SAMPLE PAPER 1 (SOCIAL SC.(CLASS X))

FROM TODAY EVERY POST CONTAIN A SINGLE SAMPLE PAPER. ALL THE VERY BEST 4 EXAM'S

Time allowed :3 hours Maximum Marks: 80
General instructions:
1. Answer to questions carrying 2 marks should not exceed 30 words each.
2. Answer to questions carrying 4 marks should not exceed 60-80 words each.
3. Answer to questions carrying 6 marks should not exceed 100-125 words each.
4. Maps should be securely tied in the middle of the Answer-Book.
5. Attempt all parts of a question together.
6. Stencils or templates for drawing outline maps may be used wherever necessary.
Q.1. State the main difference of opinion between Anglicists and the Orientalists about
imparting modern education in India in the early 19th century. 1+1 =2
Q.2 Name the two new languages introduced by the Turks and the Mughals. Which one of
these became the court language of Mughals? 1/2 + 1/2 + 1=2
Q.3 State any one striking feature of the Mauryan age Pillars. Name the pillar where this
feature is found. 1+1=2
Q.4 Explain any two limitations of the social reform movements of the 19th century. 1+1=2
Q.5 How does international trade contribute to the economic development of our country?
Explain two points. 2x 1=2
Q.6 Explain two examples to show how the physical factors have influenced the
distribution pattern of the railway network in India. 2xl =2
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Q.7 Study the map given below and answer the questions that follow:
(7.1) Name the two states having very high percentage of net sown area under irrigation
(7.2) Why do these States have largest area under irrigation? Give any one reason. 1+1=2
For blind candidates only in lieu of question no..7
(7.1) Name the two states which have the highest percentage of net sown area under irrigation.
(7.2) Why do these states have highest percentage area under irrigation? 1+1=2
Q.8 What is meant by liberalisation ? Give two points. 2x1=2
Q.9 Mention any four ways by which consumers are exploited by manufacturers and traders. 4x½=2
Q.10 Give two examples to prove that Govt. has taken several measures for gender 2xI =2
empowerment after Independence.
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Q.11 State any two mitigation measures that could be adopted by people living in the
Tsunami prone area. 2x1=2
Q.12 Suggest any four appropriate first-aid steps for bringing an unconscious
person back to normal condition. 4x½ =2
Q.13 Analyse any four factors which contributed in the rise of extremism in India in the
early twentieth century. 4xl=4
OR
Give any four arguments to prove that the rise of communalism hampered
Indian National Movement
Q.14 Describe any four major drawbacks of Indian agriculture. 4xI= 4
OR
Describe the temperature and rainfall requirements for the cultivation of rice and
name the four major producing states of this crop in India. 1+1+2=4
Q.15 Name four types of coal found in India. Also state one characteristic of each
type of coal. 2+2=4
Q.16 Why are cotton textile mills spread all over India? Explain four reasons with
suitable examples. 4+1=4
Q.17 State any two main causes for the rapid rise in prices of goods in India. What fiscal
measures are taken by the Government of India to check it? 2+2=4
Q.18 Explain briefly any two measures taken by the Government of India to alleviate poverty. 2x2=4
OR
Explain any two main types of unemployment in India. 2x2=4
Q.19 Explain any two efforts made by India in making peace with Pakistan. 2x2=4
Q.20 Explain any four points regarding the role of satellite based communication system
for Disaster Management. 4x 1 =4
Q.21 Why did Lord Curzon partition Bengal? Give two reasons. Explain any four ways
by which people reacted to it. 2+4=6
OR
Why did Gandhiji start Civil Disobedience Movement in 1930? Give two reasons. Also
explain four points regarding the significance of this movement with suitable examples. 2+4=6
Q.22 Explain the concept of resources. Why is it necessary to conserve resources ?
Suggest four measures to avoid land degradation. 1+1+4=6
OR
Explain six major points of the National Forest Policy adopted by the Government
of India to solve the problem of conservation of forest. 6x1 =6
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Q.23 "Communalism is a threat to the unity and harmony of our country." Support the
statement by giving any three suitable examples. 3x2=6
OR
"Casteism is a great threat to the Unity and Integrity of India".
Explain any three ill-effects of it 3x2=6
Q.24 (a) On the given political outline map of India.
(1) A place is shown by no. I where Jallianwala Bagh incident took place. Write the
correct name of the place on the line drawn on the map.
(2) On the same map shade and name the State where Akbar built a fort in India. 2x1=2
Attach the map in your answer book
Map for Q. No. 24 (a)
Q.24(b) On the given outline political map of India are shown two geographical features by
A and B. Identify these features with the help of map key and write their correct
names on the line marked against each in the map. 2x1 =2
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Q.24( c) On the same given outline political map of India, locate and label the following features
and attach the map in your answer book:
(1) Narora Nuclear Power Station
(2) Bhilai Iron and Steel Plant. 2 x 1 = 2
Map for Q. No. 24 (b) and (c)
For Blind candidates only in lieu of O.no.24(a). 24(b) and 24(c)
Q. 24 Write the correct name for each of the following:
(a) The city where the Jallianwala Bagh incident took place.
(b) The State where Akbar built a fort.
(c) The nuclear power station located in Uttar Pradesh.
(d) The iron and steel plant located in Chhattisgarh.
(e) The northern most international airport of India.
(f) The eastern most software technology park of India. 6xI=6