CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2024 — Set 3

Questions in this 2024 Social Science paper (Set 3)

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1. 1.
   Who among the following published 'Samvad Kaumudi'?

   • (a) Rashsundari Debi
   • (b) Tarabai Shinde
   • (c) Raja Rammohan Roy
   • (d) Ram Chaddha
2. 2.
   Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option. Column-I (Minerals): I. Ferrous, II. Non-Ferrous, III. Non-Metallic, IV. Energy Column-II (Examples): a. Coal, b. Granite, c. Bauxite, d. Cobalt

   • (a) I-b, II-d, III-c, IV-a
   • (b) I-d, II-c, III-b, IV-a
   • (c) I-a, II-b, III-d, IV-c
   • (d) I-c, II-d, III-b, IV-a
3. 3.
   Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both statements and choose the correct option: Assertion (A): On Prussian initiative 'Zolleverin' Custom Union was formed. Reason (R): It was to create unified economic territory allowing the unhindered movement of goods, people and capital. (a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). (b)…
4. 4.
   Identify the primary objective of power sharing arrangements in Belgium from the following options.

   • (a) Establishing a unitary form of government.
   • (b) Centralized political control of government.
   • (c) Establishing cultural and educational matters of Dutch.
   • (d) Accommodating linguistic and regional interest.
5. 5.
   Which of the following is a key indicator used to measure a country's development?

   • (a) Primary Production
   • (b) Secondary Production
   • (c) Gross Domestic Product
   • (d) Net Domestic Product
6. 6.
   'Buddhism emerged from eastern India and spread in several directions.' Read the following reasons for its spread and choose the correct option. I. Due to Cultural exchange II. Due to Silk route III. Due to trade & travellers IV. Due to European efforts

   • (a) Only I, II and IV are correct.
   • (b) Only II, III and IV are correct.
   • (c) Only I, II and III are correct.
   • (d) Only I, III and IV are correct.
7. 7.
   Arrange the following events of Indian National Movement in chronological order and choose the correct option. I. Formation of Swaraj Party II. Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress III. Gandhi-Irwin Pact IV. Formation of Depressed Class Association

   • (a) II, III, I and IV
   • (b) I, II, IV and III
   • (c) I, III, II and IV
   • (d) IV, III, II and I
8. 8.
   Which one of the following is the irrigation system in Meghalaya?

   • (a) To irrigate land only during rainy season.
   • (b) To use large volumes of water for irrigation.
   • (c) To remove water from soil.
   • (d) To use bamboo drip irrigation system.
9. 9.
   Read the following informations and identify the crop. - It is the staple food crop of majority of people in India. - India is the second largest producer of this crop. - It is a Kharif crop. - It requires high humidity with 100 cm of annual rainfall.

   • (a) Ragi
   • (b) Bajra
   • (c) Wheat
   • (d) Rice
10. 10.
    Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option from the following: Column-I (Subject List in the Indian Constitution): I. Union List, II. State List, III. Concurrent List, IV. Residuary List Column-II (Subject): a. Trade Union, b. Banking, c. Police, d. Internet

    • (a) I-d, II-a, III-c, IV-b
    • (b) I-b, II-c, III-a, IV-d
    • (c) I-a, II-b, III-d, IV-c
    • (d) I-c, II-d, III-b, IV-a
11. 11.
    Which one of the following statements, best describes women empowerment?

    • (a) Encouraging men to take leadership roles.
    • (b) Promoting superiority of women over men.
    • (c) Ensuring equal opportunities and rights for women.
    • (d) Limiting the rights of men in all spheres.
12. 12.
    How do Political Parties ensure accountability to the public? Choose the most suitable option from the following.

    • (a) Through Press Conferences
    • (b) Through Social Media Campaigns
    • (c) Through encouraging Partisanship
    • (d) Through Elections and Voter Support
13. 13.
    Read the following statements regarding democracy and choose the correct option. I. Promotes equality among citizens II. Government by few individuals III. Protection of human rights IV. Ensures checks and balance system

    • (a) I, II and III
    • (b) II, III and IV
    • (c) I, III and IV
    • (d) I, II and IV
14. 14.
    Which of the following is responsible for resolving disputes between Centre and States?

    • (a) Finance Commission of India
    • (b) Supreme Court of India
    • (c) President of India
    • (d) Prime Minister of India
15. 15.
    Which one of the following is a significant aspect of globalisation?

    • (a) Uniform Culture
    • (b) Environmental Support
    • (c) Support to Domestic Market
    • (d) Access to New Markets
16. 16.
    Which one of the following definitions is most suitable for the 'Literacy Rate'?

    • (a) The literate population at the global level
    • (b) The proportion of literate population in the seven years and above
    • (c) The total number of children attending school in a region
    • (d) The average number of schools in a region
17. 17.
    Study the table given below carefully and answer the question that follows. | Country | Gross National Income (GNI) per capita (2011 PPP $) | HDI Rank in the world (2018) | |---------|------|------| | A | 12,707 | 73 | | B | 6,681 | 130 | | C | 4,961 | 148 | | D | 5,005 | 154 | | E | 3,457 | 143 | | F | 4,976 | 134 | Which of the following country has high Human Development Index Rank in the…
18. 18.
    Read the image of the cheque. Identify the cheque number from the given options: (The cheque is issued by Prem Kumar for Rs. 57,000/- from Punjab National Bank.) The MICR line shows: *362255* 110002078 000113* 40

    • (a) 362255
    • (b) 110002078
    • (c) 000313
    • (d) 16137926023
19. 19.
    Primary, Secondary and Tertiary sectors are divided in which one of the following basis?

    • (a) Nature of employment
    • (b) Nature of activities
    • (c) Nature of ownership
    • (d) Nature of income
20. 20.
    Which one of the following banks in India controls the issuance of currency and regulates the credit system in the country?

    • (a) Punjab National Bank
    • (b) Indian Bank
    • (c) Reserve Bank of India
    • (d) State Bank of India
21. 21.
    How was the Indian subcontinent crucial for the trade network during the sixteenth century? Explain.
22. 22.
    Suggest any two ways to solve the problem of land degradation. OR (b) Suggest any two ways for the conservation of resources.
23. 23.
    How does the United Nations Development Program's (UNDP's) developmental criterion differ from the World Bank? Explain.
24. 24.
    "Role of women is gradually enhancing in the politics of the country." Examine the statement.
25. 25.
    Analyse the process of German Unification. OR (b) Analyse the process of Italian Unification.
26. 26.
    "The development process of India has experienced transformation due to the significant influence of Information Technology (I.T.) and Electronic Industry." Explain the statement with examples.
27. 27.
    Describe any three functions of the Political Parties.
28. 28.
    How can the formal sector loans be made beneficial for poor farmers and workers? Explain.
29. 29.
    Examine the role of Public Sector in the development and well-being of a country.
30. 30.
    "There were variety of cultural processes through which Indian Nationalism captured people's imagination." Explain the statement with examples. OR (b) How were the various social groups involved in the Civil Disobedience Movement? Explain with examples.
31. 31.
    Explain the importance of agriculture in the Indian Economy. OR (b) Explain the Technological and Institutional reforms taken by the government in the interest of farmers.
32. 32.
    How do we assess democracy's outcomes? Explain. OR (b) "Democracy is an accountable, responsive and legitimate government." Explain the statement.
33. 33.
    Analyse the role of Liberalisation in the globalisation. OR (b) Examine five factors to promote the process of globalisation.
34. 34.
    Read the following source and answer the questions that follow: (34.1) Analyse the primary objective proposed by Ranade for publishing Marathi Language newspaper. (34.2) Why did the Bombay Telegraph emphasize the role of newspaper in promoting welfare of Deccan region? (34.3) What were the key responsibilities attributed to native newspapers? Mention any two.
35. 35.
    Read the following source and answer the questions that follow: (35.1) How do sacred groves relate to the belief in nature worship? (35.2) How do communities incorporate trees into their cultural practices? Explain with example. (35.3) Explain the cultural values that contribute to the coexistence of nature.
36. 36.
    Read the following source and answer the questions that follow: (36.1) How does giving power to Panchayats relate to the vision of Mahatma Gandhi? (36.2) Explain the primary objective of giving power to the Panchayats. (36.3) How does the establishment of Panchayati Raj contribute to democracy? Explain.
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: (2 x 1 = 2)

    • (i) The place where Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place.
    • (ii) The place where the session of Indian National Congress was held in 1927.
    • (b) On the same political outline map of India…

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