Amity International School (Mayur Vihar)

Social Science (Code 087)

Class X Session 2022-23

Pre-Board Examination (Set-B)

Time: 3 Hours MAX.MARKS 80

General Instructions:

i. Question paper comprises five Sections – A, B, C, D and E. There are 37 questions

in the question paper. All questions are compulsory.
ii. Section A – From question 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each
iii. Section B – Question no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying
2 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 40 words
iv. Section C contains Q.25to Q.29 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks
each. Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words
v. Section D – Question no. 30 to 33 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks
each. Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words
vi. Section-E - Questions no from 34 to 36 are case based questions with three sub
questions and are of 4 marks each.
vii. Section F – Question no. 37 is map based, carrying 5 marks with two parts, 37a
from History (2 marks) and 37b from Geography (3 marks).
viii. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has
been provided in few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions have to
be attempted.
ix. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question,
wherever necessary.

SECTION-A 1X20=20
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. Which of the following aspect best signifies this image?
 (a) Advertisements at a railway station in England
(b) Passengers boarding the train
(c) Craze in using public transport
(d) Invention of railways
2. Biliotheque Bleue were printed in which country? 
(a) Mexico
(b) Belgium
(c) France
(d) China

3.The main theme of the book ‘Chhote aur Bade Ka Sawal’ written by Kashibaba, a
Kanpur mill worker, was:

(a) The life of the elite upper castes.

(b) The link between caste and class exploitation.
(c) Restrictions on the Vernacular Press.
(d) Injustices of the caste system.

4.  John Maynard Keynes-the famous economist thought that India _____ during the Great
Depression of 1929 promoted global economic recovery. 

(a) Gold exports

(b) Spices imports
(c) Opium exports
(d) Gold imports

5.  Consider the following statements regarding language policy of Indian Federation.

1. Hindi was identified as the official language.
2. Besides Hindi, there are 21 other languages recognised as scheduled languages.
3. English can be used along with Hindi for offical purpose.
Choose the right option from the following :
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 1 and 2
(c) only 1
(d) 1,2 and 3
6. Which of the following aspect best signifies this image?
(a) Perils of running a coalition Govt.

(b) A coalition govt have more work to do.

(c) The best way to run a democratic country like India is Coalition govt.

(d) Coalition govt increases the overall efficiency of the Govt and hence shall be welcomed.

7. Identify the kind of administrative system :

• It is prevailing only in 25 countries and consists of two-level Government.

• USA is known for the oldest country running this system successfully.

• One level of govt. under this system is for the entire country and another for states that runs day to
day administrative work.

• Both of this level of govt. enjoys their power independent of each other.

Select the appropriate option from the following.

(a) Unitary

(b) Federalism

(c) Both

(d) None of these

8.  Which of the following countries has One Party system?

(a) China
(b) Indo-China
(c) Japan
(d) Germany
9. Arrange the following in the correct sequence :
(i) Lack of internal democracy.
(ii) Meaningful choice to the voters.
(iii) Money and muscle power in politics.
(iv) Dynastic succession.
Options-
(a) (iv)-(iii)-(ii)-(i)
(b) (i)-(iv)-(iii)-(ii)
(c) (ii)-(i)-(iii)-(iv)
(d) (i)-(iv)-(ii)-(iii)

10. The below cartoon clearly state that

(a) It signifies one party system

(b) America controls all major institutions
(c) Multiple parties are helping each other
(d) Both (a) and (b)

11. Assertion and Reasoning Based Questions

Mark the option which is most suitable :

(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of
assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
Assertion : Multi-purpose projects help to control floods by regulating water flow.
Reason : Dams were constructed to conserve water.

12. By 2025, it is predicted that large parts of India will join countries or regions having absolute
water scarcity.

On which one of the following rivers Sardar Sarovar Dam is built?

(a) River Kaveri

 (b) River Krishna
(c) River Narmada
(d)  River Satluj'

13. What is the full form of NMCC ?

(a) The National Municipal Cleanliness Corporation

(b) The National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council

(c) The National Manufacturing Cotton Council

(d) The National Municipal Charity Council

14 Study the following bar chart

The largest producing sector in 1970-71 is

(a) Primary sector

(b) Tertiary sector

(c) Secondary sector

(d) Primary and Secondary both

15. Assertion and Reasoning Based Questions

Mark the option which is most suitable :

(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of
 assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.

Assertion : Mohan is a shopkeeper who pays his taxes on time. He has employed two
workers Rakesh and Raghu in his shop. He pays them well, however, none of the
workers get any paid leaves in the year.
Reason : Rakesh and Raghu are employed in unorganized sector.

16.  Which among the following statements is true regarding banks?

(a) Banks mediate between those who want to sell one commodity in exchange of other commodity.
(b) Banks use a major proportion of deposits to invest in mutual funds.
(c) Banks charge a lower interest rates on loan than the interest rate they offer on deposits.
(d) Banks use the deposits to fulfil loan requirements of the people. 

17. Who has the authority to issue the following currency note ? 

(a) Central Government

(b) Reserve Bank of India
(c) Union Bank of India
(d) State Bank of India 

18.  Identify the relation between a trader and a farmer:

(a) A trader provides farm inputs on the condition that the farmer will sell his crop produce to him at
higher prices so that he could sell it at medium prices in the market.
(b) A trader provides farm inputs on the condition that the farmer will sell his crop produce to him at
lower prices so that he could sell it at higher prices in the market.
(c) A trader provides farm inputs on the condition that the farmer will sell his crop produce to him at
medium prices so that he could sell it at higher prices in the market.
(d) A trader provides farm inputs on the condition that the farmer will sell his crop produce to him at
higher prices so that he could sell it at lower prices in the market. 

19. Which of the following is a ‘barrier’ on foreign trade?

(a) Tax on import

(b) Quality control
(c) Sales tax
(d) Tax on local trade

20. Multinational corporations have succeeded in entering global markets through

(a) WTO
(b) UNO
(c) UNESCO
(d) none of the above

SECTION-B
Very Short Answer Question (Q 21 to 24) ( 2x4=8)
21.  What was the impact of technology on food availability? Explain with the help of any two
examples. 

Or

"The multinational companies (MNCs) choose China as an alternative location for

investment?" Explain the statement. 

22. 'An area or region may have ample water resources but is still facing water scarcity'. Give
any three arguments to support the statement. 

Or

Describe the working of the Roof Top Rainwater Harvesting being practised in India.

23. The workers in the unorganised sector need protection on the following issues:
wages, safety and health. Explain with examples.

24. "Local governments have made a significant impact on Indian democracy. At the same
time there are many difficulties". Explain any two.

SECTION-C

Short Answer Based Question (Q 25 to 29) 3X5=15

25. What were the three local issues in which Gandhiji experimented his technique of
Satyagraha during the years 1917-18? How were these issues resolved?

Or

Why did the different social groups join the Civil Disobedience Movement? Explain any three.

26. Explain any three geographical conditions required for the growth of rice in India. How is
it possible to grow rice in areas of less rainfall? Explain with examples.
Or

What is the importance of pulses in our country? Why are pulses grown as a rotation crop?
(1+2)

27.Women still much behind men in India despite some improvements since .Analyze the
statement.

28.  What is meant by regional political party? State the conditions required to be recognised
as a ‘regional political party’.

29. ‘‘How can the Government of India play a major role to make globalisation more fair?
Explain with examples.

SECTION-D 5X4=20
Long Answer Based Question (Q 30 to 33)
30. Why have the historians described the 19th century indenture as a new system of
slavery? Explain five reasons.

Or

How far is it correct to say that the First World War was the first modern industrial war?
Explain. 

31 The government of India has introduced various institutional and technological reforms to
improve agriculture in the 1980's and 1990. Support this statement with examples.

Or

 Name the crop which is main source of Sugar and Gur? What are the Geographical
conditions required for its growth. Name the major areas of its production. 

32. What steps do you think are necessary for banks to extend credit facilities to the poor
sections of the society ?

Or

. What is the idea behind forming the Self Help Groups or the SHGs? Explain the functioning
of the Self Help Group or the SHGs?

33,  What are the various challenges faced by political parties? Explain any five .

Or

 What is meant by a political party? Describe the three components of a political party.(2+3)

SECTION-E 4X3=12
Case Based Question (Q 34 to 36)
34 Study the given sources and answer the questions that follow

New form of popular literature appeared in print ,targeting new audiences. Bookseller
employed peddler who roamed around villages ,carrying little books for sale. There were
almanacs or ritual calendars ,along with ballads and folktales .But other form of reading matters
,largely for entertainment ,began to reach ordinary readers as well .In England ,when we chat
books were carried by pretty pedlers known as Chapmen and sold for a penny ,so that even
the poor could buy them .In France,were the "Biliotheque blueue” ,which were low price small
books printed on poor quality paper ,and bond and she blue covers .Then there were romances
printed in 4 to 6 pages ,and the more substantial 'histories’ which were stories about the
past .Books were various sizes ,serving many different purposes and interests. The periodical
press development from the earlier 18th century ,combined information about the current
affairs with entertainment .Newspapers and journals carried information about wars and
trade ,as well as news of development in other places .similarly ,the idea of sizes the
philosophers now became accessible to common people .Ancient and mediaeval scientific texts
were compiled and published ,and maps and scientific diagrams were widely printed .When
scientist like Isaac Newton began to publish their new discoveries ,they could influence a much
wider circle of scientifically minded readers. The writings of thinkers such as Thomas
Paine ,Voltaire and Jean Jack Rousseau were also widely printed and read .Their idea about
science, reason and rationality found their way to popular literature.

(34.1)What type of books did the peddler carried for for sale? (1)

(34.2)What periodical press and when did they develop? (1)

(33.3) How did the idea of scientist and philosophers now became more accessible to common
people? (2)

34. Communal politics is based on the idea that religion is the principal basis of social
community. Communism involves thinking along with the following lines. The followers of the
particular religion must belong to one community. Their fundamental interest are the same.
Any difference that they may have is irrelevant or tribal of community life. It also follows that
people who follow different religions cannot belong to the family laws those laws that deal with
family related matters such as marriage, divorce , adoption inheritance , etc. In our country
different family law apply to followers of different religion,same social community. If the
follower of different religion have same, commonalities these are superficial and
immaterial .Their interest or bond to be different and involve a conflict. In its extreme form of
communalism led to the belief that people belonging to different religions cannot live as equal
citizens within one nation . Either one of them has to be dominate the rest or they have to
form different nations.

(34.1) Communal politics is based on what idea? (1)

(34.2) Can people who belong to different religions belong to same family laws? (1)

(34.3) What does the extreme form of communalism led to? (2)

35 The iron and steel industry is the basic industry since all the other industries - heavy, medium and
light, depend on it for their machinery. Steel is needed to manufacture a variety of engineering
goods, construction material, defence, medical, telephonic, scientific equipment and a variety of
consumer goods. Production and consumption of steel is often regarded as the index of a country's
development. Iron and steel is a heavy industry because all the raw materials as well as finished
goods are heavy and bulky entailing heavy transportation costs. Iron ore, coking coal and limestone
are required in the ratio of approximately 4 : 2 : 1. Some quantities of manganese are also required
to harden the steel. India ranks 3rd among the world crude s

9teel producers. It is the largest producer of sponge iron. In 2016 per capita consumption of steel in
the country was only around 63 kg per annum against the world average of 208 kg.
35(i) Iron and steel industry is the largest industry that comes in the category of _________ .

(1)

35(ii) Which one is a step involve in the processes of Manufacture of Steel? (1)

35(iii) Why is Iron and Steel Industries known as basic Industries? (2)

SECTION-F

(Map Skill Based Question ) (Q 37a and 37b) ( 2+3=5 )

37. (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.

(a) A place where cotton mill workers organised Satyagraha.

(b) An incident took place here due to which the Non-cooperation movement was called off

37(b) On the same outline map of India, locate and label any three of the following with suitable
Symbols:

(i) Tugabhandra (dam)

(ii) Noida( software Technology Park)
(iii) Ramagundam ( Thermal Plant)