1080704 - A1

1 P.T.O.
Class - X
- X
SOCIAL SCIENCE

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80
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Total No. of Pages : 14
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Instructions :
1. The question paper has 36 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
2. Marks are indicated against each question.
3. This question paper consists of two parts i.e. Part-I and Part-II. Part-I of this question paper
contains Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from serial number 1 to 16 of 1 mark each.
These sixteen questions of Part-I are to be answered on a separate sheet provided. This part
has to be completed in first 30 minutes only and the answer sheet must be handed over to
the invigilator before starting Part-II.
4. In Part-II of the question paper, there are 20 questions from serial no. 17 to 36. These questions
are to be attempted in 2 hours and 30 minutes. This part should be attempted only after the
stipulated time given for Part-I.
5. Questions from serial number 17 to 31 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions
should not exceed 80 words each.
6. Questions from serial number 32 to 35 are 4 marks questions. Answer of these questions
should not exceed 100 words each.
7. Question number 36 is a map question of 3 marks from Geography only. After completion,
attach the map inside your answer book.
8. An additional 15 minutes time has been allotted to read this question paper only.
fzrr :
1. := +--+| = +a 36 +-- r+ ==i +-- fr r+
2. ++ +-- + l-|l- ~+ +-- + =|=- l ^ r+
3. r +--+| zr =|^| = l=|l- r : rnI ~| rnII+ =|^I = +-- =| 1 = 16 -+ r+ :-
rl+-+i +--| + :-| ~a^ = i ^: :-| +l--+| = la+ :=+ la == ~l ~|| || - r+
~+- :-| +| +- + | :-| +l--+| ~+- l-i-|+ +| =|+ + - =|^ | ~|= + +
4. =|^II +--+| = 20 +-- l ^ r+ +-- 17 = 36 +--| +| ra +- +i ~l 2 rr 30 f r+
5. +-- =| 17 = 31 -+ + ++ +-- aiai ~+| + r+ :- +--| + :-| 80 rrzr = ~l+ - r|+
6. +-- =| 32 = 35 -+ + ++ +-- rtrt ~+| + r+ :- +--| + :-| 100 rrzr = ~l+ - r|+
7. +-- =| 36 =|-l-| =^|a l +| 3 ~+| +| r+ +-- +| r|- + =|-l-| +| ~+-i :-|+l--+| +
=i- =a- + +
8. := +--+| +| +- + la( 15 l=- +| == l| ^| r+ := ~l + ||- z|| +a +--+| +| +^
~| :-|+l--+| + +|: :-| -ri la^+
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PART - I
1. The introduction of which of the following crops led to European poor to eat better and
live longer ? 1
(a) Potato (b) Spaghetti
(c) Tomatoes (d) Soya
OR
By which of the following phenomenon was the pattern of industrial change in India
conditioned?
(a) Colonial rule
(b) Weakness of the Mughal rule
(c) Poverty of the country side
(d) Struggle between the European powers to control India
OR
To which of the following European powers did the seven islands of Bombay belong
before passing into the hands of the British ?
(a) German (b) French
(c) Dutch (d) Portuguese
2. Nineteenth century indenture has often been described as 1
(a) forced conscription (b) new system of slavery
(c) serfdom (d) None of these
OR
Which one of the following was the job of Gomastha.
(a) Supervise weavers (b) Collect supplies
(c) Examine the quality of the cloth (d) All the above
OR
Which of the following was not a Presidency city?
(a) Bombay (b) Calcutta
(c) Delhi (d) Madras
3. The circulation of handwritten manuscripts remained limited because : 1
(a) they were fragile and awakward to handle
(b) they could not be carried around
(c) they could not be read easily
(d) all the above
OR
Who among the following is considered the pioneer of modern Hindi literature?
(a) Bharatendu Harishchandra (b) Devaki Nandan Khatri
(c) Premchand (d) Srinivas Das
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4. Paperback editions of books were introducted during: 1
(a) the First World War
(b) the Second World War
(c) the Russian Revolution
(d) the onset of the Great Depression
OR
Chandu Menons characters Indulekha and Madhavan depict :
(a) Western sensibilities
(b) A mythological age
(c) How Indian and foreign lifestyles could be brought together in an
ideal combination
(d) The then existing lifestyle among the Nayars of Kerala
5. Resources which are surveyed and their quantity and quality have been determined
for utilisation are knwon as : 1
(a) Potential resources (b) Stock
(c) Developed resources (d) Reserves
6. Species that are found in some particular areas usually isolated by natural or
geographical barriers are known as : 1
(a) Vulnerable (b) Endemic
(c) Extinct (d) Endangered
7. Tanka is rain water harvesting technique associated with which of the following states : 1
(a) Tamil Nadu (b) West Himalayas
(c) Gujarat (d) Rajasthan
8. Hoe, dao, digging sticks are associated with: 1
(a) Primitive subsistence farming
(b) Commercial farming
(c) Green Revolution
(d) Horticulture
9. Power can be shared in modern democracies in the following ways : 1
(a) Among different organs of the government
(b) Among various levels
(c) Among different social groups
(d) All the above
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10. Which of the following does Brussels not have? How many times the constitution of
Belgium was amended between 1970 and 1993? 1
(a) Two times (b) Three times
(c) Four times (d) One time
11. When power is taken away from Central and State governments and given to local
government, it is called : 1
(a) Distribution (b) Centralisation
(c) Reorganisation (d) Decentralisation
12. On which of the following ideas is communal politics based ? 1
(a) One religion is considered than the other
(b) Creating a vote bank of the basis on religion
(c) Parties promote religious stereotypes.
(d) All the above
13. Income alone is not a completely adequate indicator of development of a country. Which
one of the following is not correct with regard to this statement ? 1
(a) Money cannot ensure a pollution free environment for individual
(b) Some people earn more than others do
(c) Money helps us buy only material goods and services
(d) Money does not ensure respect and dignity for individuals
14. Infant mortality rate refers to the number of the children that die : 1
(a) before the age of one year as a proportion to 1000 live births in that
particular year.
(b) before the age of five years as a proportion to 1000 live births in that
particular year.
(c) before the age of one year as a proportion to 100 live births in that particular year
(d) out of 1000 live births in that particular year.
15. Workers in agricultural sector are 1
(a) underemployed (b) over employed
(c) unemployed (d) None of these
16. Which of the following is not applicable for a worker, who works in the organised
sector ? 1
(a) She gets a regular salary at the end of the month
(b) She is not paid for leave
(c) She gets medical allowance
(d) She got an appointment letter stating the terms and conditions of work when
she joined this work.
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PART - II
17. What was the Corn Law? Why was the Corn Law abolish? What was the result of the
abolishing of Corn Law?
OR
Why do historians agree that the typical worker in the mid - nineteeth century was not
a machine operator but the traditional craftsperson and labourer?
OR
Explain any three sources of entertainment for the common people of London.
18. How did the print culture create conditions within which the French Revolution
occurred?
OR
What were the various uses of novels from the Indian point of view?
19. Liberty of speech.. liberty of the press... freedom of association. The Government of
India is now seeking to crush the three powerful vehicles of expressing and cultivating
public opinion. The fight for Swaraj, for Khailafat... means a fight for this threatened
freedom before all else...
(i) Who said the above statement? 1
(ii) why was the Government trying to crush the three vehicles of expression?
OR
Why women should not read novels
From a Tamil essay published in 1927;
Dear children, dont read these novels, dont even touch them. Your life will be ruined.
You will suffer disease and ailments. Why did the good Lord make you - to wither
away at a tender age? To suffer in disease? To be despised by your brothers, relatives
and those around you? No, no. You must become mothers; you must lead happy lives;
this is the divine purpose. You who were born to fulfil this sublime goal, should you
ruin your life by going crazy after despicable novels ?
(i) Why are girls told not to read novels ? 1
(ii) What should girls do ? 1
20. How did print help connect communities and people in different parts of India? Explain
with examples.
OR
The novels brings together many cultures. Explain 3
21. What is soil erosion? Write two human activities that lead to soil erosion. 1+2=3
1+2=3
3x1=3
3x1=3
3x1=3
3x1=3
2
1+1=3
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22. How is biological loss of forest and wildlife correlated with loss of cultural diversity ?
23. What objections have been raised against multipurpose river valley projects ?
Explain any three.
24. What are some of the basic elements of the Belgian model of power sharing ?
Write any three.
25. Differentiate between overlapping and cross cutting differences with examples.
26. Describe with example any one factor that determines the outcome of politics
of social division?
27. Explain any three forms of caste politics in India.
28. With the help of an example show how two groups may have different notions of
development.
29. Explain three attributes for comparing notions of development between
different countries.
30. Describe the change in the different sectors of the economy over a period of time.
31. Suggest three ways in which states or regions can increase their income and employment
opportunities of their people.
32. What was the impact of the First World War on the socio-economic conditions of the
world? Write four points.
OR
Explain how the condition of the workers steadily declined in the early twentieth century
Europe.
OR
What steps were taken to clean London in the early and mid 20th century? Write four
points.
33. State any four geographical conditions required for tea cultivation.
34. Write four features of federalism.
35. Give four reasons why the tertiary sector has become so important in India.
3
3x1=3
3x1=3
1+1=3
3x1=3
3x1=3
3
3x1=3
3x1=3
3x1=3
4x1=4
4
4x1=4
4x1=4
4x1=4
4x1=4
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36. Three features with serial number 1-3 are marked on the given political map of India.
Identify these features with the help of the following information and their correct
names on the lines marked on the map
(i) Soil type
(ii) Major producer state of cotton
(iii) Tyoe of forest
Locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols on the map
(i) Nagarjunsagar dam
(ii) Corbett National Park
(iii) Major producer state of wheat
Note : The following question is for the visually challenged candidates only, in lieu of Q.
No. 36.
36. 1. Major producer state of cotton
36. 2. Name the state where corbett National Park is situated
36. 3. Name of the dam in J & K
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1. l---lal- = = l+= ==a + +l- - |l+ l--| + r- =|- ~| ~l+ := -+ i- +|
-|~|- +i i
(a) ~|a (b) -+-|i (c) =| (d) =||
r
l---lal- = = +|- =| +l- =|-i +ll-l-| = ~||l^+ +l-- +| (+ -+ |
(a) ~|+l-l-|+ -||=-
(b) =^a -||=- +i +=|i
(c) =|- = ^|=i| -|| +i l---|
(d) =|- + l-|| + la |l+ -|l+| = =|
r
l---lal- = = ll-| r|| = =|+- = +ra l+= |l+ -|~-i+ +|= -: + =|- ;i+| +| l-||
|
(a) =- (b) =- (c) - (d) +-^|a
2. :|=i =i + '~-l-` l+= +| +r| |-| |
(a) - =i (b) -: |= +|
(c) ~| = (d) l--- = = +|: -ri
r
l---lal- = = ^=|--| +| +| |
(a) -+| + l-^|-i -| (b) =|a :+| +-|
(c) ++| +i ^|-|| +-| (d) :+|+ ==i
r
l---lal- = = +|- (+ +=i-=i l=i (-|r) -ri |
(a) -: (b) +a+-|| (c) li (d) =|=
3. r--lal- +|lal+| +| +-a- += | ~| l+
(a) -|+ r|-i i ~| :-+| | =-+ia | +
(b) :-r ==i ^r -ri a || | =+-| |+
(c) :-r ~|=|-i = -ri +| | =+-| | +
(d) :+|+ ==i
r
l---lal- = = l+= ~|l-+ =|-i =|lr +| +|-| (~^|i) =|-| |-| r
(a) =|-- rl-- (b) +i --- |i
(c) +=- (d) >|il-|= |=
1
1
1
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4. +--+| +| '+++ =-+|` +--|l- r~| |
(a) += l-z = (b) l;-i l-z =
(c) =i >|l- = (d) =r|=-i +i -|~|- =
r
--=-- + -l| :-a| ~| =||- -||- r
(a) +l--=i =r--|ia-|
(b) +||l|+ ^
(c) l+= ++| =|-i ~| l-|i i--|ai +| ~|-| =l-=>|| l+| | =+-| r
(d) +a + --|| +i +-la- i- -|ai +|
5. ==|- l-+| =-|| l+| | -+| r| ~| :-+ :+|^ +i ^|-|| ~| =||| l-|l- +i | -+i
r| +| +r| |-| r
(a) ==| ==|- (b) =| (c) l+l=- ==|- (d) =l-- +|
6. +|+l-+ ~| =|^|la+ =i=|~| = ~a^ l-| -||| = +|: |- |ai |l-| +ri |-i r :
(a) == (b) a = (c) a (d) =+^--
7. l---lal- = = +| | (+ |a =^r| +i -+-i+ r, l+= |- = =-l-- r
(a) -|l=a-| (b) +l--=i lr=|a (c) ^|- (d) |-|-
8. a+i +| ra, |~| ~| |: +- |ai zi +| =-- r
(a) +|l-=+ i- l-|r +l = (b) |l|l-+ +l =
(c) rl- >|l- = (d) |^|-i +l =
9. ~|l-+ a|+-| = =-|| +i =|:||i l---lal- -i+| = +i | =+-i r
(a) =+| + ll=| ~^| + i-
(b) ll=| --| + i-
(c) ll=| =|=|l+ ==r| + i-
(d) :+|-- ==i
10. l-= + =l|- +| l+-- | =-||l- l+| ^| |
(a) | | (b) -i- |
(c) -| | (d) (+ |
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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11. +- ~| |- =+| = -|l+| +| a+ -|-i =+| +| l| |-| r -| := +r| |-| r
(a) l-| (b) +-i+|
(c) +-=^a- (d) l+-i+|
12. l---lal- = = l+- ~|-|| + =|-+|l+ |-il- ~||l- r
(a) (+ = +| ~- =| = r- =|--|
(b) = + ~|| + | + +| l-=|| +-|
(c) |-l-+ a| ;|| |l-^- l|l-| +| || -|
(d) :+|+ ==i
13. '-| + l+|= + la( ~| (+ =-+| =|+ -ri r + l---lal- = = := +- + la( +|- =ri
-ri r
(a) - ==i + la( +|=+ |-|| =l-l--- -ri + =+-|
(b) +z a|^ =| = ~l+ +=|- r
(c) - +a --~| ~| =|~| +i i|i = r=|i = +-| r+
(d) - ==i + la( =-=|- ~| ^l=| =l-l-- -ri +-| r+
14. l-|-| = +| ~l=+| :- =|| = r | = |- r
(a) (+ + ||- +l- r| -( -= a- |a| = (+ = += := = +ra
(b) (+ + ||- +l-r| -( -= a- |a| = +|- = += := = +ra
(c) (+ = +l- (+ =| -( -= a- |a| = (+ = += := = +ra
(d) (+ = +l- r| -= a- |a =|| = =
15. +l^- -|| + >|l=+ r|- r
(a) ~-+|^| (b) ~l- |^|
(c) |^| (d) l--- = = +|: -ri
16. l---lal- = = +|- (+ =^la- -|| = +| +-|a >|l=+ (l~-) + la( :l-- -ri a-| r,
(a) := =|r + ~- = l-l=- -- l=a-| r
(b) := ~+|-| + la( =^-|- -ri r|-| r
(c) := l-l+=| =-|| l=a-| r
(d) ~+- +| +| -| +- = +ra := +| +i -|- ~| l-l- = =-l-- (+ l- l~- +| l=a-| r
1
1
1
1
1
1
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17. +|- a| ~| | := ~| ==| l+| ^| +|- a| +i ==|i + ~| +l||= r(
r
:l-r|=+| := |- +| ~| =|-- a^ r l+ :|i=i =i + = +| ~|=- = =-|i-| + +|= +-
|a| -ri -+i +-+|^- +|i^ |
r
a- + ~|= a|^| + la( :+|^ = a|( ^( =-|- + l+-ri -i- =|-| +| -+z +il( +
18. l+= ++| +| =| =-+l- - =|=i=i >|l- + la( ~-+a +ll--i| -i i
r
=|-i| + lz+|- = :+-|= + ll=| :+|^ ~|
19. '||i +i --|-|.... += +i ~||i... =|=lr+-| +i ~||i+ =|- =+| ~ -=- +| + +-
~| -|- + :- -i- -|+- ~||| +| |- +i +|l-|-| + ri r+
-|, la|=-... +i a|:, == +ra -| :- =+^-- ~||l| +i a|: r,
(i) :+|+ +- l+=- +r
(ii) =+| ~l=l~- + -i- |r-| +| ~| +-a-| -|r-i i
r
1927 = ++|l-|- (+ -l=a a +| (+ ~-|
''l+ l=||, :- :+-|=| +| +-| =-, z-| =i -ri + --r|i l-^i -|r r| |^i, --r i=|l| ~|
|l| | a^i + :- - --r ~| +| l+| r :--i z|i =i := = =+- + la( i=| +- +
la( ~+- =|:|, l--|| ~| ~|=+|= |a| +i ||| + +|| -- + la( -ri -ri --r =| --| r,
--r ~-zi l-^i -|lr(, ri --r|| i :- r, --r := :|-| :- +| +| +- + la( -= la|
r, ~| --r :- :+-|=| + +iz +|^a r|+ ~+-i l-^i | + -i -|lr(``
(i) al+| +| :+-|= +- + la ~| =-| l+| |-| |
(ii) al+| +| ~| +-| -|lr(
20. =| - l+= ++| ==|| ~| =|- + ll=| =|^| = r-|a a|^| +| |- +| +| l+| |
r
:+-|= r- =|i =-+l-| +| (+ =| l=a|-| r, -+z +il( +
21. =| ~+- ~| r =| ~+- + la( :-||i | =|-i l>|~| +| -+z +il +
22. l+= ++| - ( - i| +i l+ r|l- =|-+l-+ ll=|-| +i r|l- = ~|+= = =-l-- r
1+2=3
3x1=3
3x1=3
3x1=3
3x1=3
1+2=3
1
2
1
1
1+1=3
3
1+2=3
3
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23. r:-|i -i ||i +l|-|~| + l| = ~| ~|+l-|| :a|: ^: r l+-ri -i- +| -+z +il(
24. l-= = =-|| +i =|:||i + =|a + =a ~^ ~| r l+-ri -i- + | = lal( +
25. ll=|-|~| = =|=-- ~| +| +i l-l- + i- :|r|| = =|= = ~-- +il( +
26. :|r| + =|= = =|=|l+ l=|-| +i |-il- + +l||=| + l+=i (+ ~||= +| -+z +il( +
27. =|- = |l-^- |-il- + l+-ri -i- +| +| -+z +il( +
28. (+ :|r| + =|= = -+z +il( l+ | l-|i ==r| + i- l+|= +i |||( ~a^ ~| r
29. ll=-- -|| + i- l+|= +i -a-|=+ ~||| + -i- ^||=+ +ra -+z +il( +
30. ~-| + l-|i -||+| = == + =| ~| a|| +| |- +il( +
31. l+- -i- -i+| = =+| a|^| +i ~| ~| |^| + ~=| = lz + =+-i r
32. l- +i =|=|l+ ~| ~|l+ l-l- + += l- z + ~| +=| + -| l-~| = lal(+
r
i=i =i + +|-= = |+ = >|l=+| +i l--i = ~|: -i l^| +| -+z +il( +
r
20 i =i + +|-= ~| = = a- +i ==|: + la( +|- = += :a|( ^( +
33. -| +i ==a + la( l+-ri -| ~|-| =|^|la+ -||( -|:( +
34. =|| + -| a-|| -|:( +
35. -| +|| il( +i =|- = --i+ -||+ ~| ~l+ =r-+| - ^| r
3x1=3
3x1=3
1+1=3
3x1=3
3x1=3
3
3x1=3
3x1=3
3x1=3
4x1=4
4
4x1=4
4x1=4
4x1=4
4x1=4
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36. l( ^( =|- + |-l-+ | =|-l-| = 1 = a+ 3 -+ -i- a-|| ~l+- l+( ^( r + :- a-||| +|
+r-|l-( -| i ^: |-+|i + ~-=| :-+ =ri -|= =|-l-| = ~l+- +i ^: |~| + lal( +
(i) =| +| ++|
(ii) ++|= +| += :+|+ |-
(iii) -| +| ++|
r
l( ^( =|- + |-l-+ | =|-l-| = l---lal- +i l-l- :l-- l--r| + =|= = -||:(
(i) -|^|- =|^ |
(ii) +| --|-a +|+
(iii) ^r +| += :+|+ |-
-| : l---lal- +-- +a lzlr- +l-||l| + la( +-- =| 36 + -|- + r+
36.1 ++|= + += :+|+ |- +| -|= -|:( +
36.2 := |- +| -|= -|:( r| +| --|-a +|+ l-- r+
36.3 -= ~| +-=i + | +|= -|= -|:( +
3x1=3
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