NALANDA ENGLISH MEDIUM HIGH SCHOOL,

VIDYARANYAPURAM, MYSURU-08
SSLC SCHOOL LEVEL PREPARATORY EXAMINATION
2022-2023
SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE
CLASS - X- Standard Marks -80

I) Four choices are given for each of the following questions/incomplete statement. Choose
the correct answer and write the complete answer along with its letter of alphabet:
(8x1=8)

1. A political Anarchy broke out in Punjab due to ________

a) Dalhousi came to India b) Death of king Ranjithsingh
c) British abolished the peshwa d) Wellesly resigned to his post.

2. Japan attacked the American Naval Centre at _________________

a) Los Angelis b) Gauntamono bay c) Pearl Harbour d) Alaska.

3. Which programme was launched for the development of rural women?

a) Mahila mandalas b) Stree Shakti c) Yuvathi mandalas d) Women cooperation.

4. The ‘Prohibition of Child Labour Act’ came into practice is in the year _______
a) 1986 b) 1987 c) 1988 d) 1989

5. Untouchability is a stigma on Hindu religion’. This was told by_______

a) Dr B R Ambedkar b) Vivekananda c) Gandhiji d) JyotibaPhule.

6. Which power resources is called “Liquid gold”

a) Coal b) Petroleum c) Atomic power d) Solar power

7. ‘SuvarnaGramodayaYojana’ is to provide
a) Electricity b) House c) Employment d) Basic facilities

8. Who serve as the “Spark plug” in the economy’s engine?

a) Producers b) Goods c) Merchants d) Entrepreneur.

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II) Answer the following in a sentence each: (8x1=8)
9. Who introduced the administration of civil services?
10. What is the aim of Shuddi movement?
11. What is Lokayukta?
12. What is mob?
13. Which is the recently formed landmass in India?
14. What is meant by Wildlife sanctuaries?
15. What is post-harvest technology?
16. Who issue National Savings Certificate?

III) Answer the following questions: (2x8=16)

17. What were the conditions of Srirangapatanam treaty?
18. Describe the manner in which Pondicherry was liberated from the French.
19. Suggest some precautions to check/curb communalism
Or
Mention the landmarks for the human rights in the history of the World.
20. What are the measures for removal of unemployment?
Or
Explain Appiko movement
21. Indian agriculture gambling with the monsoon winds. ‘Discuss
22. What are the precautionary measures to be taken during earthquake?
23. Which are the steps taken to eradicate poverty?
24. What are the types of Bank Accounts?

IV) Answer the following questions: (3x9=27)

25. What were the effects of British Land taxes?
26. Which are the reforms brought about by Annie Besant?
Or
Explain the reforms propagated by SatyashodhakSamaj.
27. Make a list of the reasons for the failure of the revolt.
28. Explain the relationship between India and Russia.
29. What are the differences between organized and unorganized workers?
30. What is Soil erosion? What are the causes for soil erosion?
Or
What are the suggestions for conservation of forests?
31. Why GPS is called ‘path finder’?
32. ‘Women Self-Help Groups’ playing a very significant role in organizing poor rural women
and making them financially independent’ Discuss

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 Or
What is fiscal deficit? Mention the four kinds of fiscal deficit.
33. What are the functions of a bank?
Or
Explain the importance of an entrepreneur.

V) Answer the following questions: (4x4=16)

34. Explain the Farmers and Labours protests Farmers protests.
35. What were the methods followed by Hitler to Kill Jews People?
Or
Describe non-co-operation movement.
36. What is meant by smuggling? What are your suggestions to control it?
37. Explain the role of horticulture and Floriculture in the development of agriculture.

VI) 38. Draw an outline map of India and mark the following: (1+4=5)
a) 82 ½ 0 E longitude.
b) New Mangalore port
c) Aravallis.
d) Hirakudproject

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