| ANNUAL EXAMINATION — CLASS X
Subject: Social Science (Code: 087) | Session: 2024–25 | Set: A |
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| Time Allowed: 3 Hours | Maximum Marks: 80 | Roll No.: __________ |
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
- This question paper contains 37 questions. All questions are compulsory.
- The paper is divided into five sections: A, B, C, D, and E.
- Section A (Q1–20): Multiple Choice Questions — 1 mark each = 20 marks.
- Section B (Q21–24): Short Answer Type I — 2 marks each = 8 marks.
- Section C (Q25–29): Short Answer Type II — 3 marks each = 15 marks.
- Section D (Q30–33): Long Answer Type — 5 marks each = 20 marks.
- Section E (Q34–37): Source-based / Map Questions — 4 marks each = 16 marks.
- There is no overall choice. Internal choices are provided in some questions.
- Maps are provided separately. Attempt map questions carefully.
SECTION A: Multiple Choice Questions [Q1–20 · 1 mark each · Total: 20 marks]
Q1. The Zollverein was a customs union formed in 1834. What was its primary objective? [1 Mark]
(a) Military alliance among German states (b) Economic integration by abolishing tariffs
(c) Establishing a German cultural identity (d) Creating a political federation
Q2. Which among the following is NOT a feature of a federal government? [1 Mark]
(a) Two or more levels of government (b) Single centralised authority
(c) Written and supreme constitution (d) Independent judiciary to resolve disputes
Q3. Which crop is called the ‘Golden Fibre’ of India? [1 Mark]
(a) Cotton (b) Jute
(c) Silk (d) Flax
Q4. The Brundtland Commission defined sustainable development as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations. In which year was this report published? [1 Mark]
(a) 1980 (b) 1987
(c) 1992 (d) 2000
Q5. Which of the following is a primary sector activity? [1 Mark]
(a) Banking services (b) Coal mining
(c) Teaching in school (d) Automobile manufacturing
Q6. The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in the year: [1 Mark]
(a) 1915 (b) 1919
(c) 1920 (d) 1930
Q7. Which type of soil is best suited for cotton cultivation in India? [1 Mark]
(a) Alluvial soil (b) Red soil
(c) Black (Regur) soil (d) Laterite soil
Q8. Which of the following is NOT a function of political parties? [1 Mark]
(a) Contesting elections (b) Forming the government
(c) Collecting taxes from citizens (d) Shaping public opinion
Q9. Globalisation refers to the process of: [1 Mark]
(a) Integration of only national markets (b) Integration of world economies through trade and investment
(c) Restricting foreign imports (d) Government control over all industries
Q10. Which river basin covers the largest area under irrigation in India? [1 Mark]
(a) Godavari (b) Krishna
(c) Ganga (d) Mahanadi
Q11. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 is related to: [1 Mark]
(a) Right to Education (b) Panchayati Raj institutions
(c) Reservation for women in Parliament (d) Formation of State Human Rights Commissions
Q12. Human Development Index (HDI) was developed by: [1 Mark]
(a) World Bank (b) International Monetary Fund
(c) UNDP (d) World Health Organization
Q13. Which of the following best describes a ‘barter system’? [1 Mark]
(a) Exchange of goods using currency (b) Exchange of goods for goods without money
(c) Trade between two countries (d) Electronic fund transfer
Q14. The Chipko Movement was related to: [1 Mark]
(a) Protection of water resources (b) Conservation of forests
(c) Saving wildlife in national parks (d) Promoting organic farming
Q15. Which of the following is a renewable resource? [1 Mark]
(a) Coal (b) Petroleum
(c) Solar energy (d) Natural gas
Q16. Assertion (A): Democracy is considered the best form of government. Reason (R): Democracy allows citizens to participate in decision-making. Choose the correct option: [1 Mark]
(a) Both A and R are true; R explains A (b) Both A and R are true; R does not explain A
(c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true
Q17. The term ‘Manuscript’ refers to: [1 Mark]
(a) A document printed using a printing press (b) A hand-written text on palm leaves or vellum
(c) A government gazette (d) A newspaper published during colonial rule
Q18. Which of the following countries does NOT have a federal system of government? [1 Mark]
(a) India (b) United States
(c) China (d) Australia
Q19. The Rowlatt Act (1919) gave the British government the power to: [1 Mark]
(a) Impose heavy taxes on Indians (b) Arrest and detain Indians without trial
(c) Recruit Indians into the British army (d) Establish separate electorates
Q20. Which sector employs the largest proportion of the workforce in India? [1 Mark]
(a) Primary sector (b) Secondary sector
(c) Tertiary sector (d) Quaternary sector
SECTION B: Short Answer Questions — I [Q21–24 · 2 marks each · Total: 8 marks]
Q21. Explain any two measures adopted to conserve water resources in India. [2 Marks]
Q22. What is meant by ‘Decentralisation of Power’? Give one example from India. [2 Marks]
Q23. Distinguish between the formal and informal sectors of employment with one example each. [2 Marks]
Q24. What role did print culture play in the growth of nationalism in Europe during the 19th century? [2 Marks]
SECTION C: Short Answer Questions — II [Q25–29 · 3 marks each · Total: 15 marks]
Q25. Describe three factors responsible for the rise of nationalism in Europe during the 19th century. [3 Marks]
Q26. Explain the importance of Black Soil (Regur) for cotton cultivation. State any three characteristics of this soil type. [3 Marks]
Q27. How does democracy produce an accountable, responsive, and legitimate government? Explain with examples. [3 Marks]
Q28. What is globalisation? Explain how it has affected the Indian economy — both positively and negatively. [3 Marks]
Q29. Describe the role of the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) in the development of road transport.
(OR) Explain the significance of inland waterways in India with two examples. [3 Marks]
SECTION D: Long Answer Questions [Q30–33 · 5 marks each · Total: 20 marks]
Q30. Explain the role of the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920–22) in challenging British authority. How did different sections of Indian society participate in it?
(OR) Trace the circumstances that led to the Civil Disobedience Movement of 1930 and discuss its significance in the freedom struggle. [5 Marks]
Q31. How does the Constitution of India safeguard the interests of minorities and ensure social justice? Explain any five constitutional provisions. [5 Marks]
Q32. Analyse the major challenges faced by the Indian agricultural sector. Suggest any five measures to make Indian agriculture more sustainable and productive. [5 Marks]
Q33. Explain the functions of money and describe how the banking system facilitates economic development in India.
(OR) What are Self-Help Groups (SHGs)? How have they contributed to the economic empowerment of rural women in India? Explain with examples. [5 Marks]
SECTION E: Source-based & Map Questions [Q34–37 · 4 marks each · Total: 16 marks]
Q34. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Nationalism does not emerge simply because people feel they belong together. It arises from complex historical processes — economic integration, a shared language, a common memory of the past, and organised political movements. The French Revolution was the first clear expression of nationalism, and its ideas spread across Europe through Napoleon’s conquests and the revolutionary movements of the 19th century.
(a) What is nationalism? Define the term in your own words. [1]
(b) Name any two factors mentioned in the passage that contribute to the rise of nationalism. [1]
(c) How did the French Revolution help spread the idea of nationalism across Europe? [2]
Q35. Study the information on development indicators and answer the following:
(a) Apart from literacy rate, name one other indicator used in calculating the Human Development Index (HDI). [1]
(b) Why is per capita income considered an inadequate measure of national development? [1]
(c) How do public facilities contribute to human development? Explain with two examples. [2]
Q36. MAP QUESTION — Identification: On the given political map of India, identify and label the following places: [4]
(a) The state where the Chipko Movement originated. [1]
(b) A major iron ore producing state in eastern India. [1]
(c) The location of the Narora Nuclear Power Plant. [1]
(d) A major port city on the western coast of India. [1]
Q37. MAP QUESTION — Marking: On the political map of India, mark and label the following: [4]
(a) The city associated with the Jallianwala Bagh massacre (1919). [1]
(b) A major tea-producing state in north-eastern India. [1]
(c) The Hirakud Dam. [1]
(d) The Kandla Sea Port. [1]