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Social Science Grade X SA II Paper
Social Science Grade X SA II Paper
Class - X
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Time : 3 hours
3 U
Maximum Marks : 80
80
Total No. of Pages : 12
Instructions :
1.
The question paper has 36 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
2.
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.
1.
36
2.
3.
1 16 - U
U S U
4.
17 29 - U 80
5.
30
34
U-U U 100
6.
35 2
U 36 3
U-S
1.
What emerged as a force which brought about sweeping changes in the political and
material world of Europe in the nineteenth century ?
(a) The emergence of the nation state
(b) The multi-national dynastic empire
(c) Territorial state
(d) Absolute monarchy
OR
When did the conflict with the U S end in Vietnam and how ?
(a) Peace settlement in Nuremberg in April 1974
(b) Peace settlement in Paris in January 1974
(c) Peace settlement in Hanoi in December 1972
(d
Peace settlement in Vietnam in September 1969.
2.
3.
In which movement did Gandhi see an opportunity to bring Muslims under the umbrella
of a unified national movement ?
(a) the oppressive plantation system in Champaran movement.
(b) A satyagraha movement to support the peasant of the kheda district of Gujarat.
(c) A nation wide satyagraha against the proposed Rowlett Act of 1919
(d) A non-cooperation movement in support of Khilafat as well as swaraj.
4.
Which pact resolved the issue of separate electorates for dalits between Gandhi and
Ambedkar in 1932 ?
(a) Lucknow pact
(b) Nagpur pact
(c) Poona pact
(d) Surat pact
5.
6.
7.
8.
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(d)
Vishakhapatnam
9.
10.
Which of the following is not a way to influence politics by the pressure groups ?
(a) Carrying out information campaigns
(b) Disrupting government programmers
(c) Contest elections
(d) Offer advice to the government.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Name the system in which the double coincidence of wants is an essential feature ?
(a) Barter system
(b) Money economy
(c) Global economy
(d) None of the above
15.
16.
17.
Explain any three measures or practices which created a sense of collective identity
amongst the French people
3x1=3
OR
Explain any three steps taken by the French to achieve their aim to exploit the natural
3x1=3
resources of Vietnam.
18.
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20.
Describe the qualities of four different types of coal found in India. How is coal formed?
2+1=3
3x1=3
Describe any three main features of chemical industry ?
21.
Why is it important for us to improve our weaving sector instead of exporting yarn in
large quantities ?
3x1=3
22.
Give any three differences between popular movement in Nepal and struggle in Bolivia
3x1=3
Why is democracy considered much superior to any other form of government in
3x1=3
promoting dignity and freedom of the individuals ? Give any three reasons.
23.
24.
How does democracy lead to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens ? Explain.
25.
26.
In what three ways has Liberalization of trade and investment policies helped the
globalization process ?
3x1=3
27.
28.
What legal measures were taken by the Government to empower the consumers in
India ?
29.
30.
4
Examine the role of women in the nationalist struggles of Europe
OR
Describe the views of Paul Bernard on the question of development of the colonies.
Mention any three barriers to which were a hurdle in improving the economy of
4x1=4
Vietnam.
31.
32.
Describe any two merits of railways and any two problems being faced by the railways. 2+2=4
33.
34.
Describe the pattern of formal and informal sources of credit in urban areas. Why do
we need to expand formal sources of credit ? Give any three reasons.
1+3=4
3x1=3
3
3x1=3
35.
1+3=4
Two features A and B are marked in the given outline political 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) The place of peasants Satyagraha in Gujarat
(B) The place where salt Satyagraha ended.
OR
2x1=2
Locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols on the same map.
(i)
Bardoli
(ii) Amritsar
NOTE :
Answer the following questions for the BLIND CANDIDATES only, in lieu of
Q. No. 35.
2x1=2
(35.1)
Name the place where Jalliawala Bagh incidence took place
(35.2)
Name the place where salt satyagraha started.
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36.
Three features A, B and C are marked in the given outline map of India. Identify these
features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on
3x1=3
the lines marked in the map.
(a)
Coal mines
(b)
Major port
(c)
Locate and label the following items on the same map with appropriate symbols
(i)
Madurai
(ii)
Tarapur
(iii)
Burnpur
NOTE:
The following questions are for the BLIND CANDIDATES only, in lieu of
Q. No. 36.
(36.1)
(36.2)
(36.3)
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2.
(b)
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(c)
1972
(d)
1969
L U U U ?
(a)
(b)
(c)
U U UU S
(d)
U ?
3.
(a)
U UU
(b)
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(c)
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(d)
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(a)
4.
5.
U U S
(b)
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(c)
1919
(d)
U SU
S UU U Lh UC
1932
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
U U
UU (50 - 60 %)
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(a) UU S
(b) UU U l l
(c) D S 70 %
(d)
6.
7.
(a)
U $
(b)
S U S
(c)
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9.
10.
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(c)
(d)
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(a)
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(b)
(d)
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(c)
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(b)
(d)
8.
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(a)
(c)
15.
(b)
(d)
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1
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(c)
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(d)
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1
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(a)
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(b)
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(a)
16.
S
S
l U U
(b)
(c)
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(d)
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U ScU
3x1=3
U g U U mU U
3x1=3
18.
U S U ?
3x1=3
U U SC
19.
U ? U U U
1+2=3
20.
U l
3x1=3
21.
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3x1=3
22.
U U
3x1=3
23.
U U S h U U UU U
3x1=3
U
24.
U U U U ? SC
25.
26.
U U UU U U ?
3x1=3
27.
U U
3x1=3
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28.
U U UU mU ?
29.
U SC
30.
U UC Z U
U U S
U US U
3
3x1=3
31.
S U
2+2=4
?
32.
U S S
2+2=4
33.
U U ? U U
1+3=4
34.
U U U U S L
1+3=4
U S SU $LU ? U
35.
U U U
(A)
U S
(B)
2x1=2
U mU U U
(i)
2x1=2
(ii)
C U
35
S U
36.
(35.1)
S U
(35.2)
S L
U U U
A, B, C,
2x1=2
U U
U U U U
3x1=3
(a)
(b)
(c)
U S
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U mU U
(i)
(ii)
UU
(iii)
C U
36
(36.1)
U U S
(36.2)
(36.3)
UC
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S U
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