CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2023 — Set 4

Questions in this 2023 Social Science paper (Set 4)

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1. 1.
   Arrange the following in chronological order and choose the correct option: (I) Napoleonic wars (II) The Treaty of Vienna (III) Greek Struggle for Independence (IV) Slav Nationalism in Ottoman Empire

   • (a) III, II, I and IV
   • (b) I, II, III and IV
   • (c) IV, III, II and I
   • (d) IV, II, III and I
2. 2.
   Which one of the following aspects was common among the writings of Kailashbashini Debi, Tarabai Shinde and Pandita Ramabai?

   • (a) Demanded economic equality for masses.
   • (b) Highlighted the experiences of women.
   • (c) Raised awareness about cultural heritage.
   • (d) Motivated Indians for their national freedom.
3. 3.
   There were three important developments that greatly shrank the pre-modern world. Identify the incorrect one from the following options:

   • (a) The flow of trade
   • (b) The flow of labour
   • (c) The flow of capital
   • (d) The flow of technology
4. 4.
   Who among the following improved the steam engine?

   • (a) James Watt
   • (b) Thomas Edison
   • (c) Benjamin Franklin
   • (d) Alexander Fleming
5. 5.
   Which one of the following is an example of the Ferrous Metal?

   • (a) Copper
   • (b) Tin
   • (c) Bauxite
   • (d) Nickel
6. 6.
   Match the Column-1 with Column-2 and choose the correct option: Column-1 (Resources) | Column-2 (Example) (I) Biological | 1. Coal (II) Renewable | 2. Wildlife (III) Non-renewable | 3. Solar Energy Options:

   • (a) I-1, II-3, III-2
   • (b) I-3, II-2, III-1
   • (c) I-2, II-3, III-1
   • (d) I-1, II-2, III-3
   • (a) I-1, II-3, III-2
   • (b) I-3, II-2, III-1
   • (c) I-2, II-3, III-1
   • (d) I-1, II-2, III-3
7. 7.
   Which of the following is correctly matched?

   • (a) Alluvial Soil - Consist of sand and silt
   • (b) Black Soil - Salt content is high
   • (c) Arid Soil - Diffusion of iron in crystalline
   • (d) Laterite Soil - Made up of Lava flows
8. 8.
   Which of the following countries has better rank in Human Development Index?

   • (a) Afghanistan
   • (b) Myanmar
   • (c) India
   • (d) Nepal
9. 9.
   Which one of the following sectors contribute highest in the GDP of India?

   • (a) Primary
   • (b) Secondary
   • (c) Tertiary
   • (d) Quaternary
10. 10.
    Why did the Indian government liberalize trade regulations in 1991?

    • (a) Government wanted foreign exchange equivalent to Indian Currency.
    • (b) Government wanted to maintain good relations with Western Countries.
    • (c) Government wanted Indian producers to compete in the World Market.
    • (d) Government wanted to provide socio-economic justice to all.
11. 11.
    Read the following statements about Human Development and choose the correct option: (I) It is the composite Index prepared by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). (II) Parameters to measure it are Longevity, Literacy and Per Capita Income. (III) Countries are ranked according to Developed and Low Developing countries. (IV) World Bank also prepares report of Human Development on the…
12. 12.
    Read the following data and answer the question: Some comparative Data on Haryana, Kerala and Bihar: State | Infant Mortality Rate (per thousand persons) | Literacy Rate % | Net Attendance Ratio (per 100 person) Haryana | 30 | 82 | 61 Kerala | 7 | 94 | 83 Bihar | 32 | 62 | 43 How much is the Net Attendance Ratio of Haryana? Choose the appropriate option from the following:

    • (a) 39
    • (b) 27
    • (c) 38…
13. 13.
    Which one of the following is a developmental goal of the factory workers?

    • (a) Better wages
    • (b) Better technology
    • (c) More hours of work
    • (d) More labour work
14. 14.
    Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

    • (a) Primary Sector - Flower Cultivator
    • (b) Secondary Sector - Milk Vendor
    • (c) Tertiary Sector - Fisherman
    • (d) Manufacturing Sector - Gardener
15. 15.
    Consider the following statements on Power Sharing and choose the correct option: (I) Majoritarianism is the real spirit of democracy. (II) It creates balance and harmony in different groups. (III) It reduces the possibility of conflict among social groups. (IV) Power sharing is the essence of democracy.

    • (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): Sri Lanka adopted 'Tamil' as the official language of the State. Reason (R): The Govt. of Sri Lanka adopted a series of majoritarian measures.

    • (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 not the…
17. 17.
    Match Column-A with Column-B and choose the correct option: Column-A (Subjects) | Column-B (List) (I) Banks | 1. Concurrent List (II) Agriculture | 2. Union List (III) Education | 3. State List (IV) Computer | 4. Residuary Subjects Options:

    • (a) I-4, II-3, III-1, IV-2
    • (b) I-3, II-4, III-1, IV-2
    • (c) I-2, II-3, III-1, IV-4
    • (d) I-4, II-2, III-1, IV-3
    • (a) I-4, II-3, III-1, IV-2
    • (b) I-3, II-4, III-1…
18. 18.
    Identify the administrative level of Indian Government with the help of the information given in the box and choose the correct option: 1. Power shared between Central to Local Government. 2. The State Governments are required to share some powers and revenue with them. 3. It is called a three tier government.

    • (a) Dictatorial System
    • (b) Unitary Federal System
    • (c) Decentralized System (d)…
19. 19.
    Which one of the following countries has two party system?

    • (a) China
    • (b) Russia
    • (c) America
    • (d) India
20. 20.
    Which type of government is likely to be more acceptable to the people in the world?

    • (a) Democratic
    • (b) Military
    • (c) Dictatorship
    • (d) Theocratic
21. 21.
    Explain any two methods that were used by the Europeans for the recruitment of the indentured labours. OR (B) How did the 'small pox' prove as the most powerful weapon of the Spanish conquerors in the mid-sixteenth century? Explain.
22. 22.
    "Agriculture and industry move hand in hand." Support the statement with examples.
23. 23.
    "Different persons can have different developmental goals." Support the statement with an example.
24. 24.
    "Women face discrimination in various ways in our society." Explain any two ways.
25. 25.
    "Ideas of national unity in the early nineteenth century Europe were closely allied to the ideology of liberalism." Examine the statement.
26. 26.
    Explain any three institutional reforms taken for the development of Indian agriculture.
27. 27.
    How is information technology connected with globalization? Explain.
28. 28.
    Analyze the need of Political Parties in the Democracy.
29. 29.
    Why is 'Tertiary Sector' becoming important in India? Explain. OR (B) Why is there a need to protect workers in the Unorganized Sector? Explain.
30. 30.
    Examine the progress of the Civil Disobedience Movement in the countryside. OR (B) Analyze the ways through which people of different communities developed a sense of collective belonging in India.
31. 31.
    How is pipeline transport network important in the transport system of India? Explain with an example. OR (B) How have physical and economic factors influenced the distribution pattern of the Indian Railway Network? Explain with examples.
32. 32.
    "Democracy stands much superior to any other forms of governments in promoting dignity and freedom of the individual." Support the statement with arguments. OR (B) "Democracy produces an accountable, responsive and legitimate government." Support the statement with arguments.
33. 33.
    Justify the role of 'Self Help Groups' in the rural economy. OR (B) "Cheap and affordable credit is crucial for the country's development." Justify the statement.
34. 34.
    Read the given source and answer the questions that follow: WHY NEWSPAPERS? … (I) Explain the main reason of publishing newspaper by Krishnaji. (II) How was the task of native newspaper and political association seen identical to the role of opposition? (III) Analyze the reasons of popularity of newspapers during 19th century.
35. 35.
    Read the given source and answer the questions that follow: RAINWATER HARVESTING Many thought that given the disadvantages and rising resistance against the multi purpose projects, water harvesting system was a viable alternative, both socio-economically and environmentally. In ancient India, along with the sophisticated hydraulic structures, there existed an extraordinary tradition of water…
36. 36.
    Read the given source and answer the questions that follow: LANGUAGE DIVERSITY OF INDIA How many languages do we have in India? The answer depends on how one counts it. The latest information that we have is from the Census of India held in 2011. This census recorded more than 1300 distinct languages which people mentioned as their mother tongues. These languages were grouped together under some…
37. 37.
    Two places A and B have been marked on the given political outline 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 Mahatma Gandhi started Satyagraha for Indigo peasants.
    • (b) The place where the session of Indian National Congress held in December, 1920.
    • (ii) On the same outline map of India locate and…

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