CBSE Class 10 Social Science Previous Question Paper 2022 Solution
SOCIAL SCIENCE
SECTION—A
(Very Short Answer Questions )
1.) Why did Indian merchants and industrialists support the Civil Disobedience Movement? Explain
Ans: (i) They wanted protection against imports of foreign goods.
(ii) They wanted protection against rupee-sterling foreign exchange ratio to discourage imports.
(iii)They formed FICCI to organize their business interests.
(iv)They criticised colonial control over the Indian economy
(v) They saw Swaraj to end colonial restrictions on business.
2.) Examine the significance of pipeline transportation in the country.
Ans: (i) Initial cost of laying pipelines is high but subsequent running costs are minimal.
(ii) It rules out trans-shipment losses.
(iii) It also rules out delays.
(iv) These are used for transporting crude oil, petroleum products and natural gas.
(v) Solids can also be transported through a pipeline when converted into slurry.
3.) Why has India adopted multi-party system? Explain.
Ans: (i) India is a large country.
(ii) It has geographical diversity.
(iii) It has social diversity.
(iv) Due to historical reasons.
4.) How is Demand Deposits an essential features of money?
Ans: (i) The deposits in the bank accounts can be withdrawn on demand.
(ii) Demand deposits make it possible to directly settle payments without the use of cash.
(iii) They constitute money in the modern economy.
5.) Study the given flow chart and answer the questions that follow.
5.1) Which is the basic material required for garment manufacturing?
Ans: Raw Fibre.
5.2) Give one example of value addition in the textile industry.
Ans: Spinning/ Weaving/ Dyeing/ Stitching and Finishing.
SECTION—B
(Short Answer-Type Questions)
6.) (a) Differentiate between formal and informal sources of credit.
Ans: (i) Banks and cooperatives are formal sources of credit while the informal include moneylenders, traders, employers, relatives, friends etc.
(ii) The Reserve Bank of India supervises the functioning of formal sources of loan whereas no organisation supervises informal sector.
(iii) Formal sources charge nominal rate of interest while Informal lenders charge a much higher interest on loans.
(iv) Mostly urban households are availing credit from formal lenders whereas the rural households avail credit from informal lenders.
(v) Collateral is an essential condition to get loans in the formal sector while it is not essential in the informal sector.
b) How does bank work as a key component of the financial system?
Ans: (i) People hold money as deposits with banks which pay an interest rate on them.
(ii) The major portions of the deposits in banks are used to extend loans.
(iii) Banks mediate between those who have surplus funds called depositors and those who are in need of these funds called borrowers.
(iv) Banks charge interest rate on loans than what they offer on deposits.
(v) Banks facilitate different sectors of economy.
7) It was essential to preserve folk tradition in order to discover one’s national identity and restore a sense of pride in one’s past.” Support the statement in reference to India.
Ans: (i) Idea of Nationalism was based on the revival of Indian folk lore.
(ii) Folk tales, folk songs and legends were sung by bards.
(iii) Rabindernath Tagore collected ballads, rhymes and myths.
(iv) In Madras, Natesa Shastri published massive four volume collection of Tamil folk tales (The Folklore of Southern India).
(v) Folklore was considered as manifestation of people’s real thought and characteristics.
(vi) Many Indian tried to instil a sense of pride in the Indian folk history.
8) Explain the role of the Election Commission in the’ registration and recognition’ of political parties in India.
Ans: (i) Every party in the country has to register with the Election commission.
(ii) The commission treats all parties equally.
(iii) Parties are given a unique symbol—only the official candidates of that party can use that election symbol.
(iv) Parties ‘recognised’ by the Election Commission are called as recognised political parties.
(v) The Election Commission recognized political parties in proportion of votes and seats
(vi) To be recognized as a State party, it should get at least six per cent of total votes in an election to the Legislative Assembly and wins at least two seats.
(vii) To be recognized as a National party, it should get at least six per cent of total votes in Lok Sabha elctions or Assembly elections in four states and wins at least four seats in Lok Sabha.
SECTION—C
(LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS)
9.) (a) “Democracy is a better form of government than any other alternative”. Analyse the statement. Ans:
(i) Promotes equality among citizens (ii) Enhances the dignity of the individual (iii) Improves the quality of decision-making (iv) Provides a method to resolve conflicts (vi) Allows room to correct mistakes (vii) Accountable, transparent and legitimate governance.
Or
(b) Analyse the reasons for the overwhelming support for the idea of democracy all over the world.
Ans: (i) Democratic government is peoples’ own government.
(ii) Countries want to elect their representative by themselves.
(iii) Democracy provides dignity and freedom to its citizens.
(iv) Democracy accommodates social diversity.
(v) Democracy is based on the idea of discussion and negotiation.
(vi) Decision-making is based on norms and procedures and its transparency.
10.) (a) Examine the factors which facilitate globalization in India.
Ans: (i) Rapid improvement in technology.
(ii) Improvement in Transport.
(iii) Development of Information and Communication.
(iv) Movement of goods and services between countries.
(v) Foreign investment.
(vi) Working with WTO
(vii) Liberalized policies of the government.
OR
(b) Assess, how globalization has touched the lives of larger society.
Ans: (i) Local and foreign producers have been of advantage to consumers.
(ii) Globalization resulted in greater competition among producers.
(iii) There is a greater choice before the consumers.
(iv) Larger sections of people enjoy improved quality of life.
(v) Due to globalisation people get lower prices for several products.
(vi) New technology oriented products like cellphone, automobiles, electronics, softdrinks etc are in the market.
(vii) New job opportunities are there for people.
SECTION—D
(SOURCE BASED)
11.) Read the case given below carefully and answer the question that follow :
The Independence Day Pledge, 26 January 1930
‘‘We believe that it is the inalienable right of the Indian people, as of any other people, to have freedom and to enjoy the fruits of their toil and have the necessities of life, so that they may have full opportunities of growth. We believe also that if any government deprives a people of these rights and oppresses them, the people have a further right to alter it or to abolish it. The British Government in India has not only deprived the Indian people of their freedom but has based itself on the exploitation of the masses, and has ruined India economically, politically, culturally and spiritually. We believe, therefore, that India must sever the British connection and attain Purna Swaraj or Complete Independence.’’
11.1) Why was freedom considered inalienable right of Indian people?
Ans: (i) Freedom was considered as an inalienable right as it provides full opportunities of growth.
11.2) Why was Purna Swaraj considered essential by People of India?
Ans: (i) The colonial power had ruined India economically, politically, culturally and spiritually.
(ii) Indians wanted sovereignty and self-govt. or complete independence.
11.3) Explain the significance of Lahore Session of Congress (1929)
Ans: (i) The Congress approved a motion for Complete Independence.
(ii) Congress decided to observe 26th January, 1930 as the total Independence or Purna Swaraj Day.
(iii)Hoisting of flag.
12.) Read the case given below carefully and answer the questions that follow :
Lifelines of National Economy
For a long time, trade and transport were restricted to a limited space. With the development in science and technology, the area of influence of trade and transport expanded far and wide. Today, the world has been converted into a large village with the help of efficient and fast-moving transport. Transport has been able to achieve this with the help of equally developed communication system. Therefore, transport, communication and trade are complementary to each other.
Today, India is well-linked with the rest of the world despite its vast size, diversity and linguistic and socio-cultural plurality. Railways, airways, water- ways, newspapers, radio, television, cinema and internet, etc., have been contributing to its socio-economic progress in many ways. The trades from local to international levels have added to the vitality of its economy. It has enriched our life and added substantially to growing amenities and facilities for the comforts of life.
12.1) How has science an important factor in the development of transport?
Ans: (i) The trade and transport expanded far and wide.
(ii) Efficient and fast moving transport.
12.2) How has transport integrated socio-cultural plurality?
Ans: (i) India is well linked with rest of world. (ii) Helps in the development of assimilation of cultures.
12.3) Analyse the significance of communication for a nation.
Ans: (i) It is a source of information.
(ii) It enables communication, trade and other forms of exchange.
(iii) It plays an important role in economic growth.
(iv) It offers social, economic, political and cultural advantages.
(v) It makes the world closer to each other
SECTION—E
( Map Skill-Based Question )
13.) (i) On the given political outline map of India (on page 11), identify the place marked as A with the help of the following information and write its correct name on the line marked near it.
A.) The place where Non-Cooperation Movement was called off due to violence.
(ii) On the same given map of India, locate and label the following :
(a) (I) Narora Nuclear Power Plant
OR
(II) Bengaluru Software Technology Park
(b) Indira Gandhi International Airport