The PhD Scholarship Programme recognises and supports exceptional students who
show the potential to make an outstanding contribution to science and computing.
This programme supports PhD students in computing and those working at the
intersection of computing and the sciences.
Only PhD supervisors should apply. If their project is selected, the supervisor
has up to a year to find the best possible student for the project. Joint
applications by two supervisors from different disciplines are especially
encouraged.
Important Questions CBSE Class 9th : Social
Science Year 2009 (Solved)
(Poverty as a Challenge)
Question .1. Define poverty?
Answer : It is defined as inability to satisfy minimum human needs like
food, clothing, shelter and education.
Question .2. Give examples of self employment in rural area?
Answer : Non-farm activities as tailoring, shop keeping, profession of gold
smith, carpenter, washing and computer services are examples of self employment.
Important Questions CBSE Class 10th : Social Science Year
2009 (Solved)
(Land and Soil Resources)
Question .1. What are natural resources?
Answer : Natural gifts in the form of land, water, vegetation and minerals
are called natural resources and Rule.
Question .2. Give examples of human-made resources?
Answer : Examples of human-made resources are:-
(i) Buildings (ii) Villages (iii) Cities (iv) Machines (v) Industries (vi) Roads
(vi) Railways
Important Questions CBSE Class 10th : Social Science Year
2009 (Solved)
(India’s Struggle For Independence)
Question .1. Why did the Indian leaders oppose Rowlatt Act
in 1919?
Answer : Indian leaders opposed Rowlatt Act as it violated the civil rights
of the people and authorized the government to imprison people without trial.
Question .2. Why did Gandhiji call off Non-Cooperation Movement in 1922?
Important Questions CBSE Class 10th : Social Science Year
2009 (Solved)
(Indian Awakening)
Question .1. Mention any two changes introduced in
administration of British empire in India after 1857?
Answer : (i) East India Company was abolished and British crown took over the charge
of Indian administration under its direct control.
(ii) A council called India Council was set up under the Secretary of State to
supervise and control the Indian administration.
Important Questions CBSE Class 10th : Social Science Year
2009 (Solved)
(Heritage of India-Later-Phase)
Question .1. Name any four South Indian ruling dynasties who patronized
temple architecture?
Answer : (i) Cholas
(ii) Pallavas
(iii) Hoyshalas
(iv) Pandyas
Question .2. Name the earliest mosque built in Delhi. State one important
feature of this mosque?
Answer : (i) The Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque. This was built in 13th centuary by
Qutb-ud-din Aibak.
Important Questions CBSE Class 10th : Social Science Year
2009 (Solved)
(Heritage of India-Early Phase)
Question .1. Write the names of two major components of heritage of India?
Answer : (i) Land – The natural & physical environment of India.
(ii) The people – Generation of the people interacted with the environment.
Question .2. Give any five ethnic groups who contributed in making the Indian
culture?
Answer : Kushanas, Shakas, Persians, Turks and Mongols.
Important Questions CBSE Class 10th : Social
Science Year 2009 (Solved)
(Transport Communication and Trade)
Question .1. Why is transport a necessity?
Answer : Transport helps in the movement of people, goods and materials form
one place to other. It helps in the distribution of goods after production.
Question .2. Name five means of transport?
Answer : Means of transport:-
(i) Buses
(ii) Trains
(iii) Ships
(iv) Boats
(v) Aeroplanes.
Important Questions CBSE
Class 10th : Social Science Year 2009 (Solved)
(Social Development And Concerned Issues)
Question .1. Name the new problems that are being faced by
the world today?
Answer : The new problems faced by the world today are:-
(i) Energy crisis.
(ii) Environmental pollution.
(iii) Technology transfer.
(iv) Ozone layer depletion.
(v) Procurement of raw materials.
(vi) Consumerism and world market.
Important Questions CBSE Class 10th :
Social Science Year 2009 (Solved)
(Mineral and Energy Resources)
Question .1. Give three examples of metallic and three
examples of non-metallic minerals?
Answer : Metallic minerals:-(i) Copper (ii) Silver (iii) Gold (iv) Iron (v)
Manganese (vi) Tin. Non-metallic minerals:-(i) Limestone (ii) Mica (iii) Coal (iv) Potash (v)
Nitrate (vi) Dolomite (vii) Gypsum (viii) Petroleum.
Important Questions CBSE
Class 10th : Social Science Year 2009 (Solved)
(Manufacturing Industries)
Question .1. Name three physical factors that affect
location of industries?
Answer : The physical factors that affect location of industries are:-
(i) Raw materials (ii) Water (iii) Power resources (iv) Climate.
Question .2. Name three human inputs that control location of industries?
Important Questions CBSE Class 10th :
Social Science Year 2009 (Solved)
(Major Challenges Before The Indian Economy)
Question .1. What is poverty?
Answer : The inability to get the minimum requirement for life, health and
efficiency is called poverty. In other words, it is a situation in which a
person could not get food, clothing and shelter.
