CBSEUESTION PAPER

Mathematics (Theory) - Class X (Code C)

CBSE SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER Social Science

 

 

Time: 3 hrs.                                                                                                                                                    M.Marks: 80

 

Instructions

 

1.         There are 30 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.

2.         Marks for each question are indicated against the question.

3.         Questions from serial number 1-10 are 1 mark questions. Answers of these questions may be from one word to one sentence.

4.         Questions from serial number 11-18 are 3 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not exceed 80 words each.

5.         Questions from serial number 19-28 are 4 marks questions. . Answers of these questions should not exceed 100 words each.

6.         Question no. 29 and 30 are map questions. Attach the map inside your answer book.

 

Q1.      What is the best method of water conservation?                           

Q2.      Name the best-seller of Devaki Nandan Khatri which popularized the Hindi language among the educated             classes.                         

Q3.      What is meant by the term 'gender inequality'?                                

Q4.      Name any two agents responsible for soil erosion?                      

Q5.      What is Neyvelli famous for? Also name the state where it is situated.                           

Q6.      Mention two major constitutional provisions which have been made for the protection of women in India?                                    

Q7.      Mention two merits of democracy.                                                     

Q8.      What is the main feature of sustainable development?              

Q9.      Mention one function of Amateur Radio.                                          

Q10.    At which levels does the administrative machinery manage the disasters?   

                          

Below are given two groups A & B of questions 11 and 12. Select any one group for answering these two questions.

 

Group 'A'

Q11.    How was the Second World War a boon to the people of Indo-China?                        

Q12.    Discuss the main characteristics of the city of Calcutta in the 15th century.                        

 

Group 'B'

Q11.    "The industrialization was a mixed blessing". Explain.                 

Q12.    Why was the British government compelled to abolish the Corn Laws?

                       

Q13.    "Novelists in colonial India wrote for a political cause". Explain this statement.                 

Q14.    Why is air transport score to other means of transport? Give 3 reasons in support of your answer.     

Q15.    'Most of the established democracies face the challenge of expansion'. Explain.             

Q16.    Explain the measures to protect the rights of consumers.                 

Q17.    What are the considerations for selecting the site in an area prone to landslides?  Mention any three.     

Q18.    What are the symptoms of heat stroke?                  

Q19.    How did the feelings of nationalism emerge in the 15th century Europe?                        

Q20.    How did Gandhiji bring the masses into the National Movement?                                  

Q21.    Name four agro-based industries in India. What is their significance in Indian economy?       

Q22.    Why is green revolution mainly confined to north-western parts of India? Explain four reasons in brief.         

Q23.    How has the centre been made more powerful in the federal structure of India? Give four reasons for it.                

Q24.    Discuss democracy and diversities in the context of India? How do the political parties exploit diversities based on religion in             India?           

Q25.    What do you mean by an interest group? What are its functions?                                   

Q26.    Why are demand deposits considered as money?              

Q27.    How are the activities in the economy classified on the basis of employment conditions?                 

Q28.    What are the various ways in which MNCs set up or control production in other countries? Explain any four points.               

Q29.    On the given outline political map of Europe, identify point 1 and 2 and write their correct names on the lines marked in the             map.                                                                                OR

            On the given outline political map of India mark the following

             (A) Congress session of 1929

             (B) Dandi

 

Q30.    Four features with the serial no. 1 to 4 are marked in the given outline political map of India, identify these features with the help of the following     information and write their correct name on the line marked in map.               

                                                OR

            Locate and label the following on the given outline political map of India-

            1) Jamshedpur iron and steel plant

            2) Kandla port

            3) Tarapur atomic centre

            4) Khetri copper mines