Q1. List two reasons why is it desired that 33 percent of Geographic area should be under forests.

[1]
Q2. Name two social movements related to multi purpose projects and large dams in India? [1]
Q3. State the climate and soil requirement for growing of: [3]
(a) Wheat (b) Jute
Q4. Name any three forms of coal and mention one characteristic feature of each. [3]
Q5. Distinguish between: [4]
(a) Biotic and Abiotic resources (b) Khadar and Bhangar
Q6. Classify minerals giving examples. Why is conservation of energy resources important? [4]
Q7. "A comprehensive land development programme was initiated which included both
institutional and technical reforms". Justify the statement. [4]
Q8. State the two important provisions of Lahore Congress in 1929. [1]
Q9. When and Why did the Simon commission come to India? Why was it asked to 'Go back'?
[1]
Q10. Explain any three causes of conflicts prevailing in the areas of the Balkans.
OR
Why did the French want to educate the people of Vietnam ? [3]
Q11. Why was the Swaraj Party formed? Name two leaders of the Party ? [3]
Q12. Explain the idea of Satyagraha. Name any two movements started by Gandhi ji on the basis of
Satyagraha. [4]
Q13. Why did U.S. enter the Vietnamese war? What was the effect of U.S. entry? [4]
OR
Mention any four provisions of the Treaty of vienna.
Q14. What was the objective of non-cooperation movement? Why did the movement in the cities
gradually slow down? [4]
Test Paper - 2
M.M :
Time :
40
1
1
2
hrs.
General Instructions :
(i) Answer of one mark question may be from one word to one sentence.
(ii) Answers of 3 marks question should not exceed 80 words each and 4 marks should not exceed
100 words each.
(iii) All questions are compulsory.
Geography History
1. Resources and Development 1. Nationalism in Europe
2. Water Resources OR
3. Agriculture 2. Indochina
4. Minerals 3. Nationalism in India.