21E/22E (A)

MODEL QUESTION PAPER

Social Studies
Part-A and B
Class: X Max.Marks:80
Time:3.15hrs.
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General Instructions:
i. Read the question paper carefully and understand.
ii. Answer the questions under Part-A in the answer sheet provided
iii. Attach the map to Part-A answer sheet
iv. Write the answer to the questions under Part-B in the space provided and attach it to the
Part-A answer sheet.
v. Part-A contains 3 sections
vi. Write the answers following the instructions given in the each section.
PART-A
Time: 2.45 hrs Marks:60
Section – I
6x2 =12 Marks
Instructions:
i. There are two groups A and B in this section.
ii. Answer any 3 questions from each group.
iii. Write the answers in 1-2 sentences.
iv. Each question carries 2 marks
Group – A
1. Write two reasons for low calorie intake in India
2. Classify sectors of economy
3. What are the features of the Thar Desert?
4. Give two suggestions for the increase of groundwater in your area
5. What are the consequences of Global Warming at present?
6. Write two slogans on environmental protection.

Group - B
7. Classify the two land reforms proposed by Nehru.
8. What are the main reasons for discontent over non implementation of the Gentlemens
Agreement?
9. What was the purpose of the Enabling Act?
10. Which qualities do you like in Mahatma Gandhi? Why?
11. Why are women denied of equal rights even today?
12. Write two suggestions to prevent wars.
Section – II
4x4 =16 Marks
Instructions:
i. Answer any 4 of the following questions.
ii. Write the answers in 4-5 sentences.
iii. Each question carries 4 marks

13. What are the Peninsular Rivers? Explain any one

14. Write a letter to the concerned officer giving appropriate suggestions for the strict
implementation of Election Code of Conduct.
15. Draw an outline map of Telangana and locate the boundaries.
16. Observe the following table and answer the questions given below.

Net Irrigated area in lakh hectares 2007

Region Wells Canals Tanks Others
Andhra Region
5 13 2.5 2.5
Telangana Region 14 2.5 2 0.5

a. Major irrigated area in Telangana depended upon which irrigation facility?

b. How much more is the irrigated area under canals higher in Andhra Pradesh than that
of Telangana?
17. Prepare a pamphlet to bring awareness among people about the importance of organic
farming.
18. Write slogans on reduction of Global Warming.
19. Give reasons for rise of regional parties today.
20. Write some suggestions for the proper implementation of land reforms today.
 Section – III
4x8 =32 Marks
Instructions:
i. There are two groups A and B in this section.
ii. Answer any 2 questions from each group.
iii. Write the answers in 8-10 sentences.
iv. Each question carries 8 marks
Group – A

21. What are the influencing factors of Weather and Climate? Explain.
22. Read the following paragraph and interpret.
Today, groundwater is the major source of water for people. When there is so much
extraction, it affects others in connected areas. It affects the stock of water that would be
available for future generations. Therefore, one can’t allow individual landowners to extract
as much water as they wish from their land.
23. Observe the following pie chart and analyze it

24. Locate the followings in the given map of India

1. Canara Coast 2. Malwa Plateau 3. Rajamahal Hills 4. Any one Himalayan River

Group – B
25. Write the differences between Parliamentary System and Presidential System
26. Read the following paragraph and comment on it
The economic and political changes happening worldwide since 1990s which go by the name
of ‘globalisation’ or ‘neo-liberalism’ have deeply impacted the lives of the underprivileged
and poor. Tribal people, poor farmers, landless workers, women, urban poor working in the
unorganised sector and industrial workers have been the worst hit
27. Analyze the following graph

28. Locate the following in the given world map

1. Nazism Country 2. Alaska 3. Russia 4. Japan
 21E/22E (B)
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Social Studies
Part- B
Time: 30 minutes Max Marks: 20
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Instructions:
i. Answer all the questions
ii. Choose the correct answer from the given options and write the corresponding letter
(A/B/C/D) in the capital letters in the space provided
iii. Each question carries 1 mark
iv. Marks will not be given for over writing/ re-writing / erased answers.

1. Northern boundary or edge of Deccan Plateau ( )

A .Himalayan Mountains B. Satpura Mountains

C. Nilgiris D. Eastern Ghats

2. Which of the following is not related to Sustainable Development? ( )

A. Environmental Care B. Quality of life everyone

C. Excessive use of fertilizer D. Rational use of plastic

3. The nutrition status of adult men and women is measured using ( )

A. Depending on the residence area B. Survey of National Institute of Nutrition

C. Weight D. Body Mass Index (BMI)

4.Reason for better position of Himachal Pradesh in HDI ranking ( )

A. Rural area B. Allocating more funds to education

C. Low density of population D. Highest government income

5.Which of the following not belongs to organized sector? ( )

A. Job security B. Fixed working hours

C. Labour exploitation D. Paid holidays

6. It is not a final good ( )

A. Car B. Flour C. Dosa D. Chair

7. An area that is located on leeward side of Aravali mountains ( )

A. Chotanagapur Plateau B. Thar Desert

C. Malwa Plateau D. Vindhya Mountains

8. It does not influence the Climate ( )

A. Longitude B. Latitude C. Upper Air Circulation D. Altitude

9. It is important for food security ( )

A. Reducing per capita food consumption B. High yield of commercial crops

C. Production of essential food grains D. Reducing the availability of per capita

food grains

10.A Western Sea Coast ( )

A. Circar coast B. Canara coast C. Coramamdal coast D. Utkal coast

11. It was launched after the failure of the Cripps Mission ( )

A. Two nation Theory B. Divide and Rule

C. Quit India Movement D. Direct Action Day

12. Marshall Plan was designed for ( )

A. Establishment of United Nations B. Establishment of League of Nations

C. Economic revival of the USSR D. Economic revival of Germany and Japan

13. Fascism used it to achieve racial restoration ( )

A. Democracy B. Equality C. Political Violence D. Freedom

14. Officer assigned to examine nomination papers filed by candidates for State Assembly
Elections ( )

A. Returning Officer B. District Collector

C. Presiding Officer D. State Election Commissioner

15. Chief head of the Executive Under Presidential system, ( )

A. Prime Minister B. President C. Speaker D. Defense Minister

16. Article 356 of the constitution of India deals with ( )

A. National Emergency B. Economic Emergency

C. President Rule in states D. President Rule at Central

17. Reason for the beginning of Meira Paibi Movement in the late 1970s ( )

A. Reducing harassment of women B. For Manipur independence

C. To prevent public disorder due to alcohol abuse D. To protect human rights

18.The main purpose of the “Direct Action Day” ( )

A. Demand for more seats in the legislature B. Win its demand for Pakistan

C. Achieving independence for India D. Demand for more rights of zamindars

19. The First Five Year Plan focused on ( )

A. Industries B. Agriculture C. Services D. Transport

20. “Operation Barga” was launched to ( )

A. Protecting the rights of landlords B. Raising taxes in West Bengal

C. Protecting the rights of tenants D. Implementing reservations