CBSE Additional Practice Paper 2024 Class 10 Social Science: Download PDF
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Section – A
(1) How was the Rowlatt Act of 1919 perceived in terms of fundamental rights and civil liberties by Indians?
(a) It was viewed as a regressive legislation in favour of the majority Indians.
(b) It was considered as severely curtailing the right to personal liberty.
(c) It was seen as a necessary measure to prevent communal tensions.
(d) It was regarded as a safeguard for protecting British soldiers.
Ans: (b) It was considered as severely curtailing the right to personal liberty.
(2) Ankur, a resident from Rajasthan, decided to install a submersible water pump in his house, capable of extracting groundwater from depths of 250-300 m. This practice of installing similar pumps is becoming increasingly popular across the state.
Which of the following will this growing practice MOST LIKELY lead to in the near future?
(a) decline in the groundwater quality
(b) reduced monsoon water resources
(c) increased number of waterborne diseases
(d) water scarcity resulting from excessive utilization
Ans: (d) water scarcity resulting from excessive utilization
(3) Observe the map given below showing the distribution of thermal and nuclear power plants across India.
Air Quality Index (AQI) is used to measure real-time air pollution levels. A high AQI represents poor air quality. Accordingly, which of the following regions marked on the map is LIKELY to experience comparatively better AQI?
(a) P
(b) Q
(c) R
(d) S
Ans: R
(4) Rina, a 28-year-old woman from a marginalized community, is uneducated but adept at making traditional handicrafts. Her family toils hard to afford two square meals everyday.
Accordingly, which development objective would be the MOST crucial for improving Rina’s and her kin’s well-being?
(a) increasing access to clean energy in Rina’s community
(b) reducing the impact of climate change on Rina’s community
(c) creating more training opportunities for Rina and other artisans
(d) ensuring that Rina has the same rights and opportunities as men in her community
Ans: (c) creating more training opportunities for Rina and other artisans
(5) ‘India’s green energy goals have a serious problem – the Great Indian Bustard’ A Wildlife Institute of India (WII) survey covering 80 km of power lines across the Thar desert found 4 bustard (critically endangered species) deaths during a single year due to high-transmission wires, including some connected to wind turbines. Source: The Print
Should the installation of such power lines be reconsidered in areas where such species are found?
(a) Yes, alternative methods of power generation should be explored to minimise this risk.
(b) Yes, the goal of protecting biodiversity is the only goal which should be prioritised.
(c) No, the benefits of power lines outweigh the negative impact on the species.
(d) No, the species is not yet extinct and currently no action needs to be taken.
Ans: (a) Yes, alternative methods of power generation should be explored to minimise this risk.
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