CLASS-10, SST, TERM

 

		SOCIAL SCIENCE Class – X   Time allowed : 3 hours                                             Maximum Marks : 90                                       General Instructions : (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 8 are very short answer type questions. Each question carries one mark. (iv)     Questions from serial number 9 to 21 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words each. (v)      Questions from serial number 22 to 29 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 120 words each. (vi)     Question number 30 is map question of 3 marks from Geography. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book.
	1a	Despite the woodblock printing, what factor raised the demand of new technology in print ?	1
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	1b	Who was Walter Scott ?	1
	2	‘Slash and burn’ farming comes under which type of farming ?	1
	3	Who led the civil rights movement in the USA ?	1
	4	In which list of the Indian Constitution does railways come? Why?	1
	5	Which community in Belgium was relatively rich and powerful ?	1
	6	Why is Per Capita Income calculated in the US dollars ?	1
	7	What is the aim of the government in raising money through taxes?	1
	8	What is the rank of India as per the HDI report of 2004 ?	1
	9a	'China becomes attractive destinations for investment by foreign MNCs in the 19th and 20th centuries'.  Justify the statement.	3
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	9b	Why did the merchants from the towns in Europe move to the countryside during 17th and 18th century ?	3
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	9c	How did London encourage new spirit of individualism among both men and women during mid 19th century?	3
	10a	“The multinational companies (MNCs) choose China as an alternative location for investment ?” Explain the statement.	3
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	10b	Why was it difficult for East India company to procure regular supplies of goods for export in the beginning ?  Explain.	3
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	10c	Mention the three presidency cities of India ? Why were they referred to as 'multi functionality cities ?	3
	11a	Write a short note on Ukiyo.	3
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	11b	Who was Rokeya Hossien ? What messages did she convey through her writings ?	3
	12a	Name any three women writers in India with their books.	3
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	12b	What actions of Robinson Crusoe make us see him as a typical coloniser ?	3
	13	Mention two states for each of the following factors of land degradation - Mining, Over grazing and over - irrigation.	3
	14	"The destruction of forests and wildlife is not just a biologival issue.  The biological loss is strongly correlated with the loss of cultural diversity". Justify the statement.	3
	15	Water scarcity in most cases is caused by over-exploitation, excessive use and unequal access to water among different social groups'.  Explain the meaning of the statement with the help of examples.	3
	16	Which features of Panchayati Raj do you like the most and why ? Explain.	3
	17	Compare overlapping and cross cutting of social differences with one example each.	3
	18	Elaborate three features of an Act passed by Sri Lankan government in 1956.	3
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	20	How can income and employment be increased if farmers are provided with a loan or irrigation facility?  Explain with the help of an example.	3
	21	Mention the three different types of services included in service sector.  Give one example of each type.	3
	22a	Describe any five factors that led to the end of the Bretton Woods System and the beginning of globalization.	5
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	22b	Why did the upper classes prefer things produced by hand in Victorian Britain ?  Explain.	5
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	22c	Explain the position of women in Britain in the 19th century.	5
	23a	Martin Luther remarked “Printing is the ultimate gift of God and the greatest one.”  Explain his remarks in the light of the religious reforms that took place in Europe.	5
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	23b	What were the issues addressed by Thomas Hardy in his novel ‘Mayor of Casterbridge’ ?  How did the novel bring together many cultures ?  Explain.	5
	24	Describe any five technological and institutional reforms initiated to improve the standard of agriculture in India.	5
	25	Evaluate methods of forest conservation.	5
	26	'Holding Together Federations do not give equal power to its constituent units'. Explain the statement with the help of examples in context to India.	5
	27	“Caste has a significant role in Indian Politics”. Assess the statement.	5
	28	Explain any five basis of comparison of economic development of different countries or states.	5
	29	Rekha’s income is more than her sister.  But Rekha works in an unorganized sector where as her sister is employed in the organised sector.  Who amongst the two is at an advantageous position and why ?	5
	30	(a)        One item A is shown in the given political  outline map of India. Identify this item with the help of following information and write its correct name on the line marked on the map.             (A)       Type of soil (b)        On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols             (B)       Bhakra Nangal Dam             (C)       Major  producer state of Jute Note :  The following questions are for the visually impaired Candidates only.             (30.1)   What type of soils are found in Kerala ?             (30.2)   In which state is Bhakra Nangal  dam situated ?             (30.3)   Name any one major producer state of Jute.	3