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CBSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Social Science Term 2 Set 6 for Practice
Time Allowed: 2 Hours
Maximum Marks: 40
General Instructions:
- This Question paper is divided into five sections-Sedion A, B, C, D and E.
- All questions are compulsory.
- Section-A: Question no. 1 to 5 are Very Short Answer type questions of 2 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 40 words.
- Section-B: Question no. € to 8 are Short Answer type questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 80 words.
- Sectkm-C: Question no. 9 and 10 are Long Answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words.
- Section-D: Question no. 11 and 12 are Case Based questions.
- Section-E: Question no. 13 is map based, carrying 3 marks with two parts, 13.1 from History (1 mark) and 13.2 from Geography (2 marks).
- There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in a few questions. Only one of the dunces in such questions have to be attempted.
- In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.
Section – A
Very Short Answer Questions (2 × 5 = 10)
Question 1.
Who organized the Dalits into the ‘Depressed Classes Association’ in 1930? Describe his achievements.
Question 2.
Classify industries on the basis of capital investment. How are they different from one another? Explain with examples.
Question 3.
How is Democratic government known as responsive government? Explain with an example.
Question 4.
Why are service conditions of formal sector loans better than informal sector? Explain.
Question 5.
Read the data in the table given below and answer the questions that follow:
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5.1 On the basis of above given data, give one reason why Indian Iron and Steel industry is not able to perform to its full potential?
5.2 Which region of India has the highest concentration of Iron and Steel Industry? Why?
Section – B
Short Answer Type Questions (3 × 3 = 9)
Question 6.
How has liberalisation of trade and investment policies helped the globalization process?
OR
Why had the Indian government put barriers to foreign trade and foreign investment after independence? Analyse the reasons.
Question 7.
How is Democracy accountable and responsible to the needs and expectations of the Citizens? Analyse.
Question 8.
“The First World War created favourable conditions for the development of industries in India.” Explain
Section – C
Long Answer Type Questions (5 × 2 = 10)
Question 9.
In what ways does the Reserve Bank of India supervise the functioning of Banks?
OR
Explain any two features each of formal sector loans and informal sector loans.
Question 10.
What are the conditions under which democracies accommodate social diversities?
OR
“Democracies are not appearing to be very successful in reducing economic inequalities.” Analyse the statement
Section – D
Case Based Questions (4 × 2 = 8)
Question 11.
Read the given text and answer the following questions:
Emboldened with this success, Gandhiji in 1919 decided to launch a nationwide Satyagraha ‘ against the proposed Rowlatt Act (1919). This Act had been hurriedly passed through the Imperial Legislative Council despite the united opposition of the Indian members. It gave the government enormous powers to repress political activities, and allowed detention of political prisoners „ without trial for two years. Mahatma Gandhi wanted non violent civil disobedience against such unjust laws, which would start with a strike on 6 April. Rallies were organised in various cities, workers went on strike in railway workshops, and shops closed down. Alarmed by the popular upsurge, and scared that lines of communication such as the railways and telegraph would be disrupted, the British administration decided to clamp down on nationalists. Local leaders were picked up from Amritsar, and Mahatma Gandhi was barred from entering Delhi. On 10 April, the police in Amritsar fired upon a peaceful procession, provoking widespread attacks on banks, post offices and railway stations. Martial law was imposed and General Dyer took command.
11.1 What was the outcome of Rowlatt Act? (1)
11.2 Why was Martial Law imposed and who was given the command of the area? (2)
11.3. What did Gandhiji do to protest against the forceful imposition of Rowlatt Act? (1)
Question 12.
Read the given text and answer the following questions:
Since time immemorial, India was one of the seafaring countries. Its seamen sailed far and near, thus, carrying and spreading Indian commerce and culture. Waterways are the cheapest means of transport. They are most suitable for carrying heavy and bulky goods. It is a fuel-efficient and environment friendly mode of transport. India has inland navigation waterways of 14,500 km in length. Out of these only 5685 km are navigable by mechanized vessels. The following waterways have been declared as the National Waterways by the Government.
- The Ganga river between Allahabad and Haldia (1620 km)-N.W. No.l.
- The Brahmaputra river between Sadiya and Dhubri (891 km)-N.W. No.2.
- The West-Coast Canal in Kerala (Kottapuram- Kollam, Udyogamandal and Champakara canals-205 km) – N.W. No.3.
- Specified stretches of Godavari and Krishna rivers along with Kakinada Puducherry stretch of canals (1078 km) – N.W. No.4.
- Specified stretches of river Brahmani along with Matai river, delta channels of Mahanadi and Brahmani rivers and East Coast Canal (588 km) – N.W. No.5.
12.1 What are the advantages of the Waterways? (2)
12.2 What is the length of the Indian Waterways? (1)
12.3 Which is the National Waterway No. 1? (1)
Section – E
Map Skill Basrd Question (1 × 3 = 3)
Question 13.
13.1 On the given outline Political Map of India, identify the place marked as A with the help of following information and write its correct name on the line marked near it.
(A) The place where Indian National Congress was held in September 1920. (1)
13.2 On the same given map of India, locate the following:
(I) Singrauli Thermal Power Plant (1)
OR
Coirnbatore Cotton Textile Industry (1)
(II) Amritsar (Raja Sansi) International airport (1)
