CBSE X | Social Science

Sample Paper 1

CBSE
Class X Social Science
Sample Paper 1
Term II
Time: 3 hours

Total Marks: 90

General Instructions:
i. There are 30 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
ii. Marks for each question are indicated against the question.
iii. Questions from serial number 1 to 9 are multiple choice questions (MCQs) of 1
mark each. Every MCQ is provided with four alternatives. Write the correct
alternative in your answer book.
iv. Questions from serial number 10 to 21 are 3 marks questions. Answers of these
questions should not exceed 80 words each.
v. Questions from serial number 22 to 29 are 5 marks questions. Answers of these
questions should not exceed 100 words each.
vi. Question number 30 (a) is a map question of 2 marks from History and question
number 30 (b) is a map question of 3 marks from Geography.
vii. Attach the filled-up maps inside your answer book.
Question 1 The unification of Italy was brought about under whose leadership?
a) Victor Emmanuel II
b) Louis Philippe
c) Otto Von Bismarck
d) Napoleon Bonaparte

[1]

Question 2 Medha Patkar is the leader of the following movement

a) Tebhaga Movement
b) Narmada Bachao Andolan
c) Chipko Movement
d) None of the above

[1]

Question 3 When was the Poona Pact negotiated?

a) 1925
b) 1930
c) 1932
d) 1940

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Question 4 From which of the following are minerals extracted?

a) Mantle
b) Outer core
c) Crust
d) Inner core

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Question 5 How many parties in India have been recognised as national parties?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 6
d) 7

[1]

Question 6 A democratic Government is responsible to

a) The Monarch
b) The people of the country
c) The Chief Justice of the country
d) The Prime Minister

[1]

Question 7 The challenge of making a transition from a non-democratic regime to a

democratic one is known as
[1]
a) Challenge of Expansion
b) Deepening of Democracy
c) Foundational Challenge
d) None of the above
Question 8 Which is the best form of Government for promoting dignity and freedom of
the individual?
[1]
a) Dictatorship
b) Army rule
c) Democracy
d) None of the above
Question 9 The World Trade Organisation was founded in
a) 2005
b) 1962
c) 1992
d) 1995

[1]

Question 10 Elaborate on any three important provisions of the treaty of Vienna.

[3]

Question 11 Explain any three reasons for the defeat of the French at Dien Bien Phu. [3]

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Question 12 Why was the participation of Dalits limited in the Civil Disobedience
Movement launched by the Indian National Congress?
[3]
Question 13 Elaborate on the process through which a mineral deposit becomes a mine.
[3]
Question 14 Explain the difference between cooperative sector and private sector
industries.
[3]
Question 15 Explain any five measures undertaken by the Government to reduce the
burden on the Indian railway network.
[3]
Question 16 Mention any three differences between a pressure group and a political
party.
[3]
Question 17 Elaborate on any three characteristics of democracy.

[3]

Question 18 Explain the different forms of party system.

[3]

Question 19 Elaborate on any three ways in which poverty impacts the functioning of
democracy.
[3]
Question 20 Explain the steps taken by the Government in order to improve the rural
credit system.
[3]
Question 21 Explain the three ways in which economic liberalisation has helped in the
process of globalisation.
[3]
Question 22 Explain any three important factors which led to the growth of nationalism
in nineteenth century Europe.
[5]
Question 23 Describe any five ways in which illiteracy can be reduced in India.

[5]

Question 24 Explain any three reasons for the launching of the Civil Disobedience
Movement.
[5]
Question 25 Explain any four measures taken by the Government to increase the coal
production in the country.
[5]
Question 26 Explain any five reasons why the coal and iron industry in India is based in
the northeastern states?
[5]
Question 27 Elaborate on the objectives of the New Economic Policy.
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Question 28 Explain the rights of the Indian consumer.

[5]

Question 29 Elaborate on the legal measures adopted by the Government of India for the
protection of the consumer.
[5]
Question 30
(a) Two features A and B are marked on 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 on the map:
[2]
(A) The place where the cotton mill workers Satyagraha was held.
(B) The place where the Indian National Congress session was held in 1920.
(b) On the same given political map of India, locate and label the following features with
appropriate symbols:
[3]
i. Bokaro Iron and steel industry
ii. Paradip Important port in Odisha
iii. Mohali Software technology park

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