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KIIT WORLD SCHOOL, SOHNA ROAD, GURUGRAM Sample Question Paper (2024-25) CLASS X- Social Science Time- 3 Hours M.M.-80 Marks General Instructions: 1. The question paper comprises Six Sections A, B, C, D, E and F. There are 37 questions in the Question paper. All questions are compulsory. 2. Section A From questions 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each. 3. Section B Question no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 40 words. 4. Section C contains Q.25 to Q.29 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words. 5. Section D Question no. 30 to 33 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words. 6. Section E Questions no from 34 to 36 are case based questions with three sub questions and are of 4 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 100 words. 7. Section F Question no. 37 is map based, carrying 5 marks with two parts, 37a from History (2 marks) and 37b from Geography (3 marks). 8. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions must be attempted. 9. A separate question has been provided for visually impaired candidates in lieu of questions having visual inputs, maps etc. Such questions are to be attempted by Visually impaired students only. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary 1 2 3 SECTION - A Section A consists of 20 questions of 1 mark each. Which of the following does the symbol crown of oak leaves stand for? (a) Freedom (b) Shows readiness to fight. (c) Willingness to make peace. (d) Heroism. At which place, Catholic priests printed the first Tamil book in 1579? (a) Cuttack (b) Cochin (c) Calcutta (d) Madras Mr. Nand Kishore works in organized sector. State which of the following facilities will he enjoy? 1 4 5 6 7 1. Regular wages 2. unpaid leaves 3. Job securities (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Only 1 and 3 (d) Only 1 and 2 The Salt March, or Dandi March, in 1930 was a pivotal moment in the Civil Disobedience Movement. Which of the following were objectives of the Salt March? 1. Protest against the salt tax imposed by the British 2. Demand for Purna Swaraj (complete independence) 3. Strengthening of the Swadeshi movement 4. Establishment of British dominance in Indian markets Options : (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1, 2, and 3 (c) 2 and 4 (d) 1 and 4 A country having high standard of living and a better environment in terms of health and safety is known as .. . Options (a) Under developed (b) Developing (c) Developed (d) Poor The Chipko Movement was a significant environmental movement in India. Analyze the following statements about the Chipko Movement: 1. It was a non-violent movement aimed at protecting forests from commercial logging. 2. The movement involved villagers physically hugging trees to prevent them from being cut down. 3. The Chipko Movement was initiated in the state of Rajasthan. 4. It led to the passing of stricter forest conservation laws in India. Options : (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 3 and 4 only There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes provided below: Assertion (A): Democracies are based on political equality Reason(R): All individuals have equal say in electing representatives. 2 (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) (b) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (c) (A)is correct but (R) is wrong (d) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct 8 Consider the following statements: Statement I: Monsoon is the main source of irrigation in India. Statement II: The Green Revolution increased agricultural production through the use of highyielding varieties of seeds and fertilizers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) Only I is correct. (b) Only II is correct. (c) Both I and II are correct. (d) Neither I nor II is correct. 9 Which of the following statement/s is correct with reference to the language policy of India? 1. Hindi has been given the status of official language in the Constitution of India. 2. German has been given the status of co-official language in the Constitution of India. 3. 20 languages are included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India. (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Only 2 and 3 (d) All 1, 2 and 3 10 The principle of majoritarianism was adopted in Sri Lanka, leading to civil strife. Which of the following were reasons for the Tamil protests in Sri Lanka? 1. Denial of equal political rights 2. Discrimination in jobs and education 3. The use of Sinhala as the official language 4. Equal treatment of all linguistic groups Options : (a) 1, 2, and 3 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 1, 3, and 4 (d) 2 and 4 11 You are a citizen of a country that has a democratic form of government. You want to ensure that the system of power-sharing in your country is effective and that no one branch of government has absolute power. Which of the following measures would best meet this goal? (a) All power is concentrated in the hands of the legislature only. (b) Power is divided between the central government and the states or provinces, with each level having its own sphere of influence. (c) Power is separated among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, with each branch having its own responsibilities and powers. (d) Power is shared among different levels of government, such as the national, regional, and local governments, with each level having some degree of autonomy. 3 12 Secularism in India means that the state does not promote any one _______, and citizens are free to practice, propagate, and profess their religious beliefs. (a) Language (b) Religion (c) Political party (d) Culture 13 Which among the following is an example/s of Tiger reserve project in India? 1. Manas Tiger Reserve 2. Periyar Tiger Reserve 3. Corbett National Park (a) Only 1 and 2 (b) Only 2 and 3 (c) Only 1 and 3 (d) All 1, 2 and 3 14 Match Column - A with Column - B and choose the correct option: Column-A (River) Column-B (Dam) A. Mahanadi 1. Sardar Sarovar B. Narmada 2. Hirakud C. Chambal 3. Salal D. Chenab 4. Rana Pratap Sagar Options: (a) A - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1 (b) A - 3, B - 4, C - 1, D - 2 (c) A - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3 (d) A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4 15 Which of the following forest conservation strategies do NOT directly involve community participation? (a) Joint Forest management (b) Chipko Movement . (c) Beej Bachao Andolan (d) Demarcation of Wildlife sanctuaries 16 Per capita income is often used to compare countries levels of development. Which of the following statements about per capita income are correct? 1. It is the total income of the country divided by its population. 2. It does not reflect income inequalities within a country. 3. It is a reliable indicator of the quality of life. 4. Higher per capita income always leads to better development. Options : (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 4 (c) 3 and 4 (d) Only 1 17 Underemployment or disguised unemployment is prevalent in the _______ sector, where more people are employed than actually required. (a) Tertiary (b) Primary (c) Secondary (d) Manufacturing 4 18 When was United Kingdom of Great Britain formed? A. 1707 B. 1710 C. 1740 D. 1857 19 Which of the following statements Is correct keeping the requirement of formation of government in view. Statement i: It is possible for independent candidates to form a government. Statement ii: Government formation is exclusively reserved for political parties. Statement iii: The formation of government is limited to only elected political parties. Statement iv: Government can only be formed by political parties that are elected and hold a majority. Options: a. Statement i and ii are right. b. Statement i, ii and iii are right. c. Statement iii is right. d. Only statement iv is right. 20 The two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option: Assertion (A): The oldest book of Japan, The Diamond Sutra was published in 868 AD. Reason (R): Johann Gutenberg was a French traveller. Option: A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A). B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A). C. Assertion (A) is correct but Reason (R) is incorrect. D. Assertion (A) is incorrect but Reason (R) is correct. SECTION - B Very Short Answer Question (4 2 = 8) 21 Why is communalism dangerous for any country? 22 Non-renewable resources are limited and can be exhausted. Justify this statement with suitable examples. 23 Democracy promotes social justice and equality. Justify the statement with suitable arguments. OR Economic development is linked to democratic governance. Explain the relationship between democracy and economic growth. 5 24 Mr. Palani is from Tamil N du, wishes to cultivate either Tea or Wheat. Which one of the crops out of the two can he cultivate in his state? Substantiate your answer with any two reasons. SECTION - C Short Answer Based Question (5 3 = 15) 25 Explain the advantages (any three) of Self Help Groups. 26 Mr Pawan, a village head wanted to create more job opportunities to increase the income of the people of his village under MNREGA act, Suggest any three activities, so that Mr Pawan could initiate in his village. 27 'Democracy establishes an accountable, responsible and legitimate governance system.' Analyse the statement. 28 Power sharing promotes equality among different groups in society. Explain the statement by giving any three examples. 29 (a) Describe the geographical conditions necessary for the production of rice. OR (b) Describe the geographical conditions necessary for the production of wheat. SECTION - D Long Answer Based Question (4 5 = 20) 30 (a) What do you understand by coalition government? Describe the role of coalition governments in Indian Democracy? OR (b) Explain the challenges faced by political parties presently. 31 Anil learns that water resources are unevenly distributed in India. What factors contribute to the uneven distribution of water resources, and how can this issue be addressed? OR Vimla s village practices traditional methods of irrigation that waste water. What modern irrigation methods can be adopted to improve water-use efficiency? 32 (a) Suggest some measures for land conservation. OR (b) Describe the importance of sustainable development. 33 (a) Analyse the functions of the Reserve Bank in India. OR (b) The rural sector is still dependent on the informal sector for credit. Examine the statement. SECTION - E Case Based Questions (3 4 = 12) 34 Read the given extract and answer the following questions. What we know today as Germany, Italy and Switzerland were divided into kingdoms, duchies and cantons whose rulers had their autonomous territories. Eastern and Central Europe were under autocratic monarchies within the territories of which lived diverse 6 peoples. They did not see themselves as sharing a collective identity or a common culture. Often, they even spoke different languages and belonged to different ethnic groups. The Habsburg Empire that ruled over Austria-Hungary, for example, was a patchwork of many different regions and peoples. It included the Alpine regions- The Tyrol, Austria and the Sudetenland as well as Bohemia, Where the aristocracy was predominantly Germanspeaking, It also Included the Italian-speaking provinces of Lombardy and Venetia. In Hungary, half of the population spoke Magyar while the other Half spoke a variety of dialects. In Galicia, the aristocracy spoke Polish. Besides these three dominant groups, there also lived within The boundaries of the empire, a mass of subject peasant peoples Bohemians and Slovaks to the north, Slovenes in Carniola, Croats To the south, and Roumans to the east in Transylvania. Such differences did not easily promote a sense of political unity. The only tie binding these diverse groups together was a common allegiance to the emperor. 34.1. What is meant by absolute monarchy? 34.2. Which social group uses Polish language? 34.3. What factors helped in promoting the sense of collective identity in Europe? 35 Read the given extract and answer the following questions. The Government in India buys wheat and rice from farmers at a fair price . This it stores in its godowns and sells at a lower price to consumers through ration shops. The government has to bear some of the cost. In this way, the government supports both farmers and consumers. There are a large number of activities which are the primary responsibility of the government. The government must spend on these. Providing health and education facilities for all is one example. Running proper schools and providing quality education, particularly elementary education, is the duty of the government. India s size of illiterate population is one of the largest in the world. Similarly, we know that nearly half of India s children are malnourished and a quarter of them are critically ill. The infant mortality rate of Odisha (40) or Madhya Pradesh (48) is higher than some of the poorest regions of the world. Government also needs to pay attention to aspects of human development such as availability of safe drinking water, housing facilities for the poor and food and nutrition. It is also the duty of the government to take care of the poorest and most ignored regions of the country through increased spending in such areas. Questions : 35.1. Why is there a need of public sector in an economy? 35.2. Give some examples of public sector. 35.3. Differentiate between the private and public sectors 36 Study the sources given below and answer the questions that follows: Over a long time (more than hundred years), and especially because new methods of manufacturing were introduced, factories came up and started expanding. Those people who had earlier worked on farms, now began to work in factories in large numbers. People began to use many more goods that were produced in factories at cheap rates. Secondary 7 sector gradually became the most important in total production and employment. Hence, over time, a shift had taken place. This means that the importance of the sectors had changed. The unorganised sector is characterised by small and scattered units which are largely outside the control of the government. There are rules and regulations, but these are not followed. Jobs here are low-paid and often not regular. There is no provision for overtime, paid leave, holidays, leave due to sickness etc. Employment is not secure. People can be asked to leave without any reason. When there is less work, such as during some seasons, some people may be asked to leave. A lot also depends on the whims of the employer. This sector includes a large number of people who are employed on their own doing small jobs such as selling on the street or doing repair work. Similarly, farmers work on their own and hire labourers as and when they require. More than half of the workers in the country are working in the primary sector, mainly in agriculture, producing only a quarter of the GDP. In contrast to this, the secondary and tertiary sectors produce three fourth of the products whereas they employ less than half of the people. Does this mean that the workers in agriculture are not producing as much as they could? What it means is that there are more people in ag-riculture than is necessary. So, even if you move a few people out, production will not be affected. In other words, workers in agricultural sector are underemployed. Question : 1. This means that the importance of the sectors had changed. Which sector has lost its prior importance? 2. Why do most people engage in unorganized sector in spite of it s bad working conditions? 3. What it means is that there are more people in agriculture than is necessary. So, even if you move a few people out, production will not be affected . What type of employment or unemployment situation is referred by this statement? SECTION-F Map Skill Based Question (Q 37a and 37b) 2+3=5 37 (a) Two places A and B have been marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify these places with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them: (i) The place where Mahatma Gandhi broke the salt law. (ii) Identify the place, where the Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred. (b) On the same outline map of India locate and label any 3 of the following with suitable symbols. i. Vishakhapatnam port ii. A dam built on river Chenab in India. iii. Indira Gandhi International Airport iv. Paradwip port 8 9
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