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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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36

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3.

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17 29 - U 80

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30 34 U-U U 100

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1.

After the French defeat at Dien Bien Phu :

(a)

Vietnam was liberated.

(b)

Vietnam came under Japanese domination.

(c)

Vietnam was divided into North and South.

(d)

Ho Chi Minh became the President.

OR

Indentured labour means :

2.

(a)

Slave labour

(b)

Labour of the colonies

(c)

Contracted labour

(d)

Bonded labour

Which of the following is not a part of Indo - China ?

(a)

Vietnam

(b)

China

(c)

Laos

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(d)

Cambodia

OR
The first clear expression of nationalism come in 1789 with :

3.

4.

5.

(a)

Vienna Peace Settlements

(b)

French Revolution

(c)

Greak war of Independent

(d)

Russian Revolution

Which of the following best describes Satyagraha as an idea ?

Practising civil disobedience

(b)

Resignation from official posts

(c)

Appealing to the conscience of the adversary without physical force

(d)

Boycott of schools and colleges

Which of the following is not true about the Rowlatt Act ?

8.

(a)

It allowed the detention of prisoners for five years without trial.

(b)

Gave the government powers to repress political activity.

(c)

It passed despite opposition from the Indian members in the Imperial Legislative
Council.

(d)

Led to the launch of a movement under Gandhijis leadership.

The best quality of iron ore is :

Magnetite

(b)

Pyrite

(c)

Hematite

(d)

Siderite

The larger occurrences of minerals in igneous and metamorphic rocks are called :
(a)

7.

(a)

(a)
6.

Veins

(b)

Lodes

(c)

Ores

(d)

The first successful textile mill was established in :

(a)

Kolkata

(b)

Chennai

(c)

Mumbai (Bombay)

(d)

Coimbatore

Which one of the following is the oldest artificial port of the country ?
(a)

Tuticorin

(b)

Vishakhapatnam

(c)

Chennai

(d)

Kolkata

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10.

11.

Which of the following statements is not true about Nepal ?

(a)

King Gyanendra, the new king of Nepal, was not prepared to accept democratic
rule.

(b)

Nepal witnessed an extraordinary popular movement in April 2001.

(c)

On 24th April, king Gyanendra conceded to all the demands of SPA.

(d)

Girija Prasad Koirala was chosen as the new prime minister of the interim
government.

Which among the following is the special feature that distinguishes a pressure group
from a political party ?

13.

14.

15.

16.

(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 larger number
of people.

(c)

Pressure groups do not seek to get into power, while political parties do.

(d)

Pressure groups do not seek to mobilise people, while parties do.

Which one of the following is not a political party?

(a)

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BJP

(b)

INC

(c)

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BSP

(d)

BAMCEF

Mention the reforms that Indian democracy needs :

(a)

New laws to ban undesirable things.

(b)

It is important to improve quality of political participation by ordinary citizens.

(c)

Reforms in the administration that will reduce corruption in the political circles.

(d)

All of the above.

Currency notes in India are issued by the :

(a)

Reserve Bank of India

(b)

State Bank of India

(c)

Finance Commission of India

(d)

Government of India

Banks do not give loans :

(a)

to small farmers

(b)

to marginal farmers

(c)

to industries

(d)

without proper collateral and documents

What is foreign investment ?

(a)

Investment made by foreign Governments.

(b)

Investment made by foreign companies.

(c)

Investment made by the foreign MNCs.

(d)

Investment made by the IMF and the World Bank.

When was the Right to Information Act passed ?

(a)

In January 2002

(b)

In March 2004

(c)

In October 2005

(d)

In July 2007

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17.

State any three provisions of the Civil Code of 1804.

OR
Describe the role of women in the Vietnamese struggle during the US intervention.

18.

What was the main issue behind the Khilafat Movement ? Why did Gandhiji support
this ?
1+1=3

19.

Explain three factors that make minerals extraction commercially viable.

20.

Explain any three reasons for the expansion of sugar industry in the southern states of
India.
3x1=3

21.

Agriculture and industry are not exclusive of each other. They move hand in hand.
Justify the statement with any three suitable arguments.
3x1=3

22.

Describe the three main elements of democratic struggles ?

23.

Why is a democratic government considered better than dictatorship ? Explain any

three reasons.
3x1=3

24.

Explain any three main social outcomes of democracy.

25.

What are the challenges faced by countries making transition to democracy under
foundational challenge ? Explain.

26.

The impact of globalization has not been uniform. Explain this statement.

27.

What is the meaning of liberlization of foreign trade ? What does it mean in the Indian
context ?
2+1=3

28.

What is the rationale behind the enactment of Consumer Protection Act, 1986 ?

29.

What are Comsumer forums ? What is their importance ?

30.

Describe any four features of the landed aristocracy class of European Contintent. 1x4=4
OR
What is the meaning of civilizing mission ? What impact did the mission have in Vietnam
under French rule ?
1+3=4

31.

How did people in the urban areas participate in the Non - cooperation Movement ?
3+1=4
Why did the movement slow down here ?

32.

Transport, communication and trade are complementary to each other. Explain with four
4x1=4
examples.

33.

Describe any four functions of political parties.

34.

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

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3x1=3

3x1=3

3x1=3

3
1+2=3

4x1=4

35.

Two features (A) and (B) are marked in the given political outline map of India. Identify
these features with the help of the information given below and write their correct2x1=2
names on the lines provided for them.
(A)

The place where Jallianwala Bagh incident took place

(B)

The place where Indian National Congress Session of Dec 1920 was held

2x1=2

OR
On the same Political outline map of India, locate and label the following cities :
(i)

Ahemdabad The place of cotton mill workers Satyagraha.

(ii)

Chauri Chaura The place of calling off the Non-cooperation Movement.

Note :

36.

The following questions are for the BLIND CANDIDATES only, in lieu of
2x1=2
Q. No. 35.
(35.1)

Name the place where Gandhiji lead the Satyagraha to support the
peasants in 1917 ?

(35.2)

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

Three features (A), (B), (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) Oilfield
(B)

Iron ore mine

(C)

Western terminal station of East - West Corridor

OR

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

Tarapur Nuclear Power Plant

(ii)

Kandla Sea Port

(iii)

Vishakhapatnam, Software Technology Park

Note :

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

(36.1)

Name the inland riverine port

(36.2)

Which National Highway connects Delhi and Mumbai ?

(36.3)

Name the southern terminal station of North - South Corridor

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