Kundapura block level question paper

Class:10th Standard

Subject: Social Science Marks:80

Time:3 hours
I. Four alternatives are given for each
questions/incomplete statements. Only one of
them is most
appropriate. Choose the correct alternative and
write. 1X8=8
1. Constantinople was considered the gateway of
European trade because it was ----- A. The centre for
international trade routes
B. The only sea route
C.The capital of Roman empire
D. The only source of resource of European
2. The principles of swarajya and Sudama advocated by
-----
A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy B. Dayananda Saraswati C. Jyoti
ba phule D. Swami VivekanandaVivekananda

3. The untouchability is a stigma on the Hindu society

was set by
A. Dr BR Ambedkar B. Mahatma Gandhiji C. Pampa D.
Narayana Guru

4. One of the features of an unorganised sector--------

A. Labour B. Insecurity C. Wages D. Without pay labour

5. NITI aayog is headed by prime minister but the day

today administration looked after by
A. President B. Secretary C. Deputy minister D. Vice
chairman

6. Ramu wants to save money for his daughter

marriage in future the type of bank account you suggest
him to open is----
A. Saving bank account B. Recurring account C. Current
account D. Term deposit account

7. The laterite soil also looks red in colour because

 A. Having rainfall , the mineral of the soil get washed out
leaving behind ferric oxide and Aluminium in the surface soil
B. This soil has more of iron and lime
C. Largest area of peninsular plateau covered with this soil
D. Weathering of igneous rocks

8. The national literacy mission was established in the

year -----
A. 1987 B. 1988 C. 1989 D. 1990

II. Answer the following questions in a sentence

each 1X8=8
9. Why did Wellesley resigned toin his post and return
to England
10. Which war ended with the treaty of Paris ?
11. What is communalism ?
12.Which smileys also called regur soil?
13. Why was river Damodar called sorrow of Bengal ?
14. Dr MS swaminathan is called The pioneer of green
revolution in India why?
15. Which bank is called as bankers Bank?
16. In which year untouchability crim Act was
implemented ?

III.Answer the following questions in 2/3

sentences each 8X2=
16
17. What are the terms of the treaty of srirangapatna ?
18. How can corruption be prevented ?
Or
What are the issues with strain India’s relationship with
China ?
19. What are the effects of prejudices ?
Or
What are the effects of unemployment ?
20. What are the factors that led to the green
revolution ?
21. What are the services given by postal bank of India
?
 22. What are the outcomes of battle of Buxar?
23 . What are the objectives of NITI aayog ?
24. What are the difference between Western and
eastern coastline ?

IV.Answer the following questions in about

three to six sentences each 9*3=27
25. How did the British expand there Empire during
Wellesley period?
26. What were the reasons for the 4th Anglo Mysore war
?
Or
The 19th century in Indian history is referred as ‘The
period of Indian Renaissance' why?
27. What are the effects of land tax system of British in
India .
28. Analyse India's relationship with USA ?
29. The practice of untouchability reducing nowadays.
Justify.
30. List out the effects of soil erosion ?
31. What are the methods for conservation of forest?
Or
What is irrigation? why is it essential in India ?
32. What are the functions of banks ?
Or
What are the procedures to open a bank account ?
33. What are the achievements of fivr year plans ?
Or
List out the major objectives of five year plans

V. Answer the following questions in about eight

to ten sentences each. 4 X 4 = 16
34. What were the impacts of British education in India
?analyse it.
Or
Mention the achievements of chikka devaraja
wadiyar in Mysore
35. What are the reforms brought about by shree
Narayana Guru ?
36. Differentiate between black soil and laterite soil .
37. What are the steps taken by government for the
removal of communalism ,?

VI. 23.Draw an outline map of India and mark the

following. 1+4=5
A. Hottest place in India
B. 82 ½* East longitude.
C. Govinda Sagar
D. Indira point

Batch No.1
Santhosh Shetty K – VKR Kundapur
Vignesh G L - Dual Star Amavasebail
Umesh Shetty – MTM Shankaranarayna
Dinakar Shetty – IGRS Siddapur