32/4/1 2022 Class 10 Social Science Question Paper Solution

32/4/1 2022 Class 10 Social Science Question Paper Solution

Social Science

Section A

Very Short Answer Questions

1.) Why did Mahatma Gandhi travel to Champaran in Bihar in1917?

Ans:  Explain. (i) Mahatma Gandhiji travelled to Champaran in Bihar to inspire the peasants to struggle against the oppressive plantation system.

(ii) This was for the indigo planters

2.) Explain the Importance of National Highways in India?

Ans: (i) National Highways link extreme parts of the country

(ii) These are the primary road systems

(iii) These are laid and maintained by the C.P.W.D.

(iv) A number of major National Highways run in North-South and East-West directions

3.) Classify industries on the basis of source of raw materials.

Ans: (i)Agro-based— Examples—Cotton, woollen, jute, sugar, rubber, tea, etc.

(ii)Mineral-based—Examples—Iron and steel, cement, aluminium, machine tools, petrochemicals etc.

4.) How is one- party system different from two-party system? Explain with examples.

Ans: (i) Countries where one party is allowed to control and run the government are called one-party system. Example—China.

(ii) Countries where power usually changes between two main parties are called two-party system. Example—USA and UK.

5.) How do double coincidence of wants arises?

Ans:  (i) When two parties have to agree to sell and buy each other‘s commodities, double coincidence of wants arise.

(ii) In a Barter System where goods are directly exchanged without the use of money, there double coincidence of wants is an essential feature.

Section B

Short Answer Type Questions

6.a) Why did Mahatma Gandhi decide to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement in February 1922? Explain.

Ans: (i) In February 1922 a peaceful demonstration at Chauri-Chaura in Gorakhpur turned into a violent clash with the police.

(ii) Hearing of the incident Mahatma Gandhi called a halt to the Non[1]Cooperation Movement.

(iii) Mahatma Gandhi felt that the Non-Cooperation Movement was running violent in many places and Satyagrahis needed to be properly trained. (iv) So, after Chauri Chaura event he withdrew that movement.

Or

b) How did the First World War create a new economic situation in India? Explain.

Ans: (i) The First World War led to huge increase in defence expenditure.

(ii) Taxes and custom duties were raised (iii) Income tax was introduced.

(iv) Prices increased through the war years leading to extreme hardship for the common people.

(v) Acute shortage of food.

7.) Analyse the outcomes of democracies in terms of economic growth and development.

Ans: (i) Most of the democracies face limited economic development due to limited economic growth.

(ii) Factors like population size, global situation, cooperation from other countries affect economic development.

(iii) In most of the democratic countries economic inequalities have been observed.

(iv) Most of the democracies try to distribute wealth in such a way that all citizens of country will have a share and lead a better life.

8.) Explain the three important “terms of credit”.

Ans: (i) Interest rate

(ii) Collateral

(iii) Documentation requirement

(iv) The mode of repayment

Section C

Long Answer Type Questions

9.a) Explain any five major challenges faced by the political parties in India.

Ans: (i) Lack of internal democracy

(ii) Dynastic succession

(iii) Money power

(iv) Muscle power

(v) Lack of meaningful choice

Or

b) “Political parties play an important role in democratic countries” Justify the statement.

Ans: (i) Parties contest election

(ii) Parties put different policies and programmes before the people.

(iii) Parties play decisive role in making laws

(iv) Parties form and run government

(v) Parties play the role of opposition

(vi) Parties shape public opinion

(vii) Parties provide people access to welfare schemes implemented by Governments

10.a) How are our markets transformed in recent years? Explain with examples.

Ans:  (i) After 1991 Indian markets have been integrated with the foreign markets.

(ii) Barriers on foreign trade and foreign investment have been removed to large extent.

(iii) Producers can sell their products in foreign markets.

(iv) Import and export decisions are taken by businesses due to liberalization of trade by the govt.

(v) The government imposes much less restrictions on trade.

(vi) MNCs have increased their investments in India in last few years leading to new products, choices and jobs.

(vii) Moreover, globalisation has enabled some large Indian companies to emerge as MNCs.

(viii) There is a wide choice of goods and services available in the market.

(ix) The latest models of digital cameras, mobile phones and televisions made by the leading companies of the world are within the reach of the consumers.

(x) New models of automobiles can be seen on Indian roads.

(xi) Many new brands of different goods can be seen in the market.

Or

b) How do Multi-National Corporations (MNCs) interlink production across countries? Explain with examples. Ans:

(i) MNCs set up production where it is close to the markets.

(ii) They setup production where there is availability of skilled and unskilled labour and other factors of production.

(iii) MNCs set up production in different ways in different countries.

(iv) MNCs buy up local companies and expand their production.

(v) MNCs work jointly with the local companies.

(vi) Large MNCs place orders for production with small producers.

(vii) MNCs are spreading their production and interacting with the local producers in various countries across the globe.

Section-D

(Case Based Questions)

11.) Read the given case and answer the questions that follow :

Mahatma Gandhi’s thoughts on Satyagraha

 ‘It is said of “passive resistance” that it is the weapon of the weak, but the power which is the subject of this article can be used only by the strong. This power is not passive resistance; indeed it calls for intense activity. The movement in South Africa was not passive but active …”Satyagraha is not physical force. A satyagrahi does not inflict pain on the adversary; he does not seek his destruction … In the use of satyagraha, there is no ill-will whatever.’ ‗Satyagraha is pure soul-force. Truth is the very substance of the soul. That is why this force is called satyagraha. The soul is informed with knowledge. In it burns the flame of love… Non-violence is the supreme dharma …‘‗It is certain that India cannot rival Britain or Europe in force of arms. The British worship the war-god and they can all of them become, as they are becoming, bearers of arms. The hundreds of millions in India can never carry arms. They have made the religion of non-violence their own …’

11.1) What type of movement Gandhiji organised in South Africa?

Ans: (i) Gandhiji organised Satyagraha against racial discrimination by the Whites. The movement of South Africa was not passive but active.

11.2) Why is Satyagraha considered as pure soul-force ?

Ans: (i) Satyagraha is pure soul –force because truth is the very substance of the Satygraha. That is why this force is called Satyagraha.

11.3) How has Gandhiji described Passive Resistance?

Ans: (i) According to him, ―Passive resistance‖ is not the weapon of the weak but it can be used by the strong‘‘.

(ii) Passive resistance was considered as an intense activity

(iii) Passive resistance is not passive rather active in nature.

(iv) He further related it with satyagraha which was not based on any ill-will.

12.) Read the given case and answer the questions that follow:

Challenges faced by the Jute industry include stiff competition in the international market from synthetic substitutes and from other competitors like Bangladesh, Brazil, Philippines, Egypt and Thailand. However, the internal demand has been on the increase due to the Government policy of mandatory use of jute packaging. To stimulate demand, the products need to be diversified. In 2005, National Jute Policy was formulated with the objective of increasing productivity, improving quality, ensuring good prices to the jute farmers and enhancing the yield per hectare. The main markets are U.S.A., Canada, Russia, United Arab Republic, U.K. and Australia. The growing global concern for environment friendly, biodegradable materials has once again opened the opportunity for jute products.

12.1) Mention any two challenges faced by ‘jute industry’ in India.

Ans: (i) Stiff competition in the international market

(ii) Competitors are Bangladesh, Brazil, Philippines, Egypt and Thailand

(iii) Stiff competition from the synthetic substitutes

12.2) What was the main objective of National Jute Policy formulated in 2005?

Ans: (i) To Increase productivity

(ii) To improve quality

(iii) To ensure good prices to the farmers

(iv) To enhance the yield per hectare

12.3) How has jute industry once again opened the new opportunities for its products?

 Ans: (i) Biodegradable materials have once again opened the opportunity for jute products

(ii) The global concern for environment friendly products is increasing day by day

(iii) Synthetic substitutes are being avoided.

Section – E

( Map Based Question )

13.1) On the given outline political Map of India, Identify the place marked as ( A) with the help of following information and write its correct name on the line marked near it.

(a) The place where national congress session was held in September 1920.

13.2) On the same given Map of India, locate and label the following with appropriate symbols.

(i)  (a) Tarapur- Nuclear Power Plant

OR

(b) Kalpakkam – Nuclear Power Plant

(iii) Hyderabad – Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

Ans: 

Updated: March 13, 2023 — 1:35 pm

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