CBSE Sample Papers For Class 10 Social Science Set 2
CBSE Sample Papers For Class 10 Social Science Set 2
Question 22. The most powerful weapon of the Spanish conqueror was not a conventional military weapon
at all. Justify the above statement by giving two reasons.
(A) The Spanish conquerors won America with not conventional military weapon but with germs like
smallpox which spread deep into the continent before any European could reach there.
OR
(B) “Traders and travelers introduced new crops to lands they travelled. “Substantiate this statement with
illustrations
Question 23. What do you understand by the term investment? Name a few companies which make foreign
investments. (1+1)
Question 24. Mention any four reasons to prove that India is a federal country.
Section C consists of 5 questions of 3 marks each
Question 25. Raj is a student of Class X. He often gets confused about the difference between primitive
subsistence farming and intensive subsistence farming. Write three points of difference between primitive
subsistence farming and intensive subsistence farming. (3)
Question 26.
(A): A worker in an urban area, who was working in a small factory, was not paid his wages properly, he
was forced to work extra hours under poor working conditions, there was no job security, and recently he
lost his job and was found selling electrical items in a pushcart. (3)
Analyze the role of the government in protecting the workers working in an Unorganized sector.
OR
(B): Mr Pawan, a village head wanted to create more job opportunities to increase the income of the people
of his village under MNREGA act, suggest any three activities, so that Mr Pawan could initiate in his
village.
Question 27. How can we say that globalization has been advantageous to consumers as well as producers?
Give reasons. (3)
Question 28. The Indian constitution provides 3 lists to distribute the legislative power. State any two
subjects that are included in the union list. In which list the subject “Education” is included and why? (3)
Question 29. Evaluate the various impacts of First World War on the economy of Britain. (3)
Or
Do you agree that agriculture in India takes place in the unorganised sector? Give three points. (3)
Section D consists of 4 questions of 5 marks each
Question 30. (A) Analyze the impact of mining activities on the local environment and the health of the
surrounding communities. (5)
OR
(B) “Non-conventional resources are the best option to conserve the natural resources” Substantiate this
statement with Examples.
Question 31. What are better public facilities? Explain any four public facilities. (1+ 4)
Or
Elucidate the significance of secondary sector in Indian economy. (5)
Question 32. (A) Analyse the role of a multiparty system in a democratic country like India. (5)
(OR)
(B) Evaluate the differences between the national and regional parties and assess the requirements for a
regional party to become a national party.
Question 33. Briefly discuss the resources based on ownership. (5)
Or
Write down the features of alluvial soil concerning its formation, area classification, and inclusion of
minerals. (5)
Section E consists of 3 Case-based questions of 4 marks each
Question 34. Read the given source below and answer the following questions: (4)
It is said of “passive resistance” it is the weapon of the weak, but the power which is the subject of this
article can be used only by the strong. This power is not passive resistance; indeed, it calls for intense
activity. The movement in South Africa was not passive but active … ‘Satyagraha is not physical force.
Satyagraha does not inflict pain on the adversary; he does not seek his destruction … In the use of
satyagraha, there is no ill will whatever. ‘Satyagraha is pure soul force. Truth is the very substance of the
soul. That is why this force is called satyagraha. The soul is informed with knowledge. In it burns the flame
of love. … Nonviolence is the supreme dharma …’ It is certain that India cannot rival Britain or Europe in
force of arms. The British worship the war god and they can all of them become, as they are becoming,
bearers of arms. The hundreds of millions in India can never carry arms. They have made the religion of
non-violence their own.
In his famous book Hind Swaraj (1909) Mahatma Gandhi declared that British rule was established in India,
with the cooperation of Indians, and had survived only because of this cooperation. If Indians refused to
cooperate, British rule would collapse within a year.
(a) Why did Gandhiji say that passive resistance is not the weapon of the weak?
(b) “Satyagraha is pure soul-force”. Substantiate this statement in 20 words.
(c) What according to Mahatma Gandhi is the best weapon to use to collapse British rule in India?
Question 35. Read the given extract and answer the following questions.
The distribution pattern of the Railway network in the country has been largely influenced by Physiographic,
economic, and administrative factors. The Northern plains with their vast level land, high population
density, and rich agricultural resources provided the most favorable conditions for their growth. However, a
large number of rivers requiring construction of bridges across their wide beds posed some obstacles, in the
hills’ terrains of the peninsular region, railway tracts arc laid through low hills, gaps or tunnels.
The Himalayan mountainous regions too are unfavourable for the construction of railway lines due to high
relief, sparse population and lack of economic opportunities. Likewise, it was difficult to lay railway lines
on the sandy plain of Western Rajasthan, swamps of Gujarat, forested tracks of Madhya Pradesh,
Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Jharkhand. The contiguous stretch of Sahyadri could be crossed only through
gaps or passes (Ghats).
In recent times, the development of the Konkan railway along the West coast has facilitated the movement
of passengers and goods in this most important economic region of India. It has also faced several problem
such as sinking of track in some stretches and landslides.
Today, the railways have become more important in our National economy than all other rncans of transport
put together. However, rail transport suffers from certain problems as well. Many passengers travel without
tickets. Thefts and damaging of railway property has not yet stopped completely. People stop the trains, pull
the chain unnecessarily and this causes heavy damage to the railway.
(i) State the factors which influence the railway network in India. (1)
(ii) Constructing the railways in the Peninsular region, Himalayan region, Rajasthan and Gujarat is a
diflicult task. State any two reasons which are responsible behind this. (2)
(iii) Railways are important part of our national economy, but still it is facing several problems. State any
two reasons behind this.
Question 36. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow: (4)
For comparing countries, their income is considered to be one of the most important attributes. Countries
with higher income are more developed than others with less income. This is based on the understanding
that more income means more of all things that human beings need. Whatever people like, and should have,
they will be able to get with greater income. So, greater income itself is considered to be one important goal.
Now, what is the income of a country? Intuitively, the income of the country is the income of all the
residents of the country. This gives us the total income of the country. However, for comparison between
countries, total income is not such a useful measure. Since, countries have different populations, comparing
total income will not tell us what an average person is likely to earn. Are people in one country better off
than others in a different country? Hence, we compare the average income which is the total income of the
country divided by its total population. The average income is also called per capita income. In World
Development Reports, brought out by the World Bank, this criterion is used in classifying countries.
Countries with per capita income of US$ 49,300 per annum and above in 2019, are called high income or
rich countries and those with per capita income of US$ 2500 or less are called low-income countries. The
rich countries, excluding countries of Middle East and certain other small countries are generally called
developed countries.