087/X/SA2/07/B1

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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30 34 U-U U 100

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1.

Who amongst the following Italian Leaders was neither a revolutionary nor a democrat ? 1
(a) Mazzini
(b) Cavour
(c)

Garibaldi

(d)

Victor Emmanuel II

OR
Who was the founder of Hoa Hao movement in Vietnam ?

2.

(a)

Phan Boi Chau

(b)

Phan Chu Trinh

(c)

Huynh Phu so

(d)

Ho Chin Minh

In which Year was the Vienna Congress held ?

(a)

1815

(b)

1845

(c)

1885

(d)

1915

(c)

1927

(d)

1937

OR
Tonkin Free School started in :
(a)
3.

4.

5.

9.

Muhammad Jinnah

(b)

Muhammad Iqbal

(c)

Muhammad Ali

(d)

Shaukat Ali

In 1905 who painted the image of Bharat Mata shown as dispensing learning food and
clothing
(a)

Rabindranath Tagore

(b)

Abnindranath Tagore

(c)

Binkimchandra Chattopadhya

(d)

None of these

Which mineral belongs to the category of non-ferrous minerals ?

Iron ore

(b)

Manganese

(c)

Cobalt

Peat

(b)

Lignite

(c)

Anthracite

(d)

Copper

(d)

(b)

Kolkata

(c)

1
Chennai

(d)

Delhi

Which one of the following modes of transportation reduces tarns-shipment losses and
delays in the supply of petroleum and gases ?
(a)

Railways

(b)

Road ways

(c)

Pipeline

(d)

Waterways

Who amongst the following Nepalese Kings was killed in a mysterious massacre ?
(a)

King Gyanendra

(b)

King Birendra

(c)

King Mahendra

(d)

None of them

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Where was the first Cement Plant set up in India ?

Mumbai

Which form of coal has a low carbon and high moisture contents and low heating
capacity ?

(a)
8.

1907

(a)

(a)
7.

(b)

Who was the President of Muslim League in 1930 ?

(a)
6.

1917

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11.

12.

Study carefully the following statements :

(A)

Pressure groups are organised expression of the interests and views of specific
social sections.

(B)

Pressure groups take positions in political issues.

(C)

All pressure groups are political parties. Which group of the statements out of
A, B and C given below is correct regarding pressure groups ?

(a)

A, B and C

14.

15.

17.

A and B

(c)

B and C

(d)

(a)

Bahujan Samaj

(b)

Revolutionary democracy

(c)

Cultural nationalism

(d)

Modernity

A and C
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Which one of the following countries disintegrated due to ethnic tension between the
Serbs and the Albanians ?
Yugoslavia

(b)

Belgium

(c)

England

(d)

(a)

Paper notes

(b)

Coins

(c)

Cattle

(d)

None of these

Which one of the following agencies issues currency notes on behalf of the Government
of India ?
(a)

Ministry of Finance

(b)

Reserve Bank of India

(c)

State Bank of India

(d)

World Bank

By 2006, how many countries were the members of the World Trade Organisation ?
139

(b)

149

(c)

159

(d)

24 October

(b)

24 November

(c)

24 December

(d)

24 September

169

On which day is the National Consumers Day observed in India ?

(a)

France

Which one of the following is not included in the modern form of money ?

(a)
16.

(b)

Which one of the following is the guiding philosophy of the Bharatiya Janata Party ?

(a)
13.

Explain any three features of the Frankfurt of Parliament.

3x1=3

OR
Why did the French introduce development projects in Vietnam ? Explain any three
3x1=3
reasons.
18.

Evaluate any three features of the peasant movement during Civil Disobedience
3x1=3
Movement in India.

19.

What is a mineral ? Distinguish between ferrous and non-ferrous minerals.

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1+2=3

20.

Why is there a tendency for the sugar mills to shift and concentrate in the southern and
3x1=3
western states in India ? Explain any three reasons.

21.

Distinguish between an integrated steel plant and a mini steel plants stating three points
3x1=3
of distinction.

22.

State any three distinctions between pressure groups and political parties.

23.

How does democracy promote dignity and freedom of the citizens ? Explain.

24.

Explain any three demerits of democracy.

25.

How is deepening of democracy a major challenge to modern democracies ? Explain.

26.

Suggest any three measures to make globalisation just and fair ?

27.

How has liberalisation of trade and investment policies helped the globalisation process ?
Explain.

28.

Highlight any three duties of the consumers.

29.

Explain consumers right to seek redressal.

30.

Evaluate the role of Vietnamese women in the anti-imperial struggle in Vietnam.

3x1=3
3
3x1=3
3
3x1=3
3

3x1=3

OR
Why did nationalist tension emerge in the Balkans ? Explain any four reasons.

4x1=4

31

Analyse any four features of Gudem rebellion of Andhra Pradesh.

4x1=4

32.

What is the difference between personal communication and mass communication ?

2+2=4
State any two points of importance of mass communication.

33.

Suggest any four reforms to strengthen political parties so that they perform their
4x1=4
function in a better way.

34.

Why do we need to expand formal source of credit in India ? Explain any four reasons.
4x1=4

35.

Two places (A) and (B) are marked in the given political outline map of India. Identify
these places 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 Peasants Satyagraha was led by Gandhiji.

(B)

The place where Indian National Congress Session was held in Sept. 1920.
OR

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

Amritsar

(ii)

Chauri Chaura

Note :

36.

2x1=2

The following questions are for the BLIND CANDIDATES only, in lieu of
1+1=2
Q. No. 35.

(35.1)

Name the place where Indian National Congress Session was held in Sept.
1920.

(35.2)

Name the place where Jallianwala Bagh incident took place.

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)

Coal mines

(B)

Cotton textile centre

(C)

International Airport
OR

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

Rawat Bhata : Nuclear power station

(ii)

Tuticorin : Port

(iii)

Srinagar : Woollen textile centre

Note :

3x1=3

The following questions are for the BLIND CANDIDATES only, in lieu of
3x1=3
Q. No. 36.

(36.1)

In which state is Rawat Bhata Nuclear power plant located ?

(36.2)

Write the name of the state in which Tuticorin sea port is located.

(36.3)

Name the state where Srinagar woollen textile centre is located.

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2.

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(b)

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(c)

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(d)

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(c)

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(d)

1937

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(c)

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33.

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(C)

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(36.3)

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Question No. 35 and 35 OR

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Question No. 36 and 36 OR

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