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Social Science (Std. X)

Name : _______________________________________
Roll No. : _________ Batch : ____________

SECTION–A
❐ Choose correct answer : [15]
(1) In Vishnupuran _____ among the mountain is prominent.
(a) Vindhya (b) Himalaya (c) Sumeru (d) Girnar
(2) Who was greatly impressed by the love story of Shakuntala and Dushyant ?
(a) Goethe (b) Bhas (c) Tulsidas (d) Kalidas
(3) Who has written “Ashtadhay” ?
(a) Tulsidas (b) Panine (c) Ashwaghosh (d) Narad
(4) The state of Natraj, is preserved in the museum at _____.
(a) Delhi (b) Mumbai (c) Kolkata (d) Chennai
(5) _____ is the main temple of Khajuraho ?
(a) Virupaksha (b) Parshwanath (c) 64 Yoginis (d) Duladev
(6) At _____ village near Cisnagar statues of Jain Tirthankars were discovered.
(a) Ahmedabad (b) Vijapur (c) Unta (d) Una
(7) The _____ National grove is situated in Meghalaya.
(a) Oran (b) Lyngdoh (c) Der Rahti (d) Eringolkawa
(8) On _____ river the Nagarjun Sagar project is situated.
(a) Godavari (b) Krishna (c) Tungbhadra (d) Kaveri
(9) Maximum forest area is spread in _____.
(a) Manipur (b) Mizoram
(c) Andaman Nicobar (d) Arunachal Pradesh
(10) _____% of agricultural products are obtained from foodgrain crops.
(a) 25% (b) 33.33 (c) 50 (d) 100
(11) _____ is leading the most in coal production.
(a) India (b) U.S. (c) Germany (d) Russia
(12) Which type of economy are the markets totally free ?
(a) Capitalist (b) Socialist (c) Mixed economy (d) None of these
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(13) Globalisation is associated with the trade of _____.
(a) Local (b) Foreign (c) Internal (d) Regional
(14) What is the programme implemented by Gujarat to promote women education ?
(a) Mahila Bond (b) Lakhmi Bond
(c) Vidyalakhsmi Bond (d) Vidya Bond
(15) Which right has the constitution given to the citizens to protect their rights ?
(a) Right to Freedom (b) Right to Equality
(b) Right to Constitutional Remedy (d) Right to Speech
SECTION–B
❐ Answer in one or two sentences : [15]
16. Who were the direct heirs of stone age civilization and the creator of Mohan-jo-
daro culture ?
17. Which famous line related to the progress of Kathak Dance ?
18. Which monuments were built by Ahmedshah at Ahmedabad ?
19. Who composed ‘Kaviraj Marg’ and in which language ?
20. When is the wildlife week celebrated ?
21. What is science and technology ?
22. What is badlands or ravines ?
23. Who built the mosque of Kabali Baug in Panipat ?
24. Which last Mughal emperor was a famous poet ?
25. What is Muscovite ?
26. What is Tidal energy ?
27. What do you mean by privatization ?
28. From where did the socialist system emerge ?
29. What was the aim of revolutionary of the freedom movement ?
30. What is the main cause of child labour ?
SECTION–C
❐ Answer in brief : [24]
31. Introduce the Australoid (Nishad) people as the most ancient people who came to
India.
32. Write a note on Ajanta Caves.
33. Write the contribution of Varahmihir in the field of astronomy.
34. Write a note on the Buddhist literature of ancient times.
35. Explain the environmental importance of forests.
36. Discuss the causes responsible for soil erosion.
37. What are the facilities available for agriculture in India ?
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38. State the aims of multipurpose project.
OR
Modern age is considered as the mineral age.
39. Explain two features of developing economy.
40. What steps are necessary to reduce unemployment ?
OR
What are the results of economic liberalization in India ?
41. What is Human Development Index ?
42. Explain cyclic unemployment.
SECTION–D
❐ Write short notes : [21]
43. Write in detail about the houses of Mohen-jo-Daro.
44. State the distinguished feature of Tajmahal.
45. State the main aims of ‘National Forest Policy’ of India.
46. What are the technological reforms in agriculture in India ?
47. Write about the Biogas plant in India.
48. What are the constitutional provision made for equal opportunities to minorities ?
OR
What are the social effect of terrorism ?
49. Distinguish clearly between Multiple usages and Optional usages.
SECTION–E
❐ Answer in detail : [25]
50. Describe the progress achieved in metallurgy and mathematics in ancient India.
51. Write about ancient Indian literature.
52. State five main functions of consumer protection forums.
OR
State remedies to stop environmental imbalance.
53. Show the following details in the map.
(1) The best cotton growing region in Gujarat.
(2) Project Hirakund.
(3) The place where first iron smelting furnace was set up.
(4) One centre of Sugar Industry (with name).
(5) Region producing maximum coconut.
54. Explain the strategy for eradication of poverty.

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