Cbse Class 10 Social Science Sample Papers 2017

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Class 10 - Social Science

10 Social Science Sample Paper-28

General Instructions:

i. The question paper has 28 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.

ii. Marks are indicated against each question.

iii. Questions from serial number 1 to7 are very short answer type questions. Each question

carries one mark.

iv. Questions from serial number 8 to18 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions

should not exceed 80 words each.

v. Questions from serial number 19 to 25 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these questions

should not exceed 100 words each.

vi. Question numbers 26 & 27 are map questions from History with 1 mark each.

vii. Question number 28 is map question of 3 marks from Geography.

viii. For Q. Nos. 26, 27 and 28 (map based questions) one outline political map of India is

provided. After completion the work, attach the map inside your answer book.

ix. Questions at Serial Number - 20, 22, 24 & 25 have Internal Choice. Attempt any one option

out of the given in each of these questions.

1. Name the secret societies founded by Giuseppe Mazzini.

Who was the head of The Revolutionary Society formed by Phan Boi Chau in 1903?

2. Who described the Italian revolutionary nationalist Mazzini as the most dangerous

enemy of our social order?

Name the French officer who led an attack against the ruling Nguyen dynasty.

3. Which is the kharif crop account for about half of the major oilseeds produced in

the country?

4. Which type of power sharing is called checks and balances?

5. Why do the agriculture and allied activities still happen to be the major source of

employment?

6. Name the Agency that develops standards for goods and services?

7. Give one special feature that distinguish formal sector from informal sector.

8. Identify Cavour, telling the part played by him in the unification of Italy.

What was the approach of French behind the necessity of colonies? Explain.

9. Mention the features of the flag which was designed by Gandhiji?

10. How can the land be saved from degradation?

11. Why is rooftop rainwater harvesting the most common practice in Shillong in spite

of the fact that Cherapunjee and Mawsynram are situated only at a distance of 55

kilometers from there? Explain.

12. Who was the leader of the Civil Rights Movement? Describe the importance of this

movement.

13. Name the National political party that has been in power in West Bengal for 30

years? Write any two points related to this political party.

14. Why is a democratic government considered less efficient? Give any three reasons.

15. Suggest some ways by which small farmers can get cheap credit.

16. Highlight the rise of consumer movement in India since 1960s.

17. Describe the developments which changed today’s developing countries from

farming nations to nations depending on tertiary sectors.

18. Which non-material factors does a person consider before accepting a job at a far

off place?

19. What was the impact of technology on food availability? Explain with the help of

examples.

How were the lives of workers negatively affected due to abundance of the labour?

Explain.

Describe the steps taken to solve the problem of housing in Bombay.

20. Explain the main features of the first book printed by Gutenberg.

What did G.A. Henty write about in his novel? Explain.

21. How will you elaborate the importance of manufacturing? Explain.

22. Describe the importance of minerals in human life.

Efficient network of transport and communication is a pre-requisite for local,

national and global trade of today. Explain.

23. What major steps were taken in 1992 towards decentralization?

24. What is foundational Challenge? Explain with the suitable example of those

countries who are trying to establish a democratic setup.

How can we achieve the objective for more representation for women as elected

representation?

25. Why is it important for Government to focus on the protection of unemployed and

those who are working in unorganized sector?

Can you illustrate the features of the New Economic policy introduced in 1991?

26. Locate and label the place on the given outline political map of India: The place

where Jallianwala Bhag massacre took place.

27. Locate and label the place on the given outline political map of India: The place of

Peasants Satyagraha.

28. Two features A and B are marked in the given political 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.

A. Software Technology park

B. Electronic capital of India

Locate and Label Software technology park of Kerala with appropriate symbols

on the same map given for identification

Class 10 - Social Science

10 Social Science Sample Paper-28

Solution

1. Young Italy in Marseilles and Young Europe in Berne are secret societies founded by

Giuseppe Mazzini.

Prince Cuong De was the head of The Revolutionary Society formed by Phan Boi

Chau in 1903.

2. Austrian Chancellor Duke Metternich described the Italian revolutionary nationalist

Mazzini as the most dangerous enemy of our social order.

Francis Garnier was the French officer who led an attack against the ruling Nguyen

dynasty.

3. Groundnut accounts for about half of the major oilseeds produced in the country.

4. Horizontal distribution of power.

5. This is because the Governments could not create enough jobs in the secondary and

tertiary sectors of our economy.

6. Bureau of Indian Standards develops stndards for goods and services.

7. RBI supervises the functioning of the formal sources of credit while no any

organisation is there to supervise the lending activities in informal sources of credit.

8. The real credit for the unification of Italy goes to Cavour, who became the Prime

Minister of Sardinia in 1852 A.D. He then dedicated himself his body and soul

together to achieve his goal of independence and the unification of Italy. For this

purpose, he took recourse to diplomatic manoeuvres or shrewd diplomacy. He took

sides in many ways to attract other states like Lombardy, Modena, Parma and

Tuscany to throw off the Austrian Yoke and join Sardinia. He had unified the whole

of Italy under Sardinia.

Following were reasons due to which French wanted to establish colonies:

i. They wanted to exploit the resources of colonies. Colonies were considered

essential to supply natural resources and other essential goods.

ii. To bring the benefit of civilization to uncivilized societies. Most of the European

countries were of the opinion that European countries were of the opinion that

Afro-Asian people were uncivilized and thought it was the mission of the

advanced. European countries were to bring the benefits of civilization to the

backward people.

9. A. In 1921 Gandhiji had designed the swaraj flag.

B. It was a tricolor flag and had a spinning wheel in the centre representing the

Gandhian ideal of self-help.

C. Tricolors were-red, green and white.

D. Carrying the flag, holding it aloft, during marches became a symbol of defiance.

10. i. After deforestation, afforestation can be done.

ii. Proper management of grazing can be done.

iii. Shelter belts can be planted to save the land from degradation.

iv. Stabilisation of sand dunes by growing thorny bushes are some of the methods

to check land degradation.

v. Proper discharge and disposal of industrial effluents and wastes after treatment

can reduce land and water degradation in industrial and suburban areas.

11. Rooftop rainwater harvesting is the most common practice in Shillong in spite of the

fact that the highest rainfall receiving areas in the world, Cherapunjee and

Mawsynram, are situated only at a distance of 55 kilometers from there. This

is because Shillong receives heavy rainfall during monsoon period but the state

faces acute water shortage. Today this area faces an acute water shortage. This is a

consequence of extensive deforestation and no efforts have been made toward

rainwater harvesting. It is mainly due to lack of water storage system. Nearly every

household in the city has a rooftop rain water harvesting structure. Almost 15-25

per cent of the total water requirement of the household comes from rooftop water

harvesting.

12. A. The leader of civil rights movement was Martin Luther King Jr.

B. Martin Luther King Jr. set an example of demanding equal rights without the use

of force or aggression. He became so popular and well liked that he was hated

just as intensely by those who disagreed with the equal rights movement.

C. He also gained government support due to his choice to make a point and not

retaliate with violence.

D. King's efforts led to the 1963 March on Washington, where King delivered his "I

Have a Dream" speech. There, he raised public consciousness of the civil rights

movement and established himself as one of the greatest speakers in U.S.history.

13. Communist party of India-Marxist (CPI-M)

A. Founded in 1964. Believes in Marxism-Leninism, supports socialism, and

secularism.

B. Accepts democratic elections as a useful means for securing the objective of

socio-economic justice in India.

C. Has been in power in West Bengal without a break for 30 years.

D. It is anti colonialism and promotes social and economic justice.,

E. They believe that revolution can come about through an alliance with workers

and peasants

14. i. Deliberations and discussions in the legislature consumes lot of time.

ii. The worries of majority and public opinion stands as a big obstacle in the

efficient working of the government.

iii. Deliberations and negations can cause delay in taking decisions or getting the

plans executed. This also adversely affects efficiency.

15. Following are some means by which farmers can lend the loans:

i. Small farmers can get cheap credit by forming cooperatives. They can form

cooperatives which can obtain large loan from the bank.

ii. The cooperatives use the bank loan to provide loans to members at cheaper rates

than the moneylenders.

iii. Small farmers can also get loan from the banks if they are able to provide

collateral to the banks.

iv. Small farmers can also get loan from Self Help Groups by joining the

membership of it.

16. In India the consumer movement as a social force originated with the necessity of

protecting and promoting the interest of consumers against unethical unfair

practices. Rampant food shortages, hoarding, black, marketing, adulteration of food

and edible oil gave birth to the consumer movement in an organized form in the

1960s. Till the 1970s, consumer organizations were largely engaged in writing

articles and holding exhibitions. They formed consumer groups to look into the

malpractices in ration shops and overcrowding in the road passenger transport.

More recently, India witnessed an upsurge in the number of consumer groups.

17. A. In the last 35 years tertiary sector has achieved importance. It has emerged as

single largest producing sector in India.

B. This because in growing economies, certain basic services like good hospitals,

schools, banks, and insurance companies required.

C. With the growth of agriculture sector infrastructure facilities like transport

storage is required.

D. The richer people want restaurants, shopping malls, tourism etc in big cities. It

has become essential service.

E. In developing countries, there is no shortage of skilled workers.

18. The non-material factors does a person considers before accepting a job at a far off

place are as follows:

i. Facilities for him and his family.

ii. Good working atmosphere.

iii. More opportunities of learning.

iv. Chances of growth.

v. Job security and social security.

19. The impact of technology on food availability were:

i. Technology in the form of improvements in transport - faster railways, lighter

wagons and larger ships helped to move food more cheaply and quickly from far

away farms to final markets.

ii. Earlier, animals were shipped alive from America to Europe and then slaughter

when they arrived there. Meat was hence an expensive luxury beyond the reach

of the European poor.

iii. Then came a technology namely refrigerated ships, which enabled to transport

perishable foods over long distances.

iv. Now animals were slaughtered for food and then transported to Europe as

frozen meat. This reduced shipping cost and lowered meat prices in Europe.

v. To the earlier monotony of bread and potatoes many, though not all, could now

add meat to their diet.

The abundance of labour in the market affected the lives of workers adversely.

a. Plenty of labourers: As news of possible jobs travelled to the countryside,

hundreds thronged to the cities. When there is plenty of labour wages are low.

b. Netwoking and sources: The actual possibility of getting a job depended on

existing networks for friendship and kin relations. If there was a relative or a

friend in a factory, the chances of getting a job quickly were more likely.

c. Wastage of time and money: Those jobe-seekers having poor or not social

connection had to wait weeks, spend nights under bridges or in night

shelters. Some stayed in Night Refuges that were set up by private individuals;

others went to the Casual Wards maintained by the Poor Law authorities.

d. Seasonal type of labour: Seasonality for work in many industries means

prolonged periods without works. After the busy season was over, the poor were

on the streets again.

Although, wages increased somewhat in the early nineteenth century but they

tell us little about the welfare of the workers.

The following steps were taken to solve the housing problem in Bombay:

i. Chawls were built. It was a multi-storeyed structure which were built in the

native parts of the town. These houses were largely owned by private landlords,

such as merchants, bankers and buildings.

ii. The City of Bombay Improvement Trust was established in 1898. It focused on

clearing poorer homes out of the city centre.

iii. In 1918, a Rent Act was passed to keep rents reasonable. But it had the opposite

effect of producing a severe housing crisis, since landlords withdrew houses

from the market.

iv. The city of Bombay developed massive reclamation projects. Reclamation refers

to the reclaiming of marshy or submerged area or other wasteland for

settlements.

v. The seven island of Bombay were joined into one land mass only over a period

of time. The earliest project began in 1784.

20. By 1448, Gutenberg perfected the system of printing press. The first book printed by

John Guttenberg was the holy book Bible. About 180 copies were printed and it took

three years to produce them. These printed books has following features:

i. It closely resembled the written manuscripts in appearance and layout.

ii. The types of metal letters imitated the ornamental handwritten style.

iii. Boarders of the Bible were illuminated by hand with foliage and other patterns.

iv. Printing of books for the commons and for elites was different.

A. G.A. Henty’s historical adventure novels for boys were also wildly popular

during the height of British Empire.

B. They aroused the excitement and adventure of conquering strange lands.

C. They were set in Mexico, Alexandria, Siberia and many other countries.

D. They were always about young boys who witness grand historical events, get

involved in some military action and show what they called English courage.

E. In under Drake’s Flag two young Elizabethan adventurers face their apparently

approach death, but still remember to assert their Englishness.

F. He wrote novels for young boys idealising a new type of man; someone who was

powerful, assertive, independent and daring.

G. He represented the colonisers heroic and honourable.

H. He wrote about strange lands being conquered by the young Englishmen.

21. The manufacturing industry is of great importance for a country's economy. It helps

in following ways:

i. Uplifts agriculture sector: Manufacturing industry not only help in modernizing

agriculture, which forms the backbone of our economy, they also reduce the

heavy dependence of people on agricultural income by providing them jobs in

secondary and tertiary sector. Therefore it is of great importance to the country's

economy.

ii. Eradicates poverty and unemployment: Industrial development is a

precondition for eradication of unemployment and poverty from the country.

This was the main philosophy behind public sector industries and joint sector

ventures in India.

iii. Boosts trade and commerece: Export of manufactured goods expands trade and

commerce, and brings in much needed foreign exchange.

iv. Makes country prosperous: Countries that transform their raw materials into a

wide variety of furnished goods of higher value are prosperous.

22. Minerals are indispensable part of human life.

i. Almost everything we use, from a tiny pin to towering building or a big ship, all

are made from minerals.

ii. The railway lines and the tarmac of the roads, our implements and machinery

too are made from minerals.

iii. Cars buses, trains, aeroplans are manufactured from minerals and run on power

resources derived from the earth.

iv. In all stages of development, human beings have used minerals for their

livelihood, decoration, festivities, religious and ceremonial rites.

v. Availability of the minerals helps in the economic development of the country.

vi. Our food too contains minerals.

We use different materials and services in our daily life. Some of these are available

in our immediate surroundings, while other requirements are met by bringing

things from other places. Goods and services do not move from supply locals to

demand locals on their own. The movement of these goods and services from their

supply locations to demand locations necessitates the need for transport. Some

people are engaged in facilitating these movements. These people are known to be

traders who make the products come to the consumers by transportation. Thus, the

place of development of a country depends upon the production of goods and

services as well as their movement over space. Transport promotes internal as well

as international trade. It helps to maintain the defence of a country, transport and

communication contributes to the promotion of tourism and it also brings foreign

exchange. Therefore, efficient means of transport is a pre-requisite for or local,

national and global trade as well as for rapid development.

23. A major step towards decentralization was taken in 1992. The Constitution was

amended to make the third-tier of democracy more powerful and effective.

A. It was constitutionally mandatory to hold regular elections to local government

bodies.

B. States were reserved in the elected bodies and the executive heads of these

institutions for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other Backward Classes.

C. At least one third of all positions were reserved for women.

D. An independent institution called the State Election Commission has been

created in each State to conduct panchayat and municipal elections.

E. The state governments were required to share some powers and revenue with

local government bodies. The nature of sharing varied State to state.

24. Different countries face different kinds of challenges. At least one-fourth of the

globe is still not under a democratic government. The challenge for democracy in

these parts of the world is very stark. These countries face the foundational

challenge of making the transaction to democracy and then instituting democracy

government. This involves bringing down the existing non-democratic regime,

keeping military away from controlling government and establishing a sovereign

and functional state. Example: Iraq is facing the foundational challenge.

Widespread sectarian violence as the new government fails to establish its

authority.

A. Increasing women's representation in the government can empower women and

is necessary to achieve gender parity.

B. Women, as the conventional primary caretakers of children, often have a more

prominent role than men in advocating for children, resulting in a "double

dividend" in terms of the benefits of women's representation.

C. Female representatives not only advance women's rights but also advance the

rights of children. Seats must be reserved for women in elected bodies like the

Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha, the State Assemblies, etc.

D. Emphasis should be given to enhancing the literacy rate among women.

E. Political parties need to be convinced to reserve tickets for women contestants.

F. Only reserving seats for women in government jobs are not enough. It should be

adequate and be implemented in the strict sense.

25. Due to following factors it is important for Government to focus on the protection of

unemployed and those who are working in unorganized sector.

a. Government has to ensure equality among rich and poor citizens of the

countries.

b. Citizens are the important assets of the countries. So it is the duty of government

to take care of its citizens.

c. Unemployment will cause anarchy in the country.

d. Massive campaigns and representation by people’s organization have influenced

the government.

e. For the welfare of labour and those who are working in unorganized sector,

Government has made labour laws. So it is the duty of government to follow

those laws.

Following are the features of New Economic Policy introduced in 1991:

a. Liberalized policy towards foreign trade and foreign investment.

b. Introduction of foreign capital investment.

c. Removal of trade barriers.

d. Reduction in the role of Public sector.

e. Promotion to private sector.

f. Reforms in the financial sector.

g. Liberalization of import licensing.

h. Freedom is given to the MNCs to set up their industrial units.

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