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CBSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Social Science Term 2 Set 2 with Solutions
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.
Why many Congress leaders were reluctant to boycott council elections? (2)
Answer:
The Congress leaders were not willing to boycott council elections scheduled for November 1920, as they feared if they joined Non-Cooperation Movement; it might lead to popular violence.
Question 2.
What is the importance of manufacturing industries for India. (2)
Answer:
Manufacturing industries are important for India because :
- They help in upgrading the agriculture industries and reduce heavy dependence on agriculture income by providing employment in non-agriculture sector.
- They help in creating jobs other than in agricultural sector and generating income.
- Manufacturing of more goods facilitates in an expansion of trade and exchange of foreign currencies.
- They help in the overall development of the country.
Question 3.
How the democratic government is better than dictatorship form of government? Compare. (2)
Answer:
Yes, the democratic governments are better than other forms of governments due to the following reasons:
| Democracy | Dictatorship |
| (i) It is elected by the people through regular elections. | No elections are held. |
| (ii) The people have a say in the decision-making process. | The ruler or dictator has absolute control, without any interference. |
| (iii) Laws are framed with the participation of the people. | Laws are framed by the dictator. |
| (iv) Implementation of a decision is a slow process, but is acceptable by all. | Decisions are implemented immediately and imposed on the people. |
| (v) Freedom of expression is given to all. | There is no room for personal freedom. |
| (vi) The citizens are guaranteed fundamental rights. | No such rights are given to the citizens. |
| (vii) There are chances of correcting the mistakes. | No such chances are there to correct the mistakes and the words of the dictator are considered ultimate. |
| (viii) It accommodates social diversities. | No such provision to accommodate social diversities. |
| (ix) Various political parties are present with varied opinions. | Political parties are missing. |
| (x) People get various options to select their representatives. | People don’t get any option to select the dictator. |
Question 4.
What are the problems faced by Indian railways? (2)
Answer:
- Requires huge investment at the time of installation.
- Maintenance and upkeep is very costly.
- Construction is difficult and costly in uneven and high hills and deserts.
- Not suitable for transportation of perishable goods.
- Ticket-less travellers.
- Thefts and damaging of railway property.
Question 5.
Read the data given below and answer the questions that follow: (2)
1. Which source of credit is the least in India and why? (1)
2. Moneylender gives credit to 33% in a rural area. What would be the impact of this? (1)
Answer:
1. Credit from government source of income is least this is because it requires collateral and proper documentation, requirement which poor people cannot afford.
2. Higher cost of borrowing means a larger part of the earnings of the borrowers is used to repay the loan. Hence, borrowers have less income left for themselves. In certain cases, the high-interest rate for borrowing can mean that the amount to be repaid is greater than the income of the borrower. This could lead to increasing debt and a debt trap. Also, people who might wish to start an enterprise by borrowing may not do so because of the high cost of borrowing.
Section – B
Short Answer Type Questions (3 x 3 = 9)
Question 6.
How are deposits with the banks beneficial for an individual as well as for the nation? Explain with examples.
OR
Explain any three loan activities of banks in India. (3)
Answer:
The deposits with banks are beneficial for an individual as well as for the nation:
- Banks accept deposits and also pay an amount as interest and in this way people earn money.
- People’s money is safe with banks.
- Getting credit is easy for individuals who have savings and current account in the banks.
- Poor people who are engaged in production need credit.
- Credit provided by the banks for government projects helps in the development of the nation.
- Banks provide loans for the promotion of international trade.
OR
Activities of banks in India that are involved in providing loan facilities:
- Banks keep a small proportion of the deposits with them as cash.
- These deposits are used to offer loans to the borrowers. The banks thus act as intermediaries between those who have surplus funds (depositors) and those who are in need of the funds (borrowers).
- Banks charge a higher interest rate on loans than what they offer on deposits. The difference between what is charged from borrowers and what is paid to depositors is their main source of income.
Question 7.
Why Congress became unhappy with the proceedings of the Awadh Kisan Movement? (3)
Answer:
There were several reasons due to which the Congress became unhappy with the Awadh Kisan Movement. Some reasons are:
- The movement became violent and the houses of Talukdars and merchants were attacked and bazaars were looted.
- Peasants were told that Gandhiji has told not to pay taxes to the landlords which was not true in reality. The name of Gandhiji was widely used to spread rumors.
- The movement did not adopt the non-violent approach which was deemed by Congress and Mahatma Gandhi for the struggle of freedom.
Question 8.
How does democracy produce an accountable, responsive and legitimate government? (3)
Answer:
(i) Democracy produces an accountable government : People choose their representatives through elections and it is duty of their representatives to fulfill their demands and consider their interests. If they will not do so then they will loose the power to form the government in the next elections.
(ii) Democracy produces a responsive government: It is elected by the people and is responsible towards the needs of the people. It promotes the formation of public opinion and takes care of the needs and aspirations of the people.
(iii) Democracy produces a legitimate government: Elections are held regularly and people get a chance to elect their representatives. The party which gets majority votes forms the government and rules. It has to resign if it is not able to win majority in the next elections and its authority is recognised by people in democracy.
Section – C
Long Answer Type Questions (5 x 2 = 10)
Question 9.
Explain any five functions of the ruling party. (5)
OR
When was the BSP formed and under the leadership of whom? What are its main policies?
Answer:
(i) A ruling party is one which has achieved a majority in the legislature after winning the elections. Ruling party guarantees that the nation keeps running according to set belief systems and procedures.
(ii) Ruling party offers representation to different groups of the society, along with acknowledgement to the minorities and it gives access to individuals to government machinery. The citizens can likewise vent their complaints to the nearby local party leaders regarding any arrangement and its execution.
(iii) Party in power reassures and makes individuals aware about its welfare plans, it encourages individuals to think about its accomplishments, its plans, benefits and advantages.
(iv) It establishes foreign relations and frames the foreign policy of the country. Thus, the future and reputation of the country is upheld by it.
(v) Ruling party organises schemes and campaigns for the welfare of the people. It makes schemes for the cultural and economic development of the society.
OR
The BSP was formed in 1984 under the leadership of Kanshi Ram. It formed the government in Uttar Pradesh numerous times by getting the support of various parties at different times. In the Lok Sabha elections of 2004, it won about five per cent votes and was able to secure nineteen seats in the Lok Sabha. Its main policies are as follows:
(i) It aims at representing and securing power for the Bahujan Samaj, i.e., for the dalits, adivasis, OBCs and religious minorities.
(ii) It is inspired by the ideologies and teachings of Sahu Maharaj, Periyar Ramaswami Naicker, Mahatma Phule and Babasaheb Ambedkar.
(iii) It aims at the welfare of the dalits and other oppressed sections of the society.
(iv) It is mainly concentrated in Uttar Pradesh and has a significant presence in neighbouring states like Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Chhattisgarh and Punjab.
Question 10.
How do Multi-National Corporations (MNCs) interlink their production across countries? Explain with examples.
OR
In the last twenty years, globalisation of the Indian economy has come a long way. What has been its effect on the lives of people ? (5)
Answer:
Multi-National Corporations (MNCs) control their production across countries in various ways:
- MNC is a company that owns and controls production in more than one nation. MNCs set up offices and factories for production in regions where they can get cheaper labour and other resources. This is done so that the cost of production may be low and the MNCs may earn greater profits.
- The MNCs are not only selling their finished products globally, but more importantly, these goods and services are also being produced globally.
- The production process is divided into small parts and spread out across the globe. In the above example, China provides the advantage of being a cheap manufacturing location.
- The most common route for MNCs investments is to buy up local companies and then to expand production. For example, Cargill Foods, a very large American MNC, bought over Indian company Parakh, Foods which had a large marketing network in various parts of India and also a good reputation. With this advantage, Cargill has now become the largest producer of edible oil in India.
- There is another way in which MNCs control production. Large MNCs in developed countries place an order for production with small producers of cheaper countries. Garments, footwear, sports items come in this category and MNCs, after a rigid quality check, put their brand name on these items.
- As a result, production in these widely dispersed locations is getting interlinked.
OR
Globalisation and the resulting competition from it have affected different sections of the economy in different ways. Following are the impacts of globalisation on the different sections of the economy :
- Consumers, particularly the well-off sections in the urban areas, have benefitted a lot due to globalisation. Now, there is a greater choice before these consumers who now enjoy the improved quality and lower prices for several products. As a result, these people at present, enjoy a much higher standard of living than it was possible earlier.
- Due to competition, the producers improved the technology and quality of their products. They have invested in newer technology and production methods and raised their production standards. Some have gained from successful collaborations with foreign companies.
- Globalisation has resulted in the advent of Multi-National Corporations (MNCs). MNCs have increased their investments in India over the past 20 years. Due to the increased investment by MNCs, new jobs have been created.
- Globalisation has also created new opportunities for companies providing services, particularly those dealing in IT. BPOs and call centres are some examples of this. Besides, a host of services such as data entry, accounting, administrative tasks, engineering are now being done cheaply in countries such as India and are being exported to developed countries.
Section – D
Case Based Questions (4 x 2 = 8)
Question 11.
Read the given text and answer the following questions: (4)
Source: The Movement in the Towns
The movement started with middle-class participation in the cities. Thousands of students left government-controlled schools and colleges, headmasters and teachers resigned and lawyers gave up their legal practices. The council elections were boycotted in most provinces except Madras, where the Justice Party, the party of the non-Brahmans, felt that entering the council was one way of gaining some power something that usually only Brahmans had access to.
The effects of non-cooperation on the economic front were more dramatic. Foreign goods were boycotted. The import of foreign cloth halved between 1921 and 1922, its value dropping from 102 crore. In many places, merchants and traders refused to trade in foreign goods or finance foreign trade. As the boycott movement spread, and people began discarding imported clothes and wearing only Indian ones, the production of Indian textile mills and handlooms went up.
1. Explain the role of ‘Justice Party in boycotting of Council elections’. (1)
2. How was the effect of ‘non-cooperation’ on the economic front dramatic? (1)
3. Explain the effect of ‘Boycott Movement on foreign textile trade’. (2)
Answer:
1. The Justice Party members were non-Brahmans and so far had not been able to win elections, as the Brahman candidates always won. They thought, it was a golden opportunity for them to enter the councils. So, they decided not to boycott council elections.
2. The effects of Non-Cooperation on the economic front were more dramatic because the movement was started with middle class participation in the cities. Thousands of students left government schools and colleges, headmasters and teachers resigned and lawyers gave up their legal practice.
3. The effects of ‘Boycott Movement’ on the foreign textile trade were that the foreign goods were boycotted, liquor shops picketed and foreign cloth burnt in huge bonfires.
Question 12.
Read the given text and answer the following questions : (4)
Cotton, jute, silk, woollen textiles, sugar and edible oil, etc. industries are based on agricultural raw materials. Textile Industry: The textile industry occupies unique position in the Indian economy, because it contributes significantly to industrial production, employment generation and foreign exchange earnings. It is the only industry in the country, which is self-reliant and complete in the value chain i.e., from raw material to the highest value added products. Cotton Textiles : In ancient India, cotton textiles were produced with hand spinning and handloom weaving techniques. After the 18th century, power looms came into use. Our traditional industries suffered a setback during the colonial period because they could not compete with the mill-made cloth from England. The first successful textile mill was established in Mumbai in 1854. The two world wars were fought in Europe, India was a British colony.
There was a demand for cloth in U.K. hence, they gave a boost to the development of the cotton textile industry. In the early years, the cotton textile industry was concentrated in the cotton growing belt of Maharashtra and Gujarat. Availability of raw cotton, market, transport including accessible port facilities, labour, moist climate, etc. contributed towards its localisation. This industry has close links with agriculture and provides a living to farmers, cotton boll pluckers and workers engaged in ginning, spinning, weaving, dyeing, designing, packaging, tailoring and sewing. The industry by creating demands supports many other industries, such as, chemicals and dyes, packaging materials and engineering works.
1. Name some industries which are based on agricultural raw materials? (1)
2. How World Wars gave boost to the development of the cotton textile industry? (1)
3. In which places the earlier stages of cotton textile industry was concentrated and what reasons contributed towards its concentration? (2)
Answer:
1. Cotton, Jute, Silk, Woolen textiles, Sugar and Edible Oil.
2. As World Wars were fought in Europe and thus British mills were busy with war production which, resulted in increase of demand for clothes from India because it was a British Colony. Thus World wars gave boost to the development of the Indian Cotton Textile industry.
3. In the early years, the cotton textile industry was concentrated in the cotton growing belt of :
- Maharashtra
- Gujarat
Availability of raw cotton market, transport including accessible part facilities, labour, moist climate, etc. contributed towards localisation.
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. (1)
(A) The place where Jallianwala Bagh incident took place.
2. On the same given map of India, locate the following:
(I) Ramagundam Thermal Plant. (1)
OR
Bhilai Iron and Steel Plant.
(II) Tuticorin Port(1)
Answer:
