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Class - X
SOCIAL SCIENCE

Time : 3 hours
3 U

Maximum Marks : 80
80
Total No. of Pages : 13

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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1.

Which treaty was drawn up with the objective of undoing of most of the changes that
had come about in Europe during Napoleonic wars ?
(a) Treaty of Versailles
(b) Treaty of Vienna
(c) Munikh Pact
(d) All the above
OR
Who among the following was the founder of Hoa Hao movement ?
(a) Phan Boi Chau
(b) Phan Chu Trinh
(c) Huynh Phu So
(d) Liang Qichao

2.

Which one of the following countries was appreciated as Cradle of European

Civilisation by poets and artists ?
(a) Greece
(b) Italy
(c) France
(d) Switzerland
OR
What was ordinance 10 ?
(a) A Vietnamese law that permitted Buddhism but outlawed Christianity
(b) A French law that permitted Christianity but outlawed Buddhism
(c) A Chinese law that permitted Confecianism but outlawed local practices.
(d) A Japanese law that permitted Buddhism but outlawed Hinduism.

3.

How did the Indian people belonging to different communities, regions or languages
develop a sence of collective belonging ?
(a) Through the experience of united struggles.
(b) Through cultural process
(c) Through the several of Indian folklores
(d) All of these

4.

The
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

5.

Which of the following is non-metaillic mineral ?

(a) Iron ore
(b) Copper
(c) Bauxite
(d) Lime stone

6.

Which of the following is the oldest oil producing state of India ?

(a) Gujarat
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Assam
(d) Andaman Nicobar island

event that marked the begining of the Civil Disobedience Movement :

The demand of Purna Swaraj of 1929
The independence day pledge of 1930
The violation of salt law in 1930
All of these

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Which one of the following steel plants is located in Chhattisgarh ?

(a) Bokaro
(b) Durgapur
(c) Bhilai
(d)

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8.

Which are the terminal stations of National Highway No. 7 ?

(a) Srinagar and Kanyakumari
(b) Porbandar and Silchar
(c) Delhi and Kolkata
(d) Varanasi and Kanyakumari

9.

The aim of public interest group is to promote :

(a) Collective good
(b) Selective good
(c) The interest of its own members
(d) The interest of a particular group of society.

10.

Which one of the following is not a characteristic of people movement ?

(a) They try to infleence government policies
(b) Pressure groups are formed when people with common occupation come
together.
(c) Pressure groups have a common objective to achieve.
(d) Pressure groups contest election to hold power in the government

11.

The USA and UK are examples of :

(a) One party system
(c) Three party system

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(b)
(d)

Two party system

Multi party system

12.

The
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

foundational challenge of making the transition to democracy involves :

Bringing down the existing non democratic regime.
Keeping military away from controlling government.
Establishing a sovereign and functional state.
All of these.

13.

Cheap and affordable credit results in which one of the following ?

(a) Slow economic growth
(b) Creating a debt trap
(c) Poverty
(d) Good economic growth

14.

Deposites in bank accounts withdrawn on demand are called :

(a) Fixed deposit
(b) Recurring deposit
(c) Demand deposit
(d) None of these

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15.

Globalisation has posed major challanges for :

(a) Big producers
(b) Small producers
(c) Rural poor
(d) Urban poor

16.

Which one of the following is not a function of consumer protection councils ?

(a) They guide consumers how to file cases
(b) On many occasions they represent individual consumers in the consumer court
(c) They create awareness among the people.
(d) They help the consumer financially

17.

How did culture play an important role in creating the idea of nation in Europe ?
Explain with three examples.
3x1=3
OR
Explain any three steps taken by French to solve the problem of plague in Vietnam. 3x1=3

18.

How was the Salt March an effective symbol of resistance against colonialism ? Explain
any three facts.
3x1=3

19.

How is mica one of the most indispensible minerals ? Explain any three points.

20.

Why is furtiliser industry almost wide spreaded through out the country ? Give three
3x1=3
reasons.

21.

Why is sugar industry in recent years expanding in the southern and western states ?
3x1=3
Explain any three reasons.

22.

State any three points of distinction between movements and interest groups.

23.

Why is democracy stands much superior to any other forms of government in promoting
3x1=3
dignity and freedom of the individual ? Give three reasons.

24.

How are complaints treated as testimony to success of democracy ? Explain any three
3x1=3
points.

25.

Suggest any three ways in which political reforms can be made in India ?

3x1=3

26.

What is the meaning of trade barrier? Why do governments use it ?

3x1=3

27.

Mention any three steps which have been taken by the Government of India to attract
3x1=3
foreign investment in recent years ?

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3x1=3

28.

Explain consumers right to be informed with example.

29.

Exaplain any three factors which gave birth to the consumer movement in India.

30.

Evaluate the role of Vietnamese women during 1960s war period and after the war in
peace time.
2+2=4
OR
Napolean had destroyed democracy in France, but in the administrative field he had
incorporated revolutionary principles. Justify the statement with four arguments. 4x1=4

31.

Mention three main proposals with reference to Non-Co-operation Movement as

suggested by Mahatma Gandhi. Which incident led to the calling off the movement ? 3+1=4

32.

Explain any four advantages of pipeline transportation.

4x1=4

33.

Describe any four functions of political parties in a democracy.

4x1=4

34.

What is double coincidence of want? How has money solved this problem ?

2+2=4

35.

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

A place where Indian National Congress held its session in December 1920.

(B)

The Centre for Civil Disobedience Movement.

OR

Locate and label the following items with appropriate symbol on the same political
2x1=2
outline map of India :
(i)

Madras - The place where Indian National Congress session was held in 1927.

(ii)

Kheda - The place from where Peasants satyagraha movement was started.

NOTE :

The following questions are for the BLIND CANDIDATES only, in lieu of
2x1=2
Question No.35

(35.1)

Name the place where the Indian National Congress session was held in
September 1920.

(35.2)

Name the centre from where the Civil disobedience movement was started.

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36.

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
names on the lines marked in the map :
3x1=3
(A) An International Airport
(B) Iron and Steel Industry of Orissa
(C) A coal mine in Andhra Pradesh.
OR
Locate and leval the following items on the same political outline map of India with
3x1=3
appropriate symbols (i)
(ii)
(iii)

Uran-Thermal power plant

Kandla - Sea port
Noida - Software Technology Park

The following questions are for the BLIND CANDIDATES only, in lieu of
Q.No. 36.
36.1. In which state is Kandla sea port located?
36.2. Name the state in which Noida Software Technology park is located.
36.3. Write the name of the major coal mine located in Andhra Pradesh.

NOTE :

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