ANDHRA PRADESH BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION SSC EXAMINATIONS 2013

VERY IMPORTANT QUESTIONS - 2013

SOCIAL STUDIES HISTORY

(I) Very Short Answer Questions ( 1M ) :1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. (II) What is Carbonary ? Who were the intellectuals that took active part in writing and promoting socialist ideas ? What is First International ? What was called The Battle of Nations ? What was Resorgimento ? Give an account of (a) Louis Blanc (b) Red Shirts (c) Bismarcks policy What were the books written by Karl Marx ? What was the base of modern communism ? Who wrote it ? Who advocated the principle of Right to Work ? What are the group of islands in Indonesia ? Who is the architect of the League of Nations ? From which word Fascism is derived ? What is the meaning of Fascio ? What does SWAPO stand for ? What is called Meiji Restoration ? Write the importance of the Atlantic Charter. Expand NATO. What are the unifying factors of Indian culture ? Name the six schools of Hindu philosophy in ancient India. What was Rowlatt Act ? Why did Vandemataram Movement start in India ?

Short Answer Questions ( 2M ) :1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. What were the guiding principles of Congress of Vienna ? Bring out the significance of EMS Telegram. Write short notes on Young Italy. (or) Role played by Young Italy in unification of Italy. Describe the role played by Cavour in unifying Italy. (or) Cavours aims and methods. Describe the continental system of Napoleon. Write short notes on Opium Wars (or) War between China and England. What is meant by White mans burden ? How did the Europeans succeed in colonizing China ? Write about Balkan politics. Write short notes on (a) Secret Alliances (b) Aggressive nationalism (c) Lenin What are the aims of League of Nations ? What are the principles of Fascism ? What is apartheid ? Write short note on Apartheid in S.Africa. Explain about (a) Marshall Plan (b) Moltov Plan What is meant by Non-Alignment ? What are the principles of Bhakti Movement ? What was the impact of English Education on Indians ? How many Vedas are there ? List them out. Give an account of (a) Salt Satyagraha (b) Non-Co.operation movement

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(a) Drain Thoery (b) Safety Valve Theory (c) Simon Commission (d) Home Rule Movement.

(III) Essay Questions ( 4M ) :1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Causes of the outbreak of 1848 revolution in France. Role played by Bismarck in the unification of Germany. How did Italy achieved unification under the leadership of Sardinia state ? How far Charles X was responsible for 1830 revolution in France ? Causes that led to the downfall of Napoleon. Factors responsible for the rise of Imperialism. Forms and methods of Imperialism. Factors of 1905 Russian Revolution. What were the terms of the Treaty of Versailles ? What are the causes of World War I ? What was the immediate cause ? What were the results of World War I ? What were the causes of the outbreak of Second World War ? What are the political and economic consequences (or) results of World War II ? What factors led America into the WW- II ? Explain how military Blocs were formed after WW II. Access the role of UNO in preserving the world peace. Discuss the role of Non-alignment movement. Why did the revolt of 1857 take place ? Mention its main incidents. Why was this a failure ? Give an account of the factors contributing for the cultural unity of India. Give an account of the factors contributed for the growth of National Consciousness in India. What was the role of Gandhiji in Indias struggle for freedom ? Discuss the vandemataram movement in India and its significance in the national Movement. CIVICS (I) Very Short Answer Questions ( 1M ) :1. What is (a) Social justice (b) Federalism (c) Rule of Law ? 2. In which year Indias Constitution was adopted ? 3. How many states and Union territories are there in India ? 4. What is meant by (a) Democracy (b) Election Manifesto (c) Universal Adult Franchise 5. What is the role of public opinion in democracy ? 6. Give some examples for the State and National Parties in India. 7. What is meant by (a) Regionalism (b) Communalism (c) Minorities (d) Habeas Corpus 8. Give the meaning of corruption. 9. Mention the rights of children. 10. Write two social evils that are impending our countrys development. 11. Write any two challenges faced by our country today. 12. What is the characteristic feature of Indias foreign policy ? 13. What is environment ? 14. What is meant by commonwealth ? 15. Where should the pedestrians cross the road ? 16. What does traffic management depend on ? 17. What are the objectives of traffic education ? 18. Expand : CTBT., WHO., SAARC., IBRD., WTO., IMF., UNCTAD., UNESCO., UNICEF.

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What are a must for the bicycle, especially during journey in the dark night ?

Short Answer Questions ( 2M ) :1. What are the main features of Rule of Law ? 2. What is the role of political parties in promoting National Integration ? 3. What are the malpractices in General Elections ? 4. What is the difference between General Elections and Bye-elections ? 5. Write the differences between National and State parties. 6. How is dowry system an evil practice ? Why should it be done away with ? 7. Write any four freedoms guaranteed under Right to Freedom. 8. What are the measures to be taken for eradication of illiteracy in our country ? 9. What measures are needed to ensure regional sentiments and struggles that do not lead to the national disintegration ? 10. What is meant by Scam ? 11. Why majority of girls leave the school education after competing their primary education ? 12. Explain the present position of women in political sphere. 13. What are the objectives of SAARC, UNO ? 14. Mention the areas which the General Assembly of the UNO can recommend. 15. What is Panchasheel ? Explain the term Third World. 16. What is meant by Veto power ? 17. What are safety measures essential in using roads ? Essay Questions ( 4M ) :1. How do you explain that India is multi-cultural society ? 2. How is India committed to democracy ? Explain the basic elements of Indian democracy. 3. What is Secularism ? How is India committed to it ? 4. What is meant by Social justice ? What are the ways and means to achieve Social justice 5. Describe the factors that contribute to the promotion of National Integration. 6. Describe the election procedure in India. 7. What are the assumptions that underlie the nature of Democratic form of government ? 8. Describe the functions of election commission in India. 9. What are the steps to be taken to realize the objective of Unversal Primary Education ? 10. What are the ways to curb (a) communalism (b) casteism (c) criminality in India ? 11. Explain the dangers of drug addiction. 12. Suggest some measures for the improvement of the conditions of SC and STs in India. 13. Describe the future status of women in India. 14. What do you mean by anti-social practices ? What do you mean by corruption and communality in society and politics ? How can we address these issues ? 15. What is New International Economic Order ? 16. Explain why India has to choose Non-Alignment policy. 17. Explain the Human Rights according to the universal declaration. 18. Discuss Indias role in UNO. 19. Explain the achievements of UNO in maintaining world peace. 20. Explain the important organs of the UNO. 21. Enumerate the problems of environmental pollution and ecological decay. What are the measures to protect the environment or ecological balance. 22. What are safety measures to be observed by a cyclist (or) those who ride motor cycles and scooters (or) by those who drive power-driven vehicles ?

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GEOGRAPHY
1M Questions :- ( VSAQ ) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. What is Mac Mahon Line ? What is a Dun ? Give examples from the Himalayan region ? What is a Pass ? Give examples. What is Monsoon ? What is Drought ? Into how many seasons the Indian weather conditions are divided ? What are they ? Name the important forest based industries. What are the two major consequences of soil erosion ? Define density of population. What does white revolution refer to ? What is an industrial region ? Name the raw materials required for Iron and Steel industry. When was the first railway built in India ? What do you understand by the direction of foreign trade ?

2M Questions :- ( SAQ ) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. How is the name India derived ? Name the important river systems if India. Difference between a dun and a pass. What is meant by Terai and Bhabar ? What is meant by Monsoon burst or break ? Distinguish between Maritime and Continental type of climate. How do you establish that soil erosion is a man-made disaster ? What are the methods of controlling population ? Distinguish between perennial and inundation canals. In which part of the country are they found largest in number ? What are the purposes of multipurpose projects ? What are the main crop seasons in India ? What is live stock ? Explain the significance of mineral resource base of our country. Which minerals are known as fuel minerals ? Name them. Why is the location of sugar industry strictly confined to very close vicinity of sugarcane growing area ? Where are oil refineries located in India ? Why are the means of transport and communication called the Lifelines of a country Name the different means of communication. Historical significance of (i) Hyderabad (ii) Varanasi (iii) Tirupati. What are the problems faced by the Kolkata port ? What is its consequence ? What is the importance of Kolkata port ? What happens if there is imbalance between exports and imports ? Explain the composition of Indian Exports and Imports.

4M Questions :- ( EQ ) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. What is a Sub-Continent ? Explain how India can be called a Sub-continent ? How can you say that India is a land marked by unity in diversity ? Describe the importance of the Himalayas. What would have happened if they are not there ? Compare the coastal plains of West and East. Compare the ghats of West and East. Explain the structural characteristics of peninsular Plateau.

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Describe the mechanism of Monsoon in India. How can you say that Indian agriculture is a gamble with monsoon ? Explain briefly the problems of Rainfall. Explain the ecological and economic importance of forests. Examine the need for forest development in India. What is soil erosion ? What are the agents of soil erosion ? What are the measures of soil conservation ? What are the reasons/causes for population explosion in India ? What are the main problems of population growth in India ? What do you mean by a multi-purpose project ? What are its objectives. Explain any two multi-purpose projects. Distinguish between major, medium and minor irrigation projects. Why is Irrigation considered as a decisive factor in agricultural development ? Why it should be given priority in India ? How can you say that India is essentially an agricultural country ? Explain the important characteristic features of Indian agriculture. What are the problems faced by Indian agriculture ? What are the favorable factors for the development of cotton textiles in and around Mumbai and Ahmedabad centres ? What are the advantages of transport ? What are the advantages of road transport over rail transport ? Give the important advantages of Mumbai to become the largest port in the country What is a foreign trade ? Why is it a must to any country ?

Important Questions
(I)
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ECONOMICS

Class : X

Very Short Answer Questions ( 1M ) :What is (a) earned income (b) ryotwari system (c) Mahalwari system (d) Unearned income What is urbanization ? What is an indicator of urbanization ? Mention any two social and infrastructural needs of our country. Who propounded the theories of Economic Drain and plunder of economic wealth ? What is the period of Industrial Revolution in England ? Mention the crops that are grown during the Kharif and Rabi seasons. Define (a) per capita income (b) poverty (c) poverty line (d) inflation What is HDI., IRDP., NREP.

Each day 3 VSAQ, 5 SAQ and 6 EQs in two sessions each of 75min one in morning (3, 2, 3 ) and the other in the evening (0, 3, 3) to be read. Target is within 4 days. 5th day Exam is to be conducted for 50M in 1st session and 50M Objective part in the immediate session.