SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 2021-22

TERM I
CLASS X
SOCIAL SCIENCE - CODE 087
TIME-90 MINUTES MM-40M
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General Instructions:
1. The Question Paper contains four sections.
2. Section A has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions.
3. Section B has 22 questions. Attempt any 18 questions.
4. Section C has 12 questions (Case based). Attempt any 10 questions.
5. Section D contains 2 Map based questions. Attempt both the questions.
6. All questions carry equal marks.
7. There is no negative marking.
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SECTION – A
(Attempt any 20 out of 24 questions)

1. Who among the following was the founder of ‘Young Europe’ underground secret society
in Berne?
A. Giuseppe Garibaldi
B. Giuseppe Mazzini
C. Count Cavour
D. Otto von Bismark

2. Which of the following was the result of the Act of Union, 1707?
A. Unification of Germany
B. Unification of the kingdom of Great Britain
C. Unification of Italy
D. Unification of Vietnam

3. Identify the correct statement with regard to the ‘Zollverein’ from the following options:
A. It was a coalition of Prussian states formed to manage political alliances.
B. Its aim was to bind the Prussia politically into an association.
C. It was a Custom Union at the initiative of Prussia.
D. It helped to awaken and raise national sentiment in Europe.

4. Which of the following countries were involved in the Three Wars with Prussia and ended
with victory and unification of Germany?
A. Austria, Poland and France
B. Austria, Denmark and France
C. Austria, Turkey and France
D. Austria, England and France
5. Identify the ideology under which people demanded freedom of markets in early-
nineteenth-century Europe.
A. Romanticism
B. Liberalism
C. Socialism
D. Rationalism
6. Choose the correctly matched pair about the crops and the areas they are grown in:
A. Groundnut- Assam
B. Tea- Gujarat
C. Coffee- Karnataka
D. Sugarcane – Chhattisgarh

7. The piece of land left uncultivated for the past 1 to 5 agricultural years is called
_________.
Choose the correct option:
A. Barren land
B. Forest land
C. Grazing land
D. Fallow land

8. Which one of the following conferences was convened to discuss environmental

9. India has land under a variety of relief features. Which of the following features ensure
perennial flow of some rivers, provide facilities for tourism and ecological aspects?

A. Plains
B. Plateaus
C. Islands
D. Mountains

10. Which one of the following human activities has contributed significantly in land
degradation?
A. Deforestation
B. Crop rotation
C. Shelter belts
D. Ploughing
 On the political map of India, ‘A’ is marked as a Dam. Identify it from the following 11. Which one of the following countries adopted majoritarianism in their Constitution?
59. options.
A. Nepal
A. Salal B. India
B. Bhakra-Nangal C. Sri Lanka
C. Tehri D. Bangladesh
D. Rana Pratap Sagar 12. Identify the significant reason of power sharing from the following options.

60. On the same map, ‘B’ is also marked as a major Tea cultivating state. Identify it from the A. Reduces socio-economic conflicts
following options. B. Provides ethnic -cultural development
C. Allows people to enjoy specific rights
A. Assam
D. Restricts supremacy of one party
B. Punjab
C. Bihar 13. Apart from the Central and the State Government, Belgium has a third kind of government
D. Gujarat as well. Identify this third kind of government from the following options:
A. Democratic Government
NOTE- The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates in lieu of B. Socialist Government
questions 59 and 60. C. Community Government
D. Liberal Government
59. Which of the following dam is located in Uttarakhand?
A. Salal 14. Which of the following countries is an example of ‘Coming Together Federation’?
B. Bhakra Nangal A. India
C. Tehri B. Sri Lanka
D. Rana Pratap Sagar C. USA
D. Belgium
60. Which one of the following is a principal cereal crop?
A. Rice 15. Why is the power shared amongst different organs of government called as horizontal
distribution of power? Identify the correct reason.
B. Wheat
A. It gives judiciary more power than legislature and executive.
C. Jowar
B. It allows different organs of government to be placed at the same level.
D. Bajra
C. It gives representation to different ideologies at political level.
D. It influences and coordinates in the decision-making process.

16. In India’s federal system, the Central and the State governments have the power to
legislate on all those subjects which are included in the:
A. Union list
B. State list
C. Concurrent list
D. Residuary subjects

17. Which of the following states of India enjoy special powers under Article 371A of the
Constitution of India?
A. Nagaland
B. Rajasthan
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
18. Which one the following is an example of Primary Sector activity? 56. ‘Fertilisers, pesticides and insecticides, which once showed dramatic results, are now
being held responsible for degrading the soil.’ Infer the positive effects of these inputs
A. Baking
noticed earlier from the following statements.
B. Outsourcing
C. Farming A. These inputs have shown increased outputs and productivity.
D. Banking B. These are integral to the process of reducing agrarian losses.
19. Which of the following measures the proportion of literate population in the seven and C. These inputs can cut the amount of harvestable produce.
above age group? D. These are the leading causes of mortality and health problems.
57. There are states in India which are using fertilisers, pesticides and insecticides at excessive
A. Net Attendance Ratio
level to increase their agricultural production. Identify the states which are at prominent
B. Enrolment Rate
level from the following options.
C. Literacy Rate
A. Karnataka and Kerala
D. Drop out Ratio
B. Haryana and Punjab
20. Which one of the following is the correct meaning of ‘Average Income’? C. Punjab and Gujarat
A. The total income of the country divided by its earning population. D. Haryana and Telangana
B. The total income of the country divided by its total population. 58. Food production provides the base for food security and is a key determinant of food
C. The total income of all the residents of the country. availability. Why is this trend shifting towards industrial crops? Choose the correct option
D. The total income from the domestic and foreign sources. in reference to the context.
A. To improve the land use pattern
21. Which one of the following best describes Human Development Index (HDI)? B. To use intensive farming techniques
A. Improvement in science, information and technology C. To improve the fertility of soil
B. Improvement in health, education and income D. To fetch more income and high earnings
C. Improvement in information and communication Section D
D. Improvement in investment, finance and technology
(Attempt both the Map based questions)
22. “Consequences of environmental degradation do not respect national or state boundaries.”
On the given outline map of India, identify the locations with the help of specified
Which of the following is the essence of this statement?
information.
A. Economic development
B. Human Development
C. Sustainable Development
D. National Development A
23. Which of the following examples fall under an organized sector?
A. A daily wage labourer working for a contractor.
B. An engineer getting all employment benefits. B
C. A cleaning staff in a private school
D. A tailor stitching clothes at his home.

24. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005 states a guarantee of
minimum 100 days of employment per year. If government is unable to fulfil these 100
days of an employment, the government would have to-----------------------------------
Choose the correct option:
A. Pay the compensation in lieu of these days
B. Provide another scheme for the same
C. Pay at least 1/3 percent allowance
D. Provide health care as compensation
52. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read SECTION – B
the statements and choose the appropriate option. (Attempt any 18 out of 22 questions)
25. Following image is the personification of Germany commonly associated with the
Assertion A: Regimes of 1815 did not tolerate criticism and dissent.
Romantic Era and the Revolutions of 1848. Identify its name from among the following
Reason (R): Conservative regimes were autocratic. options.
Options:
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.

Read the source given below and answer the questions by choosing the most
appropriate option:
There has been a gradual shift from cultivation of food crops to cultivation of fruits,
vegetables, oil-seeds and industrial crops. This has led to the reduction in net sown area
under cereals and pulses. With the growing population of India, the declining food
Options:
production puts a big question mark over the country’s future food security.
The competition for land between non-agricultural uses such as housing etc. and A. Marianna
agriculture has resulted in reduction in the net sown area. The productivity of land has B. Philip Viet
started showing a declining trend. Fertilisers, pesticides and insecticides, which once C. Germania
showed dramatic results, are now being held responsible for degrading the soils. Periodic D. La Italia
scarcity of water has led to reduction in area under irrigation. Inefficient water
NOTE: Following question is for Visually impaired candidates in lieu of Q25.
management has led to water logging and salinity.
One can infer from the above given information that marginal and small farmers have been Identify the name of the Prussian King who was proclaimed German Emperor in a
53.
pushed out of cultivation. Which one of the following is the prominent cause? ceremony held at Versailles.
A. Food and fruit crops are expensive in market A. William I
B. Shift to multifarious crops according to demand B. William II
C. Periodic scarcity of water in many regions C. Henry VII
D. Soil degradation and extensive Green Revolution D. Louis IV
54. Read the following statements and find the correct from the given options: 26. Which of the following option(s) is/are correct about Balkan nationalism?
I. Indian farmers are diversifying their cropping pattern.
I. The Balkan region became part of the conflict because of the Ottoman Empire.
II. They are shifting production from cereals to fruits, vegetables, etc.
III. Jute is in high demand in the Indian market. II. The region comprised of ethnic groups included Greeks, Serbs, Montenegro, etc.
Options: III. British and ethnic nationalities struggled to establish their identity.
A. I & II Options:
B. II&III
A. I & II
C. III Only
D. II Only B. II & III

55. According to the information given above, there has been reduction in the net sown area C. Only II
under cereals and pulses. Identify the reason. D. Only 1
A. Lack of markets to sell cereals and pulses
B. Earn more income from non-agricultural sector
C. Need of huge labour in cultivating cereals and pulses
D. Availability of more profits from commercial crops
27. Why did the weavers in Silesia revolt against contractors in 1845? Identify the appropriate In 1812, they published their first collection of tales. Subsequently, both the brothers
reason from the following options. became active in liberal politics, especially the movement for freedom of the press. In the
meantime, they also published a 33-volume dictionary of the German language.
A. Contractors did not pay their dues
B. Contractors appointed few on high posts The Grimm brothers also saw French domination as a threat to German culture and
C. Contactors used government policies believed that the folktales they had collected were expressions of a pure and authentic
D. Contractors gave them loans on high interests German spirit. They considered their projects of collecting folktales and developing the
28. Identify the major aspect that helped in the formation of a nation-state in Britain. German language as part of the wider effort to oppose French domination and create a
German national identity.
A. In 1688, the monarch of Britain fought war with English Parliament.
B. The Parliament through a bloodless revolution seized power from the monarchy. 47. Why did the Grimm brothers give the tales a readable form without changing their
C. The British nation was formed as a result of a war with Ireland and Wales. folkloric character? Choose the correct option from the following:
D. The formation of a nation-state in Britain was the result of many revolts.
A. The collection enjoyed wide distribution in Germany.
29. Identify the soil with the help of clues given below – B. It became a model for the collecting of fantasy tales.
 develops in areas with high temperature and heavy rainfall C. It formed the basis for the science of the language.
D. People easily accepted their written adventurous tales.
 is low in humus content
48. The impact of literary contributions of Grimm brothers was widespread. Identify the best
 found in the hilly areas of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu
suitable option depicting the same from the following:
A. Forest soil
B. Yellow soil A. Development of cities and towns
C. Black soil B. Setting up of new political parties
D. Laterite soil C. Promotion of ethnic belonging
30. Which of the following categories of resources can we put Tidal energy in? D. Emergence of socialist ideology

A. Renewable resources 49. Fill in the blank from the given options
B. Non-renewable resources The work of the Grimm Brothers influenced and inspired people to collect tales. They
C. Actual resources believed in a spirit of ____________ and considered it essential for the reflection of
D. Potential resources national identity.
A. Culturalism
31. Consider the following statements on power sharing and select the answer using the codes B. Conservatism
given below: C. Extremism
I. It is good for democracy. D. Liberalism
II. It creates harmony in different groups
50. Why the foreign domination was considered a threat to nation building? Select the best
III. It brings transparency in the governance.
IV. It brings socio-political competition among parties. suitable option from the following in reference to the context.
Options: A. Exploitation of natural resources
B. Erosion of native values and ethos
A. I, II & III
B. II, III & IV C. Violence and mass killing of people
C. I, III & IV D. Spread of new diseases in the country
D. I, II & IV
51. How were the Germans able to connect with their culture? With reference to the above
32. How does Judiciary act as an umpire in a federal nation? context, infer the appropriate option.
A. Judiciary rules over Centre and State A. Through the feeling of formal way of communication
B. Centre and Judiciary work collectively B. Through the feeling of oneness as European community
C. Courts can change structure of Constitution C. Through the feeling of collective belonging among nationals
D. Courts use the power to interpret the Constitution D. Through the feeling of coherence in reference to mannerism
44. According to 2017-2018 data, the share of different sectors in employment (percentage) 33. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read
in India was the statements and choose the appropriate option.
 Primary Sector - 44% Assertion (A): Sri Lanka adopted Sinhala as the only official language of the state.
 Secondary Sector - 25% Reason (R): The government of Sri Lanka wanted to foster their culture, language and
 Tertiary Sector - 31% religion.
Out of the three sectors, why did the ratio of employment in Primary Sector high? Select Options:
the most suitable option from the following:
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
A. Workers in the Primary Sector are underemployed B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
B. Low job opportunities in Secondary Sector C. A is true but R is false.
C. Efforts of labour are not equivalent in all the sectors D. A is false but R is true
D. Outsourcing of job opportunities in Secondary Sector
34. Match the following items given in Column A with those in Column B.
45. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read
Column A Column B
the statements and choose the appropriate option.
I. Information Technology 1. Concurrent List
Assertion (A): Crude oil reserves in the entire world are depleting, we need to find a
sustainable substitute for it. II. Police 2. Union List

Reason (R): Oil and petrol prices are increasing day by day. III. Education 3. State List

Options: IV. Defence 4. Residuary Subjects

A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Choose the correct answer from the option given below:
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. A. I-4, II-3, III-1, IV-2
C. A is true but R is false. B. I-3, II-4, III-1, IV-2
D. A is false but R is true
C. I-4, II-1, III-3, IV-2
46. A man is employed on a food processing farm where he has to do a lot of manual work. D. I-4, II-2, III-1, IV-3
His wife and daughter also help him in his work on the farm every day. Which type of
employment is this an example? 35. Anita is appearing in an examination conducted for recruitment to Central Government
positions. In how many languages as mentioned in the 8th Schedule can she opt to take the
A. Under employment exam? Select the appropriate option.
B. Seasonal employment A. 18
C. Over employment
B. 21
D. Cyclical employment
C. 22
SECTION – C
D. 25
(This section consists of two cases. There are total of 12 questions in this section.
Attempt any 10 questions from this section.) 36. Identify the administrative system of Indian Government with the help of the following
information.
Read the source given below and answer the questions by choosing the most
appropriate option:  Power shared between Central and State Governments to Local
Grimms’ Fairy Tales is a familiar name in Germany. The brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Governments.
Grimm were born in the German city of Hanau. While both of them studied law, they soon  It is called as a third tier of the Government.
developed an interest in collecting old folktales. They spent six years travelling from  The State Governments are required to share some powers and revenue
with them.
village to village, talking to people and writing down fairy tales, which were handed down
through the generations. These were popular both among children and adults.
 Select the appropriate option from the following. List I (Example) List II (Sectors)
A. Federal system A. Courier Tertiary Sector
B. Unitary Federal system B. Fisherman Secondary Sector
C. Decentralised system C. Carpenter Primary Sector
D. Unitary system D. Transporter Secondary Sector

37. Which of the following options prove that India is a quasi-federal state? 41. Read the following data and information carefully and select the most appropriate answer
from the given options:
I. More powers with Centre
II. Residuary subjects with Centre TABLE FOR COMPARISON OF THREE COUNTRIES
III. Equal subjects with Centre and States
IV. Currency and Railways with Centre Monthly income of citizens in 2007 (in Rupees)
Countries
Options: I II III IV V
A. I, III & IV
Country A 9500 10500 9800 10000 10200
B. I, II & IV
C. II, III & IV Country B 500 500 500 500 48000
D. II, III & IV Country C 5000 1000 15000 4000 25000
38. Identify the correct statement/s about the theory of Federalism in the Indian Constitution. Rita is an employee of a multinational company who gets transferred to different countries
I. The Constitution declared India as a Union of States. after every three years of service. She has been given an opportunity to choose any one
II. Sharing of power between the Union Government and the State governments is out of the three countries mentioned in the table above as her next job location. She
basic to the structure of the Constitution. calculates average income of all these countries as per the given data and chooses to be
III. It is easy to make changes to this power sharing arrangement. transferred to Country A.
IV. The Parliament can on its own change this arrangement. Identify the reason for which Rita has chosen country A.
Options: A. Most of its citizens are rich and stable
A. I &II B. Has most equitable distribution of income
B. II & III C. National income of its citizens is higher
C. I & III D. Average income of its citizens is lower
D. II & IV
42. Vijay is undernourished as his weight is 45 kgs and his height is 1.78 meters. Find out his
39. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read Body Mass Index (BMI) from the following options.
the statements and choose the appropriate option. A. 12.6
B. 13.5
Assertion (A): Human Development mentions how much socio-economic development
C. 14.7
has happened in a country.
D. 15.2
Reason (R): Comparison of national income of two countries explains Human A woman works at a sweet shop in her village on a contract basis and gets meagre salary
43.
Development Index. after working the entire day. She doesn’t get any holidays or paid leave, rather her
Options: employer deducts her salary whenever she is absent from work. Find out in which of the
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. following sectors she is working?
A. Primary Sector
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
B. Service Sector
C. A is true but R is false. C. Organized Sector
D. A is false but R is true. D. Unorganised Sector
40. Choose the correct option from the following: