MSD/2024-25/Class X/Social Science/Assignment/PG 1 of 5

Class: X
Subject: Social Science
Session: 2024-25 ASSIGNMENT

“Reach high, for stars lie hidden in you. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.”

– Rabindranath Tagore

Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Which of the following statements accurately describes a “community government”?
i. ‘Community government’ is elected by people belonging to one language community – Dutch,
French and German-speaking – no matter where they live.
ii. This government has the power regarding cultural, educational and language-related issues.
iii. This government has the power regarding economical, educational and language-related issues.
iv. ‘community government’ is elected by people belonging to one language community – Dutch,
Spanish and German-speaking – no matter where they live.

A. Only i B. Only ii
C. Only iii D. Both i and ii

2. Match the following:

A)Reserved Forests i)North Eastern States

B)Protected Forests ii)Andhra Pradesh
C)Unclassed Forests iii)Haryana
A. A(i), B(ii), C(iii) B. A(iii), B(ii), C(i)
C. A(i), B(iii), C(ii) D. A(ii),B(iii),C(i)

3. Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) indicates the number of children that die before the age of________
as a proportion of 1000 live children born in that particular year.

A. Four years B. Two years

C. One year D. Three years
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4. Which type of soil in India is most widespread and important?

A. Red soil B. Laterite soil

C. Arid soil D. Alluvial soil

5. Read the data given below and answer the question.

Infant mortality rate per Literacy rate%

State 1000 live births (2018) (2017-18)

Haryana 30 82

Kerala 7 94

As per the data given above, why has Kerala a low infant mortality rate?

A It has adequate provision of basic health and educational facilities.

B. It has adequate provision of basic health and cultural facilities.
C. It has adequate provision of basic social and educational facilities.
D.It has adequate provision of basic health and technical facilities.

6. Materials in the environment which have the potential to satisfy human needs but human
beings do not have appropriate technology to access them are called__________.
A. Potential resource B. Developed resource
C. Stock D. Reserves

7. If the Body Mass Index (BMI) is ___________then the adult person would be considered
undernourished.

A. less than 18.5 B. less than 25.5

C. less than 10.5 D. less than 28.5

8. Which demand of the Srilankan Tamils was repeatedly denied?

A. Their demand for more autonomy to provinces populated by the Tamils.

B. Their demand for the right to vote.
C. Their demand for freedom of expression.
D. Their demand of separate electorate
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9. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both statements
and choose the correct option:
Assertion: Power sharing is desirable.
Reason: Power sharing is good because it helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social
groups.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of
Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.

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

Besides seeking more income, one way or the other, people also seek things like equal treatment,
freedom, security, and respect for others. They resent discrimination. All these are important
goals. In fact, in some cases, these may be more important than more income or more
consumption because material goods are not all that you need to live. Money, or material things
that one can buy with it, is one factor on which our life depends. But the quality of our life also
depends on non-material things mentioned above. If it is not obvious to you, then just think of the
role of your friends in your life. You may desire their friendship. Similarly, there are many things
that are not easily measured but they mean a lot to our lives. These are often ignored. However, it
will be wrong to conclude that what cannot be measured is not important. Consider another
example. If you get a job in a far off place, before accepting it you would try to consider many
factors, apart from income, such as facilities for your family, working atmosphere, or opportunity
to learn. In another case, a job may give you less pay but may offer regular employment that
enhances your sense of security. Another job, however, may offer high pay but no job security and
also leave no time for your family. This will reduce your sense of security and freedom.

1. Do you think an enhanced income is the only goal of one’s life? Substantiate your answer with
illustrations.

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2.Which factors would you consider before you accept a job?

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11. Answer the following questions:

A) My friend’s grandfather had gone to Belgium during the 1950's and 1960’s and worked in a
chocolate factory. He expressed that ‘he witnessed tensions between the Dutch speaking and
French-speaking communities during this time in Belgium’. Justify his statement with two reasons.
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B) Mr. Y, an entrepreneur, is considering establishing a manufacturing unit in his hometown. He aims

to create job opportunities and contribute to the local economy. Describe how the Human
Development Index (HDI) can guide Mr. Y in evaluating the developmental aspects of his region for
sustainable growth.

C) ‘Tiger is one of the key wildlife species in the faunal web. In 1973, the authorities realized that the
faunal web. In 1973, the authorities realized that the tiger population had dwindled to 1,827 from
An estimated 55,000 at the turn of the century’.

i) What are the major threats to tiger population?

ii) Mention the names of some of the tiger reserves in India.
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D) Radha once visited a desert town in Rajasthan where she saw that people are struggling hard to get
drinking water and water for other purposes is also scarce. She realized that in her city people waste
a huge quantity of water. She decided to raise awareness in her city related to conservation of
resources such as water.
Examine the major problems caused by indiscriminating use of resources.
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E) Write the important features of Joint Forest Management (JFM) Programme.

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On the Political outline map of India, locate and label the following with appropriate symbols.
1. Regions covered under Alluvial soil.
2. Regions covered under Laterite soil.
3. Regions covered under Black soil.
4. Soil type that is formed where the rainfall is low.
5. Soil type found mainly in hill slopes.