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Class X Social Science Question Paper

Time Allowed: 3 Hours


Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

1. The question paper comprises six sections – A, B, C, D, E, and F. There are 37 questions in total. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A – Questions 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
3. Section B – Questions 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed
40 words.
4. Section C contains Q.25 to Q.29 as Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 60
words.
5. Section D – Questions 30 to 33 are Long Answer Type Questions, carrying 5 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 120
words.
6. Section E – Questions 34 to 36 are case-based questions with three sub-questions, carrying 4 marks each. Answer to each question should
not exceed 100 words.
7. Section F – Question 37 is map-based, carrying 5 marks with two parts: 37a from History (2 marks) and 37b from Geography (3 marks).
8. Internal choice is provided in some questions.

SECTION A: MCQs (20 x 1 = 20 marks)

History (4 marks)

1. Which year did the Non-Cooperation Movement begin?


(A) 1919
(B) 1920
(C) 1921
(D) 1930
2. The Rowlatt Act of 1919 was opposed because it allowed:
(A) Indians to be deported without a trial
(B) The British to arrest Indian leaders at will
(C) Non-violent protests in Indian cities
(D) Freedom of press in India
3. Assertion-Reason
Assertion (A): The Non-Cooperation Movement led to the boycott of British goods.
Reason (R): The movement aimed to weaken British economic control over India.
(A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(C) A is true, but R is false
(D) Both A and R are false
4. Who among the following initiated the Khilafat Movement?
(A) Mahatma Gandhi
(B) Jawaharlal Nehru
(C) Ali Brothers
(D) Sardar Patel

Civics (6 marks)

5. Which of the following is a key feature of federalism?


(A) A centralized government
(B) Sharing of power between different levels of government
(C) A single level of governance
(D) Power vested solely in the states
6. Who is the head of the executive branch of a state government in India?
(A) Prime Minister
(B) Chief Minister
(C) Governor
(D) President
7. Assertion-Reason
Assertion (A): Power-sharing helps reduce the likelihood of conflict in a multi-ethnic society.
Reason (R): It ensures that each group gets equal representation in the decision-making process.
(A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(C) A is true, but R is false
(D) Both A and R are false
8. In which country did the concept of power-sharing become an essential practice?
(A) Belgium
(B) Sri Lanka
(C) South Africa
(D) India
9. What is Decentralization in the context of democracy?
(A) Concentration of power at the national level
(B) Transfer of power from central to local government
(C) Transfer of power to non-democratic institutions
(D) None of the above
10. Which of the following is an example of horizontal power-sharing?
(A) Power shared between the Central Government and States
(B) Power shared between the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary
(C) Power shared between different local bodies
(D) Power shared between the states

Economics (7 marks)

11. Which of the following is an example of the primary sector?


(A) Mining
(B) Construction
(C) Software services
(D) Banking
12. The GDP of a country is the sum of the value of:
(A) All services provided within the country
(B) All goods produced within the country
(C) All goods and services produced within the country
(D) Imports and exports
13. In which sector does a teacher's job belong?
(A) Primary Sector
(B) Secondary Sector
(C) Tertiary Sector
(D) Quaternary Sector
14. What does the term Organized Sector mean in economics?
(A) Sector with regularized employment, following labor laws
(B) Sector with no job security
(C) Sector with irregular working hours
(D) Sector without benefits like pensions
15. What is the main challenge facing the unorganized sector in India?
(A) Over-regulation
(B) Low wages and job insecurity
(C) Overemployment
(D) Strong labor unions
16. Assertion-Reason
Assertion (A): The Tertiary Sector contributes the most to India’s GDP.
Reason (R): This sector includes essential services such as healthcare and education.
(A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(C) A is true, but R is false
(D) Both A and R are false
17. Which of the following policies would help support the secondary sector?
(A) Promoting agricultural subsidies
(B) Enhancing investment in infrastructure and industries
(C) Increasing foreign trade in services
(D) Reducing dependence on the tertiary sector

Geography (3 marks)

18. Which soil is most suitable for growing cotton?


(A) Alluvial soil
(B) Black soil
(C) Red soil
(D) Laterite soil
19. Which of the following is a renewable resource?
(A) Coal
(B) Natural Gas
(C) Wind Energy
(D) Oil
20. What is resource planning?
(A) Accumulating resources for future generations
(B) Judicious use and conservation of resources for sustainability
(C) A policy to use all resources at once
(D) Ignoring future resource needs

SECTION B: Very Short Answer Type Questions (4 x 2 = 8 marks)

21. History: What was the impact of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on Indian politics?
(2 marks)
22. Civics: Define the term federalism and give one example of how it is implemented in India.
(2 marks)
23. Economics: Explain the concept of disguised unemployment with an example.
(2 marks)
24. Geography: Why is it important to conserve biodiversity?
(2 marks)

SECTION C: Short Answer Type Questions (5 x 3 = 15 marks)


25. History: Explain the importance of the Civil Disobedience Movement in India's struggle for independence.
(3 marks)
26. Civics: Describe the main features of decentralization in India.
(3 marks)
27. Economics: How does the tertiary sector contribute to the development of a country?
(3 marks)
28. Geography: How does resource planning help in sustainable development?
(3 marks)
29. Economics: Compare the organized sector with the unorganized sector in terms of wages, job security, and benefits.
(3 marks)

SECTION D: Long Answer Type Questions (4 x 5 = 20 marks)

30. History: How did Mahatma Gandhi transform the Indian National Movement into a mass movement? Discuss with examples.
(5 marks)
31. Civics: Explain the importance of power-sharing in a democracy and provide examples from India and Belgium.
(5 marks)
32. Economics: Discuss the impact of liberalization on the Indian economy.
(5 marks)
33. Geography: What are the main reasons for deforestation in India, and what steps can be taken to conserve forests?
(5 marks)

SECTION E: CASE-BASED QUESTIONS (3 x 4 = 12 marks)

34. History
Read the source below and answer the questions that follow:
The Quit India Movement was launched by the Indian National Congress on 8th August 1942, demanding an end to British rule in India. The
Congress, led by Mahatma Gandhi, decided to start a mass protest demanding "An Orderly British Withdrawal" from India. The call for ‘Do or
Die’ mobilized millions of Indians. However, the British government responded by arresting most of the Congress leaders within hours of the
movement’s launch, and the protest faced severe suppression.

i. What was the main objective of the Quit India Movement? (1M)
ii. How did the British react to the launch of the Quit India Movement? (2M)
iii. Why was the Quit India Movement significant for India's struggle for independence? (1M)
35. Geography
Read the source below and answer the questions that follow:
India receives nearly 4 percent of the global precipitation and ranks 133 in the world in terms of water availability per person per annum. Water
resources vary greatly across regions and seasons. The growing demand for water is increasing every year, with rising population and
increasing demands from agriculture, domestic, and industrial sectors. Yet, water scarcity arises not only due to natural causes but also due to
human-induced problems like excessive exploitation, pollution, and wastage of water.

i. What is one natural cause of water scarcity in India? (1M)


ii. How does human activity contribute to water scarcity in India? (2M)
iii. Suggest one measure for sustainable water conservation. (1M)

36. Economics
Read the source below and answer the questions that follow:
India’s economic reforms of 1991 were an important milestone in the development of its economy. The changes involved liberalization of
trade, opening up to foreign investments, and reducing the role of the public sector in economic activities. While this shift boosted India’s
economic growth, it also led to concerns over growing inequalities, the impact on domestic industries, and rising unemployment in certain
sectors.

i. What was the primary goal of India’s economic reforms of 1991? (1M)
ii. How did these reforms impact the Indian economy? Provide one positive effect. (2M)
iii. Mention one challenge or concern that arose due to these reforms. (1M)

SECTION F: Map-Based Questions (5 marks)

37. Map Work:


a. On the outline map of India, mark and label the place where the Dandi March ended.
(2 marks from History)

b. On the same map, identify and mark the following geographical features:

● Areas with tropical evergreen forests


● Regions experiencing drought-prone conditions
(3 marks from Geography)

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