PREVIOUS YEARS' EXAMINATION QUESTIONS

CLASS- X CHAPTER-1 SOCIAL SCIENCE

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1 Mark Questions
1. Which one of the following is not true about the female allegory of France? (TERM 2, 2011]
1. She was named Marianne. 3. She took part in the French revolution.
2. She was a symbol of national unity 4. Her characteristics were drawn from those of Liberty and the Republic.
2. Which one of the following states was ruled by an Italian princely house before unification of Italy? (TERM 2, 2011]
a) Kingdom of Two Sicilies b) Lombardy c) Venetia d) Sardinia-Piedmont
3. Who, among the following formed a secret society, called "Young Italy?
a) Otto Van Bismark b) Giuseppe Mazzini c) Mettemich d) Johann Gottfried Herder (TERM 2, 2011)
4. Which one of the following types of government was functioning in France before the revolution of 1789?
(a) Dictatorship b) Military c) Body of French Citizen d) Monarchy (TERM 2, 2012)
5. Where did the big European Powers meet in 1885 for dividing Africa? (TERM 2, 2013]
6. Identify the French artist from the following who prepared a series of four prints visualizing his dream of a world:
1. Kitagawa Utamaro 2.Richard M. Hoe 3.Voltaire 4. Frederic Sorreeu (TERM 2, 2013)
7. What Ina the main aim of the grom revolutionaries? (TERM 2, 2015
8. Who was proclaimed the King of Unite Haye (TERM 2, 2015)
9. Interpret the comminution of French in the economic development of Mekong delta region (DELHI 2015)
10. Interpret the concept of liberalisation in tha feld of economic sphere during the nineteen century in Europe. (DELHI 2018)
11. Name the Civil Code of 1804 which established equality before law and secured the right to property in France.(DELHI 2020)
12. Which among the following best signifies the idea of liberal nationalism of nineteenth century Europe?
a) Emphasis on social justice b) State planned socio-economic system
b) Freedom for individual and equality before law d) Supremacy of State oriented nationalism (DELHI 2020)
13.“When France sneezes, the rest of Europe catches cold". Who among the following said this popular line? (Delhi 2020)
a) Guiseppe Mazzini b) Metternich c) Otto Von Bismarck d) Guiseppe Garibaldi
14. Industrialisation began in which one of the following European countries in the second half of the eighteenth century?
a) Germany b) France c) Italy d) England (TERM 1, 2022)
15. Which type of governments were mainly driven in Europe after the defeat of Napoleon in 18150
a) Conservative b) Liberal c) Federal d) Feudal (TERM 1, 2022)
16. Which one of the following group of counties collectively defeated Napoleon in 1815? (TERM 1, 2022]
1. Britain, Russia, Prussia and Austria
2. Britain, Russian, Prussia and Australia
3. Britain, Russia, Netherlands and Germany
4. Britain, Luxembourg, Germany and Italy
17. In which one of the following countries did the first, liberalist-nationalist upheaval take place in July 1830? (TERM 1, 2022]
a) France b) Germany c) England d) Italy
18. Who among the following remarked "When France sneezes, the rest of Europe catches cold"? [TERM 1, 2022)
a) Lord Byron b) Metternich c) Johann Herder d) Napoleon
19. Who among the following was the architect for the unification of Germany? [TERM 1, 2022]
a) Otto Von Bismarck b) William I c) Frederick III d) William II [TERM 1, 2022]
20. Who among the following had sought to put together a coherent programme for a unitary Italian Republic during 1830s?
a) Victor Emmanuel I b) Victor Emmanuel II c) Giuseppe Maxxini d) Count Cavour (TERM 1, 2022]
21. Who among the following was proclaimed King of united Italy in 1861?
a) Charles I b) Victor Emmanuel II c) Giuseppe Garibaldi d) Nero (TERM 1, 2022]
22. Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statement and choose the most appropriate option.
Assertion (A) : After Russian occupation in Poland, the Russian language was imposed on its people.
Reason (R) : The use of Polish soon came to be symbol of struggle against Russian dominance. (a)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
1. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
2. Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
3. Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true. (TERM 1, 2022]
23. Read the facts regarding the Revolution of the Liberals in Europe during 1848 and choose the correct option: (TERM 1, 2022]
a) Abdication of the monarch c) Universal male suffrage had been proclaimed
b) Political Rights to woman were given d) Freedom of the press had been asked for
1. Only 1 and 2 are correct 3) Only 1, 2 and 3 are correct
2. Only 1 and 4 are correct 4) Only 1, 2 and 4 are correct
24. Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statement and choose the most appropriate option.
Assertion (A) : Weavers in Silesia had led a revolt against contractors in 1845.
Reason (R) : Contractors had drastically reduced their payments.
(a)Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c)Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true. [TERM 1, 2022)
25. On which of the following modern aspects did the new Germany place a strong emphasis? (TERM 1, 2022)
a) Currency b) Banking c) Lagal system d) Demography
1. Only 1 and 2 are correct 3. Only 2 and 3 are correct
2. Only 3 and 4 are correct 4. Only 1, 2 and 3 are correct
26. Which one of the following Italian states was ruled by and Italian princely house? (TERM 1, 2022)
a) Papal State b) Lombardy c) Venetia d) Sardinia-Piedmont
27. Identify the characteristics of Cavour among the following and choose the correct option: (TERM 1, 2022]
1. He was an Italian statesman. 2. He spoke French much better than Italian.
3. He was a tactful diplomat. 4. He belonged to a Royal Family.
a) Only 1 and 2 are correct. C) Only 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
b) Only 2, 3 and 4 are correct. D) Only 1, 2 and 4 are correct.
28. Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statement and choose the most appropriate option.
Assertion (A) : In Britain, the formation of the nation-state was not the result of a sudden upheaval.
Reason (R) : Ethnic groups of Britain extended its influence.
(a)Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c)Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d)Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true. [TERM 1, 2022]
29. Match the following and choose the correct option. (DELHI 2023)
(Leader) (Role)
(A) Victor Emmanuel II I. Chief Minister of Italy
(B)Guiseppe Mazzini II. Young Italy Movement
(C)Guiseppe Garibaldi III. Conquered the Kingdom of Scillies.
(D) Count Cavour IV. Proclaimed as king of Unified Italy
(A) (B) (C) (D)
(a) I IV III II
(b) II I IV III
(c) IV II III I
(d) I IV II III
2 Marks Questions
30. He propagation British mation, formed through the propagation of a dominant English Culture? Explain.(DELHI 2023)
3 Marks Questions
31. Explain any three ways in which nationalist feelings were kept alive in Poland in the 18th and 19th centuries. (TERM 2, 2011)
32. Describe the process of unification of Germany. (TERM 2, 2012)
33. Explain the process of unification of Italy. (TERM 2, 2012]
34. "The decade of 1830 had brought great economic hardship in Europe." Support the statement with argument. (TERM 2, 2016]
35. Describe any three economic hardships faced by Europe in the 1830s. (TERM 2, 2017)
36. How had Napoleonic code exported to the regions under French control? Explain with examples. (DELHI 2019)
37. Explain with examples three barriers that are responsible to economic growth in Vietnam. [DELHI 2019)
4 Marks Questions
38. Read the following case carefully and answer the questions that follows : [TERM 2, 20221]
Modern nationalism in Europe came to be associated with the formation of nation-states.
It also meant a change in people's understanding of who they were, and what defined their identity and sense of belonging. New
symbols and icons, new songs and idea forged new links and redefined the boundaries of communities.
In most countries the making of this new national identity was a long process. How did this consciousness emerge in India?
In India and as in many other colonies, the growth of modern nationalism is intimately connected to the anti-colonial movement.
People began discovering their unity in the process of their struggle with colonialism. The sense of being oppressed under
colonialism provided a shared bond that tied many different groups together. But each class and group felt the effects of
colonialism differently, their experiences were varied, and their notions of freedom were not always the same. The Congress
under Mahatma Gandhi tried to forge these groups together within one movement. But the unity did not emerge without conflict.
1. What was people's understanding of nation?
2. How was the growth of modern nationalism intimately connected to the anti-colonial movement ?
3. How did people in India develop a sense of collective belonging ?
5 Marks Questions
39. Explain any four ideas of Liberal Nationalists in the economic sphere. (TERM 2, 2011]
40. Napoleon had, no doubt, destroyed democracy in France, but in the administrative field he had incorporated revolutionary
principles in order to make the whole system more rational and efficient." Support the statement. [TERM 2, 2012]
41. How did culture play an important role in creating the idea of the 'nation' in Europe? Explain with examples. [TERM 2, 2013]
42. How had revolutionaries spread their ideas in many European States after 1815? Explain with examples. [TERM 2, 2014]
43. Describe any five steps taken by the French Revolutionaries to create a sense of collective identity among the French people.
[TERM 2, 2015]
44. Napoleon had destroyed democracy in France but in the administrative field he had incorporated revolutionary principals in
order to make the whole system more rational and efficient. Analyse the statement with arguments. (TERM 2, 2016]
45. "The first clear expression of nationalism came with the 'French Revolution' in 1789." Examine the statement. (TERM2, 2017)
46. Describe the explosive conditions that prevailed in Balkans after 1871 in Europe. (DELHI 2018]