CBSE Class 10

Social Science
Previous Year Question paper 2020
Series: JBB/1 Set- 3

Code no.32/1/3

● Please check that this paper contains 13 printed pages.

● Code number given on the right hand side of the question paper should be
written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.

● Please check that this question paper contains 35 questions.

● Please write down the Serial Number of the question in the answer-
book before attempting it.

● 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question
paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the
students will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on
the answer-book during this period.

SOCIAL SCIENCE

Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions :

i. This question paper comprises four sections A, B C and D. This question

paper carries 35 question paper. All questions are compulsory.

ii. Section A – Questions no. 1 to 20 are short answer type questions of 1 mark
each.

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 iii. Section B – Questions no. 21 to 28 are short answer type questions, carrying
3 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 80 words.

iv. Section C – Questions no. 29 to 34 are long answer type questions, carrying
5 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words.

v. Section D – Questions no. 35 is map based carrying 6 marks with two parts
35(a) from History (2 marks) and 35(b) from Geography (4 marks).

vi. Answer should be brief and to the point also the above word limit be
adhered to as far as possible.

vii. 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.

viii. Attach MAP along with your answer-book.

ix. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and
question, wherever necessary.

SECTION-A

1.Study the table and answer the question given below. 1 Mark

Some comparative data on Haryana, Kerala and Bihar

Net Attendance
Ratio (per 100
Infant Mortality
Literacy Rate % persons)
State Rate per 1000
2011 secondary stage
live births (2016)
(age 14 and 15
years) 2013-14
Haryana 33 82 61
Kerala 10 94 83

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 Bihar 38 62 43

Sources: Economic Survey, 2017-18 Vol. 2, Government of India; National

Sample Survey Organisation (Report No. 575)

1. In comparison to Kerala, which state has the highest infant mortality rate?
1 Mark

Ans: Highest infant mortality rate: Bihar

2. Why did Indians oppose the ‘Simon Commission’? 1 Mark

Ans: Indians opposed the Commission because it did not have a single Indian
member.

3. Why was the Vernacular Press Act passed in 1878? 1 Mark

Ans: The Vernacular Press Act gave the government broad powers to regulate
news and opinions in the Vernacular press.

Or

Why was ‘Gulamgiri’ Book written by Jyotiba Phule in 1871? 1 Mark

Ans: Jyotiba Phule's Gulamgiri.

It was composed in response to the injustices of the caste system.

4. Which of the following revolutions is called as the first expression of

‘Nationalism’?

A. French Revolution

B. Russian Revolution

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 C. Glorious Revolution

D. The Revolution of the liberals 1 Mark

Ans: (A)French Revolution is called as the first expression of ‘Nationalism’.

5. How is GDP calculated? 1 Mark

Ans: GDP: The value of final products and services produced in each sector during
a given year equals the sector's total output for that year. GDP can be determined
by adding up all of the money spent in a given period by consumers, corporations,
and the government.

Or

How is Public sector different from Private sector? 1 Mark

Ans: In the public sector, the government owns the majority of the assets and
provides all services, whereas in the private sector, private individuals or
corporations own the assets and offer all services.

6. Which one of the following was published by Raja Ram Mohan Roy?

A. Sombed Kavemode

B. Shamsul Alber

C. Punjab Kesri

D. Chandrika 1 Mark

Ans: (A) Sambad Kaumudi was published by Raja Ram Mohan Roy.

7. Who were called "Chapmen ''?

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 A. Book seller

B. Paper seller

C. Workers of printing press

D. Seller of ‘penny chapbooks’ 1 Mark

Ans: (D) Seller of ‘Penny Chapbooks’ were called “Chapmen”

8. Choose the incorrect option from column A and column B. 1 Mark

Column B Development
Column A Category of peron
goals/Aspirations

a. Landless rural labourers i. More days of work and better

wages
b. Prosperous farmers from ii. Availability of other sources of
Punjab irrigation
c. Farmers who depend only on iii. Assured a higher support
rain for growing crops prices for their crops
d. A rural women from a land iv. Regular job and high wages to
owning family increase her income

Ans: (D)A rural woman from a land owing family -Regular Job and high wage to
increase her income.

9.Suggest any one way to protect women from domestic oppression. 1 Mark

Ans: Way to protect women from domestic oppression is by enhancing their

political representation.

Or

Suggest any one way to create communal harmony among various

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communities of India. 1 Mark

Ans: Way to create communal harmony is by increasing people's sense of national

integration.

10. In which one of the following states is Kaiga Nuclear Energy Plant located?

A. Gujarat

B. Karnataka

C. Punjab

D. Kerala 1 Mark

Ans: (B) Kaiga Nuclear Energy Plant is located in Karnataka.

11. Modern democracies maintain a check and balance system. Identify the
correct option based on the horizontal power sharing arrangement

A. Central government, state government, local bodies.

B. Legislature, executive, judiciary.

C. Among different social groups.

D. Among different pressure groups. 1 Mark

Ans: (B) Legislative, executive, judiciary is based on the horizontal power sharing
arrangement.

12. Fill in the blank: 1 Mark

_________ Industry is the basic industry since all the other industries heavy,
medium and light, depend on it for machinery.

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Ans: Iron and steel

13. Define the term ‘Veto’ 1 Mark

Ans: It has the power to reject any bill.

Or

Define the term ‘Carding.’ 1 Mark

Ans: It is the preparation of fibres such as cotton or wool prior to spinning.

14. Fill in the blank:

Buddhist missionaries from China introduced hand-printing technology into

_____ around A.D. 768-770 1 Mark

Ans: Japan

OR

By 1448, Gutenberg perfected the system of printing. The first book he printed
was the _____. 1 Mark

Ans: Bible

15. State any one step taken in Belgium to rule out the problem of regional
differences and cultural diversities. 1 Mark

Ans: The constitution requires that the number of Dutch and French-speaking
ministers in the Central Government be equal.

16. Which one of the following is a major caste group of Sri Lanka.

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 A. Christian and Tamil

B. Buddhist and Hindu

C. Sinhali and Tamil

D. Sinhali and Christian 1 Mark

Ans: (C ) Sinhali and Tamil are a major caste group of Sri Lanka.

17. Fill in the blank:

______ industry is used for manufacturing aircraft, utensils and wires.

1 Mark

Ans: Aluminum Smelting

18. Choose the correct option from column A and B. 1 Mark

A B
a. Chandrapur thermal power i. Odisha
plant
b. Mayurbhanj iron ore mines ii. Amarkantak
c. Kalol oil fields iii. Gujarat
d. Bauxite mines iv. Jharkhand

Ans: (C)Kalol Oil Fields – Gujarat

19. Suggest any one way to create employment in urban areas. 1 Mark

Ans: Developing Infrastructure facilities is a way to create employment in urban

areas.

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20. Which is the oldest artificial sea port of India? 1 Mark

Ans: Chennai is the oldest artificial sea port of India.

Or

Which is the deepest, landlocked and well protected sea port of India? 1 Mark

Ans: Visakhapatnam is the deepest, landlocked and well protected sea port of India.

SECTION - B

21. Describe any three features of ‘federal government.’ 3 Marks

Ans: Features of federal government are as follows:

i. Different levels of government control the same people, yet each has its own
jurisdiction in areas of law, taxes, and administration.

ii. The constitution specifies the jurisdictions of the various levels or divisions
of government.

iii. Courts have the authority to interpret the constitution as well as the authorities
of various levels of government.

Or

Describe any three features of ‘unitary government’. 3 Marks

Ans: Features of ‘unitary government’:

i. Concentration of governance authority in the hands of the central

government: In a unitary government, the constitution assigns all governance
powers to the central government. As a result, authority in this form of
administration is concentrated in the hands of the central government.

ii. Multiple constitutions: In a unitary administration, the country's constitution

can take any form - written, unwritten, flexible, or strict.

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iii. The basis of powers of units (constituents) is central will: Because state
units serve as representations of the central government in unitary
administration, the constitution does not serve as the foundation for the
powers or autonomy granted to them; rather, it is at the discretion of the
central government.

22. “Tertiary sector activities help in the development of the primary and
secondary sectors.” Evaluate the statement. 3 Marks

Ans: Tertiary sector activities contribute in the development of the primary and
secondary sectors for the following reasons:

i. Tertiary sector activities do not create any goods in and of themselves, but
they are an aid or support to the primary and secondary sectors' production
processes. Transport, commerce, storage, and other services, for example,
benefit primary sector sectors such as agriculture.

ii. Hospitals or educational institutions, post as well as telegraph services or

police stations, and courts are all examples of public institutions are all
examples of public institutions,defence, transportation, banking, and other
vital services are included in the tertiary sector. All of this is necessary as a
fundamental service that benefits both the main and secondary industries.

iii. Certain new services are being developed such as those based on information
as well as on communication technology, are growing in popularity, and have
become increasingly important and indispensable over the last decade or so.

Or

‘Primary sector’ was the most important sector of economic activity at initial
stages of development.” Evaluate the statement. 3 Marks

Ans: The primary sector was the most significant sector of economic activity in the
early stages of development because:

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 i. The history of developed nations shows that the primary sector was the most
important sector of economic activity in the early stages of development. As
agricultural technologies evolved and the agriculture industry began to thrive,
it began to produce far more food than it had previously.

ii. The primary sector remains the largest economic sector and plays an
important part in the country's overall socioeconomic growth.

iii. The success of the secondary sector is dependent on the success of the primary
sector. This sector usually uses the primary sector's production as raw material
to create final items. A thriving primary sector aids in the establishment of a
robust secondary and tertiary sector.

23. Mention any three features of ‘secularism’ described in the Indian

Constitution. 3 Marks

Ans: Secularism is a conviction that individuals of all religions will be treated

equally and their dignity will never be violated, regardless of their religious
background.

The following are some of the three elements of secularism listed in the Indian
constitution:

i. To be considered secular, a country should not have any official religion. In

India, there is no official religion.

ii. In India, all residents are free to follow their faith. Everyone in India has the
right to practise whichever religion they want.

iii. No Indian citizen shall be ridiculed or discriminated against for practising

their own religious traditions, beliefs, customs, and so on.

Or

Mention the problem of ‘Casteism’ in Indian politics. 3 Marks

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Ans: Casteism is one of the rural social problems that are unique to Indian society.
Indian culture is a religiously diverse society. Each religion is further subdivided
into castes, and these castes are further subdivided into sub-castes. Each caste's
culture differs, despite the fact that they all follow the same religion. Certain castes
are granted a high rank, while others are assigned a low status, based on their caste
occupation.

Caste disputes are almost certain to emerge in such a society. These disputes stem
from casteism, which refers to hate of one caste by another, or attempts by members
of one caste to obtain personal benefits at the expense of the interests of other caste
members.In a word, casteism is one-sided allegiance to a specific caste.

24. “Efficient means of transport are prerequisites for fast development of the
country.” Support the statement with examples. 3 Marks

Ans: The statement can be explained with following examples:

i. The movement of products and services from their supply locations to their
demand locations demands the use of transportation.

ii. The rate of development of a country is determined by the production of goods

and services as well as their movement across space

iii. Transportation contributes to the growth of all three sectors- primary,

secondary, and tertiary. As a result, effective modes of transportation and
communication are required for rapid development.

25. Describe the importance of judicious use of resources. 3 Marks

Ans: Importance of judicious use of resources are as follows:

i. Since resources are not distributed in a country, resource planning becomes

more important.

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 ii. The wise utilisation of natural resources ensures the resources' long-term
viability.

iii. The careful and organised use of natural resources is important because
injudicious use of natural resources may deplete them.

Or

Describe the different steps of ‘resource planning.’ 3 Marks

Ans: Resource Planning refers to the ability or practise of using resources in a

traditional or reasonable manner.

Resource planning is a complex procedure that includes the following steps:

i. Classification and recording of resources across the country. This includes the
process of conducting surveys, mapping resources, qualitative evaluation, and
resource calculation.

ii. Creating a plan structure that is equipped with necessary technology,

experience, and institutional infrastructure for carrying out resource
advancement initiatives.

iii. Aligning resource development plans with administrative advancement

designs.

26. Explain any three effects of population growth in England in the late
eighteenth century. 3 Marks

Ans: Effects of population growth in England in the late eighteenth century are as
follows:

i. Corn restrictions were repealed as a result of pressure from businessmen.

Food is currently imported into the United Kingdom.

ii. As cities grew in size, so did the need for food grains.

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iii. In response to demand from landed organisations, the government banned
corn imports by passing Corn restrictions.

Or

Why did the export of Indian textile decline at the beginning of the nineteenth
century? Explain any three reasons. 3 Marks

Ans: The export of Indian textile decline at the beginning of the nineteenth century
because of the following reasons:

i. When Britain placed import taxes on cotton textiles, the export market shrank.

ii. British exports to India grew. Manchester products swamped Indian

marketplaces.

iii. Machine-made items were less expensive, and weavers couldn't compete with
them.

27. Suggest any three ways to improve public facilities in India. 3 Marks

Ans: Three ways to improve public facilities in India are as follows:

i. The government should provide basic facilities to all people, such as

transportation.

ii. The government should provide assistance to other sectors of public facilities
so that they can improve their technology; and the government should provide
assistance to other sectors of public facilities so that they can improve their
technology.

iii. People can also help to improve public services by raising awareness about
the difficulties in these sectors and pressuring the government to improve
them.

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28. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follows:

Source: The Movement in the Towers

The movement started with middle-class participation in the cities. Thousands

of students left government-controlled schools and colleges, headmasters and
teachers resigned, and lawyers gave up their legal practices. The council
elections were boycotted in most provinces except Madras, where the Justice
Party, the party of the non-Brahmins, felt that entering the council was one way
of gaining some power-something that usually only Brahmans had access to.
The effects of non-cooperation on the economic front were more dramatic.
Foreign goods were boycotted, liquor shops picketed, and foreign cloth burnt
in huge bonfires. The import of foreign cloth halved between 1921 and 1922, its
value dropping from Rs. 102 crore to Rs. 57 crore. In many places merchants
and traders refused to trade in foreign goods or finance foreign trade. As the
boycott movement spread, and people began discarding imported clothes and
wearing only Indian ones, production of Indian textile mills and handlooms
went up.

28.1 Explain the role of ‘Justice Party’ in boycotting of council elections.

1 Mark

Ans: The Justice Group, a non-Brahman party, believed that entering the council
was one way to obtain power — power that was previously solely available to
Brahmans.

28.2 How was the effects of ‘non-cooperation on the economic front’ dramatic?
1 Mark

Ans: Foreign goods were boycotted, liquor stores were picketed, and foreign
clothing was burned in massive bonfires.

28.3 Explain the effect of the ‘Boycott’ movement on ‘foreign textile trade’.
1 Mark

Ans: The effect of the ‘Boycott’ movement on ‘foreign textile trade’ was merchants
and dealers refused to buy or sell foreign products or fund international commerce.

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 SECTION-C

29. “Bank plays an important role in the economic development of the country.”
Support the statement with examples. 5 Marks

Ans: In various ways, the bank plays a significant role in the country's economic
growth:

i. The bank offers loans in rural areas for agricultural production, resulting in
the development of numerous regions.

ii. The bank makes a loan to fund the creation of fixed assets that will result in
job creation.

iii. It serves as a conduit for savings and investors.

iv. Banks take deposits and pay interest on them, allowing funds to be mobilised.

v. The majority of these deposits are used by the bank to provide loans for
different profitable events.

Or

“Credit sometimes pushes the borrower into a situation from which recovery is
very painful.” Support the statement with examples. 5 Marks

Ans: A bank is typically referred to as a formal provider of credit, and in some cases,
the borrower may be unable to repay the loan. This puts them in a debt trap position.

i. In rural regions, if crops fail due to natural reasons, farmers would find it
difficult to repay loans.

ii. In the event of a company collapse, the businessman will have a difficult time
repaying the credit.

iii. The rate of interest in the informal sector is quite high. If a prior loan is not
returned owing to crop failure, the interest rate increases.

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iv. In the event of high-risk activities, failure without assistance might put the
borrower in a difficult situation.

v. In many situations, people are forced to sell their property and fixed assets in
order to repay a loan.

30. Describe any five features of primitive subsistence farming. 5 Marks

Ans: The following are the characteristics of primitive subsistence farming:

i. It is performed on tiny patches of land using basic equipment such as hoes,

daos, and digging rods with the assistance of family members.

ii. It is dependent on monsoons, natural soil fertility, and environmental

appropriateness.

iii. It's also known as slash and burn agriculture.

iv. Farmers clean a plot of ground and plant crops to feed their families.

v. As soil fertility declines, farmers relocate to other areas, remove forest by

burning, and resow crops.

31. Describe the role of the opposition party in democracy. 5 Marks

Ans: The role of opposition party in democracy are as follows:

i. The opposition parties are keeping a close eye on the ruling party in order to
keep it from becoming dictatorial and to limit its powers.

ii. The opposition party's primary responsibility is to call the government's

policies into question.

iii. Opposition parties outside the legislature seek the attention of the press and
publish criticism of government policies in newspapers.

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iv. The opposition parties can also audit the government's spending.

v. During the question period, the opposition parties attack the administration in
general.

32. “Democracies lead to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens.”

Support the statement with examples. 5 Marks

Ans: In most nations, democracy creates a government that is responsible to citizens

and responsive to citizens' demands and expectations. As a result, it fosters citizen
equality.

People want to be controlled by representatives they elect, as in a democratic

government, i.e. their own government. It persuades them that it is appropriate for
their nation since it is the legitimate government.

No civilization can ever totally and permanently overcome the antagonism between
various factions. However, we may learn to appreciate these differences and develop
strategies to deal with them. Democracy is ideally suited since it provides a method
for conducting competitions. Belgium is a successful example of resolving ethnic
conflicts.

33. Read the sources given below and answer the questions that follow:

Source A - Production across countries

Until the middle of the twentieth century, production was largely organised
within countries. What crossed the boundaries of these countries were raw
material, food stuff and finished products. Colonies such as India exported raw
materials and food stuff and imported finished goods. Trade was the main
channel connecting distant countries. This was before large companies called
multinational corporations (MNCs) emerged on the scene.

Source B - Foreign trade and integration of markets

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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 - Impact of globalisation in India

Globalisation and greater competition among producers - both local and

foreign producers - has been of advantage t0 consumers, particularly the well-
off sections in the urban areas. There is greater choice before these consumers
who now enjoy improved quality and lower prices for several products, As a
result, these people today, enjoy much higher standards of living than was
possible earlier.

Source A - Production across countries

33.1 How are MNCs a major force in connecting the countries of the world ?
1 Mark

Ans: MNCs may create and use links between national economies.

Source B - Foreign trade and integration of markets

33.2 How does foreign trade become a main channel in connecting countries ?
2 Marks

Ans: Foreign trade become a main channel in connecting countries are as follows:

i. Foreign trade allows producers to expand their reach beyond domestic

markets.

ii. Producers can sell their products not only in domestic markets, but also in
marketplaces in other nations across the world.

Source C - Impact of globalisation in India

33.3 How is globalisation beneficial for consumers? 2 Marks

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Ans: Globalisation is beneficial for consumers for the following reasons:

i. Price reductions on a variety of goods.

ii. People are living at a better level of life than was previously feasible.

34. How did ideas of national unity in early nineteenth century Europe allied to
the ideology of liberalism? Explain. 5 Marks

Ans: Ideas of national unity in Europe were linked to liberalism's ideology:

i. Liberals stressed the notion of consent-based government.

ii. The formation of a single economic region was advocated by liberals.

iii. Liberals backed the middle-class desire for market freedom and the removal
of state-imposed limitations on the flow of commodities and money.

iv. The establishment of a railway network boosted mobility while also tying
commercial interests to national unification.

v. A surge of economic nationalism bolstered the broader nationalist sentiments

that were brewing at the time.

Or

How did Greek war of independence mobilise nationalist feelings among the
educated elite across Europe? Explain. 5 Marks

Ans: The Greek War of Independence instilled nationalist sentiments among

Europe's educated elite in the following ways:

i. Greece had been a member of the Ottoman Empire since the fourteenth
century.

ii. The rise of revolutionary nationalism in Europe inspired the Greeks to launch
an independence campaign in 1821.

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iii. The reaction to the fight energised Europe's educated elite class, filling them
with nationalistic feelings.

iv. Greece received assistance from other Greeks living in other countries. Poets
and painters hailed Greece as the source of European culture and rallied public
opinion in support of its fight against a Muslim dominion.

v. Lord Byron, an English poet, raised funds and fought in the war.

vi. Finally, in 1832, Greece was recognised as an independent nation by the

Treaty of Constantinople.

SECTION-D

35.

a. Two features ‘A’ and ‘B’ are marked on the given political outline map
of India. Identify these features with the help of the following information
and write their correct names on the lines marked near them. 2 Marks

A. The place where the Indian National Congress Session was held.

B. The place where the movement of Indigo planters started.

b. Locate and label any four of the following with appropriate symbols on
the same given political outline map of India. 4 Marks

i. Sardar Sarovar Dam

ii. Bhilai Iron and Steel Plant

iii. Pune Software Technology Park

iv. Kochi Major Sea Port

v. Indore Cotton Textile Industry

vi. Narora Nuclear Power Plant

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Ans:

Note: The following questions are for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of
Q. No. 35. Attempt any six questions.

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35.1 Name the State where the session of Indian National Congress was held in
1920. 1 Mark

Ans: The session of Indian National Congress was held in September 1920 in West
Bengal.

35.2 Name the State where the movement of Indigo planters was started.
1 Mark

Ans: The movement of Indigo planters was started in Bihar.

35.3 Name the State where the Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred. 1 Mark

Ans: Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred in Punjab.

35.4 Name the State where Sardar Dam is located. 1 Mark

Ans: Sardar Dam is located in Gujarat.

35.5 Name the State where Bhilai Iron and Steel plant is located. 1 Mark

Ans: Bhilai Iron and Steel plant is located in Chattisgarh.

35.6 Name the State where Pune Software Technology Park is located. 1 Mark

Ans: Pune Software Technology Park is located in Maharashtra.

35.7 Name the State where Kochi ‘Sea Port’ is located. 1 Mark

Ans: Kochi ‘Sea Port’ is located in Kerala.

35.8 Name the State where Indore cotton textile industry is located. 1 Mark

Ans: Indore cotton textile industry is located in Madhya Pradesh,

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