ARISTO PUBLIC SCHOOL

APS Avenue, Gadilam By-Pass Road, Thirupadiripuliyur, Cuddalore

Senior Secondary School, Affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi
PERIODIC ASSESSMENT-I
SOCIAL SCIENCE (Subject Code: 087)
GRADE: X Date: 25/04/2024
Time Allowed: 2 Hrs Maximum Marks: 50

General instructions:
I. Question paper comprises six sections – A, B, C, D and E
II. Section A- From 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each
III. Section B- Questions No 21 to 23 very short answer type questions carrying 2 marks each.
Answer to each questions should not exceed 40 words
IV. Section C – contains question 24 and 25 are short answer type questions carrying 3 marks
each, answer to each questions should not exceed 60 words
V. Section D – Question No 26 and 27 are long answer type questions carrying 5 marks each
answer to each questions should not exceed 120 words
VI. Section E – Question No 28 and 29 are case based questions with three sub questions and are
of 4 marks each
Q.NO. SECTION- A M
1. The work of the Grimm brothers influenced and inspired people to collect tales. They believed in a spirit 1
of .............................. and considered it essential for the reflection of national identity.
(a) Culturalism (b) Conservatism (c) Extremism (d) Liberalism
2. Which one of the following options signifies this cartoon? 1
( a) Problem of power distribution
( b) Problems of running the Germany’s grand coalition
( c) Power to be shared equally among two parties
( d) All of the above

3. How were the Germans able to connect with their culture? With reference to the above context, infer the 1
appropriate option.
(a) Through the feeling of formal way of communication
(b) Through the feeling of oneness as European community
(c) Through the feeling of collective belonging among nationals
(d) Through the feeling of coherence in reference to mannerism
4. Horizontal form of power sharing ensures that: 1
(a) Powers are unequally divided
(b) Adequate representation is given to women in the decision making forums of the country.
(c) State government helps in decision making as per the wish of the centre.
(d) Each organ gets a similar amount of powers but none gets unlimited powers.
5. Which of the following aspect best signifies this image of a street address in 1
Belgium?
A. The Constitution prescribes that number of Dutch and French speaking
ministers shall be equal in the central government
B. The state governments are not subordinate to the central government.
C. The Belgian model is very complicated even for people living in Belgium
D. Brussels has a separate government in which both the communities have equal
representation.
6. Arrange the following events related to the Formation of Britain as a nation, in chronological order.
(i) The Act of Union between England and Scotland
(ii) The English parliament, which had seized power from the monarchy
(iii) Ireland was forcibly incorporated into the United Kingdom
(iv) Catholic revolts against British dominance
A. iii - i – ii – iv B. i – ii – iii – iv C. iv – i – ii – iii D. ii – i – iv – iii

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7. Choose the correct option:- 1
Column-A Column-B
(a) Ethnic (i) Violent conflict between opposing groups.
(b) Horizontal distribution of power (ii) Rule of the majority community by disregarding needs
of the minority.
(c) Civil War (iii) Social division based on shared culture; need not have
some religion or nationality.
(d) Majoritarianism (iv) Power shared among different organs of governments.
i. (a)–(ii); (b)–(iv); (c)–(i); (d)–(iii) ii.(a)–(iv); (b)–(iii); (c)–(i); (d)–(ii)
iii. (a)–(iii); (b)–(i); (c)–(iv); (d)–(ii) iv. (a)–(iii); (b)–(iv); (c)–(i); (d)–(ii)

8. “In the initial stages, the French armies were welcomed as harbingers of liberty. But the initial enthusiasm 1
soon turned to hostility”. Identify the reason from the following.
A. Increased taxation, censorship, forced conscription into the French armies
B. Introduced uniform laws, standardized weights and measures
C. Secured equality before the law and the right to property
D. Simplified administrative divisions, abolished the feudal system
9. Match the Column I with column II and select the correct answer. 1

A) i - (a) ii - (b) iii - (c) iv - (d) B) i - (b) ii - (c) iii - (d) iv - (a)
C) i - (b) ii - (a) iii - (d) iv - (c) D) i - (d) ii - (a) iii – (b) iv - (c)
10. Which of the following aspect best signifies this image? 1
A. A map explaining the sea routes used in 18th century by Europeans
B. A map celebrating the British Empire.
C. A map showcasing the importance of British Empire.
D. A map expressing the British ambitions of contouring the world.

11. Consider the following statements on power sharing and select the answer using the codes given below: 1
(I) It is good for democracy.
(II) It creates harmony in different groups
(III) It brings transparency in the governance.
(IV) It brings socio-political competition among parties.
Options :
(a) (I), (II) & (III) (b) (II), (III) & (IV) (c) (I), (III) & (IV) (d) (I), (II) & (IV)
12. When did Giuseppe Mazzini seek to put together a coherent programme for a unitary Italian Republic ? 1
A. During the 1860s, Giuseppe Mazzini had sought to put together a coherent programme for a unitary
Italian Republic
B. During the 1730s, Giuseppe Mazzini had sought to put together a coherent programme for a unitary
Italian Republic
C. During the 1930s, Giuseppe Mazzini had sought to put together a coherent programme for a unitary
Italian Republic
D. During the 1830s, Giuseppe Mazzini had sought to put together a coherent programme for a unitary
Italian Republic.
13. Consider these statements about the Image given below 1
1) Title of this caricature is “The Club of Thinkers”.
2) The plaque on the left bears the inscription: ‘The most important
question of today’s meeting: How long will thinking be allowed to us?”
3) This was a caricature of meeting called by liberals.
4) This caricature was created in 1820.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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 A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. 1 , 2 And 4
14. Two statements are given in the question below as assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the statements and 1
choose the appropriate option.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
Assertion (A): Regimes of 1815 did not tolerate criticism and dissent.
Reason (R): Conservative regimes were autocratic.

15. Assertion(A): The Belgian leaders recognized the existence of regional differences and and cultural 1
diversities.
Reason(R): Between 1970 and 1993 they amended their constitution four times so as to work out an
arrangement that would enable everyone to live together within the same country.
16. Assertion(A): Culture played an important role in creating the idea of the nation 1
Reason (R) : Weavers in Silesia had led a revolt against contractors who supplied raw materials and gave
them orders for finished textiles but drastically reduced their payments.
17. Assertion(A): Horizontal distribution of power allows different organs of the government placed at same 1
level to exercise different powers.
Reason(R): The separation ensures that different organs can exercise unlimited power.
18. Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the codes below in the lists: 1

A. 1. c) , 2.a) , 3. d) ,4.b)
B. 1. c) , 2.d) , 3. a) ,4. b)
C. 1. c) , 2.a) , 3. b) ,4. d)
D. 1. a) , 2.c) , 3. d) ,4. b)
19. What is the relationships between democracy and concentration of 1
power?
(a) In democracy, two leaders are required to run government.
(b) In democracy, power resides in the hands the leaders.
(c) In democracy, tight concentration of power is required.
(d) None of the above

20. Match list I with list II and select the correct answer 1
using the codes below in the lists:

A. 1.b) , 2.c) , 3. d) ,4. a)

B .1.c) , 2.b) , 3. d) ,4. a)
C .1.c) , 2.a) , 3. b) ,4. d)
D .1.a) , 2.c) , 3. d) ,4. b)

SECTION – B
21. How did the Greek War of Independence mobilize nationalist feelings among the educated elite across 2
Europe? Explain.

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22. What was the status of France as a state before 1789? Which two political and constitutional changes came 2
in the wake of the French Revolution?

23. The tension between the two communities was more acute in Brussels. Why? 2
Or
The Ethnic composition of Belgium was complex. Substantiate the statement with facts.

SECTION – C
24. Why is it said that the 1830s were the years of great hardships in Europe? Explain.
Or 5
Describe the impact of Napoleonic reforms on the rest of Europe.
25. While prudential reasons stress that power sharing will bring out better outcomes, moral reasons 5
emphasize the very act of power sharing as valuable. Rationalize the statement with valid reasons.
Or
In a democracy political power should be distributed among as many citizens as possible. Validate the
statement with valid reasons.
SECTION – E
26. How did nationalism align with imperialism to become the cause of the First World war? Explain.
Or
How did Romanticism pave the way for Nationalism in Europe? Explain.
27. The Belgian leaders took a different path. Elaborate the elements of the Belgian model in detail. 3
Or
The democratically elected government adopted a series of majoritarian measures to establish
Sinhala supremacy. Explain majoritarianism in Sri Lanka.

SECTION – D
28. Read the source given below and answer the questions by choosing the most appropriate option: 4
Like Germany, Italy too had a long history of political fragmentation. Italians were scattered over several
dynastic states as well as the multinational Habsburg Empire. During the middle of the nineteenth century,
Italy was divided into seven states, of which only one, Sardinia-Piedmont, was ruled by an Italian princely
house. The north was under Austrian Habsburgs, the centre was ruled by the Pope and the southern regions
were under the domination of the Bourbon kings of Spain. Even the Italian language had not acquired one
Common form and still had many regional and local variations.Giuseppe Mazzini had also formed a secret
society called Young Italy for the dissemination of his goals. The failure of revolutionary uprisings both in
1831 and 1848 meant that the mantle now fell on Sardinia-Piedmont under its ruler King Victor Emmanuel
II to unify the Italian states through war. In the eyes of the ruling elites of this region, a unified Italy offered
them the possibility of economic development and political dominance.
I. The secret society like Young Italy was founded. Why? 1
II. Why did Victor Emmanuel II have to assume the responsibility of unifying Italy? 1
III. Describe the similarity between the nation building process of Italy and Germany 2
29. In Belgium, the leaders have realised that the unity of the country is possible only by respecting 4
the feelings and interests of different communities and regions. Such a realisation resulted in
mutually acceptable arrangements for sharing power. Sri Lanka shows us a contrasting example. It
shows us that if a majority community wants to force its dominance over others and refuses to
share power, it can undermine the unity of the country.
In Belgium, the Dutch community could take advantage of its numeric majority and force its will
on the French and German-speaking population. This would push the conflict among
communities further. This could lead to a very messy partition of the country; both the sides
would claim control over Brussels. In Sri Lanka, the Sinhala community enjoyed an even bigger
majority and could impose its will on the entire country.
I. The government of Belgium resolved the problem of ethnic diversity. How? 2
II. The principle of power sharing should be followed by the countries. Justify the statement. 2