32/5/2 2020 Class 10 Social Science Question Paper Solution
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Section – A
1) Krishna is working in a neighboring field with very less wages. Expenses on sudden illnesses or functions in the family are also met through loans. The landowner charges an interest rate of 5 percent per month. At present she owes the landowner < 5,000. Analyse the credit arrangements given above.
Ans: Credit arrangement-Informal sources of credit /No intervention by Govt. in controlling the credit activities carried out by informal E sources
2) Given below are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A) : The Government of India buys wheat and rice from farmers at fair price.
Reason (R) : Public sector contributes to the economic development.
Options :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: A/ Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
3) Choose the correct statement about factors regarding globalization in India :
I.) Improvement in transportation technology.
II.) Liberalization of foreign trade and foreign investment.
III.) Favourable rules of WTO towards India in comparison to
developed countries.
Choose the correct options from the codes given below :
(A) Only I and II
(B) Only I and III
(C) Only II and III
(D) Only III
Ans: A/ only I and II
4) What percentage of reservation is given to women in local administration in India ?
Ans: 33%
OR
Which institution has been created in each State of India to conduct Panchayat and Municipal elections ?
Ans: State Election Commission
5) Name the author of the novel ‘Anandmath’.
Ans: Anandmath- Bankim ChanderChattopdhyaya
6) Fill in the blank:
Castes and Caste system in modern India have undergone a great change because ____________ .
Ans: Caste system
Occupational mobility/ implementation of laws/ improvement in DP education/ any other relevant point
OR
The Indian Constitution provides to all individuals and communities freedom to profess, practise and propagate any religion because _______ .
Ans: Secularism
7) Correct the following statement and rewrite it :
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) was formed under the leadership of Mayawati.
Ans: BSP was formed under the leadership of Kanshiram
8) Complete the following table with correct information for A and B :
Sugarcane Crop
|
Annual Rainfall required
|
Climate |
Temperature required for its growth (in degrees)
|
A – ? |
Hot and Humid |
B – ? |
Ans: Sugar cane – A-75cms G B- 21* TO 27*C
9) Suggest any one way to enhance pilgrimage tourism through Indian Railways.
Ans: Railways for enhancing pilgrimage -Pilgrim special tourist train/ By providing tourist packages/ By making different Boarding/De-boarding G stations/
10) Choose the correctly matched pair from the following :
(A) Otto Von Bismarck — Germany
(B) Napoleon — Spain
(C) Giuseppe Garibaldi — France
(D) Bourbon Kings — Italy
Ans: A/ Otto Von Bismarck – Germany
11) Fill in the blank :
Human Development Index (HDI) level in India can be improved through ________________ .
Ans: HDI-Improvement in education, health and standard of living
12) Suggest any one way to promote jute textile industry in India.
Ans: Suggestion to promote jute industry-Mandatory use of jute packaging / reduce the price of jute/
13) Give any one example of economic development in dictatorial regimes.
Ans: Economic development in dictatorial regime:
Investments in education /infrastructure/ by opening different DP avenues of economic growth
14) Identify the appropriate reason from the following options, for the non-participation of industrial workers in the Civil Disobedience Movement.
(A) Industrialists were close to the Congress
(B) British offered them good salaries
(C) They were reluctant towards the boycott of foreign goods
(D) Growth of Socialism
Ans: A/ industrialist were close to the Congress
15) Name the book published by Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
Ans: Sambad Kaumudi/ Tuhfat-ul-Muwahhidin
OR
Name the author of ‘Amar Jiban’.
Ans: Rashsundari Devi
16) Examine the significance of the Statue of Liberty in Frédéric Sorrieu’s paintings, ‘The Dream of Worldwide Democratic and Social Republics’.
Ans: Statue of liberty is personified as women bearing the Torch of Enlightenment in one hand and the Charter of the Rights in the other
17) Why did the Simon Commission come to India ? Identify the correct reason from the following options.
(A) To control the campaign against the British in cities
(B) To look into the functioning of the British
(C) To initiate salt law in India
(D) To suggest changes in the functioning of the constitutional system in India
Ans: D/ To suggest Changes in The Functioning of the Constitutional System
18) Who invented the Printing Press ?
Ans: Johannes Gutenberg
OR
Who brought the knowledge of woodblock printing technique to Italy during the 13th century ?
Ans: Marco Polo
19) Which one of the following is a private sector industry ?
(A) BHEL
(B) TISCO
(C) OIL
(D) SAIL
Ans: Private sector-TISCO
20) Give one example of the main commercial crop cultivable in laterite soil.
Ans: Commercial crop- Cashewnuts/Cereals/Oilseeds/ Tomatoes/Tobacco/ Pg-10 1 Tea/Coffee,/Cashews/Rubber/ Coconut-
OR
Give one example of the Community Owned Resources.
Ans: Community owned resources-Ponds/ Public Parks,/Playgrounds
SECTION B
21) Highlight any three measures and practices that French revolutionaries introduced to create a sense of collective identity among the French people.
Ans: Measures and practices:
i.) The ideas of la parties (the fatherland) and le citizen (the citizen) emphasized the nation of united community enjoying equal rights under a constitution.
ii.) A new fresh flag, the tricolor was chosen to replace the former royal standard.
iii.) The estate General was elected by the body of active citizen and renamed the National Assembly.
iv.) New hymns were composed, oaths taken and martyrs commemorated, all in the name of the nation.
v.) A centralized administrative system was put in place and it formulated uniform leave for all citizens within its territory.
vi.) Internal customs duties and dues were abolished and a uniform system of weights and measures was adopted.
vii.) Regional dialects were discouraged and French became the common language of the nation
22) Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow :
From the early nineteenth century, there were intense debates around religious issues. Different groups confronted the changes happening within colonial society in different ways, and offered a variety of new interpretations of the beliefs of different religions. Some criticised existing practices and campaigned for reform, while others countered the arguments of reformers. These debates were carried out in public and in print. Printed tracts and newspapers not only spread the new ideas, but they shaped the nature of the debate. A wider public could now participate in these public discussions and express their views. New ideas emerged through these clashes of opinions. This was a time of intense controversies between social and religious reformers and the Hindu orthodoxy over matters like widow immolation, monotheism, Brahmanical priesthood and idolatry. In Bengal, as the debate developed, tracts and newspapers proliferated, circulating a variety of arguments. To reach a wider audience, the ideas were printed in the everyday, spoken language of ordinary people.
(22.1) Analyse any one issue of intense debate around religious issues.
Ans: i.) Some criticized existing practices and campaigned for reform, while others countered the arguments of reformers. These debates were carried out in public and in print.
ii.) Intense controversies between social and religious reformers and the Hindu orthodoxy over matters like widow immolation, monotheism, Brahmanical priesthood and idolatry.
(22.2) Examine the role of print media in these debates.
Ans: Examine the role of print media in these debates:
i.) Print spread the new ideas as well as shaped these ideas.
ii.) It increased public participation in public discussions.
iii.) Public discussions and expression of views
iv.) Argumentative ideas were circulated
23.) ‘‘Minerals are an indispensable part of our lives.’’ Support this statement with examples.
Ans: Minerals are an indispensable part of our lives:
i.) Almost everything we use, from a tiny pin to a towering G building or a big shop, all are made from minerals.
ii.) The railway lines and the tarmac (paving) of the roads, our implements and machinery too are made from minerals.
iii.) Cars, buses, trains, aero planes are manufactured from minerals and run on power recourses derived from the earth.
iv.) Even the food that we eat contains minerals.
v.) In all stages of development, human beings have used minerals for their livelihood, decoration, festivities, religious and ceremonial rites.
OR
‘‘Minerals occur in various forms.’’ Support this statement with examples.
Ans: Occurrence of Minerals:
i.) In igneous and metamorphic rocks minerals may occur in the cracks, crevices, faults or joints. The smaller occurrences are called veins and the larger are called lodes.
ii.) In most cases, they are formed when minerals in liquid/molten and gaseous forms are forced upward through cavities towards the earth’s surface. They cool and solidify as they rise. Major metallic minerals like tin, copper, zinc and lead etc. are obtained from veins and lodes.
iii.) 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. For example gypsum, potash salt and sodium salt. These are formed as a result of evaporation especially in arid regions.
iv.) Another mode of formation involves the decomposition of surface rocks and the removal of soluble constituents, leaving a residual mass of weathered material containing ores. Bauxite is formed this way.
v.) Certain minerals may occur as alluvial in sands of valley floors and the base of hills. These deposits are called ‘placer deposits’ and generally contain minerals, which are not corroded by water, Gold, silver, tin and platinum are most important among such minerals.
24) Describe the technological reforms taken by the Indian Government in the field of agriculture.
Ans: Technical Reforms:
i.) Green revolution based on the use of package technology.
ii.) White revolution (Operation Flood)
iii.) Comprehensive Land Development Plan
iv.) Provision of crop insurance against drought, flood, cyclone, fire and disease.
v.) Schemes like kissan credit card(KCC) and personal accident insurance scheme (PAIS)
vi.) Special weather bulletins and agricultural programme for farmers
25) Describe any three features of federalism.
Ans: . Features of Federalism:
i.) There are two or more levels (or tiers) of government.
ii.) Different tiers of government govern the same citizen, but each tier has its own jurisdiction in specific maters of legislation, taxation and administration.
iii.) The jurisdictions of the respective levels of government are specified in the constitution.
iv.) The fundamental provisions of the constitution cannot be unilaterally changed by one level of government.
v.) Courts have the power to interpret the constitution and the powers of different levels of government.
vi.) Sources of reserve for each level of government are clearly specified to ensure its financial autonomy.
26) Describe the elements of Belgian model for accommodating diversities.
Ans: Belgium model for the accommodation of diversities:
i.) Though the Dutch were in majority in the country, the French and Dutch speaking population was given equal representation in the Central government.
ii.) Belgium was declared as a Federal state and thus state governments were given important powers.
iii.) The state governments did not act a subordinate to the Central government.
iv.) The capital city of Brussels has a separate government. Though the French speaking population was in majority in the city, they accepted equal representation in Brussels.
v.) This was because the Dutch speaking people has accepted equal representation in the Central government in spite of being in majority. vi. Community government was elected by Dutch, French and German speaking people and looked after educational, language and educational issues.
OR
Describe the horizontal power sharing arrangements.
Ans: Horizontal power sharing:
i.) Power is shared among different organs of the government, such as the legislature, executive and judiciary.
ii.) Different organs of the government exercise different powers.
iii.) Such a separation ensures that none of the organs can exercise unlimited powers.
iv.) This arrangement is called a system of checks and balance.
27) How do demand deposits have the essential features of money ? Explain.
Ans: Demand deposits considered as money:
i.) People hold money as deposits with banks.
ii.) People deposit it with the banks by opening a bank account in their name.
iii.) Banks accept the deposits and also pay an interest rate on the deposits.
iv.) In this way people’s money is safe with the banks and it earns an interest.
v.) Demand deposits facility as the essential characteristics of money
vi.) Any bank depositor can get cheque facility for payment.
OR
Why do lenders ask for collateral while lending ? Explain.
Ans:
Lenders ask for collateral while lending:
i.) It works as guarantee to a lender until the loan is repaid.
ii.) If the borrower fails to repay the loan, the lender has the right to sell the asset or collateral to obtain payment.
iii.) Reduction of exposure in order to do more business with each E other when credit limits are under pressure.
iv.) Possibility to achieve regulatory capital savings by transferring or pledging eligible assets.
28) Suggest any three ways to save workers of unorganized sector from exploitation.
Ans: Save workers from unorganized sector:
i.) Social security to workers.
ii.) Support from Labour Ministry
iii.) Provide support for the conversion of unorganized sector to organized sector.
iv.) Legal action against unfair purchases or export.
SECTION C
29) ‘‘Democracy promotes dignity and freedom of the people.’’ Examine the statement.
Ans: Democracy promotes dignity and freedom of the people:
i.) Democracy stands much superior to any other form of government in promoting dignity and freedom of the people.
ii.) It promotes equality among citizen and hence increases respect for each other among citizen.
iii.) Respect and freedom have been recognized as the basis of democracy.
iv.) Freedom and equality to women
v.) strengthened the claims of the disadvantaged and discriminated castes for equal status and equal opportunity.
vi.) Majority minority coordination
OR
‘‘Democracy is best suited to produce better results.’’ Examine the statement.
Ans: Democracy is best suited to produce its own outcomes:
i.) Promotes equality and coexistence among citizens.
ii.) Enhances the dignity and freedom of the individual.
iii.) Improves the quality of decision making in spite of many economic, political and social problems.
iv.) Provides a method to resolve conflicts. Allow room to correct mistakes.
v.) Believes in discussion, negotiation and shows accountability through transparency.
vi.) Accommodates social diversities in a better way.
30) Read the sources given below and answer the questions related to them :
Source A – Globalisation and the Indian economy
As consumers in today’s world, some of us have a wide choice of goods and services before us. The latest models of digital cameras, mobile phones and televisions made by the leading manufacturers of the world are within our reach. Every season, new models of automobiles can be seen on Indian roads.
Source B – Foreign trade and integration of markets
Foreign trade creates an opportunity for the producers to reach beyond the domestic markets, i.e., markets of their own countries. Producers can sell their produce not only in markets located within the country but can also compete in markets located in other countries of the world. Similarly, for the buyers, import of goods produced in another country is one way of expanding the choice of goods beyond what is domestically produced.
Source C – The struggle for fair globalisation
In the past few years, massive campaigns and representation by people’s organisations have influenced important decisions relating to trade and investments at the WTO. This has demonstrated that people also can play an important role in the struggle for fair globalisation.
(30.1) Source A – Globalisation and the Indian economy
How is the impact of globalisation visible on consumers ?
Ans: i.) There is greater choice before consumers who now enjoy improved quality and lower prices for several product which is visible through the latest model of digital cameras, mobile phones, television, automobiles etc.
(30.2) Source B – Foreign trade and integration of markets
How does foreign trade integrate the markets ? Explain.
Ans: i.) With the opening of trade, goods travel from one market to another. This creates opportunity for the produces to reach beyond domestic markets.
ii.) Choice of goods in the markets rises.
(30.3) Source C – The struggle for fair globalisation
How do people play an important role in the struggle for fair globalisation ? Explain.
Ans: i.) Massive campaigns and representation by people’s organization have influenced important decision relating to trade and investment at the WTO.
ii.) People can ask for social justice.
31) ‘‘Political parties need to face certain challenges in order to remain effective instruments of democracy.’’ Explain the statement with examples.
Ans: Challenges face by Political Parties:
i.) Lack of internal democracy.
ii.) Lack of open and transparent procedures.
iii.) Dynamics succession. iv. Money and Muscle power.
v.) No meaningful choice to the people
32) Describe the physical and economic factors that influenced the distribution pattern of the Indian Railways network.
Ans: Factors affecting the distribution pattern of the Indian Railways network :
i.) Northern Plain: Development due to level land, high population density and rich agricultural recourses
ii.) Peninsular region and the Himalayan region; It is a hilly terrain. The railway tracks are laid through low hills, gap or tunnels.
iii.) Deserts of Rajasthan: It is very difficult to lay railway lines due to sandy plain of western Rajasthan
iv.) Development not suitable in the Swamps of Gujarat, forested tracts of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and Jharkhand
v.) The contiguous stretch of Sahyadri could be crossed only through gaps or passes.
vi.) Although the Konkan railway along west coast has been developed but it has also faced a number of problems such as sinking of track in some stretches and landslides.
vii.) Railways, being the principle of mode of transportation for freight and passengers in India make it possible to conduct multifarious activities like business, sightseeing, pilgrimage etc.
OR
Describe the growing importance of road transport.
Ans: The growing importance of road transport:
i.) Construction cost of roads is much lower than that of railway lines.
ii.) Roads can traverse comparatively more dissected and undulating topography.
iii.) Roads can negotiate higher gradients of slopes and as such can G traverse mountains such as the Himalayas.
iv.) Road transport is economical in transportation of few persons and relatively smaller amount of goods over short distances.
v.) It also provides door-to-door service, thus the cost of loading and unloading is much lower.
vi.) Road transport is also used as a feeder to other modes of transport such as they provide a link between railway stations, air and sea ports.
33) Why is the issue of sustainability important for development ? Explain.
Ans: Importance of sustainable development:
i.) For preserving resources for the future generation.
ii.) Judicious use of resources as resources are limited
iii.) By using renewable resources.
iv.) To control over-usage of resources.
v.) Non-renewable resources will get exhausted.
vi.) Fixed stock of resources.
vii.) To central environment degradation.
34) Explain the role of Bretton Woods institutions in post-Second World War settlement.
Ans: Role of the Bretton Woods Institution :
i.) It inaugurated an era of unprecedented growth of trade and 99,100 incomes for the western industrial nation
ii.) World trade grew
iii.) Incomes of people in western countries grew.
iv.) The growth was stable without fluctuations.
v.) The unemployment rate reduced
vi.) There was world wide spread of technology and enterprise.
vii.) Developing countries were in a hurry to catch up with the advanced industrial countries.
viii.) Vast amounts of capital, industrial plant and equipment featuring modern technology were developed.
OR
Explain the ways through which British manufacturers attempted to take over the Indian market.
Ans: British manufacturers took over the Indian market:
i.) British manufactures pressurized the government to impose import duties on Indian cotton textiles.
ii.) Persuaded the East India Company to sell British manufactures in Indians market.
iii.) Through advertisements; to create interest in the product.
iv.) Through labels, when Manchester industrialists began selling cloth in India, they put labels on the cloth bundles.
v.) Images of Indian Gods and Goddesses
vi.) It was as if the association with gods gave divine approval to the goods being sold.
vii.) Calendars: manufactures printed calendars to popularize their products.
SECTION D
35) (a) Two places ‘A’ and ‘B’ are marked on the given political outline map of India (on page 19). Identify these places with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked near them :
(A) The place where the Indian National Congress session was held in 1927.
(B) The place where the Non-Cooperation Movement ended abruptly due to violence.
(b) Locate and label any four of the following with appropriate symbols on the same given political outline map of India :
(i) Haldia — Sea-port
(ii) Pune — Software Technology Park
(iii) Bhilai — Iron and Steel Plant
(iv) Kakrapara — Nuclear Power Plant
(v) Hirakud — Dam
(vi) Indira Gandhi Airport — International Airport
Ans:
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