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
16. Why do people prefer democracy? Explain with three reasons. 3 17. How is democracy a better form of government as compared to others? Explain. 3 18. Explain three foundational challenges faced by democracies. 3 19. Describe the factors which have enabled globalisation in India with examples. 3 20. Explain the positive and negative impact of globalisation in India. 3 21. What are the factors that gave birth to the Consumer Movement in India? Trace its evolution. 3 22. Do you think Gandhian methods of Satyagraha will work today in bringing unity and harmony in our country? Justify your answer with suitable arguments. 3 23. Explain the role of Giuseppe Mazzini in the Unification of Italy. 5 OR Describe the Hoa Hao Movement against the French 24. What is mass communication? What are the different means of mass communication? What is the significance of mass communication in a country like India? 5 25. How have roadways an edge over railways in India? Explain five facts. 5 26. Explain any five problem areas in the working of political parties? 5 27. State the recent efforts and suggestions to reform political parties in India. 5 28. Differentiate between formal and informal sources of credit on four main points. What is the main source of credit in rural India? 5 29. What are 'Self-help Groups’? How do they work? Explain. 5 30. (i) Three items A, B and C are shown in the given political outline map of India. Identify these items with the help of following information and write their correct names on the lines marked on the map. 5 (A) A Coal Mine. (B) A Software Technology Park. (C) The place where salt march ended. (ii) On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols: (D) Hyderabad international Airport. (E) The place of Jaliyanwala Bagh incident.