Class 10 - Social Science

Sample Paper (2023-24)

Maximum Marks: 80
Time Allowed: : 3 hours

General Instructions:

1. The question paper comprises Six Sections – A, B, C, D, E and F. There are 37 questions in the Question paper. All
questions are compulsory.
2. Section A – From questions 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
3. Section B – Questions no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2 marks each. The answer to each
question should not exceed 40 words.
4. Section C contains Q. 25 to Q.29 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each. The answer to each question
should not exceed 60 words
5. Section D – Questions no. 30 to 33 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each. The answer to each question
should not exceed 120 words.
6. Section-E - Questions no from 34 to 36 are case-based questions with three sub-questions and are of 4 marks each. The
answer to each question should not exceed 100 words.
7. 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).
8. 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 has to be attempted.
9. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.

Section A
1. The growth of modern nationalism in India, as in Vietnam, is closely connected to:
a) anti-colonial movement
b) anti-poverty struggle
c) a discovery of unity in their struggle against colonialism
d) a sense of oppression under colonialism
2. Rooftop rainwater harvesting was commonly practised to store drinking water, particularly in the state of:
a) Kerala
b) Karnataka
c) Haryana
d) Rajasthan

3. COMPARISON OF COUNTRIES
Monthly incomes of citizens (in Rupees)
Country
I II III
A 5,500 7,500 19,000

B 11,500 10,500 10,000

C 1,000 1,000 30,000

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 D 3,500 3,500 25,000
As per the data given above which country has a comparatively equitable distribution of income?
a) Country A
b) Country B
c) Country C
d) Country D
4. Which of the following options represents the steps that can be involved to produce rice in Haryana and Punjab?
i. Using high-yielding variety seeds.
ii. Using insecticides and pesticides and chemical fertilisers.
iii. Using machines and other modern methods for cultivation.
iv. Production of rice involves subsistence farming methods.
a) Statement i and ii are correct.
b) Statement ii is correct.
c) Statement i, ii, & iii are correct.
d) Statement ii, iii & iv are correct.
5. A government formed by the coming together of at least two political parties refers to:
a) cooperative government
b) coalition government
c) federation government
d) opposition government
6. Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes the prudential and moral reasons for power sharing?
a) Prudential reasons emphasize the unity of the nation, while moral reasons prioritize the exercise of power by the
minority.
b) Prudential reasons argue for the legitimacy of a government through citizen participation, while moral reasons
highlight the negative consequences of power sharing.
c) Prudential reasons advocate for imposing the will of the majority community, while moral reasons highlight the
oppressive nature of power sharing.
d) Prudential reasons focus on reducing social conflict and ensuring political stability, while moral reasons emphasize
the value of power sharing in a democratic system.
7. Assertion (A): Dictatorship is a better form of government.
Reason (R): Democracy is legitimate, accountable, responsive, promotes equality among citizens, enhances the dignity
of the individual
a) Both A and R are true 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 true.
8. People with extra money deposit it in the banks by opening a bank account in their name. Banks accept deposits and also
pay an interest rate on deposits. In this way, people's money is safe with the banks and it earns interest. People also have
the provision to withdraw the money as and when they require. Since the deposits in the bank accounts can be withdrawn
on demand.
What is the term used in the above, when money can be withdrawn on demand?
a) Demand Deposit
b) Surplus Deposit
c) Fixed Deposit
d) Term Deposit

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 9. This community was relatively rich and powerful:
a) Dutch-speaking
b) English-speaking
c) Minority French-speaking
d) German-speaking
10. Study the picture and answer the question that follows:

Which of the following aspect best represent the image?

a) Giuseppe Mazzini and the founding of Young Europe in Berne 1833.
b) Kaiser William I and the founding of Carbonari in Berne 1833.
c) Giuseppe Mazzini and the founding of Young Italy in Marseilles in 1833.
d) Count Camillo de Cavour and the founding of Young Europe in Berne 1833.
11. MNCs have been looking for locations around the world that would be cheap for their production. Evaluate the cost-
effective methods adopted by the MNCs by identifying the appropriate statements among the following options:
i. Opting for a cheap manufacturing location.
ii. Setting up a production unit in the proximity of markets.
iii. Hiring highly skilled engineers at cheap rates from developing countries.
iv. Buy up local companies and expand production.
a) All the statements are appropriate.
b) Only statement iv is appropriate.
c) Statements i, ii and iii are appropriate.
d) Statements i and ii are appropriate.
12. What does a public expression of dissatisfaction with Democracy shows?
a) Both success and failure of the democratic project.
b) The success of the undemocratic project
c) The failure of the democratic project
d) The success of the democratic project
13. Arrange the following statements in sequential order:
i. i. Gandhiji begins Civil Disobedience Movement by breaking salt law at Dandi.
ii. ii. Non-Cooperation and Khilafat movement launched.
iii. iii. Gandhian hartal against Rowlatt Act and Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

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 iv. iv. Distressed UP peasants organised by Baba Ramchandra.
a) iv, i, iii, ii
b) ii, i, iv, iii
c) iv, iii, ii, i
d) iii, i, iv, ii
14. Rajesh, an ambitious entrepreneur, opened a wholesale store to sell locally-made textiles. He relied on the services of
Priya, a skilled logistics coordinator, who efficiently organized the transportation and storage of the goods. Additionally,
Rajesh sought assistance from Ankit, a knowledgeable banker, who provided financial support to expand his business.
Together, they exemplified the vital role of tertiary sector activities in supporting the production and trade of goods.
Which sector of the economy includes activities such as transportation, storage, communication, banking, and trade?
a) Quaternary sector
b) Tertiary sector
c) Primary sector
d) Secondary sector
15. Consider the statements given below and choose the correct answer
Statement I: Menocchio reinterpreted the message of the Bible and formulated a view of God and Creation that was
lauded by the Roman Catholic Church.
Statement II: The Roman Church encouraged the publishers and booksellers and began to maintain an Index of
Published Books from 1558.
a) Both (i) & (ii) are incorrect
b) Statement (i) is incorrect and (ii) is correct
c) Both (i) & (ii) are correct
d) Statement (i) is correct and (ii) is incorrect
16. X provided his friend with clues regarding the right kind of soil for growing cashew nut. Which of the following clues
from X would be most helpful in determining the ideal type of soil?
Clues:
i. It is the result of intense leaching due to heavy rain.
ii. It is well-known for its capacity to hold moisture.
iii. It turns yellow when it is hydrated.
iv. It is rich in kankur and bhangar nodules.
a) Clue ii and iii
b) Clue i
c) Clue iii and iv
d) Clue ii
17. Which of the following statements will be considered by a political party while shaping public opinion?
Statement i: Raise and highlight issues popular issues.
Statement ii: Launch movements for the resolution of problems faced by people.
Statement iii: Provide access to government machinery and welfare schemes implemented by the government.
Statement iv: Voice different views and criticize the government for its failures or wrong policies.
a) Statement i, ii and iii are right.
b) Statement i and ii are right.
c) Statement iii is right.
d) Only statement iv is right.
18. Who among the following is a feminist?
a) Someone who believes in religious equality and secularism
b) Someone who does not believe in equal rights and opportunities for women and men

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 c) Someone who believes in equal rights and opportunities for women and men.
d) None of these
19. Consider the following statements on parties.
A. Political parties do not enjoy much trust among the people.
B. Parties are often rocked by scandals involving top party leaders.
C. Parties are not necessary to run governments.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) B and C
b) A and B
c) A and C
d) A, B, and C
20. Read the information given below and select the correct option
Avinash went to a stationery shop to buy books and pens. He bought 5 books and 2 pens amounting to Rs. 100 in total.
Avinash handed Rs. 100 note to shopkeeper but shopkeeper refused to accept the payment. Avinash told the shopkeeper
that he cannot refuse the payment made by him. After reading the above case state why one cannot refuse a payment
made in rupees in India?
a) The law legalises the use of rupee as a medium of Store of Value
b) The law legalises the use of rupee as a medium of credit arrangements
c) The law legalises the use of rupee as a medium of Barter exchange
d) The law legalises the use of rupee as a medium of payment
Section B
21. Study the cartoon thoroughly and mention what the two steering wheels symbolise.

22. What changes came in Nationalism in Europe after 1848? Who was the architect of this process? How was it practised?

OR

Define the term Romanticism. How did it facilitate the promotion of nationalist sentiment?
23. Define agriculture? Why has cultivation methods changed significantly over years?
24. Describe the rationale behind the implementation of Decentralisation in India.
Section C
25. 'It is difficult to imagine a world without printed matter'. Justify the statement with suitable arguments.
26. Study the given flowchart and answer the questions that follow:

i. Which is the basic material required for garment manufacturing?

ii. Give one example of value addition in the textile industry.

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 OR

Mention any two factors that have contributed to a healthy growth of the automobile industry in India? Name two centres
where this industry is located.
27. Details of funds released for farmers during the last five years are as under for loans and the development of irrigation
and transportation facilities.
2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
13,000 13,397.13 13,045.72 11,495.67 16218.75 12744.11
How would income and employment increase if farmers are provided with loans, irrigation and transportation facilities?
28. State any two differences between the local government before and after the Constitutional amendment in 1992.

29. 29.

Why do you think NREGA 2005 is referred to as ‘Right to work’? Imagine that you are the village head. In that capacity
suggest some activities that you think should be taken up under this act that would also increase the income of people.
Discuss.
Section D
30. "Nuclear energy is expected to play an increasingly important role in India." Give arguments to support this statement.

OR

Highlight the importance of petroleum. Explain the occurrence of petroleum in India.

31. Explain the conditions that were viewed as obstacles to the economic exchange and growth by the new commercial
classes during the nineteenth century in Europe.

OR

How did ideas of national unity in early nineteenth-century Europe allied to the ideology of liberalism? Explain.
32. Political parties play an important role in democratic countries. Justify the statement.

OR

Describe any five major functions of political parties.

33. "Cheap and affordable credit is crucial for the country's development." Explain the statement.

OR

Self Help Groups (SHGs) are the building blocks of organization of the rural poor. Support the statement with examples.
Section E
34. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
On 13th April the infamous Jallianwalla Bagh incident took place. On that day a large crowd gathered in the enclosed
ground of Jallianwalla Bagh. Some came to protest against the government’s new repressive measures. Others had come
to attend the annual Baisakhi fair. Dyer entered the area, blocked the exit points, and opened fire on the crowd, killing

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 hundreds. As the news of Jallianwalla Bagh spread, crowds took to the streets in many north Indian towns. There were
strikes, clashes with the police and attacks on government buildings. Seeing violence spread, Mahatma Gandhi called off
the movement. While the Rowlatt satyagraha had been a widespread movement, it was still limited mostly to cities and
towns. Mahatma Gandhi now felt the need to launch a more broad-based movement in India.
i. How did Mahatma Gandhi react to the Rowlatt Act?
ii. What made Mahatma Gandhi call off Rowlatt Satyagraha?
iii. Why did Rowlatt Act enrage people?
.
35. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:
Today, in western Rajasthan, sadly the practice of rooftop rainwater harvesting is on the decline as plenty of water is
available due to the perennial Indira Gandhi Canal, though some houses still maintain the tankas since they do not like
the taste of tap water. Fortunately, in many parts of rural and urban India, rooftop rainwater harvesting is being
successfully adapted to store and conserve water. In Gendathur, a remote backward village in Mysuru, Karnataka,
villagers have installed, in their household’s rooftop, rainwater harvesting system to meet their water needs. Nearly 200
households have installed this system and the village has earned the rare distinction of being rich in rainwater. Gendathur
receives an annual precipitation of 1,000 mm, and with 80 per cent of collection efficiency and of about 10 fillings, every
house can collect and use about 50,000 litres of water annually. From the 200 houses, the net amount of rainwater
harvested annually amounts to 1,00,000 litres.

i. What caused the rooftop rainwater harvesting practice to decline in western Rajasthan?
ii. Why do some homes in western Rajasthan continue to use tankas when tap water is readily available?
iii. Explain the successful adaptation of rooftop rainwater harvesting in Gendathur village in Mysuru, Karnataka,
and its impact on water availability.
36. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
Recent evidence suggests that the groundwater is under serious threat of overuse in many parts of the country. About 300
districts have reported a water level decline of over 4 metres during the past 20 years. Nearly one-third of the country is
overusing their groundwater reserves. In another 25 years, 60 percent of the country would be doing the same if the
present way of using this resource continues. Groundwater overuse is particularly found in the agriculturally prosperous
regions of Punjab and Western U.P., hard rock plateau areas of central and south India, some coastal areas and the
rapidly growing urban settlements.
Countries like India depend on importing oil from abroad because they do not have enough stocks of their own. If prices
of oil increase this becomes a burden for everyone. There are countries like the USA which have low reserves and hence
want to secure oil through military or economic power. The question of sustainability of development raises many
fundamentally new issues about the nature and process of development.
i. Explain the significance of the prices of oil in the world market.
ii. Groundwater is an example of renewable resources then how can it be overused?
Section F
37. (a) Two places A and B have been marked on the given outline map of India. Identify them and write their correct names
on the lines drawn near them.
A. The place where Indian National Congress session was held in September, 1920.
B. The place associated with Jallianwala Bagh Incident.
(b) On the same outline map of India locate and label any four of the following with suitable Symbols. (any three)
i. Kochi - Major Sea Port
ii. Pune - Software Technology Park

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iii. Durg– Iron Ore Mines
iv. Naraura - Nuclear Power Plant
v. Chhatrapati Shivaji - International Airport

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