ORZK-SS2010
SOCIAL SCIENCE Class – X Time allowed : 3 hours General Instructions :
Maximum Marks : 90
(i) The question paper has 30 questions in all. All questions are compulsory. (ii) Marks are indicated against each question. (iii) Questions from serial number 1 to 9 are Multiple Choice Questions. Each question carries one mark. (iv) Questions from serial number 10 to 21 are 3 mark questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words each. (v) Questions from serial number 22 to 29 are 5 mark questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 100 words each. (vi) Question number 30 is a map question of 5 marks from History and Geography both. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book. 1. Which one of the following methods was used by Mahatma Gandhi to fight the racist regime in South Africa? (a) Hunger strike (b) Jail Bharo Andolan (c) Satyagraha (d) Prayers
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2. Which amongst the following were the inhabitants of Balkan region? (a) Tyrols (b) Slavs (c) Dutch OR Who wrote a play based on the lives of Trung sisters? (a) Nhat Linh (b) Phan Boi Chau (c) Nguyen Thi Xuan (d) Ho Chi Minh
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3. Which one of the following minerals belongs to the non-ferrous category? 1 (a) Iron Ore (b) Manganese (c) Cobalt (d) Mica 4. What was the result of Bolivia’s water war? (a) Water prices remained unchanged (b) Imposition of Martial Law c) Cancellation of MNC contract and restoration of water supply to the municipalities (d) All of these 5. Which of the following institution has passed an order making it necessary for political parties to hold their organizational elections and file their income tax returns? 1 (a) Parliament (b) Election Commission (c) Supreme Court (d) Prime Minister 6. Which one of the following is a challenge of deepening of democracy? 1 (a) Extention of federal principle to all the units of federation. (b) To establish a sovereign state. (c) Strengthening of institutions to increase people’s participation and control. (d) More decision within the arenas of democratic control. 7. SHGs refer to: 1 (a) Groups of rural poor people who work together in the credit sector (b) Groups of rich people who work together (c) A formal credit sector (d) None of the above 8. Banks and Co-operatives come under 1 (a) Formal credit sector (b) Informal credit (c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of the above 9. Which one of the following is not a Consumer Right? 1 (a) Right to choose (b) Right to safety (c) Right to property (d) Right to be informed. 10. What was the objective of Simon Commission? Why was it opposed in India? 3 11. How did the non – cooperation become a movement? Explain. 3 12. 'Ideas of national unity in early nineteenth century Europe were closely allied to the ideology of liberalism.' Highlight any three points of this ideology. 'Ideas of national unity in early nineteenth century Europe were closely allied to the ideology of liberalism.' Highlight any three points of this ideology. 3 OR Why did the French feel that colonies are necessary for them? 13. Which are the potential sources of biogas? State any two benefits of biogas. 3 14. Why has the Chotanagpur plateau region maximum concentration of iron and steel industries? Write reasons. 3 15. Mention the various measures taken by the government to boost the production of jute goods. 3