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Kerala Syllabus 5th Standard Social Science Model Question Paper Set 2
Time: 2 1/4 hours
Total Score: 40
Instructions:
- 15 minutes is allotted as cool-off time to read and understand the questions and plan answers.
- You must answer all the 6 questions and answer all the sub questions.
The first question has two parts 1 (A) and 1 (B). Attend either 1 (A) OR 1 (B) completely. 1. (A)
Question 1.
(A) Observe the Cartoon given below.
a) Explain the two classifications of Inequalities from the given cartoon.
Answer:
a) Social Inequality: Social inequality refers to the unequal distribution of resources, opportunities and status within a society. Social inequality manifests itself in various forms, such as inequality in income and wealth, lack of access to education and healthcare, discrimination based on race and gender and unequal representation in political and social institutions. The Government formulates policies aimed at promoting equality, justice, and equal opportunities for all members of society to address social inequality.
Economic Inequality: Economic inequality refers to the unequal distribution of wealth, income or resources among individuals or groups in a society. This often leads to inequalities of access to opportunities, education, employment, healthcare and political power. Governments seek to address economic inequality through implementing various policies and initiatives aimed at a more equitable distribution of resources and opportunities.
b) Find the correct statements from the following, regarding the difference in family income.
1. The difference arises only because of unequal spending habits.
2. The difference arises due to difference in income from employment.
3. The difference arises due to difference in the sources of income.
4. The difference arises because all families earn the same amount.
i. 1 and 2 are correct
ii. 2 and 3 are correct
iii. 3 and 4 are correct
iv. 1 and 4 are correct
Answer:
ii. 2 and 3 are correct
OR
(B) Income will vary based on the difference in the source of income.
a) Families can be classified into three groups based on their income. Which are they?
Answer:
- Families with an amount of high income
- Families with an amount of moderate income
- Families with an amount of low income
b) Write any two welfare pensions implemented by the government. ‘
Answer:
- Agriculture Labour Pension
- Old Age Pension
Question 2.
Laws are meant for the welfare of everyone in the society.
a) What are the two main methods for the formulation of laws?
Answer:
b) Complete the hierarchy of courts.
Answer:
Question 3.
a) Explain the life of people in the polar regions.
Answer:
a) The people here wear air-tight footwear made of leather and clothes made of fur. It is a common sight to watch the local people called Tnuit,’ travelling on flat sledges pulled by domesticated dogs. During the winter season, which lasts for six months, they do not leave their dwellings, which is called an ‘Igloo. ’ The chief plant species here are ferns and moss, which survive extreme winter. The chief species of animals are whales, fish, snow owls, seals and polar bears. Hunting and fishing are the means of livelihood of the people.
b) Which country is known as the “Land of Midnight Sun”? Why?
Answer:
Norway is called the “Land of the Midnight Sun” because the northernmost regions of Norway, which are covered with snow for most of the year, experience six months of continuous day and six months of continuous night.
Question 4.
The transportation system helps to move people or g goods from one place to another.
a) What is the difference between inland and maritime water transport?
Answer:
Before the advent of railways, inland water transport was the main mode of transport in India.Inland water transport developed in areas where there were plenty of rivers and backwaters. Later,canals were constructed for this purpose. In the past, international travel and goods transport were mostly dependant on maritime transport. The invention of sailing ships navigated with the help of wind, has improved maritime transport. That marked an increase in the number of voyages to other countries.
b) List out the advantages of water and air transport.
Answer:
| Water Transport | Air Transport |
| Relatively less expensive A low level of pollution Foreign trade | Fastest mode of transport Used for national defence services Expansion of trade |
Question 5 has two parts 5(A), 5(B). Attend either 5(A), 5(B) completely.
Question 5.
(A) a) Write a note on the maj or agricultural crops in Highland, Midland and Coastal areas,
Answer:
Fertile soil and abundant rainfall provide ideal conditions for a variety of crops in Kerala. The cold climate experienced due to the high altitude above sea level and the sloping topography creates a favourable condition for the cultivation of crops like tea, cardamom, coffee, pepper, etc., in the highland region.
The topography and soil characteristics contribute to the crop diversity in the midland. Along with tubers such as tapioca, colocasia, and yams, bananas, as well as rubber cultivation, are widespread in the Midlands. Kerala is the largest producer of rubber in India. The presence of alluvial soil in the coastal area is suitable for paddy cultivation. The saline soil here is favourable for the abundant growth of coconuts. The backwaters are used for fish farming.
b) What are the factors that influence the growth of agriculture?
Answer:
The agriculture of each region is related to its physiography and climate. Soil, irrigation facilities and altitude from sea level also contribute to the cultivation.
(B) Water is a natural resource that is indispensable for human existence.
a) Explain about Kerala’s water resources.
Answer:
The important sources of water on Earth are rivers, springs, ponds, lakes etc. Kerala has an undulating topography that lays uneven from Sahya Mountain in the east to the Arabian Sea in the west. The rivers that originate from the Sahya Mountain range flow to the backwaters and the sea and make Kerala abundant in water. Apart from these, there are many lakes and ponds in our land. There are 44 rivers in Kerala which originate from the highlands. Of these, 3 rivers flow eastward and 41 rivers flow westward. Although Kerala is generally rich in water, due to the geographical slope, the water from the springs in Kerala reaches the Arabian Sea very quickly.
b) Write any two schemes implemented by the government to protect the water resources of Kerala?
Answer:
- Ini Njan Ozhukatte – Haritha Keralam Mission
- Malinya Mukatham Navakeralam – Department of Local Self-Government
Question 6.
Universal Adult Franchise is the right to vote in elections for everyone who has reached a certain age without any discrimination.
a) Fill in the blanks.
Answer:
- All are represented
- Rulers are molded
- Educated voters
b) What is the main duty of the Election Commission of India?
Answer:
The duty of the Election Commission of India is to conduct free and fair elections to the office of the President, Vice President and the Members of the Parliament and State Legislatures.