List of top Social Science Questions

Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): Belgium’s power sharing arrangements were designed to accommodate its linguistic and cultural divisions.
Reason (R): Belgian leaders recognised the existence of regional differences and cultural diversities.

(a) Why did many Europeans migrate to America after the sixteenth century? Explain. OR (b) How did trade and long distance travel contribute to the spread of diseases during the ancient period? Explain.

Arrange the following events in chronological order and choose the correct option: I. Salt Satyagraha
II. Kheda Satyagraha
III. Rowlatt Satyagraha
IV. Ahmedabad Mill Workers Satyagraha

How does the ‘system of three lists’ function in Indian federalism? Explain with examples.

What are the various ways in which consumers are exploited in the market?

To increase agricultural production and become self-sufficient with regard to food grains, .................... was initiated.

The power to make changes in the Constitution without altering the basic structure of the Constitution lies with ....................

Identify and write the wrong pair in the following sets:
(1)

It may be said that .................... was the founder of modern historiography.

In Maharashtra, .................... is supposed to be the first Keertankar.

The earliest museum in the world was discovered in the excavations at the city of ....................

Answer the following questions in brief (any one):
(1) Explain the challenges in conducting free and fair elections.
(2) What efforts are undertaken to bring transparency in the electoral process?

Do as directed :
(1) Complete the following concept map:

(2) Complete the following concept map:

Explain the following concepts:
(1) Regionalism
(2) Women representation in the Lok Sabha

State whether the following statements are true or false and give reasons for your answers (any two):
(1) Policy of reservation of seats is important for social justice and equality.
(2) The state government decides as to when and in which constituencies the elections would be held in a particular state.
(3) People may lose confidence in the democratic process due to corruption during elections.

Answer the following questions in detail (any two):
(1) Explain the characteristics of the Islamic Architecture with examples.
(2) Write about the history of Akashvani.
(3) Explain the difference between indoor and outdoor games.
(4) What measures have to be taken for the conservation of historical sites?

Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it:

(1) To which period does the Sohagaura copper-plate belong?
(2) What script do we find on the Sohagaura copper-plate?
(3) Write the historical importance of Sohagaura copper-plate.

Explain the following statements with reasons (any two):
(1) An expert with deep understanding of art history is required in the art market.
(2) Only trained persons who are duly qualified can take up the tasks involved in the work of conservation and preservation.
(3) Historical research was driven to focus in depth on various aspects of women’s life.
(4) Expertise in history is important in the film industry.

Write short notes
(1) Nationalistic Historiography
(2) Applied History
(3) Marco Polo

Complete the following table:

World Famous Museums	Country
(i) Louvre Museum	France
(ii) British Museum	United Kingdom (England)
(iii) Salarjung Museum	India (Hyderabad)
(iv) National Museum of Natural History	United States of America

Complete the following tree diagram:

Complete the time line related to Television.

What is the role of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in ensuring food security?

Define Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and explain how it is calculated.

Define the concept of "Public Administration" and its importance in a democracy.