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Q20. Write any three points of differences between dictatorship and democracy. 3
Q21. Name and explain the various types of rural settlements with the help of a diagram. 3
Q22. What do you understand by ‘Tsunami’? What are its effects on the life of the people
living in the coastal areas? 3
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Q23. Read the source given below and answer the question that follow:
Akbar wanted to expand his kingdom and bring about peace and order all around. He
established friendly relations with the brave Rajputs. Akbar not only established a vast empire,
he also gave the country an efficient administrative setup. The Emperor was the pivot of the
whole administration. He was head of both civil and military administration. The emperor was
assisted by many talented and gifted officers. Akbar created an imperial service based on merit
and rank or position. It was called Mansabdari system. Akbar also built the Ibadat Khana at
Fatehpur Sikri. Here Akbar held religious discussions with the preachers of different religions.
23.1 Which religious faith among the following was started by Akbar? 1
a. Din-i- Ilahi
b. Din-i-Ibadat
c. Sulh-i-Kul
d. Din-i-Aman
23.2 Todar Mal one of the navaratnas in Akbar’s court. He was in charge of which of the
following department? 1
a. Finance Minister
b. Foreign Minister
c. Revenue Minister
d. Prime Minister
23.3 The mansabdari system introduced by Akbar was ________. 1
a) a system of military administration
b) a new religion that believed in one God
c) a new system of higher education
d) a system of central administration
23.4. Akbar made Rajputs strong supporters of Mughals. Which of the following statement is
NOT true in this regard? 1
a) Akbar married into Rajputs families.
b) Akbar gave high posts to Rajput chiefs.
c) Akbar participated in Hindu festivals.
d) Akbar humiliated the Rajput rulers.
Q24. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:
Prairies are enormous stretches of flat grassland with moderate temperatures, moderate
rainfall, and few trees. When people talk about the prairie, they are usually referring to the
golden, wheat-covered land in the middle of North America. The bison, wolf, and most prairie
chickens have disappeared from the prairie; but the coyote, prairie dog, jackrabbit, badger,
horned lark, meadowlark, and various species of hawks and waterfowl are still common.
Insects also are abundant, especially grasshoppers and flies.
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24.1The Prairies are called the ‘Granary of the world’ because of the surplus production of
_______. 1
a) wheat
b) corn
c) rice
d) oats
24.2. Which one among the following statements regarding Chinook wind is NOT correct? 1
a) It blows down the eastern slopes of the Rockies
b) These warm and dry wind increase the temperature
c) They bring a lot of rain with them in winter
d) these winds help to keep the grasslands clear of snow
24.3.Which animal has almost become extinct due to indiscriminate hunting in the prairies? 1
a) American cow
b) American sheep
c) American goat
d) American buffalo
24.4. What are the native Americans of the prairies often called? 1
a) Blue Indians
b) Tuaregs
c) Dravidians
d) Red Indians
Q.25. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:
Gender refers to a set of characteristics that differentiate a male from a female. Gender is a
socially constructed definition of women and men. As one grows into an adult, the society
prescribes different roles to men and women. Gender role affects the relationship between men
and women. It sets up inequality between males and females. There are many movements
focusing on giving women economic rights. Things are changing for the better. The women of
today are aware and fighting for their rights.
25.1 Gender discrimination is found everywhere in the society. But it begins
from____________. 1
a) school
b) college
c) office
d) family
25.2. Why were certain jobs considered inappropriate for women in earlier times? 1
a) as women are as strong as men
b) as women are economically weak
c) as gender prescribes the roles
d) as women are more emotional
25.3 The major areas where gender discrimination still affects women in India is________. 1
a) politics
b) education
c) villages
d) business
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25.4 Which of the following statement is correct with regard to reservation of seats for
women in Panchayati Raj System? 1
a) One-third of the seats are reserved for women
b) One-fourth of the seats are reserved for women
c) One-half of the seats are reserved for women
d) One-sixth of the seats are reserved for women

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