Past board exam questions
CBSE 2027 sample paper · 1 mark
Despite India’s strong capacity in spinning, the weaving sector continues to produce relatively lower-quality fabric. Which of the following is the most appropriate reason?
- Overdependence on imported cotton yarn
- Limited use of high-quality yarn due to decentralised weaving structure
- Excessive mechanisation of weaving mills
- Decline in traditional weaving skills
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Limited use of high-quality yarn due to decentralised weaving structure
CBSE 2027 sample paper · 1 mark
In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason(R). Choose the appropriate answer from the options given below as the correct answer:
Assertion (A): Bengaluru has developed as one of the leading centres of the Information Technology and electronics industry in India.
Reason (R): The city is located close to major ports, which has been the primary factor encouraging the growth of electronics and IT industries there.
- Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
- Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
- A is true, but R is false
- A is false, but R is true
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A is true, but R is false
CBSE 2026 board paper · 5 marks
Explain the reasons why most of the Jute industries in India are located in West Bengal.
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Any five:
(i) Proximity to the jute-producing areas.
(ii) Inexpensive and well-connected water transport.
(iii) Abundant water for processing raw jute.
(iv) A good network of railways and roadways.
(v) Cheap labour from West Bengal and adjoining states.
(vi) Kolkata, a large urban centre, provides banking, insurance and port facilities for the export of jute goods.
CBSE 2026 board paper · 5 marks
Explain the factors responsible for the development of cotton textile industry in India.
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Any five:
(i) Availability of raw cotton: cotton is grown abundantly on the black soil of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
(ii) A favourable (humid) climate suits the spinning of cotton fibre.
(iii) The industry offers scope for traditional skills and designs of weaving in cotton, silk, zari and embroidery.
(iv) A large nearby market for cotton textiles.
(v) Good transport, including accessible port facilities, for raw materials and exports.
(vi) Availability of cheap labour.
(vii) It is supported by and supports other industries such as chemicals and dyes, packaging materials and engineering works.
(viii) Government support has helped the setting up of cotton textile industries, which create work …
CBSE 2026 board paper · 5 marks
Analyse the role of manufacturing industries in the economic development of a country.
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Any five:
(i) Manufacturing is considered the backbone of development in general and economic development in particular.
(ii) Manufacturing industries help in modernising agriculture, which forms the backbone of our economy.
(iii) They reduce the heavy dependence of people on agricultural income by providing them jobs in the secondary and tertiary sectors.
(iv) Industrial development helps in eradicating unemployment and poverty.
(v) It helps in bringing down regional disparities by establishing industries in tribal and backward areas.
(vi) Export of manufactured goods expands trade and commerce and brings in much-needed foreign exchange.
(vii) Countries that transform their raw materials …
CBSE 2026 board paper · 5 marks
“Manufacturing industries are considered the backbone of the economic development of the country.” Justify the statement with suitable arguments.
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Any five:
(i) Manufacturing industries help in modernising agriculture, which forms the backbone of our economy.
(ii) They reduce the heavy dependence of people on agricultural income by providing them jobs in secondary and tertiary sectors.
(iii) Industrial development is a pre-condition for the eradication of unemployment and poverty.
(iv) Industries set up in tribal and backward areas aim at bringing down regional disparities.
(v) Manufacturing helps in the expansion of trade and commerce.
(vi) Export of manufactured goods brings in much-needed foreign exchange.
(vii) Countries that transform raw materials into a wide variety of finished goods of higher value are prosperous; …
CBSE 2026 board paper · 5 marks
“Most of the jute mills in India are located mainly along the banks of the Hugli river in a narrow belt.” Justify the statement with suitable arguments.
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Any five:
(i) Proximity of the jute producing areas to the manufacturing units.
(ii) Inexpensive water transport.
(iii) A good network of railways, roadways and waterways to facilitate movement of raw material to the mills.
(iv) Easy availability of raw material.
(v) Abundant water for processing raw jute.
(vi) Availability of cheap labour from West Bengal and adjoining states of Bihar, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh.
(vii) Kolkata, as a large urban centre, provides banking, insurance and port facilities for the export of jute goods.
CBSE 2026 board paper · 5 marks
“The economic strength of a country is measured by the development of manufacturing industries.” Support the statement with appropriate arguments.
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Any five:
(i) Manufacturing industries are the backbone of modern economies (of general and economic development).
(ii) Manufacturing industries help in modernising agriculture, which forms the backbone of our economy.
(iii) They reduce the heavy dependence of people on agricultural income by providing jobs in secondary and tertiary sectors.
(iv) Industrial development is a precondition for the eradication of unemployment.
(v) It brings down regional disparities by establishing industries in tribal and backward areas.
(vi) It helps to reduce poverty.
(vii) It helps in the expansion of trade and commerce.
(viii) Export of manufactured goods brings in much needed foreign exchange.
