General Instructions:
1. There are total 60 questions. These are divided into four sections.
2. Section A has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions.
3. Section B has 22 questions. Attempt any 18 questions.
4. Section C has 12 questions (Case based). Attempt any 10 questions.
5. Section D contains 2 Map based questions. Attempt both the questions.
6. All questions carry equal marks.
7. There is no negative marking.
Maximum Marks: 40 Marks
Time Allowed: 90 Minutes
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Solutions
1. Industrialisation began in which one of the following European countries in the second half of the eighteenth century?
(a) Germany
(b) France
(c) Italy
(d) England
Ans. (d) England
2. Which type of governments were mainly driven in Europe after the defeat of Napoleon in 1815 ?
(a) Conservative
(b) Liberal
(c) Federal
(d) Feudal
Ans.: (a)
3. Which one of the following group of countries collectively defeated Napoleon in 1815?
(a) Britain, Russin, Prussia and Austria
(b) Britain, Russian, Prussia and Australia
(c) Britain, Russia, Netherlands and Germany
(d) Britain, Luxembourg, Germany and Italy
Ans.: (a) Britain, Russia, Prussia and Austria
4. In which one of the following countries did the first liberalist-nationalist upheaval take place in July 1830 ?
(a) France
(b) Germany
(c) England
(d) Italy
Ans.: (a) France
5. Who among the following remarked "When France sneezes, the rest of Europe catches cold"?
(a) Lord Byron
(b) Metternich
(c) Johann Herder
(d) Napoleon
Ans.: (b) Metternich
6. Who among the following was the architect for the unification of Germany
(a) Otto von Bismarck
(b) William 1
(c) Frederick III
(d) William II
Ans.: (a) Otto von Bismarck
7. Who among the following had sought to put together a coherent programme for a unitary Italian Republic during the 1830s ?
(a) Victor Emmanuel I
(b) Victor Emmanuel II
(c) Giuseppe Mazzini
(d) Count Cavour
Ans.: (c) Giuseppe Mazzini
8. In which one of the following states is overgrazing the main reason for land degradation ?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Punjab
(c) Haryana
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Ans.: (a) Maharashtra
9. Identify the soil which ranges from red to brown in colour and saline in nature:
(a) Red soil
(b) Laterite soil
(c) Arid soil
(d) Alluvial soil
Ans.: (c) Arid soil
10. Which one of the following forces leads to maximum soil erosion in plains ?
(a) Wind
(b) Glacier
(c) Running water
(d) Earthquake
Ans.: (c)
11. Deforestation due to mining has caused severe land degradation in which one of the following states ?
(a) Odisha
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Kerala
(d) Gujarat
Ans.: (a) Odisha
12. Who among the following was proclaimed King of united Italy in 1861?
(a) Charles 1
(b) Victor Emmanuel II
(c) Giuseppe Garibaldi
(d) Nero
Ans.: (b) Victor Emmanuel II
13. Which one of the following subjects is included in the Union list?
(a) Communication
(b) Trade
(c) Commerce
(d) Irrigation
Ans.: (a) Communication
14. Which one of the following elements is not included in the Belgium model?
(a) Dutch and French speaking ministers shall be equal in the government.
(b) Many powers of the central government have been given to state governmental
(c) Brussels has a separate government in which both the communities have equal
representation
(d) There is a community government which has special powers of administration
Ans.: d
15. Which one of the following countries is the example of 'Holding together federation'?
(a) Australia
(b) India
(c) U.S.A.
(d) Switzerland
Ans.: (b)
16. Which one of the following ethnic communities is in majority in Sri Lanka?
(a) Sri Lankan Tamils
(b) Indian Tamils
(c) Muslims
(d) Sinhalese
Ans.: (d)
17. Which one of the following subjects is included in the State list?
(a) Banking
(b) Business
(c) Currency
(d) Communication
Ans.: (b) Business
18. Activities that help in the development of Primary and Secondary sectors come under which one of the following sectors ?
(a) Primary
(b) Secondary
(c) Tertiary
(d) Quaternary
Ans.: (c)
19. Identify the correct feature of Unitary form of government from the following options:
(a) There are two or more levels of government.
(b) Different tiers of government govern the same citizens.
(c) Each tier of government has its own jurisdiction.
(d) The sub-units are subordinate to the central government.
Ans.: (d) The sub-units are subordinate to the central government.
20. At the initial stages of development, which one of the following sectors was the most important of economic activity?
(a) Primary
(b) Secondary
(c) Tertiary
(d) Quaternary
Ans.: (a) Primary
21. Activities in which natural products are changed into other forms come under which one of the following sectors ?
(a) Primary
(b) Secondary
(c) Tertiary
(d) Quaternary
Ans.: (b) Secondary
22. The products received by exploiting natural resources come under which one of the following sectors ?
(a) Quaternary
(b) Tertiary
(c) Secondary
(d) Primary
Ans.: (d) Primary
23. Which one of the following factors is mainly responsible for declining water level in India ?
(a) Irrigation
(b) Industrialisation
(c) Urbanisation
(d) Over-utilization
Ans.: (d)
24. Which one of the following subjects is included in the Concurrent List ?
(a) Trade
(b) Commerce
(c) Agriculture
(d) Marriage
Ans.: (d)
25. Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the statement and choose the most appropriate option.
Assertion (A): After Russian occupation in Poland, the Russian language was imposed
on its people.
Reason (R): The use of Polish soon came to be a symbol of struggle against Russian dominance.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of
Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Renson (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.
Ans.: (a)
26. Read the facts regarding the Revolution of the Liberals in Europe during 1848 and choose the correct option:
1. Abdication of the monarch
2. Universal male suffrage had been proclaimed
3. Political Rights to women were given
4. Freedom of the press had been asked for
(a) Only 1 and 2 are correct.
(b) Only 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
(c) Only 1 and 4 are correct.
(d)only 1, 2 and 4 are correct
Ans.: (d)
27. Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the statement and choose the most appropriate option.
Assertion (A): Weavers in Silesia had led a revolt against contractors in 1845.
Reason (R): Contractors had drastically reduced their payments
(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 Ronson (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
Ans.: (a)
28. On which of the following modern aspects did the new Germany place a strong emphasis ?
1. Currency 2. Banking 3. Legal system 4. Demography
(a) Only 1 and 2 are correct.
(b) Only 2 and 3 are correct.
(c) Only 3 and 4 are correct.
(d) Only 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
Ans. 28: d
29. Which one of the following Italian states was ruled by an Italian princely house?
(a) Papal State
(b) Lombardy
(c) Venetia
(d) Sardinia-Piedmont
Ans. 29: d
30. Identify the characteristics of Cavour among the following and choose the correct option:
1. He was an Italian statesman.
2. He spoke French much better than Italian
3. He was a tactful diplomat.
4. He belonged to a Royal family.
(a) Only 1 and 2 are correct.
(b) Only 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
(c) Only 2, 3 and 4 are correct.
(d) Only 1, 2 and 4 are correct.
Ans. 30: b
31. Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the statement and choose the most appropriate option
Assertion (A): In Britain, the formation of the nation-state was not the result of a sudden upheaval.
Reason (R): Ethnic groups of Britain extended its influence
(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.
Ans. 31: a
32. Which among the following is not a problem of resource development?
(a) Depletion of resources for satisfying the greed of few individuals
(b) Accumulation of resources in few hands
(c) Indiscriminate exploitation of resources
(d) An equitable distribution of resources
Ans. 32: d
33.Which one of the following human activities han contributed most in land degradation?
(a) Deforestation
(b) Overgrazing
(c) Mining
(d) Over-irrigation
Ans. 33: a
34.Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R).
Read the statement and choose the most appropriate option:
Assertion (A): Indian farmers should diversify their cropping pattern from cereals to
high value crops.
Reason (R): This will increase income and reduce environmental degradation
simultaneously.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Ronson (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Resson (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Ronson (R) is false,
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true
Ans. 34: a
35. Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the statement and choose the most appropriate option:
Assertion (A): Majority community is dominant in a few democratic states
Reason (R) : Dominance can undermine the unity of the country,
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Renson (R) are true and Renson (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the currect explanation of Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
Ans. 35: a
36. Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the statement and choose the most appropriate option:
Assertion (A) Power sharing is good.
Reason (R): It helps to reduce the possibility of conflicts between social groups.
(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.
Ans. 36: a
37. Choose the correct pair among the following:
(Country) - (Administration)
(a) Russia - Unitary
(b) China - Federal
(c) Canada - Unitary
(d) Argentina - Federal
Ans. 37: d
38. Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the statement and choose the most appropriate option:
Assertion (A): The distrust between Sinhalese and Tamil communities turned into
widespread conflict in Sri Lanka
Reason (R): 1956 Act recognized Sinhala su the only official language.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation
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.
Ans. 38: a
39. Identify 'Horizontal power sharing’ arrangements among the following in modern democracies:
(a) Different organs of government
(b) Governments at different levels
(c) Different social groups
(d) Different parties, pressure groups and movements
Ans. 39: a
40. Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:
Column I: Column II
I. Union List: A. Computer-
related matter
II. State List: B. Forest
III. Concurrent List C. Police
IV. Subsidiary Matters D. Defence
(a) I-D II-C III-B IV-A
(b) I-A II-B III-C IV-D
(c) I-D II-C II-B IV-A
(d) I-B II-A III-C IV-D
Ans. 40: c
41. Which of the following countries is an example of 'coming together' federation ?
(a) United States of America
(b) India
(c) Spain
(d) Belgium
Ans. 41: a
42. What is not an integral part of the government?
(a) Office of the Prime Minister
(b) Legislature
(c) Executive
(d) Judiciary
Ans. 42: a
43. Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the statement and choose the most appropriate option:
Assertion (A): Kerala has low Infant Mortality Rate.
Reason (R): Kerala has adequate provision of basic health and education facilities.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Renon (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 fine but Reason (R) is true.
Ans. 43: a
44. Suppose there are four families in your locality, the average per capita income of whom is 10,000. If the income of three families is 6,000 8,000 and 14,000 respectively, what would be the income of the fourth family?
(a) 5,000
(b) 10,000
(c) 12,000
(d) 15,000
Ans. 44: c
45. Which one of the following sectors shows the highest share in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in India ?
(a) Primary
(b) Secondary
(c) Tertiary
(d) Quaternary
Ans. 45: c
46. Which one of the following sectors shows the highest share in employment in 2017-18, in India?
(a) Primary
(b) Secondary
(c) Tertiary
(d) Quaternary
Ans. 46: a
47. How is Primitive Subsistence Agriculture related with Jhumming?
(a) It is based on shifting cultivation
(b) It is intensive in nature
(c) It is based on plantation cultivation
(d) It depends upon cash crop
Ans. 47: a
48. The 'slash and burn' agriculture is known as' Conuco' in which one of the following countries?
(a) Venezuela
(b) Brazil
(c) Indonesia
(d) Mexico
Ans. 48: a
49. The wash and burn agriculture is known as "Roca' in which one of the following countries?
(a) Mexico
(b) Indonesia
(c) Brazil
(d) Venezuela
Ans. 49: c
50. Identify the major problem of Jhumming cultivation.
(a) Single crop dominance
(b) Modern inputs
(c) High cost
(d) Low production
Ans. 50: d
51. In India 'slash and burn agriculture is known as 'Bewar', in which one of the following States?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Jharkhand
Ans. 51: b
52. Match Column I with Column Il and choose the correct options:
Column I: Column II
(I) Andhra Pradesh: (A)Kuruwa
(II) Odisha: (B) Valre
(III) Rajasthan: (C) Penda
(IV) Jharkhand: (D) Pama Dabi
(a) 1-C 11-D I -B IV-A
(b) I-A 1-B III-C IV-D
(c) 1-B II-A III-D IV-C
(d) 1-D 1-C III-A IV-B
Ans. 52: a
Case B: Read the source given below. Attempt any 5 questions out of 6 (Q. No. 53 - 58) questions.
Take the case of Laxmi with her two-hectare plot of unirrigated land. The government can spend some money or banks can provide a loan, to construct a well for her family to irrigate the land. Laxmi will then be able to irrigate her land and take a second crop. wheat, during the rabi season. Let us suppose that one hectare of wheat can provide employment to two people for 50 days (including sowing, watering, fertiliser application and harvesting). So two more members of the family can be employed in her own field. Now suppose a new dam is constructed and anals are due to irrigate many such firms. This could lead to a lot of employment generation within the agriculture sector to reduce the problem of underemployment.
53. Which one of the following economic sectors is Laxmi related to ?
(a) Primary
(b) Secondary.
(c) Tertiary
(d) Quaternary
Ans. 53: a
54. Which one of the following categories of farmers is Laxmi related to?
(a) Big
(b) Medium
(c) Marginal
(d) Agricultural labourer
Ans. 54: c
55. In which one of the following sectors is underemployment seen at the maximum?
(a) Industry
(b) Agriculture
(c) Trade
(d) Commerce
Ans. 55: b
56. How does construction of dams and canals create employment in large numbers in rural areas
(a) Large number of engineers are needed
(b) Large number of technicians are also required
(c) Adjustment of large number of unalolled labourers
(d) Executives and administrators can easily be adjusted
Ans. 56: c
57. Which one of the following is the main result of increasing irrigation facilities in the field of agriculture ?
(a) Increase in production
(b) Increase in productivity
(c) Change in cropping pattern
(d) Promote high yielding of crops
Ans. 57: a
58. Which one of the following means of irrigation generally comes under the Public Sector?
(a) Well
(b) Tubewall
(c) Tank
(d) Canal
Ans. 58: d
Map-Based Questions - 59 and 60 are Mandatory
59. On the outline political map of India (on page 24) 'A' is marked as a Dam. Identify it! from the following options:
(a) Tehri
(b) Sardar Sarovar
(c) Hirakud
(d) Nagarjuna Sagar
Ans. 59: c
60. On the same map 'B' is also marked as the largest Jute producer state. Identify it from the following options in
(a) West Bengal
(b) Bihar
(c) Assam
(d) Odisha
Ans. 60: a
CBSE Class 10 Social Science (Term 1) 30 Nov. 2021
1 d 16 d 31 a 46 a
2 a 17 b 32 d 47 a
3 a 18 c 33 a 48 a
4 a 19 d 34 a 49 c
5 b 20 a 35 a 50 d
6 a 21 b 36 a 51 b
7 c 22 d 37 d 52 a
8 a 23 d 38 a 53 a
9 c 24 d 39 a 54 c
10 c 25 a 40 c 55 b
11 a 26 d 41 a 56 c
12 b 27 a 42 a 57 a
13 a 28 d 43 a 58 d
14 d 29 d 44 c 59 c
15 b 30 b 45 c 60 a
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