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Q DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, GURGAON

PRE-BOARD II EXAMINATION (2022-23)
SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE (087)
CLASS: X
SET-A
Time Allowed: 3 Hours MM: 80
No. of pages: 7+ 1
General Instructions:
1. Question paper comprises of six sections - A, B, C, D, E and F. There are 37 questions in the
question paper. All questions are compulsory.
ii . Section A-Question no. l to 20 are MCQs of I 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 - Question no.25 to 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. 34 to 36 are case based questions of 4 marks each.
vii. Section F - Question no. 37 is map based, carrying S 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 a
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
MCQs (lx20=20)
1.. Match the items given in column A with those in column B. Choose the correct answer from the 1
options given beow.
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Column A Column B
a. Fabled city of gold I. Trinidad
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b. Bretton Woods II. Africa
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c. Chutney music III. El Dorado
d. Rinderoest IV. New Hampshire
Options:
A. a-IV, b-11, c-1, d-Ill
B. a-Ill, b-IV, c-11, d-1
C. a-II, b-IV, c-lll, d-1
D. a-III, b-IV, c-1, d-II
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2. There are two statements given as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the 1
codes provided below: .
Assertion (A): From ancient times groups like traveliei:s, traders, priests, and pilgrims have
travelled vast distances.
Reason (R): These journeys were for the purposes like knowledge, opporturiity, spiritual
fulfilment etc.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and Rare 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.

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3. Identify the change introduced by Napoleon in rural areas in the territories under his rule:
A. Simplified administrative divisions
B. Made administration strict
C. Encouraged the feudal system
D. Increased manorial dues on the peasants

4. In which of the following sessions of Congress was the resolution of Pooma Swaraj passed? lO
A. Lahore
B. Lucknow
C. Madras
D. Karachi
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5. Which one of the following is a leguminous crop?
A. Sesamum
B. Jowar
C. Moong
D.Ragi
6. Identify the soil type with the help of the following features.
(a)Red to brown in colour
(b )Sandy in texture and saline in nature
(c)Lacks humus and moisture

Options:
A. Alluvial soil
B. Arid soil
C. Laterite soil
I). Red soil

7. Match the items given in column A with those in column B. Choose the correct answer from the 1
options given below.
Column A ColumnB
A. Unclassed Forests 1. Raiasthan
B. Chinko Movement 2. Mahua
C. Mundas 3. North Eastern states
D. Bhairodev Dakav Sonchuri 4. Uttarakhand

Options:
A. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
B. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
C. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
D. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

8. In a federation, intelligent sharing of power is done among: 1

A. Legislature and Central Government
B. Executive)udiciary and Courts
C. Legislature.Central Government and Executive
D. Legislature, Executive and Judiciary

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9. Whfoh one of the follow;ng opt;ons;, correct w;th ,cferencc to the pn,sent centre-state ,elation in
The ,clarions bctWCOn ccnt<C and states constitute one of the co« elements of federoli>m ,
India? Centtal government has tottl control in the allocation of funds, ,esoun,cs and pow"" to
I.
II.
The
the states
state governments
in I.ndia. have their own jurisdiction and sources of revenue.
The central government cannot be selective in a;,tributing power, to the states.
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IV.

Options:
A. I, II & lll
B. I, Il & IV
C. l, III & IV
D.l, II, III &IV
I 0. A pen;on who does not d;scrimin"" w;th othe,s oo the bas;, of ,elig;ous beliefs ;, a,

A. Communalist
B. Feminist
C. Secularist
D. Casteist
It. Th"" a,e two statements marl«d as A,se,tion (A) and Reason (R). Marl< you< answe< as pe< the 1

codes provided
A,se,tion (A), Women
below: face ru,,runination and &,advantages ;n many ways in 1nrua.
Reason (R): India is a patriarchal society.
A. Both A and Rare tn1e 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 tn1e. 1
12. A.n Affidavit with regard to electoral competition signifies:
A. A ,;gned legal document where a person makes a sworn statement ,cgard;ng bis or her

antecedents.
B. A law to check the menace during election.
C. A document to declare only the academic qualification of the candidate.
D. A restriction imposed by the Election Commission.
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13. The political party which believes in Marxism-Leninism is:
A. Nati•onalist Congress Party
B. Communist Party oflndia
C. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
D. Bahujan Samaj Party
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14. Decision making in democr~cy is often delayed because it is based on the id f·
A. Transparency and Dehberation ea ·
B. Del~berat~0n, Negotiation and Transparency
C. Dehberat1on and Negotiation
D. Neg0tiation and Transparency

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It 15. Why does Kera.la have a low infant mortality rate?
1· A. Adequate provision of basic health nnd educational facilities
,, B. Suitable climate
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C. Pollution free environment
D. Clean Water

16. Assume that there are five families in a country. The average per capita income of these families is
~5000. lfthe
income of the income of four families is ,3000, ,sooo, ~4000 and ,3000 respectively. What is the
fifth family?
A. '° 7500
B. 10000
C. 8000
D., 9000

There provided
17. codes are two statements
below: marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the
Assertion
than a few (A): Dueback.
decades to globalisation, most regions of the world are in close contact with each other
Reason (R): The impact of globalisation has not been uniform.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and Rare 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.

J 8. Match column I with column 2 and write the correct option:

Column I
a. Paid Holidl!.}'s Column2
b. GDP I . Final value of_goods and services
II .Organised Sector
c. I00 da.Ys of assured employment
III. Unor_ganised Sector
d. Insecure employment
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Options:
A. a-III , b-1 , c-U , d-fV
B. a-II , b-1 , c-lII, d-fV
C. a-II , b-1 , c-IV, d-lll
D. a-IV, b-IJJ , c-1 , d-lI

19. The following is NOT considered in determining the development of a country.

A. Per capita income
B. Average literacy level
c. Health status of the pe~ple
D. Freedom and opportunity

20. Sector where most of the assets are owned by the government and main motive is welfare of the
people.
A. Private sector
B. Organised sector
c. Tertiary sector
.o. Public sector
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V SECTION-8
ERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (2X4=8)

f 21. Describe any two dramatic ch

century. anges that occurred in agriculture in west Punjab during the \ 9th
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22. Briefly explain the reason behind the t . b

communities during 1950s and 1960s in B::i:;. etween Dutch-speaking and French-speaking 2
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23. Who proclaimed dams as the 'temples of modem India'? Why?
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OR
An area may have ample water re b .
statement with two relevant reasons~ources ut may still face water scarcity. Elucidate the given

24. judiciously.
What is meant by sus ta'mabT f
l ity o development? Suggest one way in which resources can be used 2

SECTION-C
SHORT ANSWER BASED QUESITONS (3X5=15)

25. 'Gandhiji s,aw thi~ as an opp~rtunity to bring Muslims under the umbrella of unified national 3
movement. Identify and explain that opportunity.
OR
'Ideas of na_tional unity in early nineteenth century Europe were closely allied to the ideology of
liberalism.' Elaborate.

26. Pipeline transport is relatively a new arrival on the transportation map of India. State any three 3
advantages of this.

27. Suppose a politician seeks your vote on religious grounds. Why is his act considered against the 3
norms of democracy? Support your answer with three reasons.

28. 'The need for decentralisation was recognised in our Constitution. A major step towards 3
decentralisation was taken in 1992.' Explain any three advantages of decentralisation of power in
India.
OR
Explain how federal power sharing in India is more effective today than in the early years.

29. What are the disadvantages faced by people working in the unorganised sector of the economy? 3

SECTION-D
LONG ANSWER BASED QUESTIONS (SX4=20)

30. 'By the first decade of the twentieth century a. series of changes affected the pattern of 5
industrialisation in India.' Support the statement with examples.
OR
Explain the ways which were adopted to persuade the people in India to use the new products
during British rule.

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 31. ·tndin hns fairl y rich und vuried miucml resources but they nre unevenly di stributed.· Elnbomte on .S
the giwn stn1,·me.nt nnd give two rensons for such vnrintion.
OR

Energy is u bnsic requ.irement for economic development. Suggest wnys to oons~JVe enc,rgy
resources in lndin .

.,1. · Democracy hus led to development, security nnd dignity of the people.• Justify the stutcment with 5
five suitnble rcnsons.
OR
'Political parties fill political offices nnd exercise politicnl power. But they do this by perfonning u
series of important functions.· Enumerate and explnin uny five oftliem.

33. Des"ribe the ill-eficcts of infomml sources of credit on borrowers. 5

OR
·Bnnks piny an importnnt role in the economy of lndin.' Explnin the given stntemcnt.

SECTION-E
CASE BASED QUESTIONS (4XJ•l2)
34. Read the given text and answer the questions which follow:

In 1791, u London publisher. James Lackington, wrote in his dinry:

The sale of books in gene.ml has increased prodigiously within the last twenty years. The poor sort
of farmers and even the poor country people in general who before thnt period spent their winter
evening in relating stories of ghosts, hobgoblin ... now shorten the winter nights by hearing their
sons and daughters rend them tales, romances etc. J
34. 1. Give the reason for increased interest in books during lnte eighteenth century. 1
34.2. How did the books bring about n change in the life of farmers nnd common people? 2
34.3. What were the stories enjoyed by the poor fnnners and people now?

35. Read the given text and answer the questions that follow:

Industrial locations are complex in nature. These ure influenced by nvuilubility of mw mnterinl,
labour, capital, power, market, etc. It is rarely possible to find nil these factors avuilnblc at one
place. Consequently, manufacturing activity tends lo locale al the most appropriate pince where nil
t11e factors of industrial location are either available or can be arrnnged nt o lower cost.

35.1. State two prime factors responsible for the location of aluminium smelting plant.
35.2. What was the main locational factor for most of the industries in the pre-independence
period?
35.3. Why has there been a healthy growth of automobile industry in India in the lnte twentieth
century? 2

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36. Read the given extract and answer the following questions: 0

Jibomli,,.ion nf tr,d, bosinrns,s =

R,=ving b,rriorn o< =tricti= "' by d,o •"'="""'
is wh" is known " lib=li,-ti •· . " ' ' " '
,unwed <o . - deoisi••• freoly ,boo< wh" <h,Y w,sh W,
import o,osport. n,,'gO'ommon< imp~" muoh '"' restriolin~ <h••
before~•" o,~ofnre ,.,
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to be more liberal. l
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36.1.
36.2. Whal is meant
Why did by trade
the Indian barrier? put up trade barriers after independence?
government
36.3. Explain the role ofWTO in liberalising international trade.
h.

SECTION-F
l\1AP SJ{ILL BASED QUESTION (2+3=5) l.

37. A Two pOeos (X) ond (Y) """" b= mMk<d nn <h• giv~ pnliri••I oudin• m•p oflndi•• Jdon<ify 2
them with the help of the following infonnation and write their correct names on the lines drawn •vided

near them. :r
(X) The place where Mahatma Gandhi inspired peasants to demand relaxation in revenue.
(Y) A place where Indian National Congress held its session in December 1920.
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B. On the same outline map of India, locate and label any THREE of the following with suitable

symbols.
(I) 15,
a.
b.
Tungabbadra Dam
Raja Sansi Airport
·A)
c. Cbennai Software Technology Park
d. Raniganj Coal Mine
e. Kudremukh Iron Ore Mines
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