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KARNATAKA STATE BOARD CLASS 10TH SOCIAL SCIENCE 2025

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
The policy of not joining any power bloc is
a.
Blue water policy
b.
Racial discrimination policy
c.
Non-Alignment policy Correct Answer
d.
Human Rights policy
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The Non-Alignment policy is the foreign policy of a nation that chooses not to join any military power bloc (such as NATO or the Warsaw Pact during the Cold War). Blue water policy refers to naval strategy, racial discrimination is a human rights violation, and the Human Rights policy concerns fundamental freedoms.
Q2 mcq 1 mark
The progress of Horticultural field is called as
a.
Yellow Revolution
b.
Golden Revolution Correct Answer
c.
Blue Revolution
d.
Red Revolution
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The Golden Revolution refers to the period of rapid increase in the production of horticultural products including fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Yellow revolution relates to oilseeds, Blue to fisheries, and Red to meat/tomato production.
Q3 mcq 1 mark
The reason to call β€˜Mumbai’ as Manchester of India is
a.
It has highest cotton mills Correct Answer
b.
It is the centre of Information Technology
c.
It is famous for Sugar industry
d.
It is famous for Aluminium industry
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Mumbai is known as the Manchester of India primarily due to its high concentration of cotton textile mills, similar to the industrial city of Manchester in the UK. The other options refer to sectors like IT, sugar, or aluminium, which are not the basis for this specific title.
Q4 mcq 1 mark
Unorganised workers among the following are
a.
Domestic servants Correct Answer
b.
Police
c.
Bank employees
d.
Insurance employees
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Domestic servants belong to the unorganised sector as they lack job security, fixed working hours, or formal social security benefits. Police, bank employees, and insurance employees are part of the organised sector, governed by formal rules and regulations.
Q5 mcq 1 mark
In order to provide separate representation for Muslims β€œSeparate Electorate College” was created by
a.
Charter Act of 1833
b.
Indian Councils Act of 1892
c.
Government of India Act of 1935
d.
Indian Councils Act of 1909 Correct Answer
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The Indian Councils Act of 1909, also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, introduced the system of separate electorates for Muslims in India. The other acts listed introduced different political or administrative reforms at different times.
Q6 mcq 1 mark
Non-planned expenditure among the following is
a.
Agricultural expenditure
b.
Transport expenditure
c.
Defence expenditure Correct Answer
d.
Educational expenditure
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Defence expenditure is considered non-planned expenditure because it is recurring and fixed by the government's obligations rather than tied to specific development project schemes. Agriculture, transport, and education are typically part of plan expenditures meant for economic development.
Q7 mcq 1 mark
In the case of compensation to the consumers more than Rs. 10 crore, the complaint has to be submitted to
a.
The District Commission
b.
The State Commission
c.
The Taluk Commission
d.
The National Commission Correct Answer
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According to the Consumer Protection Act (as amended), the National Commission has the jurisdiction to handle complaints where the value of goods or services paid as compensation exceeds Rs. 10 crore. District Commissions handle up to Rs. 1 crore, and State Commissions handle between Rs. 1 crore and Rs. 10 crore.
Q8 mcq 1 mark
β€˜Mahad Tank’ and β€˜Kalaram’ movements were started by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar to
a.
prove that the untouchables had been denied basic facilities Correct Answer
b.
work towards the progress of agricultural labours
c.
demand for the separate electoral constituencies for untouchables
d.
publish β€˜Prabuddha Bharata’ and β€˜Mukanayaka’
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The Mahad Tank Satyagraha and the Kalaram Temple entry movement were launched by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar to assert the right of untouchables to access basic public facilities like drinking water and religious sites, highlighting the social discrimination they faced.
Q9 short answer 1 mark
Which place has recorded the highest temperature in our country ?
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Ganganagar in Rajasthan has recorded the highest temperature in our country.
Q10 short answer 1 mark
What is female foeticide ?
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Female foeticide is the practice of aborting a female foetus after sex determination, driven by a social preference for male children.
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Q11 short answer 1 mark
In which type of Bank account any number of transations can be made in a day ?
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Why is Decentralisation of power needed ?
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Which section of our constitution prohibits the practice of untouchability ?
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What is public administration according to Woodrow Wilson ?
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Where is Teen Murthi Haifa Chowk located ?
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Who is known as β€˜Iron man of India’ ?
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Q17 short answer 2 marks
What are the measures undertaken to eliminate discrimination of gender minorities?
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What are the functions of UNESCO ?
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How are mobs different from riots ?
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How can we prevent child marriage ?
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How did the battle of Buxar make the British the real power holders of Bengal ?
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How was Goa liberated from the Portuguese ?
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What are the differences between GIS and GPS ?
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What are the outstanding achievements of ISRO ?
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Q23 short answer 2 marks
Name the housing programmes taken up by the Government for shelterless people.
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How is Entrepreneurship a creative activity ?
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Q25 long answer 3 marks
Explain the social reforms of Swamy Dayananda Saraswathi.
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Q25 long answer 3 marks
Explain the conditions of Subsidiary Alliance.
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Q26 long answer 3 marks
Forests are most useful sources. Justify.
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Q26 long answer 3 marks
Multi-purpose river valley projects are very essential for the development of the nation. Justify.
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Q27 long answer 3 marks
What are the objectives of Five Year Plans ?
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Q27 long answer 3 marks
Which are the Non-tax revenue sources of Central Government ?
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Q28 long answer 3 marks
What are the methods to be followed to file a case in the Consumer Court ?
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Q29 long answer 3 marks
What were the results of the World War II ?
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Q30 long answer 3 marks
How did the British land tax system exploit Indian farmers ?
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Q31 long answer 3 marks
Make a list of programmes implemented to eradicate illiteracy.
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What are the effects of child labour ?
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Q33 long answer 3 marks
How can the soil erosion be prevented ?
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Q34 long answer 4 marks
Explain the achievements of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV.
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Q34 long answer 4 marks
Explain the causes for the failure of the first war of Indian Independence.
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β€œThe role of Subhash Chandra Bose in the freedom struggle of India is a milestone.” Justify.
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Explain the achievements of United Nations.
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Explain the causes for the floods.
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Q38 short answer 5 marks
In the outline map of India provided to you, mark any five among the following : a) Coromandel Coast b) $82^{\circ} 30'$ Eastern longitude c) Hirakud d) Rana Pratap Sagar e) River Narmada f) Kanyakumari g) Vishakhapatnam.
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What are the uses of Himalayan Mountains ?
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