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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.

Who was proclaimed the King of United Italy in 1861 ?

(a)

Guiseppe Mazzni

(b)

Victor Emmanuel - II

(c)

William-I

(d)

Johann Gottfried

OR
Who one of the following was the writer of The History of the Loss of Vietnam ?

2.

(a)

Phan Boi Chau

(b)

Phan Chu Trinh

(b)

Huynh Phu So

(d)

The officials of the Imperial Court

Which one of the following was the basic aim of Zollverein ?

(a)

The abolition of tariff barriers

(b)

To reunite Germany

(c)

To reunite Prussia

(d)

To Promote Democracy

OR
Who was Paul Bernard ?

3.

(a)

Economist

(b)

Social reformer

(c)

Politician

(d)

Educationist

The relationship between the poor peasants and the congress remained uncertain
during the Civil Disobedience Movement because of -

4.

5.

6.

(a)

The poor peasants were interested in the lowering of the revenue demand

(b)

They launched a no rent campaigns

(c)

They were hard hit by the depression

(d)

All of the above

Who said, The Swaraj would not come for a hundred years if untouchability is not
eliminated.
(a)

Motilal Nehru

(b)

Subhash Chandra Bose

(c)

Mahatma Gandhi

(d)

B. R. Ambedkar

Which one of the following states is the largest producer of bauxite ?

(a)

Rajasthan

(b)

Madhya Pradesh

(c)

Orissa

(d)

Gujrat

Which one of the following states is the largest producer of iron-ore in India ?
(a)

7.

(b)

Karnataka

(c)

Orissa

(d)

Chatisgarh

Which one of the following countries has the largest installed capacity of spindles in the
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world ?
(a)

8.

Goa

India

(b)

China

(c)

USA

(d)

Which one of the following ports is a tidal port ?

(a)

Mumbai

(b)

New Mangalore

(c)

Kandla

(d)

Vishakhapatnam

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What was FEDECOR ?

(a)

It was a political party of Bolivia

(b)

It was a group of parties of Bolivia

(c)

It was an organisation comprised local professional, including engineers and

environmentalists

(d)
10.

It was an alliance of the people

What was the result of Bolivia Water War ?

(a)

People were forced to pay the increased water rates

(b)

People lost the war

(c)

Government of Bolivia resisted

(d)

The water contract with the MNC was cancelled and

water supply was restored to the municipality at old rates.

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16.

Which one of the following political parties espouses secularism and welfare of weaker
sections and minorities ?
(a)

Communist Party of India-Marxist

(b)

Bahujan Samaj Party

(c)

Bharatiya Janata Party

(d)

Indian National Congress

Which one of the following is the main focus of political reforms ?

(a)

Strengthen political parties

(b)

Strengthen democratic practice

(c)

Strengthen political practice

(d)

Strengthen democratic parties

Which one of the following supervises the fanctioning of formal sources of loans ?
(a)

Finance Ministry

(b)

Commercial Bank

(c)

State Bank of India

(d)

Reserve Bank of India

Which one of the following is the main source of credit for the rural poor house-holds
in India ?
(a)

Commercial Banks

(b)

Co-operative societies

(c)

Landlords

(d)

Money lenders

Which one of the following has benefitted least because of globalisation in India ?
(a)

Agriculture Sector

(b)

Industial Sector

(c)

Service Sector

(d)

Secondary Sector

A chemist sold you a medicine of expiry date under which consumer right you can
approach the consumer court ?
(a)

Right of Safety

(b)

Right to Seek Redressal

(c)

Right to Education

(d)

Right to Equality

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Why did nationalist tensions, emerge in the Balkans ? Give three reasosns.

3x1=3

OR
How did Phan Chu Trinch differ with views of Phan Boi Chau ?
18.

How did a variety of cultural processes play an important role in developing a sense of
3x1=3
nationalism in India ? Explain with any three examples.

19.

What are the uses of limestone ? Mention any two states which are the major producers
2+1=3
of limestone.

20.

Explain any three challenges faced by the Jute industry in India ?

21.

Where was the first cement plant set up in India ? Explain any two reasons for the fast
1+2=3
expansion of cement industry in India.

22.

In what three ways do pressure groups and movements exert influence on politics ?
3x1=3
Explain.

23.

In actual life, democracies do not appear to be very successful in reducing economic

3x1=3
inequalities. Support this statement with three examples.

24.

How are complaints treated as testimony to the success of democracy ? Explain.

25.

Different countries face different kinds of challenges. Support the statement with
3x1=3
three suitable examples.

26.

How does foreign trade play an important role in integrating the markets across the
countries ? Explain.

27.

Rapid improvement in technology has been one major factor that has stimulated the
3x1=3
globalisation process. Support the statement with three facts.

28.

Explain any three factors which cause exploitation of consumers.

29.

Why are rules and regulations required in the market place ? Explain any three reasons. 3x1=3

30.

What changes did Napolean introduce to make the administrative system more efficient
4x1=4
in the territories ruled by him ? Describe any four such changes.

3x1=3

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OR
How did the Vietnamese use their resources in the war against the US under the
leadership of Ho Chi Minh ? Explain any four facts.
31.

Describe the Salt March to as an effective symbol of resistance against colonialism.

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Name the longest National Water way of India. Write any three points of importance of
1+3=4
waterways ?

33.

Explain any four reforms to strengthen the working of political parties.

34.

Why are poor households still dependent on informal sources of credit ? Explain any
4x1=4
four reasons.

35.

Two featuers 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 thier correct names
1+1=2
on the lines marked in the map :
(a)

The place associated with Jallianwala Bagh incident.

(b)

The place where Indian National Congress Session was held in 1927

4x1=4

OR
Locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols on the same given political
1+1=2
outline map of India.
(i)

Bardoli

A place associated with No Tax Campaign.

(ii)

Nagpur

A place where Indian National Congress session was held

in 1920

Note : The following question is for the Blind Candidates only in lieu of Q.No. 35.

36.

(35.1)

Name the place where Indian National Session was held in 1927.

(35.2)

Where the Jallianwala Bagh incident took place on 13 April 1919?

1+1=2

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
3x1=3
on the lines marked in :
(A)

Coal Mine

(B)

Oil field

(C)

Mica Mine
OR

Locate and label the following items on the same given political outline map of India with
appropriate symbols.
(i)

Indore - Textile centre

(ii)

Durgapur - Iron and steel plants

(iii)

Mysore - Software Technology park

Note :

The following question is for the BLIND CANDIDATES only, in lieu of Q. No. 36.

(36.1)

Name any one famous oil field in Gujarat.

(36.2)

Name the iron and steel plant located in Chhattisgarh.

(36.3)

Name the Software Technology Park in of Rajasthan.

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