Students can access the CBSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Social Science with Solutions and marking scheme Term 2 Set 1 will help students in understanding the difficulty level of the exam.
Time : 2 Hours
Max. Marks : 40
General Instructions:
- This Question paper is divided into five sections-Section A, B, C, D and E.
- All questions are compulsory.
- Section-A: Question no. 1 to 5 are very short answer type questions of 2 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 40 words.
- Section-B: Question no. 6 to 8 are short answer type questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 80 words.
- Section-C: Question no. 9 and 10 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words.
- Section-D: Question no. 11 and 12 are Case Based questions.
- Section-E: Question no. 13 is map based, carrying 3 marks with two parts, 13.1 from History (1 mark) and 13.2 from Geography (2 marks).
- There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in a 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
Very Short Answer Type Questions (2 x 5 = 10)
Question 1.
How did the Non-Cooperation Movement unfold in the cities and towns of India? (2)
Answer:
The non-cooperation movement was adopted enthusiastically by the people in towns and cities. Some of the actions taken by the people were:
- Thousands of children left government schools and colleges.
- Middle-class people participated enthusiastically in the movement, thousands of teachers and lawyers left their jobs and practice respectively.
Question 2.
Why is tourism considered as a trade? (2)
Answer:
Some of the reasons due to which tourism is considered as a trade are:
- The arrival of lakhs of tourists every year is a great source of foreign exchange and helps in the economic prosperity of several industries related to tourism.
- There are several categories of tourism like medical tourism, eco-tourism and adventure tourism in India.
Question 3.
Differentiate between one party and two party system. (2)
Answer:
One party system:
There is the domination of only one political party in the country that forms the government on every occasion.
Example : the Communist Party of China Two-Party system:
In the two-party system, the major competition for political power is between two parties.
Example : USA and U.K.
Question 4.
State the role of Reserve Bank of India. (2)
Answer:
Some of the roles of the Reserve Bank of India are:
- The Reserve Bank of India issues currency notes and coins in India.
- RBI regulates the cash balances of the banks and regulates their formal operation as well.
Question 5.
Read the data in the table given below and answer the questions that follow: (2)
Total production of finished steel in India | |
Year | Production (in million tonnes) |
2015 – 2016 2016 – 2017 2017 – 2018 2018 – 2019 2019 – 2020 |
106.60 120.14 126.85 101.29 102.62 |
Total production of finished steel in India
1. Compare the 2015-2016 and 2019-2020 data and give any one reason for the reduction of production of steel in 2019-2020. (1)
2. Why is production and consumption of steel considered as an index of a country’s development? (1)
Answer:
1. There was a reduction in the production of steel from 106.60 tonnes in 2015-16 to 102.62 tonnes of steel in 2019-2020. This reduction was due to several reasons like limited availability of coking coal, lower productivity of labour, irregular supply of energy, etc.
2. The production and consumption of steel is an important indicator for the development of the country due to the following reasons:
- It is the major raw material for several industries and export.
- It is the primary material for the infrastructural development of the country.
Section – B
Short Answer Type Questions (3 x 3 = 9)
Question 6.
Why do most of the rural households still remain dependent on the informal sources of credit? Explain.
OR
How do Self Help Groups help borrowers to overcome the problem of lack of collateral? Explain. (3)
Answer:
There are several reasons due to which the rural people are still dependent on the informal sources of credit:
- The availability of banks in the rural areas is very less due to which people are unable to acquire credit from them.
- The documentation procedure of the banks are too lengthy and on several occasions, rural people are unable to fetch documents due to which they do not receive loans.
- One of the most prominent reasons is the absence of collateral and the easiness of securing loans from rich landlords.
OR
The establishment of SHGs have become useful for the borrowers in several ways:
- SHGs provide easy loans to their members even without collateral.
- SHGs charges a very nominal rate of interest for securing loans to the rural people, especially their members.
- SHGs can secure big loans from commercial banks due to their good credit history.
Question 7.
“Tribal peasants interpreted the message of Mahatma Gandhi and the idea of swaraj in another way and participated in the Non-Cooperation Movement differently.” Justify the statement. (3)
Answer:
The tribal people have developed their interpretation of the meaning of Swaraj and reacted differently during the non-cooperation movement:
- There was the initiation of a militant guerilla movement in the Gudem Hills of Andhra Pradesh.
- They became resistive towards the colonial laws and policies and tried to break those laws on several occasions.
- Large number of peasants left plantations and defy the authority of the British government. They also resorted to violence on many occasions.
Question 8.
Examine the role of Political Parties in a democratic country. (3)
Answer:
There are several roles of political parties in a democracy. Some of them are:
- Political party runs the administration of the country after forming the government through elections.
- They are an important medium for shaping the opinion of the public and making decisions according to the will of the public.
- They are in regular touch with the people and also work as an opposition on several occasions against the ruling party.
Section – C
Long Answer Type Questions (5 x 2 = 10)
Question 9.
Democracy’s ability to generate its own support is itself an outcome that cannot be ignored. Support the statement with examples.
OR
‘There is an overwhelming support for the idea of democracy in South Asia.’ Support the statement with examples. (3)
Answer:
There are several reasons due to which democracy has wide support from society:
- The decision making in democracy is based on rigorous deliberations and debates which ensures the quality of decision making.
- People have been given the right to choose their political representatives through the medium of Universal Adult Franchise, which gives voting rights to the people above 18 years of age.
- A democratic government is an accountable government and people have the right to know about the functioning of the government.
- The interests of the majorities as well as the minorities are secured in a democratic government.
A democratic government is a form of government for the people, of the people and by the people.
OR
Most of the South Asian nations have adopted the democratic form of government and there is strong support for such government due to the following reasons:
- Democratic government is chosen by the people by exercising their right to vote.
- A democratic government is generally accountable for its working to the people.
- A democratic government ensures dignity and equality among the individuals of the country.
- It also accommodates social, cultural and religious diversity in the country.
- Democratic government gives rise to the process of debates and deliberations in the country.
Question 10.
Examine the role of Information Technology in stimulating the process of globalisation.
OR
Assess the impact of globalisation on India and its people. (3)
Answer:
The development of Information Technology has contributed positively to the process of globalisation in the following ways:
- The advancements in the modes of communication such as the development of telegraphs, mobile phones and fax have made it easy to access information in any corner of the world.
- The introduction of the internet has been significant in making the world a smaller place. Any sort of information can be accessed using the internet from any place in the world.
- The development of computers have changed the dynamics of the working of the companies. Nearly all companies have installed computers to automate their processes.
- The development of satellite communication devices have been very positive for the spread of globalisation.
- E-Mail and Voice mail have become prominent tools for communication among people at different places.
OR
The impact of globalisation is varying for different sections of people in India:
- Globalisation has led to an increase in the choices for the consumers. Now, they have access to a variety of foreign as well as local products.
- Multi-National Companies (MNCs) have established their offices in India which has led to an increase in employment opportunities for people.
- Some of the local companies supplying raw material to the MNCs have been benefitted due to globalisation.
- The government of India has brought flexibility in the labour laws and the laws for the unorganized sector.
- Globalisation has led to a significant increase in the competition among the different producers of goods and services.
Section – D
Case Based Questions (4 x 2 = 8)
Question 11.
Read the given text and answer the following questions: (4)
‘It is said of “passive resistance” that it is the weapon of the weak, but the power which is the subject of this article can be used only by the strong. This power is not passive resistance; indeed, it calls for intense activity. The movement in South Africa was not passive but active … ‘Satyagraha is not physical force. A satyagrahi does not inflict pain on the adversary; he does not seek his destruction … In the use of satyagraha, there is no ill-will whatever. ‘Satyagraha is pure soul-force. Truth is the very substance of the soul. That is why this force is called satyagraha. The soul is informed with knowledge. In it burns the flame of love. … Nonviolence is the supreme dharma …’It is certain that India cannot rival Britain or Europe in force of arms. The British worship the war-god and they can all of them become, as they are becoming, bearers of arms. The hundreds of millions in India can never carry arms. They have made the religion of non-violence their own…’
1. Why did Gandhiji consider non-violence as supreme dharma? (1)
2. How was Gandhian satyagraha taken by the people who believed in his philosophy? (1)
3. Why was Gandhian satyagraha considered as a novel way to resist injustice? (2)
Answer:
1. Gandhiji was a firm believer in the idea of non-violence and held it as the weapon of the strong and not for the weak. He believed in the philosophy of nonviolence and also wanted to spread the idea to the rest of the country.
2. A satyagrahi has to stay away from the idea of violence and do not have to inflict pain on his enemies. He should have a firm belief in his cause and belief in his triumph for it.
3. There are several reasons due to which the Gandhian way of resistance was considered novel:
- He made the people believe that victory can be achieved by following the path of non-violence.
- He also believed that the conscience of the oppressor can also be challenged through the idea of non-violence.
Question 12.
Read the given text and answer the following questions: (4)
Ever since humans appeared on the earth, they have used different means of communication. But, the pace of change, has been rapid in modern times. Long distance communication is far easier without physical movement of the communicator or receiver. Personal communication and mass communication including television, radio, press, films, etc. are the major means of communication in the country.
The Indian postal network is the largest in the world. It handles parcels as well as personal written communications. Cards and envelopes are considered first-class mail and are airlifted between stations covering both land and air. The second-class mail includes book packets, registered newspapers and periodicals. They are carried by surface mail, covering land and water transport. To facilitate quick delivery of mails in large towns and cities, six mail channels have been introduced recently. They are called Rajdhani Channel, Metro Channel, Green Channel, Business Channel, Bulk Mail Channel and Periodical Channel.
1. Examine the role of the Indian postal network. (1)
2. Differentiate between mass communication and personal communication. (1)
3. Analyse the significance of communication for a nation. (2)
Answer:
1. The Indian Postal network has improved the communication network in the country and has acted as the force for socio-economic development. It provides facilities like speed post, ordinary post and business post.
2. Mass communication is a tool in which the interaction is with a large number of people. Such mediums can be television, books, magazines, journals, etc. On the other hand, personal communication is between two individuals.
3. There are several uses of communication in society:
- It increases the interaction and awareness among the people.
- It is one of the primary sources of knowledge and entertainment for the people.
- It helps in the easy sharing of information to the large masses.
Section – E
Map Skill Based Question (1 x 3 = 3)
Question 13.
1. On the given outline Political Map of India, identify the place marked as A with the help of following information and write its correct name on the line marked near it.
(A) The place where Non Cooperation Movement was called off due to violence. (1)
2. On the same given map of India, locate the following:
(I) Namrup Thermal Plant (1)
OR
Noida Software Technology Park
(II) Raja Sansi (Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee) International Airport (1)
Answer: