NIOS Class 12 Question Paper 2021 (Jan Feb) Military Studies

This Question Paper consists of 28 questions and 8 Printed pages.
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Roll No.
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Code No.
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MILITARY STUDIES Set / go Q > A
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(374)
Day and Date of Examination
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Signature of Invigilators 1.
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General Instructions :
1. Candidate must write his/her Roll Number on the first page of the Question Paper.
2. Please check the Question Paper to verify that the total pages and total number of questions contained in the Question
Paper are the same as those printed on the top of the first page. Also check to see that the questions are in sequential order.
3. For the Objective Type questions, you have to choose any one of the four alternatives given in the question, i.e. (A), (B), (C)
and (D) and indicate your correct answer in the Answer-Book given to you.
4. Making any identification mark in the answer-book or writing Roll Number anywhere other than the specified places will
lead to disqualification of the candidate :
5. (a) The Question Paper is Bi-lingual i.e., English and Hindi. However, if you wish, you can answer in any one of the
languages listed below :
English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Marathi, Oriya, Gujarati, Konkani,
Manipuri, Assamese, Nepali, Kashmiri, Sanskrit and Sindhi. You are required to indicate the language chosen to
answer in the box provided in the Answer-Book.
(b) If you choose to write the answer in the language other than Hindi and English, the responsibility for any error/
mistakes in understanding the questions will be yours only.
6. Candidate will not be allowed to take Calculator, Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, Earphone or any such electronic devices in the
Examination Hall.
7. In case of any doubt or confusion in the question paper, the English version will prevail.
8. Write your Question Paper Code No 60 / SS /A, Set - A on the answer-book.
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MILITARY STUDIES
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Time : 3 Hours] [Maximum Marks : 100
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Note : (i) All questions are compulsory and carry marks as indicated against each question.
(ii) Each question from Question Nos. 1 to 4 has four alternative - (A), (B), (C) and
(D) out of which one is most appropriate. Choose the correct answer among the
four alternatives and write it in your answer-book against the number of the
question. No extra time is allotted for attempting multiple choice questions.

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(ii) àíZ g§»¶m 1 go 4 VH$ Ho$ à˶oH$ àíZ ‘| Mma {dH$ën - (A), (B), (C) VWm (D) h¢, {OZ‘|o go EH$ g~go
Cn¶wº$ h¢& Mmam| {dH$ënm| ‘| go ghr CÎma MwZo VWm AnZr CÎma-nwpñVH$m ‘| àíZ g§»¶m$ Ho$ gm‘Zo CÎma {bI|&
~hþ{dH$ënr àíZm| Ho$ {bE A{V[aº$ g‘¶ Zht {X¶m Om¶oJm&

1. Which type of weapons were used in the middle ages? [1]

(A) Machine guns, armoured tanks, missiles

(B) Guns, Tridents, horse cavalry, muskets

(C) Chariots, bow and arrow, long spear

(D) Spear, mace, wedge.

‘ܶH$mb ‘| {H$g àH$ma Ho$ h{W¶mam| H$m à¶moJ {H$¶m OmVm Wm?

(A) ‘erZ JZ, ~‹IVa ~§X Q>¢H$, {‘gmBb

(B) Vmon|, {Ìeyb, Aídmamohr, ~§XÿH$

(C) aW, YZwf ~mU, bå~o ^mbo

(D) ^mbo, JXm, ’$mZ (d¡‚m)

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2. Which of the following is NOT a part of the current paramilitary force in India?[1]

(A) Assam Rifles

(B) Border security force

(C) Special Frontier force

(D) Indian Coast Guard

{ZåZ{b{IV ‘| go H$m¡Z gm dV©‘mZ n¡am {‘bQ´>r ’$mog© ‘| Zht {JZm OmVm h¡?
(A) Amgm‘ amB’$bg²

(B) gr‘m gwajm ~b

(C) ñn¡eb ’§«${Q>¶a ’$mog©

(D) ^maVr¶ VQ> ajH$

3. How many major languages are recognised by the constitution of India? [1]

(A) 20 (B) 21

(C) 22 (D) 23

^maVr¶ g§{dYmZ Ûmam ‘mݶVm àmá ‘w»¶ ^mfmE§ {H$VZr h¢?
(A) 20 (B) 21

(C) 22 (D) 23

4. The distribution of forests in India is very uneven because : [1]

(A) it is in the national interest.

(B) the rainfall distribution is uneven.

(C) it is based on the popular demand of the people

(D) felling of trees is going on unchecked.
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^maV ‘| dZm| H$m {dVaU ~hþV hr Ag‘mZ h¡ ³¶m|{H$ :

(A) ¶h amï´>r¶ {hV ‘| h¡&

(B) dfm© H$m {dVaU Ag‘mZ h¡&

(C) ¶h OZVm H$s bmoH${ච‘m§J na AmYm[aV h¡&

(D) no‹S>m§o H$m H$mQ>m OmZm {~Zm amoHo$ Mb ahm h¡&

5. Which was the major skill required for the soldiers in ancient India? [2]

àmMrZ ^maV ‘| g¡{ZH$mo§ H$mo {H$g àH$ma Ho$ H$m¡eb H$s Amdí¶H$Vm hmoVr Wr?

6. Name the two additional commands of the Air Force which are responsible for
training and maintenance of the fleet. [2 × 1 = 2]

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{b{IE&

7. Write any two characteristics of a Peninsula like India. [2 × 1 = 2]

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8. High light the two points being focussed upon while modernising the Armed forces
of India. [2 × 1 = 2]

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H|${ÐV {H$¶m OmVm h¡&

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9. How does a nuclear chain reaction take place? [2]

ݶy³brAa MoZ [aE³eZ H$s n«{H«$¶m {H$g àH$ma hmoVr h¡?

10. Give any two examples to support the statement "The Armed Forces are the first
responders to calls of disaster management". [2 × 1 = 2]

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H$moB© Xmo CXmhaU Xr{OE&

11. What is meant by ethics of war fighting? Mention any two warrior codes followed
by ancient armies in India. [2 + 2 = 4]

¶wÕ g§~§Yr AmMma emó go ³¶m A{^àm¶ h¡? àmMrZ ^maV H$s goZmAm| Ho$ ¶moÕmAm| Ûmam nmbZ {H$E OmZo dmbo
{H$Ýht Xmo {gÕmÝVm| H$m C„oI H$s{OE &

12. State any four important non-military tasks (benign role) being performed by the
Indian Navy when required. [4 × 1 = 4]

^maVr¶ Ob goZm Ûmam Amdí¶H$Vm n‹S>Zo na {H$E OmZo dmbo {H$Ýht Mma ‘hËdnyU© Ag¡{ZH$ H$m¶m] ({hV¡fr
^y{‘H$m) H$m dU©Z H$s{OE &

13. What is meant by maritime security? Mention any four elements of maritime security.
[2 + 2 = 4]

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14. Identify the following weapons denoted by (a), (b), (c) and (d). Write their correct
names in your answer book along with the related alphabet. [4 × 1 = 4]

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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VWm (d) g{hV AnZr CÎma nwpñVH$m ‘| {b{IE &

15. Explain the role of high technology in strengthening the Indian Navy. [4]

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16. What efforts are being done by the Indian Navy to secure our maritime exclusive
Economic zones in the Indian Ocean? Explain. [4]

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ñnï> H$s{OE&

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17. Explain the nuclear fission process with the help of a diagram. [4]

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18. Describe any four effects of nuclear radiation on personnel. [4 × 1 = 4]

AmU{dH$ {dH$aU Ho$ bmoJm| na n‹S>Zo dmbo {H$Ýht Mma à^mdm| H$m dU©Z H$s{OE&

19. Differentiate between cyber attacks and cyber espionage with the help of examples.
[2 + 2 = 4]

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20. Assess the contribution of Indian Armed Forces in the U.N. Peacekeeping
operations. [4]

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21. List any four do's and don'ts each to be kept in mind before, during or after a
cyclone. [8 × ½ = 4]

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{H$E OmZo dmbo H$m¶m] H$mo gy{M~Õ H$s{OE&

22. How far is it justified to rebrain from using on Armed Forces directly against the
Naxalites. Give any two arguments. [2 × 2 = 4]

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Zht H$a aho h¡? H$moB© Xmo VH©$ Xr{OE&

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23. List any six discoveries by man that has revolutionized warfare. [6 × 1 = 6]

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24. Why is the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) considered as a unique organisation
as a paramilitary force. Explain any three of its major functions. [3 + 3 = 6]

H|$Ðr¶ Am¡Úmo{JH$ gwajm ~b (CISF) H$mo n¡am{‘bQ´>r ~bm| ‘| go EH$ {d{eï> g§JR>Z ³¶m| ‘mZm OmVm h¡? BgHo$
{H$Ýht VrZ ‘w»¶ H$m¶m] H$s ì¶m»¶m H$s{OE?

25. Explain any three major energy resources of India. [3 × 2 = 6]

^maV Ho$ {H$Ýht VrZ D$Om© g§gmYZm| H$s ì¶m»¶m H$s{OE&

26. What is meant by mechanised infantry? Explain the role and importance of the
mechanised infantry. [2 + 4 = 6]

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27. How can I get an indication that my computer is infected? List any six indications
which show your computer is infected. [6 × 1 = 6]

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g§H«$‘U ~VmVo h¢&

28. Explain the three basic principles that define U.N. Peacekeeping operations.[3 × 2 = 6]

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