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Social Science (Std. X)

Name : _______________________________________
Roll No. : _________ Batch : ____________

Instructions :
There are 54 questions in this question paper. All questions are compulsory.
SECTION–A
❐ Choose the correct option to answer each of the following questions : [15]
(1) Which race was called as ‘Nishad’ by the Aryans ?
(a) Mongoloid (b) Negrito (c) Armenoid (d) Australoid
(2) Swapnawasavadattam is a famous play written by _______.
(a) Bhasa (b) Kalidas (c) Bhavbhuti (d) Harshvardhan
(3) During whose reign was the sun temple of Konark built ?
(a) Bhimdev I (b) Bhimdev II (c) Nrusinhvarman I (d) Nrusinhvarman II
(4) Which is the oldest of the following languages ?
(a) Kannada (b) Malayalam (c) Tamil (d) Telugu
(5) The killing of which animal is a crime punishable by law ?
(a) Cat (b) Deer (c) Horse (d) Camel
(6) In which city is Shri Hemchandracharya Library situated ?
(a) Patan (b) Visnagar (c) Mahesana (d) Rajkot
(7) From the liquid of which tree is turpentine obtained ?
(a) Chid (b) Deodar (c) Spruce (d) Cedar
(8) What precent of water available in India for use goes for irrigation ?
(a) 60% (b) 84% (c) 24% (d) 44%
(9) For the production of what, are Jharia and Raniganj famous ?
(a) Coal (b) Mineral oil (c) Natural gas (d) Biogas
(10) Which routes are the most important in India ?
(a) Rail routes (b) Road routes (c) Air routes (d) Water routes
(11) Which words is associated with ‘underdevelopment’ ?
(a) Developing countries (b) Capitalist countries
(c) Developed countries (d) Socialist countries
(12) Which type of market economic policy is economic liberalization policy ?
(a) Free (b) Controlled (c) Wholesale (d) Retail
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(13) India’s literacy rate in 2001 was _______%.
(a) 65.38 (b) 64.8 (c) 81.67 (d) 70
(14) Which day is declared as ‘Environment Day’ throughout the world ?
(a) 10th December (b) 12th March (c) 5th June (d) 21st October
(15) To which court can one go for the protection of fundamental rights ?
(a) Taluka court (b) District court (c) Sessions court (d) High court
SECTION–B
❐ Answer the following questions in one sentence each : [15]
(16) By what other name is the Indus Valley civilization famous ?
(17) Which industry of Surat is famous since ancient times ?
(18) Who was the composer of Sangeet Ratnakar ?
(19) Which stone inscription is the best example of sculpture ?
(20) Which two places of world heritage are situated in Delhi.
(21) On what factors does the increase in agriculture crops depend ?
(22) Where is the wild ass found in India ?
(23) Which region of Karnataka is well-known for its production of coffee ?
(24) India imports copper from which countries ?
(25) In which countries is the primary sector influential ?
(26) When does the function of consumer protection become simple ?
(27) Which is the highest court for implementing Consumer Protection Act ?
(28) Which factors give birth to social tension ?
(29) Which is the largest group among the minorities in India ?
(30) What is meant by legal literacy ?
SECTION–C
❐ Answer the following questions : [24]
(31) What can the citizen do for the preservation of our heritage ?
(32) Write short note on : Sangeet Makarand
OR
Write short note on : Sangeet Parijat
(33) Give a short information about the caves of Elephanta.
(34) What are the economic advantages of heritage ?
(35) Soil erosion comes in the way of growing crops. Give reason.
(36) Tea is grown on the hill slopes - Give reason.
(37) Write down the main differences between the Himalayan rivers and the Peninsular
rivers.
(38) Mica is used in electrical instruments.
OR
How is pig iron obtained from iron ore ?
(39) There is ‘growh sans development’ in many countries of Asia, Africa and Latin
America. How can it be said so ?
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(40) What are the things associated with globalization ?

OR
Describe the impacts of globalization on Indian economy.
(41) Differentiate between : Terrorist and Revolutionary
(42) What role can the school play in the social development ?
SECTION–D
❐ Answer the following questions : [21]
(43) Write a short note on : The sun temple of konark.
OR
Write a short note on : Art of Ajanta caves.
(44) Describe the special features of Mahabalipuram.
(45) As a result of reckless destruction of forests, how does the environment suffer from
its results ?
(46) Write a short note on : Contribution of Agriculture in National Economy.
OR
Write a note on the huge burden of employment in the field of agriculture.
(47) There will be a great demand of solar energy in future. Explain.
(48) The stale thinking, “Production and sale of goods is all” should be discarded.
OR
The concept of consumer price index is more prevalent - Explain.
(49) Mention the work undertaken by the government of Gujarat in the area of women
empowernment.
SECTION–E
❐ Answer the following questions : [25]
(50) Give an introduction of ancient Indian literature.
(51) Discuss ancient India’s medical science and surgery.
OR
Give some information about Vastu Shastra.
(52) Write a short note on - Agro-based Industries.
(53) In the outline map of India given to you, show the following details with proper
signs or symbols, at their correct location.
1. One region producing paddy 2. Kosi project
3. One state where bauxite is obtained 4. One place of Jute industry
5. Rail route connecting Mumbai to Kolkata (via Nagpur) and one junction on route.
(54) Discuss in details, measures to reduce unemployment in India.
OR
State the meaning of unemployment and state its types.
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