CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2024 — Set 1

Questions in this 2024 Social Science paper (Set 1)

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1. 1.
   From which of the following countries Giuseppe Garibaldi belonged to?

   • (a) Austria
   • (b) Italy
   • (c) Greece
   • (d) Spain
2. 2.
   Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose the correct option. Assertion (A): The most serious source of nationalist tension in Europe after 1871 was Balkan. Reason (R): A large part of the Balkan was under the control of Ottoman Empire.

   • (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
   • (b) Both (A) and (R)…
3. 3.
   Arrange the following events in chronological order and choose the correct option from the following: I. Treaty of Constantinople II. Defeat of Napoleon III. Unification of Italy IV. Unification of Germany

   • (a) I, II, IV and III
   • (b) II, III, I and IV
   • (c) II, I, IV and III
   • (d) IV, I, III and II
4. 4.
   Which one of the following pairs regarding Indian nationalism is correctly matched? Leaders - Contribution

   • (a) Sardar Patel - Hindustan Socialist Republican Army
   • (b) Bhagat Singh - Swaraj Party
   • (c) C.R. Das - Bardoli Satyagraha
   • (d) Jawaharlal Nehru - Oudh Kisan Sabha
   • (a) Sardar Patel - Hindustan Socialist Republican Army
   • (b) Bhagat Singh - Swaraj Party
   • (c) C.R. Das - Bardoli Satyagraha (d)…
5. 5.
   Choose the correctly matched pair:

   • (a) Ferrous - Natural Gas
   • (b) Non-Ferrous - Nickel
   • (c) Non-Metallic Minerals - Limestone
   • (d) Energy Minerals - Cobalt
   • (a) Ferrous - Natural Gas
   • (b) Non-Ferrous - Nickel
   • (c) Non-Metallic Minerals - Limestone
   • (d) Energy Minerals - Cobalt
6. 6.
   Read the given statements and choose the correct option with regard to Rabi cropping season from the following: I. Rabi crops are sown in winter. II. Sown from October to December and harvested from April to June. III. Important crops are Maize, Cotton, Jute. IV. Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh are important for the production of wheat.

   • (a) I, III and IV
   • (b) II, III and IV
   • (c) I, II and IV
   • (d) I…
7. 7.
   Identify the soil with the help of following information: - It develops in areas with high temperature. - It is the result of intense leaching due to heavy rain. - Humus content is low. Soil:

   • (a) Arid soil
   • (b) Yellow soil
   • (c) Laterite soil
   • (d) Black soil
8. 8.
   Which of the following term refers to the belief in and advocacy for the social, political and economic equality of women?

   • (a) Patriarchy
   • (b) Matriarchy
   • (c) Socialist
   • (d) Feminists
9. 9.
   Read the given statements: - India has no official religion. - All the communities have freedom to profess and practice any religion in India. Which one of the following constitutional term is used for the above statements?

   • (a) Republic
   • (b) Secular
   • (c) Sovereign
   • (d) Socialist
10. 10.
    Match the Column I with Column II and choose the correct option: Column I (List) - Column II (Jurisdiction Sphere) I. Union list subjects - A. State Governments alone make laws on it. II. State list subjects - B. For uniformity Central Government Legislates on it. III. Concurrent subjects - C. Subjects under Jurisdiction of Centre and State Governments. IV. Residuary subjects - D. Central…
11. 11.
    Which of the following was the primary objective of Belgium to form the separate government in Brussels?

    • (a) Promoting cultural events.
    • (b) Managing international relations.
    • (c) Enforcing local laws.
    • (d) Ensuring linguistic accommodation.
12. 12.
    Which one of the following countries has two-party system?

    • (a) China
    • (b) United Kingdom
    • (c) India
    • (d) Pakistan
13. 13.
    What role do 'checks and balances' play in a democratic country? Choose the most suitable option from the following.

    • (a) To establish a direct form of government without representatives.
    • (b) To create a separation of powers to prevent from authoritarianism.
    • (c) To prevent any change to the Constitution.
    • (d) To ensure absolute power for one branch of government.
14. 14.
    Suppose, the monthly income of the family members is as follows respectively: - Mother - Rs. 50,000/- - Father - Rs. 40,000/- - Son - Rs. 20,000/- - Daughter - Rs. 20,000/- The average income of the family would be:

    • (a) Rs. 32,000/-
    • (b) Rs. 30,000/-
    • (c) Rs. 32,500/-
    • (d) Rs. 33,000/-
15. 15.
    Which one of the following indices is given priority by the World Bank with respect to development?

    • (a) Infant Mortality Rate
    • (b) Equality
    • (c) Body Mass Index
    • (d) Per Capita Income
16. 16.
    Choose the correct option to fill the blank. Removing barriers or restrictions on business and trade set by the government is called ________.

    • (a) Disinvestment
    • (b) Special Economic Zones
    • (c) Liberalisation
    • (d) Foreign Direct Investment
17. 17.
    Which one of the following is an example of organized sector activities?

    • (a) A farmer irrigating his field.
    • (b) A handloom weaver working in her house.
    • (c) A headload worker carrying cement.
    • (d) A teacher taking classes in a government school.
18. 18.
    Which of the following are developmental goals of a prosperous farmer? Choose the correct from the given options. I. Better wages II. Higher support prices for crops III. Assured high family income IV. More days for work

    • (a) Only I and II are correct.
    • (b) Only II and IV are correct.
    • (c) Only II and III are correct.
    • (d) Only I and IV are correct.
19. 19.
    Why do lenders often require collateral before lending loan? Choose the most suitable option from the following.

    • (a) To lower interest rates for borrowers.
    • (b) To establish personal relations.
    • (c) To increase their profit margins.
    • (d) To mitigate the risk of loan default.
20. 20.
    Look at the given picture carefully and infer the income of the bank. [Image shows: Depositors deposit money at lower interest rate, Bank lends to Borrowers at higher interest rate] Choose the correct option from the following:

    • (a) The difference between the amount deposited and borrowed by the bank to Reserve Bank of India.
    • (b) The difference of amount of interest between what is charged from…
21. 21.
    'The Silk Route was a good example of vibrant pre-modern trade and cultural links between distant parts of the world.' Explain the statement with any two examples.
22. 22.
    Suggest any two measures for the conservation of forest. OR (B) Suggest any two measures for the conservation of wildlife.
23. 23.
    Why is power sharing desirable? Explain.
24. 24.
    Differentiate between Public and Private Sector.
25. 25.
    Describe any three causes that led to the Non-Cooperation Movement. OR (B) Describe any three causes of 'Civil Disobedience Movement.'
26. 26.
    'Manufacturing industries are considered the backbone of economic development.' Justify the statement.
27. 27.
    Analyse the role of political parties in a democracy.
28. 28.
    How is credit essential for economic activities? Explain with examples.
29. 29.
    How is the issue of sustainability important for development? Explain.
30. 30.
    How did the ideology of 'liberalism' affect the Europe in early nineteenth century? Explain. OR (B) Explain the process of formation of 'United Kingdom of Great Britain.'
31. 31.
    How is energy a basic requirement for economic development? Explain. OR (B) How are conventional sources of energy different from non-conventional sources? Explain.
32. 32.
    How are democratic governments better than other forms of government? Explain. OR (B) How do democracies lead to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens? Explain.
33. 33.
    'Globalisation is the process of rapid integration or interconnection between countries.' Explain the statement with examples. OR (B) 'Improvement in technology has stimulated the globalisation process.' Explain the statement with examples.
34. 34.
    Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow: Printed Words This is how Mercier describes the impact of the printed word, and the power of reading in one of his books: 'Anyone who had seen me reading would have compared me to a man dying of thirst who was gulping down some fresh, pure water... Lighting my lamp with extraordinary caution, I threw myself hungrily into…
35. 35.
    Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow: FLOODS [Source about flood safety precautions - includes basic safety precautions and during-flood guidelines] 35.1 Mention any two essential items that should be included in a 'family emergency kit'. 35.2 Why are the items of family emergency kit important during flood situation? 35.3 In case of a flood, what are the…
36. 36.
    Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow: LOCAL GOVERNMENT This new system of local government is the largest experiment in democracy conducted anywhere in the world. There are now about 36 lakh elected representatives in the panchayats and municipalities etc., all over the country. This number is bigger than the population of many countries in the world…
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.

    • (a) The place where Mahatma Gandhi broke the salt law.
    • (b) The place where Session of Indian National Congress was held in 1927.
    • (ii) On the same Political outline map of India, locate and label…

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