social model paper -2 ssc

S.S.C. MODEL PAPER - ΠPAPER РII
SOCIAL STUDIES MAX. MARKS : 50

Section – I [ Answer the following questions ] 2 x 8 = 16
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Group – ‘A’

01. Distinguish between harbour and a port.
02. Why are all the natural harbours not becoming major ports ?
03. What is a Foreign Trade ? Why is it a must to any country ?
04. What is the composition of a) Indian Exports b) Indian Imports

Group – ‘B’

05. What is meant by Occupational structure ?
06. Explain the following a) Primary Sector b) Secondary Sector c) Tertiary Sector.
07. Write a note on Green Revolution.
08. What is economic planning ?


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


09. Name all major ports in India.
10. What do you understand by the direction of Foreign Trade ?
11. What are the communication systems in India ? What are their advantages ?
12. Write about the functions of Reserve Bank of India.


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



Group – ‘A’

13. Give the advantages of Mumbai to become the largest port in the country.
14. What are the advantages of Foreign trade ?
15. How do students gain by visiting a place of interest ?
16. Write the importance of the following a) Hyderabad b) Mount Abu c) Srinagar

Group – ‘B’

17. What are the general and specific objectives of planning in India ?
[ or ]
Describe the occupational structure of Indian economy.
18. What is the role of public sector in Indian industrialisation ? Is it relevant ?
19. Explain the significance of service sector in Indian economy.
20. What is the role of banking and financial institutions in India ? Will privatisation help
In realising the objectives ?
[ or ]
What are the achievements and failures of planning in India ?


MAP POINTING 2 x 3 = 06


21. Point – out the following in the given map of India
a) All International Airports b) All Major Sea Ports.
c) Places of Interest in India
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