CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2023 — Set 1

Questions in this 2023 Social Science paper (Set 1)

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1. 1.
   Match the following attributes of allegory of Germania with its significance and choose the correct option: Attributes: a. Broken Chains b. Breast-Plate with eagle c. Crown of oak leaves d. Sword Significance: I. Heroism II. Readiness to fight III. Strength IV. Being free

   • (a) a-I, b-II, c-III, d-IV
   • (b) a-IV, b-III, c-I, d-II
   • (c) a-II, b-I, c-IV, d-III
   • (d) a-III, b-IV, c-II, d-I
2. 2.
   Which one of the following aspects was common between the writings of B.R. Ambedkar and E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker?

   • (a) Wrote on the caste system in India
   • (b) Highlighted the experiences of women
   • (c) Raised awareness about cultural heritage
   • (d) Motivated Indians for their national freedom
3. 3.
   Who of the following set up the first Iron and Steel industry in India?

   • (a) J.R.D. Tata
   • (b) Purushotam Das
   • (c) R.G. Saraiya
   • (d) Thakur Das
4. 4.
   Arrange the following in chronological order and choose the correct option: I. The Bretton Woods conference established the International Monetary Fund. II. The Second World War broke out between the Axis and Allied groups. III. A car manufacturer Henry Ford adopted the 'Assembly Line Method' for production. IV. The Western economies organized themselves as a group – 'The Group of 77'. (a) III…
5. 5.
   Identify the crop with the help of the following information and choose the correct option: • This is the second most important Cereal Crop. • This is a Rabi crop. • It requires a cool growing season and bright sunshine at the time of ripening. • It requires 50 to 75 cm annual rainfall.

   • (a) Wheat
   • (b) Maize
   • (c) Rice
   • (d) Sugarcane
6. 6.
   In which of the following States Tungabhadra Dam is located?

   • (a) Tamil Nadu
   • (b) Kerala
   • (c) Andhra Pradesh
   • (d) Karnataka
7. 7.
   Which of the following pair is correctly matched?

   • (a) Alluvial Soil – Gangetic Plain
   • (b) Black Soil – Himalayan Region
   • (c) Arid Soil – Western Ghats
   • (d) Laterite Soil – Desert Area
8. 8.
   Which of the following countries has the highest 'Life Expectancy' at the birth?

   • (a) Nepal
   • (b) Bangladesh
   • (c) India
   • (d) Pakistan
9. 9.
   Which one of the following organization is providing data regarding employment in India?

   • (a) National Statistical Office
   • (b) Niti Ayog
   • (c) National Informatics Centre
   • (d) Public Service Commission
10. 10.
    Which one of the following is a major benefit to an MNC when it works on joint production with a local company?

    • (a) MNC shares its latest technology with the local company.
    • (b) MNC decides all parameters and prices of the product.
    • (c) MNC shares its institutional policy with local company.
    • (d) MNC built good and familial relations with the local company.
11. 11.
    Which one of the following pair is correctly matched?

    • (a) Primary Sector – Fishermen
    • (b) Secondary Sector – Priest
    • (c) Tertiary Sector – Basket Weaver
    • (d) Quaternary Sector – Gardener
12. 12.
    Assume there are four families in a locality. If the monthly income of each family is ₹ 10,000, ₹ 20,000, ₹ 30,000 and ₹ 40,000, then what is the average income of the locality? Choose the correct option from the following:

    • (a) ₹ 25,000
    • (b) ₹ 30,000
    • (c) ₹ 20,000
    • (d) ₹ 10,000
13. 13.
    Kanta works in an office. She gets her salary regularly at the end of every month. In addition to the salary, she also gets other benefits laid down by the government. In which of the following sector Kanta is working?

    • (a) Organised Sector
    • (b) Unorganised Sector
    • (c) Primary Sector
    • (d) Quaternary Sector
14. 14.
    Which one of the following is a formal source of credit?

    • (a) Relative
    • (b) Trader
    • (c) Money lender
    • (d) Cooperative Society
15. 15.
    Consider the following statements on Power Sharing and choose the correct option: I. It deepens democracy. II. It helps to reduce conflicts among social groups. III. It is a way to ensure political stability. IV. It brings socio-economic struggles.

    • (a) I, II and III
    • (b) II, III and IV
    • (c) I, III and IV
    • (d) I, II and IV
16. 16.
    Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the Statements and choose the correct option: Assertion (A): Elections are the spirit of democracy. Reason (R): Elections expand Political participation.

    • (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
    • (b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the not correct explanation of (A).
    • (c) (A) is true, but (R)…
17. 17.
    Match Column – A with Column – B and choose the correct option: Column – A (Subjects): I. Defence II. Police III. Marriage IV. Computer Software Column – B (List/Subjects): 1. Concurrent List 2. Union List 3. State List 4. Residuary Subjects

    • (a) I-4, II-3, III-1, IV-2
    • (b) I-3, II-4, III-1, IV-2
    • (c) I-4, II-1, III-3, IV-2
    • (d) I-2, II-3, III-1, IV-4
18. 18.
    Which one of the following is the most popular form of government in the contemporary world?

    • (a) Dictatorial Government
    • (b) Constitutional Monarchy
    • (c) Military Government
    • (d) Democratic Government
19. 19.
    Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the appropriate option: Assertion (A): Women in different parts of the World organized themselves and agitated for equal rights. Reason (R): Women's movement aimed at equality in personal and family life as well.

    • (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
    • (b) Both (A) and…
20. 20.
    Which one of the following matters do NOT deal with the 'Family Laws'?

    • (a) Marriage
    • (b) Adoption
    • (c) Inheritance
    • (d) Finance
21. 21.
    Explain Romanticism as a cultural movement in Europe. OR (b) Explain Frederic Sarrieu's dream in the context of democratic and social republics in France during 1848.
22. 22.
    Mention any two features of Plantation agriculture.
23. 23.
    Explain any two provisions that make India a secular state.
24. 24.
    Imagine that you are the village Head. Suggest any two activities that you think should be taken up to increase the income of the villagers.
25. 25.
    Explain the implication of print culture on the religious reforms in India during 19th century.
26. 26.
    How has Information Technology affected Electronic Industry? Explain.
27. 27.
    'The question of sustainability of development raises many fundamentally new issues about the nature and process of development.' Explain it with examples.
28. 28.
    Explain any three functions of Political Party.
29. 29.
    Explain any three functions of the Reserve Bank of India. OR (b) Explain the role of banks with regard to money which they accept from the public.
30. 30.
    Analyse the implications of First World War on the economic and Political situation of India. OR (b) Analyse the role of folklore and symbols in the revival of nationalism in India during late 19th century.
31. 31.
    'Efficient means of Transport are pre-requisite for fast development.' Justify the statement. OR (b) 'Roadways have an edge over Railways.' Justify the statement.
32. 32.
    'There is an overwhelming support for the idea of democracy all over the world.' Support the statement with examples. OR (b) 'Democracy can address all socio-economic and political problems.' Support the statement with arguments.
33. 33.
    Analyse the impact of globalization in India. OR (b) Analyse the ways to make globalization fair.
34. 34.
    Read the given case and answer the questions that follow: (34.1) How was the marketing of goods done in India by the British? (34.2) How were the new consumers created through advertisement during colonial India? (34.3) Identify the messages conveyed through advertisements during industrialization.
35. 35.
    Read the given case and answer the questions that follow: (35.1) Why is sustainable energy a key to sustainable development? (35.2) Why is consumption of energy rising in all over India? (35.3) Explain 'Energy saved is energy produced'.
36. 36.
    Read the given extract and answer all questions: (36.1) Explain Decentralisation in democracy. (36.2) Explain the importance of Local self Government in democracy. (36.3) Describe any two steps taken by Indian government for decentralisation.
37. 37.
    Two places (A) and (B) have been marked on the given outline political Map of India. Identify them with the help of given information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them: (A) The place where the session of INC was held in September, 1920. (B) The place where Mahatma Gandhi broke Salt Law. (b) On the same outline Map of India, locate and label any THREE of the following…

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