Class 10 - Social Science

Sample Paper - 04 (2024-25)

Maximum Marks: 80
Time Allowed: : 3 hours

General Instructions:

1. The question paper comprises Six Sections – A, B, C, D, E and F. There are 37 questions in the Question paper. All
questions are compulsory.
2. Section A – From questions 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
3. Section B – Questions no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2 marks each. The answer to each
question should not exceed 40 words.
4. Section C contains Q. 25 to Q.29 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each. The answer to each question
should not exceed 60 words
5. Section D – Questions no. 30 to 33 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each. The answer to each question
should not exceed 120 words.
6. Section-E - Questions no from 34 to 36 are case-based questions with three sub-questions and are of 4 marks each. The
answer to each question should not exceed 100 words.
7. Section F – Question no. 37 is map-based, carrying 5 marks with two parts, 37a from History (2 marks) and 37b from
Geography (3 marks).
8. 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 has to be attempted.
9. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.

Section A
1. Why did the Simon Commission come to India? Identify the correct reason from the following options.
a) To suggest changes in the functioning of the constitutional system in India
b) To look into the functioning of the British
c) To control the campaign against the British in cities
d) To initiate salt law in India
2. Water scarcity in most cases is caused by:
a) high population
b) low population
c) over- exploitation
d) low rainfall

3. SOME DATA REGARDING INDIA AND ITS NEIGHBOURS FOR 2019

Gross National Income (GNI per capita)
Country Life Expectancy at Birth HDI Rank in the World (2018)
(2011 PPP )

Sri Lanka 12,707 77 73

India 6,681 69.7 130

Myanmar 4,961 67.1 148

Pakistan 5,005 67.3 154

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 Nepal 3,457 70.8 143

Bangladesh 4,976 72.6 134

As per the data given above which two neighbouring countries of India have low per capita income than that of India, yet
they are better than India in life expectancy?
a) Nepal and Bangladesh
b) Myanmar and Sri Lanka
c) Nepal and Pakistan
d) Bangladesh and Pakistan
4. Which of the following options represents the possible reality of the production of sugarcane, tea, or rubber in India?
i. They are grown in large areas and cover large tracts of land.
ii. Their production generally has an interface of agriculture and industry.
iii. Cultivation is done with the help of capital-intensive inputs and migrant labourers.
iv. It is practised in areas of high population pressure on land.
a) Statement i, ii, & iii are correct.
b) Statement i and ii are correct.
c) Statement ii, iii & iv are correct.
d) Statement ii is correct.
5. The Municipal Corporation officers are called:
a) Sarpanchs
b) Mayors
c) Premiers (Pradhan)
d) MLAs
6. Following are the features of the Belgium model. Identify the incorrect one.
a) The number of Dutch and French-speaking ministers shall be equal in the central government
b) Many powers of the central government have been given to state governments of the two regions
c) There will be third kind of government called ‘community government’
d) No power-sharing among centre-state will done
7. Assertion (A): In a non-democratic setup, the unacceptability of mistreatment towards women would not have a legal
basis.
Reason (R): Individual freedom and dignity, which are foundational principles in democracies, may not have the same
legal and moral force in such systems.
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.
8. Shyamal tells us that every season he needs loans for cultivation on his 1.5 acres of land. Till a few years back, he would
borrow money from the village moneylender at an interest rate of five percent per month (60% per annum). For the last
few years, Shyamal has been borrowing from an agricultural trader in the village at an interest rate of three percent per
month. At the beginning of the cropping season, the trader supplies the farm inputs on credit, which is to be repaid when
the crops are ready for harvest. Besides the interest charge on the loan, the trader also makes the farmers promise to sell
the crop to him. This way the trader can ensure that the money is repaid promptly. Also, since the crop prices are low
after the harvest, the trader is able to make a profit from buying the crop at a low price from the farmers and then selling
it later when the price has risen.How does the trader benefit from this arrangement?
a) The trader offers loans to farmers without any interest.
b) The trader provides free farm inputs to the farmers.
c) The trader charges a low-interest rate compared to the village moneylender.

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 d) The trader earns a profit by buying the crop at a low price and selling it later at a higher price.
9. Power shared by two or more political parties is which kind of government?
a) Central Government
b) Coalition Government
c) Community Government
d) Federal government
10. Study the picture and answer the question that follows:

Who is shown in the above picture?

a) Louis XVIII
b) Guiseepee Mazzini
c) Napoleon
d) Louis Philippe

11. MNCs have been looking for locations around the world that would be cheap for their production. Evaluate the cost-
effective methods adopted by the MNCs by identifying the appropriate statements among the following options:
i. Opting for a cheap manufacturing location.
ii. Setting up a production unit in the proximity of markets.
iii. Hiring highly skilled engineers at cheap rates from developing countries.
iv. Buy up local companies and expand production.
a) All the statements are appropriate.
b) Only statement iv is appropriate.
c) Statements i, ii and iii are appropriate.
d) Statements i and ii are appropriate.
12. Which one of the following is the most popular form of government in the contemporary world?
a) Military Government
b) Dictatorial Government
c) Constitutional Monarchy
d) Democratic Government
13. Regarding the idea of Satyagraha, Arrange the following sentences in the correct order:
i. Mahatma Gandhi successfully organised satyagraha movements in various places.
ii. Mahatma Gandhi returned to India in January 1915.
iii. The idea of satyagraha emphasised the power of truth and the need to search for truth.
iv. Mahatma Gandhi believed that this dharma of non-violence could unite all Indians.
a) i, iii, iv, ii

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 b) i, ii, iv, iii
c) ii, iii, iv, i
d) iv, i, ii, iii
14. Ramanlal is a farmer who sells wheat to a flour mill for Rs 8 per kg. The mill grinds the wheat and sells the flour to a
biscuit company for Rs 10 per kg. The biscuit company uses flour and things such as sugar and oil to make four packets
of biscuits. It sells biscuits in the market to the consumers for Rs 60 (Rs 15 per packet).
With the help of above information, in which category will you classify Biscuits that reach the consumers?
a) Consumer reach goods
b) Final goods
c) Intermediate goods
d) Capital goods
15. Consider the statements given below and choose the correct answer
Statement I: In France, penny chapbooks were carried by petty pedlars known as Chapmen, and sold for a penny, so that
even the poor could buy them.
Statement II: In England, were the Biliotheque Bleue, which were low-priced small books printed on poor quality
paper, and bound in cheap blue covers.
a) Both (i) & (ii) are incorrect
b) Statement (i) is correct and (ii) is incorrect
c) Statement (i) is incorrect and (ii) is correct
d) Both (i) & (ii) are correct
16. X provided his friend with clues regarding the right kind of soil for growing cashew nut. Which of the following clues
from X would be most helpful in determining the ideal type of soil?
Clues:
i. It is the result of intense leaching due to heavy rain.
ii. It is well-known for its capacity to hold moisture.
iii. It turns yellow when it is hydrated.
iv. It is rich in kankur and bhangar nodules.
a) Clue ii and iii
b) Clue i
c) Clue iii and iv
d) Clue ii
17. Which of the following statements will be considered by a political party while shaping public opinion?
Statement i: Raise and highlight issues popular issues.
Statement ii: Launch movements for the resolution of problems faced by people.
Statement iii: Provide access to government machinery and welfare schemes implemented by the government.
Statement iv: Voice different views and criticize the government for its failures or wrong policies.
a) Statement i, ii and iii are right.
b) Statement i and ii are right.
c) Statement iii is right.
d) Only statement iv is right.
18. Which one of the following matters do NOT deal with the Family Laws?
a) Marriage
b) Inheritance
c) Adoption
d) Finance
19. Which of the following is false with respect to the Multi-Party System?

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 a) In this system, the government is formed by various parties coming together in a coalition
b) It is a system where there is a chance of coming to power either on their own or by alliance
c) The United States of America has a multi-party system
d) All of these
20. In a bustling marketplace, Sarah, a shoe manufacturer, sought to acquire wheat for her family. With the convenience of
money, she effortlessly sold her shoes and exchanged the money for the desired wheat, avoiding the complexities of a
direct barter system. The use of money eliminated the need for a double coincidence of wants, streamlining transactions.
Why is the use of money preferred in transactions?
a) Money ensures a unjust distribution of resources
b) Money simplifies the process of buying and selling different commodities.
c) Money helps in storing wealth
d) Money eliminates the need for negotiation and bargaining
Section B
21. Study the map thoroughly and mention the languages that are dominantly spoken in Belgium.

22. Explain any three reasons for the nationalist upsurge in the 19th century Europe.

OR

Explain the role of languages in developing the national sentiments in Europe.

23. Categorise the following as Kharif crops and Zaid crops:
i. Paddy (Rice)
ii. Cucumber
iii. Bajra
iv. Cotton
v. Fodder crops
vi. Muskmelon
24. Name any two subjects that are included in Concurrent List. How are laws made on these subjects? Explain.

Section C
25. Highlight any four innovations which have improved the printing technology from the 19th century onwards.
26. Examine the impact of liberalisation on the automobile industry of India.

OR

"The iron and steel industry is the basic as well as heavy industry." Support the statement with three points.

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27. Suggest any five ways to provide more employment opportunities in rural areas.
28. Differentiate between Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat.
29. How is tertiary sector different from the other two sectors of economic activities? Explain.
Section D
30. Differentiate between metallic and non-metallic minerals with examples.

OR

How is the per capita consumption of electricity considered as an index of development? Explain with examples.
31. How had revolutionaries spread their ideas in many European states after 1815. Explain with examples.

OR

In Britain, the formation of the nation-state was not the result of a sudden upheaval or revolution. Validate the statement
with relevant arguments?
32. Define multi-party system. Explain its merits and demerits.

OR

Why do we need political parties? Highlight any five reasons.

33. Cheap and affordable credit is crucial for the country’s development. Justify the statement.

OR

How are deposits with the bank beneficial for individual as well as for the nation? Explain with examples.
Section E
34. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow:
In the countryside, rich peasant communities were active in the movement. Being producers of commercial crops, they
were very hard hit by the trade depression and falling prices. As their cash income disappeared, they found it impossible
to pay the government’s revenue demand. And the refusal of the government to reduce the revenue demand led to
widespread resentment. These rich peasants became enthusiastic supporters of the Movement, organising their
communities, and at times forcing reluctant members, to participate in the boycott programmes. For them, the fight for
swaraj was a struggle against high revenues. But they were deeply disappointed when the movement was called off in
1931 without the revenue rates being revised. So when the movement was restarted in 1932, many of them refused to
participate. The poorer peasantry was not just interested in the lowering of the revenue demand. Many of them were
small tenants cultivating land they had rented from landlords. As the Depression continued and cash incomes dwindled,
the small tenants found it difficult to pay their rent. They wanted the unpaid rent to the landlord to be remitted. They
joined a variety of radical movements, often led by Socialists and Communists. Congress was unwilling to support ‘no
rent’ campaigns in most places. So the relationship between the poor peasants and the Congress remained uncertain.
i. Name the peasant communities that were active in the movement. (1)
ii. Why was Congress unwilling to support ‘no rent’ campaigns in most places? (It might upset the rich peasants and
landlords.(1)
iii. What did Swaraj meant for the rich peasants? (2)
35. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow:
A dam is a barrier across flowing water that obstructs, directs or retards the flow, often creating a reservoir, lake or
impoundment. "Dam" refers to the reservoir rather than the structure. Most dams have a section called a spillway or weir
over which or through which it is intended that water will flow either intermittently or continuously. Dams are classified
according to structure, intended purpose or height. Based on structure and the materials used, dams are classified as

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 timber dams, embankment dams or masonry dams, with several subtypes. According to the height, dams can be
categorised as large dams and major dams or alternatively as low dams, medium height dams and high dams.
i. What does the word 'Dam' actually refer to? (1)
ii. Mention any one benefit of a Multi-purpose River Valley Project. (1)
iii. How have multi-purpose river valley projects a cause of social movements? Explain. (2)
36. Read the following text carefully 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 of 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.
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. For development, people look at a
mix of goals. It is true that if women are engaged in paid work, their dignity in the household and society increases.
However, it is also the case that if there is respect for women there would be more sharing of housework and a greater
acceptance of women working outside. A safe and secure environment may allow more women to take up a variety of
jobs or run a business. Hence, the developmental goals that people have are not only about better income but also about
other important things in life.
i. Explain how people look at a mix of goals for development with an example. (1)
ii. That which cannot be measured is not important for development. State a reason either in favour or against the
statement. (1)
iii. Mention any two important developmental goals besides seeking more income. (2)
Section F
37. (a) Two places A and B have been marked on the given outline map of India. Identify them and write their correct names
on the lines drawn near them.
A. The place where Indian National Congress session was held in September, 1920.
B. The place associated with Jallianwala Bagh Incident.

(b) On the same outline map of India locate and label any four of the following with suitable Symbols. (any three)
i. Kochi - Major Sea Port
ii. Pune - Software Technology Park
iii. Durg– Iron Ore Mines
iv. Naraura - Nuclear Power Plant
v. Chhatrapati Shivaji - International Airport

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