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CBSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Social Science Set 3 with Solutions
Time : 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions
- Question paper comprises five Sections – A, B, C, D, and E. There are 37 questions in the question paper. All questions are compulsory.
- Section A – From questions 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
- Section B – Questions no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 40 words.
- 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.
- Section D – Questions no. 30 to 33 are long answer-type questions. carrying marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words
- Section-E – Questions no. from 34 to 36 are case-based questions with three sub-questions and are of 4 marks each.
- 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).
- 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 have to be attempted.
- In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.
Section – A (20×1=20 Marks)
Multiple Choice Questions
Question 1.
Identify the characteristics of Cavour among the following and choose the correct option: [1]
(i) He was an Italian statesman
(ii) He spoke French much better than Italian
(iii) He was a tactful diplomat
(iv) He belonged to a Royal family
Options:
(A) Only 1 and 2 are correct
(B) Only 1, 2 and 3 are correct
(C) Only 2, 3 and 4 are correct
(D) Only 1, 2 and 4 are correct
Answer:
(B) Only 1, 2 and 3 are correct
Explanation: Cavour was the Chief Minister of Sardinia-Piedmont. He was an Italian statesman but he did not belong to a Royal family. He was born in Turin during Napoleonic rule, family which had acquired estates during the French occupation.
Question 2.
Which among the following was incorporated in England with the Act of Union 1707? (1)
(a) Scotland
(b) Northern Ireland
(c) Wales
(d) Ireland
Answer:
(a) Scotland
Question 3.
There is enough for everybody’s need and not for anybody’s greed”. Who said this? [1]
(A) Jawaharlal Nehru
(B) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
(C) M. K. Gandhi
(D) Sunder Lai Bahuguna
Answer:
(C) M. K. Gandhi
Explanation: According to Gandhiji, the greedy and selfish individuals, and exploitative nature of modem technology are the root cause for resource depletion at the global level.
Question 4.
Identify the soil with the help of the clues given below. (1)
It is found in the Deccan trap and comprises lava flows.
It develops deep cracks during the hot summer, which develops in soil aeration.
(a) Forest soil
(b) Black soil
(c) Latente soil
(d) Yellow soil
Answer:
(b) Black soil
Question 5.
When was Project Tiger launched? [1]
(A) 1972
(B) 1973
(C) 1974
(D) 1975
Answer:
(B) 1973
Explanation: Project Tiger has been the largest species conservation initiative of its kind in the world.
Question 6.
Fill in the blanks. (1)
Event | Year |
Mahatma Gandhi returned to India | 1915 |
Khilafat Committee formed | ? |
(a) 1919
(b) 1918
(c) 1917
(d) 1929
Answer:
(a) 1919
Question 7.
At the initial stages of development, which one of the following sectors was the most important economic activity? [1]
(A) Primary
(C) Tertiary
(B) Secondary
(D) Quaternary
Answer:
(A) Primary
Explanation: At initial stages of development, primary sector was the most important in economic activity because it is the sector in which raw material is processed into valuable finished products. Industries that manufacture finished products from primary material are called manufacturing industries and they are also called the backbone of our country.
Question 8.
There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes given below. (1)
Assertion (A) Rabi crops are sown at the start of the winter and harvested in spring.
Reason (R) Rabi crops are grown in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, etc.
Codes
(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
Answer:
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
Question 9.
The textile industry is primarily concerned with the design, production and distribution of yam, cloth and clothing. [1]
Identify the contribution of the textile industry to India’s GDP from the options given below.
(A) 20%
(B) 15%
(C) 4%
(D) 10%
Answer:
(C) 4%
Question 10.
As a citizen of a country with a democratic form of government, what measure would effectively ensure power-sharing and prevent any branch of government from having absolute power? Which of the following measures would best meet this goal? (1)
(a) Central Government holds all power and has ultimate authority in all matters.
(b) Power is divided between Central Government and State/Provincial Governments, with each level having its distinct areas of influence.
(c) The power of government are separated into Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches, each with distinct responsibilities and authority.
(d) Power is shared among multiple levels of government, with each level possessing some degree of independent decision-making power.
Answer:
(c) Power is separated among the Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches with each branch having its responsibilities and powers.
Question 11.
There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes provided below: [1]
Assertion (A): Folklores give a picture of traditional culture, it helps in discovering a national identity and restoring a sense of pride in one’s past.
Reason (R): Nationalism spreads when people discover some unity that binds them together.
(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 correct but (R) is wrong.
(D) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct
Answer:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Question 12.
The following symbol “crown of oak leaves”, represents which of the following qualities? (1)
(a) Freedom
(b) Shows readiness to flight
(c) Willingness to make peace
(d) Heroism
Answer:
(d) Heroism
Question 13.
Consider the statements given below and choose the correct answer: [1]
Assertion (A): Tidal energy is a renewable source of energy.
Reason (R): Tidal energy is produced by the surge of ocean waters during the rise and fall of tides.
(A) Statement (i) is correct and (ii) is incorrect.
(B) Statement (i) is incorrect and (ii) is correct
(C) Both (i) & (ii) are incorrect
(D) Both (i) & (ii) are correct
Answer:
(A) Statement (i) is correct and (ii) is incorrect.
Explanation: Tidal energy is a renewable energy as it powered by the natural rise and fall of ocean tides and currents.
Question 14.
Arrange the following events in chronological order. (1)
I. Paper reached Europe from China
II. Buddhist missionaries from China introduced hand-printing technology into Japan
III. Marco Polo brought Woodblock printing technology into Europe from China
IV. Printing is done in China by rubbing paper against the inked surface of wooden blocks
Codes
(a) IV, II, III, I
(b) IV, II, I, III
(c) III, H, IV, I
(d) II, Ill, I, IV
Answer:
(b) IV, II, I, III
Question 15.
Analyze the information given below, considering one of the following correct options: [1]
It includes subjects of common interest to both the Union Government as well as the State Governments,
such as education, forest, trade unions, marriage, adoption and succession. Both the Union as well as the State Governments can make laws on the subjects mentioned in this list.
(A) Concurrent List
(B) Union List
(C) State List
(D) Government ist
Answer:
(A) Concurrent List
Explanation; The Concurrent List contains subjects of common interest to both the Union as well as the States. The Concurrent List aims to ensure uniformity across the country where independently both Centre and State can legislate.
Question 16.
“M gave his friend clues to identify the ideal type of soil for growing cotton. Which of the following clues provided by “M” would be the most useful in identifying the ideal type of soil for cotton cultivation? (1)
Clues
I. It is well-known for its capacity to hold moisture.
II. It turns yellow when it is hydrated.
III. It is rich in phosphoric content.
IV It is a well-drained loamy soil.
(a) Clue I
(b) Clue I and III
(c) Clue I and II
(d) Cluc IV
Answer:
(a) Clue I
Question 17.
Analyze the information given below, considering one of the following correct options: [1]
This crop is known as the golden fibre. It grows well on well-drained fertile soils in the flood plains where soils are renewed every year. A high temperature is required during the time of its growth. West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Odisha and Meghalaya are the major producer of this crop. It is used in making gunny bags, mats, ropes, yam, carpets and other artefacts. Due to its high cost, it is losing market to synthetic fibres and packing materials, particularly nylon.
(A) Jute
(B) Cotton
(C) Rubber
(D) Silk
Answer:
(A) Jute
Question 18.
Eliminating government-set restrictions or barriers is known as ……………………. . (1)
(a) free trade
(b) favourable trade
(c) investment
(d) liberalisation
Answer:
(d) liberalisation
Question 19.
Name the industry which is self-reliant and complete in the value chain, i.e. from raw material to the highest value-added products. [1]
(A) Agriculture industry
(B) Textile industry
(C) Light industry
(D) Heavy industry
Answer:
(B) Textile industry
Explanation: The textile industry is the only industry in the country that is self-reliant and complete in the value chain.
Question 20.
There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes given below. (1)
Assertion (A) Political parties play a major role in making laws for the country.
Reason (R) No law can become a bill unless the majority parties support it.
Codes
(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
Answer:
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
Section – B (2×4=8 Marks)
Very Short Answer Questions
Question 21.
Study the map of Italy thoroughly and tell what it depicts. [2]
Answer:
The map shows the year in which different regions became part of a unified Italy. During the middle of the nineteenth century, Italy was divided into seven states, of which only one, Sardinia-Piedmont, was ruled by an Italian princely house. During the 1830s, Giuseppe Mazzini sought to put together a coherent program for a unitary Italian Republic.
Question 22.
How do money and muscle power play an important role in elections? Explain. (2)
Answer:
Money and muscle power play an important role in elections in the following ways
Role of money and muscle power in parties especially during elections is growing.
Parties tend to nominate those candidates who have or can raise money.
Or
What is meant by ‘regional political party’? State the conditions required to be recognised as a ‘regional political party’. (1+1) (2)
Answer:
A regional political party is a political party that operates its political functions within a small geographic area.
Conditions required for a party to be recognized as a regional political party are
A party that secures at least six percent of the total votes in an election to the Legislative Assembly of a state.
Wins at least two seats in the Legislative Assembly.
Question 23.
Define globalization and name one factor which plays a major role in the process of rapid integration of the countries. [2]
OR
‘Multinational corporations play a key role in the process of globalisation1. Do you agree with the statement? Based on which factors do MNCs select the regions for setting up offices?
Answer:
Globalisation means integrating or interconnecting the economy of a country with the economies of their countries under conditions of free flow of trade, services, technology, capital and movement of people across international borders.
MNCs play a major role in the process of rapid integration or interconnection between countries.
Yes, I agree with the statement.
MNCs choose regions where they get cheap labour and resources to minimise the cost of production and earn greater profits.
Question 24.
Rohit owns a local company that carries out joint production with a multi-national company. Write any two benefits that a local company expects from joint production with a multi-national company. (2)
Answer:
Two benefits that a local company expects from joint production with a multi-national company are
(i) To provide money for additional investments like buying new machines for faster production.
(ii) To bring with them the latest technology for production.
Section – C (3×5=15 Marks)
Short Answer – Based Questions
Question 25.
Explain any three effects of population growth in England in the late eighteenth century. [3]
OR
‘Food offers many examples of long-distance cultural exchange Justify the statement.
Answer:
(i) Food could now be imported into England.
(ii) Demand for food grains increased as urban centers expanded.
(iii) Due to pressure from land groups, the government restricted import of corn by enacting the Corn Laws.
OR
(i) Traders and travellers introduced new crops to the lands they travelled.
(ii) It is believed that noodles travelled west from China to become Spaghetti.
(iii) Some people also believe that Arab traders to pasta to Sicily, an Island now in Italy.
(iv) Foods items such as potatoes, maize and chillies were introduced in Europe and Asia after Christopher Columbus discovered America.
Question 26.
Analyse the impact of Jallianwala Bagh incident. (3)
Or
Identify any three local issues in which Gandhiji experimented his technique during the years 1917-1918.
Answer:
The impacts of Jallianwala Bagh incident were As the news of Jallianwala Bagh incident spread, crowd took to the streets in many North Indian towns. There were strikes, clashes with the police and attack on government buildings.
Indian leaders and people realised the need to launch a more broad based movement in India.
Jallianwala Bagh incident had a far reaching impact on the people’s minds and the way they look at the British.
Or
Three local issues in Champaran, Kheda and Ahmedabad made Gandhiji to experiment his technique of satyagraha during the years 1917- 1918. This can be explained in the following ways
(i) Champaran Satyagraha In the first experiment, to encourage Indigo farmers to raise their voice against the oppressive policies of the British (1917), Gandhiji travelled to Champaran.
(ii) Kheda Satyagraha The second experiment was for the farmers who were unable to pay the revenue because of famine and plague. The peasants demanded relaxation in revenue collection (1917) under the leadership of Gandhiji.
(iii) Ahmedabad Satyagraha The third experiment was for the mill workers who were protesting for better wages in Ahmedabad. In 1918, Gandhij went to Ahmedabad to organise Satyagraha Movement amongst cotton mill workers.
Question 27.
Under which type of federation does India come? Mention any two features of such federation. [3]
Answer:
Type of Federation of India:
India comes under ‘Holding together federations type’.
Features:
(i) It decides to divide its power between the Constituent States and the National Government.
(ii) In this federation, the Central Government tends to be more powerful than the States.
(iii) In this system, different constituent units of the federation have unequal powers
Question 28.
discuss the establishment of Multi-National Corporations (MNCs) that led to the true beginning of globalization. (3)
Answer:
Multi-national corporations (MNCs) are large companies that operate in several countries at the same time. In the middle of the 20th century, MNCs emerged on the world map. These spread all over the world during the 1950s and 1960s.
Gradually, MNCs set up offiœs and factories for production in regions where they could get cheap skilled and unskilled labour, at locations close to the market and other required resources. It ensured them a low cost of production and high profit. From the late 1970s, MNCs began to shift production operations to low-wage Asian countries. This step increased the job opportunities in the Asian countries.
The establishment of new MNCs allowed consumers to enjoy new varieties of products. The relocation of industries stimulated world trade and capital flow. Thus, MNCs proved to be a great help for the true beginning of globalization.
Question 29.
Study the bar graph and answer the following question: [3]
Which country in the world has the least participation of women in National Parliaments?
Answer:
India has the least participation of women in the Parliament. It is only 11.8%, which is less than world average of 23.5%. Although the Constitution of India removed gender inequalities among caste and gender, discrimination continues to be a widespread barrier to women’s political participation.
Section – D (5 ×4=20 Marks)
Long Answer-Based Questions
Question 30.
What problems were faced by the cotton Industry in 19th-century India? (5)
Or
How did the abundance of labour in the market affect the lives of the workers in the 19th-century, Europe?
Answer:
- The Indian cotton weavers faced many problems in the 19th century. These were
- Their export collapsed.
- The local market shrank being flooded by the Manchester imports produced by machines at lower costs, the Manchester cotton goods were so cheap that they attracted buyers and the Indian textiles could not compete with them.
By 1860, Indian weavers faced a new problem. They could not get a sufficient supply of raw cotton of good quality. This happened because a civil war had broken out in America and the cotton suppliers from the US to Britain were cut off and Britain turned to India. As raw cotton was at a very high price, so weaving did not remain profitable.
Factories in India also produced goods at a mass scale which flooded the Indian markets. Thus, the Indian weavers faced a tough time and it became difficult to survive.
or
The abundance of labour in the market affected the lives of workers in the following ways
(i) When the news of possible jobs spread to the countryside, hundreds were carried to the cities. However, the possibility of getting a job is dependent on friends and acquaintances. Many job-seekers had to wait for weeks. spending nights under the bridges or in
night shelters.
(ii) Seasonality of work in many industries meant prolonged periods without work. After the busy season was over, the poor were unemployed again.
(iii) The income of the workers did not depend on the wage rate alone. There were long periods of unemployment The number of days of work determined the average income of workers.
(iv) The fear of unemployment made workers hostile to the new technology. When Spinning Jenny was introduced in the woolen industry, they began attacking the new machine.
Question 31.
‘Two-thirds of India’s population is engaged in agricultural activities.’
In light of the above-given statement, explain why agriculture is called the backbone of the Indian economy. [5]
OR
Explain any five features of primitive subsistence agriculture.
Answer:
Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy because:
- In India, about 52% of people were engaged in the agriculture sector in 2010-2011.
- It provides raw materials to industries.
- It helps earn foreign exchange for the country through the export of agricultural produce.
- The agricultural sector contributes almost one-third of our GDP.
- The sector also provides food for our teeming population.
OR
Features of primitive subsistence agriculture in India are:
- It is practised on small patches of land.
- Tools used in this kind of farming are traditional tools such as hoe, dao and digging stick.
- Tools used in this kind of farming are traditional tools such as hoe, dao and digging stick
- When soil fertility decreases, the farmers shift to another plot of land.
- Only a few crops are raised. The main crops grown are maize or com, cassava or manioc, millet, and beans.
Question 32.
Describe the division of powers between Central Government and State Governments in India. (5)
Or
Explain the advantages of decentralization.
Answer:
The division of powers between the Central Government and State Governments in India is done in a three-fard manner. The subjects to be dealt with by the respective governments are grouped under the following three heads as Union List It includes subjects of national importance such as defence of the country, foreign affairs, banking, communications and currency. They are included in this list because we need a uniform policy on these matters throughout the country. The Union Government alone can make laws relating to the subjects mentioned in the Union List.
State List It contains subjects of state and local importance such as police, trade, commerce, agriculture and irrigation. The State Governments alone can make laws relating to the subjects mentioned in the State List.
Concurrent List It includes subjects of common interest to both the Union Government as well as the State Governments, such as education. forest, trade union, marriage, adoption and successionS Both the Union as well as the State Governments can make laws on the subjects mentioned in this list. If their laws conflict with each other, the law made by the Union Government will prevail.
Or
The advantages of decentralisation are
The basic idea behind decentralisation is that there are large number of problems and issues which are best settled at the local level. People have better knowledge of the problems of their locality. They have better idea on where to spend money and how to manage things efficiently.
Decentralisation makes it possible for the people to directly participate in decision-making. This helps the people to develop a habit to participate in democratic activities. Thus, local government is the best way to realise the significance of local self-government in democracy.
Decentralization reduces the burden of Central and State Governments, It helps to concentrate on matters of national and state importance in a better way.
Decentralisation leads to women’s empowerment as it provides that at least one-third of all positions are reserved for women in all the local bodies.
Question 33.
”Money cannot buy all the goods and services that you may need to live well.” [5]
Explain the statement.
OR
Which type of deposits with the banks is called demand deposits? State some important features of demand deposits.
Answer:
Money cannot buy all the goods and services that you may need to live well:
- Besides income, people also seek things like equal treatment and freedom.
- Security and respect of others.
- They resent discrimination.
- One may desire their friendship.
- Adequate provision of basic health.
- Good educational facilities.
OR
People save their money in banks by opening an account. The deposits in the bank accounts can be withdrawn on demand, so these deposits are called demand deposits.
- Banks accept the deposits and also pay an interest rate on the deposits. In this way, people’s money is safe with the banks and it also earns interest.
- The facility of cheques against demand deposits makes it possible to directly settle payments without the use of cash. Since demand deposits are accepted widely as a means of payment, along with currency, they constitute money in the modem economy.
- It is authorised by the government of the country.
Section – E (4×3=12 Marks)
Case-Based Questions
Question 34.
Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow. As the news of Jallianwala Bagh spread, crowds took to the streets in many North Indian towns. There were strikes, clashes with the police and attacks on government buildings. The government responded with brutal repression, seeking to humiliate and terrorise people. Satyagrahis were forced to rub their noses on the ground, crawl on the streets and do salaam (salute) to all sahibs; people were flogged and villages (around Gujranwala in Punjab, now in Pakistan) were bombed.
Seeing violence spread, Mahatma Gandhi called off the movement. While the Rowlatt Satyagraha had been a widespread movement, it was still limited mostly to cities and towns. Mahatma Gandhi now felt the need to launch a more broad-based movement in India. But he was certain that no such movement could be organised without bringing the Hindus and Muslims closer together. One way of doing this, he felt, was to take up the Khilafat issue. The First World War had ended with the defeat of Ottoman Turkey. And there were rumours that a harsh peace treaty was going to be imposed on the Ottoman emperor. The
spiritual head of the Islamic world (the Khalifa). To defend the Khalifa’s temporal powers, a Khilafat Committee was formed in
Bombay in March 1919. A young generation of Muslim leaders like the brothers Muhammad All and Shaukat All, began
discussing with Mahatma Gandhi about the possibility of a united mass action on the issue.
Gandhiji saw this as an opportunity to bring Muslims under the umbrella of a unified national movement. At the Calcutta Session of the Congress in September 1920, he convinced other leaders of the need to start a Non-Cooperation Movement in support of Khilafat as well as for Swaraj.
(i) What has been the most appropriate reason for launching a more broad-based movement by Gandhiji? (1)
(ii) What was the most strong objective for establishing the Khilaíat Committee in 1919? (1)
(iii) Why was the Khilafat Movement launched and what was it? (2)
Answer:
(i) The most appropriate reason for launching a more broad-based movement by Gandhiji was the limitation of Rowiatt Satyagraha mostly to cities and towns. Gandhiji thought that no such movement could be organised without bringing the Hindus and Muslims closer together.
(ii) The most strong objective for establishing the Khilafat committee was to protest against the sanctions imposed on the Caliphs and the Ottoman Empire by the Treaty of Sevres after World War.
(iii) The Khilafat Movement was launched by the Khilafat committee to oppose the harsh treaty which was going to be imposed on the spiritual leader on the Ottoman Empire in the Middle East.
The movement was anti-British which provided Gandhi with a Pan-Indian platform for his National Movement.
Question 35.
Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow. [4]
If Democracies are expected to produce good governments, then is it not fair to expect that they would also produce development? Evidence shows that in practice many democracies did not fulfil this expectation. If you consider all democracies and all dictatorships for the fifty years between 1950 and 2000, dictatorships have slightly higher rate of economic growth.
The inability of democracy to achieve higher economic development worries us. But this alone cannot be the reason to reject democracy. As you have already studied in economics, economic development depends on several factors: country’s population size, global situation, cooperation from other countries, economic priorities adopted by the country, etc.
However, the difference in the rates of economic development between less developed countries with Dictatorships and Democracies is negligible. Overall, we cannot say that democracy is a guarantee of economic development. But we can expect democracy not to lag behind dictatorship in this respect. When we find such significant difference in the rates of economic growth between countries under dictatorship and democracy, it is better to prefer democracy as it has several other positive outcomes.
35.1 Between democracies and dictatorships, who had a slightly higher rate of economic growth? [1]
Answer:
In Dictatorial regimes, the rules and regulations are rigid and compulsory. The citizens who disobey are severely punished. In Democratic regimes, as the leaders and bureaucrats think about their profits only, the government is not much keen to remove poverty and develop the country economically. Therefore, dictatorial regimes have slightly higher rate of economic growth.
35.2 What is meant by economic inequality? [1]
Answer:
Economic inequality is the unequal distribution of income and opportunities between different groups in society
35.3 Which development depends on country’s population, size, global situation and cooperation from other countries? [2]
Answer:
Economic development of a country depends on country’s population-size, global situation and cooperation from other countries. It can be measured by its per capita income, literacy rate, health status, infant mortality rate and life expectancy of persons living in that country.
Question 36.
Read the given extract and answer the following questions.
The recent efforts and suggestions in our country to reform political parties and its leaders :
The Constitution was amended to prevent elected MLAs and MPs from changing parties. This was done because many elected representatives were indulging in Defection to become ministers or for cash rewards. Now, the law says that if any MLA or MP changes parties, he or she will lose the seat in the Legislature. This new law has helped bring defection down. At the same time this has made any dissent even more difficult. MPs and MLAs have to accept whatever the party leaders decide. The Supreme Court passed an order to reduce the influence of money and criminals. Now, it is mandatory for every candidate who contests elections to file an Affidavit giving details of his property and criminal cases pending against him. It should be made mandatory for political parties to give a minimum number of tickets, about one-third, to women candidates.
Similarly, there should be a quota for women in the decision-making bodies of the party. There should be state funding of
elections. The government should give parties money to support their election expenses. This support could be given in kind: petrol, paper, telephone etc. Or it could be given in cash based on the votes secured by the party in the last election.
Explain the meaning of the term ‘Defection’ concerning the political party system of India. Also, evaluate the significance of an Affidavit which is given by the candidate while contesting elections. (1+ 1)
(ii) State any one suggestion that is made to reform the position of women in Indian political party system. What is the significance of this suggestion? (2)
Answer:
(i) Defection is changing party allegiance (a person’s continued support for a political party) from the party on which a person got elected to a legislative body to a different party.
As per the Supreme Court order candidate has to give the details of his property and criminal case report through an Affidavit. Its significance is that it helps the public to decide the suitable candidate to elect.
(ii) Many suggestions are made to reform political parties. Among these one of the most important suggestions is to give at least one-third number of tickets to women candidates. The significance of this suggestion is that it helps women to participate in direct politics and they can raise their voices for their demands.
Section – F (2+3=5 Marks)
Map Skill-Based Question
Question 37.
(a) Two places A and B have been marked on the given outline map of India. [2]
Identify them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them.
(A) Peasant Satyagrah in Gujarat
(B) Jallianwalla Bagh incident
Answer:
(A) Kheda (Gujarat) – Peasant Satyagraha
(B) Amritsar (Punjab) Incident
(b) On the same outline map of India, locate and label any 3 of the following with suitable symbols. [3]
(i) A place where Arid soil is found
(ii) Tungabhadra Dam
(iii) Largest producer of tea in India
(iv) Mumbai High
Answer:
(i) A place where arid soil is found. Rajasthan
(ii) Tungabhadra Dam
(iii) Largest producer of tea in India-Assam
(iv) Mumbai High