DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, GURGAON
MID TERM EXAMINATION (2023-24)
SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE (087)
CLASS: X, 29/05/23
SET-A
Time Allowed: 3 Hours MM: 80
No. of pages: 8+1
General Instructions :
i. Question paper comprises of six Sections – A, B, C, D, E and F. There are 38 questions in the
question paper. All questions are compulsory.
ii. Section A – Question nos. 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
iii. Section B – Question nos. 21 to 25 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2 marks
each. Answer to each question should not exceed 40 words.
iv. Section C – Question nos. 26 to 30 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words
v. Section D – Question nos. 31 to 34 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words.
vi. Section-E - Questions nos. 35 to 37 are case based questions with three sub questions and are of 4
marks each.
vii. Section F – Question no. 38 is map based, carrying 3 marks from Geography (3 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
MCQs (1×20=20)
1. Human Development Report is published by: 1
(a) UNDP
(b)World Bank
(c) IMF
(d)WHO
2. Which of the following statement defines Literacy Rate?
(a) Total literate population divided by total population 1
(b)Total literate population divided by illiterate population
(c) Proportion of illiterate population in the 18 and above age group
(d)It measures the proportion of literate population in the 7 and above age group
3. Which of the following countries has a higher HDI rank than India? 1
(a) Sri Lanka
(b) Nepal
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Pakistan
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4. The sector that converts raw material into finished goods is the 1
(a) Primary Sector
(b) Secondary Sector
(c) Tertiary Sector
(d) Both (a) and (c)
5. Read the data in the given table and find out the average monthly income of Country A. Choose 1
the correct option.
Monthly Income of Citizens of Two Countries (in Rupees)
I II III IV V Average
Income
Country A 10500 9800 9500 10000 10500 ?
Country B 6000 6000 6000 6000 50000
(a) 9500
(b) 10000
(c) 10500
(d) 10060
6. There is a strike by the lorry drivers. They refuse to carry fruits, vegetables, milk etc to the city. 1
This in turn results in scarcity of goods in the city. The farmers also face losses, as they are not
able to sell their goods.
The above example shows the dependence of:
(a) Primary sector on Secondary sector
(b) Secondary sector on primary sector
(c) Primary sector on Tertiary sector
(d) Tertiary sector on Primary sector
7. Find the INCORRECT option/s. 1
I. All goods and services need to be counted to estimate the GDP.
II. GDP is the value of all final goods and services.
III. Value of final goods already includes the value of the intermediate goods.
IV. GDP can be calculated by the sum of the production in both the sectors of the economy.
OPTIONS :
(a) I, III and IV
(b) II and IV
(c) I and II
(d) I and IV
8. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). 1
Read the statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): The spirit of conservatism guided the Congress of Vienna (1815).
Reason (R): Kingdom of Netherland was created to prevent the future expansion of France.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
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9. Match the items given in column A with those in column B. Choose the correct answer from the
options given below. 1
COLUMN- A COLUMN- B
a. When France sneezes, rest of Europe catches cold I. Giuseppe Mazzini
b. Neither a revolutionary nor a democrat II. Otto Von Bismarck
c. Earlier a member of the Carbonari III. Duke Metternich
d. Architect of German Unification IV. Count Cavour
OPTIONS:
(a) a-IV, b-II, c-I, d-III
(b) a-III, b-IV, c-II, d-I
(c) a-II, b-IV, c-III, d-I
(d) a-III, b-IV, c-I, d-II
10. Arrange the following events in chronological order: 1
I. The Act of Union between England and Scotland.
II. The Austrian forces defeated by the alliance of France and Sardinia- Piedmont.
III. The Abdication of Louis Philippe in France.
IV. Signing of the Treaty of Vienna.
OPTIONS:
(a) I, IV, III, II
(b) II, I, III, IV
(c) I, II, IV, III
(d) II, III, IV, I
11. Study the given picture and answer the question that follows: 1
Which one of the following aspects best signifies this image?
(a) Diplomacy of Cavour
(b) Conservative regimes of 1815
(c) Proclamation of German emperor
(d) Suppression by Napoleon Bonaparte.
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12. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Read the statements and choose the correct option. 1
Assertion (A): The availability of resources is not the only necessary condition for the
development of any region.
Reason (R): Not only availability of resources but also corresponding change in technology is
necessary for development of any region.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
13. Identify the most appropriate reason of low proportion of net sown area in Manipur and
Mizoram. 1
(a) Fertile soil
(b) Topography
(c) Industrialization
(d) Lack of water resources
14. ____________ is a category of other forests and wastelands belonging to both government and
private individuals. 1
(a) Unclassed Forests
(b) Wildlife Sanctuaries
(c) Protected Forests
(d) Reserved Forests
15. Which one of the following power-sharing arrangements is also called the system of „checks and
balances‟ ? 1
(a) Power sharing among different social groups.
(b) Power shared among different levels of government.
(c) Power shared among different organs of the government.
(d) Power sharing in the form of political parties, pressure groups and governments.
16. Why did the Dutch speaking community initially resent the French speaking community in
Belgium during the 1950‟s and 1960‟s? 1
1. The French speaking community were in majority in Brussels.
2. The Dutch speaking community were in minority in Brussels.
3. The French speaking community were rich.
4. The French speaking community were politically powerful.
OPTIONS:
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 1, 2, 3, and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) Only 3 and 4
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17. Which one of the following options best signifies this cartoon?
1
(a) Concentration of power and threat to democracy.
(b) Distribution of power and making democracy stronger.
(c) Decentralisation of power.
(d) Concentration of power and effective democracy.
18. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Read the statements and choose the correct option. 1
Assertion (A): The ethnic composition of population in Belgium is complex.
Reason (R): The majority of population is French and the Dutch are in minority.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true.
19. Examine the following pairs that include the level of government and the list of subjects which
can be legislated by these levels. Which of the following pair is NOT correctly matched? 1
(a) Public Health - State list
(b) Forests - Union list
(c) Trade Unions - Concurrent list
(d) Computer Software - Residuary subjects
20. „The Parliament of India on its own cannot make changes in the power sharing arrangements. The
change has to be passed by majority in both the Houses of the Parliament and then by at least half 1
of the state legislatures.‟ The feature of Federalism reflected here is:
(a) Equal distribution of power among all constituent units.
(b) State governments are more powerful.
(c) Decision making based on mutual consent.
(d) The Parliament is not an effective law-making body.
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SECTION-B
VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (2×5= 10)
21. Mention any two steps taken by Zollverein which strengthened the wider nationalist sentiments 2
growing in Europe during the nineteenth century.
22. Why did Mahatma Gandhi decide to launch a nationwide Satyagraha against the proposed 2
Rowlatt Act (1919)?
23. Elucidate with the help of examples any two community driven initiatives to preserve 2
biodiversity in India.
24. Identify the sector of the economy depicted in the given image and also define the same. 2
25. Mention two prudential reasons for power sharing in a democracy. 2
SECTION- C
SHORT ANSWER BASED QUESTIONS (3×5= 15)
26. „People in India hoped that their hardships would end after the First World War was over. But 3
that did not happen.‟ Justify the statement with suitable reasons.
OR
„Mahatma Gandhi believed if Indians refused to cooperate, British rule in India would collapse
within a year, and swaraj would come.‟ Elaborate how non-cooperation could become a
movement according to him.
27. Describe the steps that can be taken to control soil erosion in each of the following areas: - 3
i. Hilly areas
ii. Plain areas
iii. Dessert areas
28. „Over a period of time, with more development, a shift has taken place in importance of the 3
sectors of the economy.‟ Justify.
29. „The power shared amongst different social groups provides a fair share of power for the (2+1)
minority communities and strengthens the unity of a country.‟ Justify with the help of two
examples.
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30. What are public facilities and what is their role in national development? Also give two 3
examples of such facilities.
SECTION-D
LONG ANSWER BASED QUESTIONS (5×4=20)
31. „Culture played an important role in the development of nationalism in Europe during the 18th 5
and 19th centuries. Support the statement with examples.
OR
„The Balkans became the most serious source of nationalist tension in Europe after 1871.‟
Justify with suitable arguments.
32. Raju, a farmer, is shifting to Uttar Pradesh from Western Rajasthan. Being new to the place he 5
needs your help in identifying the soil. Based on the type of soil, suggest him a crop for
cultivation and also mention the important features of the soil which will enhance the crop
production.
33. Explain the democratic policies adopted by the Government of India to practice federalism in 5
our country.
OR
„Unlike Sri Lanka, the leaders of our country adopted a very cautious attitude in spreading the use
of Hindi.‟ Justify the statement with reference to India‟s language policy.
34. What is sustainable development? Why is the issue of sustainability important for development? 5
OR
What is the criterion used by the World Bank to compare the developmental levels of different
countries? Also, explain the classification of the countries based on the same. How is the
criterion different from the one used by UNDP?
SECTION-E
CASE BASED QUESTIONS (4×3=12)
35. Read the given extract and answer the following questions: 4
“…..It is the formation of linguistic states that has allowed India to escape what might have
been a worse fate still. If the sentiments of the native speakers of Telugu, Marathi, et. al. had
been disregarded, what we might have here was: „One language: 14 or 15 nations‟.”
(Excerpt from the article in the Times of India in 2006 by Ramachandra Guha)
35.1 What was feared by some national leaders when the demand for the formation of States 1
on the basis of language was raised?
35.2 Name any two states of India which were created on the basis of language or culture. 1
35.3 „Formation of linguistic states has proved to be a favourable step for India.‟ Explain. 2
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36. Read the given source and answer the questions which follow: 4
The idea of Satyagraha emphasised the power of truth and the need to search for truth. It
suggested that if the cause was true, if the struggle was against injustice, then physical force was
not necessary to fight the oppressor. Without seeking vengeance or being aggressive, a
satyagrahi could win the battle through non-violence. This could be done by appealing to the
conscience of the oppressor. People – including the oppressors – had to be persuaded to see the
truth, instead of being forced to accept truth through the use of violence. By this struggle, truth
was bound to ultimately triumph. Mahatma Gandhi believed that this dharma of non-violence
could unite all Indians.
36.1 Where and why did Mahatma Gandhi devise the new method of mass agitation? 1
36.2 Mention with reason any two Satyagrahas organised by Mahatma Gandhi after returning 2 2
to India.
36.3 How could a Satyagrahi win the battle without violence? 1
37. Read the given extract and answer the following questions: 4
There are some animals and plants which are unique in an area. In fact, India is one of the
world's richest countries in terms of its vast array of biological diversity. This is possibly twice
or thrice the number yet to be discovered. The forest and wildlife resources .is very important of
in our daily life. These diverse flora and fauna are so well integrated in our daily life that we
take these for granted. Lately, they are under great stress mainly due to insensitivity to our
environment. Even if we want to conserve our vast forest and wildlife resources, it is rather
difficult to manage, control and regulate them. In India, much of the forest and wildlife
resources are either owned or managed by the government through the Forest Department or
other government departments, recognizing that only this will secure their own long-term
livelihood. Conservation strategies are not, new in our country. We often ignore that in India,
forests are also home to some of the traditional communities. In some areas of India, local
communities are struggling to conserve these habitats along with government officials.
recognising that only this will secure their own long-term livelihood.
37.1 Name the government agency which manages forests in India.
1
37.2 State any one difference between reserved and protected forests.
1
37.3 Write any two major reasons for the depletion of forest cover and any two ways to
conserve it. 2
SECTION- F
MAP SKILL BASED QUESTION (3)
38. A and B are marked on the given political map of India. Identify and write the correct type of 3
soil on the line drawn near them. On the same political map of India locate and label the
following dams with suitable symbol.
(a) Rana Pratap Sagar Dam
(b) Bhakra Nangal
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