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CLASS X (2020-21)
SOCIAL SCIENCE (CODE 087)
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Union list includes subjects of national importance Ans : (b) Salim’s balance decreases and Prem’s
like defence, foreign affairs, banking, communication balance increases.
and currency. 14. A situation in which more persons are employed on a
or job than are optimally required is:
Which tier of government has the power to run union (a) Structural unemployment
territories? (b) Disguised unemployment
Ans : (c) Cyclical unemployment
Union/Central government or the first tier of the (d) Seasonal unemployment
federal structure has the power to run union territories. Ans : (b) Disguised unemployment
12. Read the given data and find out which language has
15. HDI stands for ‘Human Development Index’ that
the highest proportion of speakers:
focuses on:
Language Proportion Language Proportion (a) life expectancy
of Speakers of Speakers (b) gross enrolment ratio for three levels of schooling
(%) (%) (c) national income
Assamese 1.28 Oriya 3.21 (d) All of the above
Bodo 0.13 Punjabi 2.83 Ans : (d) All of the above
Dogri 0.22 Tamil 5.91 16. In the question given below, there are two statements
Kannada 3.69 Telugu 7.19 marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the
statements and choose the correct code:
Malayalam 3.21 Urdu 5.01 Assertion : Different persons have different
(a) Urdu (b) Telugu developmental goals.
(c) Kannada (d) Tamil Reason : Our society consists of both rich and poor
people. Thus, development for rich persons may not
Ans : (b) Telugu be the development for the poor.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
13. Read the information given below and select the
explanation of A.
correct option:
A shoe manufacturer, M. Salim has to make a (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
payment to the leather supplier, Prem and writes a explanation of A.
cheque for a specific amount. This means that the (c) A is true but R is false.
shoe manufacturer instructs his bank to pay this (d) A is false but R is true.
amount to the leather supplier. The leather supplier
Ans : (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
takes this cheque, and deposits it in his own account
explanation of A.
in the bank. The money is transferred from one bank
account to another bank account in a couple of days.
The transaction is complete without any payment of
cash. SECTION-B
How are cheques beneficial against demand deposits? 17. Explain any three features of the ‘Nation State’ that
(a) DDs share the essential features of money. emerged in Europe in the 20th century.
(b) Cheques are linked to the working of modern Ans :
banking system.
The nation states of the 20th century wanted to give
(c) There is direct settlement of payments without
their nations an identity. They did this in the following
the use of cash.
manner:
(d) Cheques are the best means of payment against (i) Nations were personified, i.e., they represented
deposits. their country as a person with certain
Ans : (c) There is direct settlement of payments characteristics that identified their nations.
without the use of cash. (ii) Nations were portrayed as a female figure with
certain qualities but it did not represent any real
or or particular woman.
Identify what happens after the transaction between (iii) Artists personified France as ‘Marianne’ and
Salim and Prem: Germans personified their country as ‘Germania’.
(a) Salim’s balance in his bank account increases and
Prem’s balance increases.
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3. Effect It results in It promotes and clothing are obtained from land. Human activities
connecting the process have not only brought about degradation of land but
the markets of industriali- have also aggravated the pace of natural forces to
or integration sation. cause damage to land. Some human activities such as
of markets deforestation, overgrazing, mining and quarrying too
in different have contributed significantly in land degradation.
countries. Mining sites are abandoned, after excavation
work is complete, leaving deep scars and traces of over
burdening. In states like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh,
SECTION-C M.P. and Odisha, deforestation due to mining have
caused severe land degradation. In states like Gujarat,
23. Read the following extract and answer the questions Rajasthan, M.P. and Maharashtra, overgrazing is
that follows: one of the main reasons for land degradation. In the
Socially and politically, a landed aristocracy was the states like Punjab, Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh,
dominant class on the continent. The members of this over irrigation is responsible for land degradation due
class were united by a common way of life that cut to water logging leading to increase in salinity and
across regional divisions. They owned estates in the alkalinity in the soil.
countryside and also town-houses. They spoke French Answer the following MCQs by choosing the
for purposes of diplomacy and in high society. Their most appropriate option:
families were often connected by ties of marriage. 24.1 Most of the basic needs for food, shelter and
This powerful aristocracy was, however, numerically clothing are obtained from:
a small group. The majority of the population was (a) land (b) human activities
made up of the peasantry. To the west, the bulk of
(c) mining (d) land degradation
the land was farmed by tenants and small owners,
while in Eastern and Central Europe the pattern of Ans : (a) land
landholding was characterised by vast estates which 24.2 Deforestation due to mining have caused severe
were cultivated by serfs. land degradation in the state of:
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the (a) Jharkhand (b) U.P.
most appropriate option: (c) Punjab (d) Haryana
23.1 Which was the dominant class on the continent Ans : (a) Jharkhand
of Europe?
24.3 Over irrigation is responsible for land degradation
(a) Tenants (b) Small owners
due to the following reason:
(c) Landed aristocracy (d) High class society (a) deforestation and overgrazing.
Ans : (c) Landed aristocracy (b) increase in alkalinity of the soil.
23.2 What did the majority of population comprised (c) water logging leading to increase in salinity in
of ? soil.
(a) Tenants (b) Small owners (d) None of the above
(c) Peasantry (d) Land holders Ans : (c) water logging leading to increase in salinity
Ans : (c) Peasantry in soil
23.3 The given passage describes the social and 24.4 Human is considered as the main culprit for land
political life of this class: degradation because:
(a) peasants and small owners (a) of his excavation work at mining sites.
(b) aristocracy and middle class (b) of his significant contribution to deforestation.
(c) serfs and peasants (c) he has aggravated the pace of natural forces
(d) big land owners causing damage to Land.
Ans : (b) aristocracy and middle class (d) All of the above
23.4 Aristocratic class used to speak French for the Ans : (d) All of the above
purpose of: 25. Read the following passage and answer the question
(a) diplomacy and in high society that follows:
(b) farming on a big land Democracy is based on political equality and
(c) reducing regional divisions all individuals have equal right to choose their
(d) unity among the members representative. But along with this (political equality)
we can see growing economic inequality among the
Ans : (a) diplomacy and in high society
individuals. A small number of ultra-rich enjoy a
24. Read the extract and answer the questions that highly disproportionate share of wealth and incomes.
follows: Due to this reason, their share in total income
We have shared our land with the past generations of the country is increasing. On the other hand, the
and will have to do so with the future generations too. income of poor is declining.
Ninety five percent of our basic needs for food, shelter Sometimes they (poor) find it difficult to meet
their basic needs of life, such as food, clothing, house,
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education and health. Though poor constitute a large availing loan from the bank. Loan is sanctioned in the
proportion of voters, yet the democratic governments name of group and is meant to create self-employment
are not keen to take up the question of poverty. The opportunities.
situation is much worse in some other countries.
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the
Like Bangladesh where more than half of its
population lives in poverty, even people of poor
most appropriate option:
26.1 What is the most essential requirement for taking
countries are now dependent on the rich countries for
loan from informal services?
food supplies.
(a) Collateral security
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the (b) Bribe
most appropriate option: (c) Source from a top officer
25.1 Democracy is based on:
(d) None of the above
(a) political equality and that all individuals have
equal rights to choose their representatives. Ans : (a) Collateral security
(b) the wishes and desires of the people of a country. 26.2 SHG is a group of people usually belonging to:
(c) the principles of constitution. (a) the same caste
(d) the foundations of growth and development. (b) nearby villages
Ans : (a) political equality and that all individuals (c) one neighbourhood having some social and
have equal rights to choose their representatives. economic backgrounds
(d) different villages
25.2 Does democracy hold its purposes?
(a) Yes, it holds. Ans : (c) one neighbourhood having some social and
(b) Sometimes yes, and sometimes no. economic backgrounds.
(c) No, it does not. 26.3 What facilities do the members have who are in
(d) The purposes have hit the target. the same group?
(a) They are not given any facility.
Ans : (c) No. it does not.
(b) They can take small loans from the group itself to
25.3 What is the present scenario of the society? meet their needs.
(a) There is equilibrium between the poor and the (c) They are debarred from the group.
rich.
(d) No facility is given to them.
(b) A small number of ultra rich enjoy a highly
disproportionate share of wealth and incomes. Ans : (b) They can take small loans from the group
itself to meet their needs.
(c) The rich have become the leaders of the nation.
(d) The income of poor is also increasing. 26.4 What benefits are there for a SHG that is regular
in savings?
Ans : (b) A small number of ultra rich enjoy a highly (a) The disputes arise after sometimes.
disproportionate share of wealth and incomes.
(b) They are rewarded by the government.
25.4 Why are the democratic governments not keen to (c) They get jobs in government departments.
take up the questions of poverty?
(d) They are entitled to raise loan from bank in the
(a) The governments are under-pressure of big guns
name of SHG.
and let them do what they like.
(b) They are not interested in solving such petty Ans : (d) They are entitled to raise loan from bank in
matters. the name of SHG.
(c) This is not in their agenda.
(d) They are insecure and do not want to put hands
on aching nerves.
SECTION-D
Ans : (a) The governments are under-pressure of big 27. During the years following the Congress of
guns and let them do what they like. Vienna (1815), why did the liberal-nationalists go
underground? Why the secret societies were formed?
26. Read the following passage and answer the questions Describe their aims and activities with special
that follows: reference to the activities of Mazzini.
Getting a loan from bank is much more difficult Ans :
than taking loan from informal sources. Absence of
collateral security and documentation prevents the After the Congress of Vienna (1815). the liberal-
poors from getting bank loans. nationalists went underground due to fear of repression
Self Help Group is a group of people usually by the autocratic rulers.
belonging to one neighbourhood having same social The secret societies were formed in order to train
and economic backgrounds. They meet and save revolutionaries and spread their ideas i.e. to oppose
money regularly as per their ability. Members of the monarchical forms that had been established after
group can take small loans from the group itself to the Congress of Vienna and to fight for liberty and
meet their needs. The group charges interest less than freedom.
moneylenders on these loans. After one or two years, if With reference to the activities of Mazzini, the aims
the group is regular in savings, it becomes eligible for and activities of the secret societies were:
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(i) Mazzini was the Italian revolutionary. He was a (ii) Crop Insurance Scheme was launched by the
member of the secret society of the Carbonari. government to protect the farmers against losses
Later on, he founded two societies-Young Italy in caused by crop failure on account of natural
Marseilles and Young Europe in Berne. Aim of calamities like drought, flood, hailstorm, cyclone,
Mazzini was to have a unified republic in Italy as fire, etc.
the basis of liberty. He believed that the nations (iii) Collectivisation, consolidation of holdings,
were the natural units of mankind. abolition of the Zamindari system, etc., were given
(ii) Secret societies were formed in Germany, France, top priority to bring about institutional reforms
Switzerland and Poland. in the country after independence.
(iii) The conservatives were frightened as a result of or
the secret societies. Metternich described Mazzini
as the most dangerous enemy of his social order. Describe the geographical conditions required for the
growth of rice.
or
Ans :
‘The Civil Disobedience Movement was different
Geographical conditions for the growth of rice are:
from the Non-cooperation Movement. Support the
(a) It is a Kharif crop which requires high temperature
statement with examples.
and high humidity. This means monthly
Ans : temperature of above 25° C with minor variation
The Civil Disobedience Movement was different from in season, is suitable for the growth of the plant.
the Non-cooperation Movement. The main differences (b) Rice, a rain-fed crop requires 100 cm and above of
between these two movements were: annual rainfall. In areas of less rainfall, it grows
(i) The Non-cooperation Movement was launched in with the help of irrigation.
1921 but the Civil Disobedience Movement was (c) Rice can grow in a variety of soils including silts,
launched in 1930. loams and gravels, but it is grown best in alluvial
(ii) The Non-cooperation Movement started with soil with a sub-soil of impervious clay.
middle class participation whereas the Civil (d) Rice also requires a large number of cheap
Disobedience Movement was first supported by the and skilled labour for preparation of fields,
industrialists like GD Birla and Purshottamdas transplanting of rice plants and harvesting.
Thakurdas. (e) Rice is cultivated in almost of all the states of
(iii) Due to Khalifa issues, the Muslim community India, but most of its cultivation is concentrated
participated in Non-cooperation Movement in the river valleys, deltas of rivers and the coastal
on a large scale. But the growing proximity of plains.
the Congress party and Hindu Mahasabha 29. Give an account of ethnic composition of Sri Lanka.
prevented the Muslims to participate in the Civil
Ans :
Disobedience Movement.
(iv) The Non-cooperation Movement was withdrawn Sri Lanka comprises of various communities and diverse
by Gandhiji due to a violent incident at Chauri population which signifies its complex ethnicity. It’s
Chaura. But the Civil Disobedience Movement ethnic composition is as follows:
was withdrawn in 1931, when Gandhiji signed the (i) Sinhala-speaking community accounts for 74%
‘Gandhi-Irwin’ pact. of the total population who enjoy majoritarian
(v) In Non-cooperation Movement, women did not status in the country.
participate on a large scale. Whereas, large (ii) The another community is Tamil-speaking which
scale participation of women is one of the most has two sub-groups-the Sri Lankan Tamils and
significant features of the Civil Disobedience the Indian Tamils.
Movement. (iii) The Sri Lankan Tamils account for 13% of the
population. They are the natives of Sri Lanka.
28. Describe various technological and institutional
(iv) The Indian Tamils account for 5% of the
reforms which led to the Green Revolution in India.
population. They are of Indian origin.
Ans : (v) About 7% are Christians in both Tamil and
‘Green Revolution’ means revolution in the field Sinhalas and the rest 1% are Muslims.
of agricultural production by the use of various 30. Why has federalism succeeded in India? Which four
technological and institutional reforms. policies adopted by India have ensured this success?
The technological reforms which led to the Green
Ans :
Revolution in India are as follows:
(i) Several schemes for irrigation were undertaken Indian union is based on the principles of federalism.
and arid and semi-arid areas were brought under Federalism has succeeded in India due to the policies
cultivation. adopted by the Indian government.
(ii) The development of HYV seeds of wheat in The four policies adopted by India which have ensured
the early 60s and those of rice in 70s laid the this success are:
foundation of the Green Revolution in India. (i) Centre-State Relations: Federalism has been
The institutional reforms which led to the Green strengthened by restructuring of centre-state
Revolution are as follows: relations.
(i) Agriculture was given the top priority in the first (ii) Decentralisation: In India, power has been
Five Year Plan. decentralised to the local government which
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includes panchayats and municipalities. (a) The place where the Indian National Congress
(iii) Linguistic States: The policy of creating linguistic Session (1920) was held in September.
states has also strengthened federalism. This (b) The place where the Jallianwala Bagh incident
policy united the nation despite of the division. took place.
(iv) Language Policy: Indian federation did not give (2) On the same map of India, locate and label any
status of national language to any one language. three of the following:
This has strengthened federalism to a large extent. (a) Noida - A software technology park
31. What are better public facilities needed for the (b) Vijaynagar - An iron and steel plant
development of the country? Explain any four public (c) Kalpakkam - A nuclear power plant
facilities. (d) Karnataka - Major producer of coffee
(e) Indore - A cotton textile industry
Ans :
Public facilities are the facilities provided by the
government either free of cost or at a very low price for
the welfare of the people like schools, health centres,
public transport etc.
Four major public facilities are as follows:
(i) Basic Education: Government provides schools
and other educational facilities like chairs, books
etc. to be used by the public.
(ii) Basic Health Facilities: Government provides
hospitals and vaccine programmers to maintain
proper health of public.
(iii) Law and order Facility: It is the duty of the
government to ensure law and order and provide
security in order to maintain peace in the country.
(iv) Public Distribution System (PDS): Government
has opened PDS shops or ration shops to supply
basic food items like rice, wheat, pulses etc. at
very low price to the lower income groups or poor
peoples.
or
Elucidate the significance of secondary sector in
Indian economy. Ans :
Ans :
Secondary sector plays an important role in Indian
economy which can be understood through the
following points:
(i) Secondary sector involves the industrial
production. Industrial activities utilise the
materials produced in the primary sector.
(ii) In the process, it creates massive employment at
various stages. It also induces service sector like
transport, market etc. to flourish.
(iii) All the sectors of economy are interdependent.
Secondary sector has a great contribution for the
sustainance and growth of other sectors.
(iv) It absorbs excess labour from the primary sector
and reduces disguised unemployment.
(v) It also contributes significantly to the GDP of
India.
SECTION-E
MAP SKILL BASED QUESTION
32. (1) Two places (a) and (b) are marked on the given
political outline map of India. Identify them and
write their correct names on the lines drawn near
them.
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