Grade X 2008

Grade : X SOCIAL SCIENCE


1. Why did the British Government curtail the freedom of Press after 1857 in India?
OR
2. Write the main contribution of Vaikkom Muhammad Basheer as a novelist in Malayalam
literature 1
3. Explain the most important use of the relief feature of India occupying the largest
percentage of the total land area. 1
4. Why did Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru proclaim the river dams as the temples of modern
India? Explain the main reason. 1
5. Write one point of similarity and one point of difference between magnetite and hematite ½ + ½ = 1
6. Mention any two ways in which caste has influenced politics in India. ½ + ½ = 1
7. Name any two Asian countries in which there was conflict between two linguistic and ethnic
groups. ½ + ½ = 1
8. State one reform for making Indian democracy more effective. 1
9. Define per capita income. 1
10. Name any two officials who constitute the District Level Disaster management Committee. ½+ ½ = 1
11. State one aim of the National Cadet Corps. 1
Below are given three groups A,B, & C of questions 11 and 12. Select any one
group for answering these two questions.
GROUP A
Q11 Analyse the three measures adopted by the producers in India to expand the market for
their goods in the 19th century. 3x1=3
Q.12 Explain three types of movements or ‘flow’ within the international economic exchange
in the 19th century in the context to world economy. 3x1=3
GROUP B
Q.11 Describe the position of women in Britain in the 19th century in three points. 3x1=3
Q.12 “The indentured labour gave rise to a new culture in the Carribean” Justify this Statement
with three examples. 3x1=3
GROUP C
Q.11 The First world war created dramatically a new situation for Indian Industries. Analyse
how this happened by giving three situations. 3x1=3
Q12 Do you agree or disagree that the process of Urbanization in the city of London provided
more disappointments than opportunities. Give three reasons in support of your answer.
3x1=3
Q.13.1Read the following extract taken from the textbook and answer the questions that follow:
In 1926, Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossien, a noted educationist and literary figure.
strongly condemned men for withholding education from women in the name of religion
as she addressed the Bengal Women’s Education Conference:
The opponents of female education say that women will become unruly.....Fie! they call
them selves Muslims and yet go against the basic tenets of Islam which gives women an
equal right to education. If men are not led astray once educated, why should women?
(a) Explain how Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossein asserts women’s right to education?
(b) What was the impact of printed books on women in India in the 19th century.? 1+2=3
OR
Q.13.2 Novels created a sense of social awareness in India. Analyse giving one example.
3x1=3
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Q.14 Study the above map and answer the following questions:
(14.1) Name the three states each of which has two major sea ports.
(14.2) Name any one port of each of these states 1½ + 1½=3
For Blind students only in lieu of question number 14
Name the three states, each of which has two major sea ports and also name any one
port of each of these states. 1½ + 1½ = 3
Q.15 Examine with the help of three examples, how dignity and freedom of citizens are best
guaranteed in a democracy.
Q.16 Analyse the meaning of right to choose provided under Consumer Protection Act.
13
Q.17 State any two causes of tsunami and explain any two measures you would suggest to the
people living in coastal areas for safeguarding themselves during a tsunami.
1+2=3
Q.18 “During any major disaster , the communication links are completely disrupted.
Therefore it is crucially important to have alternative communication systems”. Justify
the statement by three suitable arguments 3x1=3
Q.19.1Give any four features of the Ho Chi Minh Trail in the Vietnamese war against the U.S.
4x1=4
OR
Q.19.2 Describe four stages of unification of Germany. 4x1=4
Q.20 What were the reasons for the launching of the Non-cooperation movement? What was
Gandhiji’s idea behind launching it as stated in his book Hind Swaraj? 2+2=4
Q.21 Describe four important characteristics of rice cultivation in India. 4x1=4
Q.22 Which factor plays the most dominant role in the ideal location of an industry? Explain
any three reasons in support of this factor. 1+3=4
Q.23 With the help of two examples explain how social divisions have affected politics.
2+2=4
Q.24 Describe any four measures taken to decentralize power in India 4x1=4
Q.25 “Political parties play a major role in democracy.” Give four points to justify this statement.
4x1=4
Q.26 The following table shows the sources of credit for rural households in India in 2003
Source Share
Money lenders 30%
Cooperative societies 27%
Commercial banks 25%
Others (traders, relatives etc) 18%
On the basis of the above table answer the following questions:
(26.1) What is the share of formal sector in the total credit?
(26.2) Suggest two measures for improving the share of formal sector in total credit.
(26.3) Why is money lender still the largest single source of credit? 1+2+1=4
Q.27 Give the meaning of tertiary sector. State any three factors that have contributed to the
growth of this sector. 1+3=4
Q.28 Why did the Indian government put barriers to foreign trade and foreign investment after
independence?
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Q.29.1 After the congress of vienna in 1815 a series of states were set up in Europe. Four of
them are shown in the given outline map of Europe by number 1 to 4. Identify these
states and write their correct names on the lines marked in the map. 4x½=2
OR
Q.29.2 4 countries of Indo-China before 1974 are shown on a map of Asia by four different
shades A, B, C & D. Identify these countries and write their correct names on the lines
marked against A, B, C & D in the map.
4x½=2
Q.29. 1
15
OR
Q.29. 2
16
The following question is only for blind candidates in lieu of Q.no 29
Name the four European powers which met at Vienna in 1815 to draw up a settlement
for Europe.
Q.(30.1) Eight features with serial No. 1 to 8 are marked on the given outline political map of
India. Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct
names on the lines marked in the map:
1. Type of soil; 2. Leading producer of coffee; 3. Eastern terminal city of
East-West corridor; 4. A coal mine; 5. A river dam; 6. A steel plant;
7. Silk textile centre and 8. International Airport 8x½=4
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OR
Q.(30.2) Locate and label the following on the given outline political map of India:
(i) An iron and steel plant located in Chhattisgarh.
(ii) Nuclear Power plant in Tamil Nadu.
(iii) Software Technology park in Jammu & Kashmir
(iv) A sea port in Andhra Pradesh 4x1=4
18
For Blind students only in lieu of question no (30)
1. Name the soil type known for cotton cultivation.
2. Name the iron and steel plant located in chattisgarh.
3. Which Nuclear Power Plant is located in Tamil Nadu?
4. What is the name of the software Technology park located in Jammu&Kashmir.
5. Name the state which is the leading producer of coffee.
6. Name the eastern terminal city of the East-West corridor.
7. Name the important silk textile centre in eastern Uttar Pradesh
8. Name the international Airport in Punjab. 8x½=4
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SOCIAL SCIENCE
CLASS X
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER II
Time Allowed : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 80
INSTRUCTIONS
1. There are 30 questions in all. All questions comulsory.
2. Marks for each question are indicated against the question.
3. Questions from serial number 1 to 10 are 1mark questions.
Answer of these questions may be from one word to one sentence.
4. Questions from serial number11 to 18 are 3 marks questions.
Answer of these questions should not exceed 20 words each.
5. Questions from serial number 19 to 28 are 4marks questions
Answer of these questions should not exceed 100 words each.
6. Question No. 29 and 30 are map questions. Attach the maps inside your answer book.
Q.1 State the two main principles of Gandhiji’s method of national struggle? 1
Q.2 Why is mineral conservation very essential for sustainable development? 1
Q.3 What is the upper limit of size of financial investment which separates a
small scale industry from a large scale industry in India? 1
Q.4 How does terrace cultivation restrict soil erosion in mountainous regions. 1
Q.5 Name the conflicting groups of people in SriLanka. ½ + ½ = 1
Q.6 Explain the term feminist movements. 1
Q.7 Why is democracy a better form of government? Give any two reasons. ½ + ½ = 1
Q.8 Why is per capita income of different countries calculated in dollars and
not in their own currencies by the World Bank? 1
Q.9 Name the nodal ministry which coordinates all disaster management
activities except drought. 1
Q.10 Under which circumstances do the Indian armed forces take on the
responsibility of managing disasters? 1
2
Q.11 Read the following extract from the text book and answer the questions that follow:
The Independence Day Pledge, 26 Jan. 1930 : We believe that it is inalienable right of
the Indian people, as of any other people, to have freedom and to enjoy the fruits of their
toil and have the necessities of life, so that they may have full opportunities of growth. We
believe also that if any government deprives a people of these rights and oppresses them,
the people have a further right to alter it or to abolish it. The British Government in India
has not only deprived the Indian people of their freedom but has based itself on the
exploitation of the masses, and has ruined India economically, politically, culturally and
spiritually. We believe, therefore, that India must severe the British connection and attain
Purna Swaraj or Complete Independence.
(a) In what two ways was the British rule in India oppressive?
(b) Explain the immediate effects of the Lahore Session of the Congress on
the Indian National Movements. 1+2=3
Below are given three Groups A, B & C of questions 12 and 13. Select any one
group for answering these two questions.
GROUP A
Q.12 Explain three major features of global agricultural economy that had
taken shape towards the close of the 19th century. 3x1=3
Q.12 Explain any three reasons as to why the technological changes were
taking place at a slower pace in the factories in the 19th century. 3x1=3
GROUP B
Q.12 Describe in an three points the Social changes in the city of London
with respect to entertainment and leisure of the people due to
industrialization. 3x1=3
Q.13 “The beginning of the 19th century saw decline of Indian textile
industries”. Justify the statement with 3 valid arguments 3x1=3
GROUP C
Q.12 Why is Bombay a city of dreams for some, while a city of
hardship for others? 3
Q.13 Examine why the Great Depression
was a catastrophic event for the
U.S.A. 3
Q.14 Carefully observe the given picture
and answer the questions that
follow:
3
(14.1) Suggest a suitable title for the given picture.
(14.2) Explain any two reasons which are responsible for making this mode of
transport very popular is north eastern states of India. 1+2=3
The following question is for the blind candidates only in lieu of Q.No.14.
In which region of India is air transport more popular than the other means of
transport? Give two reasons. 1+2=3
Q.15 Examine three challenges of democracy.
Q.16 Explain with three suitable examples the meaning of “right to be informed”
as provided under Consumer Protection Act. 3
Q.17 “The main Goal of First Aid is to restore and maintain vital functions
of an injured person”. Explain the statement with three suitable examples. 3x1=3
Q.18 Study the above diagram showing three types of roof designs and answer
the following question :
(18.1) Write the appropriate names of roof designs A, B and C.
(18.2) Which type of roof design gets the lowest uplift of wind force and why? 1½+1½=3
Question for Blind Candidates in lieu of Question 18
Which type of roof design gets the lowest uplift of wind force and why? 3
Q.19 What were the differences of opinion between the two groups in Vietnam regarding the
introduction of French Education System? 4
OR
How did the Balkan region become a source of nationalist tension in Europe after 1871
Explain four points
Q.20 Describe how the works of Munshi Prem Chand reflect the social conditions of the
Indian Society in the early 20th century. 4
OR
Describe any two popular themes on which women writers in England
wrote in the 19th century. 4
Q.21 Explain any four features of the comprehensive land development
programmes initiated in our country during 1980s and 1990s. 4x1=4
Q.22 Describe any four traditional methods of rainwater harvesting adopted
in different parts of India. 4x1=4
(A) (B) (C)
4
Q.23 Explain any four forms of power sharing. 4
Q.24 Describe any two features each of sectional and promotional pressure
groups in India. 2+2=4
Q.25 “Women in India continue to to be discriminated leading to their
unequal position in the society” Justify this statement with
four suitable examples. 4x1=4
Q.26 Name two formal and two informal sources of rural credit in India.
State any two advantages of formal source of credit. 1+1+2=4
Q.27 Why has tertiary sector become the largest producer in India over
the last 30 years? Explain four reasons. 4x1=4
Q.28 Analyse one good and one bad effect of globalisation in India. 2+2=4
29 Four centres of Indian National Movement are shown on the political
map of India by number 1 to 4. identify these centres & write their correct
names on the lines marked in the map. 4x½=2
5
For Blind Candidates only in lieu of question 29
Name the four prominent centres of Indian national movement.
(30.1) In the given outline political map of India, eight geographical features
A.B.C.D.E.F.G and H. are marked. Identify these features with the
help of map key and write their correct names on the lines marked
against each in the map. (8x½=4)
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OR
Q.(30.2) On the given outline political map of India locate and label the following
with appropriate symbols: 4x1=4
(i) The dam built on Chenab river.
(ii) The software technological park located in Madhya Pradesh.
(iii) The Southern most major seaport of India.
(iv) Iron and steel plant in Orissa.