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Sample Paper 5
Social Science (Code 087)
Class X Session 2023-24
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
i. Question paper comprises five Sections – A, B, C, D and E. There are 37 questions in the question
paper. All questions are compulsory.
ii. Section A – From question 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
iii. 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.
iv. 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
v. 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.
vi. Section-E - Questions no from 34 to 36 are case based questions with three sub questions and are of 4
marks each.
vii. 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).
viii.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 have to be attempted.
ix. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.

SECTION-A

Multiple Choice Questions (Q 1 to 20) 2X4=8

1. Which of the following was not the objective of Treaty of Vienna 1815 ?
(a) The Bourbon dynasty was restored to power.
(b) France lost the territories it had annexed under Napoleon.
(c) A series of states were set up on the boundaries of France to prevent French expansion in future.
(d) The main intention was to restore the liberal democratic order that had been overthrown by
Napoleon.

2. Arrange the following events in the correct sequence and select correct option.
1. Unification of Germany.
2. Acts of Union.
3. Unification of Italy.
4. Vienna Peace Settlement.
Choose the correct option :
(a) 1, 2, 3, 4 (b) 2, 3, 4, 1 (c) 2, 4, 3, 1 (d) 4, 3, 2, 1

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3. Which among the following statements is true regarding renewable resources?

(a) Renewable resources are replenished by the nature over a period of time.
(b) Renewable resources are available only in the developed nations.
(c) Renewable resources are in abundance.
(d) Renewable resources are fixed and they are bound to get exhausted.

4. Complete the following table with the correct information-

Book Ninety-Fire Theses
Written by A-?
Year B-
Book is about He displayed his unhappiness with the Church’s sale of
indulgences.
Choose correct option :
(a) A - Martin Luther, B - 1717
(b) A - Giuseppe Mazzini, B - 1717
(c) A - Giuseppe Mazzini, B - 1517
(d) A - Martin Luther, B - 1517

5. Assertion : Mining activity is often called a “Killer Industry”.

Reason : Mining helps in agriculture.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) Both assertion and reason are false.

6. Which of the following are perfectly matched :

List I List II
(a) Terrace farming Hill slopes are used as cultivable land in the form of
flat cut regions of slope
(b) Strip cropping Along the slope of mountain
(c) Contour ploughing Different crops grown in systematic succession
(d) Crop rotation Different crops grown parallel

7. Which options are true for dams?

(a) They check the sediment flow in rivers.
(b) Dams have helped provide ample water for agriculture.
(c) Dams have solved problems of drought in Central India.
(d) Dams have helped in power generation.

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8. Identify the Act-

• Passed in 1956.
• Passed by the government of Ceylon (Sri Lanka).
• It was for making Sinhala, the official language of the country.
• The act replaced English with Sinhala as the sole official language.
Select the appropriate option from the following.
(a) The official language Act No. 39 of 1965
(b) The official language Act No. 33 of 1956
(c) The official language Act No. 39 of 1956
(d) The official language Act No. 33 of 1965

9. Which one of the following statements about coalition Government is true?

(a) Power is shared among the different organs of the government
(b) Power is shared among governments at different levels
(c) Power is shared by different social groups
(d) Power is shared by two or more political parties

10. Consider the following statements :

1. In a federation the powers of the federal and provincial governments are clearly demarcated.
2. India is a federation because the powers of the Union and State Governments are specified in the
Constitution and they have exclusive jurisdiction on their respective subjects.
3. Sri Lanka is a federation because the country is divided into provinces.
4. India is no longer a federation because some powers of the states have been devolved to the local
government bodies.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only

11. Assertion : Communal ism is based on the idea that religion is the principal basis of social community.
Reason : Caste should be kept away from politics.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) Both assertion and reason are false.

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12. Following Picture of Protest suggest that:

(a) Everyone has the right to protest in democracy.

(b) All such protests shall not be allowed as they are politically motivated.
(c) Protests like this have no place in Democratic country like India.
(d) These protests create very big challenges for the law and order and hence shall not be permitted.

13. The record of democracies is not impressive because

(a) It often frustrates the needs of the people
(b) It often ignores demands of a majority of its population
(c) Both a and b
(d) None of the above

14. Identify the category of person based on the developmental goal for himself
• Higher income expected due to high support price for their crop from Government.
• Looking for cheap labourer for their fields
• Looking to settle its kids in abroad
• Most of the persons in this state are into this profession.
Select the appropriate option from the following.
(a) Prosperous farmers from Punjab
(b) Landless rural labourers
(c) Urban unemployed youth
(d) An adivasi from Narmada valley

15. In what sense federations are contrasted with unitary form of government? Identify the correct option.
(a) Powers in the federations are not concentrated in single hands but distributed among the units.
(b) In a federation, the Central Government can pass orders to the provincial or local Government in an
effective manner as compared to Unitary Government.
(c) In a federation, State Governments are answerable to the Central Government for every decision.
(d) In a federation, State Government rs veers are in the hands of Central Government.

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16. Which of the following federal principles are found in the Indian federation?
Statement I Equal representation of states in the Second House of Parliament.
Statement II Bicameral Legislature at federal level.
Statement III Double citizenship.
Statement IV Independent and Impartial Judiciary.
Codes
(a) Statement I and II are right (b) Statement II and III are right
(c) Statement II and IV are right (d) Statement III and IV are right

17. Study the given pie-chart carefully and answer the questions that follow:

Which is the main source of credit for rural household in India?

(a) Commercial Banks (b) Landlords
(c) Relatives and Friends (d) Money-lenders

18. Match the following and choose correct option:

Column I Column II
A. MNCs buy at cheap rates from small producers 1. Automobiles machinery hemo.

B. Quotas and taxes on imports are used to 2. Garments, foot wear, sports.
regulate trade items.
C. Indian companies who have invested abroad. 3. Call centres.

D. IT has helped in spreading of production of 4. Tata Motors, Infosys, Ranbaxy

services.

E. Several MNCs have invested in setting up 5. Trade barriers

factories in India for production.
Select the correct option :
(a) A " 2, B " 5, C " 4, D " 3, E " 1 (b) A " 3, B " 2, C " 4, D " 5, E " 1
(c) A " 3, B " 5, C " 2, D " 4, E " 1 (d) A " 4, B " 3, C " 1, D " 2, E " 5
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19. Read the data given in the following table and answer the given question.
Monthly income of citizens Country
Country A Country B Country C
Group I 9000 5000 2000
Group II 10000 4000 1600
Group III 8000 6800 3500
Group IV 1100 5050 3000
Group V 12500 29650 10000
Average income ? ? ?
Which country has more equitable distribution of income?
(a) Country A (b) Country B
(c) Country C (d) Both ‘Country A’ and ‘Country B’

20. Leela owns a small flower shop near a temple. She wants to expand her shop by keeping exotic flowers
and flower bouquets. To whom she should approach for a very short term credit?
(a) Moneylenders as they provide short term credit.
(b) Banks as they charge low interest.
(c) Cooperatives as they do not require collateral.
(d) None of the above

SECTION-B

Very Short Answer Question (Q 21 to 24) 2X4=8

21. Study the map thoroughly and mention any one major dam which is situated in the highlighted Indian
state.

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22. What do you mean by the term GPL ?

23. What led to the withdrawal of the Non-Cooperation Movement by Mahatma Gandhi?
O
What was the Poona Pact?

24. What was the reason behind the launching of a new economic policy by the Indian Government in the
year 1991?

SECTION-C

Short Answer Based Question (Q 25 to 29) 3X5=15

25. What do you know about the Lucknow Pact of 1916? Write its importance in history of India.
O
Explain with examples the role of industrialists in the freedom struggle of India.

26. ‘‘Sugar industry in India is facing challenges.” Analyse the statement with suitable arguments.

27. Write a short note on “Centralised Federation in India.”

28. How does public sector contribute in developing nation?

29. The following table shows the details of Megha’s housing loan:
Megha’s Housing Loan
Loan Amount (in Rs.) 5 lakhs
Duration of loan 10 years
Documents required Employment record, Salary slip
Interest rate 12% per annum
Mode of repayment Monthly instalment in cash/by cheque
Collateral New house papers

1. Calculate the total number of instalments which will be paid by Megha in repayment of loan.
2. “The bank retained as collateral the papers of the new house.” What do you mean by the word
‘collateral’?

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SECTION-D

Long Answer Based Question (Q 30 to 33) 5X4=20

30. Discuss briefly the growth of modern press in 19th century in India.
O
How did the printing and writing of Indian History during the late 19th and early 20th centuries prove a
mixed blessing for the Indian society ?

31. “The declining share of agriculture in the Gross Domestic product (GDP) is a matter of serious concern
in India.” Support the statement.
O
How did the partition of the country in 1947 affect the jute industry ?

32. Discuss the impacts of regional political parties of India.

O
“Modern democracies cannot exist without political parties.” Examine the Statement.

33. How is the government of India trying to attract more foreign investment? Explain with examples.
O
“Fair globalisation would create opportunities for all and also ensure that benefits of globalisation are
shared better.” Support the statement.

SECTION-E

Case Based Question (Q 34 to 36) 4X3=12

34. Study the sources given below and answer the questions that follow:
Energy can be generated from fuel minerals like coal, petroleum, natural gas, uranium and from electricity.
Energy resources can be classified as conventional and nonconventional sources. Conventional sources
include: firewood, cattle dung cake, coal, petroleum, natural gas and electricity (both hydel and thermal).
Non-conventional sources include solar, wind, tidal, geothermal, biogas and atomic energy.
Energy is a basic requirement for economic development. Every sector of the national economy –
agriculture, industry, transport, commercial and domestic – needs inputs of energy.
Geologists define mineral as a “homogenous, naturally occurring substance with a definable internal
structure.” Minerals are found in varied forms in nature, ranging from the hardest diamond to the softest
talc.
Question :
1. How is energy classified?
2. What is the basic requirement for economic development?
3. How do geologists define minerals as?
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35. Read the sources given below and answer the questions that follows:
Source A– Dignity and Freedom of the Citizens
Every individual wants to receive respect from fellow beings. Often conflicts arise among individuals
because some feel that they are not treated with due respect. The passion for respect and freedom are the
basis of democracy. Democracies throughout the world have recognised this, at least in principle. This
has been achieved in various degrees in various democracies.
Democracy stands much superior to any other form of government in promoting dignity and freedom of
the individual. Every individual wants to receive respect from fellow beings. Non-democratic regimes
often turn a blind eye to or suppress internal social differences. Ability to handle social differences,
divisions and conflicts is thus a definite plus point of democratic regimes. It is necessary to understand
that democracy is not simply rule by majority opinion.
Whenever possible and necessary, citizens should be able to participate in decision making that affects
them all. Democracy in India has strengthened the claims of the disadvantaged and discriminated castes
for equal status and equal opportunity. There are instances still of caste-based inequalities and atrocities,
but these lack the moral and legal foundations. Perhaps it is the recognition that makes ordinary citizens
value their democratic rights.
Question:
1. What are the basis of democracy?
2. Why democracy is considered as the superior form of government?
3. How does the Indian democracy strengthened the claims of the disadvantaged and discriminated
castes?

36. Read the sources given below and answer the questions that follows:
The idea of development or progress has always been with us. We have aspirations or desires about what
we would like to do and how we would like to live. Similarly, we have ideas about what a country should
be like. What are the essential things that we require? Can life be better for all? How should people live
together? Can there be more equality? Development involves thinking about these questions and about
the ways in which we can work towards achieving these goals.
In World Development Reports, brought out by the World Bank, this criterion is used in classifying
countries. Countries with per capita income of US $ 12,056 per annum and above in 2017, are called
rich countries and those with per capita income of US $ 955 or less are called low-income countries.
India comes in the category of low middle income countries because its per capita income in 2017 was
just US $ 1820 per annum.
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.
Question :
1. What do you mean by economic development?
2. Why India comes in the category of low middle income countries?
3. Why groundwater is the best example of renewable resources?

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SECTION-F

Map Skill Based Question (Q 37a and 37b) 2+3=5

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) Peasant Satyagrah in Gujarat.
(B) Jallianwalla Bagh incident
(b) On the same outline map of India, locate and label any 3 of the following with suitable symbols.
(i) A place where Arid soil is found
(ii) Tungabhadra Dam
(iii) Largest producer of tea in India.
(iv) Mumbai High

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