social model paper 2

S.S.C. MODEL PAPER -  PAPER – II
SOCIAL STUDIES MAX. MARKS : 50

Section – I [ Answer the following questions ] 2 x 8 = 16



Group – ‘A’

01. What is the geometrical location of India and where does India rank ?
02. Name the frontiers that have common boundaries with the neighbouring countries.
03. Name the important peaks of Himalayas.
04. How many coastal states are there and what are they ?

Group – ‘B’

05. Explain the factors causing inequalities in Income and wealth.
06. What are the three systems of an economy ?
07. Explain various programmes launched for the generation of employment.
08. Distinguish between voluntary and involuntary unemployment.


Section – II [ Answer the following questions ] 1 x 4 = 04


09. Name the extreme places of our land frontier.
10. Name the countries which share frontiers with India.
11. What is Pass ? What is Dunn ? Give examples.
12. What do you understand by drought ?


Section – III [ Answer the following questions ] 3 x 8 = 24



Group – ‘A’


13. What are the island groups of India ? Explain their origin and distribution.
14. What is a Sub-Continent ? Explain how India can be called a Sub-Continent.
15. Describe the importance of Himalayas.
16. What are the parallel ranges of Himalayas ? Explain.

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Group – ‘B’



17. What is the role of Monsoon in Indian agriculture ?
18. What are the forms of land tenure system which gave rise to unequal socio-economic
structure ?
19. What were the characteristics of Indian economy at the advent of British in India ?
20. How do you measure income inequalities ? What is Human development Index ?



MAP POINTING 2 x 3 = 06


21. Point – out the following in the given map of India
a) All States and Capitals b) All Union territories
c) Places of Interest in India
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