Kanchi Sankara Vidyashram,West Tiruchendur

Class: X Revision Test-I Maximum Marks: 80

Roll No: Social Science Time allowed: 3.00 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 – Question no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2 marks each. Answer to each
question should not exceed 40 words.
4. 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
5. 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.
6. Section-E - Questions no from 34 to 36 are case based questions with three sub questions and are of 4 marks each.
7. Section F – Question no. 37 is map based, carrying 5 marks with two parts, 37a from History (2 marks) and 37 b
from Geography (3 marks).
Section –A
MCQs (20×1=20)
1 Which one of the following statements is not the basic concept of ‘Satyagraha’? 1
a) Emphasis on enduring the British dominance b) Emphasis on non-violence
c) Emphasis on the power of truth d) Emphasis on the need to restrain oneself
2 By which year nearly two billion people will live in absolute water scarcity? 1
a) 2020 b) 2030 c) 2025 d) 2040
3 Read the following data and select the appropriate option from the following: 1
EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT OF RURAL POPULATION OF UTTAR PRADESH
Category Male (%) Female (%)
Literacy rate for rural population 76 54
Literacy rate for rural children in age group 10-14 years 90 87
Percentage of rural children aged 10-14 attending school 85 82
What percentage of males are more educated than the females?
a) 22 b) 85 c) 76 d) 15
4 Which of the following options represents the steps that can be involved to produce rice in Haryana and 1
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 At which level it is possible for the people to directly participate in decision making? 1
a) State b) Local c) Central d) Foreign
6 Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes Sri Lankan Tamils and Indian Tamils? 1
a) Sri Lankan Tamils are native to Sri Lanka, while Indian Tamils are descendants of plantation
workers from India
b) Sri Lankan Tamils are concentrated in the north and east of Sri Lanka, while Indian Tamils are
dispersed across the country.
c) Sri Lankan Tamils are predominantly Buddhist, while Indian Tamils are predominantly Hindu or
Muslim.
d) Sri Lankan Tamils constitute 74% percent of the Tamil-speaking population, while Indian Tamils
constitute 18%
7 Assertion (A): Democracy is a better form of government when compared with dictatorship or any other 1
alternative.
Reason (R): Democracy deteriorates the quality of decision-making nor provide an effective method to
resolve conflicts.
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 Rajiv obtained a loan of 8 lakhs from a bank for his business. The loan carries an annual interest rate of 1
10 percent and is to be repaid in monthly installments over a period of 5 years. As collateral, the bank
retained Rajiv's valuable equipment until the loan and interest are fully repaid.
Which of the following statements is true?
a) Rajiv will repay the loan in a lump sum after 5 years.
b) The loan has a fixed interest rate of 5 percent per month.
c) The bank will return Rajiv's valuable equipment as soon as he submits his business plan.
d) Rajiv had to provide the bank with his personal bank statements to secure the loan.
9 It is an organ of the government which executes and enforces laws made by legislature. 1
a) Legislature b) Executive c) Judiciary d) Defence
10 Study the picture and answer the question that follows: 1

Which of the following aspect is best representing the image?

a) The fallen Marianne b) The fallen Mother Albania
c) The fallen Mother India d) The fallen Germania
11 Evaluate the impacts of improvement in technology by identifying the appropriate statements among the 1
following options:
i. We can obtain and share information on almost anything we want to know.
ii. It has stimulated the globalization process.
iii. It has facilitated expanding the production of services across countries.
iv. It has been facilitated by satellite communication devices.
a) Statements i, ii and iii are appropriate. b) Only statement iv is appropriate.
c) All the statements are appropriate. d) Statements i and ii are appropriate.
12 How many countries of the world claim and practice some kind of democratic politics? 1
a) More than 100 b) More than 50 c) Less than 50 d) Less than 100
13 Arrange the following statements in sequential order: 1
i. Simon Commission arrived in India
ii. Mahatma Gandhi decided to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement
iii. Mahatma Gandhi sent a letter to Viceroy Irwin stating eleven demands
iv. Under the presidency of Jawaharlal Nehru, the Lahore Congress formalised the demand of ‘Purna
Swaraj’ or full independence for India.
a) iv, iii, ii, i b) ii, i, iii, iv c) iii, iv, i, ii d) ii, i, iv, iii
14 Rajesh, an ambitious entrepreneur, opened a wholesale store to sell locally-made textiles. He relied on the 1
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. 1
Statement I: Nineteenth-century periodicals serialised important novels, which gave birth to a particular
way of writing novels.
Statement II: The dust cover or the book jacket is also a twentieth-century innovation.
a) Statement (i) is correct and (ii) is incorrect b) Both (i) & (ii) are correct
c) Statement (i) is incorrect and (ii) is correct d) Both (i) & (ii) are incorrect
16 During a geography class, the teacher discussed alluvial soils with the students, giving them various clues. 1
Which of the following clues provided by teacher is correct?
Clues:
i. This type of soil is typical of the Deccan trap (Basalt) region spread over northwest Deccan
plateau and is made up of lava flows.
ii. This is the most widely spread and important soil.
iii. Mostly these soils contain an adequate proportion of potash, phosphoric acid and lime.
iv. These soils develop under tropical and subtropical.
a) Clue i and ii b) Clue iv c) Clue ii and iii d) Clue i
17 Which of the following statements is common about Biju Janata Dal, Sikkim Democratic Front, Mizo 1
National Front, and Telangana Rashtra Samithi?
Statement i: These parties are not regional in their ideology or outlook.
Statement ii: They are regional in their ideology but have a national outlook.
Statement iii: They all are conscious about their state/regional identity.
Statement iv: They all are conscious about their national identity.
a) Only statement iv is right. b) Statement iii is right.
c) Statement i, ii and iii are right. d) Statement i and ii are right.
18 Which among the following statements about India’s Constitution is wrong? 1
a) It gives official status to one religion
b) It ensures the equality of citizens within religious communities
c) It provides all individuals freedom to profess any religion
d) It prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion
19 Consider the following statements on parties. 1
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 1
Swapna, a small farmer, grows groundnut on her three acres of land. She takes a loan from the
moneylender to meet the expenses of cultivation, hoping that her harvest would help repay the loan.
Midway through the season, the crop is hit by pests and the crop fails. She is unable to repay the
moneylender and the debt grows over the year into a large amount. Next year, Swapna takes a fresh loan
for cultivation. It is a normal crop this year. But the earnings are not enough to cover the old loan. She is
caught in debt. She has to sell a part of the land to pay off the debt. Which situation is Swapna facing?
a) Situation of barter system b) Situation of lack of double coincidence of wants
c) Situation of no collateral security d) Situation of debt trap
SECTION- B
VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTION (4×2=8)
21 Study the map thoroughly and mention the language that is dominantly spoken in the Wallonia region. 2

22 How Europe was closely allied to the ideology of liberalism? 2

 OR
How were the ideas of national unity in early nineteenth century Europe closely allied to the ideology of
liberalism? Explain.
23 In states like Assam, three crops of paddy are grown in a year. Name any two such crops. 2

24 Discuss the dual objectives of federalism. What are the two aspects that are crucial in the practice of 2
federalism?

SECTION - C
SHORT ANSWER-BASED QUESTIONS (5×3=15)
25 Write the name of any two women writers of India in the 19th century and highlight their contribution 3
who wrote about the different experiences of the women.
26 How would you classify industry on the basis of ownership? 3
OR
Distinguish between large scale and small scale industries. Give two examples each.
27 Compare the workforce in three sectors and answer the question given below. 3
Workers in Different Sectors(in Millions)
Sector Organised Unorganised Total
Primary 1 231 232
Secondary 41 74 115
Tertiary 40 88 128
Total 82 393 475
Total Percentage 17.2% 82.7% 100%
The organised sector follows formal processes and procedures. They abide by government rules and
regulations and provide job security, yet the grim percentage of workers employed in this sector tells a
different story altogether. Analyse the possible reasons for this distorted figure.
28 "Local governments have made a significant impact on Indian democracy. At the same time there are 3
many difficulties". Explain.
29 Study the table and answer the question given below. 3
Share o sectors in GDP in %
Year Tertiary Secondary Primary
1973-74 50 10 40
2013-14 68 21 11
It can be observed that comparatively over the last forty years, the tertiary sector has emerged as the
largest producing sector of the three sectors. Highlight the factors responsible for the rising importance of
the Tertiary Sector in Production.

SECTION- D
LONG ANSWER-BASED QUESTIONS (4×5=20)
30 Differentiate between metallic and non-metallic minerals with examples. 5
OR
Explain the different forms of occurrence of minerals.
31 How did culture play an important role in Europe in creating the idea of the nation? 5
OR
Write a note on The role of women in nationalist struggles.
32 Names of five States are given below. Write the name of any one regional political party of each State 5
with election symbol.
i. Jammu & Kashmir
ii. Tamil Nadu
iii. Maharashtra
iv. Assam
v. Uttar Pradesh
OR
"The political parties are necessary for democracy". Justify the statement.
33. Mohan works at a construction site in a sub-urban area while Sudhir is a marketing manager in a 5
company. Both want credit to buy home. Create a list of arguments explaining who has more possibility
of getting a home loan from formal sector.
OR
The use of money spans a very large part of our everyday life. Support the statement with examples.

SECTION E
CASE-BASED QUESTIONS ( 3×4=12)
34 Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: 4
The movement started with middle-class participation in the cities. Thousands of students left government
controlled schools and colleges, headmasters and teachers resigned, and lawyers gave up their legal
practices. The council elections were boycotted in most provinces except Madras, where the Justice Party,
the party of the non-Brahmans, felt that entering the council was one way of gaining some power–
something that usually only Brahmans had access to. The effects of non-cooperation on the economic
front were more dramatic. Foreign goods were boycotted, liquor shops picketed, and foreign cloth burnt
in huge bonfires. The import of foreign cloth halved between 1921 and 1922, its value dropping from Rs.
102 crore to Rs. 57 crores. In many places, merchants and traders refused to trade in foreign goods or
finance foreign trade. As the boycott movement spread, and people began discarding imported clothes and
wearing only Indian ones, the production of Indian textile mills and handlooms went up.
i. What role did the Justice Party play in boycotting council elections? (1)
ii. How were the effects of non-cooperation on the economic front dramatic? (1)
iii. Explain the effect of the Boycott movement on the foreign textile trade. (2)
35 Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: 4
RAINWATER HARVESTING
Many thought that given the disadvantages and rising resistance against the multi purpose projects, water
harvesting system was a viable alternative, both socio-economically and environmentally. In ancient
India, along with the sophisticated hydraulic structures, there existed an extraordinary tradition of water
harvesting system. People had in-depth knowledge of rainfall regimes and soil types and developed wide
ranging techniques to harvest rainwater, groundwater, river water and flood water in keeping with the
local ecological conditions and their water needs. In hill and mountainous regions, people built diversion
channels like the ‘guls’ or ‘kuls’ of the Western Himalayas for agriculture. ‘Rooftop rainwater harvesting’
was commonly practised to store drinking water, particularly in Rajasthan. In the flood plains of Bengal,
people developed inundation channels to irrigate their fields. In arid and semi-arid regions, agricultural
fields were converted into rain fed storage structures that allowed the water to stand and moisten the soil
like the ‘khadins’ in Jaisalmer and ‘Johads’ in other parts of Rajasthan.
a. Why is water harvesting system a viable alternative? (1)
b. Describe the process of rooftop rainwater harvesting. (1)
c. Mention any two methods adopted by ancient India for water conservation. (2)
36 Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: 4
Suppose for the present that a particular country is quite developed. We would certainly like this level of
development to go up further or at least be maintained for future generations. This is obviously desirable.
However, since the second half of the twentieth century, a number of scientists have been warning that the
present type and levels of development are not sustainable. Groundwater is an example of renewable
resources. These resources are replenished by nature as in the case of crops and plants. However, even
these resources may be overused. For example, in the case of groundwater, if we use more than what is
being replenished by rain then we would be overusing this resource. Non-renewable resources are those
which will get exhausted after years of use. We have a fixed stock on earth that cannot be replenished. We
do discover new resources that we did not know of earlier. New sources in this way add to the stock.
However, over time, even this will get exhausted. Consequences of environmental degradation do not
respect national or state boundaries; this issue is no longer region or nation-specific. Our future is linked
together. Sustainability of development is comparatively a new area of knowledge in which scientists,
economists, philosophers and other social scientists are working together. In general, the question of
development or progress is perennial. At all times as a member of society and as individuals we need to
ask where we want to go, what we wish to become and what our goals are. So the debate
 on development continues.
i. Identify the new area of knowledge which has been a subject of interest for social scientists and
philosophers alike. (1)
ii. What have the scientists warned about the present type of development? Explain. (1)
iii. Explain how our future is linked together? (2)
SECTION- F
MAP SKILL-BASED QUESTION (2+3=5)
37 Two places (A) and (B) have been marked on the given political outline Map of India. Identify them with 2
a the help of given information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them.
A. The Place where Indian National Congress Session was held in 1927.
B. The place where Mahatma Gandhi broke Salt law.

b. On the same outline Map of India locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols.
i. Indira Gandhi International Airport.
ii. Kakrapara - Atomic Power Station.
iii. Hyderabad - Software Technology Park
iv. Kandla Sea Port