CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2024 — Set 4

Questions in this 2024 Social Science paper (Set 4)

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1. 1.
   Arrange the following incidents in chronological order and choose the correct option. I. French Revolution II. Napoleon's invasion of Italy III. Unification of Italy IV. Vienna Peace Treaty Options:

   • (a) I, II, IV, III
   • (b) II, IV, I, III
   • (c) II, III, I, IV
   • (d) I, III, II, IV
2. 2.
   Choose the correct option to fill in the blank. _________ from India and Southeast Asia travelled through 'Silk Route' to other parts of the world.

   • (a) Gold and silver ornaments
   • (b) Clothes and spices
   • (c) Grain and pulses
   • (d) Iron and other metals
3. 3.
   Choose the correct option, related to the founders of the 'Swaraj Party' within the Congress.

   • (a) Subhas Chandra Bose and Jawaharlal Nehru
   • (b) Acharya Kripalani and Jayaprakash Narayan
   • (c) C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru
   • (d) Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel
4. 4.
   Who among the following said – "Printing is the ultimate gift of God and the greatest one."?

   • (a) Martin Luther
   • (b) Mahatma Gandhi
   • (c) Johannes Gutenberg
   • (d) Rashsundari Devi
5. 5.
   Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both statements and choose the correct option. Assertion (A): The famous 'Chipko Movement' in the Himalayas successfully resisted deforestation in several areas. Reason (R): Through this, community afforestation campaign with indigenous species was made enormously successful. (a) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not…
6. 6.
   Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option. Column I (Dams) → Column II (Rivers) i. Sardar Sarovar → a. Sutlej ii. Hirakud → b. Krishna iii. Bhakra Nangal → c. Narmada iv. Nagarjuna Sagar → d. Mahanadi

   • (a) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
   • (b) i-b, ii-a, iii-d, iv-c
   • (c) i-c, ii-d, iii-b, iv-a
   • (d) i-c, ii-d, iii-a, iv-b
7. 7.
   Choose the correct option for the following States' share (in percentage) in the production of 'manganese' in India from the highest to the lowest order.

   • (a) Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Odisha
   • (b) Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Karnataka
   • (c) Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha
   • (d) Maharashtra, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka
8. 8.
   Read the arguments given in the favour of power sharing and choose the correct option. I. Reduces the likelihood of bias. II. Barricades the decision-making process. III. Accommodates diversities. IV. Increases the participation of people in power.

   • (a) Only I, II and III are correct.
   • (b) Only II, III and IV are correct.
   • (c) Only I, III and IV are correct.
   • (d) Only I, II and IV are correct.
9. 9.
   'Education' falls under which one of the following lists given in the Indian Constitution?

   • (a) Union List
   • (b) State List
   • (c) Concurrent List
   • (d) Residuary Subjects
10. 10.
    In which one of the following institutions in India was a system of reservation for women made by amending the Constitution in 1992?

    • (a) Lok Sabha
    • (b) Rajya Sabha
    • (c) Legislative Council
    • (d) Panchayat
11. 11.
    Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both statements and choose the correct option. Assertion (A): Modern democracy cannot function without political parties. Reason (R): Elected representatives will be accountable only to their constituencies, not towards the country.

    • (a) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
    • (b) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
    • (c) Both (A) and…
12. 12.
    Which one of the following countries has a two-party system?

    • (a) China
    • (b) Pakistan
    • (c) United States of America
    • (d) France
13. 13.
    In which of the following regions was women representation the highest in their respective National Parliaments (2018)?

    • (a) Nordic countries
    • (b) America (North and South)
    • (c) Europe
    • (d) Asia
14. 14.
    Read the following characteristics of democracy and choose the correct option. I. Free and fair elections II. Equality before law III. Dignity of a person IV. Majority rule

    • (a) Only I, II and III are correct.
    • (b) Only II, III and IV are correct.
    • (c) Only I, III and IV are correct.
    • (d) Only I, II and IV are correct.
15. 15.
    Read the following situation regarding credit and identify the positive impact of credit. Salim obtains credit to meet the working capital needs of production. The credit helps him to meet the ongoing expenses and complete production on time. Impacts:

    • (a) The burden of credit will increase on Salim.
    • (b) Salim's income will increase.
    • (c) The production will decrease.
    • (d) Salim may get stuck in a…
16. 16.
    Study the following picture. The work done in the picture comes under which one of the following sectors of the economy? [Image shows women working in what appears to be a textile/garment shop]

    • (a) Primary
    • (b) Secondary
    • (c) Tertiary
    • (d) Quaternary
17. 17.
    Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both statements and choose the correct option. Assertion (A): No individual in India can legally refuse a payment made in rupees. Reason (R): In India the rupee is authorized by the State Government.

    • (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…
18. 18.
    Which one of the following statements best describes the meaning of 'Globalisation'?

    • (a) Removal of tax barriers on trade
    • (b) Providing higher standard of living
    • (c) Process of rapid integration between countries
    • (d) Taking special steps to attract foreign companies
19. 19.
    On which of the following basis does the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) publish the 'Human Development Report'?

    • (a) Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Health
    • (b) Education, Health and Per Capita Income
    • (c) National Income, Health and Banking
    • (d) Gross Domestic Product, Technology and Innovation
20. 20.
    Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both statements and choose the correct option. Assertion (A): Banks are not ready to lend money to certain borrowers. Reason (R): Some people do not have collateral.

    • (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 correct explanation of (A). (c)…
21. 21.
    (Section B - VSA, 2 marks) "Until the nineteenth century, poverty and hunger were common in Europe." Analyse the statement.
22. 22.
    (Section B - VSA, 2 marks) How is energy a basic requirement for economic development of a country? Explain with examples.
23. 23.
    (Section B - VSA, 2 marks)

    • (a) Examine the role of the Constitution in the Federal System of India in two points. OR
    • (b) Examine the role of the Supreme Court in the Federal System of India in two points.
24. 24.
    (Section B - VSA, 2 marks) How is technology an important factor of globalisation? Explain with examples.
25. 25.
    (Section C - SA, 3 marks)

    • (a) How did people belonging to different communities, regions or language groups develop a sense of collective belonging in the National Movement? Explain with examples. OR
    • (b) "Workers had their own understanding of Mahatma Gandhi and the notion of 'Swaraj'." Explain the statement with examples.
26. 26.
    (Section C - SA, 3 marks) Describe any three features of cultivation of millets in India.
27. 27.
    (Section C - SA, 3 marks) Analyse the role of political parties in shaping public opinion.
28. 28.
    (Section C - SA, 3 marks) "Federal form of government is in direct contrast to the Unitary form of government." Examine the statement.
29. 29.
    (Section C - SA, 3 marks) Why could different persons have different notions of a country's development? Explain with examples.
30. 30.
    (Section D - LA, 5 marks)

    • (a) "The French Revolution created a sense of collective identity amongst the French people." Explain the statement with suitable arguments. OR
    • (b) "The Greek war of independence mobilised nationalist feelings among the educated elite across Europe." Explain the statement with suitable arguments.
31. 31.
    (Section D - LA, 5 marks)

    • (a) Describe the role of manufacturing industries in the economic development of a country. OR
    • (b) Describe any five steps taken to save fresh water from industrial pollution.
32. 32.
    (Section D - LA, 5 marks)

    • (a) Analyse the importance of democracy in accommodation of social diversity. OR
    • (b) Analyse the importance of democracy in reducing poverty and inequality.
33. 33.
    (Section D - LA, 5 marks)

    • (a) "There is a need for protection and support of the workers in the unorganised sector." Examine the statement with examples. OR
    • (b) "Activities in the private sector are guided by the motive to earn profits." Examine the statement with examples.
34. 34.
    (Section E - Source-based, 4 marks) Read the given source and answer the questions that follow: (34.1) On which rule was the 'Vernacular Press Act' based? (34.2) Why did the attitude of the British change towards the freedom of press after the Revolt of 1857? Explain. (34.3) Explain any two impacts of passing the 'Vernacular Press Act'.
35. 35.
    (Section E - Source-based, 4 marks) Read the given source and answer the questions that follow: (35.1) Define the term 'Resource Planning'. (35.2) Explain the need for conservation of resources. (35.3) Why did Gandhiji say – …
36. 36.
    (Section E - Source-based, 4 marks) Read the given source and answer the questions that follow: (36.1) 'Cooperative society' is an example of which source of credit? (36.2) Explain the contribution of Cooperative Societies in rural development. (36.3) Mention any two sources of capital for Self-Help Groups.
37. 37.
    (Section F - Map, 5 marks)

    • (a) 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 Gandhiji started Satyagraha for indigo peasants. B. The place where Gandhiji broke the Salt Law.
    • (b) On the same political outline map of India…

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