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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.

Napoleon invaded Italy in (a) 1767

(b) 1777

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(c)

1787

(d)

1797

OR
When did the NLF occupy the presidential Palace in Saigon and unify Vietnam ?
(a) 20 June, 1974
(b) 30 April, 1975
(c) 23 June, 1976
(d) 8 June, 1976
2.

Who among the following founded the underground societies namely, young Italy in
Marsellies ?
(a) Mettarnich
(b) Cavour
(c) Guiseppe Mazzini
(d) Guiseppe Garibardi
OR
Which one of the following parties was established by Ho Chi Minh in 1930 ?
(a) Vietnamese Communist Party
(b) The League for the independence of Vietnam
(c) National Liberation Front
(d) All of these

3.

Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa in :

(a) 1920
(b) 1913
(c) 1910

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(d)

1915

4.

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

5.

Which one of the following states, is the largest producer of copper in India ?
(a) Orissa
(b) Karnataka
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Gujarat

6.

In which one of the following states the largest wind farm cluster is located ?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Kerala
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Tamil Nadu

7.

At which place the first cement plant was set up in 1904 ?

(a) Delhi
(b) Mumbai
(c) Chennai

8.

concept of non cooperation was turned into a movement through the :

surrender of Govt. awarded titles
boycott of foreign goods and schools
boycott of civil services, army, police, courts and legislative councils
all of these

(d)

Kolkata

National Waterway No. 1 is navigable between which of the following places ?

(a) Between Sadiya and Dhubri
(b) Between Allahabad and Haldia
(c) Between Kottapuram and Komman
(d) Between Udyogamandal and Champakkara

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16.

FEDCOR is the example of :

(a)

public interest group

(b)

Sectional interest group

(c)

Movement group

(d)

Pressure group

What was the aim of the popular movement of Nepal in April 2006 ?
(a)

Restoration of monarchy

(b)

Dissolution of Parliament

(c)

Restoration of democracy

(d)

Restoration of peace

Which one of the following gives recognition to Political Parties in India ?

(a)

President of India

(b)

Lok Sabha Speaker

(c)

Supreme Court

(d)

Election Commission

Which one of the following laws empowers the people to find out Govt.s functioning
and act as watchdogs of democracy ?
(a)

National Rural Employment Guarantee Act

(b)

The Right to Information Act

(c)

Consumer Protection Act

(d)

None of these

Which one of the following is not included in the terms of credit ?

(a)

Rate of Interest

(b)

Mode of payment

(c)

Rate of saving

(d)

Collateral

Which is not the main source of credit from the following for rural households in India ?
(a)

Traders

(b)

Friends

(c)

Commercial Banks

(d)

Moneylanders

Which one of the following is an example of a trade barrier ?

(a)

Tax on exports

(b)

Tax on imports

(c)

Tax on local trade

(d)

High income tax

Which one of the following is the agency that develops standards for goods and services
in India ?
(a)

COPRA

(b)

National consumer court

(c)

Consumer protection councils

(d)

Bureau of Indian Standards

PART - II
17.

How did the Balkan region become a source of nationalist tension in Europe after 1871 ?
3x1=3
Explain in three points.
OR
Explain under what circumstances did the U. S. enter the Vietnam war ?

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Explain the immediate effects of the Lahore session of Indian National Congress of
3x1=3
December 1929.

19.

Which is the next major source of energy after coal in India ? Mention any four points
1+2=3
of its importance.

20.

Why are most of the Iron and steel plants of India concentrated in Chota Nagpur
3x1=3
plateau region ? Give three reasons.

21.

How can the industrial pollution of freshwater be reduced ? Suggest any three measures.
3x1=3

22.

Differentiate between a pressure group and a political party by stating three points of
distinction.

23.

How does democracy produce a legitimate, accountable and responsive government ?

Explain.

24.

Under which three conditions democracies are able to accommodate social diversities ?
Explain.

25.

Explain three major categories of challenges that a democracy faces.

3x1=3

26.

Explain any three factors that have enabled globalization possible.

3x1=3

27.

Explain any three ways in which MNCs setup or control production in other countries.
3x1=3

28.

How are the consumers exploited in the market place ? Give three points.

29.

Describe the three tier quasi-judicial setup for redressal of consumer disputes in India.
3x1=3

30.

Explain any four measures introduced by French Revolutionaries to create a sense of

4x1=4
collective identity among the people of France.

3x1=3

OR
What was Ho Chi Minn trail ? Explain its significance in Vietnam war ?

1+3=4

31

What was Satyagraha ? Explain the three main satyagrahas launched by Gandhiji in
1+3=4
India.

32.

The distribution pattern of the Railway network in the country has been largely
influenced by physiographic factors - Support the statement with four examples. 4x1=4

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Why modern democracies can not exist without the political parties ? Explain any four
4x1=4
reasons.

34.

What are formal sources of credit ? Why do we need to expand formal sources of credit
1+3=4
in India.

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
on the lines marked in the map.
(a)

The place known for the movement of Indigo planterns.

(b)

The place from where No tax campaign was started.

2x1=2

OR
Locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols on the same political
outline map of India.
2x1=2
(i)
Chauri Chaura - The centre for calling off the Non-Co-operation movement
(ii)

Amritsar - Jallianwala Bag Massacre

Note :

The following questions are for the BLIND CANDIDATES only in lieu of Q. No.
35.
2x1=2
(35.1)
Name the place where the Indigo planters started the movement.
(35.2)

36.

Name the place from where the No Tax Campaign was started in Gujarat.

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
3x1=3
names on the lines marked in the map.
(A)

Iron and Steel Centre of Karnataka

(B)

Northern most terminal stations of North-South Corridor.

(C)

A mica mine in Rajasthan.

OR

Locate and label the following items on the same political outlines map of India with
3x1=3
appropriate symbols.
(i)

Paradip - Sea port

(ii)

Gandhinagar software technology park

(iii)

Naraura - Nuclear power plant

Note :

The following questions are for the BLIND CANDIDATES only, in lieu of
3x1=3
Q. No. 36.

(36.1)

Name the southern most terminal station of North - South Corridor.

(36.2)

In which state Rowat Bhata Nuclier power plant is located ?

(36.3)

Name the Mica mine of Rajasthan

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