CBSE EXAMINATION PAPER-2024

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Print and Censorship

The power of the printed word is most often seen in the way governments seek to regulate and suppress print. The colonial government kept continuous track of all books and newspapers published in India and passed numerous laws to control the press. During the First World War, under the Defense of India Rules, 22 newspapers had to furnish securities. Of these, 18 shut down rather than comply with government orders. The Sedition Committee Report under Rowlatt in 1919 further strengthened controls that led to imposition of penalties on various newspapers. At the outbreak of the Second World War, the Defense of India Act was passed, allowing censoring of reports of war-related topics. All reports about the Quit India Movement came under its purview. In August 1942, about 90 newspapers were suppressed.

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Project Tiger

Project Tiger Tiger is one of the key wildlife species in the faunal web. In 1973, the authorities realized that the tiger population had dwindled to 1,827 from an estimated 55,000 at the turn of the 20th century. The major threats to tiger population are numerous, such as poaching for trade, shrinking habitat, depletion of prey base species, growing human population, etc. The trade of tiger skins and the use of their bones in traditional medicines, especially in the Asian countries left the tiger population on the verge of extinction. Since India and Nepal provide habitat to about two-thirds of the surviving tiger population in the world, these two nations become prime targets for poaching and illegal trading.

“Project Tiger”, one of the well publicized wildlife campaigns in the world, was launched in 1973. Tiger conservation has been viewed not only as an effort to save an endangered species but with equal importance as a means of preserving biotypes of sizeable magnitude. Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, Sunderbans National Park in West Bengal, Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh, Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan, Manas Tiger Reserve in Assam and Periyar Tiger Reserve in Kerala are some examples of the tiger reserves in India.

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Linguistic diversity of India

How many languages do we have in India? The answer depends on how one counts it. The latest information that we have is from the Census of India held in 2011. This census recorded more than 1300 distinct languages which people mentioned as their mother tongues. These languages were grouped together under some major languages. For example, languages like Bhojpuri, Magadhi, Bundelkhandi, Chhattisgarhi, Rajasthani and many others were grouped together under ‘Hindi’. Even after this grouping, the Census found 121 major languages. Of these, 22 languages are now included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution and are therefore called ‘Scheduled Languages’. Others are called ‘Non-Scheduled Languages’. In terms of languages, India is perhaps the most diverse country in the world.

Two places 'A' and 'B' have been marked on the given Political outline map of India. Identify them with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them:

Note: The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only

Attempt any five questions:

Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose the correct option.

Assertion (A): ‘The Act of Union 1707’ between England and Scotland resulted in the formation of ‘United Kingdom of Great Britain’.

Reason (R): England wanted to impose its influence on Scotland.

Arrange the following events in chronological order and choose the correct option:

I. Treaty of Constantinople

II. Hamburg granted autonomy to Hungary

III. Balkan Conflict

IV. Napoleonic Civil Code

Choose the correct option to fill the blank.

Non Metallic Mineral: Mica.

Energy Mineral: ..........

Read the following characteristics of a soil and identify the soil from the given options: -

• It is widely spread and important soil.

• Northern plains are made of it.

• It consists of sand, silt, and clay.

Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option:

Column-I (Crop)

I. Wheat a. Millet Crop

II. Ragi b. Beverage Crop

III. Tea c. Food Crop

IV. Maize d. Food & Fodder Crop

Read the following statements and choose the correct term mentioned in the Indian Constitution from the given options: -

• There is no official religion for the Indian State.

• There is freedom to profess, practice and propagate any religion in India.

Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

(Subject List in the Indian Constitution) (Subject)

(A) Union List Subjects – Communication

(B) State List Subjects – Education

(C) Concurrent List Subjects – Adoption

(D) Residuary Subjects – Marriages

Read the following statements about power sharing arrangement in Belgium and choose the correct option:

I. Brussels has a separate govt. with equal representation.

II. Dutch & French speaking ministers are equal in Central Govt.

III. Community Govt. is elected by People belonging to one language.

IV. Series of majoritarian measures adopted in Belgium.

Choose the correct option to fill the blank.

Literacy Rate measures the proportion of literate population in the _____ years and above age group.

Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

(Sector of the Economy) Example

(A) Primary Sector – Tailor

(B) Secondary Sector – Fisherman

(C) Tertiary Sector – Astronaut

(D) Primary Sector – Courier

Look at the given image. The work done in the image comes under which one of the following sectors?

Match the following aspects of globalization with their descriptions and choose the correct option:

List-I (Global Aspect)

I. Technological Advancement a. Interaction of ideas, values and traditions II. Liberalization of Trade b. Companies operating in many countries III. Cultural Exchange c. Innovation in manufacturing, communication and information

IV. Multinational Corporations d. The removal of restriction on trade

Note : The following question is for the Visually Impaired Candidates in lieu of question no.17.

Which one of the following enterprises belongs to the organized sector?

Differentiate between Primitive Subsistence and Commercial Farming.

Differentiate between Rabi and Kharif cropping seasons.

"India’s prosperity lies in expanding and diversifying its manufacturing industries." Justify the statement.

"Tertiary sector has a pivotal role in the economy of the country. "Support your answer with day-to-day examples.

How did food promote long-distance cultural contacts in the pre-modern world? Explain

"The Gandhian idea of Satyagraha emphasized the power of truth and struggle against injustice." Explain the statement with examples.

"Promotion of energy conservation is an important plank of sustainable energy." Explain the statement with examples.

"Energy is required for all kinds of activities. "Explain this statement with examples.

"Rapid improvement in technology has been one major factor that has stimulated the globalization process. " Explain the statement with examples.

" Foreign trade and foreign investment policies are the aspects of liberalization and globalization. " Explain the statement with examples.