CLASS X - PRACTICE PAPER

TERM 1 (2021-2022)
SOCIAL SCIENCE - CODE 087

Time: 90 MINUTES Maximum Marks: 40

Date: 25.10.2021

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. The Question Paper contains four sections
2. Section A has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions.
3. Section B has 22 questions. Attempt any 18 questions.
4. Section C has 12 questions (Case based). Attempt any 10 questions.
5. Section D has 2 map based questions. Attempt both the questions.
6. All questions carry equal marks.
7. There is no negative marking.

SECTION –A
(Attempt any 20 out of 24 questions)
1 After the French Revolution, oaths were taken and martyrs were commemorated, all in the name of the
_______.

a. Earth
b. God
c. King
d. Nation

2 The Prussian king, Kaiser William I, was proclaimed German Emperor in a ceremony held at Versailles in
_________.

a. January 1871
b. February 1871
c. March 1871
d. April 1871

3 Formation of ____________ led to the abolishing of tariff barriers in the German speaking regions of
Europe and the reduction of currencies.

a. German Confederation
b. Customs Union
c. Financial Institutions
d. Traditional Industries

4 The Act of Union 1707 between England and Scotland resulted in the formation of the United Kingdom
of Great Britain. Which of these was NOT the result of this union?

a. England was able to impose its influence on Scotland.

b. The Scottish Highlanders were allowed to speak their Gaelic language.

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 c. The British Parliament was dominated by English members.
d. Scotland’s distinctive culture and political institutions were systematically suppressed.

5 Identify from the following options, the term that best describes a government or system of rule that has no
restraints on the power exercised.

a. Federalism
b. Liberalism
c. Socialist
d. Absolutism

6 Wheat requires annual rainfall between:

a. 50 and 75 cm
b. about 200 cm
c. 200 and 300 cm
d. less than 20 cm

7 Coffee cultivation was first introduced in:

a. Himalayas
b. Aravalli Hills
c. Garo Hills
d. Baba Budan Hills

8 Which among the following is the major cause of land degradation in Punjab Haryana and western Uttar
Pradesh?

a. Shelter belts
b. Deforestation
c. Over Irrigation
d. Over Grazing

9 The lower horizons of arid soil consists of kankar due to increasing____________.

a. Calcium content
b. Potash content
c. Lime, potash and phosphate content
d. Phosphorous content.

10 Which among the following soil types experience denudation and are acidic with low humus content?

a. Arid Soil
b. Alluvial Soil
c. Black Soil
d. Forest Soil

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11 Identify the form of government from the options given below where power is shared among political
parties.

a. Federal government
b. Community government
c. Coalition government
d. Unitary government

12 Which type of governmental system is suitable for power sharing?

A governmental system in which –

a. People are the sources of all political power.

b. Governmental powers are vested in one person.
c. All powers are vested in the hands of a military ruler.
d. Political powers are concentrated in the hands of a hereditary ruler.

13 The term ________ refers to a social division based on shared culture.

a. Religion
b. Party
c. Ethnic
d. Community

14 Which of the following statements is true regarding sources of revenue in a federal system?

a. States are dependent for revenue or funds on the central government

b. Sources of revenue for each level of government are clearly specified to ensure its financial autonomy
c. States have no financial autonomy
d. Judiciary decides distribution of revenue between State Government and local government

15 Power sharing is desirable because it ____________________________.

a. Increases pressure on government

b. promotes conflicts between social groups
c. undermines the unity of the nation
d. Ensures stability of political order

16 Which among the following statements is true with respect to unitary government?

a. Power is divided between the central and the state government.

b. Central government cannot pass orders to the state government.
c. State government has power of its own.
d. Central government controls all the powers

17 Which of the following measures were taken by the Sri Lankan Government to establish Sinhala
Supremacy?

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 1. Sinhala was recognised as the only official language
2. Provinces were given autonomy
3. Tamils were favoured in government jobs
4. Buddhism was to be protected by the State.

Choose the correct option.

a. 1, 2
b. 1, 3
c. 1, 4
d. 1, 3, 4

18 Which of the following companies fall into the category of private sector?

a. Gas Authority of India

b. Coal India Limited
c. Reliance Industries
d. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited

19 Which of the following do we get when we divide the total income of the country by its total population?

a. Human Development Index

b. Gross National Income
c. Gross National Product
d. Per Capita Income

20 Assume there are four families in a country. The average per capita income of these families is ₹ 5000. If
the income of three families is ₹. 4000, ₹ 7000 and ₹ 3000 respectively, what is the income of the fourth
family?
a. ₹ 7500
b. ₹ 3000
c. ₹ 2000
d. ₹ 6000

21 In the question given below there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Read the statements carefully and choose the correct option from those given below.

Assertion (A): Money may not be able to buy you a pollution free-environment or ensure that you get
unadulterated medicines.
Reason (R): Income by itself is not a completely adequate indicator of material goods and services that
citizens are able to use.

a. Both A and R are true an R is the correct explanation of A

b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

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 c. A is true but R is false
d. Both A and R are false

22 How is Body Mass Index of a person calculated?

a. Dividing the weight in kilograms by the square of the height in meters

b. Dividing the height in meters by the square of the weight in kilograms
c. Dividing the weight in kilograms by the height in meters
d. Dividing the height in meters by the weight in kilograms

23 Disguised unemployment means a situation where people are __________.

a. Unemployed at regular intervals.

b. Employed with no salary.
c. Employed below potential.
d. Unemployed for a short period.

24 In estimating, the value of GDP, we include only _________.

a. Industrial goods
b. Agricultural goods
c. Intermediate goods
d. Final goods

SECTION –B
(Attempt any 18 out of 22 questions)

25 Following image is a satirical representation of Napoleon. Which of the following options best signifies
this image of “The Courier of Rhineland”?

a. Victories of Napoleon
b. Difficulties faced by Napoleon
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 c. Losses of Napoleon
d. Expedition of Napoleon

26 ‘Zollverein’ was formed at the initiative of Prussia to –

a. Restore democracy
b. Unify Germany
c. Abolish tariff barriers
d. Abolish autocracy

27 A large number of Polish priests were sent to Siberia by the Russian authorities for________________.

a. Not preaching in the Russian language.

b. Bringing religious reform in Siberia.
c. Opposing constitutional reforms.
d. Holding secret meetings.

28 Friedrich Wilhelm IV, King of Prussia rejected the crown because __________.

a. The members of the Parliament called the troops and assembly was forced to disband.
b. The Parliament did not have women representatives.
c. German nation was to be headed by a monarchy subject to a Parliament.
d. The parliament was dominated by the workers who resisted demands of the middle classes.

29 Identify the soil with the help of clues given below:

 Is made up of lava flows

 Well-known for their capacity to hold moisture
 Generally poor in phosphoric contents

a. Red Soil
b. Regur Soil
c. Arid Soil
d. Alluvial Soil

30 Match the following items given in Column A with those in Column B.

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

Column A Column B
I. Jharkhand 1. Solar energy
II. Arunachal Pradesh 2. Cultural heritage
III. Rajasthan 3. Water resources
IV. Ladakh 4. Coal deposits

a. I-4, II-3, III-1, IV-2

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 b. I-3, II-4, III-2, IV-1
c. I-4, II-1, III-3, IV-2
d. I-2, II-1, III- 3, IV-4

31 Consider the following statements about Power Sharing. Which of the given statements are correct?

A. In Belgium, Brussels has a separate government in which French speaking community can make
decisions unilaterally.
B. Sri Lankan government sought to ensure the dominance of the Sinhala speaking people.
C. The Sri Lankan Tamils launched parties and struggled for regional autonomy.
D. The transformation of Belgium from unitary government to a federal one prevented a possible
division of the country on linguistic lines.

a. A, B, C and D
b. A, B and D
c. C and D
d. B, C and D

32 On the basis of the following features, identify the correct option:

1. there are two or more tiers of government

2. different tiers of government has its own jurisdiction
3. existence and authority of each tier of government is constitutionally guaranteed

a. Power sharing
b. Federalism
c. Decentralization
d. Jurisdiction

33 In the question given below there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read
the statements carefully and choose the correct option from those given below.

Assertion (A): Belgian leaders realized that the unity of the country is only possible by respecting the
feelings and interests of the different communities.
Reason (R) In Belgium state governments are subordinate to the Central government.

a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c. A is true but R is false
d. Both A and R are false

34 Match the following items given in Column A with those in Column B.

Choose the correct answer from the option given below.

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 COLUMN A COLUMN B
A. Union of India 1. Governor
B. State 2. Sarpanch
C. Municipal Corporation 3. Prime Minister
D. Gram Panchayat 4. Mayor

a. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

b. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
c. A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
d. A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3

35 Evaluate which among the following is the distinguishing feature of a federal government.

a. State government gives some power to the Union government.

b. Power is distributed among different organs of government.
c. Political parties exercise supreme power in the government.
d. Power is shared among governments at different levels.

36 Identify the type of federation with the help of the following information.

 Independent States form a bigger unit

 By pooling sovereignty and retaining identity they can increase their security
 States usually have equal power and are strong vis-à-vis the States.

a. Coming Together
b. Holding Together
c. Horizontal
d. Vertical

37 The flexibility shown by Indian political leaders helped our country avoid the kind of situation Sri Lanka
finds itself in. From the options given below examine which statement best justifies the statement.

a. Promotion of English continues to be the official policy of India.

b. Hindi is the mother tongue of 50% of Indians.
c. Hindi was identified as the national language.
d. Government work takes place in the official language of the concerned state.

38 The parties that ruled at the Centre tried to undermine the power of the States when the ______________.

a. ruling party at the State level was different

b. ruling party at the State level was same.
c. opposition party at the State level was different.
d. ruling party at the National level was different.

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39 In the question given below there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read
the statements carefully and choose the correct option from those given below.

Assertion (A): The Government of India buys Wheat and Rice from farmers at Fair price.
Reason (R): Public sector contributes to economic development.

a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c. A is true but R is false
d. Both A and R are false

40 Choose the correctly matched pair from the following.

Problems faced by farming sector Some possible measures

A. Unirrigated land
B. Debt burden
C. No job in the off season
D. Compelled to sell their grains to the
local traders soon after harvest
1. Cooperative marketing societies
2. Procurement of food grains by government
3. Setting up agro-based mills
4. Banks to provide credit with low interest

a. A-1
b. B-2
c. C-3
d. D-4

41 Study the given data carefully and select the correct option.

a. IMR of Kerala is better than Bihar

b. IMR of Haryana is better than Kerala
c. IMR of Bihar is better than Haryana
d. IMR of Bihar is better than Kerala

42 In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Read the statements and select the correct option.

Assertion (A): For comparing countries total income is not a useful measure.
Reason (R): It is because countries have different population.

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 a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is false.
d. A is false but R is true.

43 MGNREGA 2005 has guaranteed ________ days of employment in a year in many districts of India.

a. 30
b. 60
c. 100
d. 200

44 Which among the following is NOT the reason for rapid growth of the tertiary sector in India?

a. Obsolete technology
b. Increasing productivity of labour.
c. Interdependence of business across the world.
d. Development of primary and secondary sector.

45 In the question given below there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read
the statements carefully and choose the correct option from those given below.

Assertion (A): Different people have different developmental goals.

Reason (R): People want freedom, equality, security and respect.,

a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c. A is true but R is false
d. Both A and R are false

46 The sectors are classified into public and private on the basis of _______.

a. Employment conditions.
b. Nature of economic activity
c. Ownership of enterprises
d. Number of workers employed

SECTION – C
(This section consists of two cases. There are a total of 12 questions in this section.
Attempt any 10 questions from this section)

Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:
(Q47 – Q52)
Following the defeat of Napoleon in 1815, European governments were driven by a spirit of conservatism.
Conservatives believed that the monarchy, the Church, social hierarchies, property and the family – should
be preserved. Most conservatives, however, did not propose a return to the society of pre-revolutionary

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 days. Rather, they realized, from the changes initiated by Napoleon, that modernization could in fact
strengthen traditional institutions like the monarchy. It could make state power more effective and strong.
In 1815, representatives of the European powers who had collectively defeated Napoleon, met at Vienna to
draw up a settlement for Europe. The Congress was hosted by the Austrian Chancellor. The delegates drew
up the Treaty of Vienna of 1815 with the object of undoing most of the changes that had come about in
Europe during the Napoleonic wars. France lost the territories it had annexed. A series of states were set
up on the boundaries of France to prevent French expansion in future.

47 Who among the following headed the Vienna Congress in 1815?

a. Duke Metternich
b. William I
c. Victor Emmanuel II
d. Giuseppe Mazzini

48 Which among the following statements correctly describes the spirit of European government?

a. Preservation of beliefs of liberal-Nationalists.

b. Preservation of two sects of Christianity.
c. Preservation of socialist ideology in the economic sphere.
d. Preservation of traditional institutions of state and society

49 Identify the European powers that met at Vienna to draw up a settlement for Europe.

a. Britain, Russia, Prussia and Austria

b. Britain, Italy, Prussia and Austria
c. Britain, Russia, Prussia and Belgium
d. Greece, Russia, Prussia and Austria

50 According to the Conservatives ___________would weaken the monarchies of Europe.

a. Establishment of feudalism
b. Efficient bureaucracy
c. Dynamic economy
d. Modern army

51 Identify the main objective of the Treaty of Vienna of 1815.

a. Restoration of Bourbon Dynasty.

b. Balance of power between the great powers of Europe.
c. Transfer of power to the German Confederation
d. Control of Northern Italy.

52 In the question given below there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).Read
the statements carefully and choose the correct option from those given below.

Assertion (A): Regimes set up in 1815 were autocratic in nature.

Reason (R): Regimes of 1815 tolerated criticism and abolished censorship.

a. Both A and R are true an R is the correct explanation of A

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 b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c. A is true but R is false
d. Both A and R are false

Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:
(Q53 – Q58)
Agriculture has been the backbone of the Indian economy though its share in the GDP has registered a
declining trend from 1951 onwards; in 2010-11 about 52 % cent of the total workforce was employed by
the farm sector which makes more than half of the Indian Population dependent on agriculture for
sustenance. Considering the importance of agriculture in India, the Government of India made concerted
efforts to modernize agriculture. Establishment ICAR, veterinary services and animal breeding centres,
research and development in the field of meteorology and weather forecast, etc. were given priority for
improving Indian agriculture.
Today, Indian farmers are facing big challenges. Subsidy on fertilizers is decreased leading to increase in
the cost of production and our agricultural products are not able to compete with the developed countries.
Moreover reduction in import duties on agricultural products has been detrimental to agriculture. Farmers
are withdrawing their investment from agriculture causing a downfall in the employment in agriculture.
When farmers are facing so many problems, we need to think of alternative employment opportunities in this sector.

53 Full form of ICAR.

a. Indian Council of Agricultural Research

b. Indian Centre of Agronomy Research
c. Indian Cooperative of Agricultural Research
d. Indian Council of Apiculture Research

54 In the question given below there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).Read
the statements carefully and choose the correct option from those given below.

Assertion (A): The declining share of agriculture in the GDP is a matter of serious concern.
Reason (R): It will lead to decline in the other spheres of the economy having wider implications for
society.

a. Both A and R are true an R is the correct explanation of A

b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c. A is true but R is false
d. Both A and R are false

55 Which among the following is the major challenge faced by the farmers today?

a. Increase in public investment in agriculture

b. International competition in agriculture
c. Announcement of minimum support price
d. Consolidation of land holdings

56 What has been the impact of reduction in import duties on agricultural products?

a. It is destructive to agriculture in the country

b. It has increased employment in the primary sector

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 c. It is beneficial to agriculture in the country
d. It has developed the agro-based industries

57 ‘Subsidy on fertilizers is decreased leading to increase in the cost of production’. The term ‘Subsidy’, here
refers to a payment that a government makes -

a. to a producer to supplement the market price of a commodity.

b. to a consumer to supplement the market price of a commodity.
c. to a producer of agricultural products for the purpose of increasing food prices.
d. to keep consumer prices high while maintaining a higher income for domestic producers.

58 Read the following and find the incorrect statement from the given options.

a. Agriculture is highly subsidized in developed countries.

b. Land under agriculture is decreasing.
c. Agriculture is the mainstay of Indian economy.
d. The growth rate in agriculture has been accelerating

SECTION – D
(Attempt both the map based questions )
On the given outline map of India, identify the locations with the help of specified information.

59 On the political map of India, ‘A’ is marked as a dam. Identify it from the following options.
a. Tehri
b. Salal
c. Sardar Sarovar
d. Hirakud

60 On the same map, ‘B’ is also marked as a major Tea cultivating state. Identify it from the following options.
a. West Bengal
b. Meghalaya
c. Manipur
d. Assam

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