1. List the economic activities carried out in the Prairies and the Veld.

2. Name the gateway of the Prairies. Why is this called so?

3. Mention the physical environment of the Veld.

4. Mention two reasons that support cattle rearing in the Veld. List the crops that are grown in the veld.

5. Name the important breeds of goat and sheep grazed in the veld. Also mention the cities that are called the gold and diamond capitals of the world.

6. Mention the extents of Sahara desert and the cold desert in Ladakh.

7. Briefly explain the climatic conditions of the Sahara desert and Ladakh. Also mention the flora and fauna of both the regions.

8. Name the highest peak in the Sahara. Name the countries over which the Sahara desert is spread out. What is the local name of the Sahara desert.

9. List the features or characteristics of a desert. Mention the economic activities practiced in the Sahara and Ladakh.

10. Mention five steps taken by the government to improve the lifestyle of the people in Ladakh.

11. What are the functions of the Chief Ministers and the discretionary powers of the Governor.

12. What are the two types of bill? Who certifies the bill dealing with money? Briefly discuss the process of a bill becoming a law.

13. Draw a flow diagram to show the components of various organs of the state government.

14. What are the barriers of trade? What factor drives market or trade in todays world?

15. List 5 benefits of marketing. What are the various channels of trade.

16. What do you mean by whole sale and retail trade and fixed and flexible trade.

17. Who were the two opposing parties in the Battle of Purandhar? Who won the battle? What is the Treaty of Purandhar? What does it specify?

18. What were the various departments under Shivaji and what were they responsible for?

19. Sources of revenue imposed by Shivaji

20. Why is Balaji Vishwanath called the founder of the Peshwas? Why is Baji Rao known as the Fighting Peshwa?

21. Write briefly about the contribution of the rulers of Mysore in modernizing the army.

22. What are the sacred symbols of the Sikhs? Also mention their significance.

23. Who are the Nizams? Why is Jaipur named so?

24. What were the steps taken by the rulers of Bengal to make the region prosperous? Draw a time timeline to show the various independent rulers of Bengal.

25. Who were the Sayyid Brothers? Name the Mughal emperor who stripped them off their powers.

26. What the similarities in the teachings of Sufism and Bhakti movements? Name three saints from each movements.

27. Talk briefly about the philosophy of Kabir and Guru Nanak.

28. What were the religious and Rajput policies of Akbar? Why can he called the forerunner of Mahatma Gandhi?

29. Steps taken by Sher Shah to improve the administration and economic prosperity of the area he ruled.

30. Briefly discuss the mansabdar system of the Mughals.

31. Mention the contribution of Raja Todar Mal in increasing the land revenue. Name the other important Rajput rulers who held a high post under Akbar.

32. Briefly discuss the reasons for the failure of Aurangzeb as a ruler.