ODISHA ADARSHA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN
HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION, 2024-25
SOCIAL SCIENCE(087)
Roll No Class: X
Maximum marks: 80 Time Allowed: 03 Hours
General Instructions:
i. 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.
ii. Section A – From question 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
iii. Section B – Question no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2 marks each. Answer to
each question should be from 30-40 words.
iv. Section C contains Q.25to Q.29 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each
question should be from 40-60 words
v. Section D – Question no. 30 to 33 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each. Answer to each
question should be from 100-120 words.
vi. Section-E - Questions no from 34 to 36 are case based questions with three sub questions and are of 4 marks
each. Answer to each question should be from 80-100 words.
vii. 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).
viii. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in 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 (1X20=20)
1. Consider the following statements regarding language policy of Indian Federation. (1)
(i) Hindi was identified as the official language.
(ii) Besides Hindi, there are 21 other languages recognised as scheduled languages.
(iii) English can be used along with Hindi for official purpose.
Options:
(a) (i) and (iii)
(b) (i) and (ii)
(c) Only (i)
(d) (i),(ii) and (iii)
2. Arrange the following in chronological order: (1)
i. Coming of Simon Commission to India
ii. Demand of Purna Swaraj in Lahore Session of INC
iii. Government of India Act, 1919
iv. Champaran Satyagraha
Options:
(a) iii-ii-iv-i
(b) i-ii-iv-iii
(c) ii-iii-i-iv
(d) iv-iii-i-ii
3.Who was represented as postman in this image? (1)
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(a) Otto Von Bismarck
(b) Napoleon Bonaparte
(c) Giuseppe Mazini
(d) Giuseppe Garibaldi
Note: The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 3
What does a blindfolded woman carrying a pair of weighing scales symbolise?
(a) Peace
(b) Equality
(c) Justice
(d) Liberty
4. In dealing with power sharing, which one of the following statements is NOT correct about democracy? (1)
(a) People are the source of all political power.
(b) In a democracy, people rule themselves j through institutions of self-governance.
(c) In a democracy, due respect is given to diverse groups and views that exist in a society.
(d) In a democracy, if the power to decide is dispersed, it is not possible to take quick decisions and enforce them.
5. Study the table given below and answer the following question. (1)
SOME COMPARATIVE DATA ON HARYANA, KERALA AND BIHAR
STATE Infant Mortality Rate per Literacy Rate % Net Attendance Ratio
100 live births (2015- 2011 (per 100 persons)
2016) secondary stage (age 14
and 15 years) 2013-14
Haryana 36 82 61
Kerala 12 94 83
Bihar 42 62 43
Calculate the difference in literacy rate of Kerala and Bihar.
(a) 44
(b) 32
(c) 60
(d) 49
6. Employment figures of a country are based on data collected from 5-yearly survey on employment and
unemployment. Which organisation conducts this survey? (1)
(a) NSSO—National Sample Survey Organisation
(b) NREGA 2005—National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005
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(c) ILO — International Labour Organisation
(d) Census of India
7. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).Read both statements carefully and
choose the correct answer from the below: (1)
Assertion (A) : Biochemical inputs and irrigation are used for obtaining higher production.
Reason (R): Doses of biochemical input are used to grow crops rapidly
(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 correct but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong but R is correct.
8. When we speak of gender divisions, we usually refer to: (1)
(a) Biological difference between men and women
(b) Unequal roles assigned by the society to men and women
(c) Unequal child sex ratio
(d) Absence of voting rights for women in democracies.
9. What does satyagraha mean? Choose one from j the following options. (1)
(a) ‘Satyagraha’ means use of physical force to inflict pain while fighting.
(b) ‘Satyagraha’ does not inflict pain, it is a : non-violent method of fighting against oppression.
(c) ‘Satyagraha’ means passive resistance and is a weapon of the weak.
(d) ‘Satyagraha’ was a racist method of mass agitation.
10. Which of the following is incorrect regarding a unitary government? (1)
(a) There is either only one level of government or the sub-units are subordinate to the central
government.
(b) The central government can pass on orders to the provincial government.
(c) A state government is conservable to central government.
(d) The powers of state governments are guaranteed by the Constitution.
11. Life expectancy at birth means ? (1)
(a) average expected length of life of a person at the time of birth
(b) average expected length of life of a person at the time of death
(c) average expected length of a child at the time of birth
(d) None of the above
12. Who played the leading role in the unification of Germany? (1)
(a) German Emperor (formerly King of Prussia) — Kaiser William I.
(b) Otto Von Bismarck (Prussian Chief Minister).
(c) Johann Gottfried Herder — German philosopher.
(d) Austrian Chancellor — Duke Metternich
13. Match the following conditions with the different crops growth: Crop Ideal condition. (1)
A. Rice (i) Temperature- 25°C, Rainfall- 100 cm-200 cm.
B. Wheat (ii) Temperature- 20-25°C, Rainfall- 50 cm-75 cm
C. Maize (iii) Temperature- 21-27°C, Rainfall- 50 cm-75 cm
D. Pulses (iv) Temperature- 20-25°C, Rainfall- 50 cm-75 cm
(a) A-(iii), B-(iv), C-(i), D-(ii)
(b) A-(iii), B-(iv), C-(ii), D-(i)
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(c) A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(iv)
(d) A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iv), D-(iii)
14. Which of the following activities does not belong to the primary sector? (1)
(a) Banking
(b) Fishing
(c) Mining
(d) Forestry
15. Which one of the following is not responsible for the decline in India’s biodiversity? (1)
(a) Mining activities
(b) Hunting and poaching
(c) Forest fire
(d) Afforestation
16. Who issues the currency notes in India? (1)
(a) Currency notes are issued by the Finance Commission.
(b) All the nationalized banks can issue the currency notes.
(c) Only Reserve Bank of India can issue currency notes.
(d) Any individual or organization can issue currency notes with the permission of the govt.
17. “M” gave his friend clues about a type of soil that suits for growing cotton. Which of the following clues
provided by "M" would be most useful in identifying the ideal type of soil? (1)
Clues:
i. It is well-known for its capacity to hold moisture.
ii. It turns yellow when it is hydrated.
iii. It is rich in kankur and bhangar nodules.
iv. It is a well-drained loamy soil.
a. Clue i
b. Clue i and iii
c. Clue i and ii
d. Clue iv
18. Which of the following statements is not true? (1)
(a) In Belgium, leaders realised that unity of the country is possible only by sharing power
(b) In Sri Lanka, the majority community wants to force domination over others
(c) In Sri Lanka, the demand for more autonomy to provinces populated by Tamils has been granted
(d) Division of Belgium along linguistic lines was averted due to power sharing
19. Which period saw the rise of regional political parties in many states of the country? (1)
(a) Period after 1990
(b) Period after 2000
(c) Period after 1980
(d) Period after 1970
20. In which system of elected bodies about one-third seats are reserved for women? (1)
(a) Panchayats and Municipals
(b) Lok Sabha
(c) State Assemblies
(d) None of these
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SECTION - B
VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS: (2X4=8)
21. How did Gandhiji view religion and politics? (2)
22. Explain the objectives of National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005. (2)
OR
What is national development? What are the aspects covered under the national development?
23. Is it possible that an area or region may have ample water resources but is still facing water scarcity? If yes,
how? (2)
24. ‘The pre-modern world shrank greatly in the 16th century.’ Explain. (2)
SECTION - C
SHORT ANSWER BASED QUESTIONS: (3X5=15)
25. Explain any three problems faced by the peasants of Awadh. (3)
OR
Explain any three effects of the Non-cooperation Movement on the economy of India.
26. The Indian constitution provides three lists to distribute the legislativepower. State any two subjects that
are included in the union list. In which list the subject “Education” is included and why? (3)
27. What are secondary activities? Explain with examples. (3)
28. Describe the ethnic composition of Belgium. (3)
29. What is commercial farming? Mention its major features. (3)
SECTION - D
LONG ANSWER BASED QUESTIONS: (5X4=20)
30. Explain the process of unification of Italy. (5)
OR
Why was the decade of 1830s known as the great economic hardship in Europe? Explain the reasons.
31. Write the main characteristics of intensive subsistence farming. (5)
OR
What are ‘Institutional Reforms’? Enlist various institutional reforms taken by the Indian Government to bring about
improvements in agriculture
32. Why should credit at reasonable rates from the banks and cooperatives be available for all ? (5)
OR
What are the modern forms of money? Why is the ‘rupee’ widely accepted as a medium of exchange? Explain
reasons.
33. What were the reasons for the alienation of Sri Lankan Tamils? What was the effect of this on the country?
OR
What measures were adopted by the Belgian leaders to accommodate regional differences and cultural
diversities? (5)
SECTION - E
CASE BASED QUESTIONS: (4x3=12)
34. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:
Emboldened with this success, Gandhi ji in 1919 decided to launch a nationwide Satyagraha
Against the proposed Rowlatt Act (1919). This act had been hurriedly passed through the
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Imperial Legislative Council despite the united opposition of the Indian members. It gave the government
enormous power to repress political activities and allowed detention of political prisoners without trial for two
years. Mahatma Gandhi wanted non-violent civil disobedient
Against such unjust laws, which would start with a hartal on 6 April.
Answer the following questions:
34.1. Why did the British introduce the Rowlatt Act? (1)
34.2. Examine the effect of this Act on Indians. (2)
34.3. How did Mahatma Gandhi respond to Rowlatt Act? (1)
35. Read the extract and answer the question that follows:
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 production puts a big question mark over the country’s future food
security. Today Indian agriculture finds itself at crossroads. To make agriculture profitable proper thrust should be
given to the improvement of the conditions of marginal and small farmers. The green revolution promised much
but today it’s under controversies. It has been alleged that it has caused land degradation due to overuse of
chemicals. Growing industrial crops is often likely to improve food security, owing to higher incomes, and
complementarities between industrial and food crops.
The competition for land between non-agricultural uses such as housing and agriculture has resulted in reduction
in the net sown area. The productivity of land has started showing a declining trend. Fertilizers, pesticides and
insecticides, which once showed dramatic results are now being held responsible for degrading the soils. Periodic
scarcity of water has led to reduction in area under irrigation. Inefficient water management has led to water
logging and salinity.
Answer the following questions:
35.1. Marginal and small farmers have been pushed out of cultivation. Which one of the following is the
prominent cause? (1)
35.2. According to the information given above, there has been reduction in the net sown area under cereals and
pulses. Identify the reason. (1)
35.3. Food production provides the base for food security and is a key determinant of food availability. Why is this
trend shifting towards industrial crops? (2)
36. Read the extract and answer the question that follows:
Answer the following questions:
The basic objective of ‘Self Help Groups’ is to organize rural poor, particularly women belonging to one
neighbourhood into small Self-Help Groups (15-20 members). These members save regularly and the amount
varies from ₹25-100 or more depending upon their ability to save. he four advantages of ‘Self Help Groups’ are as
follows: The members can take small loans from the group itself to meet their needs. The group charges interest
on these loans which is still less than what moneylenders charge. After a year or two, if the group is regular in
savings, it becomes eligible for availing loan from the bank which is sanctioned in the name of the group to create
self-employment opportunities. All important decisions regarding loan, purpose, amount of interest, non-
payment of loan are taken by the group members.
For instance, small loans are provided to the members for releasing mortgaged land, meeting working capital
needs, for acquiring assets like sewing machines, handlooms, cattle etc. Since non-repayment of loans is dealt
with seriously by group members, therefore banks are willing to lend to the poor women when organized in
SHGs, even though they have no collateral as such. Thus, the SHGs help women to become financially self-reliant.
36.1. What is the basic objective of ‘Self Help Groups’? (1)
36.2. How do they work? (1)
36.3. Mention two advantages of SHGs . (2)
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SECTION - F
MAP SKILL BASED QUESTION: (2+3=5)
37.
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 the cotton mill workers satyagraha took place
(B) The place where the Indian National Congress Session was held in 1920
37b. On the same outline map of India locate and label any THREE of the following with suitable Symbols.
(a) A dam built on river Sutlej
(b) A dam built on river Narmada
(c) Identify the soil type with the help of lines marked on the map.
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