32/1/3 2016 Class 10 Social Science Question Paper Solution
(1) What was the main aim of revolutionaries of Europe during the years following 1815?
Ans: Aim of revolutionaries of Europe:
To oppose monarchial forms of government.
What were the two bases of colonial economy in Vietnam?
Ans: Bases of colonial economy in Vietnam:
(i) Rice cultivation
(ii) Rubber Plantation
(2) How do minerals occur in sedimentary rocks?
Ans: Occurrence of minerals in sedimentary rocks:
In sedimentary rocks a number of minerals occur in beds or layers. They have been formed as a result of deposition, accumulation and concentration in horizontal strata.
(3) Which organisation led the protest against water privatisation in Bolivia?
Ans: The organisation which led the protest against water privatization in Bolivia: FEDECOR
(4) Differentiate between investment and foreign investment.
Ans: Difference between investment and foreign investment:
The money that is spend to buy assets (land, building, machines and other equipment) is called investment, while the investment made by the MNCs is called foreign Investment.
(5) Suppose you have to buy a packed bottle for drinking water in your journey. Which logo will you like to see to be sure about its quality?
Ans: The logo:
ISI/Indian Standard Institutions
(6) How are issue specific movements different from generic movements?
Ans: Difference between issue specific and generic movements:
Issue specific movements seek to achieve a single objective within a limited time frame, while generic movements seek to achieve a broad goal in the long term.
(7) Name any one political party that has national level political organisation but not recognised as the national political party.
Ans: The political party that has national level political organization but not recognized as the National Party:
Samajwadi Party/ Samata Party/ Rashtriya Janta Dal
(8) Compare formal sector loans with informal sector of loans regarding interest only.
Ans: Comparison of formal sector loans with informal:
Most of the informal lenders charge a much higher interest on loans than the formal sector loans.
(9) “Textile industry is the only industry in the country which is self-reliant and complete in the value chain.” Justify the statement.
Ans: The textile industry is self-reliant and complete in value chain:
(i) It contributes significantly to industrial production (14%).
(ii) Employment generation (35 million persons directly- the second largest after agriculture).
(iii) Foreign exchange earnings (about 24.6%).
(iv) It contributes 4 per cent towards GDP.
(v) Any other relevant point.
(10) What is meant by a ‘national political party’? State the conditions required to be a national political party.
Ans: National Political Party have units in the various states, they follow the same policies, programmes and strategy that is decided at the national level.
Conditions required:
(i) A party that secures at least 6% of the total votes in general elections of Lok Sabha or assembly elections in four states.
(ii) Wins at least 4 seats in Lok Sabha.
(11) What are the sectional interest groups. Describe their functioning.
Ans: Sectional interest groups:
The groups that seek to promote the interests of a particular section or a group of a society is called sectional interest groups.
Functioning:
(i) They perform a meaningful role in countering the undue influence of other groups.
(ii) They create awareness about the needs and concerns of their own society.
(iii) Their principal concern is the betterment and well-being of their members not society in general.
(iv) Any other relevant point.
(12) “The credit activities of the informal sector should be discouraged.” Support the statement with arguments.
Ans: The credit activities of the informal sector should be discouraged because:
(i) 85% of loans taken by the poor households in the urban areas are from informal sources.
(ii) Informal lenders charge very high interest on their loans.
(iii) They try to charge more and more interest on their loans.
(iv) There are no boundaries and restrictions.
(v) Higher cost of borrowing means a larger part of the earnings of the borrowers is used to repay the loan.
(vi) In certain cases, the high interest rate for borrowing can mean that the amount to be repaid is greater than the income of the borrower.
(vii)This could lead to increasing debt and debt trap, therefore the credit activities of the informal sector should be discouraged.
(viii) Any other relevant point.
(13) “Efficient means of transport are pre-requisites for the fast development.” Express your views in favour of this statement
Ans: Importance of efficient means of transport for the development is to be explained by the candidate in their own words.
- Since it is a value based question, candidates’ view reflecting the development due to the transport may be given due consideration.
(14) How had the female figures become an allegory of the nation during nineteenth century in Europe? Analyse.
Ans: The female figures as an allegory of the nation:
Artists found a way out to represent a country in the form of a person. Then nations were portrayed as female figures. The female figure was chosen to personify the nation did not stand for any particular woman in real life. It gave the abstract idea of the nation a concrete form. Thus, the female figure became an allegory of the nation.
During the French Revolution artists used the formal allegory to portray idea such as Liberty, Justice and the Republic
How did nationalism emerge in Vietnam through the efforts of different sections of society to fight against the French? Analyse.
Ans: The Nationalism emerged in Vietnam:
The colonization of Vietnam by French brought the people of the country into conflict with the colonisers in all areas of life. Vietnamese began reflecting on the nature of the loss. Nationalist resistance developed out of this reflection. Teachers, students fought against the colonial government’s efforts. Many religious movements were hostile to the western presence. Development in China also inspired Vietnamese nationalists. Vietnamese students organized in association for the restoration of the anti-French independence movement changed.
(15) Who had designed the ‘swaraj flag’ by 1921? Explain the main features of this ‘swaraj flag.’
Ans: Mahatma Gandhiji designed the “Swaraj Flag” by 1921.
Features:
(i) It had tricolours- Red, Green and White
(ii) It had a spinning wheel in the center.
(iii) It represents the Gandhian idea of self- help.
(iv)It had become a symbol of defiance
(16) “The Civil Disobedience Movement was different from the NonCooperation Movement.” Support the statement with examples.
Ans: The Civil Disobedience Movement was different from the Non Cooperation Movement:
Non Cooperation Movement:
(i) The people were asked not to cooperate with the government.
(ii) Foreign goods were boycotted.
(iii) Liquor shops were picketed.
(iv) Foreign cloth burnt in huge.
(v) In many places merchants and traders refused to trade on foreign goods or finance foreign traders.
(vi) Students left the government owned schools and college.
(vii) Lawyers gave up legal practices.
Civil Disobedience Movement:
(i) People were asked to break colonial laws.
(ii) The countrymen broke the salt law.
(iii) Peasants refused to pay revenue and chaukidari tax.
(iv) Village officials resigned from their jobs.
(v) Forest people violated forest rules and laws.
(17) “Nearly every one of the state parties wants to get an opportunity to be a part of one or the other national level coalition.” Support the statement with arguments.
Ans: State parties seeking National level coalition:
Before general election of 2014, in three general elections no one national party was able to secure on its own a majority in Lok Sabha. With the result the national parties were compelled to form alliances with state or regional parties. Since 1996, nearly every one of the state parties has got an opportunity to be a part of one or the other national level coalition government. This has contributed to the strengthening of federalism and democracy.
(18) “Consumer awareness is essential to avoid exploitation in the market place.” Support the statement.
Ans: Consumer awareness to avoid exploitation:
Consumer awareness is essential to avoid exploitation in the market place. Market do not work in a fair manner. Exploitation happen in various ways. Therefore, awareness is essential. Certain details are given on the packing. When we buy medicines, on the packets details are marked. Rules have been made so that the manufacturer displays the information. Consumers can complain and ask for compensation or replacement of the product, if proves to be defective in any manner.
(19) “Globalisation and greater competition among producers has been of advantage to consumers.” Justify the statement with examples.
Ans: Globalisation and competition among producers, an advantage to consumers:
(i) Globalisation and greater competition among producers, both local and foreign producers have been of advantage to consumers.
(ii) There is a greater choice before consumers
(iii) They enjoy improved quality and lower prices for several products.
(iv) They enjoy much higher standards of living that was possible earlier.
(v) Any other relevant point.
(20) Classify industries on the basis of capital investment. How are they different from one another? Explain with examples.
Ans: Classification of the industries on the basis of capital investment:
(i) Small Scale industry
(ii) Large Scale industry
Difference:
If the investment is more than one crore on any industry is considered as a large scale industry for example Iron and Steel Industry/ Cement Industry (any other relevant example). While the investment is less than one crore on an industry is considered as a small scale industry eg. Plastic industry, toy industry (any other relevant example).
(21) Describe the vital and positive role of credit with examples.
Ans: Credit may be helpful if provided timely and with planning:
A large number of transactions in our day-to-day activities involve credit in some form or the other.It also helps to be improved the economy of the country. Take the example of Salim, a farmer, a businessman etc.
(22) How did a variety of cultural processes play an important role in making of nationalism in India? Explain with examples.
Ans: Role of cultural processes in making of nationalism in India:
(i) The sense of collective belonging came partly through the experience of united struggles.
(ii) There were also a variety of cultural processes through which nationalism captured peoples’ imagination.
(iii) History, fiction, folklore and songs, popular prints and symbols played a part in the making of nationalism.
(iv) The identity of the nation is most often symbolised in a figure or an image.
(v) This helped to create an image with which people can identify the nation.
(vi) Any other relevant point.
(23) What is trade? Explain the importance of international trade.
Ans: Trade: The exchange of goods among people, states and countries is referred to as trade.
Importance:
(i) International trade of a country is an index to its economic prosperity.
(ii) It is considered the economic barometer for a country.
(iii) As the resources are space bound, no country can survive without international trade.
(iv) Countries have trade relations with the major trading blocks.
(v) Exchange of commodities and goods have been superseded by the exchange of information and knowledge.
(vi) Any other relevant point
(24) What is globalisation? Describe the role of Multinational Corporations (MNCs) in promoting globalisation process.
Ans: Globalisation is the process of rapid integration or interconnection between countries.
Role of MNC’s:
(i) By more flow of manpower
(ii) Investment
(iii) Technology
(iv) Goods
(v) Services
(vi) Latest education
(vii) Any other relevant point
(25) “Democracy is a better form of government than any other form of government.” Analyse the statement with arguments.
Ans: Democracy is a better form of government from any other form of government:
(i) Democracy promotes equality among citizens
(ii) Enhances the dignity of the individual
(iii) Improves the quality of decision making
(iv) Provides method to resolve conflicts
(v) Allows room to correct mistakes
(vi) Accountable, responsive and legitimate government.
(vii) Reduction of inequality and poverty.
(viii) Accommodation of social diversity.
(ix) Any other relevant point.
(26) “The economic strength of a country is measured by the development of manufacturing industries.” Support the statement with arguments.
Ans: Role of manufacturing industries in the economic development:
(i) Manufacturing sector is considered as the backbone of development.
(ii) All round development depends on Industries.
(iii) Industries help in modernising agriculture.
(iv) Reduce the heavy dependence of people on agricultural income by providing them jobs.
(v) Industrial development is a precondition for eradication of unemployment and poverty from the country.
(vi) It was aimed at bringing down regional disparities
(i) Expansion of manufactured goods.
(viii) Trade and commerce brings in much needed foreign exchange.
(ix) India’s prosperity lies in increasing and diversity of its manufacturing industries as quickly as possible.
(x) Any other relevant point.
(27) “Pressure groups and movements exert influence on politics in different ways.” Support the statement with suitable examples.
Ans: Influence of pressure groups and movements on politics:
(i) Pressure groups and movements try to gain public support and sympathy for their goal.
(ii) They carry out information campaigns, organize meetings and file petitions.
(iii) They also try to influence media to give more attention to their issues.
(iv) They often organize protest activity like strike etc.
(v) Worker’s organization employees, association and most of the movement groups force the government to consider their demands.
(vi) Business groups often employ professional lobbyists.
(vii) Some pressure groups formed and led by the leaders of political Parties.
(viii) Some political parties grow out of movements.
(ix) Any other relevant point.
(28) Analyse the measures and practices introduced by the French revolutionaries to create a sense of collective identity amongst the French people
Ans: Measures and practices introduced by the French revolutionaries for collective indentity:
(i) The ideas of LA PATRIE and LECITOYEN emphasized.
(ii) A new French flag , the tricolor was chosen.
(iii) The Estate General was elected by the active citizens.
(iv) The elected body of citizen renamed as National Assembly.
(v) New hymns were composed.
(vi) Oaths were taken.
(vii) Martyrs commemorated.
(viii) A centralized administrative system was implemented.
(ix) Formulated uniform laws.
(x) A uniform system of weights and measures were adopted.
(xi) French became the common language of the nation.
“U.S. entry into the war in Vietnam marked a new phase that proved costly to Vietnamese as well as to the Americans.” Analyse the statement.
Ans: US entry into the war in Vietnam marked a new phase:
(i) From 1965-1972 many (over 403100) US personnel served in Vietnam (7484 were women).
(ii) Many (about 47244) died in the battle and a large number of people (303704) were wounded.
(iii) Out of the wounded, 23014were listed 100% disabled.
(iv) This phase of struggle with the US troops arrived equipped with heavy weapons and tanks and most powerful bombs.
(v) Destroyed many villages and decimated jungles.
(vi) Civilians died in large numbers.
(vii) Any other relevant point.
(29) Three features A, B and C are marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked in the map.
(A) The place where the Indian National Congress Session was held.
(B) The place associated with peasant’s satyagraha.
(C) The city associated with the Jallianwala Bagh incident.
Ans:
(30) On the given political outline map of India locate and label the following with appropriate symbols:
(A) Ankleshwar – Oil field
(B) Durgapur – Iron and steel plant
(C) Tuticorin – Major seaport
Ans:
CBSE Class 10 2016 Question Paper/Solutions :