MOCK TEST PAPER 2021-22

TERM II
CLASS X
SOCIAL SCIENCE

TimeAllowed: 2 Hours MaximumMarks: 40

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General Instructions:
I. This Question paper is divided into five sections-Section A, B, C, D and E.
II. All questions are compulsory.
III. Section-A: Question no. 1 to 5 are very short answer type questions of 2 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 40 words.
IV. Section-B: Question no. 6 to 8 are short answer type questions, carrying 3 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 80 words.
V. Section-C: Question no. 9 and 10 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words.
VI. Section-D: Question no. 11 and 12 are Case Based questions.
VII. Section-E: Question no. 13 is map based, carrying 3 marks with two parts, 13.1 from
History (1 mark) and 13.2 from Geography (2 marks).
VIII. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been
provided in a few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions have to be
attempted.
IX. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question,
wherever necessary.

SECTION-A
Very Short Answer Questions 2X5 =10

1. The Northern plains provide favorable conditions for the growth of a railway. Mention
any two.
2. Rich peasants supported the Civil Disobedience Movement initially. Mention one reason
for their support. Why did they withdraw later?
3. How can political parties ensure gender equality?
4. Classify the industry on the basis of bulk and weight of raw material and finished goods.
5. Read the given data and answer the following questions:

5.1 Why do rich households borrow mostly from formal sector credit sources?

5.2 What are some of the sources of informal credit.

Section-B
Short Answer Type Questions 3x3 = 9

6. Describe any three major problems faced by the peasants of Awadh in the days of
Non-Cooperation Movement.
OR
How did Mahatma Gandhi successfully organise Satyagraha movements in various places
just after arriving in India? Explain by giving three examples.
7. The RBI sees that the banks give loans not just to profit making businesses and traders
but also to small cultivators, small scale industries, to small borrow etc. What are the
other functions of the RBI?
8. How are political parties recognised as regional and national parties in India?
 Section-C
Long Answer Type Questions 5x2 = 10

9. Democracy does not appear to be very successful in reducing economic inequalities.

Justify the statement.
OR
What are the differences between Democracy and Dictatorship in the decision making
process?
10. How foreign trade helps in the Integration of the market? Explain.
OR
How can the government of India play a major role to make globalisation more fair?
Explain with examples.

Section-D
Case Based Questions 4x2 = 8

11. Read the source given below and answer the question that follow -
India has the second largest installed capacity of spindles in the world, with 43.13 million
spindles (2011 - 12) after China. Since the mid-eighties, the spinning sector has received
a lot of attention. We have a large share in the world trade of cotton yarn, accounting for
one fourth of the total trade. However, our trade in garments is only 4 percent of the
world’s total. Our spinning mills are competitive at the global level and capable of using
all the fibers we produce. The weaving, knitting and processing units cannot use much of
the high quality yarn that is produced in the country. There are some large and modern
factories in these segments, but most of the production is in fragmented small units,
which cater to the local market. This mismatch is a major drawback for the industry. As a
result, many of our spinners export cotton yarn while apparel/garment manufacturers
have to import fabric.
 a. Which country in the world has the largest installed capacity of spindles? 1

b. How can we say that the Indian textile industry is yet to realize its full potential? 2

c. What can be a step to enhance the performance of our weaving, knitting and
processing units? 1

12. Read the passage below and answer the following questions:
In February 1922, Mahatma Gandhi decided to withdraw the Non-Cooperation
Movement. He felt the movement was turning violent in many places and satyagrahis
needed to be properly trained before they would be ready for mass struggles. Within the
Congress, some leaders were by now tired of mass struggles and wanted to participate in
election to the provincial councils that had been set up by the Government of India Act of
1919.
a. Why did some of the Congress leaders decide to participate in the provincial 1
elections?

b. Which party was formed within the Congress to argue for a return to council 2
politics? Who formed the party?

c. Why did Mahatma Gandhi withdraw from the Non-Cooperation Movement? 1

Map Skill Based Question

13. 13.1 One place (A) has been marked on the given outline map of India. Identify it and
write its correct name on the line drawn near it.

A. Place where the cotton mill workers organised Satyagraha in 1918. 1

13.2. On the same outline map of India locate and label: 2
I. Ramagundam thermal power plant
OR
Thiruvananthapuram software technology park
II. Rajiv Gandhi international airport