CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2020 — Set 5

Questions in this 2020 Social Science paper (Set 5)

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.
   Choose the correctly matched pair from the following:

   • (a) (A) Otto Von Bismarck — Germany
   • (b) (B) Napoleon — Spain
   • (c) (C) Giuseppe Garibaldi — France
   • (d) (D) Bourbon Kings — Italy
2. 2.
   Identify the appropriate reason from the following options, for the non-participation of industrial workers in the Civil Disobedience Movement.

   • (a) (A) Industrialists were close to the Congress
   • (b) (B) British offered them good salaries
   • (c) (C) They were reluctant towards the boycott of foreign goods
   • (d) (D) Growth of Socialism
3. 3.
   Name the book published by Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
4. 4.
   Examine the significance of the Statue of Liberty in Frederic Sorrieu's paintings, 'The Dream of Worldwide Democratic and Social Republics'.
5. 5.
   Name the two main leaders of 'Khilafat Committee' formed in the year 1919.
6. 6.
   Why did the Simon Commission come to India? Identify the correct reason from the following options.

   • (a) (A) To control the campaign against the British in cities
   • (b) (B) To look into the functioning of the British
   • (c) (C) To initiate salt law in India
   • (d) (D) To suggest changes in the functioning of the constitutional system in India
7. 7.
   Who invented the Printing Press?
8. 8.
   Which one of the following is a private sector industry?

   • (a) (A) BHEL
   • (b) (B) TISCO
   • (c) (C) SAIL
   • (d) (D) OIL
9. 9.
   Give one example of the main commercial crop cultivable in laterite soil.
10. 10.
    Complete the following table with correct information for A and B: Sugarcane Crop: Annual Rainfall required: A — ? Climate: Hot and Humid Temperature required for its growth (in degrees): B — ?
11. 11.
    Suggest any one way to enhance pilgrimage tourism through Indian Railways.
12. 12.
    Suggest any one measure to promote handspun khadi in India.
13. 13.
    Correct the following statement and rewrite it: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) was formed under the leadership of Mayawati.
14. 14.
    Give any one example of economic development in dictatorial regimes.
15. 15.
    Fill in the blank: Castes and Caste system in modern India have undergone a great change because __________.
16. 16.
    What percentage of reservation is given to women in local administration in India?
17. 17.
    Fill in the blank: Human Development Index (HDI) level in India can be improved through __________.
18. 18.
    Choose the correct statement about factors regarding globalisation in India: I. Improvement in transportation technology. II. Liberalization of foreign trade and foreign investment. III. Favourable rules of WTO towards India in comparison to developed countries. Choose the correct options from the codes given below:

    • (a) (A) Only I and II
    • (b) (B) Only I and III
    • (c) (C) Only II and III
    • (d) (D)…
19. 19.
    Given below are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option. Assertion (A): The Government of India buys wheat and rice from farmers at fair price. Reason (R): Public sector contributes to the economic development.

    • (a) (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
    • (b) (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is…
20. 20.
    Analyse the credit arrangements given above.
21. 21.
    How were the ideas of national unity in early nineteenth century Europe closely allied to the ideology of liberalism? Explain.
22. 22.
    (22.1) Analyse any one issue of intense debate around religious issues. (22.2) Examine the role of print media in these debates.
23. 23.
    'Minerals are an indispensable part of our lives.' Support this statement with examples.
24. 24.
    Describe any three institutional reforms taken by the Indian Government in the field of agriculture.
25. 25.
    Describe the nature of the Panchayati Raj system in India.
26. 26.
    Describe the elements of Belgian model for accommodating diversities.
27. 27.
    How do demand deposits have the essential features of money? Explain.
28. 28.
    Suggest any three measures through which underemployment in agriculture sector can be minimised.
29. 29.
    Describe the role of Bretton Woods institutions in post-Second World War settlement.
30. 30.
    Describe the physical and economic factors that influenced the distribution pattern of the Indian Railways network.
31. 31.
    Define the term 'Political Party'. Explain with examples, the need of political parties in India.
32. 32.
    'Democracy promotes dignity and freedom of the people.' Examine the statement.
33. 33.
    'Money cannot buy all the goods and services that you may need to live well.' Explain the statement.
34. 34.
    (34.1) Source A — Globalisation and the Indian economy: How is the impact of globalisation visible on consumers? (34.2) Source B — Foreign trade and integration of markets: How does foreign trade integrate the markets? (34.3) Source C — The struggle for fair globalisation: How do people play an important role in the struggle for fair globalisation? Explain.
35. 35 (a).
    (35a) Two places 'A' and 'B' are marked on the given political outline map of India (on page 19). Identify these places 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 in 1927. (B) The place where the Non-Cooperation Movement ended abruptly due to violence.
36. 35 (b).
    (35b) Locate and label any four of the following with appropriate symbols on the same given outline map of India:

    • (i) Haldia — Sea-port
    • (ii) Pune — Software Technology Park
    • (iii) Bhilai — Iron and Steel Plant
    • (iv) Kakrapara — Nuclear Power Plant
    • (v) Hirakud — Dam
    • (vi) Indira Gandhi Airport — International Airport

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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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