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CBSE
Class 10 Social Science

Sample Paper 01 (2019-20)
Maximum Marks: 80
Time Allowed: 3 hours
General Instructions:
i. The question paper has 35 questions in all.

ii. Marks are indicated against each question.
iii. Questions from serial number 1 to 20 are objective type questions. Each question carries
one mark. Answer them as instructed.
iv. Questions from serial number 21 to 28 are3 marks questions. Answer of these questions
should not exceed 80 words each.
v. Questions from serial number 29 to 34 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these questions
vi. Question number 35 is a map question of 6 marks with two parts - 35 a. from History (2
marks) and 35b. from Geography (4 marks).
Section A
1. Match the following:
(a) Sub-groups within a religion (i) Denominations
(b) A former Roman Catholic court for identifying and (ii) Protestant
punishing heretics Reformation
(c) A sixteenth-century movement to reform the Catholic

(iii) Ulama
Church dominated by Rome
(d) Legal scholars of Islam and a body of Islamic law (iv) Inquisition
2. What did Mahatma Gandhi in his book, Hind Swaraj, declare?
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a. British ruled India because the latter was militarily weak
b. British ruled India because they got international support
c. British ruled India because Indians cooperated with them
d. None of these
3. Study the picture and answer the question that follows:
Which of the following option is correct regarding the picture?
a. It is a page from the oldest Japanese book - Diamond Sutra.
b. It is a page from the Ninety Five Theses.
c. It is a page from the Panchtantra book
d. It is a page from the traditional Chinese ‘accordion book’
4. What were the paid servants of the East India Company to supervise the weavers
called?
5. Ninety-five per cent of our basic needs for food, shelter and clothing are obtained
from ______
a. water
b. plants
c. land
d. animals
6. Which type of farming is intensive subsistence farming?

7. How is nuclear energy obtained?
8. Correct the following statement and rewrite:
Hinduism is the state religion of Sri Lanka.
9.
In the above map which system of government is followed by Australia, India and
Russia?
a. Unitary
b. Communalism
c. Federal
d. Dictatorship
10. Fill in the blanks:
Communal politics is based on the idea that religion is the principal basis of ________.
OR
Fill in the blanks:
A communal mind often leads to _________ of one's own religious community.

11. At which level of government in India 1/3rd of seats are reserved for women?
OR
In case of a clash between the laws made by the centre and a state on a subject in the
concurrent list, whose law will prevail?
12. A potato farmer wants rice but the rice farmer doesn't want potatoes, he is in need of
bananas. Identify the condition.
13. Development goal for a prosperous farmer is
a. To get loan from bank

b. To get irrigation facility
c. To get his children educated
d. To get farming implements
________, particularly IT, has played a big role in organising production across
countries.
15. Name one activity which is the primary responsibility of the government.
a. Setting up restaurants
b. Providing health and education
c. Providing mode of conveyance
d. Providing loan
There are countries like ________ which have low reserves and hence want to secure
oil through military or economic power.
OR
Fill in the blanks:
Literacy rate in Bihar in the year 2001 was ________.
17. Why is it difficult taking a loan from bank than taking a loan from informal source?

a. Bank does not know the borrower
b. Bank loan requires proper documents and collateral.
c. Banks often harrass the borrowers
d. Informal sources provide loans at cheaper rates
18. Correct the following statement and rewrite:
Dairy is dependent on the mechanical process of the animals and the availability of
fodder.
19. Assertion (A): The organized sector is better than unorganized sector.
Reason (R): The unorganized sector does not follow government rules and
regulations.
a. Both assertion and reason are CORRECT but, reason is NOT THE CORRECT
explanation of the assertion.
b. Both assertion and reason are CORRECT and reason is the CORRECT explanation of
the assertion.
c. Assertion is CORRECT but, reason is INCORRECT.
d. Assertion is INCORRECT but, reason is CORRECT.
20. Identify the incorrect option
a. Commercial Banks make use of the deposits to meet the loan requirements of the
people.
b. People’s money is safe with the banks and it earns an amount of interest.
c. The Reserve Bank of India supervises the functioning of formal sources of loans.
d. The Central government issues currency notes on behalf of the Reserve Bank of
India.
Section B
21. Explain some economic effects of the Non-Cooperation Movement.
OR

Analyse the role of merchants and the industrialists in the Civil Disobedience
Movement.
22. How did the First World War transform the US economy to make it an international
creditor from an international debtor?
OR
How did many Indian entrepreneurs survive despite of tight economic controls
imposed by the British Government?
23. Read the sources given below and answer the questions that follow:
Source A: The Reading Mania
New forms of popular literature appeared in print, targeting new audiences.

Booksellers employed pedlars who roamed around villages, carrying little books for
sale. There were almanacs or ritual calendars, along with ballads and folktales. But
other forms of reading matter, largely for entertainment, began to reach ordinary
readers as well.
Source B: Print Comes to Europe
Copying was an expensive, laborious and time-consuming business. Manuscripts were

fragile, awkward to handle, and could not be carried around or read easily. Their
circulation, therefore, remained limited. With the growing demand for books,
woodblock printing gradually became more and more popular. By the early fifteenth
century, woodblocks were being widely used in Europe to print textiles, playing cards,
and religious pictures with simple, brief texts.
Source C: Further Innovations
By the late eighteenth century, the press came to be made out of metal. By the mid-
nineteenth century, Richard M. Hoe of New York had perfected the power-driven
cylindrical press. This was capable of printing 8,000 sheets per hour. This press was
particularly useful for printing newspapers. In the late nineteenth century, the offset
press was developed which could print up to six colors at a time.

Questions:
Source A: What were the new forms of literature introduced in Europe to attract new
readers?
Source B: Why couldn’t the production of handwritten manuscripts satisfy the ever-
increasing demand for books? Give any one reason.
Source C: Mention characteristic feature of the off-set press.
24. Study the given chart carefully and answer the following questions:
a. Which state is the largest producer of manganese in India?

b. What is the use of manganese?
c. What is the share of Madhya Pradesh in the production of manganese ore?
OR
What are the two main ways of generating electricity? How are they different from
each other? Explain.
25. Mention any four difficulties of the local government in India.
26. Give any two merits and demerits of one-party system.
27. What could be done in terms of credit availability for India's development?
OR
Why is modern currency accepted as a medium of exchange without any use of its
own? Find out the reason.

28. Give brief idea about GDP.
Section C
29. "Napoleon had destroyed democracy in France but in the administrative field he had
incorporated revolutionary principles in order to make the whole system more
rational and efficient". Analyse the statement with arguments.
OR
How did the Journalist Wilhelm Wolff describe the revolt led by the Silesia weavers
against contractors in 1845?
30. Read the extract and answer the questions that follow:
Tourism in India has grown substantially over the last three decades. Foreign tourist’s
arrivals in the country witnessed an increase of 11.8 percent during the year 2010 as
against the year 2009, contributing Rs 64,889 crore of foreign exchange in 2010. 5.78
million foreign tourists visited India in 2010. More than 15 million people are
directly engaged in the tourism industry.
Tourism also promotes national integration, provides support to local handicrafts and
cultural pursuits. It also helps in the development of an international understanding
of our culture and heritage. Foreign tourists visit India for heritage tourism, eco-
tourism, adventure tourism, cultural tourism, medical tourism and business tourism.
There is a vast potential for the development of tourism in all parts of the country.
Efforts are being made to promote different types of tourism for this upcoming
industry.
Questions:
i. What is the contribution of Tourism in the Balance of Payments?
ii. "Tourism in India has grown substantially over the last three decades."
With respect to this enlist reasons for which foreign tourists visit India.
iii. How the industries of service sector are benefitted by tourism?

31. Why has the 'Chotanagpur Plateau region' the maximum concentration of iron and
steel industries? Analyse the reasons.
32. What are the outcomes and the lessons we learnt from the style of governance in Sri
Lanka and Belgium?
33. How does democracy accommodate social diversities?
OR
There are increasing inequalities in the economic scenario. Why?
34. Can you illustrate the features of the New Economic policy introduced in 1991?
Section D
35. a. Two places A and B have been marked on the given outline map of India. Identify
them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them
A. The place where Indian National Congress session was held in 1927.
B. The place associated with the Civil Disobedience Movement.
b. On the same outline map of India locate and label any four of the following with
suitable Symbols.
i. Paradip - Major Sea Port
ii. Hyderabad - Software Technology Park
iii. Bassien – Oil Field
iv. Narora – Thermal Power Plant
v. Tehri – Dam
vi. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose - International Airport

CBSE Class 10 Social Science
Sample Paper 01 (2019-20)
Answer
Section A
1. (a) - (i), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iii)
2. (c) British ruled India because Indians cooperated with them Explanation:
In his famous book Hind Swaraj (1909) Mahatma Gandhi declared that British rule
was established in India with the cooperation of Indians and had survived only
because of this cooperation.
If Indians refused to cooperate, British rule in India would collapse within a year, and
swaraj would come.
3. (a) It is a page from the oldest Japanese book - Diamond Sutra.

Explanation: The oldest Japanese book, printed in AD 868, is the Buddhist Diamond
Sutra, containing six sheets of text and woodcut illustrations.
4. Gomasthas were the paid servants of the East India Company to supervise the
weavers.
5. (c) land, Explanation: Land is an important resource because it covers about 30 % of

the total area of the earth's surface. It provides us the agricultural land which contain
natural fertilizer for growth of the products sown; the underground water, the
various minerals like coal, bauxite, gold and other raw materials. It is on land that
buildings and industries are made.
6. Labour-intensive farming is intensive subsistence farming. It is a kind of agriculture

where a lot of capital and labour are used to increase the yield that can be obtained
per area.
7. Nuclear energy is obtained by altering the structure of atoms.
8. Buddhism is the state religion of Sri Lanka.

9. (c) Federal, Explanation: All the countries have federal system of Government
10. Social community
OR
Political dominance
11. One-third of the seats are reserved for women in Local Self Government bodies.
OR
The Union Law shall prevail in case of a clash between the laws made by the centre
and state on a subject in the concurrent list.
12. Double coincidence of wants is basically a condition where the wants of the buyer
exactly match the offers given or provided by the seller. However, in the given case it
is not possible. The condition described here is a situation when there is no double
coincidence of wants. Any exchange of goods is not possible here.
13. (c) To get his children educated, Explanation: A prosperous farmer wants high
income for his crops. He also wants his children to be able to get education and settle
abroad.
14. Technology
15. (b) Providing health and education, Explanation: Running proper schools and
providing quality education, particularly elementary education, is the primary
responsibility of the government. These are the primary responsibilities of any type of
the govt.
16. USA
OR
62%
17. (b) Bank loan requires proper documents and collateral.

Explanation: Informal lenders know the borrowers personally and hence are willing

to give loan without collateral( it is an asset that the borrower owns (such as land,
building, vehicles, livestock, deposits with banks) and uses this as a guarantee to a
lender until the loan is repaid.). They also do not keep records of transactions which
makes the borrowers comfortable taking loan from them.
18. Dairy is dependent on the biological process of the animals and the availability of
fodder.
19. (b) Both assertion and reason are CORRECT and reason is the CORRECT explanation of
the assertion. Explanation: Both assertion and reason are CORRECT and reason is the
CORRECT explanation of the assertion.
20. (d) The Central government issues currency notes on behalf of the Reserve Bank of
India.
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India issues currency notes on behalf of the central
government.
Section B
21. The economic effects of the non-cooperation movement were very significant as
mentioned below:
i. Foreign goods were boycotted, liquor shops picked and foreign clothes were burnt
in huge bonfires.
ii. The import of foreign cloth halved between 1921 and 1922 and its value dropped
from Rs.102 crores to Rs.57 crores.
iii. In many areas, merchants and traders abstained from trading in foreign goods or
finance foreign trade.
iv. As the boycott movement spread, people used only Indian clothes and began to
discard foreign clothes.
v. As a result, the production of Indian textiles and handlooms went up.
OR
The following points analyse the role of merchants and the industrialists in the Civil
Disobedience Movement:
i. During the First World War, Indian merchants and industrialists made huge

profits and emerged as a powerful section. They opposed colonial policies that
restricted business activities because they wanted to expand their business.
ii. They wanted protection against imports of foreign goods and a rupee sterling
foreign exchange ratio that would discourage imports.
iii. The industrialists criticised colonial control over the Indian economy and
supported the Civil Disobedience Movement at its first stage.
iv. They gave financial assistance and refused to buy or sell imported goods.
v. Most industrialists thought ‘Swaraj’ as a time when colonial restriction did not
exist in the business world, as a result, trade and business would flourish without
constraints.
22. The First World War transform the US economy to make it an international creditor
from an international debtor because:
i. The First World War was the first industrial war.

ii. Britain borrowed large sums of money from US banks as well as from companies
to pay off loans.
iii. US though a party to war was physically unaffected. It witnessed an industrial
boom and an increase in agricultural production.
iv. The US was in a position to lend to European countries to recover from the shock
of war. As a result, the US emerged as an international creditor from a debtor.
v. By the end of the war, the US and its citizens owned more overseas assets than
foreign governments and citizens owned in the US.
OR
As British control over Indian trade tightened, the space of Indian merchants became
limited. However, many Indian Entrepreneurs survived despite tight economic
controls imposed by the British government because of the following reasons:
i. When Indian businessmen began to set up industries in the late nineteenth

century, they avoided competing with Manchester goods in the Indian market.
ii. Many Indians became junior player in the trade with China by providing finance,
procuring supplies and shipping consignments.
iii. Some merchants traded with Burma, Middle East and East Africa and accumulated

capital through other trade networks.
iv. Some merchants operated within India, carrying goods from one place to another,
banking money, transferring funds between cities and financing traders.
v. When opportunities of investment in industries opened up, many Indian
entrepreneurs set up their own factories.
23. Source A: The new forms of literature introduced in Europe to attract new readers
were almanacs or ritual calendars, along with ballads and folktales.
Source B: (Anyone relevant point): Production of handwritten manuscripts

was tiresome work. Copying was time-consuming, high priced and painful.
Manuscripts were delicate and difficult to handle. It was not easy to carry the
manuscripts everywhere.
Source C: The offset press was developed which could print up to six colors at a time.
24. i. Odisha is the largest producer of manganese ore in India.

ii. Manganese is mainly used in the manufacture of steel.
iii. Madhya Pradesh produces about 22% of the total manganese.
OR
Thermal Electricity Hydro Electricity
It is obtained by using coal, petroleum and natural

It is produced from water.
gas.
It is a non-renewable resource. It is a renewable resource.
It causes pollution. It does not cause pollution.
It is expensive in the long run. It is cheaper in the long run.
25. Four difficulties of the local government in India are:
i. Most states have not transferred significant powers to the local governments.
ii. There is a shortage of resources.
iii. Elections are not held regularly.
iv. The Gram Sabha are not held regularly.

26. The merits of the one party system are :
i. It provides strong and stable government: Since there is no opposition party,

the government is strong and cannot be removed or voted out of power.
ii. It is less expensive: Since there is only one party and one candidate of the party,
not much money is spent on the election.
The demerits are :
i. It is undemocratic: In this system, the government can become dictatorial.

ii. Lack of Choice: It gives no real choice to the voters to choose from.
27. Cheap and affordable credit is crucial for the country's development. Cheap
and affordable credit should be made available to all
Expanding the customer base of banks and cooperative societies will help in
India’s development.
Cheap credit would also allow weaker sections of society to enter formal sector
of lending and rid them of exploitation at the hands of informal moneylenders.
Affordable credit would also end the cycle of the debt trap and lead to
sustainable economic activity that would allow borrowers to invest in better
technology to make their business more competitive.
OR
Modern currency is accepted as a medium of exchange without any use of its

own because of the reasons mentioned below:
i. Modern currency is authorized by the government of a country.

ii. In India, the Reserve Bank of India issues all currency notes on behalf of the
Central Government.
iii. As per the Indian law, no other individual or organization is allowed to issue
currency it's illegal for anyone else to issue notes.
iv. The Indian law legalises the use of rupee as a medium of payment that cannot be
refused in settling transactions in India.
v. The payment made in rupees cannot be legally refused by anyone in India.
28. GDP is the calculation of total production in a country/state within a time period,

normally a year. It is the calculation of values of all final goods and services within a
year.
Section C
29. Napoleon became the ruler of France on 2nd December 1804. He established a
monarchical political system. He was worried by the democratic forces unleashed by
the revolution. But at the same time, he did not want to ignore them entirely. So he
introduced some reform in the administrative system. He tried to make the whole
system more rational and efficient. To achieve this goal, he took some important
steps.
These were as follows:
i. The Civil Code of 1804, also known as Napoleonic Code, abolished all the privileges
based on birth, established equality before the law and gave the right to property.
ii. The code which was introduced in the regions under French control, like Italy,
Germany, Switzerland, simplified administrative divisions, abolished the feudal
system and freed peasants from serfdom and manorial dues
iii. Uniform weights and measures were adopted. A common national currency
helped in the movement of goods and capital from one region to another.
iv. Moreover, guild restrictions were removed, transport and communications
systems were improved. By these new policies peasants, artisans, workers and
new businessmen were benefitted and started to enjoy new-found freedom.
Thus, it can be concluded that Napoleon had destroyed democracy in France but
in the administrative field he had incorporated revolutionary principles.
OR
In 1845, weavers of Silesia had led a revolt against contractors who supplied them
raw materials. They gave them order for finished textiles but drastically reduced their
payments. Journalist Wilhelm Wolff described the revolt of the weavers against
contractors as:
i. The workers were living in extreme poverty and misery.

ii. The desperate need for jobs has been taken advantage of by the contractors to

reduce the prices of the goods they order.
iii. On 4 June at 2 p.m. a large crowd of weavers emerged from their homes and
marched in pairs up to the mansion of their contractor demanding higher wages.
iv. They were treated with scorn and threats alternately.
v. A group of weavers entered into a house of a contractor. They smashed the
window panes, furniture and porcelain. They entered the storehouse and tore to
shreds the supplies of cloth.
vi. The contractor fled away with his family to a neighboring village and came back
after 24 hours with army.
30. 1. Tourism contributed to Rs 64,889 crore of foreign exchange in 2010.
2. Foreign tourists visit India for heritage tourism, eco-tourism, adventure tourism,
cultural tourism, medical tourism and business tourism.
3. (Anyone relevant point)
i. More than 15 million people are directly engaged in the tourism industry
ii. It promotes national integration.
iii. It provides support to local handicrafts and cultural pursuits.
31. The iron and steel industries are mostly concentrated in and around the Chotanagpur
Plateau region because of the following reasons :
a. Low cost of iron ore: Proximity to iron mines helps to reduce the transportation
cost of iron ore to the industries.
b. Availability of high-grade raw materials in the adjoining area: Other bulky
raw materials like coking coal, limestone is also available in proximity.
c. Availability of cheap labour: Abundant and cheap labour from the adjoining
areas of Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha.
d. Dense transport network This region is well connected with roadways and
railways that help in the quick movement of raw materials and finished goods to
the industry and market areas.
e. Port facilities Kolkata, a well-developed port, is near to this area.
32. A. We realize that the two countries, Sri Lanka and Belgium, are similar in respect of
linguistic and ethnic diversity, yet both of them followed opposite policies to

resolve the differences.
B. The Majoritarianism measures as followed in Sri Lanka created feeling of
alienation among the Tamils leading to tensions in the region. It led to civil war
waged by the Tamils who fight to create an independent state named Tamil Elam
in the North and east of the Island. It is estimated that the war has claimed the
lives of more than 68000 people since 1983 and it has caused significant harms to
the population and the economy of the country.
C. The accommodation policies followed in Belgium have worked well so far. They
are complicated but nevertheless, have been able to prevent any outbreak of civil
war. The policies helped the leaders of the country in creating an enabling
environment for everyone to live together with unity without disturbing the social
fabric of the country. The policies of the government gave equal representation to
the different sections of the society.
D. Therefore it is clear that to be able to hold the country together, it is indispensable
to recognize and regard the culture and other identifying differences of various
groups and create mutually acceptable policies for sharing power.
In Sri Lanka, the majority Sinhala speakers wanted to dominate the minority Tamil
speakers. They recognized Sinhala as the only official language in the nation. Many
policies favoured Sinhala speakers for getting government jobs and many advantages
over tamil speakers. All these government measures increased the alienated feeling
among the Sri Lankan Tamils. As the government denied them equal rights, the
relations between Tamils and Sinhalas worsened. The demands of Tamils for equal
rights and opportunities were repeatedly denied by the government. Many political
leaders then started to demand for a independent area. Tamil Elam, for the Tamils.
The tension between the two communities soon turned into a civil war and many
people from both communities lost their lives. Here, Sri Lanka refuses to share power,
and it eventually led to a disaster to the country. They wanted the majority
community to dominate over the minority community.
The Belgian leaders took another path. They recognized every community and gave
them equal rights.
In Belgium the Dutch-speaking community constituted a majority in the country and a
minority in the capital. The minority French-speaking community was very rich and
held powers in the government. Later, when the Dutch became educated, they felt a

need to hold equal power in the government. This created tension between the two
communities. Belgian government adopted a clever policy to accommodate both the
communities in the country without any problems. The number of Dutch-speaking
people and French-speaking people were equal in the central government, so that no
group can take the decision unilaterally. They followed a federal system of
government, ie, the state was not the subordinate of the central government. Brussels
had a separate government. The French-speaking community accepted equal
representation because the dutch accepted it in the central government. The type of
power-sharing has led to a more stable and harmonious type of government in
Belgium, unlike in Sri Lanka.
33. A. Democracy accommodates social diversity as it allows for equality, fair

representation to all irrespective of their caste, creed, colour, race, religion,
language or place of residence.
B. Democracy also ensures that the government should not be made by the majority
but it should have the representation of minorities as well
C. There is a tendency of gender discrimination everywhere in the world Woman are
discriminated in one way or the other
D. India is a secular country and it never tries to give undue preference to any
language
E. Democracy is the best form of government to accommodate social diversities if it
must fulfil some basic conditions. That is Free and fair elections, Majority rule
should not be in terms of religion or race or linguistic groups, Majority should
always work in consonance with the minority.
OR
i. The economic development of a country depends on several factors like the

country’s population size, global situation, cooperation from other countries,
economic priorities adopted by the country, etc.
ii. India achieved in the area of political equality but could not be achieved in the
economic field.
iii. In India, a small number of ultra-rich people enjoy a highly disproportionate
share of wealth and income.
iv. The share of their wealth in the total income of the country has been increasing.

Those at the bottom of the society have very little to depend upon. Their incomes
have been declining.
v. Sometimes, the people of the bottom level, find it difficult to meet their basic needs
of life, like food, clothing, house, education and health.
vi. The democratically elected government does not appear to be as keen to solve the
question of poverty as people expect from them.
vii. The policies and their applications are taken by the different governments of India
to alleviate poverty are not adequate. Thus in actual life, democratic governments
in India are unable to reduce economic inequalities.
Thus, it can be concluded that there are increasing inequalities in the economic
scenario.
34. Following are the features of New Economic Policy introduced in 1991:
a. Liberalized policy towards foreign trade and foreign investment.

b. Introduction of foreign capital investment.
c. Removal of trade barriers.
d. Reduction in the role of Public sector.
e. Promotion to private sector.
f. Reforms in the financial sector.
g. Liberalization of import licensing.
h. Freedom is given to the MNCs to set up their industrial units.
Section D

35.

SOCIAL SCIENCE (CODE 087)
CLASS X – SESSION 2019-20
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:
i. The question paper has 35 questions in all.
ii. Marks are indicated against each question.
iii. Questions from serial number 1 to 20 are objective type questions. Each question carries
one mark. Answer them as instructed.
iv. Questions from serial number 21 to 28 are3 marks questions. Answer of these questions
v. Questions from serial number 29 to 34 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these questions
vi. Question number 35 is a map question of 6 marks with two parts - 35 a. from History (2
marks) and 35b. from Geography (4 marks).
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SECTION – A VERY SHORT ANS. QUESTIONS
1 Match the following items given in column A with those in column B. Choose the correct 1
answer from the options given below:
COLUMN A COLUMN B
A. Rashsundari Debi 1. Chhote Aur Bade Ka Sawal
B. Sudarshan Chakr 2. Kesari
C. Kashibaba 3. Amar Jiban
D. Bal Gangadhar Tilak 4. Sacchi Kavitayen
2 Identify the appropriate reason for the formation of the Swaraj party from the options given 1
below:
A. Wanted members of Congress to return to Council Politics
B. Wanted members of Congress to ask for Poorna Swaraj for Indians
C. Wanted members of Congress to ask Dominion State for India
D. Wanted members of Congress to oppose Simon Commission
3 Study the picture and answer the question that follows 1

Which of the following aspect best signifies this image of ‘Germania’?
A. Heroism and Justice
B. Folk and Cultural Tradition
C. Austerity and Asceticism
D. Revenge and Vengeance
Note: This question is in lieu of Q3 for Visually Impaired Candidates only

Q-3 What does the crown on allegory of ‘Germania’ signify?
4 Who was called as the architect of Germany’s unification? 1
5 Which one of the following is an example of Cultivable Wasteland? 1

A. Gross cropped Area
B. Uncultivable Land
C. Barren Wasteland
D. Current fallow Land
6 Complete the following table with correct information with regard to cultivation of Rice: 1
Rice Annual rain fall Cropping season Temperature

required required for its
growth (in degrees)
100 cm (A) - ? (B) - ?
7 Being a tropical country, India has enormous possibilities of tapping solar energy. Suggest any 1
one way to popularize its maximum use.
OR
A concerted effort has to be made for sustainable development.Suggest any one step in
conserving our mineral resources for the future.
8 Correct the following statement and rewrite: 1

In Srilanka, an Act was passed in 1956 to recognise Tamil as the only official language,
disregarding Sinhala.
OR
Correct the following statement and rewrite:

Belgium is a small country in Europe and share borders with France, Italy, Germany and
Luxembourg.
9. 1
Which one of the following option best signifies this cartoon?
A. Demand for separate state from Democratic Government

B. Democratic Government is facing territorial issues with the bordering states
C. Democratic Government is coping with multiple pressures through accommodation
D. Democratic Government accepts demands based on separate state
Note: This question is in lieu of Q9 for visually impaired candidates

Q9. Give any one example of Social Democracy.
10 The representation of women in Indian Parliament is still low as compared to European 1

countries because __________________.
OR
The Constitution of India provides to all individuals and communities freedom to profess,
practice and propagate any religion because ___________________________________.
11 Who presides over the meeting of the Municipal Corporation? 1

OR
Which government has the power to legislate on ‘Residuary’ subjects in India?
12 Mention the formula to calculate the BMI (Body Mass Index). 1

13 Which of the following statement defines Sustainable Development? 1
A. Sustainable use of natural resources without considering the need of the future
generation.
B. Present generation fulfils its needs while considering the needs of the future generation
as well.
C. It means utilization of natural resources by the past, present and forthcoming future
generation.
D. To meets the needs of the future generations even if the needs of the present generation
go unmet.
14 One of the best ways to reduce over usage of ground water is ____________________________. 1
15 Which of the following profession belongs to the Tertiary Sector of economy? 1
A. Fisherman
B. Farmer
C. Factory worker
D. Teacher
16 The number of deaths of children less than one year of age per 1000 live births is referred as 1
______________.
OR
The total number of children of age group 14 and 15 years attending school as a percentage of
total number of children in the same age group is referred as __________________________.
17 Find the Incorrect option 1
A. Demand deposit share the essential features of money

B. With demand deposit payments can be made without cash
C. Demand deposits are safe way of money transformation
D. Demand deposit facility is like cheque
18 Arrange the following in the correct sequence – 1
i. Transporting cloth to the workshops

ii. Sale in shops and showrooms
iii. Spinning the yarn
iv. Weaving of the fabric
Options –
A. i--iv--iii--ii
B. iii –iv—i--ii
C. iv—i--ii--iii
D. iii—iv--ii--i
19 In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason 1
(R). Read the statements and chose the correct option:
Assertion (A): Not every good or service that is produced and sold needs to be counted to
know the total production in each sector.
Reason (R): The value of final goods already includes the value of all the intermediate goods.
Options:
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.
20 Rita has taken a loan of Rs. 7 lakhs from the bank to purchase a car. The annual interest rate on 1
the loan is 14.5 per cent and the loan is to be repaid in 3 years in monthly instalments.
The bank retained the papers of the new car as collateral, which will be returned to Rita
only when she repays the entire loan with interest.
Analyse the loan information given above, considering one of the following correct option.
a. Mode of re-payment
b. Terms of credit
c. Interest on loan
d. Deposit criteria
SECTION – B SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
21 Describe the incidence of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. 3
OR
Describe the role of Alluri Sitaram Raju in Andhra Pradesh during 1920s.
22 Why did Europeans flee to America in nineteenth century? Explain. 3
OR
Why did merchants moved to the countryside Europe during the seventeenth and eighteenth
centuries? Explain.
23 Read the sources given below and answer the questions that follows- 1
+
Source A-Religious Debates and the Fear of Print 1
+
Print created the possibility of wide circulation of ideas, and introduced a new world of debate 1
and discussion. Even those who disagreed with established authorities could now print and =
circulate their ideas. Through the printed message, they could persuade people to think 3
differently, and move them to action. This had significance in different spheres of life.
Source B-The Reading Mania
The ideas of scientists and philosophers now became more accessible to the common people.
Ancient and medieval scientific texts were compiled and published, and maps and scientific
diagrams were widely printed. When scientists like Isaac Newton began to publish their
discoveries, they could influence a much wider circle of scientifically minded readers. The
writings of thinkers such as Thomas Paine, Voltaire and Jean Jacques Rousseau were also
widely printed and read. Thus their ideas about science, reason and rationality found their
way into popular literature.
Source C --- Print Culture and the French Revolution
Print popularised the ideas of the Enlightenment thinkers. Collectively, their writings provided
a critical commentary on tradition, superstition and despotism. They argued for the rule of
reason rather than custom, and demanded that everything be judged through the application of
reason and rationality. They attacked the sacred authority of the Church and the despotic
power of the state, thus eroding the legitimacy of a social order based on tradition. The
writings of Voltaire and Rousseau were read widely; and those who read these books saw the
world through new eyes, eyes that were questioning, critical and rational.
Source A-Religious Debates and the Fear of Print
23.1 Evaluate the effectiveness of Print in the transmission of ideas and cultures. 1
23.2 To what extent do you agree that scientific ideas were circulated through Print.? Give
only one aspect. 1
23.3To what extent did print culture create conditions for French Revolution ?. Cite any one
evidence to support your answer. 1
24 “Energy saved is energy produced”. Support the statement with suitable examples. 3
OR
“India has fairly rich and varied mineral resources across different regions”. Support the
statement with examples.
25 Describe any three features of Indian Federalism. 3
26 Describe the role of Political Parties in India. 3
27 Why do we need to expand formal sources of credit in India? Explain. 3

OR
Why do banks and cooperative societies need to lend more? Explain.
28 Underemployment continues to be rampant in the rural areas. Suggest any three ways through 3
which employment for rural people can be generated.
SECTION – C LONG ANS. QUESTIONS
29 Highlight the reasons for the growth of nationalist tensions in the Balkan region before the 5
First World War.
OR
Why was the period of 1848 considered as phase of the revolution of the Liberals in Europe?
Explain.
30 Read the extract and answer the questions that follows: 1

+
Today, the world has been converted into a large village with the help of efficient and fast 2
moving transport. Transport has been able to achieve this with the help of equally developed +
communication system. Therefore, transport, communication and trade are complementary to 2
each other. =
5
Today, India is well-linked with the rest of the world despite its vast size, diversity and
linguistic and socio-cultural plurality. Railways, airways, waterways, newspapers, radio,
television, cinema and internet, etc. have been contributing to its socio-economic progress in
many ways.
The trades from local to international levels have added to the vitality of its economy. It has
enriched our life and added substantially to growing amenities and facilities for the comforts
of life. It is thus, evident that a dense and efficient network of transport and communication is
a prerequisite for local, national and global trade of today.
30.1-Why is there a need to interlink with the world?
30.2-Infer the importance of means of transportation and communication for socio- economic
progress?
30.3- How does trade strengthen the economy of a country?
31 ‘The challenge of sustainable development requires control over industrial 5

pollution.’ Substantiate the statement with examples.
32 Explain with examples the accommodative experience of Belgium for peace and harmony. 5
33 ‘Democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and negotiation’.Examine the statement. 5
OR
‘Respect and equal treatment of women are necessary ingredients of a democratic society’.
Examine the statement.
34 Describe the role of technology in promoting globalisation process. 5
MAP SKILL BASED QUESTION
35 (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 +
4
A) The place where Indian National Congress session was held in December 1920 =
B) The place where Salt Law was broken by Mahatma Gandhi 6
b) On the same outline map of India locate and label any four of the following with suitable
Symbols.
i. Paradwip- Major Sea Port
ii. Noida- Software Technology Park
iii. Salem- Iron and Steel industry
iv. Kalpakkam- Nuclear Power Plant
v. Bhakra Nangal– Dam
vi. Chattrapati Shivaji International Airport
Note: The following questions are for the Visually Impaired candidates only in lieuof Q. No.
35. ANY SIX to be attempted: 1X6 =6
i. Name the state where Indigo planters organized Satyagraha.
ii. Name the place where Non- Cooperation Movement ended abruptly due to violence.
iii. Name the state where Jallianwala Bagh incidence took place.
iv. Name the state where Chhatrapati ShivajiAirport is located.
v. Name the state where Salem Iron and Steel Plant is located.
vi. Name the state where Kalpakkam Nuclear Power Plant is located.
vii. Name the Software Technology Park located in Uttar Pradesh.
viii. Name the state where Haldia Seaport is located.
SOCIAL SCIENCE (CODE 087)
CLASS X – SESSION 2019-20
MARKING SCHEME
S. VALUE POINTS M
No.
SECTION – A
1 Match the following items given in column A with those in column B. Choose the correct 1
answer from the options given below:
COLUMN A COLUMN B
A. Rashsundari Debi 1. Chhote Aur Bade Ka
Sawal
B. Sudarshan Chakr 2. Kesari
C. Kashibaba 3. Amar Jiban
D. Bal Gangadhar Tilak 4. Sacchi Kavitayen
A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

History – Print Culture, page-126
2 Identify the appropriate reason for the formation of the party from the options given below: 1
B. Wanted members of Congress to ask for Poorna Swaraj for Indians
C. Wanted members of Congress to ask Dominion State for India
D. Wanted members of Congress to oppose Simon Commission
History, Chapter- 2; The nationalism in India -Pg No-38
3 Study the picture and answer the question that follows 1
Which of the following aspect best signifies this image of ‘Germania’?

B. Folk and Cultural Tradition
C. Austerity and Asceticism
D. Revenge and Vengeance
History – Nationalism in Europe, Page -23
Note: This question is in lieu of Q3 for Visually Impaired Candidates.
Q-3- What does the crown on allegory of ‘Germania’ signify?
Heroism
History – Nationalism in Europe, Page-9
4 Who was called as the architect of Germany’s unification? 1
Otto Von Bismarck

History Pg-19 The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
5 Which one of the following is an example of Cultivable Wasteland? 1

A. Gross cropped Area
B. Uncultivable Land
C. Barren Wasteland
D. Current fallow Land
B-Uncultivable Land
Contemporary India-II
Chapter- 1; Resources and Development,pg-5
6 Complete the following table with correct information with regard to the cultivation of rice: 1
Rice Annual rain fall Cropping season Temperature

required required for its
growth (in degrees)
100 cm (A) - ? (B) - ?
(A) Kharif Cropping Season (B) 16°C – 27°C

Chapter-3; Agriculture pg-32
7 Being a tropical country, India has enormous possibilities of tapping solar energy. Suggest any 1
one way to popularize its maximum use.
OR
A concerted effort has to be made for sustainable development. Suggest any one step in
conserving our mineral resources for the future.
Making people aware about renewable energy resources/use of rooftop solar panels/solar
street lighting system/any other relevant point
Chapter- 5; Minerals and Energy Resources,pg-62
OR
Improved technologies/ Recycling of metals/ Using scrap metals and other substitutes /
Any other relevant point
Chapter- 5; Minerals and Energy Resources,pg-58
8 Correct the following statement and rewrite: 1

In Srilanka, an Act was passed in 1956 to recognise Tamil as the only official language,
disregarding Sinhala.
Or
Correct the following statement and rewrite:
Belgium is a small country in Europe and share borders with France, Italy, Germany and
Luxembourg
In Srilanka, an Act was passed in 1956 to recognise Sinhala as the only official language,
disregardingTamil.
Democratic Politics-II
Chapter- 1; Power Sharing .Pg3
Or
Belgium is a small country in Europe and share borders with France, the Netherlands,
Germany and Luxembourg.
Chapter- 1; Power Sharing .Pg2
9 1
. Which of the following option best signifies this cartoon?

A. Demand for separate state from Democratic Government
B. Democratic Government is facing territorial issues with the bordering states
C. Democratic Government is coping with multiple pressures through accommodation
D. Democratic Government accepts demands based on separate state
Democratic Government is coping with multiple pressures through accommodation
Note: This question is in lieu of Q9 for visually impaired candidates

Q9. Give any one example of Social Democracy.
Dignity of individual (gender, caste, religion)/ any other relevant point
Chapter- 7; Outcomes of Democracy / Pg. No. 98
10 The representation of women in Indian Parliament is still low as compared to European 1

countries because _________________.
OR
The Constitution of India provides to all individuals and communities freedom to profess,
practice and propagate any religion because ______________________.
Lack of legally imposed quotas or reservation policy at central level / Any other relevant
point
Chapter- 4; Gender, Caste and Religion pg-44
OR
India is a secular country/ any other relevant answer
Chapter- 4; Gender, Caste and Religion pg-47
11 Who presides over the meeting of the Municipal Corporation? 1

OR
Which government has the power to legislate on ‘Residuary’ subjects in India?
The Mayor/Municipal Commissioner/Alderman
Democratic Politics-II,Chapter- 2 Federalismpg-25
OR
Union Government
Democratic Politics-II, Chapter- 2 Federalismpg-17
12 Mention the formula to calculate the BMI ( Body Mass Index) 1
BMI- (BODY MASS INDEX)

Weight of person in kg and height in metres is taken. Divide the weight by the square of
the height.
Economics, Ch-1 Development, Page – 13
13 Which of the following statement defines Sustainable Development? 1
A. Sustainable use of natural resources without considering the need of the future
generation.
B. Present generation fulfils its needs while considering the needs of the future generation
as well.
C. It means utilization of natural resources by the past, present and forthcoming future
generation.
D. To meets the needs of the future generations even if the needs of the present generation
go unmet
B. Present generation fulfils its needs while considering the needs of the future
generation as well.
Economics, Ch- Development, Page – 13
14 One of the best ways to reduce over usage of ground water is _________________________. 1
Implementation of stringent policies to control misuse of water

(Or Any other valid point)
Economics Ch- Development, Page – 14
15 Which of the following profession belongs to the Tertiary Sector of economy? 1
A. Fisherman
B. Farmer
C. Factory worker
D. Teacher
D- Teacher
Economics, Ch- Sectors of Economy, Page - 20
16 The number of deaths of children less than one year of age per 1000 live births is referred as 1
______________.
OR
The total number of children of age group 14 and 15 years attending school as a percentage of
total number of children in the same age group is referred as __________________.
Infant mortality rate (IMR)
OR
Net Attendance Ratio
Economics Ch- Development, Page – 14
17 Find the Incorrect option 1
A. Demand deposit share the essential features of money

B. With demand deposit payments can be made without cash
C. Demand deposits are safe way of money transformation
D. Demand deposit facility is like cheque
D Demand deposit facility is like cheque
Economics, Ch- money and credit Pg-41
18 Arrange the following in the correct sequence – 1
i. Transporting cloth to the workshops

ii. Sale in shops and showrooms
iii. Spinning the yarn
iv. Weaving of the fabric
Options –
A. i--iv--iii--ii
B. iii –iv—i--ii
C. iv—i--ii--iii
D. iii—iv--ii--i
B iii –iv—i--ii
Economics, Ch- Sectors of Economy, Page - 20
19 In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason 1
(R). Read the statements and chose the correct option:
Assertion (A): Not every good or service that is produced and sold needs to be counted to
know the total production in each sector.
Reason (R): The value of final goods already includes the value of all the intermediate goods.
Options:
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.
Economics, Ch- Sectors of Economy, Page – 22
20 Rita has taken a loan of Rs.7 lakhs from the bank to purchase a car. The annual interest rate on 1
the loan is 14.5 per cent and the loan is to be repaid in 3 years in monthly instalments.
The bank retained the papers of the new car as collateral, which will be returned to Rita
only when she repays the entire loan with interest.
Analyse the loan information given above, considering one of the following correct option.
A. Mode of re-payment
B. Terms of credit
C. Interest on loan
D. Deposit criteria
B Terms of Credit Economics, Ch – Money and Credit, Page – 45
SECTION – B SHORT ANS. QUESTIONS
21 Describe the famous incidence of Jallianwala Bagh. 3
OR
Describe the role of Alluri Sitaram Raju in Andhra Pradesh during 1920s.
Jallianwalla Bagh incident.

i. On 13 April, Jallianwalla Bagh incident took place.
ii. On that day a crowd of villagers who had come to Amritsar to attend a fair gathered in
the enclosed ground of Jallianwalla Bagh.
iii. Being from outside the city, they were unaware of the martial law that had been
imposed.
iv. Dyer entered the area, blocked the exit points, and opened fire on the crowd, killing
hundreds.
To be assessed as whole
History, Nationalism in India – Page – 31
OR
Role of Alluri Sitaram Raju in the Gudem hills of Andhra Pradesh
i. Alluri Sitaram Raju claimed that he had a variety of special powers like making
astrological predictions, healing people and surviving bullet shots
ii. The rebels proclaimed him as an incarnation of God.
iii. Raju was inspired by Gandhiji’s Non-Cooperation Movement
iv. Persuaded people to wear khadi and give up drinking.
v. But at the same time he asserted that India could be liberated only by the use of force,
not non-violence.
vi. Used guerrilla warfare for achieving swaraj.
To be assessed as whole
History, Nationalism in India – Page PG-36
22 Why did European flee to America in nineteenth century? Explain. 3
OR
Why did merchants moved to the countryside Europe during the seventeenth and eighteenth
centuries? Explain.
European flee to America in 19th century
i.Poverty and hunger were common in Europe.
ii.Cities were crowded and deadly diseases were widespread.
iii.Religious conflicts were common and religious dissenters were persecuted.
iv.Plantations were worked on by slaves.
Any three points to be explained
History Lesson-4 The Making Of The Global World,pg-56
OR
Merchants moved to the countryside Europe
i. Expansion of world trade and the acquisition ofcolonies.
ii. Powerful urban craft and trade guildsdid not allow expansion of production in towns.
iii. Producers regulated production, competition, prices.
iv. Rulers also granted different guilds the monopoly right to produce and trade in specific
products.
v. It was therefore difficult for new merchants to set up business in towns. So they turned
to the countryside.
India and Contemporary World-II
Chapter-5; The Age of Industrialization page-81
23 Read the sources given below and answer the questions that follows- 3
Print created the possibility of wide circulation of ideas, and introduced a new world of
debate and discussion. Even those who disagreed with established authorities could now print
and circulate their ideas. Through the printed message, they could persuade people to think
differently, and move them to action. This had significance in different spheres of life.
The ideas of scientists and philosophers now became more accessible to the common people.
Ancient and medieval scientific texts were compiled and published, and maps and scientific
diagrams were widely printed. When scientists like Isaac Newton began to publish their
discoveries, they could influence a much wider circle of scientifically minded readers. The
writings of thinkers such as Thomas Paine, Voltaire and Jean Jacques Rousseau were also
widely printed and read. Thus their ideas about science, reason and rationality found their
way into popular literature.
Print popularised the ideas of the Enlightenment thinkers. Collectively, their writings
provided a critical commentary on tradition, superstition and despotism. They argued for the
rule of reason rather than custom, and demanded that everything be judged through the
application of reason and rationality. They attacked the sacred authority of the Church and
the despotic power of the state, thus eroding the legitimacy of a social order based on
tradition. The writings of Voltaire and Rousseau were read widely; and those who read these
books saw the world through new eyes, eyes that were questioning, critical and rational.
23.1 Evaluate the effectiveness of Print in the transmission of ideas and cultures. 1
Print introduced a new world of debate and discussionwhich led to the beginning of the
Protestant Reformation with the contribution of Martin Luther.
23.2 To what extent do you agree that scientific ideas were circulated through Print.
Give only one aspect. 1
Newspapers, journals, chapbooks and other medium popularised thescientific ideas of scientist
and philosopherslike Isaac Newton,Thomas Paine, Voltaire and Jean Jacques Rousseau.
23.3To what extent did print culture create conditions for French Revolution ? Cite any
one evidence to support your answer. 1
i. Print popularised the ideas of the Enlightenment thinkers.
ii. All values, norms and institutions were re-evaluated and discussed.
iii. It led to the growth of hostile sentiments against the French monarchy.
iv. Any other relevant point
Any one point to be explained
History lesson-7 the print culture, pg-112-116
24 “Energy saved is energy produced”. Support the statement with suitable examples. 3
OR
“India has fairly rich and varied mineral resources across different regions”. Support the
statement with examples.
“Energy saved is energy produced”.
i. Promotion of energy conservation and increased use of renewable energy sources arethe
twin planks of sustainable energy.
ii. India is presently one of the least energy efficient countries in the world.
iii. We have to adopt a cautious approach for the judicious use of our limited
energyresources.
iv. Using public transport systems instead of individual vehicles.
v. Switching off electricity when not in use.
vi. Using power-saving devices and using non-conventional sources of energy.
pg-63
CH-5 Minerals Geography
OR
“India has fairly rich and varied mineral resources across different regions”.
i. Peninsular rocks contain most of the reserves of coal, metallic minerals, mica and many
other non-metallic minerals.
ii. Sedimentary rocks on the western and eastern flanks of the peninsula, in Gujarat and
Assam have most of the petroleum deposits.
iii. Rajasthan with the rock systems of the peninsula, has reserves of many non-ferrous
minerals.The vast alluvial plains of North India are almost devoid of economic minerals.
Chapter- 5; Mineral and Energy Resources page-52
25 Describe any three features of Indian Federalism. 3
i. Indian federalism is a threefold distribution based on three lists:

I Union List on which centre make laws such as defence, currency, etc.
II State List on which state make laws such as police, trade, agriculture, etc.
III Concurrent List on which both Centre and State Legislates such as education,
marriage, etc.
ii. Centre legislate on ‘residuary’ subjects
iii. High Courts and the Supreme Court sorts out the dispute between centre and state.
iv. Any other relevant point
Chapter-2 federalism, page-16-17
26 Describe the role of Political Parties in India. 3

Role of Political Parties
i. Parties contest election
ii. Parties put forward different policies and programmes
iii. Parties form and run the govt.
iv. Parties that lose in the election play the role of opposition
v. Parties shape public opinion
vi. Parties provide people access to govt. Machinery and welfare schemes.
vii. Any other relevant point
Chapter-6 political parties, page-73
27 Why do we need to expand formal sources of credit in India? Explain. 3
OR
Why do banks and cooperative societies need to lend more? Explain.

Expand formal sources
i. To save people from the exploitation of Informal sector
ii. Formal charge a low interest on loans.
iii. To save from debt trap.
iv. It provides cheap and affordable credit.
v. RBI also supervises the formal sector credit through various rules and regulations
which ensures that banks give loans to small cultivators, small borrowers, etc. and not
just to profit making business and traders.
Economics – Money and Credit, Page – 33
OR
Banks and cooperative societies need to lend more.
i. This would lead to higher incomes
ii. People could borrow cheaply for a variety of needs.
iii. They could grow cropsand set up small-scale industries etc.
iv. Cheap and affordable credit is crucial for the country’s development
v. To save and reduce the dependence on informal sources of credit
vi. It is important that the formal credit is distributed more equally so that the poor can
benefit from the cheaper loans.
Economics – Money and Credit, Page – 31
28 Underemployment continues to be rampant in the rural areas. Suggest three ways through 3
which employment for such people can be generated.
Employment generation
i. i. People can be employed in projects like construction of dam/canal/ roads in the village.
ii. ii.Government invests and employ people in providing transportation and storage services.
iii. iii. People can be employed in services like banking, trade, etc.
iv. iv.Government can identify, promote industries and services in semi-rural areas to enhance
employment.
v. v. Government can open centres to give them training and financial assistance to help them
become self – employed
vi. vi. Any other relevant point
vii. Any three points to be explained
Economics – Sectors of Indian Economy, Page – 28
SECTION – C LONG ANS. QUESTIONS
29 Highlight the reasons for the growth of nationalist tensions in the Balkan region before the 5
First World War.
OR
Why did the period of 1848 consider as phase of the Revolution of the Liberals in Europe?
Explain.
The Balkans
i. The Balkan was a region of geographical and ethnic variations comprising of modern-
day Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, Greece, Macedonia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina
Slovenia, Serbia and Montenegro. The inhabitants were called Slavs
ii. The spread of romantic nationalism lead to its disintegration.
iii. Different Slavic nationalities struggled to define their identity
iv. Balkan region became a region of intense conflict over expansion of territory.
v. At the same time, the great European Powers --Russia, Germany, England and Austro-
Hungary were keen on taking the control of the Balkan region, since it was important
from trade point of view.
vi. This led to the series of wars in the region and finally became the cause of the First
World War.
Chapter-1; The Rise of Nationalism in Europepage-26
OR
The period of 1848 consider as phase of the Revolution of the Liberals in Europe
i. Events of February 1848 in France had brought about the abdication of the monarch
and a republic based on universal male suffrage had been proclaimed.
ii. Germany, Italy, Poland, the Austro-Hungarian Empire – men and women of the liberal
middle classes combined their demands for constitutionalism with national unification.
iii. They took advantage of the growing popular unrest to push their demands for the
creation of a nation-state on parliamentary principles – a constitution, freedom of the
press and freedom of association.
iv. In the German regions a large number of political associations whose members were
middle-class professionals, businessmen and prosperous artisans came together in the
city of Frankfurt and decided to vote for an all-German National Assembly.
v. The middle classes who resisted the demands of workers and artisans and consequently
lost their support. In the end troops were called in and the assembly was forced to
disband.
vi. The issue of extending political rights to women was a controversial one within the
liberal movement, in which large numbers of women had participated actively over the
years.
vii. Women had formed their own political associations, founded newspapers and taken
part in political meetings and demonstration.
Any five points to be explained
Chapter-1; The Rise of Nationalism in Europe, Pages – 13
30 Read the extract and answer the questions that follows: 1

+
Today, the world has been converted into a large village with the help of efficient and fast
2
moving transport. Transport has been able to achieve this with the help of equally developed
+
communication system. Therefore, transport, communication and trade are complementary to
2
each other.
=
Today, India is well-linked with the rest of the world despite its vast size, diversity and 5
linguistic and socio-cultural plurality. Railways, airways, waterways, newspapers, radio,
television, cinema and internet, etc. have been contributing to its socio-economic progress in
many ways.
The trades from local to international levels have added to the vitality of its economy. It has
enriched our life and added substantially to growing amenities and facilities for the comforts
of life. It is thus, evident that a dense and efficient network of transport and communication is
a prerequisite for local, national and global trade of today.
30.1-Why is there a need to interlink with the world?
30.2-Infer the importance of means of transportation and communication for socio- economic
progress?
30.1-Why is there a need to interlink with the world? 1

For development, advancement and globalization
30.2- Infer the importance of means of transportation and communication for socio-
economic progress?
i. They are the very basis of industries and trade of country.
ii. Create job employment opportunities
iii. Help to grow economy
iv. Transport maintains the movement of persons and products from one region to another
region of the country.
v. For sending and receiving messages
vi. Interlinking world
vii. Increases awareness among the people at national level.
viii. Help in defending the independence and the national unity of a country
ix. Any other relevant point
Any two points to be explained

i. Trade between nation and countries are the index to its economic prosperity
ii. It generates employment
iii. It Helps in earning foreign exchange
(Any twopoints to be explained)
Chapter- 7; Life Lines of National Economy, pg-81
31 ‘The challenge of sustainable development requires control over industrial 5

pollution.’ Substantiate the statement with examples.
i. On one hand Industries lead to extensive industrial growth and expansion, other hand
these are also the cause of environmental degeneration which prompt to the different
type of air, water pollution.
ii. There is an increasing requirement to use a further sustainable model.
iii. Industries must produce eco-friendly products and dump wastes responsibly.
iv. Use of latest technology can help industries to control pollution and lead towards
sustainable mode of operation.
v. Industries use- Reuse-Recycle-Refuse approach.
vi. If necessary, dump waste in specified places, away from the land and water sources, for
example- before dumping treat well and make useful forother than drinking
purpose,stop using thermal plants in some of the locations.
Chapter- 6; Manufacturing Industries,page-78
32 Explain with examples the accommodative experience of Belgium for peace and harmony.
The accommodative experience of Belgium for peace and harmony

i. The Path of accommodation adopted in Belgium –
ii. Dutch and French speaking ministers got equal in the central govt.
iii. Many Powers of the central government have been given to state government
iv. The state Government was not subordinate to the Central Govt.
v. Brussels has a separate Govt. in which both the communities have equal representation.
vi. There is a third kind of Govt. called community Govt. elected by the people belonging to
Dutch, French and German no matter where they live.
Chapter- 1 Power Sharing , Pg-5
33 ‘Democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and negotiation’.Examine the statement. 5
OR
‘Respect and equal treatment of women are necessary ingredients of a democratic society’.
Examine the statement.
Democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and negotiation
i. Democracy gives importance to deliberation and public opinion.
ii. The democratic government will take more time to follow procedures before arriving
at a decision.
iii. Its decisions may be both more acceptable to the people and more effective.
iv. Democracy ensures that decision making will be based on norms and procedures.
v. Transparency as Persons have the right and the means to examine the process of
decision making.
vi. It follows procedures and is accountable to the people.
vii. The democratic government develops mechanisms for citizens to hold the government
accountable
viii. Democratic govt. follows mechanisms for citizens to take part in decision making
whenever they think fit.
ix. Any other relevant point
Chapter- 7; Outcomes of Democracy pg-91
OR
Respect and Equal treatment of women are necessary ingredients of a democratic
society.
i. Economic independence or access to an inherited or self-generated income is
considered to be the major means of empowering women.
ii. Equal political and civil rights as men
iii. Ways of autonomy and freedom.
iv. Distributive justice to reduce inequalities in resources and power.
v. Love, universal brotherhood, sincerity, honesty and integrity of character, firm attitude
of rendering help
vi. Removing social evils including violence, torture, humiliation etc.
vii. Any other relevant point
PG-98 Democratic Politics-II Chapter- 7; Outcomes of Democracy
34 Describe the role of technology in promoting globalisation process. 5
Technology
Rapid improvement in technology has stimulated the globalisation process.
i. This has made much faster delivery of goods across long distances possible at
lower costs.
ii. Even more remarkable have been the developments in information and
communication technology.
iii. Technology in the areas of telecommunications, computers, Internet has been
changing rapidly.
iv. Telecommunication facilities (telegraph, telephone including mobile phones, fax)
are used to contact one another around the world, to access information instantly,
and to communicate from remote areas.
v. This has been facilitated by satellite communication devices.
vi. Any other relevant point
Understanding Economic Development

Chapter-4; Globalization and Indian Economypg-62
MAP SKILL BASED QUESTION
35 (a) Two places A and B have been marked on the given outline map of India. 6
Identify them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them
A) The place where Indian National Congress session was held in December 1920.
B) The place where Salt Law was broken by Mahatma Gandhi.
b) On the same outline map of India locate and label any four of the following with suitable
Symbols.
i. Paradwip- Major Sea port
ii. Noida- Software Technology Park
iii. Salem- Iron and Steel industry
iv. Kalpakkam- Nuclear Power Plant
v. Bhakra Nangal– Dam
vi. Chattrapati Shivaji International Airport
A & B -ON THE FILLED MAP ATTACHED
The following questions are for the Visually Impaired candidates only in lieuof Q. No. 35.
ANY SIX to be attempted: 1X6 =6
i. The state where Indigo planters organized Satyagraha.-CHAMPARAN

ii. The Place where Non- Cooperation Movement ended abruptly due to violence.-
CHAURI CHAURA ( UTTAR PRADESH)
iii. The state where Jallianwala Bagh incidence took place. – PUNJAB
iv. The state where Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport is located.- MAHARASHTRA
v. The state where Salem Iron and Steel Plant is located.-TAMIL NADU
vi. Name the state where Kalpakkam Nuclear Power Plant is located.-KARNATAKA
vii. Name the Software Technology Park in Uttar Pradesh- NOIDA
viii. Name the state where Haldia Seaport is located- KOLKATA

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i. The question paper has 35 questions in all.

1. Match the following:

(a) Sub-groups within a religion (i) Denominations

(c) A sixteenth-century movement to reform the Catholic

2. What did Mahatma Gandhi in his book, Hind Swaraj, declare?

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3. Study the picture and answer the question that follows:

Which of the following option is correct regarding the picture?

a. It is a page from the oldest Japanese book - Diamond Sutra.

b. It is a page from the Ninety Five Theses.

c. It is a page from the Panchtantra book

d. It is a page from the traditional Chinese ‘accordion book’

6. Which type of farming is intensive subsistence farming?

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8. Correct the following statement and rewrite:

Hinduism is the state religion of Sri Lanka.

10. Fill in the blanks:

Fill in the blanks:

A communal mind often leads to _________ of one's own religious community.

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13. Development goal for a prosperous farmer is

a. To get loan from bank

Fill in the blanks:

Literacy rate in Bihar in the year 2001 was ________.

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20. Identify the incorrect option

21. Explain some economic effects of the Non-Cooperation Movement.

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Source A: The Reading Mania

New forms of popular literature appeared in print, targeting new audiences.

Source B: Print Comes to Europe

Copying was an expensive, laborious and time-consuming business. Manuscripts were

Source C: Further Innovations

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Source C: Mention characteristic feature of the off-set press.

a. Which state is the largest producer of manganese in India?

25. Mention any four difficulties of the local government in India.

26. Give any two merits and demerits of one-party system.

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i. What is the contribution of Tourism in the Balance of Payments?

iii. How the industries of service sector are benefitted by tourism?

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33. How does democracy accommodate social diversities?

There are increasing inequalities in the economic scenario. Why?

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1. (a) - (i), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iii)

3. (a) It is a page from the oldest Japanese book - Diamond Sutra.

5. (c) land, Explanation: Land is an important resource because it covers about 30 % of

6. Labour-intensive farming is intensive subsistence farming. It is a kind of agriculture

7. Nuclear energy is obtained by altering the structure of atoms.

8. Buddhism is the state religion of Sri Lanka.

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10. Social community

17. (b) Bank loan requires proper documents and collateral.

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i. The First World War was the first industrial war.

i. When Indian businessmen began to set up industries in the late nineteenth

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Source B: (Anyone relevant point): Production of handwritten manuscripts