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CBSE(NCERT) GRADE 10 SCIENCE 2023 SET4

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
Read the given data in the table and find out the average monthly income of Country A. Choose the correct option.
a.
9500
b.
10000 Correct Answer
c.
10500
d.
10060
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The average monthly income is calculated by taking the sum of incomes of citizens (or the total monthly income of the country) and dividing it by the total population. Based on standard NCERT data for Country A (where individuals earn 9500, 10500, 9800, 10000, and 10200), the sum is 50000, and dividing by 5 gives an average of 10000.
Q2 mcq 1 mark
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.
.
d.
It does not allow room to co Correct Answer
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Option (d) is not true because a key feature of democracy is that it provides mechanisms for consultation, negotiation, and dissent; it explicitly allows room to correct mistakes and accommodate different viewpoints.
Q3 mcq
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.
a.
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A). Correct Answer
b.
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
c.
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
d.
Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
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India's vast social, cultural, and geographical diversity makes it difficult for a single or two-party system to represent the interests of all groups effectively, thus leading to the development of a multi-party system. Both statements are true and the reason correctly explains the assertion.
Q4 mcq
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 Constitution, religion can never be separated from politics. Correct Answer
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Option (d) is false because the Indian Constitution promotes a secular state where religion is distinct from the state. While the state can intervene to ensure equality, it does not mandate that religion and politics must be inextricably linked.
Q5 mcq
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
a.
I, III and IV
b.
I, II and IV Correct Answer
c.
II, III and IV
d.
I, II and III
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India is considered 'quasi-federal' because, although it has federal features, it possesses a strong centralizing bias. This is proven by the Centre holding more powers (I), the Centre having authority over residuary subjects (II), and the Centre controlling key national sectors like Currency and Railways (IV).
Q6 mcq
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 Correct Answer
c.
Hindi
d.
English
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The Act of 1956 in Sri Lanka recognized Sinhala as the only official language, disregarding Tamil, which led to significant ethnic tension in the country.
Q7 mcq
Mention the main reason for land degradation in states like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
a.
Over-grazing
b.
Mining Correct Answer
c.
Over irrigation
d.
Mineral processing
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In states like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha, extensive mining activities have left land deeply scarred and degraded, making them unsuitable for agriculture or forest cover.
Q8 mcq
When was the Wildlife Protection Act implemented ?
a.
1972 Correct Answer
b.
1978
c.
1980
d.
1985
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The Wildlife (Protection) Act was enacted by the Parliament of India in 1972 to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds, and plants, and to ensure environmental and ecological security.
Q9 mcq
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 Correct Answer
d.
Plantation farming practised on small patches of land
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Option C is correct because commercial farming involves the use of high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds, chemical fertilizers, insecticides, and pesticides to achieve higher productivity. Option A is incorrect as primitive farming is done on small patches. Option B is incorrect as intensive subsistence often involves multiple cropping to maximize yield from limited land. Option D is incorrect as plantations are large-scale estates.
Q10 mcq
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. Correct Answer
c.
She was a symbol of national unity.
d.
Her images were marked on coins and stamps.
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Option B is correct because the female allegory of France, Marianne, was a constructed symbol created by artists in the 19th century to represent the Republic and Liberty; she did not exist as a person who could participate in the 1789 French Revolution. Options A, C, and D are historically accurate descriptions of Marianne.
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Q11 mcq
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
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Q12 mcq
Which one of the following books was printed first by Gutenberg ?
a.
Chapbooks
b.
Amar Jivan
c.
Bible
d.
Almanac
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Q13 mcq
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
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Q14 mcq
How has information and communication technology inspired the process of globalisation the most ?
a.
Access foods across countries
b.
Access raw material across countries
c.
Access services across countries
d.
Access information instantly across countries
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Q15 mcq
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
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Q16 mcq
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
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Q17 mcq
R is a worker in a garment export industry of Jaipur. He gets facilities like health insurance, provident fund, medical leave, etc. In which of the following sectors is he working ?
a.
Primary sector
b.
Non-Governmental sector
c.
Organized sector
d.
Unorganized sector
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Q18 mcq
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 ?
a.
Primary sector, especially organized sector
b.
Secondary sector, especially organized sector
c.
Tertiary sector, especially organized sector
d.
Primary sector, especially unorganized sector
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Q19 mcq
Which is the most important sector that provides maximum jobs to the people? Table Workers in different sectors (in millions) Sector Organized Unorganized Total Primary 1 231 232 Secondary 41 74 115 Tertiary 40 88 128 Total 82 393 475
a.
Primary sector, especially organized sector
b.
Secondary sector, especially organized sector
c.
Tertiary sector, especially organized sector
d.
Primary sector, especially unorganized sector
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Q19 mcq
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
a.
I and III
b.
III and IV
c.
I and IV
d.
I and II
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Q20 mcq
What percentage of the population of Belgium lives in the Flemish region?
a.
40%
b.
80%
c.
59%
d.
70%
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Q21 short answer 2 marks
Explain any two dramatic changes that occurred in West Punjab in the 19th century, in the field of agriculture.
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Q22 short answer 2 marks
Mention different aspects in which women are discriminated against in India.
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Q23 short answer 2 marks
Suggest any two ways to create more employment in the rural sector.
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Q25 short answer 2 marks
Support the statement.
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Q25 short answer 3 marks
Describe the impact of flexibility in the labour laws on the workers in India.
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Q26 short answer 3 marks
Explain the importance of Railways as a means of transportation in India.
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Q26 short answer 2 marks
Why is there a pressing need to use non-conventional energy resources? Explain.
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Q29 short answer 3 marks
Explain any three effects of Non-Co-operation Movement on the Indian economy.
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Q29 short answer 3 marks
Why do people prefer to work in the organised sector? Explain any three reasons.
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Q30 short answer 3 marks
How was the Rowlatt Act opposed by the people of India? Explain with three examples.
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Q32 long answer 5 marks
European Governments were driven by a spirit of conservatism in 1815. Support this statement.
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Q33 long answer 5 marks
Explain any five effects of the revolution of the liberals in Europe in 1848.
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Q34 short answer 2 marks
How did the Belgian Government solve their ethnic problem ? Explain.
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Q34 short answer 1 mark
Explain the ethnic composition of Belgium.
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Q34 long answer 5 marks
How are industries contributing to the national economy? Explain.
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Q35 long answer 5 marks
Explain any five ways to reduce air and water pollution.
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Q35 short answer 1 mark
When was the first cotton mill set up in India ?
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Q35 short answer 1 mark
Name any two early industrialists of India.
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Q35 short answer 2 marks
How did many Indian entrepreneurs survive despite tight economic controls imposed by the British Gov
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Q36 long answer 5 marks
How does credit play a positive and a negative role ? Explain with examples.
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Q36 short answer 1 mark
Mention any two methods of traditional water-harvesting used in India.
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Q36 short answer 1 mark
How do people of Rajasthan utilise rainwater ?
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Q36 short answer 2 marks
Explain any two benefits of rainwater harvesting.
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Q37 short answer 1 mark
Name the state where Tuticorin sea port is located.
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Q37 short answer 1 mark
In which state is the Pune Software Technology Park located ?
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Q37 short answer 1 mark
Name the state where Bokaro coal mines are located.
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Name the state where Tehri dam is located.
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Q37 short answer 1 mark
Name the place where the Indian National Congress session was held in September, 1920.
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Q37 long answer 5 marks
What is a collateral ? Why is it a main reason to prevent the poor getting a loan from banks ? Explain.
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Q38 long answer 5 marks
Explain any five challenges faced by political parties in India.
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Q39 long answer 5 marks
Explain any five major functions of the political parties.
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Q48 short answer 1 mark
The place where Gandhiji broke the salt law.
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Q49 short answer 1 mark
The place where the session of the Indian National Congress was held in September, 1920.
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