EEE CONSORTIUM PRE-BOARD II (2024-25) SET3

SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE 087 MAXIMUM MARKS: 80

GRADE: X TIME: 3 HRS
Name: Section: Roll No:
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.25 to 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. 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 few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions must be attempted.
9. A separate question has been provided for visually impaired candidates in lieu of questions having
visual inputs, maps etc. Such questions are to be attempted by Visually impaired students only. In
addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.

SECTION – A
(MCQs)1 X 20 = 20
1. Identify the appropriate reason for the formation of the Swaraj Party from the 1
options given below:
A. Within the Congress, some leaders wanted to participate in elections to the
provincial councils.
B. The Indian National Congress decided to ask for Purna Swaraj for Indians.
C. The Congress wanted to get Dominion Status for India.
D. They wanted to oppose the Simon Commission.
2. Given that black soil, also known as regur soil, is ideal for cotton cultivation and is 1
primarily found in regions with basaltic lava flows, which of the following factors
would most likely impact the potential for growing cotton in a region outside the
Deccan Plateau, such as in the eastern parts of India?
A. Presence of high rainfall and clayey soil.
B. Lack of basaltic rock formation and unsuitable temperature range.
C. High presence of alluvial soil and excessive irrigation.
D. The region's location near the Himalayas and its acidic soil.

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3. Read the data given below and answer the question. 1
State Infant mortality rate per 1000 Literacy rate %
live births (2018) (2017-18)
A 30 82
B 7 94
As per the data given above, why state B has a low infant mortality rate?
A. It has high per capita income.
B. It has better infrastructure than state A
C. It has good teachers and schools.
D. It has health care and education for all.
4. Match list I and II and select the correct answer using the codes below in the lists 1
related to role of community in conservation of biodiversity:

List I List II
1.Bhairodev Dakav Sonchuri a. Uttarakhand

2.Beej Bachao Andolan b. Odisha

3.Joint Forest Management c. Rajasthan

Options:
A. 1 (a), 2 (b), 3 (c)
B. 1 (c), 2 (a), 3 (b)
C. 1 (a), 2 (c), 3 (b)
D. 1 (b), 2 (c), 3 (a)

5. Conservation in the background of rapid decline in wildlife population and forestry 1

has become essential. In reference to the statement, identify the correct
information regarding the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
(i) Hunting of endangered species was prohibited.
(ii)Establishment of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries were done in various
states.
(iii)The Act classified forest into three categories.
(iv)Joint Forest Management is an important aspect of the Act.
Options:
A. i and ii only
B. ii and iii only
C. i and iv only
D. iii and iv only
6. The first and major test for democratic politics in our country was 1
A. caste problem
B. language problem
C. problems related to union territories
D. creation of linguistic states
7. List I List II 1
1 Ethnic a A belief that majority

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 Community should be able to
rule a country in whichever
way it wants.
2 Civil war b Calculation of gains and losses.
3 Prudential c Conflicts between opposing
groups.
4 Majoritarian d Based on shared culture
A. 1-c, 2- a ,3- b, 4-d
B. 1-d, 2-c, 3-b 4-a
C. 1-b, 2-c, 3- a, 4-d
D. 1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c
8. Consider the following statements regarding collateral and identify the correct one 1
from the following:
A. Collateral is what pushes the borrower into a painful situation.
B. Collateral is the amount that RBI gets from other banks.
C. Collateral is an asset that the borrower owns and uses as a guarantee to a lender.
D. Collateral is a deposit facility like cheque.

9. What was the significant change after 1990s in Indian politics? 1

A. Emergence of caste based political parties.
B. Emergence of one-party dominance.
C. Rise of regional political parties.
D. Concentration of power with central government.
10. Which of the following aspects best signifies the 1
image of Germania?
A. Heroism
B. Patriotism
C. Asceticism
D. Revenge and vengeance

Note: The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu
of Q.10
Q. Which of the following symbol does the “broken chains “stand for?
(A) Freedom.
(B) Strength
(C) Willingness to make peace.
(D) Heroism

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11. Evaluate the impacts of using information and communication technology in 1
Globalisation by identifying the appropriate statements among the following
options:
i. MNCs give online support to anyone in the world using customer care
in India.
ii. Designers in the Delhi office design the magazine for the head office in
London.
iii. Computer accessories and parts manufactured in a foreign country and
sold in another.
iv. Children’s toy cars are produced in China for Indian customers.

A. Statements i, ii and iii are appropriate.

B. Statements i and ii are appropriate.
C. All the statements are appropriate.
D. Only statement iv is appropriate.

12. Which of the following is an advantage of the local government in India? 1

A. It has deepened democracy in our country.
B. It has uprooted democracy at local level in our country
C. It has failed in conducting the regular elections of local bodies
D. It has given more power to the local government when compared to the
central.
13. Certain events are given below. Choose the appropriate chronological order: 1
1. Coming of Simon Commission to India
2. Demand of Purna Swaraj in Lahore Session of INC.
3. Government of India Act, 1919
4. Champaran Satyagraha

Choose the correct option:

A. 3 - 2 - 4 - 1
B. 1 - 2 - 4 - 3
C. 2 - 3 - 1 – 4
D. 4 - 3 - 1 - 2
14. In a small village in India, Ravi, a skilled farmer, and his wife, Meera, a talented 1
artisan, struggled to find consistent work to support their family. However, their
lives took a turn when the government implemented the Mahatma Gandhi National
Rural Employment Guarantee Act in their village. Ravi and Meera started getting
work after registering in the scheme, providing them stability and the opportunity
to contribute to the development of their community. What does this National
Rural Employment Guarantee Act ensure?

A. Free education for rural children.

B. Guaranteed employment for stipulated days in a year for rural individuals.
C. Financial support for farmers during crop failures.
D. Access to healthcare for all rural residents.

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15. Consider the statements given below and choose the correct answer. 1
Statement I. Penny magazines were especially meant for women, as were manuals
teaching proper behaviour and housekeeping.
Statement II. The writings of prominent women novelists became important in
defining a new type of woman with will and strength of personality.

Options:
A. Statement (I) is correct and (II) is incorrect.
B. Statement (I) is incorrect and (II) is correct.
C. Both (I) and (II) are correct.
D. Both (I) and (II) are correct.
16. There is an overwhelming support for the idea of democracy all over the world. 1
Which of the following is most appropriate reason for the same?
A. It is people’s own government
B. It creates economic equality.
C. It leads to high economic growth rate.
D. It is free of poverty.
17. India has a multi-party system, providing voters with a wide range of choices. 1
Which of the following statements about political party systems are correct?
1. A multi-party system limits voter choice.
2. A multi-party system encourages coalition governments.
3. A one-party system is more democratic than a multi-party system.
4. A multi-party system provides more representation to diverse groups.

Options:
A. 2 and 4
B. 1 and 3
C. 1 and 2
D. 3 and 4
18. Consider the statements given below and choose the incorrect answer. 1
A. More and more MNCs have been looking for locations around the world which
would be cheap for their production.
B. Foreign investment by MNCs and foreign trade between countries has been
rising rapidly.
C. A large part of the foreign trade is also controlled by MNCs.
D. The activities of most MNCs involve inconsequential trade in goods and
services.
19. Identify the statements which suggest that it is not politics that gets caste-ridden, it 1
is the caste that gets politicised.
1. When governments are formed, political parties take care that
representatives of different castes find a place in it.
2. Each caste group incorporates neighbouring castes which were earlier
excluded.
3. Various caste groups enter into a coalition with other castes.

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 4. Political parties and candidates in elections make appeals to caste
sentiments.
Options:
A. 1, 2 and 4
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 2 and 3
D. 1 and 4
20. Consider the statements given below and choose the correct answer. 1
Statement I: Communalism was and continues to be one of the major challenges to
democracy in our country.
Statement II: The makers of our Constitution were not aware of this challenge.

A. Statement (I) is correct and (II) is incorrect.

B. Statement (I) is incorrect and (II) is correct
C. Both (I) & (II) are incorrect
D. Both (I) & (II) are correct
Section – B
(Very Short Answer Type Questions) 2 X 4 = 8
21. Maize cultivation has expanded in India due to advancements in agricultural 2
practices. Evaluate the factors that make certain regions more suitable for maize
cultivation compared to others.
22. ‘Till the 19th century, thousands fled Europe for America.’ Substantiate this 2
statement with two reasons.
OR
“Food offers many examples of long-distance cultural exchange.” Provide
evidence to support this statement by giving two Examples.

23. To what extent do you agree or disagree that power is effectively shared among 2
different social groups in Belgium? Support your answer with a specific example.

24. `Federations are contrasted with unitary governments in many aspects`. Justify the 2
given statement by highlighting any two major differences.
Section – C
(Short Answer Type Questions 5 X 3=15)
25. Lives and feelings of women in India began to be written in particularly vivid and 3
intense ways in the late 19th century. Explain the statement by giving suitable
examples.
26. In a rural village in India, Radha, a farmer, cultivated cotton on her farmland, 3
relying on natural factors like rainfall and sunshine. She sold the harvested cotton
to Ramesh, a skilled weaver, who transformed the cotton fiber into beautiful
fabric. Every week the wholesalers from nearby cities purchase bulk quantities
from weavers like Ramesh. Highlight the features and interdependence of the
different sectors of economy.
OR
The majority of people from Radha's village are engaged in cotton cultivation.
Explain any three reasons why majority of the people engaged in this sector.

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27. You have been appointed as a member of a global committee to tackle the 3
problems arising from human activities such as deforestation, overgrazing, mining,
and quarrying. Provide practical solutions and explain how they would improve
the current situation.
28. Secularism is not an ideology of some political parties or persons, but it is one of 3
the foundations of our country. Give any three examples from the provisions
mentioned in the Indian Constitution to prove the statement.
29. "Analyze any three strategies and initiatives that can be implemented to generate 3
employment opportunities in urban areas, supported by specific examples."

Section – D
(Long Answer Type Questions) 5 X 4 =20
30. Discuss the importance of non-conventional energy resources in solving India’s 5
energy crisis with one example.
OR
What steps can be taken to reduce industrial pollution in India? Mention three
measures. Discuss two major importance of small-scale industries in India’s
economy.
31. “Revolutionaries spread their ideas in many European States after 1815.” Justify 5
the statement with suitable examples.
OR
“Otto von Bismarck took the responsibility of national unification”. Substantiate
the statement with the contribution of Bismark in National Unification
32. 'In order to face these challenges, political parties need to be reformed. 'Analyse 5
the statement with relevant points.
OR
'Popular dissatisfaction and criticism have focused on four problem areas in the
working of political parties.' Justify the given statement.

33. “Deposits with the banks are beneficial to the depositors as well as to the nation”. 5
Examine the statement.
OR
Mr. X knows stitching and wants to start a shop in his village. He wants to
supplement his income to raise the standard of living of his family. How do you
think taking a loan from a cooperative society be helpful, support your answer with
reasons?
SECTION – E
(CASE BASED QUESTIONS)4 X 3= 12
34. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow: 1+1+2
A growing anger against the colonial government was thus bringing together =4
various groups and classes of Indians into a common struggle for freedom in the
first half of the twentieth century. The Congress under the leadership of Mahatma
Gandhi tried to channel people’s grievances into organised movements for

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 independence. Through such movements the nationalists tried to forge national
unity. But as we have seen, diverse groups and classes participated in these
movements with varied aspirations and expectations. As their grievances were
wide-ranging, freedom from colonial rule also meant different things to different
people. The Congress continuously attempted to resolve differences and ensure
that the demands of one group did not alienate another. This is precisely why the
unity within the movement often broke down. The high points of Congress activity
and nationalist unity were followed by phases of disunity and inner conflict
between groups.

34.1 What was the main goal of the Congress under Mahatma Gandhi’s leadership?
34.2 ' Diverse groups and classes participated in these movements...... ' List out any four
groups or classes who participated in the national movements.
34.3 How did the phases of unity and disunity within the Indian independence
movement reflect the broader social and political landscape of the time? Give an
example.
35. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow: 1+1+2
Considering the disadvantages and rising opposition to multi-purpose =4
projects, some thought water harvesting would be a viable alternative, both socio-
economically and environmentally. Water harvesting systems existed in ancient
India along with sophisticated hydraulic structures. Rainwater, groundwater, river
water, and flood water were harvested according to the local ecological conditions
and people's needs in keeping with their knowledge of rainfall regimes and soil
types. The Western Himalayas are renowned for their diversion channels, such as
guls and kuls. The practice of rooftop rainwater harvesting was common in
Rajasthan, particularly to store drinking water. Bengali farmers developed
inundation channels to irrigate their fields along the flood plains. In arid and semi-
arid regions, agricultural fields were converted into rain-fed storage structures that
allowed water to stand and moisten the soil, like Khadins in Jaisalmer or Johads in
other parts of Rajasthan.

35.1. Why is water harvesting system a viable alternative?

35.2. What do Johads or Khadins do to conserve water resources?
35.3 In ancient India, some sophisticated hydraulic structures existed. Mention any two.
36 Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
Besides seeking more income, oneway or the other, people also seek things like 1+1+2
equal treatment, freedom, security, and respect of others. They resent =4
discrimination. All of these are important goals. In fact, in some cases, these may
be more important than more income or more consumption because material goods
are not all that you need to live. Money, or material things that one can buy with it,
is one factor on which our life depends. But the quality of our life also depends on
non-material things. Consider an example: If you get a job in a far-off place,
before accepting it you would try to consider many factors, apart from income,
such as facilities for your family, working atmosphere, or opportunity to learn. In
another case, a job may give you less pay but may offer regular employment that
enhances your sense of security. Another job, however, may offer high pay but no

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 job security and also leave no time for your family. This will reduce your sense of
security and freedom. Similarly, for development, people look at a mix of goals. It
is true that if women are engaged in paid work, their dignity in the household and
society increases. However, it is also the case that if there is respect for women
there would be more sharing of housework and a greater acceptance of women
working outside. A safe and secure environment may allow more women to take
up a variety of jobs or run a business. Hence, the developmental goals that people
have are not only about better income but also about other important things in life.

36.1 Gaurav currently residing in Surat applied for a job in an educational learning hub
“my CBSE guide” located in Delhi. He got selected in an interview. The company
offered him a handsome salary. However, Gaurav is confused. Apart from salary,
what other goals should he keep in mind while taking up a new job?

36.2 The approach of living a life in bungalows, with costly cars, bikes and
international tours is ____________ life.
36.3 “Besides seeking more income, people also seek other things.” State what
people seek other than income.
SECTION – F
(MAP SKILL BASED QUESTION) 2+3=5
37.a Two places A and B have been marked on the given outline map of India. 1+1=
Identify them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them. 2
A. Indian National Congress Session happened at this place in 1927.
B. Mahatma Gandhi organized a Satyagraha Movement at this place for indigo
cultivators.
Note: The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu
of Question 37 (a).
A. Name the place where Indian National Congress Session happened in 1927.
B. Name the place where Mahatma Gandhi organized a Satyagraha Movement
for indigo cultivators.

37.b On the political map of India Locate and Level any three of the following- 1+1+1
i. Salal – Dam =3
ii. Kalpakkam – Nuclear Power Plant
iii. Marmagao – Major Sea Port
iv. Noida- Software Technology Park
Note: The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu
of Q. No. 37 (b)
Answer any three of the following.
i. Name the Software Technology Park located in Uttar Pradesh
ii. Name the state where Kalpakkam Nuclear Power Plant is located.
iii. Name the Dam Built On the River Chenab.
iv. Name the state where the Marmagao sea port is located.

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37. NAME: _______________ GRADE: _______________ROLL: ____________

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