Students must start practicing the questions from CBSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Social Science with Solutions Set 10 are designed as per the revised syllabus.
CBSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Social Science Set 10 with Solutions
Time : 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
- Question paper comprises five Sections – A, B, C, D and E. There are 37 questions in the question paper. All questions are compulsory.
- Section A – From question 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
- Section B – Question no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 40 words.
- Section C contains Q.25to Q.29 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words.
- Section D – Question no. 30 to 33 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words.
- Section-E – Questions no from 34 to 36 are case based questions with three sub questions and are of 4 marks each.
- Section F – Question no. 37 is map based, carrying 5 marks with two parts, 37a from History (2 marks) and 37b from Geography (3 marks).
- There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions have to be attempted.
- In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.
Section – A
MCQs (1 x 20 = 20)
Question 1.
Which of the following most statements appropriately describes underemployment?
(a) Workers are not paid as per their work.
(b) Worker are working less than what they are capable of doing.
(c) Workers are not skilled.
(d) Workers are not willing to work. [1]
Answer:
(b) Workers are working less than what they are capable of doing.
Explanation: When the work can be done with similar efficiency even if some workers are removed, the workers are said to be underemployed- which means they are working less than they are capable of, due to Lack ofjob opportunities.
Question 2.
Identify the country in which the principle of majoritarianism led to civil war.
(a) Belgium
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) Netherlands
(d) Germany [1]
Answer:
(b) Sri Lanka
Explanation: The majoritarian decisions taken by democratically elected Sinhala government against the minority- Sri Lankan Tamils-led to the development of sentiments of alienation amongst them and a civil war was thus caused where Tamils fought for a separate state EeLam.
Related Theory:
Belgium worked out its ethnic complications democratically and emerged out to be a harmonious state, ruled by law which is equal for all.
Question 3.
Which of the following is regulated by the institution featured in the picture?
(a) Formal Sector loans
(b) Informal Sector loans
(c) Domestic loans
(d) Loans for Marriage [1]
Answer:
(a) Formal Sector loans
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India supervises the functioning of formal sources of loans. The RBI sees that the banks give loans notjust to profit-making businesses and traders but also to small cultivators, small scale.
Related Theory:
Banks have to submit information to the RBI on how much they are lending, to whom, at what interest rate, etc
Question 4.
Overgrazing is the main reason behind land degradation in which of the following states?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Chhattisgarh
(c) Punjab
(d) Western Uttar Pradesh [1]
Answer:
(a) Maharashtra
Explanation: In states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, overgrazing is one of the main reasons for land degradation.
Related Theory:
Mining sites are abandoned after excavation work is complete leaving deep scars and traces of over burdening. In states like Jharkhand, Chattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha, deforestation due to mining has caused severe land degradation.
Question 5.
Identify this political party with the help of the following information.
Formed in 1999 following a split in the Congress party. Espouses democracy, Gandhian secularism, equity, social justice and federalism. Wants that high offices in government be confined to natural born citizens of the country.
(a) INC
(b) BJP
(c) NCP
(d) BSP [1]
Answer:
(c) NCP
Explanation: The NCP Nationalist Congress Party is a major party in Maharashtra and has a significant presence in Meghalaya, Manipur and Assam. It has been a coalition partner in the state of Maharashtra in alliance with the Congress in recent past. Since 2004, it has been a member of the United Progressive Alliance.
Caution:
Important details of most popular and important political parties should be memorised by heart because they can be often asked in form of identification questions
Question 6.
How can we increase the proportion of women in the important political and social institutions of the country?
(a) by educating women to participate more
(b) by declaring separate electorates for them
(c) by reserving seats for them at high level institutions
(d) by making these institutions open only for females [1]
Answer:
(c) by reserving seats for them at high level institutions
Explanation: One way to solve this problem is to make it legally binding to have a fair proportion of women in the elected or constituted bodies. This is what the Panchayati Raj Institutions have done in India. One-third of seats in local government bodies – in panchayats and municipalities – are now reserved for women.
Related Theory:
There are more than 10 lakh elected women representatives in rural and urban local bodies in India.
Question 7.
Match the items in column A with those of column B and find the most appropriate code which reflects the correctly matched pairs.
| Column A | Column B | ||
| (A) | Coir Industry | (I) | Odisha |
| (B) | Aluminium smelting plants | (II) | Singrauli |
| (C) | Software Park | (III) | Kerala |
| (D) | Thermal Power plant | (IV) | Noida |
(a) A-(I), B-(III), C-(IV), D-(II)
(b) A-(III), B-(IV), C-(II), D-(I)
(c) A-(III), B-(I), C-(IV), D-(II)
(d) A-(IV), B-(III), C-(II), D-(I) [1]
Answer:
(c) A-(III), B-(I), C-(IV), D-(II)
Explanation: Coir industry is found in regions where coconut is easily available, i.e. in Kerala.
Question 8.
Which of the following statements related to Dandi March organised by Mahatma Gandhi is incorrect?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi started the Dandi March from Sabarmati Ashram.
(b) Dandi March is also known as Salt March
(c) Dandi March was started on 11 March, 1930
(d) Mahatma Gandhi was accompanied by 72 of his trusted members. [1]
Answer:
(d) Mahatma Gandhi was accompanied by 72 of his trusted members.
Explanation: Gandhiji was followed by 78-80 of his followers and disciples in his march to break the infamous Salt law.
Related Theory:
Dandi March began on 11th-12th March, 1930 and lasted for 24 days, culminating on 6th April, 1930 in Dandi.
Question 9.
Fill in the blank marked by A by choosing the most appropriate option:
| Name of the Book | Sacchi Kavitayen | Istri Dharam Vichaar |
| Author | Sudarshan | A |
(a) Kashibaba
(b) Ram Chaddha
(c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(d) Raja Ravi Varma [1]
Answer:
(b) Ram Chaddha
Explanation: Ram Chaddha published the fast-selling Istri Dharm Vichar to teach women how to be obedient wives. The Khalsa Tract Society published cheap booklets with a similar message.
Question 10.
What is also known as the economic barometer of the country?
(a) Communication
(b) International trade
(c) Waterway transport
(d) Spice trade [1]
Answer:
(a) International trade
Explanation: Advancement of international trade of a country is an index to its economic prosperity. It is, therefore, considered the economic barometer for a country.
Related Theory:
As the resources are space bound, no country can survive without international trade. Export and import are the components of trade.
Question 11.
According to the classification by the World Bank, based on per capita income, choose the correctly matched pair.
(a) Middle income group – USA
(b) Low income group – Saudi Arabia
(c) High income group – Bangladesh
(d) Low middle income group – India [1]
Answer:
(d) Low Middle Income group
Explanation: World Bank uses Per-Capita Income to compare development in various countries. Countries with per capita income- 12056 $ and above are Rich Countries. Countries with 955$ or less as their per capita income are called Low Income Countries.
Related Theory:
India has a per capita income of 1820 $m in 2017 and hence is better than low income group but not as good as middle or high income countries.
Question 12.
There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:
Assertion (A): It was felt that if the power to decide is dispersed, it would not be possible to take quick decisions and to enforce them. Reason (R): Unstable governments cannot take decisions easily and quickly.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true. [1]
Answer:
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Explanation: In a good democratic government, due respect is given to diverse groups and views that exist in a society. Everyone has a voice in the shaping of public policies. Getting every person to agree and come to a common conclusion takes a Long time and therefore decision making in democracies is a long process.
The idea of power sharing has emerged in opposition to the notions of undivided political power.
Question 13.
Which institution is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium?
(a) African Union
(b) WHO
(c) UNICEF
(d) European Union [1]
Answer:
(d) European Union
Explanation: The Belgium model of Administration has been able to keep Brussels away from all kinds of social and political conflicts due to its accomodation and inclusiveness.
Related Theory:
The accomodation in Belgium helped to avoid civic strife between the two major communities and a possible division of the country on linguistic lines.
Question 14.
Which of the following acts is NOT applicable to in the unorganised sector?
(I) Factories Act
(II) Minimum Wages Act
(III) Shops and Establishments Act
(IV) Equal Remuneration Act Codes:
(a) I, II and IV
(b) II and III
(c) III and IV
(d) I, II, III and IV [1]
Answer:
(d) I, II, III and IV
Explanation: Organised sectors registered by the government and have to follow its rules and regulations which are given in various laws such as the Factories Act, Minimum Wages Act, Payment of Gratuity Act, Shops and Establishments Act etc.
Related Theory:
Organised sectors is called so because it has some formal processes and procedures.
Question 15.
Choose the incorrect pair.
(a) Eldorado-City of Diamond
(b) Europe-Centre of world trade
(c) London-Financial centre
(d) Punjab-Canal colonies [1]
Answer:
(d) Eldorado- City of Diamond
Explanation: Eldorado was a fictional city of gold. Legends spread in seventeenth-century Europe about South America’s fabled wealth where El Dorado was supposed to be.
Related Theory:
From the fifteenth century, China’s reduced role and the rising importance of the Americas gradually moved the centre of world trade westwards. Europe now emerged as the centre of world trade.
Question 16.
Fill in the blank by choosing the most appropriate option.
Entry of an MNC in a domestic market may prove harmful for ………………..
(a) large scale producers
(b) all domestic producers
(c) all international producers
(d) all sub-standard small-scale producers [1]
Answer:
(d) all sub-standard small-scale producers
Explanation: Batteries, capacitors, plastics, toys, tyres, dairy products, and vegetable oil are some examples of industries where the sub-standard small manufacturers have been hit hard due to competition
Question 17.
Which one of the following is a major benefit of joint production between a local company and an MNC?
(a) MNCs supply new technology through such mergers
(b) MNCs can control the increase in the price through joint production of goods
(c) The local company can buy all the technology from the MNC
(d) MNC can sell the products under their brand name. [1]
Answer:
(a) MNCs supply new technology through such mergers
Explanation: The benefit to the local company of such joint production is two-fold. First, MNCs can provide money for additional investments, like buying new machines for faster production. Second, MNCs might bring with them the latest technology for production.
Related Theory:
MNC invests to buy up local companies and then to expand production
Question 18.
The 1929 Lahore Session is famous for which of the following decisions/declarations?
(a) Declaration of Non-cooperation movement
(b) Declaration of Independence
(c) Declaration of Purna Swaraj Resolution
(d) Calling off of Non-Cooperation Movement [1]
Answer:
(c) Declaration of Purna Swaraj Resolution
Explanation: Lahore Congress formalised the demand of ‘PurnaSwaraj’ after continuously being dejected by the multiple vague concessions offered by British to call off the on-going revolutionary movements.
Related Theory:
Non-Cooperation movement was adopted in 1920 while it was called off in 1922. India’s attainment of independence was declared in 1947.
Question 19.
Identify the institution mentioned through the given hints:
(1) They raise and highlight issues.
(2) They have lakhs of members and activists spread all over the country.
(3) Many of the pressure groups are the extensions of these institutions among different sections of society.
(a) Banks
(b) Political porties
(c) Interest group
(d) Cooperative societies [1]
Answer:
(b) Political Parties
Explanation: Parties shape public opinion. They raise and highlight issues. Parties have lakhs of members and activists spread all over the country.
Related Theory:
Many of the pressure groups are the extensions of political parties. Parties sometimes also launch movements for the resolution of problems faced by people.
Question 20.
Which of the following statements about the early entrepreneurs from India is (are) True?
(I) The history of many business groups goes back to trade with America.
(II) The British in India began exporting opium to China and took tea from China to England.
(III) In Bengal, Dwarkanath Tagore made his fortune in the China trade before he turned to industrial investment, setting up six joint-stock companies in the 1830s and 1840s.
(IV) Seth Hukumchand set up the first Indian jute mill in Calcutta in 1917.
Codes:
(a) I and IV
(b) I, II and III
(c) I and III
(d) II, III and IV [1]
Answer:
(d) II, III and IV
Explanation: The history of many business groups goes back to trade with China. The British in India began exporting opium to China and took tea from China to England. Dwarkanath Tagore made his fortune in the China too.
Related Theory:
Till the First World War, European Managing Agencies regulated and controlled a sector of Indian industries. Three of the biggest ones were Bird Heiglers & Co., Andrew Yule, and Jardine Skinner & Co. These agencies mobilised capital, set up joint-stock companies and managed them. Indian financiers provided the capital while the European Agencies made all investment and business decisions.
Section – B
Very Short Answer Type Questions (2 x 4 = 8)
Question 21.
What is per capita income? Can per capita income be considered the real income of a citizen? [2]
Answer:
To calculate income of every citizen in a country is difficult therefore an average income is calculated by dividing the total income of the country by its total population.
- This average income is also known as per capita income or average income of every citizen in a country.
- Per capita income however is not the real income of a citizen but an estimate. Per capita income doesn’t prove to be a reliable unit to measure whether or not a citizen is developing in a country.
Question 22.
Why did Ambedkar establish the Depressed Class Association in 1930? [2]
Answer:
Ambedkar organised the Dalits into the Depressed Classes Association in 1930 because:
- To help the disadvantaged community to organise rallies, debates and open conversations to attain appropriate rights and opportunities
- To support his demand for Separate Class electorates over which he had been clashing with Gandhi.
Question 23.
Mention two characteristics of the textiles industry.
OR
How are industrial locations chosen? What factors are kept in mind? [2]
Answer:
Two characteristics of the textile industry are:
- It is self reliant and compliant in its value chain.
- It contributes significantly in employment generation and revenue collection.
OR
Industrial locations are complex to find.
- They are influenced by availability of raw materials, labour, capital, transportation, power and proximity to the market, etc.
- It is rarely possible to find all these factors available at one place. Factories are located where all the factors of production are available at the lowest cost.
Question 24.
How has the creation of linguistic states affected the unity of the country? [2]
Answer:
The formation of linguistic states has actually made the country more united because it has helped recognise the differences based on geography, language or culture of the states.
Section – C
Short Answer Type Questions (3 x 5 = 15)
Question 25.
The Second World War caused an immense amount of economic devastation and social disruption. Reconstruction promised to be long and difficult. What are the two factors which influenced this reconstruction? [3]
Answer:
Two crucial influences shaped post-war reconstruction:
- The first was the emergence of the United States as the dominant economic, political and military power in the Western world.
- The dominance of the Soviet Union also influenced the post war reconstruction. Russia was a backward agricultural country which suddenly developed itself into a world power.
- The dynamics between these countries affected the post war world reconstruction as it divided the world into two/three blocs. Countries who supported the US on one side, parts of the Soviet Union on the other side and the Non-aligned bloc on the third side.
Question 26.
How is transparency ensured in a democracy? [3]
Answer:
To ensure Transparency in a democracy, the Constitution and our law makers have made several provisions.
(1) Democracy ensures that decision making process is based on strict rules and norms written in the constitution. The process is transparent at each step for any citizen to inquire and understand.
(2) A citizen has a right through the Right to Information Act to inquire about any political process or person involved unless the information being asked is hidden for the safety and maintenance of integrity of the country.
(3) A citizen can also scrutinize all the decision along with the actions of their decision makers and criticise the same through multiple platforms. He or she can also use the same analysis to vote for the said candidate in the next election.
OR
Yes, the three sectors namely, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary are highly interdependent on each other.
(1) The secondary sector which basically manufactures or processes goods produced by the primary sector- for example, makes biscuit, bread by grounded wheat(flour), constructs buildings by cement, tar, stones is heavily dependent on primary sector. The Primary Sector is dependent on Secondary sector for the processing of its raw material into finished products.
(2) The tertiary sector, that advertises, sells, transports products of both primary and secondary sector is thus dependent on these sectors as well.
(3) Both Primary and Secondary sectors are dependent on Tertiary sector for capital to invest and continue their production. Hence all three sectors are interdependent on each other to work successfully.
Question 27.
What are the differences between formal and informal sources of credit?
OR
Economic activities, though, grouped into three different categories, are highly interdependent. Do you agree? Elaborate. [3]
Answer:
The difference between formal and informal sources of credit are as follows:
| Basis of Distinction | Formal Sources of Credit | Informal Sources of Credit |
| (1) Need of Collateral | Collateral is essential for borrowing money. | Most informal sources lend without collateral or proper agreement. |
| (2) Rate of Interest | Reasonably Low | Exorbitantly High |
| (3) Safety of Borrower | Backed by the Government, monitored by RBI. Extremely safe. | No monitoring agency backs the loan. The lenders turn exploitative most of the times. |
OR
Yes, the three sectors namely, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary are highly interdependent on each other.
(1) The secondary sector which basically manufactures or processes goods produced by the primary sector- for example, makes biscuit, bread by grounded wheat(flour), constructs buildings by cement, tar, stones is heavily dependent on primary sector. The Primary Sector is dependent on Secondary sector for the processing of its raw material into finished products.
(2) The tertiary sector, that advertises, sells, transports products of both primary and secondary sector is thus dependent on these sectors as well.
(3) Both Primary and Secondary sectors are dependent on Tertiary sector for capital to invest and continue their production. Hence all three sectors are interdependent on each other to work successfully.
Question 28.
Write a note on Greek war of Independence. [3]
Answer:
Constructing sophisticated hydraulic structures like dams built of stone rubble, reservoirs or lakes, embankments and canals for irrigation was a common practise during ancient India. Three of them are:
- In the first century B.C., Sringaverapura near Allahabad had sophisticated water harvesting system channelling the flood water of the river Ganga.
- During the time of Chandragupta Maurya, dams, lakes and irrigation systems were extensively built in his reign.
- In the 11th Century, Bhopal Lake was one of the largest artificial lakes of its time was built.
Question 29.
Mention three hydraulic structures found in Ancient India. [3]
Answer:
Greek war of Independence mobilised nationalist feelings among the educated elite across Europe. It had been a part of the Ottoman Empire since the fifteenth century. Fuelled by the growing revolutionary nationalism and liberalism in the 19th century a spark for independence was lit among Greeks in 1821. Nationalist Greeks were rendered huge supports from all ends. To invoke nationalism against a Muslim rule, contemporary literature was used. After a long struggle and fierce war, the treaty of Constantinople in 1832 recognised Greece as an independent state.
Section – D
Long Answer Type Questions (5 x 4 = 20)
Question 30.
How did the officials of East India Company procure regular supplies of cotton and silk textiles from the Indian weavers?
OR
‘British rule in India would have collapsed within a year, if Indians would have refused to cooperate.’ Elaborate upon this statement said by Gandhi ji. [5]
Answer:
These are the following ways in which officials of East India Company procures regular supplies of cotton and silk textiles from the Indian weavers:
(1) After the East India Company established political power, it asserted a monopoly right to trade.
(2) The company proceeded to develop a system of management and control that would eliminate competition, control costs, and ensure regular supplies of cotton and silk goods.
(3) The company tried to eliminate the existing traders and brokers connected with the cloth trade, and appointed a paid servant called the Gomostha who supervised the weavers, collect supplies, and examine the quality of cloth.
(4) To have a direct control over the weavers, the company started the system of advances. After the advances were given to farmers, raw material was supplied to them and they were bound to supply everything produced to the Gomastha. They could not take it to any other trader.
(5) The places where the weaver refused to cooperate with the Company, it used its police and power. Weaver were often beaten and flogged for delays in supply
OR
(1) Mahatma Gandhi understood that Britishers were only able to rule Indian people because of Indians silent cooperation and their incapability to United we stand against the exploitation meted out to them.
(2) He declared that if Indians refused to cooperate, British rule in India would collapse within a year and thus proposed Non cooperation movement.
(3) As the first step, surrendering of titles that the government had awarded to the Indians, complete boycott of government controlled institutions like civil services, army, police, courts and legislative assemblies, schools and foreign goods began.
(4) Mahatma Gandhi suggested Indians to promote native craftsmen and artisans and to wear Indian clothes and use Indian words instead of important goods from Britain.
(5) Boycott of elections, titles and other important offices, silent protests by marches were the next steps taken in this direction. This discovery led to a pan- India movement which later became the foundation to the birth of nationalism in the country.
Question 31.
Name the most significant ferrous metal which can be also called as the backbone of industrial development. Mention its uses and availability.
OR
Underline the significance of the role played by Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 in protecting wildlife resources.[5]
Answer:
Iron ore is the most significant and basic mineral and the backbone of industrial development.
Its feature and uses are:
- India is endowed with fairly abundant resources of iron ore.
- Magnetite with an extremely valuable iron content is heavily used in the electrical industry. Haematite is the most commonly used type of iron-ore. It is also called industrial iron ore. Limonite and Sidrite are used for various other purposes.
- Iron ore is mostly used for steel production which again forms the basis of any construction in the country.
- Almost the entire production of iron ore (97%) is accrued from Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka and Jharkhand.
- Iron ore is used for manufacturing of machines, agricultural equipment and multiple other goods.
OR
The contribution of WPA of 1972 in protecting wildlife resources is:
- The act has enabled the creation of a pan-India list of protected species.
- Central and State governments have established multiple wildlife sanctuaries and national parks to protect wildlife resources.
- Government has also announced various pan-Indian protection programmes to accord legal sanction and protection to animal species.
- This act has also helped in giving legal sanction to the protection campaigns run by local communities and rural people.
- The act has helped in conserving various species under threat protecting their habitats and ecological niches.
Question 32.
Explain the factors which facilitate Globalisation.
OR
Describe any five factors that promote multinational corporations (MNCs) to set up their production units at a particular place. [5]
Answer:
The factors which facilitate Globalisation are:
(1) Rapid improvement in Technology which has stimulated the process of Globalisation largely.
(2) Liberalisation of foreign trade and foreign investment policies has helped more traders and investors to come up and invest, boosting the economy of various countries together simultaneously.
(3) Pressure from international organizations like WTO and World Bank has led to countries opening up their markets to foreign investors and companies. This has made such markets accessible.
(4) Improvement in transportation and communication facilities has helped in easy transportation of goods, final products or raw materials easily to the farthest distances.
(5) Dependence of developing countries upon developed countries for goods, technology and money has stimulated the developed countries to explore and invest in the markets of developing countries in exchanged of goods and services provided buy them- thus making it a win-win situation for both countries.
OR
Factors that promote multinational corporations (MNCs) to set up their production units at a particular place are:
(1) Proximity to the markets as it helps them to sell their products easily.
(2) Availability of skilled and unskilled labourers at cheap rate which help them in cutting costs and aiding in production work.
(3) Presence of favourable government policies looking after their interest or which could support their functioning.
(4) Availability of other factors of production such as raw materials, water, electricity and transport, as it eases the production and transportation of finished goods.
(5) Presence of standard safety measures for assured production as it helps them to grow and stay assured.
Question 33.
Decentralisation can be taken as means to “Sexual division of labour is not based on minimise conflicts. Explain.
OR
“Sexual division of labour is not based on biology but on social expectations and stereotypes.” Support the statement. [5]
Answer:
(1) Decentralisation helps to settle various of problems and issues at the local level because more local people are involved in this tier of Government.
(2) It provides a platform for the direct participation of people in decision-making.
(3) In another way, decentralisation in the form of “local self-government’ is the best way to realise the principles of democracy.
(4) It saves from accumulation of power in the hands of one community, caste or economic group and thus is more representative. The minorities do not feel ill-represented or neglected.
(5) Since Local people become Leaders and representatives of the area, it makes it simpler for people to convey their aspirations and grievances to them, resolving conflicts in the initial stages only.
OR
Sexual division is not based on biology. This can be asserted as follows:
(1) Women are believed to do housework and look after children and take important decisions keeping family wellbeing in mind but they are stopped from assuming decision making roles because they are believed to be emotional.
(2) Traditional roles of women have been performed by men in recent times.
(3) Role of women in public life, especially in politics is minimal because it is believed that they are weak and cannot handle the stress.
(4) Only men were allowed to work in public affairs, women are not given equal opportunities to prove themselves outside of their physiological differences.
Section – E
Case Based Questions (4 x 3 = 12)
Question 34.
Read the given source and answer the following questions:
The contiguous stretch of Sahyadri could be crossed only through gaps or passes (Ghats). It has also faced a number of problem such as sinking of track in some stretches and landslides. Today, they have become more important in our national economy than all other means of transport put together. However, this type of transport suffers from certain problems as well. Many passengers travel without tickets. Thefts and damaging of property has not yet stopped completely. People stop the vehicles, pull the chain unnecessarily and this causes heavy damage to the transports.
(A) Identify the type of transport mentioned in the given source. [1]
(B) Mention two problems associated with this type of transport. [1]
(C) Mention two benefits of this type of transport vis-a-vis Airways. [2]
Answer:
(A) The type of transport mentioned in the given source is Railways. Railways includes tracks and streches.
(B) Two problems being faced by this type of transportation are:
- People travel without tickets and misbehave in the trains with authorities and other passangers.
- Chain pulling, destruction of property and tracks are also important issues which affect railways.
(C) Two benefits of this type of transport vis-a-vis Airways are:
- Railway transportation is cheap and affordable.
- Railways connect the remotest regions in the country. The initial capital and maintenance is not very expensive.
Question 35.
Read the given source and answer the following questions:
Most of the major parties of the country are classified by the Election Commission as ‘State parties’. These are commonly referred to as regional parties. Yet these parties need not be regional in their ideology or outlook Some of these parties are all India parties that happen to have succeeded only in some states.. over the last three decades, the number and strength has expanded.
This made the Parliament of India politically more and more diverse. As a result, the national parties are compelled to form alliances with State parties. Since 1996, nearly every one of the state parties has got an opportunity to be a part of one or the other national level coalition government. This has contributed to the strengthening of federalism and democracy in our country.
(A) What is a State party? [1]
(B) Name four state parties popular in India. [1]
(C) What has contributed to the strengthening of federalism and democracy in our country? [2]
Answer:
(A) A party which is active in a particular region or state is called a State party. For example, Shiv Sena is an example of a state party, active in the state of Maharashtra.
Related Theory:
State parties are also known as regional political parties.
(B) Four State parties are:
- Trinamool Congress Party
- Akalidal
- Shiv Sena
- AIADMK
(C) Every political party has got an opportunity to be a part of one or the other national level coalition government. This has led to the strengthening of democracy in our country. Citizens have been able to join regional parties and bring up their local demands into friction. Since 1996, there has been a trend of coalition governments in India in the centre particularly.
Related Theory:
When more than two political parties join hand together to win the election and form the government after the election is called a coalition government. For example, the Modi government at the centre in India was a coalition government in 2014-2019.
Question 36.
Read the given source below and answer the following questions:
We have seen that money is something that can act as a medium of exchange in transactions. Before the introduction of coins, a variety of objects was used as money. For example, since the very early ages, Indian used grains and cattle as money. Thereafter came the use of metallic coins—gold, silver, copper coins-a phase which continued well into the last century.
(A) Mention four forms of modern currency. [1]
(B) Mention an advantage of using the faa’lity of cheque against demand deposits. [1]
(C) Why can money act as a medium of exchange? [2]
Answer:
(A) Four forms of modern currency are Cheque, Credit Cards, Digital money, notes and coins.
Related Theory:
A cheque is a paper instructing the bank to pay a specific amount from the person’s account to the person in whose name the Cheque has been issued while deposits in the bank that can be withdrawn on demand and used are called demand deposits.
(B) Payments can directly be settled without the use of cash by using a cheque since demand deposits are accepted widely as a means of payment, along with currency, they constitute money in the modern economy.
(C) Since money acts as an intermediatry in the exchange process, introduction on money has solved the problem of double coincidence of wants-the main problem of barter system. Money has been accepted as the medium of exchange because the currency is authorized by the government of the country.
Section – F
Map Based Questions (2 + 3 = 5)
Question 37.
(a) On the given political map of India, identify the places marked as A and B with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them.
(A) The place where the peasants struggled against the Indigo Plantation system.
(B) The place where a session of Indian National Congress was held in September 1920. [2]
(b) On the same outline map of India locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols.
(a) Tarapur-Nuclear power plant
(b) Tungabhadra – Dam
(c) Kandla – Seaport
(d) Bengaluru – Software Technology Park [3]
Answer:
(a) (A) Champaran (B) Nagpur
(b) Located and Labelled on the map
