PROBABLE QUESTION PAPER SOCIAL SCIENCE STD X

 

DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL

MANPUR GAYA BIHAR

SAMPLE PAPER- I

Class X: Social Science (Code 087)

Time Allowed: 3 Hours

Maximum Marks: 80

 

General Instructions

1. There are 38 questions in the question paper. All questions are compulsory.
2. The question paper comprises four subject-wise sections:
• Section A: History (20 Marks) — Questions 1 to 9
• Section B: Geography (20 Marks) — Questions 10 to 19
• Section C: Political Science (20 Marks) — Questions 20 to 28
• Section D: Economics (20 Marks) — Questions 29 to 38
3. Very Short Answer (VSA) questions carry 2 marks each (answers should not exceed 40 words).
4. Short Answer (SA) questions carry 3 marks each (answers should not exceed 60 words).
5. Long Answer (LA) questions carry 5 marks each (answers should not exceed 120 words).
6. Case-Based Questions (CBQ) carry 4 marks each with three sub-questions (answers should not exceed 100 words).
7. Map-Based Questions carry 5 marks: Q.9 in Section A (2 marks) and Q.19 in Section B (3 marks).
8. Internal choices are provided in select 3-mark, 5-mark, and Map questions.
9. Separate questions are provided for Visually Impaired candidates in lieu of visual/map items.

 

Section A: History (20 Marks)

1.  Which of the following measures were introduced by the French revolutionaries to create

           a sense of collective identity amongst the French people?

          (a) The ideas of la patrie (the fatherland) and le citoyen (the citizen).

          (b) A new tricolour flag to replace the royal standard.

          (c) Preservation of internal customs duties and dues to support provincial trade.

          (d) Introduction of a centralized administrative system formulating uniform laws.

            Options:

          A. (a), (b), and (c)

          B. (a), (b), and (d)

          C. (b), (c), and (d)

          D. (a) and (c) only                                                                        (1 Mark)

2.  Study the given historical description and choose the correct event:

          A prominent congress session where the resolution for 'Purna Swaraj' (complete independence) was formalized in December 1929 under the presidency of Jawaharlal Nehru.

          A. Nagpur Congress Session

          B. Madras Congress Session

          C. Lahore Congress Session

          D. Calcutta Congress Session                                                          (1 Mark)

3. Read the statements given below and choose the correct option:

• Statement I: The introduction of the potato in Europe dramatically improved the diet and longevity of the poorest peasants.
• Statement II: When disease destroyed the potato crop in Ireland in the mid-1840s, hundreds of thousands died of starvation during the Great Irish Potato Famine.

          A. Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect.

          B. Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct.

          C. Both Statements I and II are correct.

          D. Both Statements I and II are incorrect.                                          (1 Mark)

4. Arrange the following developments in print and intellectual history in chronological

          sequence:

          I. Erasmus published his Latin translation of the New Testament and criticized clerical              excess.

          II. The Inquisition began maintaining an Index of Prohibited Books.

          III. Marco Polo returned to Italy from China, bringing knowledge of woodblock                       printing.

          IV. Louise-Sebastien Mercier declared, "Tremble, therefore, tyrants of the world!                     Tremble before the virtual writer!"

            Options:

          A. III, I, II, IV                    B. I, III, II, IV

          C. III, II, I, IV                    D. IV, I, III, II                                       (1 Mark)

5. "Food travels and reflects historical links of cultural exchange and global connectedness."

          Justify this statement with two historical examples.                              (2 Marks)

6A. How did the idea of nationalism develop through cultural processes like folklore, folk

          songs, and visual symbols in nineteenth-century Europe? Explain with examples.

                                                                                                          (3 Marks)

                                                OR

6B. Explain the conditions and developments that led to the unification of Germany under

          Prussian leadership. (3 Marks)

7A. How did different social groups—peasants of Awadh and tribal communities of Andhra

          Pradesh—interpret the call of the Non-Cooperation Movement? Evaluate their forms

          of struggle and underlying grievances.                                              (5 Marks)

                                                OR

7B. Why did Mahatma Gandhi find salt to be a powerful symbol capable of uniting the   nation? Assess the significance of the Salt March in launching the Civil Disobedience Movement.                                                                                 (5 Marks)

8. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:

          By the end of the eighteenth century, in many parts of Europe, a literacy revolution       occurred as churches set up schools in villages, carrying literacy to peasants and       artisans. By the late eighteenth century, in some parts of Europe literacy rates were          as high as 60 to 80 percent. As literacy and schools spread in European countries,         there was a virtual reading mania. People wanted books to read and printers    produced books in ever-increasing numbers. New forms of popular literature       appeared in print, targeting new audiences. Booksellers employed pedlars who          roamed around villages, carrying little books for sale. There were almanacs or ritual calendars, along with ballads and folktales. In England, penny chapbooks were         carried by petty pedlars known as chapmen, and sold for a penny, so that even the      poor could buy them. In  France, the Bibliothèque Bleue were low-priced small books     printed on poor quality paper and bound in cheap blue covers.

• 8.1. What led to the surge in literacy rates across European rural communities by the late eighteenth century? (1 Mark)
• 8.2. Mention one feature of the Bibliothèque Bleue published in France. (1 Mark)
• 8.3. Analyze how the emergence of cheap popular literature enabled lower-income groups to engage with print culture. (2 Marks)

9. MAP SKILL-BASED QUESTION (History)

          Two places A and B are marked on the political outline map of India. Identify them       and write their correct names:

• A. The place where the Indian National Congress held its session in September 1920.
• B. The place where the calling off of the Non-Cooperation Movement took place due to violent incident in 1922.                                                                 (2 Marks)

Section B: Geography (20 Marks)

10. Land left uncultivated for more than five agricultural years is classified as:

          A. Current fallow

          B. Fallow other than current fallow

          C. Culturable waste land

          D. Barren and wasteland                                                                (1 Mark)

11. Match the multi-purpose projects with their respective river basins:

Column I (Dam/Project)	Column II (River Basin)
1. Hirakud Project	X. Krishna Basin
2. Nagarjuna Sagar	Y. Mahanadi Basin
3. Sardar Sarovar	Z. Narmada Basin

            Options:

          A. 1-Y, 2-X, 3-Z                  B. 1-X, 2-Y, 3-Z

          C. 1-Z, 2-X, 3-Y                  D. 1-Y, 2-Z, 3-X                                     (1 Mark)

12. Consider the following statements regarding primitive subsistence farming:

          (a) It is practiced on small patches of land using primitive tools like hoe, dao, and                   digging sticks.

          (b) It depends heavily on monsoon rains, natural soil fertility, and favorable                           environmental conditions.

          (c) It utilizes high doses of biochemical inputs and modern irrigation to obtain higher               yield.

          (d) Land productivity is low as the farmer does not use fertilizers or other modern                   inputs.

            Choose the correct option:

          A. (a), (b), and (c)              B. (b), (c), and (d)

          C. (a), (b), and (d               D. (a) and (c) only                                 (1 Mark)

13. An industrial entrepreneur plans to establish an aluminum smelting plant. Which pair of      locational factors is most indispensable for ensuring its commercial viability?

          A. Proximity to ocean ports and abundant forest resources

          B. Continuous, regular supply of inexpensive electricity and assured bauxite ore                      availability

          C. Proximity to limestone quarries and natural gas reserves

          D. Cheap agricultural labor and cold climatic conditions                        (1 Mark)

14. In which of the following states is the 'Bhitarkanika' mangrove ecosystem, noted for          high biodiversity and community involvement in wildlife protection, located?

          A. West Bengal                   B. Odisha

          C. Andhra Pradesh              D. Tamil Nadu                                       (1 Mark)

15. In the question given below, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of      Reason (R):

• Assertion (A): The Chota Nagpur plateau region has the maximum concentration of iron and steel industries in India.
• Reason (R): The region possesses low-cost iron ore, high-grade raw materials in proximity, cheap labor, and vast growth potential in the home market.

          A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

          B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

          C. A is true, but R is false.

          D. A is false, but R is true.                                                              (1 Mark)

16. Soil degradation and declining land fertility are major challenges in semi-arid and arid        tracts of northwestern India. Suggest any two soil conservation measures suited to          these physical terrains.                                                                    (2 Marks)

17A. Differentiate between conventional and non-conventional sources of energy. Why is an     increasing reliance on non-conventional energy sources essential for sustainable      economic development in India?                                                          (5 Marks)

                                                OR

17B. "Agriculture and industry are not exclusive of each other; they move hand in hand."        Examine this statement with appropriate arguments related to agro-based        manufacturing industries.                                                               (5 Marks)

18. Read the given text and answer the following questions:

          Conservation of biodiversity is vital for preserving ecological diversity and our life          support systems—water, air, and soil. It also preserves the genetic diversity of plants      and animals for better growth of species and breeding. In response to demands by        conservationists, the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act was implemented in 1972, with      various provisions for protecting habitats. An all-India list of protected species was      also published. The thrust of the program was towards protecting the remaining      population of certain endangered species by banning hunting, giving legal protection     to their habitats, and restricting trade in wildlife. Subsequently, central and many    state governments established national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. The central     government also announced several projects for protecting specific animals which         were gravely threatened, including the tiger, the one-horned rhinoceros, and others.

• 18.1. State the primary objective behind implementing the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972. (1 Mark)
• 18.2. Mention any two specific measures undertaken by the government under wildlife preservation programs. (2 Marks)
• 18.3. Name any one project launched by the government to protect a gravely threatened animal species mentioned in the context. (1 Mark)

19. MAP SKILL-BASED QUESTION (Geography)

            I. On the given outline map of India, locate and label any one of the following:

• (a) Tehri Dam

                   OR

• (b) Salal Dam                                                                              (1 Mark)

II. On the same map, locate and label any two of the following features:

• (i) Bokaro Coal Mine
• (ii) Gandhinagar Software Technology Park
• (iii) Marmagao Major Sea Port                                                         (2 Marks)

Section C: Political Science (20 Marks)

20. In the question given below, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of      Reason (R):

• Assertion (A): Sri Lanka adopted 'Majoritarianism' as a state policy to establish Sinhala supremacy over the Sri Lankan Tamils.
• Reason (R): Democratic regimes must submit to the absolute will of the demographic majority community, irrespective of minority interests, to ensure political stability.

          A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

          B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

          C. A is true, but R is false.

          D. A is false, but R is true.                                                              (1 Mark)

21. Which of the following features is an example of the "horizontal" distribution of power?

          A. Sharing of power between the Union government and State governments

          B. Sharing of power among the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary

          C. Sharing of power between religious and linguistic minority groups

          D. Sharing of power through reservation for socially disadvantaged castes (1 Mark)

22. An examination of federal jurisdictions reveals subjects of shared legislative authority.        Under which list of the Indian Constitution do subjects like 'Education', 'Forests', and    'Trade Unions' fall?

          A. Union List

          B. State List

          C. Concurrent List

          D. Residuary Subjects                                                                   (1 Mark)

23. Consider the following scenario regarding democratic accountability:

          A government introduces a controversial economic regulation without consulting stakeholders or permitting debate in Parliament. The public demands transparency         and challenges the law through judicial review.

          Which essential attribute of democracy does this scenario highlight?

          A. Promoting rapid economic growth over public welfare

          B. Decision-making based on established norms, deliberation, and transparency

          C. Ability to eliminate all socio-economic disparities immediately

          D. Concentration of authority in the hands of the executive for quick decisions

                                                                                                          (1 Mark)

24. Why did the creators of the Indian Constitution choose the model of a secular state?          Mention two constitutional features that reflect Indian secularism.                  (2 Marks)

25. "A public expression of gender division and caste inequalities in politics does not always      lead to social breakdown; it often strengthens democracy." Explain.         (2 Marks)

26. Examine three distinct ways in which communalism can manifest itself in everyday   politics and public life.                                                               (3 Marks)

27A. Analyze how a federal system balances the twin objectives of safeguarding national         unity and accommodating regional diversity, using the institutional mechanisms of   Indian federalism.                                                                         (5 Marks)

                                                OR

27B. "Democracy stands much superior to any other form of government in promoting dignity and freedom of the individual." Assess this statement with arguments    concerning gender equality, caste discrimination, and civil liberties. (5 Marks)

28. Read the given text and answer the following questions:

          In a democracy, political parties play a critical role in shaping public opinion and organizing government. Parties contest elections, put forward distinct policies and    programs, and play a decisive role in making laws for a country. Formally, laws are     debated and passed in the legislature, but since most members belong to a party, they go by the direction of party leadership irrespective of personal opinion. Parties           recruit leaders, train them, and make them ministers to run the government in the        way they want. Those parties that lose in the elections play the role of opposition to the parties in power, by voicing different views and criticizing government for its    failures or wrong policies.

• 28.1. Explain the role played by the opposition party in ensuring accountability in a democracy.                                                                                       (1 Mark)
• 28.2. How do political parties influence the process of legislation in Parliament?

                                                                                                                        (2 Marks)

• 28.3. Why are political parties considered an indispensable vehicle for aggregating diverse public opinions into coherent government policies?                             (1 Mark)

Section D: Economics (20 Marks)

29. Two individuals living in the same region have conflicting developmental goals. A     corporate developer wants a multi-lane expressway through farmland, while local        farmers demand preservation of fertile topsoil and tubewell irrigation. What does this        situation demonstrate?

          A. Different people have the same development goals.

          B. What may be development for one may be destructive for the other.

          C. Development is purely determined by national per capita income.

          D. National income figures always resolve conflicting personal goals.       (1 Mark)

30. Identify the incorrect pair regarding the sectors of economic activity:

          A. Mining and Quarrying — Primary Sector

          B. Spinning cotton yarn into cloth — Secondary Sector

          C. ATM booths and Call Centers — Tertiary Sector

          D. Processing milk into cheese at home — Tertiary Sector                     (1 Mark)

31. Examine the table showing data on formal and informal credit sources for rural       households in India:

Category of Rural Household	Share of Formal Credit (%)	Share of Informal Credit (%)
Poor households	15	85
Households with few assets	47	53
Well-off households	72	28
Rich households	90	10

          Which inference is supported by this data?

          A. Poor households have easy access to institutional credit due to lack of asset                       backing.

          B. The informal sector fulfills the vast majority of credit needs of poor households,                  making them vulnerable to high interest rates.

          C. Rich households depend predominantly on moneylenders and relatives.

          D. Formal sources charge higher interest rates than informal moneylenders.(1 Mark)

32. Which of the following bodies supervises the functioning of formal sources of loans and      monitors cash reserve ratios maintained by banks in India?

          A. Ministry of Finance

          B. State Bank of India

          C. Reserve Bank of India

          D. NITI Aayog                                                                             (1 Mark)

33. Why do lenders frequently demand "collateral" before sanctioning a loan?

          A. To guarantee the borrower will invest only in government bonds.

          B. As an asset that acts as a guarantee until the borrowed sum is repaid.

          C. To reduce the bank's operational staffing costs.

          D. To legally take ownership of the borrower’s family properties immediately.

                                                                                                          (1 Mark)

34. In the question given below, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of      Reason (R):

• Assertion (A): Foreign trade creates an opportunity for producers to reach beyond domestic markets.
• Reason (R): Choice of goods in the markets rises, and prices of similar goods in two markets tend to become equal due to foreign trade.

          A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

          B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

          C. A is true, but R is false.

          D. A is false, but R is true.                                                              (1 Mark)

35. Distinguish between open unemployment and disguised unemployment with the help of     a suitable real-life example from the rural sector. (3 Marks)

36. "Cheap and affordable credit is crucial for a country's economic development." Evaluate      this statement with three supportive arguments. (3 Marks)

37. Analyze the positive and negative consequences of globalization on Indian small-scale        industrial producers and local workers. (3 Marks)

38A. Study the data given below comparing key development indicators for three         hypothetical states:

State	Infant Mortality Rate (per 1,000 live births)	Literacy Rate (%)	Net Attendance Ratio (Secondary Stage) (%)
State X	12	92	83
State Y	38	66	58
State Z	29	74	64

• (i) Which state shows the highest social infrastructure achievement in terms of basic health and educational access? (1 Mark)
• (ii) Why does per capita income alone fail to provide a complete picture of human well-being and equitable development? Explain using the indicators in the table.

                                                                                                (2 Marks)

• (iii) Suggest two targeted interventions that State Y should adopt to improve its developmental standing.                                                                 (2 Marks)

                                                OR

38B. Analyze the significance of the Human Development Index (HDI) compiled by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). How does the UNDP's approach to      measuring development differ fundamentally from the World Bank's criterion of Per         Capita Income?                                                                           (5 Marks)