CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2024 — Set 5

Questions in this 2024 Social Science paper (Set 5)

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1. 1.
   Who among the following hosted the 'Vienna Congress' in 1815?

   • (a) Chancellor Duke Metternich
   • (b) Ernst Renan
   • (c) William I
   • (d) Otto von Bismarck
2. 2.
   Which one of the following religions emerged from eastern India and spread in several directions through intersecting points on the 'silk routes'?

   • (a) Hinduism
   • (b) Christianity
   • (c) Buddhism
   • (d) Jainism
3. 3.
   Arrange the following events in chronological order and choose the correct option. I. Formation of Khilafat Committee in Bombay II. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre III. Bardoli Satyagraha IV. Withdrawal of Non-Cooperation Movement

   • (a) I, II, III, IV
   • (b) II, I, IV, III
   • (c) I, II, IV, III
   • (d) III, IV, II, I
4. 4.
   Choose the correct option to fill in the blank. In the beginning of the 19th century, ________ a girl married in a very orthodox household wrote an autobiography called 'Amar Jiban'.

   • (a) Pandita Ramabai
   • (b) Rashsundari Devi
   • (c) Tarabai Shinde
   • (d) Kailashbashini Debi
5. 5.
   Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option. Column I (National Park) - Column II (State) i. Kaziranga - a. Madhya Pradesh ii. Jim Corbett - b. Assam iii. Sunderbans - c. Uttarakhand iv. Bandhavgarh - d. West Bengal

   • (a) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
   • (b) i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a
   • (c) i-c, ii-b, iii-d, iv-a
   • (d) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
6. 6.
   In which one of the following states is 'bamboo drip irrigation system' prevalent?

   • (a) Tamil Nadu
   • (b) West Bengal
   • (c) Meghalaya
   • (d) Odisha
7. 7.
   Which one of the following is the highest 'bauxite' producing state of India?

   • (a) Maharashtra
   • (b) Jharkhand
   • (c) Gujarat
   • (d) Odisha
8. 8.
   Two statements, I and II are given below. Read both the statements and choose the correct option. Statement I: Division of power is good for democratic systems. Statement II: It helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups.

   • (a) Statement I is true, but II is false.
   • (b) Statement I is false, but II is true.
   • (c) Statements I and II are true and II is the correct explanation of…
9. 9.
   Choose the most appropriate option regarding the division of legislative rights in India. Subject list in Indian Constitution - Subjects (A) Union List - Defence and Commerce (B) State List - Police and Agriculture (C) Concurrent List - Forest and Communication (D) Residuary Subjects - Computer Software and Trade

   • (a) Union List - Defence and Commerce
   • (b) State List - Police and Agriculture (c)…
10. 10.
    Read the following provisions regarding Secularism in the Indian Constitution and choose the correct option. I. The Indian State has not adopted any religion as its official religion. II. The Constitution gives freedom to all the citizens to practice and propagate any religion. III. The Constitution declares any kind of discrimination done on the basis of religion to be legal. IV. It gives the…
11. 11.
    Which one of the following steps has been taken by the Election Commission of India to reform political parties?

    • (a) Amended the Constitution to prevent defection.
    • (b) Candidates will have to give the details of criminal cases on affidavit.
    • (c) Candidates will have to give details of their property on affidavit.
    • (d) It has been made mandatory for all parties to conduct organizational elections…
12. 12.
    Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose the correct option. Assertion (A): Multi-party system has been adopted in India. Reason (R): It is capable of accommodating all the social and geographical differences in India.

    • (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
    • (b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R)…
13. 13.
    Which one of the following is a scheduled language as per the Constitution of India?

    • (a) Bhojpuri
    • (b) Garhwali
    • (c) Nepali
    • (d) Rajasthani
14. 14.
    Two statements, I and II are given below. Read both the statements and choose the correct option. Statement I: Women are now actively contributing to various professions including roles as doctors, engineers, lawyers, managers and university teachers. Statement II: Political expression of gender division and political mobilization helped to improve women's role in public life. (a) Statement I is…
15. 15.
    In one of the small villages, a farmer borrows money from the village moneylender at a high monthly interest rate but is not able to repay it back. Next, he borrows it from a bank at a lower interest rate. Gradually he earns and pays back the loan to the moneylender and the bank. Which of the following best describes the role of the bank in this credit situation? (a) The bank acts as a…
16. 16.
    Look at the given picture. The work being done in the picture comes under which one of the following economic sectors? [Image shows people working in what appears to be a medical/healthcare setting]

    • (a) Primary
    • (b) Secondary
    • (c) Tertiary
    • (d) Quaternary
17. 17.
    Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose the correct option. Assertion (A): Rural poor families are still dependent on informal sources of credit. Reason (R): For obtaining loan from banks, collateral and special documents are required.

    • (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
    • (b) Both (A) and (R)…
18. 18.
    Which one of the following is included in 'liberalization'?

    • (a) Promoting trade barriers
    • (b) Removing trade barriers
    • (c) Controlling the other country through trade
    • (d) Increasing import, export duty on goods
19. 19.
    Which one of the following sectors has the highest share in employment in India?

    • (a) Primary
    • (b) Secondary
    • (c) Tertiary
    • (d) Quaternary
20. 20.
    Select the formal sources of credit from the given sources and choose the correct option. I. Bank II. Moneylender III. Cooperatives IV. Businessman

    • (a) Only I and II
    • (b) Only II and III
    • (c) Only I and III
    • (d) Only I and IV
21. 21.
    Why was the Indian subcontinent central to the flows of the trading network before the sixteenth century? Explain. (2 marks)
22. 22.
    "Minerals occur in igneous and metamorphic rocks." Explain the statement with example. OR (b) "The ocean waters contain vast quantities of minerals." Explain the statement with example. (2 marks)
23. 23.
    Why was the need for decentralisation recognized in the Indian Constitution? Explain. (2 marks)
24. 24.
    How have the developments in information and communication technology been the major factor to enable globalisation? Explain. (2 marks)
25. 25.
    Explain the role of women in the Civil Disobedience Movement, with examples. OR (b) How did the Indian folklore and symbols strengthen the idea of nationalism during the twentieth century? Explain with examples. (3 marks)
26. 26.
    Describe any three impacts of globalisation on Indian agriculture. (3 marks)
27. 27.
    Analyse any three challenges faced by political parties in India. (3 marks)
28. 28.
    Describe any three characteristics of the Indian federal system. (3 marks)
29. 29.
    Why has the issue of sustainability become essential for development in present times? Explain with example. (3 marks)
30. 30.
    Evaluate the role of Giuseppe Mazzini in the unification of the Italian Republic. OR (b) Evaluate the role of Otto von Bismarck in the unification of Germany. (5 marks)
31. 31.
    "Manufacturing sector is considered the backbone of development of the country." Justify the statement. OR (b) "Agriculture and Industry move hand in hand." Justify the statement. (5 marks)
32. 32.
    Explain with examples the role of democracy in the reduction of inequality and poverty. OR (b) How is democracy a legitimate government? Explain with examples. (5 marks)
33. 33.
    Explain the differences between public and private sector of economic activities. OR (b) Explain the differences between the organised and unorganised sector of economic activities. (5 marks)
34. 34.
    Read the given source and answer the questions that follow: (34.1) In which language was 'Bengal Gazette' edited by James Augustus Hickey published? (34.2) Why was James Augustus Hickey persecuted? (34.3) Which newspapers were encouraged during the 1780s? Why were they encouraged?
35. 35.
    Read the given source and answer the questions that follow: (35.1) Explain the meaning of sustainable development. (35.2) In which international conference was 'Agenda-21' accepted? (35.3) Explain any two outcomes of the Summit.
36. 36.
    Read the given source and answer the questions that follow: (36.1) How do 'Krishak Cooperatives' secure funds for providing loans to their members? (36.2) What are the different types of loans that 'Krishak Cooperatives' offer to their members? (36.3) Why are such cooperatives desirable in the rural areas?
37. 37.
    (Map Skill-Based Question)

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

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