CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2020 — Set 2

Questions in this 2020 Social Science paper (Set 2)

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 one of the following was NOT the result of the Treaty of Vienna 1815?

   • (a) The Kingdom of the Netherlands was set up in the North.
   • (b) Austria was given control of Northern Italy.
   • (c) Prussia was given important new territories on its western frontiers.
   • (d) Russia was given German confederation of 39 states.
2. 2.
   Why did Gandhiji support the 'Khilafat' issue? Write main reason.
3. 3.
   Which country printed the Buddhist Diamond Sutra in 868 A.D.?
4. 4.
   Define the term 'Tariff'. OR What is a 'Fly Shuttle'?
5. 5.
   Fill in the blanks: The printing press first came to Goa with _______ missionaries. OR Catholic priests printed the first _______ book at Cochin.
6. 6.
   Why were the 'Bibliotheque Bleue' popular in France? Choose the correct option from the following:

   • (a) They were cheap and small books.
   • (b) They were promoted by the State.
   • (c) They were voluminous and colourful.
   • (d) They were printed on good quality of paper.
7. 7.
   'Print culture created the conditions within which French Revolution occurred.' Which one of the following option support this statement?

   • (a) Print popularized the ideas of the enlightened thinkers.
   • (b) Provided a critical commentary on modernity and despotism.
   • (c) Print created a new culture of dialogue and debate of clergies.
   • (d) Print culture spread the views of Nobility only.
8. 8.
   Fill in the blanks of the following table with suitable information. Type of Resources (On the basis of Ownership): Resource | Examples / Type A: _______ | Grazing grounds, ponds B: _______ | Cultivated land of farmer.
9. 9.
   Name the first major sea port developed soon after Independence on the Western Coast. OR Name the inland riverine major sea port of India.
10. 10.
    In which of the following states Kaiga Nuclear Power plant is located?

    • (a) Karnataka
    • (b) Kerala
    • (c) Tamil Nadu
    • (d) Telangana
11. 11.
    Select correct option from Column A and Column B. Column A | Column B

    • (a) Mayurbhanj Iron Ore Mines |
    • (i) Gujarat
    • (b) Chandrapura Thermal Power Plant |
    • (ii) Jharkhand
    • (c) Bauxite Mines |
    • (iii) Odisha
    • (d) Kalol Oil Fields |
    • (iv) Amarkantak
    • (a) (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
    • (b) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)
    • (c) (a)-(i), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii)
    • (d) (a)-(iv), (b)-(i)…
12. 12.
    Fill in the blank: _______ is well known for effective use of wind energy in Rajasthan.
13. 13.
    Which two languages among the following are prominently spoken by Belgian Nationals?

    • (a) French and English
    • (b) Dutch and French
    • (c) Russian and Dutch
    • (d) Russian and French
14. 14.
    Explain the main reason for the alienation of Tamils in Sri Lanka.
15. 15.
    Identify the correct option of power sharing on the basis of different levels of government.

    • (a) Among different pressure groups.
    • (b) Among different social groups.
    • (c) Legislature, Executive and Judiciary.
    • (d) Union Government, State Government and Local bodies.
16. 16.
    Suggest any one way to pay equal wages to women in all areas of work as equal to men. OR Suggest any one way to change 'family laws' of all religions.
17. 17.
    Match Column A with Column B and choose the correct option given below: Column A | Column B

    • (a) Progressive farmers from Punjab. |
    • (i) More days of work and better wages.
    • (b) Landless rural labourers. |
    • (ii) Availability of additional sources of irrigation facilities.
    • (c) Farmers who depend only on rain for growing crops. |
    • (iii) Higher support prices for their crops for farmers.
    • (d) A girl from…
18. 18.
    Study the table and answer the question that follows: State | Infant Mortality Rate per 1,000 live births (2016) | Literacy Rate % (2011) | Net Attendance Ratio (age 14) per secondary stage (age 14 and 15 years) 2013-14 Haryana | 33 | 82 | - Kerala | 10 | 94 | 83 Bihar | 38 | 62 | 43 Sources: Economic Survey 2017-18 Vol. 2, Government of India; National Sample Survey Organization, (Report No…
19. 19.
    Suggest any one measure for the development of any activity of 'Secondary Sector'.
20. 20.
    Distinguish between 'Organised' and 'Unorganised Sector'. OR Explain the meaning of Disguised Unemployment.
21. 21.
    Read the source given below and answer the questions that follows: Why Non-cooperation? In his famous book Hind Swaraj (1909) Mahatma Gandhi declared that British rule was established in India with the cooperation of Indians, and had survived only because of this cooperation. If Indians refused to cooperate, British rule in India would collapse within a year, and swaraj would come. How could…
22. 22.
    Explain any three effects of scrapping Corn laws in Britain. OR Explain any three reasons for the domination of silk and cotton goods of India in the International market, before the age of machine industries.
23. 23.
    Describe any three major problems faced by the Jute industry in India. OR Describe any three factors affecting location of industry in a region.
24. 24.
    'Distribution of roads is not uniform in India.' Support the statement with examples.
25. 25.
    Describe any three characteristics of 'Union List' mentioned in the Indian Constitution.
26. 26.
    Describe any three problems of communalism in Indian politics.
27. 27.
    Suggest any three measures to improve environment degradation. OR Describe the problems of low representation of women in Indian legislature.
28. 28.
    'Workers in the organized sector enjoy security of employment.' Evaluate the statement. OR 'All the services of the service sector are not growing equally well.' Evaluate the statement.
29. 29.
    Explain the role of Otto Von Bismarck in the Unification of Germany. OR Explain the role of Giuseppe Mazzini in the Unification of Italy.
30. 30.
    Explain any five technological and institutional reforms in the Indian agriculture.
31. 31.
    Define 'Political Party'. Describe any four main challenges faced by the Indian political parties.
32. 32.
    Read the following sources carefully and answer the questions that follow: Source A - Accountable, responsive and legitimate government In a democracy, we are most concerned with ensuring that people will have the right to choose their rulers and people will have control over the rulers. Whenever possible and necessary, citizens should be able to participate in decision making that affects them…
33. 33.
    'The Reserve Bank of India supervises the functioning of formal sources of loans.' Support the statement with examples. OR 'The Self-Help Group help borrowers to overcome the problem of lack of collateral security.' Support the statement with examples.
34. 34.
    How does World Trade Organisation facilitate free trade for all countries? Analyse with examples.
35. 35.
    Map Based Question:

    • (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. (A) The place where Jallianwala Bagh incident took place. (B) The place where Gandhiji organized 'Satyagraha' in favour of cotton mill workers.
    • (b) Locate and label any…

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