087/X/SA2/12/A1

Class - X
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Time : 3 hours
3 U

Maximum Marks : 80
80
Total No. of Pages : 11

Instructions :
1.

The question paper has 36 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.

2.

Marks are indicated against each question.

3.

Questions from serial number 1 - 16 are multiple choice Questions (MCQs) of 1 mark each.
Every MCQ is provided with four alternatives. Write the correct alternative in your answer
book.

4.

Questions from serial number 17 to 29 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions
should not exceed 80 words each.

5.

Questions from serial number 30 to 34 are 4 marks questions. Answer of these questions
should not exceed 100 words each.

6.

Question number 35 is a map question of 2 marks from History and Question number 36 is a
map question of 3 marks from Geography. Attach both the maps in your answer book.

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PART - I
Who said When France Sneezes, the rest of the Europe catches cold?
(a) Garibaldi
(b) Mazzini
(c) Matternich
(d) Bismarck
OR
Which Country is not a part of Indo-China ?
(a) Cambodia
(b) Laos
(c) Vietnam
(d) China

2.

What does a blind-folded woman carrying a pair of weighing scales symbolize ?

(a) Peace
(b) Equality
(c) Justice
(d) Liberty
OR
Which of the following statements best explains syncretic tradition ?
(a) A tradition that reflects the local beliefs.
(b) A modern tradition.
(c) A tradition that combines Buddhism with local beliefs.
(d) An ancient tradition.

3.

The resolution of Poorna Swaraj was adopted at which Session of the Congress ?
(a) Karachi
(b) Haripur
(c) Lahore
(d) Lucknow

4.

Who led the peasant movement in Oudh during the Non-co-operation Movement ?
(a) Motilal Nehru
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) Baba Ramchandra
(d) Sardar Patel

5.

Which one of the following minerals belongs to the category of ferrous minerals ?
(a) Mica
(b) Silver
(c) Bauxite
(d) Manganese

6.

Which one of the following is the best quality of coal ?

(a) Anthracite
(b) Peat
(c) Bituminous
(d) Lignite

7.

Where was the first cement plant set up in India ?

(a) Mumbai
(b) Chennai
(c) Ahmedabad
(d) Bokaro

8.

Which two extreme locations are connected by the North-South Corridor ?

(a) Amritsar and Tuticorin
(b) Srinagar and Tiruvananthapuram
(c) Srinagar and Tuticorin
(d) Srinagar and Kanyakumari

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Which among the following is the special feature that distinguishes a pressure group
from a political party ?
(a) Parties take political stances, while pressure groups do not bother about political
issues.
(b) Pressure groups are confined to a few people, while parties involve a larger number
of people.
(c) Pressure groups do not seek to mobilize people, while parties do.
(d) Pressure groups do not seek to get into power, while political parties do.

10.

Which pressure group seeks to promote collective good ?

(a) Sectional Interest group
(b) Public Interest group
(c) Movement group
(d) Peoples group

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Who
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

12.

Every established democracy faces :

(a) challenge of expansion
(b) a deepening of democracy
(c) challenge of foundation
(d) challenge of dictatorship

13.

In a
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

14.

Formal Sources of credit include :

(a) money lenders
(b) co-operatives
(c) Employers
(d) Finance companies

15.

The
to :
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

16.

is the founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party ?

Kanshi Ram
Mayawati
Bal Thakeray
Jayalalita

SHG, most of the decisions regarding savings and loan activities are taken by :
banks
members
non-government organisation
All the above

most common route for investments by MNCs in countries around the world is
set up new factories
buy existing local companies
form partnerships with local companies
None of these

Effect of Chinese toys on Indian toy makers is :

(a)

no effect

(b)

making profits

(c)

suffering losses

(d)

None of these

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Explain any three reasons for the nationalist upsurge in the 19th century Europe.
OR
Explain any three limitations of the French Education Policy ?

3x1=3
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18.

What was Rowlatt Act ? How did the Indians show their disapproval towards this
1+2=3
Act ?

19.

Why do we need to conserve energy resources? Write two ways to conserve energy
1+2=3
resources ?

20.

Explain any three factors affecting the localisation of industries with suitable examples.
3x1=3

21.

Distinguish between agro based and mineral based industries. Also give two examples
1+2=3
of each.

22.

Explain any three common features of the popular struggle in Nepal and Bolivia.

23.

How does democracy produce an accountable, responsive and legitimate

3x1=3
government ?

24.

Explain with three examples, how democracies accomodate social diversities.

25.

Explain various type of challenges being faced by the modern democracies of the world ?3x1=3

26.

Explain visible impacts of globalisation on the Indian economy with two examples. 1+1=3

27.

Describe any three factors which have enabled globalisation in India.

28.

Why are rules and regulations required for the protection of consumers interest in the
1+1=3
market place ? Explain any two reasons.

29.

Describe any three measures taken by the government to control the price rise.

30.

Explain liberalism in political and economic fields prevailing in Europe in the 19th
2+2=4
Century.
OR
Explain the causes of the US involvement in the war in Vietnam. What effect did this
2+2=4
involvement have of life in the US itself ?

31.

How did the people belonging to different communities, regions or languages develop
a sense of collective belonging during the Indian freedom struggle ?

32.

What are Golden Quadrilateral Super Highways ? Mention any two objectives of this
project. The NorthSouth and East-West Corridors join which terminal cities ?
1+2+1=4

33.

Describe any four functions political parties perform in a democratic setup.

34.

Which are the two major sources of formal sector credit in India ? Why do we need to
1+3=4
expand formal sources of credit ?

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3x1=3

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35.

Two features (A) and (B) are marked in the given political outline map of India. Identify
these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names
2x1=2
on the lines marked in the map.
A.

The place where a violent incident look place leading to withdrawl of NonCooperation Movement.

B.

The place where Jallianwala Bagh incident took place.

OR

Locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols the same political
outline map of India given for identification
(i)

Dandi - The place where the Salt March led by Mahatma Gandhi ended.

(ii)

Madras - The place where the Congrees Session of 1927 was held.

2x1=2

Note : The following questions are for the BLIND CANDIDATES only in lieu of Q.No.35.
2x1=2
(35.1)
Name the state where the Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place.
(35.2)

36.

The place where the congress adopted the resolution

Swaraj.

to attain Poorna

Three features (A), (B) and (C) are marked in the given political outline map of India.
Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct
3x1=3
names on the lines marked in the map.
A.

An iron-Ore mine

B.

A Software Technology Park

C.

An International Airport
OR

Locate and label the following items on the same political outline map of India with
3x1=3
appropriate symbols.
i.

Thermal Power Station - Tuticorin

ii.

Cotton Textile Centre - Surat

iii.

Major Port - Kandla

Note :

The following questions are for the BLIND CANDIDATES only, in lieu of Q.No.36.
3x1=3
(36.1)
In which state is Kandla sea port located ?
(36.2)

Write the name of the state in which Tuticorin thermal power station is
located ?

(36.3)

Name the western terminal station of East-West Corridor.

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