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CBSE(NCERT) GRADE 10 SOCIAL SCIENCE 2024 SET3

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
Who among the following hosted the β€˜Vienna Congress’ in 1815 ?
a.
Chancellor Duke Metternich Correct Answer
b.
Ernst Renan
c.
William I
d.
Otto von Bismarck
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Chancellor Duke Metternich, an Austrian diplomat, hosted the Congress of Vienna in 1815. The purpose was to redraw the map of Europe after the defeat of Napoleon. Ernst Renan was a French philosopher, William I was the German Emperor, and Otto von Bismarck was the architect of German unification; none of them hosted this specific congress.
Q2 mcq 1 mark
Which one of the following religions emerged from eastern India and spread in several directions through intersecting points on the β€˜silk routes’ ?
a.
Hinduism
b.
Christianity
c.
Buddhism Correct Answer
d.
Jainism
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Buddhism originated in India and spread extensively throughout Asia via the silk routes, which facilitated the movement of travelers, traders, and monks who carried Buddhist teachings along with goods.
Q3 mcq 1 mark
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 Options :
a.
I, II, III, IV
b.
II, I, IV, III
c.
I, II, IV, III Correct Answer
d.
III, IV, II, I
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The chronological order is: II. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (April 1919), I. Formation of Khilafat Committee in Bombay (March 1919/early 1920), IV. Withdrawal of Non-Cooperation Movement (February 1922), III. Bardoli Satyagraha (1928). However, checking the options provided and standard NCERT timelines: Jallianwala Bagh occurred in April 1919, and the Khilafat Committee was formed in March 1919. Correct sequence: I (March 1919), II (April 1919), IV (1922), III (1928).
Q4 mcq 1 mark
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 β€˜Amar Jiban’.
a.
Pandita Ramabai
b.
Rashsundari Devi Correct Answer
c.
Tarabai Shinde
d.
Kailashbashini Debi
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Rashsundari Devi, a Bengali woman born in an orthodox household, wrote her autobiography 'Amar Jiban' in 1876, which was the first autobiography published in the Bengali language.
Q5 mcq 1 mark
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 Options :
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 Correct Answer
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Matching the National Parks with their respective states: Kaziranga is in Assam (i-b), Jim Corbett is in Uttarakhand (ii-c), Sunderbans is in West Bengal (iii-d), and Bandhavgarh is in Madhya Pradesh (iv-a). Thus, option (d) is correct.
Q6 mcq 1 mark
In which one of the following states is β€˜bamboo drip irrigation system’ prevalent ?
a.
Tamil Nadu
b.
West Bengal
c.
Meghalaya Correct Answer
d.
Odisha
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The 200-year-old system of tapping stream and spring water by using bamboo pipes is a traditional and highly efficient irrigation method prevalent in Meghalaya.
Q7 mcq 1 mark
Which one of the following is the highest β€˜bauxite’ producing state of India ?
a.
Maharashtra
b.
Jharkhand
c.
Gujarat
d.
Odisha Correct Answer
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Odisha is the largest bauxite producing state in India, accounting for more than 50% of the country's total bauxite production.
Q8 mcq 1 mark
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. Options :
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 I. Correct Answer
d.
Statements I and II are true, but II is not the correct explanation of I.
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Division of power is a fundamental principle of democracy as it prevents the concentration of power and ensures stability. By sharing power among different social groups, it reduces the potential for conflict, making Statement II the correct explanation of Statement I.
Q9 mcq 1 mark
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 Correct Answer
c.
Concurrent List – Forest and Communication
d.
Residuary Subjects – Computer Software and Trade
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Option (b) is correct because the State List includes items like Police, Agriculture, and Irrigation. Option (a) is incorrect because Commerce is in the Concurrent/State List, not Union. Option (c) is incorrect because Communication is a Union List subject. Option (d) is incorrect because while computer software falls under residuary, Trade is primarily in the State/Concurrent lists.
Q10 mcq 1 mark
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 government the right to intervene in religious matters for ensuring equality within religious communities.
a.
Only I, II and III are correct.
b.
Only I, II and IV are correct. Correct Answer
c.
Only I, III and IV are correct.
d.
Only II, III and IV are correct.
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Option (b) is correct. Statements I, II, and IV are accurate descriptions of Indian secularism. Statement III is incorrect because the Constitution explicitly prohibits discrimination based on religion (Article 15), so it is illegal, not legal.
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Q11 mcq 1 mark
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 and file income tax returns.
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Q12 mcq 1 mark
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) 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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Q13 mcq 1 mark
Which one of the following is a scheduled language as per the Constitution of India ?
a.
Bhojpuri
b.
Garhwali
c.
Nepali
d.
Rajasthani
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Q14 mcq 1 mark
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 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 I.
d.
Statements I and II are true, but II is not the correct explanation of I.
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Q15 mcq 1 mark
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 cooperative lender.
b.
The bank facilitates a debt-trap situation.
c.
The bank ensures a fair exchange of goods.
d.
The bank saves the farmer from debt-trap.
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Q16 mcq 1 mark
Look at the given picture. The work being done in the picture comes under which one of the following economic sectors ?
a.
Primary
b.
Secondary
c.
Tertiary
d.
Quaternary
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Q16 mcq 1 mark
Note : The following question is for the Visually Impaired Candidates only, in lieu of Q. No. 16. β€˜Floriculture’ comes under which one of the following sectors of the economy ?
a.
Primary
b.
Secondary
c.
Tertiary
d.
Quaternary
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Q17 mcq 1 mark
β€˜Floriculture’ comes under which one of the following sectors of the economy ?
a.
Primary
b.
Secondary
c.
Tertiary
d.
Quaternary
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Q17 mcq 1 mark
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. Options :
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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Q18 mcq 1 mark
Which one of the following is included in β€˜liberalization’ ?
a.
Promoting trade barriers
b.
Removing trade barriers
c.
Controlling the other country through trade
d.
Increasing import, export duty on goods
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Q19 mcq 1 mark
Which one of the following sectors has the highest share in employment in India ?
a.
Primary
b.
Secondary
c.
Tertiary
d.
Quaternary
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Q20 mcq 1 mark
Select the formal sources of credit from the given sources and choose the correct option. I. Bank II. Moneylender III. Cooperatives IV. Businessman Options :
a.
Only I and II
b.
Only II and III
c.
Only I and III
d.
Only I and IV
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Q21 short answer 2 marks
Why was the Indian subcontinent central to the flows of the trading network before the sixteenth century ? Explain.
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Q23 short answer 2 marks
Why was the need for decentralisation recognized in the Indian Constitution ? Explain.
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Q24 short answer 2 marks
β€˜β€˜Minerals occur in igneous and metamorphic rocks.’’ Explain the statement with example.
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Q24 short answer 2 marks
How have the developments in information and communication technology been the major factor to enable globalisation ? Explain.
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Q25 short answer 2 marks
β€˜β€˜The ocean waters contain vast quantities of minerals.’’ Explain the statement with example.
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Q26 short answer 3 marks
Describe any three impacts of globalisation on Indian agriculture.
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Q27 short answer 3 marks
Analyse any three challenges faced by political parties in India.
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Q28 short answer 3 marks
Explain the role of women in the Civil Disobedience Movement, with examples.
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Q28 short answer 3 marks
Describe any three characteristics of the Indian federal system.
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Q29 short answer 3 marks
Why has the issue of sustainability become essential for development in present times ? Explain with example.
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Q29 short answer 3 marks
How did the Indian folklore and symbols strengthen the idea of nationalism during the twentieth ?
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Q34 long answer 5 marks
Evaluate the role of Giuseppe Mazzini in the unification of the Italian Republic.
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Q34 short answer 2 marks
Which newspapers were encouraged during the 1780s ? Why were they encouraged ?
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Q34 short answer 1 mark
Why was James Augustus Hickey persecuted ?
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Q34 short answer 1 mark
In which language was β€˜Bengal Gazette’ edited by James Augustus Hickey published ?
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Q35 short answer 1 mark
In which international conference was β€˜Agenda-21’ accepted ?
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Q35 short answer 2 marks
Explain any two outcomes of the Summit.
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Q35 short answer 1 mark
Explain the meaning of sustainable development.
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Q35 long answer 5 marks
Evaluate the role of Otto von Bismarck in the unification of Germany.
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Q36 long answer 5 marks
β€˜β€˜Manufacturing sector is considered the backbone of development of the country.’’ Justify the statement.
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Q36 short answer 1 mark
How do β€˜Krishak Cooperatives’ secure funds for providing loans to their members ?
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Q36 short answer 1 mark
What are the different types of loans that β€˜Krishak Cooperatives’ offer to their members ?
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Q36 short answer 2 marks
Why are such cooperatives desirable in the rural areas ?
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Q37 short answer 1 mark
Name the state where Meenam Bakkam international airport is located.
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Q37 long answer 5 marks
β€˜β€˜Agriculture and Industry move hand in hand.’’ Justify the statement.
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Q37 short answer 1 mark
Name the state where Kandla sea port is located.
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Q37 short answer 1 mark
In which state is Namrup Thermal Power Plant located ?
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Q37 short answer 1 mark
Name the state where Bailadila iron ore mines are
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Q38 long answer 5 marks
Explain with examples the role of democracy in the reduction of inequality and poverty.
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Q39 long answer 5 marks
How is democracy a legitimate government ? Explain with examples.
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Q40 long answer 5 marks
Explain the differences between public and private sector of economic activities.
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Q41 long answer 5 marks
Explain the differences between the organised and unorganised sector of economic activities.
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Q51 short answer 1 mark
The place where the session of Indian National Congress was held in 1920.
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Q52 short answer 1 mark
The place where Gandhiji broke the salt law.
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Q53 short answer 1 mark
Bailadila – Iron ore Mines
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Q54 short answer 1 mark
Namrup – Thermal Power Plant
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Q55 short answer 1 mark
Kandla – Major Sea Port
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Q56 short answer 1 mark
Meenam Bakkam – International Airport
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Q58 short answer 3 marks
On the given political outline map of India, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols : (i) Bailadila – Iron ore Mines (ii) Namrup – Thermal Power Plant (iii) Kandla – Major Sea Port (iv) Meenam Bakkam – International Airport
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