CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2020 — Set 1

Questions in this 2020 Social Science paper (Set 1)

All 35 questions from this set, exactly as asked. Try each one, then open the question-paper PDF above for the complete paper.

1. 1.
   Which of the following revolutions is called the first expression of 'Nationalism'?

   • (a) French Revolution
   • (b) Russian Revolution
   • (c) Glorious Revolution
   • (d) The Revolution of the liberals
2. 2.
   Why was the Inland Emigration Act of 1859 troublesome for plantation workers?
3. 3.
   Why was the Vernacular Press Act passed in 1878?
4. 4.
   Define the term 'Veto.'
5. 5.
   Fill in the blank: Buddhist missionaries from China introduced hand-printing technology into ______ around A.D. 768-770.
6. 6.
   Why was reading of manuscript not easy in India? Choose the appropriate reason from the following options:

   • (a) Manuscripts were highly cheap.
   • (b) Manuscripts were widely spread out.
   • (c) Manuscripts were written in English and Hindi.
   • (d) Manuscripts were fragile.
7. 7.
   Who were called 'Chapmen'?

   • (a) Book seller
   • (b) Paper seller
   • (c) Workers of printing press
   • (d) Seller of 'penny chap books'
8. 8.
   Fill in the blanks: | Types of Resources | Examples | |---|---| | A-? | Biotic and Abiotic | | B-? | Renewable and non-renewable | Identify the types of resources A and B based on the examples given.
9. 9.
   Which is the oldest artificial sea port of India?
10. 10.
    In which of the following States is Kalpakkam Nuclear Power Plant located?

    • (a) Gujarat
    • (b) Odisha
    • (c) Kerala
    • (d) Tamil Nadu
11. 11.
    Choose the correct option from columns A and B. | A | B | |---|---| |

    • (a) Chandrapur thermal power plant |
    • (i) Odisha | |
    • (b) Mayurbhanj iron ore mines |
    • (ii) Amarkantak | |
    • (c) Kalol oil fields |
    • (iii) Gujarat | |
    • (d) Bauxite mines |
    • (iv) Jharkhand |
    • (a) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)
    • (b) (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
    • (c) (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv)
    • (d) (a)-(ii)…
12. 12.
    Fill in the blank: ________ industry is used for manufacturing aircraft, utensils and wires.
13. 13.
    Which one of the following is a major caste group of Sri Lanka?

    • (a) Christian and Tamil
    • (b) Buddhist and Hindu
    • (c) Sinhali and Tamil
    • (d) Sinhali and Christian
14. 14.
    State any one step taken in Belgium to rule out the problem of regional differences and cultural diversities.
15. 15.
    Modern democracies maintain 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.
16. 16.
    Suggest any one way to protect women from domestic oppression.
17. 17.
    Choose the incorrect option from Column A and Column B. | Column A - Category of person | Column B - Developmental goals/Aspirations | |---|---| |

    • (a) Landless rural labourers |
    • (i) More days of work and better wages | |
    • (b) Prosperous farmers from Punjab |
    • (ii) Availability of other sources of irrigation | |
    • (c) Farmers who depend only on rain for growing crops |
    • (iii) Assured a higher support…
18. 18.
    Study the table and answer the question given below. In comparison to Kerala which state has the highest infant mortality rate?
19. 19.
    Suggest any one way to create employment in semi-rural areas.
20. 20.
    How is GDP calculated?
21. 21.
    Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow: 21.1 Explain the role of 'Justice Party' in boycotting of council elections. 21.2 How was the effect of 'non-cooperation on the economic front' dramatic? 21.3 Explain the effect of 'Boycott' movement on 'foreign textile trade.'
22. 22.
    Explain any three effects of population growth in England in the late eighteenth century.
23. 23.
    Describe the importance of judicious use of resources.
24. 24.
    'Efficient means of transport are pre-requisites for fast development of the country.' Support the statement with examples.
25. 25.
    Describe any three features of 'federal government.'
26. 26.
    Mention any three features of 'secularism' described in the Indian Constitution.
27. 27.
    Suggest any three ways to maintain Body Mass Index (BMI).
28. 28.
    'Tertiary sector activities help in the development of the primary and secondary sectors.' Evaluate the statement.
29. 29.
    How did ideas of national unity in early nineteenth century Europe allied to the ideology of liberalism? Explain.
30. 30.
    Why is agriculture called the backbone of Indian economy? Explain.
31. 31.
    Describe any five functions of political party.
32. 32.
    'Democratic system is better than any other form of governments.' Support the statement with examples.
33. 33.
    'Bank plays an important role in the economic development of the country.' Support the statement with examples.
34. 34.
    Read the sources given below and answer the questions that follow: 34.1 How are MNCs a major force in connecting the countries of the world? 34.2 How does foreign trade become a main channel in connecting countries? 34.3 How is globalisation beneficial for consumers?
35. 35 (a).
    (Map-based) 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. (A) The place where the Indian National Congress Session was held. (B) The place where the movement of Indigo planters was started.
36. 35 (b).
    (Map-based) Locate and label any four of the following with appropriate symbols on the same given political outline map of India.

    • (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) Naraura - Nuclear Power Plant

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How to use these papers

1. 1Start chapter-wise early in the year — solve only the Social Science questions from a chapter you have just finished.
2. 2Switch to full timed papers 2–3 months before the exam: one complete set in the real time limit, no notes.
3. 3Self-mark against the marking scheme, then fix every mistake with our free NCERT solutions.
4. 4Re-attempt your weakest chapters until the recurring question types feel routine.

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