DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL MANPUR

PRE BOARD EXAMINATION

SOCIAL SCIENCE (CODE 087)
CLASS X – SESSION 2021-22

Time Allowed: 2 Hours Maximum Marks: 40

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 ANS. QUESTIONS) (2X5=10)

1. Why did Mahatma Gandhi organize Satyagraha in the Kheda district of Gujarat in 1917? Give
the main reason.
2. Today the world has become a “global village”. Justify this statement.
3. Why is one party system not considered a good democratic system?
4. How do the deposits with banks become their source of income?
5. Examine the impact of liberalization on the automobile industry of India.

SECTION B (SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS) (3X3=9)

6. How do demand deposits have the essential features of money? Explain.

Or
“The credit activities of the informal sector should be discouraged.” Support the statement with
arguments.
7. Explain the circumstances under which Gandhiji decided to call off the Civil Disobedience
Movement in 1931.
8. Examine the role of opposition parties in a Democracy.

SECTION C (LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS) (5X2=10)

9. How are democratic governments accountable to its citizens? Explain with examples
OR
“Democracy is seen to be good in principle but felt to be not so good in practice.” Justify the
statement.
10. Describe any four benefits of Globalisation to the Indian economy.
OR
How does World Trade Organisation facilitate free fair trade for all countries? Analyse with
examples.
SECTION D (CASE BASED QUESTIONS) (4X2=8)

11. Read the given text and answer the following questions:
 During his trial, Bhagat Singh stated that he did not wish to glorify ‘the cult of the bomb and
pistol’ but wanted a revolution in society. ‘Revolution is the inalienable right of mankind.
Freedom is the imprescriptible birth right of all. The labourer is the real sustainer of society …
To the alter of this revolution we have brought our youth as incence, for no sacrifice is too great
for so magnificent a cause. We are content. We await the advent of revolution

Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option:

(11.1) Which of the following leaders supported Bhagat Singh in organizing this revolution?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) C.R. Das
(d) Ajay Ghosh

(11.2) Which organisation did Bhagat Singh organised to support the cause of his revolution?
(a) FICCI
(c) HSRA
(b) INA
(d) INC

(11.3) Which of the following statements was said by Bhagat Singh?

(a) Jai Jawan, Jai Kisaan
(b) Inquilab Zindabad
(c) Simon Go Back
(d) Do or Die

(11.4) Which of the following term clearly described the tendencies of Bhagat Singh?
(a) Moderate nationalist
(b) Radical nationalist
(c) Internationalist
(d) Both (a) and (C)

12. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:

In India, roadways have preceded railways. They still have an edge over railways in view of the
ease with which they can be built and maintained. The growing importance of road transport
vis-à-vis rail transport is rooted in the following reasons; construction cost of roads is much
lower than that of railway lines, roads can traverse comparatively more dissected and
undulating topography, roads can negotiate higher gradients of slopes and as such can
traverse mountains such as the Himalayas, Road transport is economical in transportation of
few persons and relatively smaller amount of goods over short distances, it also provides door-
to-door service, thus the cost of loading and unloading is much lower, road transport is also
used as a feeder to other modes of transport such as they provide a link between railway
stations, air and sea ports.In India, roads are classified in the following sixclasses according to
their capacity.

Answer the following MCQS by choosing the most appropriate option:

(12.1) Which of the following types of roads received special impetus under the Pradhan Mantri
Grameen Sadak Yojana?
(a) National Highways
(b) State Highways
(c) Rural Roads
(d) District Roads

(12.2) Roads linking a state capital with different district headquarters are known as:
(a) National highways
(b) District roads
 (c) State highways
(d) Other roads

(12.3) Which of the following features about Roadways makes it most popular?
(a) Roads can traverse comparatively more dissected and undulating topography.
(b) Roads can negotiate higher gradients of slopes.
(c) Road transport is economical in transportation of few persons.
(d) Road transport is also used as a feeder to other modes of transport.

(a) (1) only (b) (II) only

(c) (II) & (III) only (d) (1), (11), (III) & (IV)

(12.4) In India, ……… has preceded over railways

(a) Waterways (b) Airways
(c) Roadways (d) Both (b) & (c)

SECTION E (MAP SKILL BASED QUESTIONS) (1X3=3)

13. On the given outline Political Map of India, identify the place marked as A with the help of
following information and write its correct name on the line marked near it.

(A) A Place in Gujarat where satyagraha movement for cotton mill workers held.

13.2 On the same given map of India, locate the following:

(A) Talcher Thermal Power plant
Or
Kakrapara Nuclear Power station
(B) Raja Sansi International Airport
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