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FINAL TERM EXAMINATION (2024-25)

SUBJECT- Social Science (Set- 1)

CLASS - X
TIME: 1.5 HOURS M.M. 40

General Instructions:
 The question paper has 15 questions in all.
 Read question paper carefully.
 Marks are indicated against each question. Internal choice is provided in sub parts separately.
 Do no write anything on question paper.

Tick the correct answer.(1x10=10)

1. There are two statements given below, marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Read the statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): Power sharing can help to prevent conflict in society.
Reasoning (R): Power sharing ensures that different social groups are included in decision-making processes, reducing
marginalisation and fostering inclusivity.
(a) A is true but R is false.
(b) A is false but R is true.
(c) Both A and R are true and R explains A.
(d) Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.
2. Rina, a 28-year-old woman from a marginalized community, is uneducated but adept at making traditional
handicrafts. Her family toils hard to afford two square meals every day.
Accordingly, which development objective would be the MOST crucial for improving Rina's and her kin's well-being?
(a) increasing access to clean energy in Rina's community
(b) reducing the impact of climate change on Rina's community
(c) creating more training opportunities for Rina and other artisans
(d) ensuring that Rina has the same rights and opportunities as men in her community
3. Match the following
A. Reserved Forest i. North Eastern States
B. Protected Forest ii. Andhra Pradesh
C. Unclassed Forest iii. Haryana
(a) (i),(ii),(iii) (b) (iii),(ii),(i)
(c) (i),(iii),(ii) (d) (ii),(iii),(i)
4. There are two statements given below, marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Read the statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): The mission of French Revolutionaries to spread the Idea of Nationalism to the people of Europe.
Reasoning (R): The Revolutionaries met with mixed reactions by the citizens of other European provinces.
(a) A is true but R is false.
(b) A is false but R is true.
(c) Both A and R are true and R explains A.
(d) Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.
5. 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 iii (c) Only iv (d) Both i and ii
6. The Napoleonic Code ___-
(a) did away with all the privileges based on ‘birth and established equality.
(b) Destroyed feudalism in France.
(c) Formulated codes for the army.
(d) Ensured right to property for the privileged class.
7. What statement is true regarding Per Capita Income as an indicator of development.
(a) PCI is the average of total population of country.
(b) It is the only factor to comparison between countries.
(c) It does not consider the disparities of income between the citizen of the country.
(d) PCI is calculated in terms of the currency of that particular State.
8. Which of the following conservation strategies directly involves the community participation.
(a) Joint Forest Management (b) Beej Bachao Andolan
(c) Chipko Movement (d) All of these
9. Area sown more than once in a year plus net sown area is known as:
(a) Net Sown Area
(b) Forest Cover Area
(c) Waste Land
(d) Gross Cropped Area
10. Which would be the most promising source of energy fifty years from now and why?
(a) Petroleum, because it is obtained from fossils.
(b) Solar energy, because it is non-exhaustible resource.
(c) Coal based energy, because it is pollution fee
(d) Forest based energy, because India has abundant forests.

11. Write the answers of any four of the following questions in 30-50 words. (2X4=8)
a. Mention any two Causes of land degradation in India.
b. Describe any instance which states how community plays an essential part in conserving the biodiversity?
c. ‘After the defeat of Napoleon in 1815, European governments were driven by a spirit of conservatism’.
What were the beliefs of conservatives?
d. Explain the concept that states ‘ power sharing is keeping with the spirit of Democracy’.
e. What do you understand by the term ‘Majoritarianism’.

12. Answer any four the following questions in 80-100 words. (3x4=12)
a. Describe the events of French revolution which has influenced the people belonging to the other parts of Europe?
b. ‘Conservation of rapid declining flora and fauna has become essential’. Explain.
c. Explain the contribution of Giuseppe Mazzini in spreading revolutionary ideas in Europe?
d. how is the issue of sustainability important for development? Explain with three examples.
e. Explain Belgian model. What was its effect on the country?
13. Answer the following questions in 100-120. (4X2=8)
a. Describe the process of unification of Germany.
Or
Explain with examples the methods of power sharing.
b. ‘Though the level of income is important, it is not the adequate measure of development’. Justify the statement.
Or
What steps has been taken by the government for conservation of wildlife and forests in India?
14. On an outline map of India colour grade the following. (2X1=2)
a. Alluvial Soil
b. Black soil