Sample Paper 2019

CBSE - BOARD
Class – 10th
Subject – Social Science
General Instructions:
(i) The question paper is divided into four sections- Section A, Section B, Section C and Section
D.
(ii) The question paper has 26 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
(iii) Marks are indicated against each question.
(iv) Questions from serial number 1 to 7 are very short answer type questions. Each question
carries one mark.
(v)Questions from serial number 8 to 18 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions
should not exceed 80 words each.
(vi)Questions from serial number 19 to 25 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these questions
should not exceed 100 words each.
(vii) Questions number 26 is a map question of 5 marks with two parts - 26A from History (2
Marks) and 26B from Geography (3 Marks).
(viii) For Question number 26 (map based question) one outline political map of India is
provided. After completion the work, attach the map inside your answer book.
(ix) Questions at Serial Number - 1,2,3,5,8,9,10,12,16,17,19,20,22,24,25 have Internal Choice.
Attempt any one option out of the given in each of these questions.

Section 'A'
1. Why do banks maintain cash Reserve? 1 mark
OR
What is Barter System?

2. Classify resource on the basis of origin? 1 mark

OR
Give one difference between renewable and non-renewable resources.
3. Name the treaty of 1832 that recognised Greece as an independent nation. 1 mark
OR
Who were called colons in Vietnam?

4. Why had the Indian Government put barriers to foreign trade and foreign investment
after independence? 1 mark

5. Name the first novel written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. 1 mark

OR
Who introduced hand-printing technology in Japan?
6. Write any one objective of consumer awareness. 1 mark
7. Explain the meaning of democracy. 1 mark

Section 'B'
8. How is the ethnic composition of Belgiam very complex? Explain. 3 marks
OR
Explain any three elements of the Belgium Model of power sharing.

9. How is money transferred from one bank account to another bank account? Explain
with an example. 3 marks
OR
Explain how do banks mediate between those who have surplus money and those
who need money.

10. Explain any three provisions of the Treaty of Vienna of 1815. 3 marks
OR
Explain the idea of Phan Chu Trinh to establish a Democratic Republic in Vietnam.

11. What is meant by 'defection' in democracy? Explain. 3 marks

12. Why is the tertiary sector becoming more important in India? Explain by giving any
three reasons. 3 marks
OR
Explain how does the public sector contribute to the economic development of a
nation?

13. Explain by giving examples that Multinational Corporations (MNCs) are spreading
their productions in different ways. 3 marks
14. "There is a pressing need to use renewable energy resources." Justify the statement
with suitable arguments. 3 marks

15. "Some people think that democracy produces a less effective government." Analyse the
statement. 3 marks

16. "The 'Print Revolution' had transformed the lives of people changing their
relationships to information and knowledge." Analyze the statement. 3 marks
OR
"As primary education became compulsory from the late nineteenth century,
children became an important category of readers." Explain the

17. "Industrialisation and urbanisation go hand in hand". Justify the statement by giving
any three arguments. 3 marks
OR
How are the three sectors of the economy interdependent? Explain this
interdependence with the help of an example.

18. Explain the role of education and health in the overall development of a country.
3 marks

Section 'C'
19. "Democracies lead to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens". Justify this
statement. 5marks
OR
Describe any five major functions of political parties performed in a democracy.

20. Classify communication services in two categories. Explain main features of each.
5marks
OR
Describe any five major problems faced by road transport in India.

21. Why has federalism succeeded in India? Which were the policies adopted by India that
ensured this success? Explain. 5marks

22. What is development? What are the indicators used by UNDP for measuring
development? Compare it with the World Bank Report. 5marks
OR
How does the large companies manipulate the market? EXplain with examples.
23. Explain the pro-active approach adopted by the National Thermal Power Corporation
(NTPC) for preserving the natural environment and resources. 5marks

24. "Trade and Culture exchange always went hand in hand".Explain the statement in the
light of silk route.
OR
"City development occurred everywhere at the expense of ecology and
environment". Substantiate your answer with suitable examples.
OR
Why did London city dwellers become rebellious during 19th century?

25. How did Colonial Government repress the 'Civil Disobedience Movement'? Explain.
5marks
OR
Describe the development which led to the launching of Non-Cooperation
Movement.

Section 'D'
26. (A) Two places A and B are marked on the outline political map of India. Identify these
places with the help of following information and write their correct names on the
lines marked near them: 2marks
(a) The place which is known for Indigo Planters Movement.
(b) The place where the Indian National Congress held its session in 1929.

(B) Locate and label any three of the following features on the same given outline political
map of India: 3marks
(i) Gaya - Mica mine
(ii) Coimbatore - Cotton Textile Industry
(iii) Rourkela Iron and Steel Industry
(iv) Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
(v) Karnataka - A state which is the major producer of coffee.
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