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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 of the following is not true about the Ho Chi Minh trail ?
(a) It had branch lines extending to other countries of Indo-China.
(b)

It was used to transport men and materials from North to South Vietnam.

(c)

It was used by the Vietnamese rebels and the US troops.

(d)

It had support bases and hospitals along the way.

OR

The main function of the Prussian Zolleverin was to :

2.

(a)

impose custom duty on imported goods

(b)

abolish tarrif barriers

(c)

reduce custom duties

(d)

introduce new rules for trade

The scholars revolt was led by court officials :

(a)

who were angered by the spread of Catholicism and French power

(b)

in the Mekong Delta

(c)

wanting educational reform in Vietnam

(d)

supporting French rule

OR

In Germany the measuring unit Elle was used to measure :

(a)
3.

cloth

(b)

thread

(c)

land

(d)

height

Which of the following was a cuase for the withdrawal of the Non-Cooperation

Movement ?

4.

(a)

Lack of coordination among the satyagrahi.

(b)

Outbreak of violence at Chauri Chaura.

(c)

Gandhiji wanted to start Civil Disobedience.

(d)

Other nationalists persuaded Gandhiji.

Gandhiji in his work Hind Swaraj said that :

(a)

The British must Quit India

(b)

Indians must not cooperate with the British

(c)

The Government must concede the right to make salt

(d)

Indians must be involved in the governance of India

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5.

Which of the following is the highest grade coal ?

(a) Anthracite
(b) Lignite
(c) Bituminous

6.

Minerals are deposited and accumulated in the horizontal strata of which of the
following rocks ?
(a)

Sedimentary rocks

(b)

Igneous rocks

(c)

Metamorphic rocks

(d)

None of the above

7.

The first cement plant was set up at :

(a) Mumbai
(b) Delhi

8.

Which of the following is the deepest and Lrocked port ?

(a) Kolkata
(b) Vishakhapatnam
(c)

9.

(d)

Chennai

(d)

Peat

Kolkanta

Forward Bloc

(d)

Mumbai
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Bahujan Samaj Party

An organized aggregate group which seeks to influence the governments decision

is called :
(a) Pressure group

(b)

Interest group

(c)

(d)

Political party

Sectional interest group

Name the political party that emerged out of mass movements :

(a) DMK
(b) Janata Dal
(c)

10.

Haldia

(c)

(d)

11.

Which of the following countries has a single party system ?

(a) Pakistan
(b) Nepal
(c) China

12.

In which country did the ethnic riots between Serbs and Albanians take place ?
(a) Yugoslavia
(b) India
(c) Pakistan (d) Poland

13.

The functioning of the formal sources of credit are supervised by :

(a) Government of India
(b) Reserve Bank of India

(c)
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Ministry of finance

(d)

(d)

Bangladesh

State Bank of India

In a Self-Help Group most of the decisions regarding savings and loan activities are
taken by :
(a)

Banks

(b)

Members

(c)

Non Governmet Organizations

(d)

Moneylenders

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Entry of MNCs in a domestic market may prove harmful for :

(a) all large scale producers.
(b) all domestic producers.
(c) all substandard domestic producers.
(d) all small scale producers.

16.

The World Consumers Rights Day is celebrated on :

(a) May 15
(b) July 27
(c) March 15

17.

(d) October 2

How did the French seek to dominate the Vietnamese through education ? Explain.
OR

How did French Revolutionaries create a sence of collective identity amongst the French
3x1=3
people ? Explain with examples.
18.

Why did the initial enthusiasm of the merchants and industrialists fade away during
the later stages of the Civil Disobedience Movement ?

19.

Explain any three measures for the conservation of minerals.

20.

Why is cotton textile industry the largest industry in India today ? Give any three
3x1=3
reasons.

21.

How does the industrial pollution degrade the environment ? Explain with three
3x1=3
examples.

22.

In what three ways do the pressure groups and movements exert influence in politics ? 3x1=3

23.

Explain any three conditions that democracies must fulfilt in order to accomodate
3x1=3
diversities and divisions.

24.

Examine any three features on the basis of which maximum number of countries claim
3x1=3
to practise democratic politics ?

25.

What is the meaning of the word challenge faced by democracy ? Mention any two
1+2=3
featuers of the challenge of expansion.

26.

What are Multinational Corporations ? How do they control production in other

1+2=3
countries ?

27.

How can government play a major role in making globalization fair for all ?

28.

Explain any three limitations of the economic redressal process in India.

3x1=3

29.

Explain any three factors which gave birth to the consumer movement in India.

3x1=3

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30.

Describe the factors and developments leading to the US entry in to the Vietnamese
struggle.

OR
Why was the Balkans the most serious source of nationalist tention in Europe after
1871 ? Explain any four reasons.
4x1=4
31.

How did the tribals of the Gudem Hills of Andhra Pradesh interpret Swaraj ? What
was the differences between the beliefs and practices of their leader, Alluri Sita Ram
2+2=4
Raju ?

32.

Efficient means of transport are pre-requisites for fast development. Support the
4x1=4
statement with suitable examples.

33.

Why cant modern democracies exist without the political parties ? Explain any four
reasons.
4x1=4

34.

How does the Reserve Bank of India supervise the functioning of banks? Why is this
2+2=4
necessary ?

35.

Two features (A) and (B) have been shown in the given political outline map of India
with the help of the information given below, identify them and write their correct
names on the lines provided for them in the map.
1+1=2
(A)

The place known for the Movement of Indigo Planters was launched.

(B)

The place where Congress session 1927 was held.

OR

On the given political outline map of India, locate and label the following :
(i)

Dandi. The place where Gandhiji violated the salt law

(ii)

Amritsar. Where massaere of Jallianwala Bagh took place

1+1=2

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

What is Bardoli famous for ?

(35.2)

Where did Gandhiji launch a Satyagraha to support the Indigo planters ?

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36.

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
1x3=3
names on the line marked in the map.
(A)

Cotton textile centre

(B)

Mica mine

(C)

Northern terminal station of North-South Corridor

OR

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

Haldia Sea Port

(ii)

Kalpakkam-Nuclear power plant

(iii)

Bokaro-Iron and steel plant

Note : The following questions are for the BLIND CANDIDATES only, in lieu of
Q. No. 36.
(36.1)
(36.2)
(36.3)

The state of Rajasthan is covered by which national highway ?

Name the state having the highest road density.
Which river has been named as national waterway no.1 ?

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