SOCIAL STUDIES — 2004 (Set II—Compartment Delhi)

Except for the following questions, all the remaining questions have been asked in Set I.

Q. 3. Distinguish between renewable and non renewable natural resources. Give two distinctions. 1+1=2

Q. 15.* Explain the role of Swami Dayanand Saraswati in reforming the Indian society. 4

Q. 16. Describe four demerits of conventional sources 4

Or

Describe four major peculiarities of coal as a source of energy as well as a raw material.

Q. 17. Why is skill development important for employment generation? Give four reasons. 4

Q. 19. Explain the problem of insurgency in the North-East of India. How is it posing a threat to the nation’s security? 4

Q. 23. Describe three geographical requirements for maize cultivation— temperature, rainfall and soil. Name three major maize producing States of India. 6

Q. 25. Explain the provisions made in the Constitution of India for the development and protection of children. 6

Or

Define Communalism. Explain various factors responsible for the growth of communalism in India.

Q. 26. ‘Consumer awareness in the developing countries is essential.’ Give arguments in support of the statement.

Social Studies 2004 Question Papers Class X