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Test / Exam Name: Sst 4 Standard: 10th Subject: Social Studies

Student Name: Section: Roll No.:
Questions: 50 Time: 01:00 hh:mm Negative Marks: 0 Marks: 50

Q1. The aristocratic class spoke _____ for purposes of diplomacy in high society. 1 Mark
A German B Italian C French D Polish
Q2. What was the Rowlatt Act of 1919? 1 Mark
A Detention after trial for 3 years. B No hearing of cases.
C Detention of prisoners for 3 years without trial. D Allowed detention of political prisoners without trial for
two years.
Q3. When US became new colonial power? 1 Mark
A 1850 B 1870 C 1890 D 1900
Q4. In the 17th century, merchants from towns in Europe moved to the countryside to: 1 Mark
A supply money to peasants and artisans to persuade them B persuade them to settle in towns.
to produce for international markets.
C provide them with small workshops.
Q5. Which scholar expressed a deep anxiety about printing?
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D stop them from working for other companies.
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A Martin Luther B Erasmus O
C Johann Gutenberg D None of these
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Q6. The red soil is red in colour because:​​ TH EM 1 Mark

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A It is rich in humus. B It is rich in iron compounds.

C It is derived from volcanic origin. D It is rich in potash.
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Q7. Many farmers own land which is allotted to them by government: ER Y 1 Mark
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A Against the payment by cash. B Against property in towns.

C Against the payment of revenue.
Q8. Jawaharlal Nehru proudly proclaimed the dams as the ………………
D None of the above. 'S 1 Mark
A Saviours of India. B Temples of modern India.
C Future of India. D Complexes of India.
Q9. Which one of the following countries is the largest producer of rice in the world? 1 Mark
A China B Japan C Philippines D Bangladesh
Q10. Which of the following place is famous for Diamonds? 1 Mark
A Madrid B Tashkant C Kimberely D Ankara
Q11. What are the drawbacks of the weaving sector in India? 1 Mark
A Power supply is erratic. B Hard to sell.
C Lack of buyer. D Lack of exports.
Q12. India has one of the largest road networks in the world, aggregating to about …. lakh km? 1 Mark
A 50. B 56. C 65. D 62.
Q13. As per 2011, which among the following states has the highest literacy rate? 1 Mark
A Maharashtra. B Kerala. C Bihar. D Odisha.
Q14. Assertion (A): In India the primary sector is the largest employer. 1 Mark
Reason (R): The demand of services has increased enormously.
A both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) B both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R)
is the correct explanation of Assertion (A). 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 correct.

Q15. As published in various newspapers, the Experian Credit Information Company of India is going to launch its operation in India 1 Mark
soon. At present the only credit information bureau functional in India is
A AMFI B ICRA C CIBIL D CRISIL
Q16. Benefits enjoyed by companies who set up production units in the SEZs are: 1 Mark
A They do not have to pay taxes for some years. B Reduction in excise duty.
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C Reduced tariffs and barriers. D None of the above.

Q17. Which one of the following laws was enacted by the Government of India in October 2005? 1 Mark
A The Right to Property Act. B The Right to Education Act.
C The Consumer Protection Act. D The Right to Information Act.
Q18. How many times was the constitution of Belgium amended between 1970 and 1993? 1 Mark
A Three times B Two times C Four times D Once
Q19. Which one comes under the State List in India? 1 Mark
A Defence B Currency C Communications D Police
Q20. To provide representation to women in Panchayats and Municipalities, the following step has been taken: 1 Mark
A Reservation for election to half of the seats for women. B Appointment of 1

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women members.
C Reservation for election to 1

3
of the seats for women. D None of the above.
Q21. A party is recognised as a national party if it secures at least six percent of the total votes in Lok Sabha elections or Assembly 1 Mark
elections in four states and:
A Wins at least four seats in the Lok Sabha. B Wins at least three seats in the Lok Sabha.
C Wins at least two seats in the Lok Sabha. D Wins at least one seat in the Lok Sabha.
Q22. Study the given image. Which of the following options best signifies the above cartoon? 1 Mark

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A Problems of two party system. B A car with two steering.

C Problems of a coalition government. D None of the above.
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Q23. Look and the picture carefully and identify to which sector these occupations belong to: ER Y 1 Mark
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A Primary sector. B Secondary sector. C Tertiary sector. D Organised sector.

Q24. Name the Multi purpose project marked as A in the map, built on Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir: 1 Mark

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A Rana Pratap sagar. B Tehri dam. C Salal project. D Bhakra Nangal project.
Q25. Study the given map of India and find out the newly formed Union territories in August, 2019. 1 Mark

A Delhi and Puducherry. B Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir.

C Lakshadweep and Telangana. D Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh.
Q26. 1 Mark
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What type of agriculture is the picture portraying? ER Y

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A Primitive subsistence farming. B Intensive subsistence farming.

C Commercial farming.
Q27. Observe the following image given below:
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D Slash and burn farming
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Transformation of things available in our environment involves an interactive relationship between ………………………………………… ?
A Nature and technology. B Nature, technology and institutions.
C Nature and institutions. D Environment and human beings.
Q28. Look at the picture below. What should be the developmental goals for such an area? 1 Mark

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A Removing slums from this area. B Resettling the poor in the outskirts of the city.
C Improving the living and sanitation conditions for the poor D Constructing multi storey buildings in this area.
living in this area.
Q29. Study the picture and answer the question that follows: 1 Mark

Which of the following aspects best suits the ‘sword’ in the image?
A Heroism. B Symbol of Strength. C Readiness to Fight. D Symbol of freedom.
Q30. Assertion (A): In Belgium, the leaders realized that the unity of the country is possible by respecting the feelings and interest of 1 Mark
different countries.
Reason (R): Belgium favoured Dutch speaking community.
A If both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason B If both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R)
(R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A). is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
C Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false. D Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are false.

Q31. Assertion (A): When the Simon Commission arrived in India in 1928, it was greeted with the slogan ‘Go back Simon’. 1 Mark
Reason (R): The Commission did not have a single Indian member.
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A Both assertion (A) and Reason(R) are correct and R is the O
B Both assertion (A) and Reason(R) are correct and R is not
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correct explanation of A. the correct explanation of A

C Assertion (A) is correct but Reason (R) is wrong
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D Assertion (A) is wrong but Reason (R) is correct
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Q32. DIRECTION: Mark the option which is most suitable: 1 Mark

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Assertion(A): When power is taken away from central and state governments and given to local governments it is called
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decentralisation.
Reason(R): At least one third of all positions are reserved for women in local government bodies. 'S
A If both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) B If both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R)
is the correct explanation of assertion (A). is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).
C Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false. D Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are false.
Q33. Assertion (A): Alluvial soils are very fertile. 1 Mark
Reason (R): Mostly these soils contain adequate proportion of potash, phosphoric acid, and lime.e.
A If both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) B If both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R)
is the correct explanation of assertion (A). is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).
C Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false. D Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are false.

Q34. Consider the following statements regarding power sharing arrangements in Belgium and identify the incorrect one from the 1 Mark
following:
A Equal number of members from Dutch and French B Separate government for Brussels with equal
community in the central government representation of communities
C The State government to be subordinate to the Central D Community government elected by people belonging to
government one language community
Q35. DIRECTION: Mark the option which is most suitable: 1 Mark
Assertion(A): Community government in Belgium allows to share power among religious and linguistic groups.
Reason(R): In India there are legal and constitutional arrangements where by socially weaker sections and women are
represented in the legislatures and administration.
A If both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) B If both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R)
is the correct explanation of assertion (A). is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).
C Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false. D Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are false.
Q36. Assertion (A): Initially Napoleon was welcomed by people but later people lost faith in him. 1 Mark
Reason (R): Increased taxation, censorship, forced conscription into the French armies created hostile situation.
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.
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C A is true but R is false. D A is false but R is true

Q37. Reason for decline of cotton textile export from India to Britain in the early 19th century: 1 Mark
A Imposition of tariff on cotton import into Britain. B Quality of cotton textile was poor.
C Shortage of raw cotton in India. D Cotton producers had found other buyers.
Q38. Assertion (A): India has world class production in spinning. 1 Mark
Reason (R): Weaving is done by handloom, power loom, and in mills.
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.

Q39. What was the reason behind the popularity of woodblock printing in 15th century Europe to print textiles, playing cards, and 1 Mark
religious pictures with simple, brief texts?
1. Demand for books increased, booksellers all over Europe began exporting books to many different countries.
2. Production of handwritten manuscripts was also organised in new ways to meet the expanded demand.
3. Production of handwritten manuscripts could not satisfy the ever-increasing demand for books.
4. Copying was an expensive, laborious and time-consuming business.
A i only. B i and ii. C All of the above. D None of the above.
Q40. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes provided below: 1 Mark
Assertion (A): Democracy is an accountable, responsive and legitimate government
Reason (R): Democracies have regular, free and fair elections and decision-making is based on norms and procedures
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
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B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation
of A. O
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C A is true but R is false. D A is false but R is true.

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Q41. Assertion (A): In India political parties which formed the government represent the majority of seats secured in the elections to 1 Mark
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the House of the People at the Centre and the Legislative Assemblies in the States but not the Majority of votes.
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Reason (R): The elections based on the majority vote system decided the result on the basis of relative majority of votes
secured.
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A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A B Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation

C A is true but R is false

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D A is false bur R is true

Q42. Assertion (A): The First symbol of the new era was cotton. 1 Mark
Reason (R): In Victorian Britain. The industrialists did not want to introduce machines that got rid of human labour and required
large capital investment.
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of B Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation
the assertion of the assertion
C A is true but R is false D A is False but R is true

Q43. Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option: 1 Mark
Assertion (A): Sri Lanka adopted ‘Tamil’ as the official language of the State.
Reason (R): The Govt. of Sri Lanka adopted a series of majoritarian measures.
A Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation B Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
of (A). explanation of (A).
C (A) is true but (R) is false. D (A) is false but (R) is true.
Q44. Mark the option which is most suitable: 1 Mark
ASSERTION (A): Commercial Farming uses higher doses of modern inputs.
REASON (R): Commercial Farming is done on a large piece of land.
A If both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) B If both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R)
is the correct explanation of assertion (A). is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).
C Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false. D Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are false.
Q45. Mark the option which is most suitable: 1 Mark
ASSERTION (A): Public parks, picnic spots, playgrounds in urban areas are community owned resources.
REASON (R): They are accessible to all the people living there.
A If both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) B If both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R)
is the correct explanation of assertion (A). is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).
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C Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false. D Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are false.
Q46. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion and Reason. Read the statements and choose the 1 Mark
correct option.
Assertion (A) Human beings and coal are marked into same categories of resources.
Reason (R) Because both have their origin from living sources and belonging to the biosphere.
Options:
A Both A and Rare true and R is the correct explanation of A. B Both A and Rare true but R is not the correct explanation of
A.
C A is true, R is false D A is false but R is true.
Q47. Assertion (A): Agriculture and industry are not exclusive of each other 1 Mark
Reason (R): The agro industries have given boost to agriculture by raising its productivity
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

Q48. The person who got people from village, ensured them jobs, helped them settle in cities and provided them money in times of 1 Mark
need was known as:
A Stapler B Fuller C Gomastha D Jobber
Q49. Read the following statements about Human Development and choose the correct option: 1 Mark
1. It is the composite Index prepared by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
2. Parameters to measure it are Longevity, Literacy and Per Capita Income.
3. Countries are ranked according to Developed and Low Developing countries.
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4. World Bank also prepares report of Human Development on the basis of Quality of Life.
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A I and II B II and III C I and III D II and IV

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Q50. Study the scheduled languages of India given in table below and find out the incorrect answer from the given options: 1 Mark
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STATEMENT - 4
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SCHEDULED LANGUAGES IN DESCENDING ORDER OF SPEAKER'S STRENGTH - 2011 ER Y

S.No. Language Persons who returned the language as their mother tongue Percentage to total population
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1.
B
Hindi
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52,83,47,193
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43.63
2. Bengali 9,72,37,669 8.03
3. Marathi 8,30,26,680 6.86
4. Telugu 8,11,27,740 6.70
5. Tamil 6,90,26,881 5.70
6. Gujarati 5,54,92,554 4.58
7. Urdu 5,07,72,631 4.19
8. Kannada 4,37,06,512 3.61
9. Odia 3,75,21,324 3.10
10. Malayalam 3,48,38,819 2.88
11 Punjabi 3,31,24,726 2.74
12. Assamese 1,53,11,351 1.26
13. Maithili 1,35,83,464 1.12
14. Santali 73,68,192 0.61
15. Kashmiri 67,97,587 0.56
16. Nepali 29,26,168 0.24
17. Sindhi 27,72,264 0.23
18. Dongri 25,96,767 0.21
19. Konkani 22,56,502 0.19
20. Manipuri 17,61,079 0.15
21. Bodo 14,82,929 0.12
22. Sanskrit 24,821 N

A Hindi - 43.63% B Kashmiri - 0.56% C Kannada - 4.61% D Gujarati - 4.58%

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