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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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1.

Which one of the following areas was the most source of nationalist tension in Europe
after 1871 ?
(a) The Balkans
(b) The Romanians
(c) Great Britain
(d) Germania
OR
The main objective of the Vietnamese students of Go East Movement was :
(a) To drive out the French from Vietnam
(b) To overthrow the puppet emperor
(c) To re-establish the Nguyen dynasty that had been deposed by the french
(d) All of these

2.

Which of the following treaty recognised Greece as an independent nation ?

(a) Vienna Treaty of 1815
(b) Constantinople Treaty
(c) Diplomatic Treaty of Sardenia Piedmont
(d) None of these

OR
According to Bernard, economic growth in Vietnam was obstructed by :
(a) High population
(b) Low agricultural productivity
(c) Extensive indebtedness among peasants
(d) All of these
3.

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

event that marked in the beginning of the Civil Disobedience Movement was :
The demand of Purna Swaraj of 1929
The independence day pledge of 1930
The violation of Salt Law in 1930
All of these

4.

In 1916, Gandhiji travelled to Champaran in Bihar to inspire the peasant to struggle

against the :
(a) Upper caste people
(b) Landless agricultural labourers
(c) Oppressive plantation system
(d) None of them

5.

The largest manganese producing state of India is (a) Orissa

(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Karnataka
(d) Kerala

6.

Which one of the following minerals belongs to a category which is different from
others?
(a) Mica
(b) Gold
(c) Copper
(d) Iron

7.

Manufacturing Industries are placed in :

(a) Primary sector
(b)
(c) Teritiary sector
(d)

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Secondary sector
Service sector

8.

District Roads are maintained by :

(a) PWD
(b) Zila Parishad

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(c)

CPWD

(d)

BRO

9.

The interest groups like trade unions, business associations and professional bodies etc.
are referred as :
(a) Public Interest group
(b) Sectional Interest group
(c) Movement group
(d) Pressure group

10.

Who plays a deceisive role in making laws for a country ?

(a) Leaders
(b) Parties
(c) Voters
(d) Constituencies

11.

The condition for a political party to be recognized as a national party is :

(a) It must secure at least 6% of total votes in Lok Sabha elections or Assembly elections
in four states.
(b) It must win at least 4 seats in the Lok Sabha
(c) Both of these
(d) None of these

12.

Which one of the following features relates to the short term movements ?
(a) National Alliance for peoples movement
(b) They involve more than one issue
(c) They seek to achieve a broad goal
(d) They are single issue movements

13.

The informal sector credit includes loans from :

(a) Money lender
(b) Self help Groups
(c) Co-operative Societies
(d) Banks

14.

What are the modern forms of money ?

(a) Paper notes and coins
(b)
(c) Coins made of leather
(d)

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Coins made of silver and gold
Grains and cattle

15.

Removing barriers or restrictions set by the government on foreign trade and foreign
investment is known as :
(a) Globalization
(b) Liberalization
(c) Taxation
(d) Nationalisation

16.

The Consumer Protection Act or COPRA was enacted in :

(a) 1985
(b) 1986
(c) 1987

17.

(d)

1988

Explain the role of languages in developing the nationalist sentiments in Europe.

OR
Explain any three objectives of the Vietnamese students of Go East Movement ?

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18.

Why did Mahatma Gandhi perceive salt as a powerful symbol that unite the nation ?
3x1=3

19.

India is highly dependent on coal for meeting its commercial energy requirement
3x1=3
Support the statement with three arguments.

20.

Explain any three problems faced by cotton textile industries in India.

21.

Explain any three ways to control environmental degradation caused by industries. 3x1=3

22.

How pressure groups and movements exert influence on government policies ?

23.

Most negative feature of democracy is that its examination never gets over. Support
3x1=3
the statement with three arguments.

24.

How does democracy produce an accountable, responsive and legitimate

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government ? Explain

25.

Explain the foundational challenge being faced by democratic governments.

3x1=3

26.

How would flexibility in labour laws help companies ? Explain.

3x1=3

27.

Analyse the role of credit for development.

3x1=3

28.

After 20 years of enactment of COPRA, the consumer awareness in India has not gain
3x1=3
momentum. Give three reasons.

29.
30.

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Explain any three rights of a consumer.

Explain any four features of the Treaty of Vienna, 1815.

4x1=4

OR
Explain the role of women in the anti-imperial struggle in Vietnam with four examples.
31.

32.

Explain any four facts to show how did the First World War help in the growth of the
4x1=4
National Movement in India
Explain any four major problems faced by Indian Railways.

4x1=4

33.

Political parties are necessary for a democracy. In the light of this statement explain
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any four functions of the political parties in India.

34.

Describe any two sources each of formal and informal credit in India.

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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
on the lines marked in the map.
(A)

The place from where the beginning of Civil Disobedient Movement was
started.

(B)

The place, where the Indian National Congress Sessions was held in 1920.

1+1=2

OR
Locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols on the same map :
(i)

Champaran Movement of Indigo Planter.

(ii)

Bardoli - No Tax Campaign

Note :

36.

The following questions are for the BLIND CANDIDATES only; in lieu of map
1+1=2
Q. N. 35.

(35.1)

Name the place where Indian National Congress Sessions was held in 1927.

(35.2)

The place where the Non-cooperation Movement was called off.

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.
1+1+1=3
(A)

Thermal Power Plant

(B)

Mica Mine

(C)

An Iron Ore Mine

OR

Locate and label the following items on the same map with appropriate symbols. 1+1+1=3
(i)

Nuclear Power Plant - Kalpakkam

(ii)

Iron and Steel Plant - Bhilai

(iii)

International Airport - Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose

Note :

The following questions are for the BLIND CANDIDATES only in lieu of map
Q. No. 36.

(36.1)

Name the software technology park located in Uttar Pradesh

(36.2)

Name the international airport in Amritsar

(36.3)

Write the name of the state in which Jawaharlal Nehru port is located

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