087/X/SA2/12/B1

Class - X
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Time : 3 hours
3 U

Maximum Marks : 80
80
Total No. of Pages : 11

Instructions :
1.

The question paper has 36 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.

2.

Marks are indicated against each question.

3.

Questions from serial number 1 - 16 are multiple choice Questions (MCQs) of 1 mark each.
Every MCQ is provided with four alternatives. Write the correct alternative in your answer
book.

4.

Questions from serial number 17 to 29 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions
should not exceed 80 words each.

5.

Questions from serial number 30 to 34 are 4 marks questions. Answer of these questions
should not exceed 100 words each.

6.

Question number 35 is a map question of 2 marks from History and Question number 36 is a
map question of 3 marks from Geography. Attach both the maps in your answer book.

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1.

Young Itlay, the secret society of Italy, was set up by :

(a) Garibaldi
(b) Cavour
(c) Mazzini
(d) Victor Emmanvel II
OR
Which European country colonised Vietnam?
(a) France
(b) USA
(c) Germany
(d) England

Which of the following best explain Utopian Society?

(a) A Society where everybody is equal
(b) A democratic society
(c) An idealist society which can never be achieved
(d) A society with a comprehensive constitution
OR
Who was referred to as Colon in Vietnam?
(a) The Vietnamese who could speak French
(b) The French citizens living in Vietnam
(c) Residents of a colony
(d) Colonized part of Indo-China

3.

The
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

4.

Hind Swaraj was written by :

(a) Abdul Kalam Azad
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) Sardar Patel
(d) Subhash Chandra Bose

5.

The larger occurences of minerals in igneous and metamorphic rocks is called :

(a) Veins
(b) Lodes
(c) Rocks
(d) Ores

6.

The largest solar plant in India is located in :

(a) Thar desert
(b) Ankleshwar
(c) Naharkatiya
(d) Madhapur near Bhuj

7.

Textile industry is an example of :

(a) Agro based industry
(c) Mineral based industry

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8.

Simon Commission was boycotted in India because :

There was no Indian member in the Commission.
It supported the Muslim League
Congress felt that people deserved Swaraj
There were differences among the members

(b)
(d)

Co-operative sector industry

Marine based industry

National Highways are constructed and maintained by :

(a) NHAI
(b) PWD
(c) SPWD

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Which amongst the following was an organisation of Bolivia comprising of local

professionals, engineers and environmentalists :
(a) BAMCEF
(b) FEDECOR
(c) SPA
(d) NAPM

10.

In which year did Nepal witness an extra-ordinary political movement ?

(a) 1990
(b) 1998
(c) 2001
(d) 2006

11.

Which country has a Bi-party system ?

(a) India
(b) Pakistan

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(c)

China

(d)

Britain

12.

Which one of the following is a challenge of expansion ?

(a) Keeping military away from controlling the government
(b) Greater power to local governments
(c) To reduce the control of the rich
(d) Strengthing of democratic institutions

13.

Anything which is generally accepted by the people in exchange of goods and services
is called :
(a) money
(b) barter
(c) credit
(d) loans

14.

Terms of credit does not include :

(a) interest rate
(c) cheque

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(b)
(d)

collateral
mode of repayment

Taxes on imports is an example of :

(a) terms of trade
(c) trade barriers

(b)
(d)

collateral
foreign trade

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16.

Which right of the consumers is violated if the consumers are not allowed to get their
claims settled against the manufacture in case they are cheated or exploited ?
(a) Right to seek redressal
(b) Right to choose
(c) Right to be heard
(d) Right to equality

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How did the growth of industrialisation change the social and political equation of
Europe ?
OR
Who was Paul Bernard ? Explain any two of his suggestions for the French Colonists to
develop Vietnam.
1+2=3

18.

Describe the three satyagraha movements organised by Gandhiji between 1916-1918

19.

Explain the importance, occurance and distribution of petroleum in India.

20.

Why is iron and steel industry called as the basic and heavy industry ?

21.

Why is there a tendency for the suger mills to shift and concentrate in the southern and
3x1=3
western states of India ? Give three reasons.

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3x1=3

1+1+1=3
1+1=3

22.

How do prersure groups and movements influence politics ?

23.

What is the main outcome of democracy with reference to reduction of inequality and
poverty? Give any two arguements to support your answer :
1+2=3

24.

Why do people prefer democracy ? Explain any three reasons.

25.

How is the challenge of expansion is a very common challange in context of

Democracy ? Explain.
3x1=3

26.

What was the reason for putting barriers to foreign trade and foreign investment by
the Indian government after independence ? Why did it wish to remove these barriers
later on ?
1+1=3

27.

Describe any three ways in which Multi-National Corporations (CMNCs) have spread
their production and interaction with local producers in other countries.
3x1=3

28.

How do duplicate articles and adulteration cause heavy loss to the consumers? Give
two example.
1+1=3

29.

Explain the consumers Right to Choose with suitable example.

30.

Describe the process of unification of Germany.

3x1=3

OR
Describe any four challenges faced by the new Republic of Vietnam ?

31.

Explain the contribution of the various social groups in the Civil Disobedience
4x1=4
Movement.

32.

Why is air transport an important means of transport in the north-eastern part of our
4x1=4
country ? Explain any four reasons.

33.

Explain any two reforms implemented in our country to improve the political parties.
2x2=4

34.

What is meant by term credit ? what does it include ?

35.

Two features (A) and (B) are marked in the given political outline map of India. Identify
these features, with the help of the following information and write their correct names
2x1=2
on the lines marked in the map

1+3=4

(A)

The place where a violent incident took place leading to withdrawl of

Non-Co-operation Movement

(B)

The place where Jallianwala Bagh incident took place.

OR

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Locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols on the same political
2x1=2
outline map of India :
(i)
Ahmedabad
(ii) Champarn
Note :
The following questions are for the BIND CANDIDATES only, in lieu of No.35
2x1=2
(35.1)
Name the place where Jallianwala Bagh massaure took place
(35.2)
The place where congress adopted the resolution of Poorna SwaraJ
36.

Three features (A), (B) and (C) are marked in the given political outline map of India.
Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct
names on the lines marked in the map.
3x1=3
(A) Iron ore mine.
(B) Software Technology Park
(C) International Airport
OR
Locate and label the following items on the same political outline map of India with
3x1=3
appropriate symbols (i)
(ii)
(iii)

Thermal Power Plant - Korba

Iron and steel plant - Jamshedpur
Major Port - Tuticorin

Note: The following questions are for the BLIND CONDIDATES only, in lieu of Q.No.36.
3x1=3
(36.1)
In which state is Tuticorin sea port located ?
(36.2)
In which state is Jamshedpur iron and steel plant located ?
(36.3)
Write the name of the state in which Korba thermal power plant located.

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