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CBSE(NCERT) GRADE 10 SOCIAL SCIENCE 2023 SET3

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
Which type of government is likely to be more acceptable to the people in the world ?
a.
Democratic Correct Answer
b.
Military
c.
Dictatorship
d.
Theocratic
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Democratic governments are most acceptable because they are based on the principle of political equality, provide dignity to citizens, and allow for the peaceful resolution of conflicts. Military, Dictatorship, and Theocratic governments lack popular participation and accountability, making them less acceptable in the modern world.
Q2 mcq 1 mark
Why did the Indian government liberalize trade regulations in 1991 ?
a.
Government wanted foreign exchange equivalent to Correct Answer
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In 1991, India faced a severe balance of payments crisis. The government liberalized trade regulations to encourage foreign investment, increase competition among domestic producers, and improve the quality of goods, ultimately aiming to stabilize the economy and increase foreign exchange reserves.
Q3 mcq 1 mark
Which one of the following sectors contribute highest in the GDP of India ?
a.
Primary
b.
Secondary
c.
Tertiary Correct Answer
d.
Quaternary
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The Tertiary sector (Service sector) contributes the highest percentage to India's GDP. While the primary sector employs the largest portion of the workforce, the economic value generated by services like banking, IT, and transportation has overtaken the primary and secondary sectors.
Q4 mcq 1 mark
Which of the following countries has better rank in Human Development Index ?
a.
Afghanistan
b.
Myanmar
c.
India Correct Answer
d.
Nepal
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Based on recent Human Development Index (HDI) reports, India generally holds a higher rank compared to its immediate neighbors mentioned (Afghanistan, Myanmar, and Nepal), as it has made greater progress in life expectancy, literacy rates, and per capita income.
Q5 mcq 1 mark
Which of the following is correctly matched ?
a.
Alluvial Soil - Consist of sand and silt Correct Answer
b.
Black Soil - Salt content is high
c.
Arid Soil - Diffusion of iron in crystalline
d.
Laterite Soil - Made up of Lava flows
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Alluvial soil is formed by the deposition of sediments brought by rivers and consists of various proportions of sand, silt, and clay. Black soil is not defined by salt content, Arid soil is not defined by iron diffusion, and Laterite soil is formed by leaching, not lava flows.
Q6 mcq 1 mark
Match the column - 1 with column - 2 and choose the correct option :
a.
1 3 2 Correct Answer
b.
3 2 1
c.
2 3 1
d.
1 2 3
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Option (a) is the correct logical matching sequence for the items typically presented in this NCERT syllabus table regarding geography or economics topics.
Q7 mcq 1 mark
Which one of the following is an example of the Ferrous Metal ?
a.
Copper
b.
Tin
c.
Bauxite
d.
Nickel Correct Answer
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Ferrous minerals contain iron. Nickel is a ferrous metal, whereas Copper, Tin, and Bauxite (the ore of Aluminum) are examples of non-ferrous minerals as they do not contain iron.
Q8 mcq 1 mark
Who among the following improved the steam engine ?
a.
James Watt Correct Answer
b.
Thomas Edison
c.
Benjamin Franklin
d.
Alexander Fleming
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James Watt improved the Newcomen steam engine in 1764, making it more efficient and suitable for industrial use. This invention was a primary driver of the Industrial Revolution. Thomas Edison, Benjamin Franklin, and Alexander Fleming are associated with electricity, electricity experiments, and antibiotics, respectively.
Q9 mcq 1 mark
There were three important developments that greatly shrank the pre-modern world. Identify the incorrect one from the following options :
a.
The flow of trade
b.
The flow of labour
c.
The flow of capital
d.
The flow of technology Correct Answer
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In the context of the pre-modern world, historians identify three main flows: trade, labour, and capital. 'Technology' as a factor that 'shrank' the world is a modern era concept, making it the incorrect option among the three traditional flows.
Q10 mcq 1 mark
Which one of the following aspects was common among the writings of Kailashbashini Debi, Tarabai Shinde and Pandita Ramabai ?
a.
Demanded economic equality for masses.
b.
Highlighted the experiences of women. Correct Answer
c.
Raised awareness about cultural heritage.
d.
Motivated Indians for their national freedom.
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Kailashbashini Debi, Tarabai Shinde, and Pandita Ramabai were prominent writers who used their literature to highlight the social injustices, hardships, and lived experiences of women in patriarchal Indian society. They were not primarily focused on economic equality for all, national freedom, or general cultural heritage.
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Q11 mcq 1 mark
Arrange the following in chronological order and choose the correct option : (I) Napoleonic wars (II) The Treaty of Vienna (III) Greek Struggle for Independence (IV) Slav Nationalism in Ottoman Empire
a.
III, II, I and IV
b.
I, II, III and IV
c.
IV, III, II and I
d.
IV, II, III and I
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Q12 mcq 1 mark
Which one of the following countries has two party system ?
a.
China
b.
Russia
c.
America
d.
India
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Q13 mcq 1 mark
Identify the administrative level of Indian Government with the help of the information given in the box and choose the correct option : 1. Power shared between Central to Local Government. 2. The State Governments are required to share some powers and revenue with them. 3. It is called a three tier government.
a.
Dictatorial System
b.
Unitary Federal System
c.
Decentralized System
d.
Imperialistic System
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Q14 mcq 1 mark
Match column - A with column - B and choose the correct option : (I) Banks 1. Concurrent List (II) Agriculture 2. Union List (III) Education 3. State List (IV) Computer 4. Residuary Subjects
a.
I-4, II-3, III-1, IV-2
b.
I-3, II-4, III-1, IV-2
c.
I-2, II-3, III-1, IV-4
d.
I-4, II-2, III-1, IV-3
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Q15 mcq 1 mark
Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option : Assertion (A) : Sri Lanka adopted ‘Tamil’ as the official language of the State. Reason (R) : The Govt. of Sri Lanka adopted a series of majoritarian measures.
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.
(A) is true but (R) is false.
d.
(A) is false but (R) is true.
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Q16 mcq 1 mark
Consider the following statements on Power Sharing and choose the correct option : (I) Majoritarianism is the real spirit of democracy. (II) It creates balance and harmony in different groups. (III) It reduces the possibility of conflict among social groups. (IV) Power sharing is the essence of democracy.
a.
I, II and III
b.
II, III and IV
c.
I, III and IV
d.
I, II and IV
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Q18 mcq 1 mark
Which one of the following is a developmental goal of the factory workers ?
a.
Better wages
b.
Better technology
c.
More hours of work
d.
More labour work
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Q19 mcq 1 mark
Read the following data and answer the question that follow: (Some comparative Data on Haryana, Kerala and Bihar - Infant Mortality Rate, Literacy Rate, Net Attendance Ratio). How much is the Net Absence Ratio of Haryana ? Choose the appropriate option from the following :
a.
39
b.
27
c.
38
d.
18
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Q20 mcq 1 mark
Read the following statements about Human Development and choose the correct option : (I) It is the composite Index prepared by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). (II) Parameters to measure it are Longevity, Literacy and Per Capita Income. (III) Countries are ranked according to Developed and Low Developing countries. (IV) World Bank also prepares report of Human Development on the basis of Quality of Life.
a.
I and II
b.
II and III
c.
I and III
d.
II and IV
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Q20 short answer 2 marks
State the names and countries of the two hostile groups that turned each other in the First World War.
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Q21 short answer 2 marks
Differentiate between Fixed and Floating exchange rate.
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Q22 short answer 2 marks
Why does the textile industry occupy unique position in the Indian economy. Explain.
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Q23 short answer 2 marks
“Women face discrimination in various ways in our society.” Explain any two ways.
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Q24 short answer 2 marks
“Different persons can have different developmental goals.” Support the statement with an example.
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Q25 short answer 3 marks
Explain the role of Otto Von Bismark in the Unification of Germany.
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Q26 short answer 3 marks
How is information technology connected with globalization ? Explain.
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Q27 short answer 3 marks
Explain any three institutional reforms taken for the development of Indian agriculture.
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Q28 short answer 3 marks
Explain the merits of Multi Party System.
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Q29 short answer 3 marks
Compare the employment conditions prevailing in the organized and unorganized sector.
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Q30 short answer 3 marks
Explain how ‘Tertiary Sector’ is different from other sectors.
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Q31 long answer 5 marks
“Mahatma Gandhi found in salt a powerful symbol that could unite the nation.” Examine the statement in context of Civil Disobedience Movement.
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Q32 long answer 5 marks
Examine the progress of the Civil Disobedience Movement among different strata of society.
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Q33 long answer 5 marks
Explain the rapid transformation in the communication sector in the modern times.
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Q34 long answer 5 marks
Explain the characteristics of International trade of India.
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Q35 long answer 5 marks
“Democracy stands much superior to any other forms of governments in promoting dignity and freedom of the individual.” Support the statement with arguments.
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Q36 long answer 5 marks
“Democracy produces an accountable, responsive and legitimate government.” Support the statement with arguments.
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Q37 long answer 5 marks
Justify the role of ‘Self Help Groups’ in the rural economy.
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Q38 long answer 5 marks
“Cheap and affordable credit is crucial for the country’s development.” Justify the statement.
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Q39 short answer 1 mark
(I) Why is water harvesting system a viable alternative ?
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Q40 short answer 1 mark
(II) Describe the process of ‘rooftop rainwater harvesting.’
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Q41 short answer 2 marks
(III) Mention any two methods adopted by ancient India for water conservation.
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Q42 short answer 1 mark
Explain the importance of language diversity in India.
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Q43 short answer 1 mark
Differentiate between Scheduled and Non-Scheduled Languages.
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Q44 short answer 2 marks
‘The fusion of languages has united the country into one cultural entity.’ Explain the statement with an example.
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Q45 short answer 1 mark
Explain the main reason of publishing newspaper by Krishnaji ?
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Q46 short answer 1 mark
How was the task of native newspaper and political association seen identical to the role of opposition ?
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Q47 short answer 2 marks
Analyze the reasons of popularity of newspapers during 19th century.
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Q48 short answer 1 mark
Two places A and B have been marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify them with the help of given information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them. (a) The place where Mahatma Gandhi started Satyagraha for Indigo peasants.
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Q49 short answer 1 mark
The place where the session of Indian National Congress held in December, 1920.
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Q50 short answer 1 mark
Tehri Dam
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Q51 short answer 1 mark
Naraura Atomic Power Station
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Q52 short answer 1 mark
Pune Software Technology Park
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Q53 short answer 1 mark
Haldia Sea Port
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Q54 short answer 1 mark
Name the place where Mahatma Gandhi started Satyagraha for Indigo peasants.
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Q55 short answer 1 mark
Name the State where Naraura Nuclear Plant is located.
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Q56 short answer 1 mark
Name the State where Tehri Dam is located.
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Q57 short answer 1 mark
Name the State where Mumbai Software Technology Park is located.
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Q58 short answer 1 mark
Name the State where Haldia Sea Port is located.
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