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Heritage Crafts (Code No- 070)
Sample Question Paper 2017-18
Class – XII

General Instructions:

  • The question paper consists of three sections A, B and C.
  • All sections are compulsory.
  • Separate instructions are given with each section and question wherever necessary. Read these instructions carefully and follow them.

Section –A

Answer the following- (1x5 = 5 marks)
1. Define Khadi.
2. Name two famous craft museums in India.
3. Who are Kumbkaar?
4. Name two famous personalities who played key role in development of traditional craft.
5. Name the state famous for Brocade Jamadani.

Answer the following in not more than 80-100 words each. (3x4 = 12 marks)
6. Explain the idea of Gandhiji’s self sufficient village. Do you think its possible to realize this idea in India today? Support your argument with examples.
7. How the valley of Kashmir economy flourished during 1600 to 1860?
8. How the craft person solves the problem of society while designing craft production.
9. What are the reasons the traditional crafts persons had to switch over from traditional raw materials to her materials?

Answer the following in not more than 100-120 words each. (5x3 = 15 marks)
10. Colonialism transformed India from craft producer to a supplier of raw material. Write a short description of this change.
11. Presentation packaging and small information about each product will boost the sale in the market. Justify youranswer.
12. How to craft museums widen the awareness of craft and tradition skills for the general public. What changes would you like to make it more popular.
OR
Explain the idea of Gandhiji’s self sufficient village. Do you think its possible to realize this idea in India today? Support your arguments with examples.

Answer the following in not more than 150-200 words. (8x1 = 8 marks)
13. To attract tourist for Indian, craft what measure one will key in mind while producing products?
OR
Contribution of Smt. Kamla Devi Chattopadhay in the revival of Handicraft and Handloom of India.

Section – B

Describe each of the following in not more than 300 words. (10x2 = 20 marks)
14. Develop your own strategy for the survival ofa craft of your locality in the age of globalization.
OR
Describe how you would set up a museum corner for your school utilizing local crafts and strategy to attract public.

15. Based on the study of a craft communitynear your neighbourhood and document their access to education, health, resources and facilities of material. How lack of mentioned above is affecting their production of craft. What are the measures you suggest to improve their condition.
OR
Why are design and technical development is so important for the survival of the craft sector.

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(Download) CBSE Class-10 Sample Paper And Marking Scheme 2017-18 : (Hindustani Music:Melodic)

Posted: 16 Nov 2017 11:04 PM PST

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(Hindustani Music:Melodic)

Time Allowed: 03 hours Total Marks: 25                                               5x5 marks

Instructions:

i. Attempt all questions. Internal choice is given in every question. Answer any one question from the alternative given.
ii. All questions carry equal marks.Define the following:

1. Aalap, Tana, Meend, Kan, Murki.
OR
Describe any two of the following Talas and write their Thekas with Dugun in tala Notation: Tilwada, Sultala, Chautala

2. Describe any Two of the following in detail:Dhrupad, Masitkhani Gat, Dhamar, Razakhani Gat.

3..Describe the origin and development of the instrument opted for.
OR
Describe the structure and tuning of any one instrument given in your syllabus.

4. Write in notation a Maseet Khani Gat in any one Raga from your syllabus.
OR
Write in notation a Razakhani Gat in Khamaj Raga or Des Raga.

5. Describe any Two of the following Ragas in detail:Bhupali, Khamaj, Durga
OR
Give the life sketch and contributions of Ustad Allaudin Khan or Ustad Inayat Khan to Indian Music.

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(Download) CBSE Class-12 Sample Paper And Marking Scheme 2017-18 : Graphics

Posted: 16 Nov 2017 11:02 PM PST

(Download) CBSE Class-12 Sample Paper And Marking Scheme 2017-18 : Graphics

General Instructions:
(i) All the eight questions are compulsory which carry equal marks.
(ii) Answers to be written for question nos.1 and 2 in about200 words each. Question nos.6, 7 and 8 are objective type.

1. How did the Indian Painters and Sculptors contribute to the National Freedom Movements? Describe in detail with appropriate examples?

2. Appreciate any of the following contemporary (modern) Indian Graphic print duly based on its

(a) Name of the graphic-artist

(b) Medium & technique

(c) Subject – matter and (d) composition:
(1) Children
(2) Of walls
(3) Whirl pool

3. Which human life-values are expressed in any of the following miniature paintings?
Explain in short:
(a) Bharat Meets Rama at Chitrakuta(Rajasthani School)
(b) Cosmic Dance of Shiva (Pahari School)

4. How far has its painter been successful in depicting the subject-matter of any of the following? Substantiate your answer with suitable examples:
(1) Krishna Lifting Mount Grovardhana(Mughal School)
(2) HazratNizamuddinAuliya and Amir Khusro (Deccan School)

5. Why do you like or dislike the paintings of the Bengal School included in your course of study? Give your appropriate reasons in short.

6. Mention the name of any two graphic-artists, two sculptors and a painter of the contemporary (modern) Indian Art included in your course of study, who are very important in your view.

7. Mention the names of any five painters of the Rajasthani and Pahari School of Miniature Painting included in your course of study.

8. Mention the titles of any five Mughal and Deccani miniature paintings included in your course of study.

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(Download) CBSE Class-10 Sample Paper And Marking Scheme 2017-18 : (National Cadet Corps)

Posted: 16 Nov 2017 10:36 PM PST

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(National Cadet Corps)

Q. no Question Marks

1. When was the Girls’ Division of NCC raised? 1
2. What are the two parts of a ‘word of command’? 1
3. What is ‘trekking’? 1
4. Name any two ‘air borne diseases’. 1
5. How can recycling conserve resources? 1
6. State the important considerations for being ‘at ease’ (vishram) position. 2
7. Mention any four parts of .22 Delux Rifle. 2
8. State the objectives of Obstacle training programme for a cadet’. 2
9. One of the most ghastly act of the British rulers in India took place on 13thApril 1919. Identify the incident and answer the following questions;
a. Where did Jallianwala Bagh massacre incident take place?
b. Name the person who was responsible for Jallianwala Bagh massacre.3
10. ‘Natural resources are mother natures’ gift to mankind’. In the light of the given statement enumerate the role of NCC in conservation of natural resources.3
11. After determination of target, what are the next two steps of firing a shot? 3
12. State any six ‘man made disasters’. 3
13. What is ‘Drill’? What are the aims of ‘Drill’? 4
14. What do you understand by Social Service? Explain the three identified methods for conduct of social service.4
15. From the given diagrams identify and explain the standard obstacles that the NCC Cadet is required to negotiate during the obstacle training course in

 

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(Book) First Children's Encyclopedia By DK

Posted: 16 Nov 2017 10:36 PM PST

(Book) First Children's Encyclopedia By DK

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Book Details:

Reading level: 5 - 11 years

Paperback: 312 pages

Publisher: DK Children

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0241206766

ISBN-13: 978-0241206768

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Thursday, November 16, 2017

CBSE PORTAL : (Download) CBSE Class-12 Sample Paper And Marking Scheme 2017-18 : Graphics Design

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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
GRAPHIC DESIGN (Theory)
Class XII (2017-18)

TIME: 3 HOURS

MAX. MARKS: 70
General Instructions

1. The question paper is divided into two section A and B.
2. Section A is theory part based on the textbook and is of 40 marks.
3. Section B is Application Based. This is of 20 marks
4. Student will have to attempt 20 questions in all. Some questions have internal choice.

Note: Student need to carry pencil colours& Sketch pens for application based answers.

Section A

Q.N. Answer the following questions in three to five sentences each. (1x5=5)
1 What is Teleology?
2 What is Thumbnail?
3 What do you understand with the term Aesthetic?
4 Define Design Brief?
5 What are the two major categories of Digital Images?
OR
What are Scanners?
Answer the following questions in 80-100 words each. (3x4=12)
6 Describe Design process?
7 Drawing plays an important part in graphic design. Describe its importance.
8 What do you understand by warm and cool colour?
9 What is Digital Image editing?
OR
Newspaper is playing an important role in our lives and has many advantages. Describe few of
them.
Answer the following questions in 100-120 words each. (5x3=15)
10 Layout enhances the usual appearance of design. Describe the different type of layout.
11 What is corporate social responsibility?
12 Radio is an important electronic media. Evaluate its advantages and disadvantages.
OR
Television and outdoor mediums are so popular among masses. Differentiate between them.
Answer the following questions in 150-200 words each. (8x1=8)
13 Graphic Design can be a game changer in the contemporary scenario. Justify this statement.
OR
Creativity is the backbone of any Graphic Design. Describe creativity and its processes in graphic design.

Section B

Answer the following questions. (3x4=12)
14 Take 3 circles, make a design within a box of 2”x2” and colour it.
OR
Make a slogan on ‘Save Girl Child’ and write it in San Serif Style.
15 By using primary colours, make a pattern design within a circle of diameter 4”.
16 Take first two letters of your name and compose a design within a rectangle of 4”x3” &colour with 2 colours only.
17 Design a logo for ‘Swatchh Bharat Abhiyan’ with black colour within a size of 3”x3”.

Answer the following questions. (5x2=10)
18 Make a poster on ‘Anti- Corruption’ with suitable graphic’s within a size of 5”x7” & Justify the concept.
19 What is the role of website in todays lives? Design a suitable webpage layout for ‘Mobile Phone Company’.
OR
What is the role of magazine in our lives? Design a cover page for ‘India Today’ with colours.

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(Download) CBSE Class-12 Sample Paper And Marking Scheme 2017-18 : Geography

Posted: 16 Nov 2017 12:35 AM PST

(Download) CBSE Class-12 Sample Paper And Marking Scheme 2017-18 : Geography

General Instructions:

  • There are 22 general questions.
  • Questions No. 1 – 7 are very short-answer questions carrying 1 mark each. Answer to each of these questions should not exceed 40 words.
  • Questions No. 8 – 13 are short-answer questions carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each of these questions should not exceed 80 – 100 words.
  • Questions No. 14 – 20 are long-answer questions carrying 5 marks each. Answer to each of these questions should not exceed 150 words.
  • Questions No. 21 – 22 are related to identification or locating and labelling of geographical features on maps, carrying 5 marks each. Outline maps of the World and India provided to you must be attached within your answer-book.
  • Use of templates or stencils for drawing outline maps is allowed.
  • All questions are compulsory.

1. Give two reasons for unfavourable sex ratio in the world. ½+½=1

2. What is Digital Divide? 1

3. What are administrative towns? State one example from India? ½+½=1

4. Explain the term market gardening. 1

5. Explain the term ‘Golden Quadrilateral’. ½+½=1

6. What is meant by balance of Trade? 1

7. Mention any two cultural activities that are responsible for water pollution in India. ½+½=1 

8. “There is a direct dependence of human beings on nature for resources which sustain them”. Justify the statement in the light of environmental determinism. 3x1=3

9. Why are sugar mills located within the cane producing regions? Explain any three reasons. 3

10. Discuss the problems associated with urban settlements in developing countries. 3x1=3

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(Download) CBSE Class-10 Sample Paper And Marking Scheme 2017-18 : (Social Science)

Posted: 15 Nov 2017 10:58 PM PST

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(Social Science)


Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

i. The question paper has 27 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
ii. Marks are indicated against each question.
iii. Questions from serial number 1 to7 are very short answer type questions. Each question carries one mark.
iv. Questions from serial number 8 to18 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words each.
v. Questions from serial number 19 to 25 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 100 words each.
vi. Question numbers 26 & 27 are map questions from History with 1 mark each.
vii. Question number 28 is map question of 3 marks from Geography.
viii. For Q. Nos. 26, 27 and 28 (map based questions) one outline political map of India is provided. After completion the work, attach the map inside your answer book.
ix. Questions at Serial Number - 20, 22, 24 & 25 have Internal Choice. Attempt any one option out of the given in each of these questions.

 

1. Which power dominated the nation-building process in Germany?
 OR
Which idea, other than economic exploitation, was behind French colonisation of Vietnam? 1
2. State an important characteristic of the oldest Japanese book, Diamond Sutra.
 OR
State the hotly debated issue around which the novel Indulekha revolved. 1
3. Wind energy received in abundance in western Rajasthan and Gujrat has not been so far utilised and developed to the maximum. It falls in which category of resources? 1
4. Write any one prudential reason for which power sharing is desirable. 1
5. Identify the condition when both the parties in a barter economy have to agree to sell and buy each other‟s commodities? What is it called? 1
6. A group of companies in India wishes to import high quality ACs from South Korea but have to pay a huge import tax on them which would make the ACs very expensive leading to a decline their sale. Ascertain the role of the import tax in this situation. 1 
7. Sania buys a packet of biscuits and finds detail about ingredients used, price, batch number etc. printed on it except the expiry date. Under which right of the consumers she can claim to know this information from the manufacturer? 1
8. Ideas of national unity in early-nineteenth-century Europe were closely allied to the ideology of liberalism. What did it mean for the middle class in France? Explain.
 OR
The French used school textbooks in Vietnam to justify colonial rule. Explain. 3
9. “Not everyone welcomed the printed book, and those who did also had fears about it.” Justify the statement by giving three arguments.
 OR
“Colonial administrators found „vernacular‟ novels a valuable source of information on native life and customs.” Prove the statement by giving three evidences. 3  
10. Explain any three reasons for which the multi-purpose projects and large dams have come under great scrutiny and opposition in the recent years.3
11. Mohan owns a farm in Uttar Pradesh; he wishes to cultivate either Jute or Sugarcane. He shall cultivate which crop out of these two keeping in mind the conditions required for their growth? Explain. 3
12. Distinguish between the Unitary and Federal systems of government. 3
13. “Three factors are crucial in deciding the outcome of politics of social divisions.” Elaborate upon the statement.3
14. Do democracies lead to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens? Clarify. 3
15. Mohit is 28 years of age, has 65 kg of body weight and is 1.4 meters tall. Calculate his BMI. Find out whether he is under nourished or over weight. Why? 3
16. Amrita is a government employee and belongs to a rich urban household whereas Rani works as a helper on a construction site and comes from a poor rural household. Both have a crisis at home and wish to take loan. Create a list of arguments explaining who between the two would successfully be able to get the loan from a formal source. Why? 3
17. How can the government ensure that globalisation is fair and its benefits are shared in a better way by all? 3
18. Create an advertisement for an online Consumer Awareness campaign to help consumers know their rights and save themselves from exploitation. 3
19. Illustrate with examples that food offers many opportunities of long-distance cultural exchange.
 OR
“Even before factories began to dot the landscape in England and Europe, there was large-scale industrial production for an international market in the country side.”Elucidate.
 OR
“The function and the shape of the family were completely transformed by life in the industrial city.” Clarify the statement with regard to urbanization that happened in England in the 18th century.

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(Download) CBSE Class-10 Sample Paper And Marking Scheme 2017-18 : (Mathematics)

Posted: 15 Nov 2017 10:15 PM PST

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(Mathematics)

Time allowed: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:

(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) The question paper consists of 30 questions divided into four sections A, B, C and D.
(iii)Section A contains 6 questions of 1 mark each. Section B contains 6 questions of 2 marks each. Section C contains 10 questions of 3 marks each. Section D contains 8 questions of 4 marks each.
(iv) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in four questions of 3 marks each and three questions of 4 marks each. You have to attempt only one of the alternatives in all such questions.
(v) Use of calculators is not permitted.

Section A

Question numbers 1 to 6 carry 1 mark each.

1. Write whether the rational number 7/75 will have a terminating decimal expansion or a nor-terminating repeating decimal expansion.
2. Find the value(s) of k, if the quadratic equation 3x2 - k√ 3 x+ 4= 0 has equal roots.
3. Find the eleventh term from the last term of the AP: 27, 23, 19, ..., –65.
4. Find the coordinates of the point on y-axis which is nearest to the point (–2, 5).
5.


6. If  cos A=2/5 , find the value of 4 + 4 tan2 A

Section B

Question numbers 7 to 12 carry 2 marks each.

7. If two positive integers p and q are written as p= a2b3 and q= a3b; a, b are prime numbers, then verify: LCM (p, q) × HCF (p, q) = pq
8. The sum of first n terms of an AP is given by Sn = 2n2 + 3n . Find the sixteenth term of the AP.
9. Find the value(s) of k for which the pair of linear equations kx + y = k2 and x + ky = 1 have infinitely many solutions.
 

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(Book) Student World Atlas By DK

Posted: 15 Nov 2017 10:07 PM PST

(Book) Student World Atlas By DK

Fully revised and updated for an 8th edition, the Student World Atlas brings the Earth's geography to life with state-of-the-art mapping from up-to-date satellite and cartographic sources. Detailed maps reveal the Earth's physical structure, oceans, climate, population and economy. Borders and boundaries of the world's countries have been fully updated and are clearly explained, while a world fact-file and gazetteer highlight key statistical data for each country, allowing direct comparisons between nations. A section devoted to learning map skills develops your understanding and practical use of maps.

Book Details:

Reading level: 9 - 15 years

Paperback: 176 pages

Publisher: DK Publishing Private Limited

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0241293499

ISBN-13: 978-0241293492

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