SKP VANITHA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, TIRUVANNAMALAI

Code (087)

Grade: X Marks:80
Subject: SOCIAL SCIENCE Time: 3:00
Year: 2024 – 2025 Date: 12.12.2024

Instructions
1. This question paper comprises five section – A, B, C, D, E
2. Section A is of Multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each.
3. Section B is very short answers type questions.
4. Section C is short answers type questions.
5. Section D is a long answer type questions.
6. Section E is Case Based Study
7. Section F is map Skill based question

Section A

I Multiple Choice Questions (Q 1 to 20) 1 x 20 = 20

1. Following image shows new laws that were made in Russia in 2005 giving powers
to its President. During the same time the US President visited Russia. Study the
given picture and answer the following question.

Which among the following statements appropriately describes the given picture?
a) Despotic rulers do not leave much scope for power sharing.
b) Democracy can help in division of powers.
c) Concentration of powers in one hand helps to make quick decisions.
d) Concentration of power under one centre undermines the concept of democracy.

2. Find the incorrect pair from the given lists.

List-I List-II
(a) Frederic Sorrieu A French Artist
(b) Karol Karpinski A Scottish Music Composer
(c) Bismarck Unification of Germany
(d) Lord Byron An English Poet

3. Why 1830’s was of great economic hardship in Europe? Identify the correct option
from the following.
a) Aristocratic class had snatched the jobs of the workers.
b) Industrial Revolution had created less economic opportunities than expected.
 c) Workers were on the strike hence industries were closed.
d) Population had risen exponentially and job opportunities were less.

4. Match the following items given in Column (A) with those in Column (B).

Column A Column B (Areas)

(Crops)
A. Sugarcane 1. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
B. Rice 2. Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh
C. Millets 3. Bihar and Punjab
D. Maize 4. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
Codes
(a) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1 (b) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
(c) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3 (d) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4

5. Consider the following statements with respect to residuary subjects and select the
answer using the codes given below.

(i) It includes subjects of national importance.

(ii) These subjects came up after the Constitution came into effect.
(iii)Only Union Government has the power to legislate on these subjects.

Codes
(a) Only (ii) (b) Only (i) (c) Both (ii) and (iii) (d) All of these

6. In what sense federations are contrasted with unitary form of government? Identify
the correct option.

a) In a federation, the Central government can pass orders to the provincial or local
government in an effective manner as compared to Unitary government.
b) In a federation, State governments are answerable to the Central government for
every decision.
c) In a federation, State government powers are in the hands of Central government.
d) Powers in the federations are not concentrated in single hands but distributed
among the units.

7. A man is employed on a corn farm where he does not have much manual work. He
solely works on the farm every day. Of which type of employment is this an
example?

a) Over Employment b) Cyclical Employment

c) Disguised Employment d) Seasonal Employment

8. Which of the following was not a condition of Italy before unification?

a) Italy was dominated by UK in 1801.
b) Italians were scattered over several dynastic rulers.
c) Political fragmentation.
 d) Italy was divided into seven states.

9. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct pertaining to the tenure of

Panchayat?
(i) The tenure of Panchayat shall be for five years from the date of its first meeting.
(ii) The tenure of Panchayat shall be for five years from the date of declaration of
election results.
(iii) The tenure of Panchayat shall be for five years from the date of taking oath of
office by the elected members.
(iv) The tenure of Panchayat shall be for five years from the date of notification for
the conduct of elections to the Panchayat.

Codes
(a) Only (iv) (b) Only (i) (c) Both (i) and (ii) (d) Both (ii) and (iii)

10. Identify the crop with the help of given clues.

• These crops are sown in winter from October to December and harvested in
summer from April to June.
• Examples of these crops include wheat, barley, etc.

(a) Zaid crops (b) Cash crops (c) Rabi crops (d) Kharif crops

11. Fill in the blanks.

Lok Sabha Election Chief Election Commission

Panchayat Election ?
(a) Town Election Commission (b) Central Election Commission
(c) Regional Election Commission (d) State Election Commission

12. Which of the following statement is correct about subsistence farming?

(a) Farmers use chemical fertilisers, insecticides and pesticides.
(b) Farmers use simple and basic tools and irrigation methods.
(c) Farmers use high doses of biochemical inputs.
(d) Farmers use mechanised tools and machines.

13. Read the data given in the following table and answer the given question.

Monthly income Country

of citizens Country A Country B Country C
Group I 9000 5000 2000
Group II 10000 4000 1600
Group III 8000 6800 3500
Group IV 1100 5050 3000
Group V 12500 29650 10000
Average income ? ? ?
 Which country has more equitable distribution of income?
(a) Country C (b) Country A
(c) Country B (d) Both ‘Country A’ and ‘Country B’

14. Choose the incorrectly matched pair.

List-I List-II
(a) Raymand Coats Public sector
(b) Preparing Woollen Fibre Secondary sector
(c) Selling Woollen Tertiary sector
Garments
(d) Rearing of Sheep Primary sector

15. Which of the following option/s is/are correct regarding the various developments
which happened in the wake of the fleeing of Louis Philippe in the year 1848?
(i) National Assembly was proclaimed a republic.
(ii) National workshops were set-up to provide employment.
(iii) Suffrage to all women.
(iv) Right to work was guaranteed.

Codes
(a) Only (iii) (b) (iii) and (iv) (c) (i), (ii) and (iv) (d) (ii) and (iii)

16. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Mark your answer as per the codes given below.

Assertion (A) Constitutional provisions are necessary for the success of federalism.
Reason (R) The spirit of federalism, respect for diversity and desire for living
together became a shared ideal in our country.

Codes
(a) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(c) A is false, but R is true
(d) A is true, but R is false

17. Suresh’s weight is 79 kgs and his height is 1.54 meters. In which category can we
place him from the following options?

(a) Normal weight (b) Overweight (c) Underweight (d) Obesity

18. Identify the sector.

• It covers those enterprises where workers are given regular employment.
• It is generally registered by government.
• In this sector workers get benefit like provident fund, medical leaves, etc.

(a) Public sector(b) Private sector (c) Organised sector (d) Unorganised sector
19. Arrange the following in a chronological order.
(i) Interest rate of loan is 8.5% per annum.
(ii) Shyam applies for a credit.
(iii) Bank agrees to keep cold storage receipt as collateral.
(iv) Terms of credit is signed by Shyam.

(a) (ii), (i), (iii), (iv) (b) (iv), (iii), (i), (ii)
(c) (ii), (iv), (iii), (i) (d) (iii), (iv), (i), (ii)

20. Read the information given below and select the correct option:
Harita attends her office from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. She gets her salary regularly at
the end of every month. In addition to the salary, she also gets Provident Fund and
other facilities as per the rules laid down by the Government.

Select the employment sector in which Harita is working.

(a) Primary sector (b) Secondary Sector
(c) Organised Sector (d) Unorganized sector

SECTION-B

II Very Short Answer Question (Q 21 to 24) 2x4=8

21. Study the picture thoroughly and tell what does it describes?

22. What is the difference between a state party and a national party?
23. Mention any two roles of the Reserve Bank of India.
OR
What are demand deposits?
24. Why is tourism considered as a trade?

SECTION-C

III Short Answer Based Question (Q 25 to 29) 3 x 5 = 15

25. Why there is a need to supervise the banking system by the RBI?
26. Explain the role of judiciary in the federal system of India.
27. “India is rich in certain types of resources and deficient in some others.” Support
your answer with examples.
28. Explain the reasons for the growth of the service sector (tertiary sector) in India.
29. Study the table given below and answer the questions that follow:
 Source of Credit Share (in
percentage)
Moneylenders 33%
Landlords 1%
Other Institutional Agencies 5%
Commercial Banks 25%
Cooperative Societies/Banks 25%
Government 1%
Other Non Institutional Agencies 2%
Relatives and Friends 8%

1. Which are the three major sources of credit for rural households in India?
2. Moneylenders are the most dominant source of credit for rural households. Why?

SECTION-D

IV Long Answer Based Question (Q 30 to 33) 5 x 4 = 20

30. Describe the significance of Textile Industry in India with specific reference to
Cotton industry.
OR
Classify the pollution created by industries.
31. How did Gandhiji bring the masses into the National Movement?
OR
Assess the role of Mahatma Gandhi in the National Movement with special
reference to the methods adopted by him.
32. Is income a sufficient factor for development? What other factors do you think are
significant for development?
OR
What does sustainability of development mean? How can sustainable development
be achieved?
33. Discuss the expected outcomes of democracy.
OR
Describe some of the recent efforts and suggestions made in India to reform political
parties and their leaders.

SECTION-E

V Case Based Question (Q 34 to 36) 4 x 3 = 12

34. Read the given extract and answer the following questions.

Belgium and Sri Lanka both are democracies. Yet, they dealt with the question of
power sharing differently. In Belgium, the leaders have realised that the unity of the
country is possible only by respecting the feelings and interests of different
communities and regions. Such a realisation resulted in mutually acceptable
 arrangements for sharing power. Sri Lanka shows us a contrasting example. It
shows us that if a majority community wants to force its dominance over others and
refuses to share power, it can undermine the unity of the country.

Questions:
(i) How was the power sharing arrangement in Belgium different from that of in Sri
Lanka?
(ii) Explain why power sharing is desirable.
(iii)List any two steps taken by the leaders of Belgium to accommodate all the
communities.

35. Read the given extract and answer the following questions.

The denudation of the soil cover and subsequent washing down is described as soil
erosion. The processes of soil formation and erosion go on simultaneously and
generally there is a balance between the two. Sometimes, this balance is disturbed
due to human activities like deforestation, over-grazing, construction and mining
etc., while natural forces like wind, glacier and water lead to soil erosion. The
running water cuts through the clayey soils and makes deep channels as gullies. The
land becomes unfit for cultivation and is known as bad land. In the Chambal basin
such lands are called ravines. Sometimes water flows as a sheet over large areas
down a slope. In such cases the top soil is washed away. This is known as sheet
erosion. Wind blows loose soil off flat or sloping land known as wind erosion. Soil
erosion is also caused due to defective methods of farming. Ploughing in a wrong
way i.e. up and down the slope form channels for the quick flow of water leading to
soil erosion.

Ploughing along the contour lines can decelerate the flow of water down the slopes.
This is called contour ploughing. Steps can be cut out on the slopes making terraces.
Terrace cultivation restricts erosion. Western and central Himalayas have well
developed terrace farming. Large fields can be divided into strips. Strips of grass are
left to grow between the crops. This breaks up the force of the wind. This method is
known as strip cropping. Planting lines of trees to create shelter also works in a
similar way. Rows of such trees are called shelter belts. These shelter belts have
contributed significantly to the stabilisation of sand dunes and in stabilising the
desert in western India.

Questions:
(i) The balance of soil formation and erosion is disturbed due to human activities.
Give one example to prove the statement.
(ii) What is soil conservation?
(iii)Differentiate between gully erosion and sheet erosion.

36. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:

Gutenberg was the son of a merchant and grew up on a large agricultural estate.
From his childhood, he had seen wine and olive presses. Subsequently, he learnt the
 art of polishing stones, became a master goldsmith, and acquired the expertise to
create lead moulds used for making trinkets. Drawing on this knowledge,
Gutenberg adapted existing technology to design his innovation. The olive press
provided the model for the printing press, and moulds were used for casting the
metal types for the letters of the alphabet. By 1448, Gutenberg perfected the system.
The first book he printed was the Bible. About 180 copies were printed and it took
three years to produce them. By the standards of the time this was fast production.

Questions:
(i) Who was Gutenberg?
(ii) What were some of the professional skills acquired by Gutenberg? (iii)What
contribution was made by Gutenberg in the field of press?

SECTION-F

VI Map Skill Based Question 2+3=5

37. (a) On that given outline map of India. Identify them and write
their correct names.

A. A place where the Civil Disobedience Movement started.

B. A place where Gandhiji went to organize a Satyagraha Movement amongst
cotton mill workers.

(b) On the same map of India, locate and label any three among the following ..
a) Tehri Dam
b) Chennai Software Technology Park
c) Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
d) Narora Nuclear Power Plant