DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL BULANDSHAHR

TEST SERIES (Session: 2024-2025)

Date of Exam: 11.11.24 Subject: Social Science (087) Set: B

Time Allowed: 03 Hrs Class: X Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions – Question paper comprises of three sections – A, B and C. All questions are
compulsory.
SECTION – A (History/ Political Science)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – 1x11= 11
1. Arrange the following events in the chronology of its occurrence -
i. Mahatma Gandhi started his famous salt march.
ii. Lahore session of Congress
iii. Simon Commission comes to India.
iv. Gandhi’s letter to Viceroy Irwin stating eleven demands.
a. i, iv, ii, iii b. iii, i, ii, iv
c. iv, ii, i, iii d. iii, ii, iv, i

2. Many expeditions set off in search of El Dorado, the fabled city of ______.
a. Silver b. Emerald c. Diamonds d. Gold

3. Look at the picture given below and recognise the artist:

a. Philip Veit b. Lorenz Clasen

c. Julius Hubner d. Anton Von Werner

4.The most powerful weapon of the Spanish conquerors was not a conventional military
weapon at all. It was the _________.
a. Machine gun b. Venom c. Germs d. Nuclear Energy.

5. Assertion (A) – Most democracies fall short of elections that provide a fair chance to
everyone.
Reason (R) –It may be reasonable to expect from democracy a government that is attentive to the
needs and demands of the people.
a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.

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c. A is true but R is false.
d. A is false but R is true.

6. Match the following political parties with their symbols.

Column I Column II
i. National People’s Party A. Elephant
ii. Bahujan Samaj Party B. Lotus
iii. Indian National Congress C. Book
iv. Bharatiya Janata Party D. Hand

a. i-D, ii-C, iii-B, iv-A b. i-C, ii-B, iii-D, iv-A

c. i-C, ii-A, iii-D, iv-B d. i-A, ii-C, iii-D, iv-B

7. Match Column I (forms of power sharing) with Column II (forms of government) and select the
Correct answer using the codes given below in the lists:
Column I Column II
A. Power shared among different organs of government I. Community government
B. Power shared among governments at different levels. II. Separation of powers
C. Power shared by different social groups. III. Coalition government
D. Power shared by two or more political parties. IV. Federal government

a. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV b. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

c. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III d. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
8. Which of the state were created on differences based on culture, ethnicity or geography-
a. Nagaland, Uttarakhand and Jharkhand.
b. Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh
c. Mizoram, Maharashtra and Jharkhand.
d. Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
9. Which one of the following is not a valid reason for power sharing?
a. For majoritarianism b. Being part and parcel of democracy
c. To reduce tensions d. For political stability
10. Consider the following two statements on power sharing and select the answer using the codes
given below:
1. Power sharing is good for democracy.
2. It helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.
Which of these statements are true and false?
a. 1 is true but 2 is false b. Both 1 and 2 are true
c. Both 1 and 2 are false d. 1 is false but 2 is true

11. Which of the problem in our society is because of Patriarchy?

a. Some people are discriminated as low.
b. Political parties mobilise people on caste and religious grounds.
c. A girl child is killed before she is born.
d. Women are seen in various places holding position of importance.

12. Read the source given below and answer the following questions- 4

Gutenberg adapted existing technology to design his innovation. The olive press provided the model
for the printing press, and moulds were used for casting the metal types for the letters of the alphabet.
By 1448, Gutenberg perfected the system. The first book he printed was the Bible. About 180 copies

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were printed and it took three years to produce them. By the standards of the time this was fast
production.
The new technology did not entirely displace the existing art of producing books by hand. In fact,
printed books at first closely resembled the written manuscripts in appearance and layout. The metal
letters imitated the ornamental handwritten styles. Borders were illuminated by hand with foliage and
other patterns, and illustrations were painted. In the books printed for the rich, space for decoration
was kept blank on the printed page. Each purchaser could choose the design and decide on the
painting school that would do the illustrations. In the hundred years between 1450 and 1550, printing
presses were set up in most countries of Europe. Printers from Germany travelled to other countries,
seeking work and helping start new presses. As the number of printing presses grew, book production
boomed. The second half of the fifteenth century saw 20 million copies of printed books flooding the
markets in Europe. The number went up in the sixteenth century to about 200 million copies. This
shift from hand printing to mechanical printing led to the print revolution.

12.1What is a manuscript? 1
12.2 Which was the first book printed in Guttenberg’s printing press? 1
12.3 How did the books printed in Guttenberg’s printing press looked like? 2
Very Short Answer Type Questions- 2×2=4
13. How had discovery of America transformed lives everywhere during 16th century?
14. Write features of Unitary form of government.
Short Answer Type Questions- 3×3=9
15. Name the groups whose participation was lukewarm in Civil disobedience movement? Why?
16. “The test of democracy never gets over.” Write three arguments for the justification of this
statement.
17. State how caste inequalities are still continuing in India.
Long Answer Type Questions - 5×2=10
18. How were 1830s years of great economic hardship in Europe?
19. Describe any five functions of political parties.
37. History Map Work – 1×2=2
On the outline map of India identify the two places marked as A and B on the basis of the clue
provided below:
A. The place where Jallianwala Bagh incident took place.
B. The place where the Non – Cooperation Programme was adopted.

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 SECTION – B (ECONOMICS)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – 1x6=6
1. Which of the following factors have played important role in globalisation of services-
a. Literacy Level b. Trade Barriers
c. Information and Communication Technology d. All of the Above
2. Assertion (A): Demand Deposits constitute money in the modern economy.
Reason (R): Demand Deposits can be used directly as a medium of exchange to perform transactions
without any use of cash.
Options:
a. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c. Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
d. Reason (R) is true but Assertion (A) is false
3. Which of the following statement is correct regarding sectors as per Working Conditions-
i. Self-employed people also have to register themselves with government and follow rules and
regulations.
ii. Organised Sector employs people on regular basis with work assurance following all formal
processes and procedures.
iii. Many organised sector enterprises employ people in an unorganised way for tax evasion and
other benefits.
iv. Organised Sector workers need both economic and social support.
a. i, ii, iii b. ii, iii, iv c. i, iii, iv d. i, iii, iv
4. Globalisation is the movement of which of the following between countries-
a. Goods and Services b. Investments c. Human Resources d. All of the Above
5. Which sector is not developing equally in importance as it employs high earning people on one side
and workers with minimum resources on the other side-
a. Agricultural Sector b. Manufacturing Sector
c. Service Sector d. None of the Above
6. Which report considers both social and economic aspects for comparing development among various
countries?
a. World Development Report b. Human Development Report
c. National Development Report d. Both a and b

7. Why Indian government had put barriers to foreign trade and investment after independence? Explain
in context of globalisation. 2

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8. “Different people have different and conflicting development goals.” Explain with an example.
2+1

9. Read the source given below and answer the following questions- 4

9.1 Industrial output increased more than nine times during the period but employment increased around
three times. What does this signify? 1
9.2 If we move certain people from Primary Sector to Secondary or Tertiary Sector, why agriculture
production will remain same? 1
9.3 Mention two reasons for Tertiary Sector gaining importance in GDP contribution. 2
10. Explain how small borrowers can help themselves by forming informal groups for availing
credit? 5

SECTION – C (Geography)
1. Which mineral resource are found in abundance in the sedimentary rocks on the western and
the eastern flanks of the peninsula? (1)
A. Metallic minerals C. Petroleum deposits
B. Non-metallic minerals D. Placer deposits

2. Assertion (A): The process of soil formation and erosion goes simultaneously and creates a
balance between the two.
Reason(R): The denudation of soil cover and subsequent washing down is soil erosion. (1)

Options:
A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion.
B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, but reason is not the correct explanation
of Assertion.
C. Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
D. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are false.

3. Which of the following are the reasons for conservation of water resource? (1)
I. To ensure food security.
II. For continuation of our livelihood and productive activities.
III. For ecological imbalances.
IV. To prevent degradation of our natural ecosystem.
Options:
A. I, II and III are correct C. I, III, and IV are correct
B. I, II and IV are correct D. II, III and IV are correct
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4. Write any two features of black soil in India. (2)
5. How are forests classified under different categories? Explain with examples. (3)
6. ‘Manufacturing Industries are considered as the backbone of the development’. Explain the
statement. (5)
7. Read the paragraph given below and answer the following questions.
Farming varies from subsistence to commercial type. At present, in different parts of India,
the following farming systems are practised. Let’s take an example of Primitive Subsistence
Farming. This type of farming is still practised in few pockets of India. Primitive subsistence
agriculture is practised on small patches of land with the help of primitive tools like hoe, dao
and digging sticks, and family/community labour. This type of farming depends upon
monsoon, natural fertility of the soil and suitability of other environmental conditions to the
crops grown. It is a ‘slash and burn’ agriculture. Farmers clear a patch of land and produce
cereals and other food crops to sustain their family. When the soil fertility decreases, the
farmers shift and clear a fresh patch of land for cultivation. This type of shifting allows
Nature to replenish the fertility of the soil through natural processes; land productivity in this
type of agriculture is low as the farmer does not use fertilisers or other modern inputs. This
farming is known by different names in different parts of the country. The ‘slash and burn’
agriculture is known as ‘Milpa’ in Mexico and Central America, ‘Conuco’ in Venzuela,
‘Roca’ in Brazil, ‘Masole’ in Central Africa, ‘Ladang’ in Indonesia, ‘Ray’ in Vietnam. In
India, this primitive form of cultivation is called ‘Bewar’ or ‘Dahiya’ in Madhya Pradesh,
‘Podu’ or ‘Penda’ in Andhra Pradesh, ‘Pama Dabi’ or ‘Koman’ or Bringa’ in Odisha,
‘Kumari’ in Western Ghats, ‘Valre’ or ‘Waltre’ in South-eastern Rajasthan, ‘Khil’ in the
Himalayan belt, ‘Kuruwa’ in Jharkhand, and ‘Jhumming’ in the North-eastern region.

7.1. In which state, Slash and burn agriculture is known by the name of Bringa? (1)
7.2. What is the major source of irrigation in this type of farming? (1)
7.3. Write any two features of shifting cultivation in India. (2)

8. MAP WORK
8.1. Identify the Dam marked as D on the political map of India. (1)
8.2. Locate and label Bhilai Iron and Steel Plant. (1)
8.3. Locate and label the deepest land-locked sea Port. (1)

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