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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 one of the following is true regarding the ideas promoted by Mazzini ?
(a)

Opposition to monarchy and support to democratic republics.

(b)

To establish liberty and freedom under a monarchy.

(c)

Disintegration of the German confederation under 39 States.

(d)

Censorship of newspapers, books, plays and songs.

OR
Which one of the following is not true regarding the role of women in the liberation
movement in Vietnam ?

2.

(a)

The women played a symbolic role in the Movement.

(b)

Rebel women of the past were celebrated.

(c)

They built airstrips, neutralized bombs and transported cargo.

(d)

They were depicted as warriors and workers with a hammer in one hand a rifle
in the other.

Which one of the following is not regarding the reforms carried out by the Union called
Zollverein ?
(a)

Creation of a network of railways to promote nationalism.

(b)

Opposition to unhindered movement of goods, people and capital in member

states.

(c)

Reduction of tariff barriers in states.

(d)

Reduction of number of currencies in Germany.

OR
Which one of the following is not true regarding the Bounty Programme ?

3.

4.

(a)

It was related to the rat hunt during the spread of Plague in Hanoi.

(b)

The Vietnamese workers were paid for each tail of a rat as proof that it had been
killed.

(c)

It referred to the bountiful rice harvest in the Mekong River Delta.

(d)

The rat catchers only clipped the tail of the rat and released it.

Which one of the following is not true regarding the Rowlatt Act ?
(a)

It barred Indians from carrying weapons and arms.

(b)

It allowed detention of political prisoners without trial, for two years.

(c)

Its aim was to give power to the government to repress political activities.

(d)

It was passed by the Imperial Legislative Council in 1919.

Which one of the following is not true regarding the Khilafat Movement ?
(a)

It aimed at bringing the Hindus and Muslims together in the Non cooperation
Movement.

(b)

It aimed at defending the Ottoman emperors temporal powers.

(c)

Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali led the movement in India.

(d)

It resulted in the restoration of the power of the Khalifa of Turkey.

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Which one of the following is not true regarding wind power in India ?
(a) The largest wind farm cluster is located in Tamilnadu.
(b) Jaisalmer is well known for effective use of wind energy in our country.
(c) Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka have important wind farms.
(d) Andaman Nicobar islands have important wind farms.

6.

Which one of the following is not true regarding the importance of manufacturing
industries ?
(a) They generate jobs in the secondary and tertiary sectors.
(b) Export of manufactured goods brings in forgein exchange.
(c) Manufacturing industries encourage trade and commerce.
(d) The economic strength of a country is measured in terms of the raw material it
possesses.

7.

Which one of the following is not true regarding the Iron and Steel industry in India ?
(a) India is the largest producer of sponge iron.
(b) Most of the public sector undertakings market their steel through the Steel
Authority of India.
(c) Chotanagpur Plateau region has the maximum concentration of iron and steel
industries.
(d) As a leading iron and steel producing country, India does not need to import
steel from other countries.

8.

Which one of the following is not true regarding the changing nature of international
trade in the last fifteen years ?
(a) Exchange of commodities and goods have been superseded by the exchange of
knowledge and information.
(b) There is no restriction in exporting any thing from India.
(c) India has emerged as a software giant at the international level
(d) India is earning large foreign exchange through the export of information
technology.

9.

Which one of the following is not true regarding the outcome of the April 2006 Movement
in Nepal ?
(a) Girija Prasad Koirala became the new Prime Minister.
(b) The new laws increased the power of the king.
(c) The Parliament was restored.
(d) The new laws reduced the power of the king.

10.

Which one of the following is not true regarding the influence of pressure groups on
politics ?
(a) They influence the media and gain public support to influence policies.
(b) They organise protest activities like strikes and disrupt government programmes.
(c) They are sometimes formed or led by members of political parties.
(d) They do not enter into dialogue or discussion with political parties.

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13.

14.

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16.

17.

Which one of the following is not true regarding the government order that makes it
mandatory for an election candidate to declare his details in an affidavit ?
(a)

It aims at reducing the influence of criminals in politics.

(b)

It gives details of existing property and criminal cases pending against a candidate.

(c)

It aims at reducing the influence of money in politics.

(d)

The Election Commission checks these details and cancels the nomination papers
of suspected criminals or if the information is false.

Which one of the following is not true regarding Democracy Reforms ?

(a)

Legal measures can sometimes prove to be counter productive.

(b)

The media should play an active role.

(c)

Legal measures always help in reforming politics.

(d)

Political empowerment and participation of citizens can help.

Which one of the following authorises money as a medium of exchange ?

(a)

Reserve Bank of India.

(b)

Self Help Groups

(c)

The Central Government.

(d)

The President of India.

Which of the following is not true regarding the inconvenience of Barter Exchange ?
(a)

Lack of double coincidence of want.

(b)

Absence of divisibility

(c)

Difficulty in storing wealth

(d)

Availability of money as a medium of exchange.

Which one of the following is not true regarding the World Trade Organisation ?
(a)

It allows free trade to all countries without any trade barriers.

(b)

Its aim is to liberalise international trade.

(c)

It establishes rules regarding international trade.

(d)

WTO rules have forced the developing countries to remove trade barriers.

Who amongst the following is protected through rules and regulations in the market
place ?
(a)

The shopkeepers

(b)

The manufactures

(c)

The consumers

(d)

The suppliers

Enumerate any three features of the conservative regimes set up in Europe following
the defeat of Napoleon in 1815.

OR
The US intervention in Vietnam proved costly to both US and Vietnam. Explain.

18.

What was the impact of the First World War on the economic conditions in India ?

19.

In what ways are some manufacturing industries dependent on mineral

resources ? Explain

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What are the three main reasons for shifting of the sugar mills to Maharashtra in recent
3x1=3
years ?

21.

What is natural gas ? What is its advantage ? Name one region of India where its
reserves are found.
1+1+1=3

22.

Mention examples of single issue and long term movements and distinguish between
the two.
1+2=3

23.

Democracy is an accountable, responsive and legitimate form of government. Explain. 3

24.

Democracy promotes dignity and freedom of citizens. Explain.

25.

How is Myanmar facing the foundational challenge of making a transition to

democracy ? Explain.

26.

In what three ways has foreign trade led to integration of markets across countries ? 3x1=3

27.

What are the various ways in which the Multinational Corporations control production
in other countries ?
3x1=3

28.

Highlight any three problems which a consumer may face in the process of redressal ?
3x1=3

29.

Explain how the Right to Information has empowered the consumer of goods and
services.

30.

What is the significance of 1848 for France and the rest of Europe ? What did the
1+1+2=4
liberals demand ?

OR
What was the Ho Chi Minh trail ? What does it tell us about the Vietnamese war
against the imperialist forces ?
1+3=4
31.

What were the solutions suggested by B.R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi to improve
the conditions of the untouchables in India ? What is the significance of the Poona
Pact in this regard ?
1+2+1=4

32.

Why are metalled roads better than unmetalled roads ? What is the role of border
2+2=4
roads and national highways in transportation ?

33.

State any two advantages of the multiparty system. In what way is an alliance different
form a coalition Government ?
2+2=4

34.

Why do the rural borrowers depend on the informed sector of credit ? What steps can
be taken to encourage them to take loans from the formal sources ? Explain any two. 2+2=4

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35.

Two features A and B are marked on the given outline political map of India. Identify
these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names
2+1=3
on the lines marked in the Map.
(A)

The place remembered for the no-tax campaign.

(B)

The place where the September 1920 session of the Indian National Congress
was held.
OR

Locate and label the following items on the same Map.

(i)

Champaran where the Indigo workers went on Satyagraha.

(ii)

Kheda where the peasant Satyagraha took place.

Note :

36.

The following questions are for the visually impaired (blind) candidates only in
lieu of Q. No. 35.

2x1=2

2+1=3

(35.1)

Name the place which is remembered for the no-tax campaign in Gujarat.

(35.2)

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

Three features A, B and C are marked in the given outline political map of India. Identify
these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names
3x1=3
on the lines marked in the map.
(A)

Terminal station of the East West Corridor.

(B)

Oil Field

(C)

Thermal Power Plant.

OR

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

Kanpur - cotton industry.

(ii)

Kolkata - major international airport.

(iii)

Noida - Software technology park

Note :

3x1=3

The following questions are for visually impaired (blind) candidates only, in lieu
3x1=3
of Q. No. 36.

(36.1)

Name the state where Kanpur, a major centre of the cotton industry is
situated.

(36.2)

Name the state where Kolkata, a major international airport is situated.

(36.3)

Name the state where the Noida Software Technology Park is situated.

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