Page 1 Sample Paper 26 CBSE Social Science Class 10

Social Science (Code 087)

Class X Session 2023-24
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
i. Question paper comprises five Sections – A, B, C, D and E. There are 37 questions in the question
paper. All questions are compulsory.
ii. Section A – From question 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
iii. Section B – Question no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 40 words.
iv. Section C contains Q.25to Q.29 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer to
each question should not exceed 60 words
v. Section D – Question no. 30 to 33 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each. Answer to
each question should not exceed 120 words.
vi. Section-E - Questions no from 34 to 36 are case based questions with three sub questions and are of 4
marks each.
vii. Section F – Question no. 37 is map based, carrying 5 marks with two parts, 37a from History (2 marks)
and 37b from Geography (3 marks).
viii.There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in few
questions. Only one of the choices in such questions have to be attempted.
ix. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.

SECTION-A

Multiple Choice Questions (Q 1 to 20) 1X20=20

1. In 1860, the artist Lorenz Clasen was commissioned to paint this image. The inscription on Germania’s
sword reads. “The German sword protects the German Rhine.”
Which of the following option best signifies the idea behind this image? Identify.
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(a) It signifies the readiness to fight.

(b) It was a response to French sabre rattling about recapturing French territory across the Rhine.
(c) It was used as an example of classical themes for overtly political reasons in 19th century Germany.
(d) Both (b) and (c)

2. Why is there enormous pressure on agricultural land?

(a) Overpopulation
(b) Small scale farmers are not able to earn livelihood
(c) Due to the law of inheritance and division of land.
(d) Farmers of less land holdings are not able to afford the right techniques

3. Identify the crop with the help of clues given below.

• It grows well on sandy soil and shallow black soils.
• It is majorly grown in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Haryana.
(a) Soybean
(b) Wheat
(c) Rice
(d) Bajra

4. Consider the following statements -

Statement I : Balkans was a region of geographical and ethnic regions.
Statement II : A large part of Balkans was free from the Ottomon empire.
Statement III : The dismembering of Ottomon empire with its Balkan states became a scene of big
power rivalry.
Statement IV : Balkan states were jealous (jalan thi) of each other.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) I and II
(b) II and IV
(c) I, II and III
(d) I, III and IV

5. Fill in the blanks.

Crop Categories
Peas ?
Barley Rabi
(a) Kharif
(b) Zaid
(c) Rabi
(d) None of these
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6. Which of the following option defines the Exclusive Economic Zone?

(a) An area of the sea in which a sovereign state has special rights regarding the exploration and use of
marine resources.
(b) A coastal region of a country.
(c) A submarine mountain.
(d) None of the above

7. For a healthy adult, the Body Mass Index should be in the range of which of the following?
(a) 18.5 - 24.9 (b) 25 - 30
(c) 11.51 - 18 (d) None of these

8. Arrange the following in a chronological order

(i) Formation of Indian National Congress
(ii) Formation of Communist Party of India
(iii) Formation of Aam Aadmi Party
(iv) Formation of Bharatiya Janata Party
Codes
(a) (i), (ii), (iv), (iii) (b) (i), (iv), (ii), (iii)
(c) (ii), (iii), (i), (iv) (d) (iv), (i), (iii), (ii)

9. Read the given data which gives the estimate of reserves of crude oil.
Region/Country Reserves (2017) Number of Years Reserves will last
(Thousand Million Barrels)
Middle East 808 70
United States of America 50 10.5
World 1697 50.2
Select the correct option which defines how it is essential for the development process of a country.
(a) If prices of crude oil increase then this becomes a burden for all.
(b) Middle East and USA may face energy crises in future due to exhaustion of crude oil.
(c) Reserves of crude oil are going to last for 50 years and more.
(d) Crude oil is the major source of energy for agricultural and industrial development.

10. What did conservatives focus on at the Congress of Vienna? Select the appropriate option.
(i) To establish socialism in Europe.
(ii) To introduce democracy in France.
(iii) To re-establish peace and stability in Europe.
(iv) To set up new Parliament in Austria.
Codes
(a) Only (iii) (b) Only (i)
(c) Both (iii) and (iv) (d) Both (i) and (ii)
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11. Consider the following statements about the geographical conditions required for the growth of Tea
crops in India and select the answer using the codes given below
(i) Tea is a labour intensive industry.
(ii) It requires warm and moist frost-free climate all through the year.
(iii) It is a beverage crop introduced by the British in India.
(iv) It grows well in tropical as well as sub-tropical climates.
Codes
(a) Only (iv)
(b) Both (i) and (ii)
(c) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(d) Both (ii) and (iii)

12. If the population of India in 2019 was around 1.36 trillion with a GDP of $2.72 trillion. Calculate the Per
Capita of India and choose the correct option
from the following.
(a) $ 2500 (b) $ 1000
(c) $ 3000 (d) $ 2000

13. What was the significance of the treaty of Constantinople in Greek history?
(a) It suppressed the people of Greece.
(b) It provided people with immense ‘powers.
(c) It created several hurdles for the people of Greece.
(d) It recognised Greece as an independent nation.

14. What will be the top priority in the developmental goal of a native craftsman? Identify from the given
options.
(a) Expansion of rural economy
(b) More days of work and better wages.
(c) More demand for local and handmade goods.
(d) All of the above

15. Match the following.

List I List II
A. Gram Sabha 1. Gram Panchayats group together to form this unit.
B. Gram Panchayat 2. Mandals in a district together constitute it.
C. Zila Parishad 3. It reviews the performance of the Gram Panchayat.
D. Mandals 4. Decision-making body for the entire village.
Codes
(a) A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
(b) A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
(c) A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
(d) A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
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16. Choose the correct option from the following.

List I (Subjects) List II (Lists)
(a) Computer Software State List
(b) Banking Residuary Subjects
(c) Police Union List
(d) Marriage Concurrent List

17. What was the purpose of the Jacobian club? Identify from the given options.
(a) To socialise among different races.
(b) They worked for war strategies.
(c) To speak against France.
(d) To hold activities and campaigns.

18. Which of the following options helps the local-government to deepen democracy in India?
(i) Constitutional status for local-self government.
(ii) It inculcates habit of democratic participation.
(iii) Parliamentary bills for the local-self government.
Codes
(a) Only (iii)
(b) Only (i)
(c) Both (i) and (ii)
(d) Only (ii)

19. Assertion (A) Belgium managed to accommodate its diversities. Reason (R) It took care of the interests
of both French and Dutch speaking communities.
Codes
(a) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(c) A is false, but R is true
(d) A is true, but R is false

20. Statement I : Arid soil is unsuitable for cultivation.

Statement II : Arid soil is generally sandy in texture and saline in nature. It restricts the filtration of
water.
(a) Statement I is correct and statement II is incorrect.
(b) Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct.
(c) Both statement are incorrect
(d) Both statement are correct
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SECTION-B

Very Short Answer Question (Q 21 to 24) 2X4=8

21. Study the given picture and mention the role of the given factor in facilitating the process of globalisation.

22. How has liberalisation of trade and investment policies helped the globalisation process?

23. State any two conditions as laid down by the Election Commission to recognise a ‘State Party’ and
‘National Party’.
O
State the merits of two-party system.

24. Why Lahore session of the Congress of 1929 is considered as the historical session?

SECTION-C

Short Answer Based Question (Q 25 to 29) 3X5=15

25. Discuss any two reasons which indicates that caste alone cannot determine election results in India.

26. Who was Count Camilo De Cavour ? Mention any two of his contributions.

27. Write a short note on

(i) Automobile Industry
(ii) IT and Electronics Industry
O
How do industries create thermal and noise pollution? Mention their consequences.

28. How have regional imbalances greatly affected Indian democracy ?

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29. Compare tables A and B and answer the questions given below.
Table : Some data regarding India and its neighbours for 2019
Country Gross National Life Expectancy of Mean Years of HDI Rank in the
Income (GNI) per birth Schooling of People world (2018)
capita (2011 PPP $) aged 25 and above
Sri Lanka 12,707 77 10.6 73
India 6,681 69.7 6.5 130
Myammar 4,961 67.1 5.0 148
Pakistan 5,005 67.3 5.2 154
Nepal 3,457 70.8 5.0 143
Bangladesh 4,976 72.6 6.2 134

Table : Some data regarding India and its neighbours for 2004
Country Per Capita Life Literacy rate Gross enroiment HDI rank in
Income in US$ Expectancy of for 15 + yrs ratio for three the world
birth population levels
Sri Lanka 4390 74 91 69 93
India 3139 64 61 60 126
Myammar 1027 61 90 48 130
Pakistan 2225 63 50 35 134
Nepal 1490 62 50 61 138
Bangladesh 1870 63 41 53 137
Despite a steady rise in the per capita income, India’s rank at the Human Development Index has not
shown much improvement. Why wasn’t a similar rise experienced? Substantiate your answer.

SECTION-D

Long Answer Based Question (Q 30 to 33) 5X4=20

30. How did the Civil Disobedience Movement come into force in various parts of the country ? Explain
with examples.
O
How did the people belonging to different communities, regions or languages develop a sense of
collective belonging during the Indian freedom struggle ?

31. Why do we need to expand formal sources of credit in India ? Explain.

O
Why do the rural borrowers depend on the informal sector of credit ? What steps can be taken to
encourage them to take loans from the formal sources ? Explain any two.
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32. “Planning is the widely accepted strategy for judicious use of resources in a country like India”. Justify
this statement with two relevant points and an example.
O
Write four institutional efforts made at global level for ‘resource conservation’.

33. “Dynastic succession is one of the most serious challenges before the political parties.” Examine the
statement.
O
“Political parties are rightly called the government in disguise.” Justify the statement in reference to
democratic politics by giving arguments.

SECTION-E

Case Based Question (Q 34 to 36) 4X3=12

34. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow.
‘To the altar of this revolution we have brought our youth as incense’. Many nationalists thought that
the struggle against the British could not be won through non-violence.
In 1928, the Hindustan Socialist Republican Army (HSRA) was founded at a meeting in Feroz Shah
Kotla ground in Delhi.
Amongst its leaders were Bhagat Singh, Jatin Das and Ajoy Ghosh. In a series of dramatic actions in
different parts of India, the HSRA targeted some of the symbols of British power. In April 1929, Bhagat
Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt threw a bomb in the Legislative Assembly. In the same year, there was an
attempt to blow up the train that Lord Irwin was travelling in. Bhagat Singh was 23 when he was tried
and executed by the colonial government. During his trial, Bhagat Singh stated that he did not wish to
glorify the cult of the bomb and pistol but wanted a revolution in society: ‘Revolution is the inalienable
right of mankind.’ Freedom is the imprescriptible birthright of all. The labourer is the real sustainer of
society. To the altar of this revolution we have brought our youth as incense, for no sacrifice is too great
for so magnificent a cause. We are content. We await the advent of revolution. Inquilab Zindabad!
Question :
(i) When was HSRA founded?
(ii) Why was Bhagat Singh put on trial?
(iii) What were the reasons behind formation of HSRA?

35. Read the given extract and answer the following questions.
Money is a fascinating subject and full of curiosities. The history of money and how various forms were
used at different times is an interesting story. Modern forms of money are linked to the banking system.
The present situation in India, where newer forms of money are slowly spreading with computerisation
of the banking system, offers many opportunities to students to explore on their own. We need not get
into a formal discussion of the ‘functions of money’ but let it come up as questions. The stock of money
consists of currency held by the public and the demand deposits that they hold with the banks. This is
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the money that people can use as they wish and the government has to ensure that the system works
smoothly. What would happen when the government declares that some of the currency notes used by
people would be made invalid and would be replaced by new currency? In India, during November
2016, currency notes in the denomination of ` 500 and ` 1,000 were declared invalid. People were asked
to surrender these notes to the bank by a specific period and receive new ` 500, ` 2,000 or other currency
notes. This is known as ‘demonetisation’.
Since then, people were also encouraged to use their bank deposits rather than cash for transactions.
Hence, digital transactions started by using bank-to-bank transfer through the internet or mobile phones,
cheques, ATM cards, credit cards and Point of Sale (POS) swipe machines at shops. This is promoted to
reduce the requirement of cash for transactions and also control corruption.
Question :
(i) What can be counted as a modern form of money?
(ii) Which factor according to the given case primarily facilitates the expansion of newer currency?
(iii) State the possible benefits from demonetisation.

36. Read the given extract and answer the following questions.
The Chemical industry in India is fast growing and diversifying. It contributes approximately 3 per cent
of the GDP. It is the third largest in Asia and occupies the twelfth place in the world in term of its size.
It comprises both large and small scale manufacturing units.
Rapid growth has been recorded in both inorganic and organic sectors. Inorganic chemicals include
sulphuric acid (used to manufacture fertilisers, synthetic fibres, plastics, adhesives, paints, dyes stuffs),
nitric acid, alkalis, soda ash (used to make glass, soaps and detergents, paper) and caustic soda. These
industries are widely spread over the country.
Organic chemicals include petrochemicals, which are used for manufacturing of synthetic fibers,
synthetic rubber, plastics, dye-stuffs, drugs and pharmaceuticals. Organic chemical plants are located
near oil refineries or petrochemical plants. The chemical industry is its own largest consumer. Basic
chemicals undergo processing to further produce other chemicals that are used for industrial application,
agriculture or directly for consumer markets.
Question :
(i) State one difference between organic and inorganic chemicals.
(ii) Where organic chemical plants are generally located?
(iii) State the features of chemical industries.

SECTION-F

Map Skill Based Question (Q 37a and 37b) 2+3=5

37. (a) Two places A and B are marked on the given outline map of India. Identify them and write their
correct names on the lines drawn near them.
A. The location of the Indian National Congress Session of 1927.
B. A place where Gandhiji ceremonially violated the Salt Law and manufactured salt by boiling
salt sea water with sahil .
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(b) On the same outline map of India, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols.
C. A major port on the South-East coast of India.
D. A major sugarcane producing state.
E. A Software Technology Park
F. A major dam in Odisha.

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