CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2023 — Set 5

Questions in this 2023 Social Science paper (Set 5)

All 37 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 aspects was the base of the Bretton Woods system?

   • (a) Military system
   • (b) Cultural system
   • (c) Economic system
   • (d) Historical system
2. 2.
   Which of the following books was printed first by Gutenberg?

   • (a) Chapbooks
   • (b) Amar Jivan
   • (c) Bible
   • (d) Almanac
3. 3.
   Who among the following led the peasant movement in Bardoli in 1928?

   • (a) Baba Ramchandra
   • (b) Jawaharlal Nehru
   • (c) Subhash Chandra Bose
   • (d) Vallabhbhai Patel
4. 4.
   Which one of the following is *not* true about the female allegory of France?

   • (a) She was named Marianne.
   • (b) She took part in the French Revolution.
   • (c) She was a symbol of national unity.
   • (d) Her images were marked on coins and stamps.
5. 5.
   Choose the correctly matched pair.

   • (a) Primitive subsistence farming — practised on large patches of land
   • (b) Intensive subsistence farming — single crop production farming
   • (c) Commercial farming — use of higher doses of modern inputs
   • (d) Plantation farming — practised on small patches of land
6. 6.
   When was the Wildlife Protection Act implemented?

   • (a) 1972
   • (b) 1978
   • (c) 1980
   • (d) 1985
7. 7.
   Mention the main reason for land degradation in states like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.

   • (a) Over-grazing
   • (b) Mining
   • (c) Over irrigation
   • (d) Mineral processing
8. 8.
   Which one of the following languages was declared as the official language of Sri Lanka by an Act passed in 1956?

   • (a) Tamil
   • (b) Sinhala
   • (c) Hindi
   • (d) English
9. 9.
   Which one of the following options prove that India is a quasi-federal state? I. More powers with Centre II. Residuary subjects with Centre III. Equal subjects with Centre and States IV. Currency and Railways with Centre Options:

   • (a) I, III and IV
   • (b) I, II and IV
   • (c) II, III and IV
   • (d) I, II and III
10. 10.
    Which one of the following statements is *not* true?

    • (a) The Constitution prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion.
    • (b) The Constitution allows us to practice, profess and propagate any religion or not to follow any.
    • (c) The Constitution of India allows the state to intervene in the matters of religion in order to ensure equality within religious communities.
    • (d) As per the…
11. 11.
    There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose the correct option as your answer: Assertion (A): India has a multiparty system. Reason (R): It is because of the social and geographical diversities in India. Options:

    • (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
    • (b) Both…
12. 12.
    Which one of the following is *not* true about a democratic government?

    • (a) Democratic government is a legitimate government.
    • (b) Democratic government is a responsive government.
    • (c) Democratic government is the people's own Government.
    • (d) It does not allow room to correct mistakes.
13. 13.
    Read the given data in the table and find out the average monthly income of Country A. Choose the correct option. Monthly Income of Citizens of Two Countries (in Rupees): Country A: I=10500, II=9800, III=9500, IV=10000, V=10500, Average Income=? Country B: I=6000, II=6000, III=6000, IV=6000, V=6000, Average Income=50000 Options:

    • (a) 9500
    • (b) 10000
    • (c) 10500
    • (d) 10060
14. 14.
    What percentage of the population of Belgium lives in the Flemish region?

    • (a) 40%
    • (b) 80%
    • (c) 59%
    • (d) 70%
15. 15.
    Select which among the following cannot be purchased through money. Choose the correct option: I. Full protection from infectious diseases II. A pollution-free atmosphere III. High quality education IV. A luxury home Options:

    • (a) I and III
    • (b) III and IV
    • (c) I and IV
    • (d) I and II
16. 16.
    Study the data given below in the table and answer the question by selecting the correct option. Which is the most important sector that provides maximum jobs to the people? Table – Workers in different sectors (in millions): Primary: Organized=1, Unorganized=231, Total=232 Secondary: Organized=41, Unorganized=74, Total=115 Tertiary: Organized=40, Unorganized=88, Total=128 Total: Organized=82…
17. 17.
    'A' is a worker in a garment export industry of Jaipur. He gets facilities like health insurance, provident fund, medical leave, etc. In which one of the following sectors is 'A' working?

    • (a) Primary sector
    • (b) Non-Governmental sector
    • (c) Organized sector
    • (d) Unorganized sector
18. 18.
    Which among the following organisations issues the currency notes in India?

    • (a) The Central Government of India
    • (b) The NITI Aayog
    • (c) The Finance Ministry
    • (d) The Reserve Bank of India
19. 19.
    Cargill Foods, a very large MNC, is the largest producer of edible oil in India. Which one of these countries does it belong to?

    • (a) India
    • (b) France
    • (c) Great Britain
    • (d) United States of America
20. 20.
    In which one of the following ways has 'information and communication technology' stimulated the 'globalisation' process the most?

    • (a) Access foods across countries
    • (b) Access raw material across countries
    • (c) Access services across countries
    • (d) Access information instantly across countries
21. 21.
    Why did Europeans flee to America in the 19th century? Explain.
22. 22.
    'Communalism is harmful for the nation.' Explain.
23. 23.
    'Energy saved is energy produced.' Support the statement. OR (b) Why is there a pressing need to use non-conventional energy resources? Explain.
24. 24.
    Suggest any two ways to create more employment in the rural sector.
25. 25.
    Explain any three effects of Non-Co-operation Movement on the Indian economy. OR (b) How was the Rowlatt Act opposed by the people of India? Explain with three examples.
26. 26.
    Explain the importance of pipelines as a means of transportation in India.
27. 27.
    Describe the impact of flexibility in labour laws on the workers in India.
28. 28.
    'Transparency is the most important feature of a democracy.' Support the statement.
29. 29.
    Which are the two sectors based on the ownership of resources? Explain each of them.
30. 30.
    Explain the process of unification of Italy. OR (b) How did the French Revolution play an important role in creating the idea of the 'Nation' in Europe? Explain.
31. 31.
    Explain the importance of manufacturing industries. OR (b) Explain any five ways to reduce industrial pollution.
32. 32.
    Explain any five challenges faced by political parties in India. OR (b) Explain any five major functions of the political parties.
33. 33.
    How does credit play a positive and a negative role? Explain with examples. OR (b) What is a collateral? Why is it a main reason to prevent poor getting a loan from banks? Explain.
34. 34.
    Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow: (34.1) When was the first cotton mill set up in India? (34.2) Name any two early industrialists of India. (34.3) How did many Indian entrepreneurs survive despite tight economic controls imposed by the British Government? Explain.
35. 35.
    Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow: (35.1) Mention any two methods of traditional water-harvesting used in India. (35.2) How do people of Rajasthan utilise rainwater? (35.3) Explain any two benefits of rainwater harvesting.
36. 36.
    Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow: (36.1) Explain the ethnic composition of Belgium. (36.2) Explain the term …
37. 37.
    Two places A and B have been marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify them with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them:

    • (i) The place where Gandhiji broke the salt law.
    • (ii) The place where the session of the Indian National Congress was held in September, 1920.
    • (b) On the same political outline map of India, locate…

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