(b) “On the way down I planned,” remarked Douglas. What plan had he devised to save
himself from drowning in the swimming pool ?
(c) Why is Raj Kumar Shukla described as being ‘resolute’ ?
(d) Do you find society calloused to the plight of Saheb and Mukesh ? What do you suggest
for the upliftment of children like them ?
10. Choose the correct answer from the given options : 2×1=2
(a) What ideas do you form of Umberto’s personality after his interview with Mukand ?
(i) A very rigid person
(ii) A boastful and arrogant person
(iii) An illusionary visioner
(iv) An academic with philosophical and ethical interest
(b) Where do we find an example of national integration in ‘Poets and Pancakes’ ?
(i) Make up department of Gemini studios
(ii) Rehearsal room
(iii) Office of Gemini studio
(iv) None of these
11. Answer any one of the following questions in about 100-120 words each :
(a) The author has used a touch of gentle humour in Poets and Pancakes to point out
human foibles. Pick out instances of this and justify how they serve in making the
piece interesting. 6
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(b) Sophie was an incurable day-dreamer and escapist having no relation to the realities of
life. She suffers because she dreams. What are her dreams and what effects do they
have upon her ? 3+3=6
12. Answer the following questions in about 30 words : 3×2=6
(a) What unusual things did Charley find among his oldest first-day covers ?
(b) How is the present day Antarctica different from Gondwana ?
(c) How will the Maharaja prepare himself for the hundredth tiger which was supposed
to decide his fate ?
13. Choose the correct answer from the given options : 4×1=4
(a) “We have to submit because they are strong.” These words were said by –
(i) Judewin (ii) Zitkala-Sa
(iii) Bama (iv) Sophie
(b) The clerk refused to accept Charley’s money at the third level because –
(i) the notes were big (ii) the notes were torn
(iii) the notes were wet (iv) it was a currency of modern times
(c) The Maharaja of Pratibandapuram was anxious to kill the hundredth tiger –
(i) to prove his power
(ii) to prove his hunting skill
(iii) to ensure his safety and prove the astrologer’s prediction wrong
(iv) to ensure the safety of his son
(d) Man has created a ruckus on the earth –
(i) by travelling (ii) by visiting the iceland
(iii) by encroaching the earth (iv) by breaking the ice
14. Answer any one of the following questions in about 100-120 words :
(a) What was the scene that first amused Bama but then filled her with anger and revolt ? 6
OR
(b) How would you explain the reluctance of the soldier to leave the shelter of the doctor’s
home even when he knew he couldn’t stay there without risk to the doctor and himself ?
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2025
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) Chh^n dawnin zawhna nambar ziah zel tur a ni.

|HEN KHATNA : HLA
1. A k^r awlte hi dah khat rawh : 3×1=3
(a) Zorama l>ng chi tin hnam tin, _______ hraichawi kan ni.
(b) Thlafam _______ tluang lam zawhin.
(c) _______ an ngîr dai ph<ll>ng an mawi.
2. Hausiampain ‘L>n lai di z<n ka ngai vawng vawng’ a tih chhan kha han sawi teh. 2
3. ‘Kan dam chhung ni’ tih hla phuahtu P.S. Chawngthu hian mihring nun hi eng nen nge a
tehkhin ? 2
4. ‘Enchim loh chawi lai’ tih hla phuahtu Ralngama’n a fa a sun avanga a tawrh natzia kha a hla
thu behchhanin han ziak teh. 8
|HEN HNIHNA : THU
5. A dik ber thlang chhuak rawh : 3×1=3
(a) British in Mizoram an awp \an kum chu _______ . (1880/ 1890/ 1870)
(b) _______ hi mihringte mamawh ril ber leh tih theih sang ber a ni. (ngaihdamna/
inngaihtlawmna/ lungawina)
(c) Pathian awm ring lo pawl chuan _______ ringawt hi an ngaihsan ber a ni. (tuar/ nuam/
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6. C.H. Thangkhuma’n mi fing leh mi ^ a tihte kha tute nge ? 1+1=2
7. R.L. Thanmawia’n Mizote rilru put hmang eng angin nge a sawi ? 2
8. C. =huamluaia’n thil tham ral thei chiah eng nge tham ral nasa pawl nia a sawi kha sawi la,
hman lai hun leh tun lai hun a thlir dan leh khaikhin dan kha fiah takin han sawi teh. 1+7=8
|HEN THUMNA : LEMCHAN
9. A dik ber thlang chhuak rawh : 3×1=3
(a) Pipu chena nu leh pate inchhuanna kumkhua chu _______ a ni. (fanu sial man neih/ fapa
ramvachal neih/ fanu silai man neih)
(b) Chawnghrima’n Lalhniangi te pemna tur khua a sawi hmawrhmuh chu _______ a ni.
(Sialsuk/ Neihbawi/ Hmuifang)
(c) Tlangval tan nula tumah biak thiang lo awm hek lo tih sawitu chu _______ a ni. (Kanglova/
Thangzawra/ Chawnghrima)
10. Thangzawra’n hmeichhe rinawmna kha engtiangin nge a sawi ? 2
11. Lalhniangi pain an pem chhan a chhuanlam kha eng nge ni ? 2
12. ‘Mikhual a kang e’ tih awmzia kha fiah takin han sawi teh. 4
|HEN LINA : THAWNTHU
13. A dik ber thlang chhuak rawh : 3×1=3
(a) Damate zin bo hlana ram puma harsatna lo thleng chu _____ a ni. (=hingtam \am/
Mautam \am/ Hripui leng)
(b) Mizorama District Council member tur an thlan hmasak ber kum chu _____ a ni.
(1942/ 1962/ 1952)
(c) Z^ngkhua lo bungbu thliai tawhin a entir chu _____. (khua a var dawn/ khua a thim
dawn/ zan a rei tawh)
14. Buanga’n Lusei ram lo ralmuan chhan ber nia a ngaih kha eng nge ni ? 2
15. Dama’n an zin chhung zawnga a rilru tinuam lotu nia Chawngi hnena a sawi kha eng nge ni ? 2
16. Zoram khawvar lo thleng tur chungchanga Dama thuchah hnuhnung kha han sawi teh. 4
|HEN NGANA : GRAMMAR & COMPOSITION
17. A hnuaia rinte hi eng adverb nge an nih ? 2×1=2
(a) In chhuat chu a va fai hen hun ve
(b) Lali thlip thlep hi chu aw!

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18. A hnuaia thute hi \awng upain engtin nge an sawi ? 2×1=2
(a) Thil dila dil tam luat avanga hmu leh lo vek.
(b) Kal kual, a sawt lo zawnga kal kual.
19. A hnuaia \awng upate hi hrilh fiah la, a tichiang turin thu phuah rawh : 2×2=4
(a) Z< chhe rui ang
(b) Mawngvawm b^ ang
20. Lalsangzuala, Dawrpui Veng, Aizawl i ni a. Mi sualin i dawr an rawk chungchangah Aizawl
Police Station-a thehluh turin First Information Report (FIR) han ziak teh. 4
21. A hnuaia thupui i duh zawk hmangin Essay, thumal 250 aia tlem loin han ziak teh. 8
(a) Thawh chhuah mila nun
(b) Nunna hi a hlu
|HEN RUKNA : RAPID READER
22. (a) Chawngmawii’n Hrangchhuana lu, a nu leh pate hnen a panpui dan kimchang takin han
ziak teh. 8
OR
(b) Siaia te khan Hrangchhuana kha man hlauh se engtia tih nge an tum sawi la, Siaia ten
Hrangchhuana an man dan kha sawi bawk rawh. 2+6=8

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2025
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 attempting a question, write the question number as given in the question paper.

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2025

HINDI
Full Marks – 80

Time – 3 Hours

Figures in the margin indicate marks.
General Instructions :
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2025
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 options : 4×1=4
(a) Choose the correct statement.
(i) NDPmp is estimated as the difference between GDPmp and depreciation.
(ii) NDPmp is estimated as the difference between GDPmp and Net Indirect taxes.
(iii) NDPmp is estimated as the difference between Depreciation and Mixed income.
(iv) NDPmp is estimated as the difference between Depreciation and Net Indirect
taxes.
(b) The difference between National income and Domestic income is that of –
(i) Net Indirect taxes
(ii) Net factor income from abroad
(iii) Consumption of fixed capital
(iv) both (i) and (ii)
(c) If Mpc = 0.5, the value of multiplier will be –
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(d) Full employment means a situation in which demand for labour –
(i) is equal to its supply
(ii) exceeds its supply
(iii) is unequal to its supply
(iv) is less than its supply
2. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer : 4×1=4
(a) ________ is one of the revenue expenditures.
(b) The component of balance of payment account includes the ________ .
(c) If the value of US dollar in Indian rupee is increased, it means that the domestic currency
has ________.
(d) When the net balance of all receipts and all payments is positive, it is a ________.
3. What is meant by supply of money ? Who are the producers of money ? 2
4. ‘The effect of Progressive tax is more on the rich than the poor.’ Justify the statement. 2
5. What is Central Bank ? How does a Central Bank control the availability of credit by Open
market operation ? 1+3=4
6. (a) Distinguish between Revenue Receipt and Capital Receipt in a Government Budget.
Give two examples each. 4
OR
(b) Write the possible consequences of Fiscal deficit. 4
7. What is Fixed exchange rate system ? Explain the merits of fixed exchange rate system.
1+3=4
8. Explain any four precautions that you should take in the estimation of National Income by
Income method.
Given the following information, calculate the following using income method :
(a) Domestic income
(b) National income 4+2+2=8
Items (Rs. in crores)
(i) Wages 10,000
(ii) Rent 5,000
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(iv) Dividend 3,000
(v) Mixed income 400
(vi) Undistributed profit 200
(vii) Social Security Contribution 400
(viii) Corporate profit tax 400
(ix) Net factor income from abroad 1,000
9. (a) What is Consumption function ? Explain Consumption function with the help of a schedule
and a diagram. 8
OR
(b) What is excess demand ? Explain it with the help of a diagram. Explain the Quantitative
monetary measures for correcting excess demand. 8
SECTION – B
INDIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (40 marks)
10. Choose the correct answer from the given options : 4×1=4
(a) During 1950-90, India adopted :
(i) export promotion policy
(ii) policy of imports substitution
(iii) free trade policy
(iv) None of these
(b) Identify the correct statement from the following :
(i) India’s economic growth rate is higher than that of China.
(ii) India adopted Commune System of Production.
(iii) India is the second largest economy in the world.
(iv) India is behind China in HDI ranking.
(c) Items of goods exported and imported by a nation is referred to as :
(i) Balance of trade
(ii) Direction of trade
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(d) Which of the following statements is true in relation to Pakistan, India and China ?
(i) Pakistan is ahead of both India and China in terms of total population.
(ii) Pakistan is ahead of both India and China in terms of rate of urbanisation.
(iii) Pakistan is ahead of both India and China in terms of density of population.
(iv) Pakistan is ahead of both India and China in terms of fertility rate.
11. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer : 4×1=4
(a) The percentage of female workers is lower in ________ areas.
(b) The economic policy followed in 1990 was ________.
(c) ________ sector is taking a lead as a source of employment in urban areas.
(d) The full form of GST is ________.
12. ‘To measure the extent of development in an economy, liberty indicators should be considered
along with other socio-economic parameters.’ Justify the statement with valid arguments. 2
13. Explain the rationale behind choosing ‘Self-Sufficiency’ as a central planning objective in
India’s development strategy. 2
14. Highlight the merits of demonetisation. 4
15. (a) Explain the role of human capital formation in accelerating the rate of economic growth.
4
OR
(b) What are the functions of NABARD ? 4
16. It is said that the New Economic Policy is liberal. Comment. 4
17. (a) “Features of Indian Agriculture itself explain the story of its backwardness.” Put out
your views in reference to this statement. 8
OR
(b) Give a brief account on Foreign Trade and Demographic profile during the British rule.
8
18. How can the challenges of environmental crisis be addressed ? 8

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2025
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 : 8×1=8
(a) The word ‘psyche’ means –
A. to talk about B. it matters
C. thinking of D. soul
Which of the above option(s) is/are correct ?
(i) A only (ii) A and B
(iii) C and D (iv) D only
(b) Which stage is marked by intensive motor activity and restlessness ?
(i) Infancy (ii) Childhood
(iii) Adolescence (iv) Adulthood
(c) Man is the product of interaction of –
(i) genes and chromosomes
(ii) heredity and environment
(iii) internal and external environment
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(d) Habits are –
A. Acquired by repeated actions
B. Mechanical and automatic
C. Performed under different circumstances
D. Behind and beneath every habitual action
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(i) A and B only (ii) A only
(iii) A, B and D (iv) All of these
(e) The motivating force that impels us to attend to an object is –
A. interest B. aptitude
C. attention D. None of these
Which of the above option(s) is/are correct ?
(i) A and B (ii) D only
(iii) A only (iv) B only
(f) Remembering is greatly aided by –
(i) Association (ii) Dissociation
(iii) Negative transfer (iv) Zero transfer
(g) ________ are submissive and self centered.
A. Extroverts B. Introverts
C. Ambiverts D. Aesthetics
Which of the above option(s) is/are correct ?
(i) A and C (ii) B and D
(iii) D only (iv) B only
(h) One of the characteristics of a mentally healthy person is –
(i) intellectuality (ii) irrationality
(iii) impatience (iv) insecurity
2. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer : 8×1=8
(a) Development is ________. (continuous/discontinuous)
(b) Innate tendencies, capacities and potentialities that the human organism inherits from
its parents is ________. (biological heredity/psychological heredity)
(c) Habits are formed ________ . (consciously and unconsciously/deliberately and
consciously)

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(d) ________ is the process of the mind to get an experience in our environment.
(Perception/Attention)
(e) If an event is recalled naturally without any effort, it is called ________recall.
(spontaneous/deliberate)
(f) Thematic Apperception Test of measuring personality is a ________ . (dejective
technique/projective technique)
(g) Preserving mental health is a very important phase of ________ life. (healthy/wealthy)
(h) The first interpretation of Pyschology is in terms of ________ . (soul/ mind)
3. What is the relationship between Psychology and Education ? 2
4. Briefly explain the law of “Like begets like”. 2
5. Explain the term “Interest”. 2
6. What is meant by Emotional Intelligence ? 2
7. Explain the concept of Mental health. 2
8. Write the relationship between Attention and Interest. 2
9. (a) Explain any two nature and any two scopes of Educational Psychology. 2+2=4
OR
(b) What is the derivative meaning of the term ‘Psychology’ ? Explain any two of its changing
concept. 4
10. Teacher does not have any roles to play in the formation of good habits. Do you agree ?
Support your answer. 4
11. As per your observation, what are the roles of Heredity and Environment in shaping human
behaviour ? 4
12. Suppose you are a school teacher, you have one student having difficulty in keeping up with
other students. How will you help that student to improve his/her memory level for better
learning ? 4
13. (a) How does stress affect our mental health and adjustment ? 4
OR
(b) How will you change your lifestyle in order to have a sound mental health ? 4
14. How will you explain social development in human beings ? Elaborate the various social
developmental changes taking place during infancy, childhood and adolescence stages.
2+2+2+2=8

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15. Define learning. Explain with an experimental evidence the theory of “Trial and Error
Learning” with its educational implications. 2+3+3=8
16. (a) What is Personality ? Discuss the various traits of Introverts, Extroverts and Ambiverts.
2+2+2+2=8
OR
(b) What is meant by Intelligence ? Discuss the various attributes of Emotional
Intelligence. 2+6=8
17. (a) What is meant by Guidance in Education ? Analyse in detail Personal Guidance,
Educational Guidance and Vocational Guidance. 2+2+2+2=8
OR
(b) What is meant by Counselling ? Mention the importance of Guidance among Higher
Secondary School students. 2+6=8

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2025
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 : 10×1=10
(a) Which of the following geographers supported the philosophy of determinism ?
A. Kant B. Ritter C. Jean Brunches
Choose the correct option :
(i) A and C only (ii) A and B only
(iii) B only (iv) A only
(b) Knowledge sector is associated with which sector of economy ?
(i) Primary Sector (ii) Secondary Sector
(iii) Tertiary Sector (iv) Quaternary Sector
(c) Human Development Index measures the ________ in human development.
(i) Distribution (ii) Disparity
(iii) Short falls (iv) Attainments
(d) Which pattern of rural settlement is mostly found in Mizoram ?
(i) Radial pattern (ii) Circular pattern
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(e) Kharif crops are grown with the onset of monsoon in the months of –
(i) April and May (ii) June and July
(iii) January and February (iv) November and December
(f) One of the important methods to control air pollution is –
(i) Proper disposal of industrial and urban waste.
(ii) Creating awareness among general public.
(iii) Decrease in agriculture production.
(iv) Afforestation.
(g) The balance between the growth of population and the utilisation of resources is
absolutely necessary –
(i) to uniformly/evenly utilize the resources.
(ii) to ensure the continuity of human race.
(iii) to develop the country’s economy.
(iv) to prevent air pollution.

(h) Identify the town having government offices, public buildings, residence of heads of
governments, bureaucrats and officers.
(i) Administrative town (ii) Entertainment centre
(iii) Cultural town (iv) Transfer and distribution centres
(i) Which of the following is/are the reason(s) behind the poor conditions of roads in Mizoram ?
A. Physiography and geological formation
B. Heavy rainfall
C. Poor maintenance
Choose the correct option –
(i) A only (ii) B only
(iii) A, B and C (iv) B and C
(j) Which one of the following is the most important factor of sustainable development in
Indira Gandhi Canal Command area ?
(i) Colonization of land (ii) Eco-development
(iii) Transport development (iv) Agricultural development

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2. Match Column A with Column B : 5×1=5
Column A Column B
(a) The busiest Oceanic Trade route (i) Kolkata
(b) The quickest but costliest means (ii) Maligaon
of transport.
(c) The Headquarters of Eastern Railway (iii) Pipelines
Zone
(d) The Headquarters of N.E. Frontier (iv) Airways
Railway Zone
(e) The most convenient, efficient and (v) North Atlantic Route
economical mode of transporting
liquid and gases (vi) North Pacific Route
3. Define Human Geography according to Miss Semple. 2
4. What two environments form the subject matter of Human Geography ? 2
5. What is meant by life expectancy at birth ? 2
6. What type of rural settlement predominates in the North Indian plain ? Give its main
characteristics. 2
7. Distinguish between rural and urban settlements on the basis of primary function. 2
8. Write any four non-conventional sources of energy. ½ ×4 = 2
9. As a student of geography, in what two ways does the internet help your studies ? 2
10. ‘Poverty in India is widespread as more than one-fourth of her population lives below poverty
line’. Suggest any two measures to remove poverty in India. 2
11. Slums have become an inevitable part of the major Indian Metropolitan cities. For example,
Mumbai has the largest slum population in Asia. Why do slum populations need special
attention ? Give any two reasons. 2
12. ‘Road Transport in India is not competitive but complementary to Rail transport.’ Give any
four points to support this statement. 4
13. What is Balance of Trade ? Distinguish between trade creditor nations and trade debtor nations.
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14. In view of Mizoram geographical condition, what are the prospects for successful cultivation
of tea in the state. Support your answer with relevant geographical factors. 4
15. (a) Define Mortality. What are the various measures of Mortality ? 1+3=4
OR
(b) Differentiate beween Migration and Commutation. Also write the four streams of
Migration. 2+2=4
16. (a) Explain how watershed management can overcome the scarcity of water. 4
OR
(b) Explain how far Package Technology affects the Indian agriculture. 4
17. What are the two types of subsistence agriculture ? Write any two characteristics of each
type. 2+4=6

18. (a) Analyse the environmental degradation caused by agricultural development. 6

OR

(b) Discuss briefly the factors responsible for the variations in the density of population.
6

19. On the given outline map of the World, locate and label the following : 1+1=2

(a) A canal which connects Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean.

(b) The longest Trans Continental Railway.

20. On the given outline map of India, locate and label the following : 1+1+1=3

(a) The longest National Highway in India.

(b) Nuclear power station in Rajasthan.

(c) The State having highest density of population as per 2011 Census.

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2025
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 : 14×1=14

(a) The intersection of the fault with the surface of the earth is known as –

(i) Fault Line (ii) Fault Trace

(iii) Fault outcrop (iv) All of these

(b) The minute displacement along closely spaced fracture is seen in –

(i) Shear folding (ii) Flow folding

(iii) Flexture folding (iv) Drag fold

(c) The amount of bed inclination is usually measured in a plane of –

(i) Horizontal (ii) Diagonal

(iii) Vertical (iv) Inclined

(d) When the rocks on opposite sides of unconformity are not parallel, the unconformity is
called –

(i) Angular (ii) Disconformity

(iii) Local unconformity (iv) Non-conformity

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(e) The two valves of the brachiopods can be closed by the muscles known as –

(i) Divaricators (ii) Adductors

(iii) Umbo (iv) Genital

(f) The footprints made by the animals are called –

(i) Moulds (ii) Tracts

(iii) Trails (iv) Impression

(g) Fossils are usually preserved in –

(i) Shale (ii) Pumice

(iii) Marble (iv) Gneiss

(h) The most important Indian Manganese ore occur as –

(i) Bedded deposit (ii) Vein deposit

(iii) Pocket deposit (iv) Disseminated

(i) The deepest mine in the world contains the ore deposit of –

(i) Diamond (ii) Platinum

(iii) Petroleum (iv) Gold

(j) Which one of the folowing has the highest porosity ?

(i) Limestone (ii) Gravel

(iii) Sandstone (iv) Clay

(k) Which of the surface water finds its way to the sea ?

(i) Infiltration (ii) Evaporation

(iii) Runoff (iv) Transpiration

(l) When the movement of mass starts by cracking along a shearing surface, it is called –

(i) Rockslide (ii) Solifluction

(iii) Rock fall (iv) Slump

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(m) Water of Aeration is known as –

(i) Vadose (ii) Connate

(iii) Juvennile (iv) Aquifers

(n) Soil which is used for making bricks in construction purpose –

(i) Bauxite (ii) Podzol
(iii) Laterite (iv) Clay
2. Answer the following questions : 9×2=18
(a) Define fault scrap.
(b) What are the set of joints seen in mural jointing ?
(c) Define fossils.
(d) How do gangue minerals separate from ore minerals in placer deposits ?
(e) What is the origin of coal ?
(f) What are the economic uses of lead and zinc ?
(g) What is grouting ?
(h) What are dissemination and segregation ?
(i) What is water table ?
3. Describe with a neat diagram the different parts of fold in rocks. 1+3=4
4. What are the different types of Hydrothermal deposits based on temperature, presssure and
depth of formation ? 4

5. What are tunnels ? What are the necessary requirements of geological survey for the construction
of a tunnel. 4
6. Explain the cause and effect of Tsunami. 4
7. Describe petrifaction and impression of fossils. 2+2=4
8. (a) Describe the different types of unconformities with suitable diagram. 4+2=6
OR

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(b) Explain the diferent terminologies associated with faults with a neat diagram. 3+3=6

9. (a) Describe the three different types of fossilization. 2+2+2=6

OR

(b) Describe with diagram the morphological characteritics of brachiopods fossils.
2+ 4=6

10. (a) What are the principle process for the formation of gold ? How does gold
occur in India ? Mention the states in India where gold is found. Name one economic
gold mineral. 2+2+1+1=6

OR

(b) Explain the different types of deposits through sedimentation process. 6

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2025
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 : 10×1=10
(a) Harappan script is called enigmatic because –
(i) the script was written from left to right
(ii) the script remains undeciphered till date
(iii) the script contains the name and title of the owner
(iv) the script is alphabetical
(b) Epigraphy is the study of –
(i) Languages (ii) Minerals
(iii) Inscriptions (iv) Pictures
(c) Sanskrit texts and inscriptions used the term ‘Vanik’ to designate –
(i) traders (ii) armies
(iii) merchants (iv) soldiers
(d) The Kitab-ul-Hind is a book written by –
(i) Ibn Battuta (ii) Al-Biruni
(iii) Abul Fazl (iv) Bernier

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(e) A practice where women remain in their natal home after marriage with their children
and the husbands may come to stay with them is called –
(i) Matrilocal residence (ii) Shadirama
(iii) Gawwals (iv) Endogamy
(f) Vijayanagara literally means –
(i) Temple (ii) City of Victory
(iii) City of God (iv) City of Light
(g) “ Remuneration for the work was paid through small daily allowances. This was the
micro level exchange network operated in the villages”.
Identify the name of the system followed in the Mughal society –
(i) Subsidiary Alliance (ii) Mahalwari System
` (iii) Ryotwari System (iv) Jajmani System
(h) The term used to designate people who live on rental income from property is –
(i) Sahukar (ii) Taluqdar
(iii) Rentier (iv) Zamindar
(i) Colonial rule was first established in –
(i) Awadh (ii) Delhi
(iii) Punjab (iv) Bengal
(j) Which of the following statements is not a justified reason for the Annexation of
Awadh by the British in 1857 ?
(i) Wajid Ali Shah was an unpopular ruler.
(ii) Subsidiary Alliance System was accepted by Wajid Ali Shah at ease.
(iii) Mangal Pandey initiated the revolt from Awadh.
(iv) Material benefits were given to the taluqdars by the British.
2. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer from the given options : 6×1=6
(a) ________ is a biography of a saint or religious leaders. (Bibliography/Hagiography)
(b) Sufism tries to reform ________. (Hinduism/Islam)
(c) The backbone of Indian Agriculture is ________ . (monsoon/summer)
(d) Permanent Settlement was introduced in Bengal in 1793 by ____. (Lord Cornwallis/
Lord Dalhousie)

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(e) The Indian Constitution came into effect on ________ . (26 January 1950/26 January
th th

1947)
(f) Jawaharlal Nehru introduced the “Objective Resolution” in the Constituent Assembly
on ________. (13th December 1946/ 30th December 1946)
3. Answer the following in two or three sentences : 9×2=18
(a) A stone statue was labelled and continued to be known as the ‘Priest King’. Explain the
reason.
(b) Write any two reasons for the success of Magadha.
(c) What is meant by ‘Janapada’?
(d) Write a note on ‘Mahanavami Dibba’.
(e) What were the two kinds of peasants during the Mughal period ?
(f) Define the term ‘Firangi’.
(g) Who were known as ‘Lal, Bal, Pal’ in Indian politics ?
(h) How did Gandhi react towards the Simon Commission ?
(i) Mention any two basic features of the Indian Constitution.
4. Discuss the role of the Begums of Bhopal in preserving the Stupa at Sanchi. 4
5. (a) How were the water requirements of Vijayanagara met ? 4
OR
(b) Examine the evidence that suggests that land revenue was important for the Mughal
fiscal system. 4
6. What were the measures taken to ensure unity among the rebels during the Revolt of 1857 ?
4
7. (a) Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions that follow. 1+1+2 = 4
Nawab Wajid Ali Shah was dethroned and exiled to Calcuttta on the plea that the
region was being misgoverned.The British Government also wrongly assumed that
Wajid Ali Shah was an unpopular ruler.
On the contrary, he was widely loved and when he left his beloved Lucknow there
were many who folowed him all the way to Kanpur, singing songs of lament.
The widespread sense of grief and loss at the Nawab’s exile was recorded by
many contemporary observers. One of them wrote, “ The life was gone out of the body
of this town and body of this town had been left lifeless ...... there was no street or
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Jani-i-Alam.” One folk song bemoaned that “ the honourable English came and
took the country.”
(i) Why was Nawab Wajid Ali Shah dethroned and exiled to Calcutta ?
(ii) Why did people bemoan and show an emotional upheaval ?
(iii) What human values are revealed in the above passage ?
OR
(b) Study this painting ‘Relief of Lucknow’ carefully and answer the given questions by
choosing the correct options. 1+1+1+1= 4

(i) Who among the following was the painter of the ‘Relief of Lucknow’?
(a) Thomas Jones Barker
(b) Joseph Noel Paton
(c) Henry Lawrence
(d) Colin Campbell
(ii) The British forces seen in this painting reflect –
(a) heroic resistance of the British forces against the mutineer.
(b) ultimate triumph of British forces and restoration of British power over Lucknow.
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of these
(iii) At the centre of this painting, three British heroes are painted. Who were they ?
(a) Campbell, Outram and Havelock
(b) Thomas Roe, Henry Nicholas and Stuart Broad
(c) Robert Clive, Charles Metcalf and Simpson
(d) Henry Nicholas, Bailey and Smith
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(iv) What can be inferred from the depiction of Indians in this painting ?
(a) They were crushed and badly defeated by the British forces.
(b) Some of them supported the Britishers in crushing the rebellion.
(c) Some of them were mercilessly killed during the confrontation.
(d) All of these
8. Describe some of the distinctive features of Mohenjodaro. 6
9. (a) How important were gender differences in early societies ? Give reasons to support your
answer. 6
OR
(b) Discuss how and why Stupas were built. 6
10. Discuss Al-Biruni’s understanding of the Caste system. 6
11. (a) “Non-Cooperation with evil is as much a duty as is cooperation with good.”
Elucidate your ideas on Non-Cooperation movement. 6
OR
(b) Explain how Gandhiji’s mass appeal was undoubtedly genuine in the context of
Indian politics and how it contributed to his success in broadening the basis of
nationalism. 6
12. (a) On the given outline map of India locate six important Mature Harappan sites. 6
OR
(b) On the given outline map of India locate six places where Major Rock Edicts are erected.
6

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2025
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 from the given options : 7×1=7
(a) Today’s hospitality industry functions on the basis of the concept of –
(i) A home away from home
(ii) A home within a home
(iii) Entertainment outside home
(iv) All of these
(b) Your best friend wants to enter the field of development communication and journalism.
Suggest him of the following career options he should choose.
(i) Development educator
(ii) NGO worker
(iii) Development journalist
(iv) Administrative head in government’s media wing
(c) Your mother consumed processed foods with high salts and sodium content. She is at
risk of –
(i) Jaundice (ii) Tuberculosis
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(d) Identify the correct sequence of the alternatives given in Column II by matching them
with Column I.
Column I Column II
A. Hotels (i) Provide space on rent
B. Furnished camps (ii) Provide accommodation and meal
C. Lodges (iii) Provide beauty and comfort
D. Resorts (iv) Provide accommodation for hiking
Choose the correct option –
(i) A - (iii), B - (i), C - (ii), D - (iv)
(ii) A - (ii), B - (iv), C - (i), D - (iii)
(iii) A - (iv), B - (iii), C - (i), D - (ii)
(iv) A - (i), B - (ii), C - (iii), D - (iv)
(e) Which of the following dresses will be suitable for a tall girl ?
(i) Half line and large print
(ii) Small lines and small print
(iii) Thin border and large print
(iv) Thin border and small print
(f) Diki wants to become a teacher in pre-school. What two educational qualifications
would be helpful to her in this context ?
A. Nursery teacher training
B. Graduate in child development
C. Child care training
D. Nurse training
Choose the correct options –
(i) A and B (ii) A and D
(iii) C and D (iv) B and C
(g) Which of the following statements is not true ?
(i) Community radio gives opportunity to local people to display their talents.
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(iii) Broadcast journalism professionals have a minor role to play in local radio
stations.
(iv) Jingles are catchy slogans.
2. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer from the options given : 7×1=7
(a) Work done to earn money is generally called________. (profession/livelihood/career)
(b) ________ are those that are adjusted to meet the medical needs of a patient. (Standard
diets/Normal diets/Modified diets)
(c) The ‘Tell me why’ stage is ________. (infancy/adolescence/pre-school)
(d) John has joined media house where he needs________ to deliver the entertaining
programme smoothly. (creative skills/cognitive skills/presentation skills)
(e) ________ colours cannot be produced by mixing any other colour . (Secondary/Tertiary/
Primary)
(f) You get a job in a hotel and your responsibility is to coordinate with front office for
information and departure of guests and get vacated rooms cleaned. You must be
appointed as ________. (Supervisor/ Desk Control Supervisor/Assistant housekeeper)
(g) BIS operates the ________ scheme for labelling of household consumer products.
(Hallmark/Ecomark/Woolmark)
3. What are the essential features of Development Communication ? 2
4. ‘A healthy environment is a positive work environment’. Write any four ways by which a
teacher can create healthy environment in his/her class. 2
5. Your sister wants to have a career in the field of care and maintenance of fabric. Guide her
about the qualifications and requirements needed in the field. 2
6. How do you achieve harmony and rhythm in a dress ? 2
7. Hospitality works on the principle of building the relationship between the guest and the
host. Give reasons to support this principle. 2
8. Zuali uses too much fats and sugar in her diet. Educate by telling her the importance of
good nutrition. 2
9. What advice would you give to your friend who wants to pursue fashion designing and
merchandising as a career ? 2
10. Your brother is working for a company and doesn’t get time for himself due to office work.
Suggest him some tips for improving his own work life. 2
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12. (a) Explain the term : 4×1=4
(i) Stunting
(ii) Wasting
(iii) Hidden hunger
(iv) Micronutrient deficiencies
OR
(b) Discuss the strategies that can be adopted to combat public nutritional problems. 4

13. As a newly appointed teacher in a nursery school, what skills would you adopt in your classroom ?
4
14. (a) During off season sale, your brother wants to buy geyser on discounted price.
Explain to him four responsibilities and rights of consumers in this context. 2+2=4
OR
(b) Your sister has got the project to write four important problems faced by consumers.
Give her proper guidance on this topic. 4
15. Explain the various classification of processed foods based on the extent and type of
processing. 6
16. (a) Write two points each, explaining why children, youth and elderly are vulnerable
groups ? 3+3=6
OR
(b) Describe two programmes each for children, youth and elderly. 2+2+2=6
17. Outline the major developments in fashion. 6
18. (a) Biaki’s grandmother has come to stay with them from Punjab. She loves to cook but was
shocked when she sees spices and pulses do not have the same aroma and taste.
What could be the reason of her surprise ? Explain and elaborate. 2+4=6
OR
(b) Guide your cook on how he/she can protect your family members from food borne
diseases as they are frequently falling ill. 6

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2025
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 : 8×1=8
(a) Which of the following nations adopted the ‘open door’ policy ?
(i) China (ii) South Korea
(iii) Japan (iv) U.S.A
(b) Which organisation is related to South Asia ?
(i) ASEAN (ii) SAARC
(iii) BRICS (iv) SEATO
(c) Which among the following best explains the reasons for growing concerns about the
environment ?
(i) The developed countries are concerned about protecting nature.
(ii) Protection of environment is vital for indigeneous people and natural habitats.
(iii) The environmental degradation caused by human activities has become pervasive
and has reached a dangerous level.
(iv) None of these.
(d) Which of the statements is true about the impact of globalisation ?
(i) Globalisation has been uneven in its impact on states and societies.
(ii) Globalisation has had a uniform impact on all states and societies.
(iii) The impact of globalisation has been confined to the political sphere.
(iv) Globalisation inevitably results in cultural homogeneity.

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(e) Which of the statements is incorrect about globalisation ?

(i) Advocates of globalisation argue that it will result in greater economic growth.
(ii) Critics of globalisation argue that it will result in greater economic disparity.

(iii) Advocates of globalisation argue that it will result in cultural homogenisation.

(iv) Critics of globalisation argue that it will result in cultural homogenisation.

(f) Which of the following ideas did not form part of the early phase of India’s development
policy ?

(i) Planning (ii) Co-operative Farming

(iii) Liberalisation (iv) Self-sufficiency

(g) The architect of non-alignment is :

(i) Indira Gandhi (ii) Atal Bihari Vajpayee

(iii) Y.B. Chavan (iv) Jawaharlal Nehru

(h) Which of the following statements regarding the Emergency is incorrect ?

(i) Many opposition leaders were arrested during the Emergency.

(ii) It led to the suspension of all Fundamental Rights.

(iii) CPI supported the proclamation of Emergency.

(iv) None of these.

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer from the given options : 4×1=4

(a) _______ party dominated the Soviet Union’s political system. (Socialist/ Communist/
Capitalist)

(b) India and _______ allow their citizens to travel and work within their countries without
Visa and Passport. (Bangladesh/ Nepal/ Bhutan)

(c) The highest functionary of the UN is called the _______. (Chairman/ Secretary General/
President)

(d) The Kyoto Protocol was agreed in 1997 in _______ . (South Korea/ China/ Japan)

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3. Match the following : 4×1=4
A B
(a) The goals of India’s foreign policy (i) Industrialisation
in the period 1950-1964
(b) P.C. Mahalanobis (ii) Preservation of territorial integrity,
sovereignty and economic development
(c) Confidence building measures (iii) Bihar movement
(d) Student Protest (iv) A process of exchanging information of
defence matters between nations on a
regular basis.
4. Give any two factors that forced Gorbachev to initiate the reforms in the U.S.S.R. 2
5. Is terrorism a traditional or non-traditional threat to security ? Explain. 2
6. What is worldwide interconnectedness ? What are its components ? 2
7. Describe any two problems faced in the process of Partition of India. 2
8. State the two main issues in Indian politics in the period after 1989. 2
9. Write any two factors that are responsible for the emergence of BJP as a significant force in
post-emergency politics. 2
10. (a) How are the external powers influencing relations in South Asia ? Take any one example
to illustrate your point. 4
OR
(b) Mention some of the recent agreements between India and Pakistan. Do you think that
the two countries are well on their way to a friendly relationship ? Give reasons to
justify your answer. 4
11. What is meant by the Global Commons ? How are they exploited and polluted ? 2+2=4
12. Write a short note on India’s Nuclear Policy. 4
13. (a) The phrase ‘Aya Ram, Gaya Ram’ signifies which concept ? Explain its impact on the
Indian political system. 2+2=4
OR
(b) Discuss the factors which led to the popularity of Indira Gandhi’s government in the
early 1970’s. 4

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14. Write a short note on Ayodhya dispute. 4
15. (a) “The peace and prosperity of the countries lay in the establishment and strengthening
of regional economic organisations.” Justify this statement. 8
OR
(b) Critically examine the consequences of disintegration of the Soviet Union for countries
like India. 8
16. As a citizen of India, how would you support India’s candidature for the permanent membership
of the UN Security Council ? Justify your answer. 8
17. It is said that the nation is to a large extent an ‘imagined community’ held together by
common beliefs, history, political aspirations and imaginations. Identify the features that
make India a nation. 8
18. (a) The 1977 Election for the first time saw the opposition coming into power at the
centre. What would you consider as the reason for this development ? 8

OR
(b) Assam movement was a combination of cultural pride and economic backwardness.
Explain. 8

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2025
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 : 7×1=7

(a) ________ and performance tests help reduce the cultural bias usually associated with
verbal tests. (Non verbal/Group)

(b) ________ is the first step in understanding psychological attributes. (Assessment /
Intelligence)

(c) Collective unconscious consists of ________ that are not individually acquired but
are inherited. (archetypes/dreams)

(d) Learning to delay or differ the gratification of needs is called________. (self esteem/
self control)

(e) People in a catatonic ________ remains motionless and silent for long stretches of
time. (rigidity/stupor)

(f) Human beings are motivated by the desire for personal growth and self ________.
(regulation/actualisation)

(g) ________ refer to the cognitive components of attitudes, and form the ground on
which attitudes stand. (Beliefs/Roles)

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2. Choose the correct answer from the given options : 7×1=7
(a) David is a hardworking boy who shows dedication, perseverance and vigilance, all
his actions are intentional. Identify the quality aspect of his integral intelligence.
(i) Social skills (ii) Cognitive ability
(iii) Entrepreneurial (iv) Emotional abilities
(b) Peki shows aggression most of the times in the classroom and often calls her classmates
aggressive. What is the defence mechanism that Peki is using ?
(i) Regression (ii) Projection
(iii) Reaction formation (iv) Rationalisation
(c) Linda always fears whenever she has to enter in some new or unfamiliar situation.
Identify her category of phobic disorder.
(i) Specific phobia (ii) Agoraphobia
(iii) Social phobia (iv) Hydro phobia
(d) Client centred therapy was given by –
(i) Aaron Beck (ii) Victor Frankl
(iii) Carl Rogers (iv) None of these
(e) Alice has some irrational thoughts in her mind, i.e, ‘I should be loved by everyone’.
What therapy will you suggest for treating Alice ?
(i) Behaviour therapy (ii) Rational emotive therapy
(iii) Logotherapy (iv) Humanistic existential therapy
(f) Which of the following features refers to, “Students often develop a liking for a
particular subject because of the teacher”.
(i) Learning attitudes by association.
(ii) Learning attitudes by being rewarded or punished.
(iii) Learning attitudes through modelling.
(iv) Learning attitudes through group or cultural norms.
(g) Psychological stress that results from the blocking of needs and motives by something
or someone that hinders us from achieving a desired goal is known as –
(i) Conflict (ii) Internal pressure
(iii) Frustration (iv) Social pressure

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PART – B

3. Define self. 2

4. What is Schizophrenia ? 2

5. Muani’s family has shifted to Aizawl from a rural area, and this has an impact on her
academic performance. What is the source of her stress ? Explain. 2

6. Remi has been caught in a natural disaster experiencing some stress disorders. Identify the
different stress symptoms that she experienced. 2

7. Grace is suffering from disinterests and lack of motivation to do work or interact with
people. Suggest some measures on how to rehabilitate her to become self sufficient. 2

8. What are values ? 2

9. Differentiate between Primary and Secondary groups. 2

PART – C

10. Define Intelligence ? Explain Triarchic Theory of Intelligence. 4

11. Explain any four stages of personality development. 4

12. Ruth is trying to lose weight during Christmas. She makes sure not to eat oily and high
calories food. Identify the aspect of self that she is exhibiting. Mention any three techniques she
can apply to further achieve her goal. 4

13. David is suffering from psychological distress. What healing factors in psychotherapy
will you suggest to heal his illness ? 4

14. Explain the four significant features of Attitudes. 4

15. “It has been found that individuals work less hard in a group than they do when performing
alone”. What measures will you suggest to reduce this situation ? 4

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16. What is Individual difference ? What are the domains of psychological attributes ? 1+5= 6

17. Physical illnesses and diseases like hypertension, ulcer and even cancer are linked to
stress. To prevent this, we need to be aware about stress management techniques. Explain
these techniques. 6

18. (a) Explain briefly the neurodevelopmental disorders. 6

OR

(b) Explain the different dissociative disorders. 6

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2025
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 : 16×1=16
(a) Which one of the following features is not appropriate to India ?
(i) Socialist state (ii) Presidential government
(iii) Parliamentary democracy (iv) Union of States
(b) When did the British establish a trading port in Gujarat ?
(i) 1600 (ii) 1612
(iii) 1510 (iv) 1512
(c) Who is the chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee ?
(i) Jawaharlal Nehru (ii) C. Rajagopalachari
(iii) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (iv) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(d) In case of conflict between the Union and the State over Concurrent List –
(i) The Union law prevails
(ii) The State law prevails
(iii) The Supreme Court will decide
(iv) None of these
(e) The highest post for Civil Service in India is –
(i) Cabinet Secretary (ii) Chief Secretary
(iii) Director (iv) Comptroller and Auditor General

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(f) When a Bill is sent to the President after it has been passed by the Parliament he can –
A. give his assent
B. withhold his assent
C. return the bill for reconsideration
D. reject the bill
Choose the correct option.
(i) A only (ii) A and B only
(iii) A, B and C only (iv) All of these
(g) The proposed expenditure for the Consolidated Fund of the State shall be
introduced by the –
(i) Chief Minister (ii) Governor
(iii) Speaker (iv) Home Minister
(h) The principal advisor to the Chief Minister is –
(i) Chief Secretary (ii) Principal Secretary
(iii) Chief Officer (iv) Field Officer
(i) Consider the following statements about the power and functions of a Chief Minister :
A. Chief Minister is the Chairman of the State Planning Board.
B. Chief Minister is the de jure executive.
C. Chief Minister allocates portfolios.
D. Chief Minister is the Chairman of the State Council of Minister’s meeting.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true ?
(i) B, C and D only (ii) A, B and D only
(iii) A, B and C only (iv) A, C and D only
(j) The executive arms of the State government is –
(i) Secretariat only (ii) Directorate only
(iii) Both Secretariat and Directorate (iv) None of these
(k) The executive power of the District Council includes the prescription of language
to be used in –
(i) College education (ii) Higher education
(iii) Secondary education (iv) Primary education

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(l) Consider the following about the role of the State Finance Commission -
A. Sending recommendations to the Governor regarding finance of the
local bodies.
B. Laying down principles to govern grant-in-aid to the Local Bodies.
C. Laying down principles to determine loans and subsidies to the Local Bodies.
Which of the above is/are correct ?
(i) A and B only (ii) B and C only
(iii) A and C only (iv) All of these
(m) Under RTI Act, Information concerning the life and liberty of a person shall be provided
within –
(i) 24 hours (ii) 48 hours
(iii) 60 hours (iv) 62 hours
(n) Lok Pal Bill was passed and assented by the President on –
(i) 1st January 2014 (ii) 1st January 2015
(iii) 1st January 2016 (iv) 1st January 2017
(o) Consider the following about Lok Adalat and choose the correct one from the options :
A. It was started in Gujarat.
B. It means people’s court.
C. It ensures free legal service.
D. It brings parties to compromise.
(i) A, B and C only (ii) B, C and D only
(iii) A, C and D only (iv) All of these
(p) Consider the following statements about the Right to Information Act, 2005 –
A. The Right to Information is embedded in Article 19.
B. The Right to Information allows citizens to take copies of government
documents.
C. The Right to Information Act is applicable to all over India since
13th October 2005.
D. The Chief Information Commissioner shall hold office for 6 years.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct ?
(i) A, B and D only (ii) B, C and D only
(iii) A, B and C only (iv) D only

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2. Is Indian federal system different from the rest of the world ? Give reasons to support your
answer. 2
3. What is the meaning of Habeas Corpus ? 2
4. What is the Central Secretariat ? 2
5. State any two functions of the Chief Secretary. 2
6. When the state government cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the
Constitution, what action can be taken by the Governor ? 2
7. What is the Tribe Advisory Council ? 2
8. What type of Parliamentary system does India have ? Explain in detail. 4
9. Highlight the roles of Administrative Tribunal. 4
10. Differentiate between Union Cabinet and Union Council of Ministers. 4
11. Keeping in view the working of the local government in Mizoram, what are the various
reasons for ineffective performances of the local government in Mizoram ? 4
12. Explain the importance of Lok Adalat for bringing justice to the people. 4
13. The position of Prime Minister of India is described as ‘Primus-inter-pares’. Elaborate. 8
14. Explain the role of Governor as ‘Nominal head of the State’ and as ‘Representative of the
Centre’. 8
15. (a) Describe the importance of Local Self Government in Indian administration. 8
OR
(b) Examine the role of State Finance Commission. 8
16. (a) Describe the functions of Election Commission of India. 8
OR
(b) Describe the functions of Comptroller and Auditor General of India. 8

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2025
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 : 10×1=10
(a) Nation States are closely associated with the rise of –
(i) Capitalism (ii) Industrialisation
(iii) Nationalism (iv) Modernisation
(b) Which of the following are correct about Savitribai Phule –
A. First headmistress for girls in Pune
B. Started ‘One Caste, One Religion’
C. Started night school for agriculturists and labourers
D. Founder of Satyasodhak Samaj Party
Choose the correct option :
(i) A and B only (ii) A and C only
(iii) B, C and D (iv) None of these
(c) Varna literally means –
(i) Aggregates (ii) Colour
(iii) Hierarchy (iv) Relationship
(d) Civil Society is non-state market, which is part of the –
(i) Private Sector (ii) Public Domain
(iii) Social Organisation (iv) Caste System

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(e) Keshav Chandra, Son of Bengal visited Madras in –
(i) 1914 (ii) 1864
(iii) 1684 (iv) 1870
(f) Which of the following sentences is/are equivalent to the statement “Social Welfare” –
A. Maintenance of burning and burial grounds
B. Authority to hear some petty, civil and criminal cases
C. Recording statistics of births and deaths
D. Establishment of child welfare and maternity centres
Choose the correct option :
(i) A, B, C and D (ii) A, B and C only
(iii) A, C and D only (iv) None of these
(g) Demography is the systematic study of –
(i) Territory (ii) Primary group
(iii) Population (iv) Group
(h) Communalists believe in a political identity based on –
(i) Community (ii) Religion
(iii) Minorities (iv) Class system
(i) Which of the following statements is/are true ?
A. Mc. Donald’s sells only vegetarian and chicken products in India and
not beef products which are popular abroad.
B. The collapse of the erstwhile socialist world hastened the Green Revolution.
C. Gender refers to the mixing of the global with the local.
D. Corporate Culture has snatched away our means of livelihood.
Choose the correct option :
(i) A, B and C only (ii) A only
(iii) B, C and D only (iv) B and C only
(j) Consider the following statements about India as a Nation-State.
A. The Indian nation-state is socially and culturally one of the most diverse
countries of the world.
B. It has a population of about 1.21 billion people, according to Census of
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C. These billion-plus people speak about 1,632 different languages and
dialects.
D. In terms of religion, about 50 % of the population are Hindus.
Choose the correct statements from the given options :
(i) A and B only (ii) C and D only
(iii) A, B and C only (iv) B and C only
2. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer from the options given below : 6×1=6
(a) The first Trade Union was established in _________ in Madras by B. P. Wadia.
(i) April 1918 (ii) June 1920
(iii) August 1925 (iv) October 1928
(b) The _________ important legislation was the abolition of the Zamindari System.
(i) Fourth (ii) Second
(iii) First (iv) Third
(c) According to Ramachandra Guha in his book _________ villagers rallied together to
save the Oak and Rhododendron forests near their villages.
(i) ‘Unquiet Woods’ (ii) ‘Hind Swaraj’
(iii) ‘Hard Drive’ (iv) ‘Social Anthropology’
(d) _________ is the number of females per 1000 males in a given area at a specified time
period.
(i) Growth Rate (ii) Sex Ratio
(iii) Age Structure (iv) Death Rate
(e) Stereotypes are _________ and inflexible characterisations of a group of people.
(i) Superior (ii) Restrictions
(iii) Fixed (iv) Abilities
(f) The term _________ connotes political awareness and the assertion of rights.
(i) Money lender (ii) Adivasi
(iii) Sanskritization (iv) Harijan

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3. Answer the following questions : 8×2=16
(a) What status did the Dalits occupy in the Indian society ?
(b) Define diversity.
(c) Define the term modernisation.
(d) How do industrial societies balance economic growth with social welfare and public
health ?
(e) What are benami transfers ?
(f) What is electronic economy ?
(g) Give two reasons for the amazing growth in Indian language newspapers.
(h) Explain the impact of globalisation on gender and culture in Indian society.
4. What are some of the different forms that the family can take ? 4
5. How has colonialism impacted our lives ? 4
6. Expain the four powers and responsibilities delegated to the Panchayats. 4
7. (a) Define Green Revolution. What are the negative outcomes of Green Revolution ?
2+2=4
OR
(b) Explain the Agrarian structure in rural India. 4
8. (a) How does gender intersect with other social categories like race, class and sexuality in
cultural context ? 4
OR
(b) Design a programme to challenge traditional gender roles and promote equality in the
society. 4
9. (a) Analyse the primary factors and grievances of the Peasant movements. 4
OR
(b) Elaborate the primary demands and grievances of tribal movements to achieve their
demands in Indian society. 4
10. What is meant by the age structure of the population ? Why is it relevant for economic
development and growth ? 2+4=6

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