\nPunnapra – Vayalar<\/td>\n | C.P. Ramaswami Iyer<\/td>\n | 1946<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Question 13. \nWho were the leaders of All Trade Union Congress (AITUC) at the time of its formation in \n1920?<\/p>\n Question 14. \nExplain Observation method of study employed in sociology. Specify the type of observation \nmethod largely used in the study of early human societies.<\/p>\n Question 15. \nWhich among the following is not an aim of Co-operative Banks? \na. Provide loans to the public \nb. Protect the villagers from private money lenders. \nc. Provide long-term loans for the modernisation of industries. \nd. Encourage saving habit.<\/p>\n Question 16. \nConventional energy sources are getting exhausted. Suggest suitable remedies indicating their relative advantages.<\/p>\n Question 17. \nMark and label the following on the outline map of India provided : \na. The Peninsular river to which River Kabani is a tributary. \nb. The place receiving highest rainfall. \nc. The major port in Gujarat. \nd. The extensive plain formed by the deposition of Indus and its tributaries.<\/p>\n PART – B<\/strong><\/p>\nQuestion 18. \nWhat were the features of Ryotwari and Mahalwari Systems ? \nOR<\/strong> \nExplain how the newspapers influenced Indians during the period of National struggle.<\/p>\nQuestion 19. \nDistinguish between Summer Solstice and Winter Solstice. \nOR<\/strong> \nWhat are the factors influencing the speed and direction of winds? State the Ferrel’s Law.<\/p>\nQuestion 20. \nMention the situation in which a government go for borrowing. What are the reasons for increasing public debt in India? \nOR<\/strong> \nExplain any four situations with examples when complaint about consumer disputes can be filed.<\/p>\nQuestion 21. \nExplain the causes of Latin American Revolution and the consequent liberation from European domination. \nOR<\/strong> \nAnalyse the causes and results of First World War.<\/p>\nQuestion 22. \nList out the Global Pressure Belts. Explain the causes for the formation of any three of them. \nOR<\/strong> \nArrange the seasons in the order of their occurrence. Describe the changes in apparent position of the sun during these seasons.<\/p>\nQuestion 23. \n‘The Bureaucrats make the public administrative system dynamic’. Substantiate. \nOR<\/strong> \nState the main challenge faced by individuals to become role models of civic consciousness. Suggest three methods to overcome it.<\/p>\nQuestion 24. \nWrite short note on Kurichya Revolt of Wayanad against the British exploitation. \nOR<\/strong> \nWho proposed the Wardha Education Plan? What are its features?<\/p>\nQuestion 25. \nWhat is the difference between direct tax and indirect tax? Classify the following as direct taxes and indirect taxes. \n[Value Added Tax, Personal Income Tax, Corporate Tax, Service Tax] \nOR<\/strong> \nWhat are the habits you have to develop as a good consumer?<\/p>\nQuestion 26. \nWhat is meant by E-Governance? What are its advantages? \nOR<\/strong> \nState the significance of Education in creating and maintaining civic consciousness.<\/p>\nQuestion 27. \nAnalyse the given reference grids and answer the following questions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n a. List out the two modes of transport represented in the grids. \nb. Locate the linear settlements in 4 figure grid reference method. \nc. Which of the following landform is represented by the contours. \n \nd. Locate the spring using 6 figure grid reference method. \nOR<\/strong> \nWhat are the limitations of Aerial Photography?<\/p>\nAnswers \n<\/strong>PART – A<\/strong><\/p>\nAnswer 1. \nThiruvananthapuram<\/p>\n Answer 2. \na. Unit Trust of India (UTI) \nb. SBI Mutual Fund \nc. Life Insurance Corporation Mutual Fund<\/p>\n |