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RBSE 10th Social Science Model Paper Set 3 with Answers in English
Time: 2:45 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
General Instruction to the Examinees:
- Candidate must first write his/her Roll No. on the question paper compulsorily.
- All the questions are compulsory.
- Write the answer to each question in the given answer-book only.
- For questions having more than one part, the answers to those parts must be written together in continuity.
Section – A
1. Objective Type Questions
(i) In which year did Mahatma Gandhi travel to Champaran in Bihar to inspire the peasants tostruggle against the oppressive plantation system? [1]
(a) 1915
(b) 1921
(c) 1917
(d) 1932
Answer:
(c) 1917
(ii) In which of the following years was the Vienna Peace Treaty organised? [1]
(a) 1834
(b) 1813
(c) 1815
(d) 1915
Answer:
(c) 1815
(iii) The routes which knitted together, vast regions of Asia and linked Asia with Europe and Northern Africa: [1]
(a) Silk routes
(b) Royal routes
(c) Golden quadrilateral
(d) None of these
Answer:
(a) Silk routes
(iv) ‘Which one of the following type of resources is coal’? [1]
(a) Renewable
(b) Non-renewable
(c) Stock
(d) Potential
Answer:
(b) Non-renewable
(v) Which of the following soils is developed due to intense leaching? [1]
(a) Alluvial Soil
(b) Black Soil.
(c) Red Soil.
(d) Laterite Soil
Answer:
(d) Laterite Soil
(vi) Which of these statements is not a valid reason for the depletion of flora and fauna? [1]
(a) Agricultural expansion .
(b) Large-scale developmental projects.
(c) Grazing and fuel wood collection.
(d) Rapid industrialisation and urbanisation.
Answer:
(c) Grazing and fuel wood collection.
(vii) Who elects the community government in Belgium? [1]
(a) The Community leaders of Belgium.
(b) People belonging to one language community only.
(c) The citizens of the whole country.
(d) The leader of Belgium.
Answer:
(b) People belonging to one language community only.
(viii) which of the following country, has a unitary form of government? [1]
(a) Sri Lanka
(b) Belgium
(c) India
(d) Spain.
Answer:
(a) Sri Lanka
(ix) India is a secular state because: [1]
(a) It allows freedom to practise any religion
(b) There is no official religion
(c) It prohibits discrimination on religious grounds
(d) All of these.
Answer:
(d) All of these.
(x) Per Capita Income is also known as: [1]
(a) Average Income
(b) Gross Income
(c) National Income
(d) Total Income.
Answer:
(a) Average Income
(xi) Communication is an activity of _______. [1]
(a) Tertiary sector
(b) Secondary sector
(c) Primary sector
(d) None of these.
Answer:
(a) Tertiary sector
(xii) Name the organisation which lays emphasis on liberalisation of foreign frade and foreign investment in India. [1]
(a) W.T.O.
(b) UNDP.
(c) UNESCO.
(d) UNICEF.
Answer:
(a) W.T.O.
2 . Fill in the Blanks
(i) ………………. Human societies have become steadily more. [1]
Answer:
interlinked.
(ii) ……………… strategies are not new is our country. [1]
Answer:
Conservation.
(iii) ………………. tends to be understood as natural and unchangeable. [1]
Answer:
Under division.
(iv) World Bank uses the income criterion ………………. to compare countries. [1]
Answer:
per capita income.
(v) The activities which are undertaken with the obj ective to earn money are called ……………….. [1]
Answer:
economic activities.
(vi) People with education, skill and wealth have made the best use of the new opportunities created due to ………………. [1]
Answer:
globalisation.
3. Very Short Answer Type Questions
(i) What is satyagraha? [1]
Answer:
A method of agitation and protest, based on truth and non¬violence is called satyagraha.
(ii) Name the two institutions which were established under the Bretton Woods Agreement. [1]
Answer:
- International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (popularly known as World Bank).
(iii) Who was Frederic Sorrieu? [1]
Answer:
He was a French artist who prepared a series of four prints, visualising his dream of a world made up of ‘democratic and social Republics’.
(iv) Why did Jawaharlal Nehru proclaim the dams as ‘The Temples of Modem India’?[1]
Answer:
The reason behind it was that dams would integrate development of agriculture and village economy, with rapid growth of urban economy.
(v) What is the name of slash and bum agriculture in the Andhra Pradesh? [1]
Answer:
Podu.
(vi) What is sericulture? [1]
Answer:
Rearing of silkworms for the production of silk fibre is known as sericulture.
(vii) Name the social group constituting the largest share in the population of Sri Lanka. [1]
Answer:
Sinhala-speakers (74%).
(viii) Write names of any two countries besides India, which are the examples of ‘holding together federations’. [1]
Answer:
Spain and Belgium.
(ix) In which year, was ‘UN Conference Against Racism’ held in Durban? [1]
Answer:
It was held in Durban in 2001.
(x) What are Abiotic Resources? [1]
Answer:
All those things which are composed of non-living things are called abiotic resources.
(xi) Name the sector which continued to be the largest employer even in the year 2000? [1]
Answer:
The primary sector continued to be the largest employer even in the year 2000.
(xii) Name any two large Indian Companies that emerged as multinational companies. [1]
Answer:
- Tata Motors.
- Infosys.
Section – B
Short Answer Type Questions: (Word Limit 50 Words)
Question 4.
What were the silk routes? [2]
Answer:
These were the routes that knitted together vast regions of Asia and linked Asia with Europe and northern Africa. The name ‘silk routes’ points to the importance of West-bound Chinese silk cargoes along this route. These routes are known to have existed since before the Christian Era and thrived almost till the fifteenth century.
Question 5.
What were the consequences of the liberal revolution in 1848 in Europe? [2]
Answer:
- The autocratic monarchies of Central and Eastern Europe began to introduce the changes that had already taken place in Western Europe before 1815
- Serfdom and bonded labour were abolished, both in the Habsburg dominions, and in Russia.
- The Habsburg rulers granted more autonomy to the Hungarians in 1867.
Question 6.
Mention any three factors which were responsible for arousing the spirit of nationalism in India. [2]
Answer:
Three factors which were responsible for arousing the spirit of nationalism in India were:
- Political unification of the country under the Britishers.
- Destruction of India’s social and economic system.
- Development of modem trade and industry.
Question 7.
Why is there a need to conserve resources? [2]
Answer:
There is a need to conserve resources becaus:
- Most of the resources have limited supply.
- Over-utilisation of resources may cause environmental problems.
- Over-utilisation of resources may cause socio-economic problems.
Question 8.
What do you mean by Vulnerable Species? [2]
Answer:
Vulnerable species are some species whose population has declined to levels from where it is likely to move into the endangered category in the future, if not taken good care of.
Question 9.
What is agriculture? Name the types of farming practised in India. [2]
Answer:
Agricutlure is an art and science of cultivating soil, raising crops and rearing livestock.
Major types of farming practised in India are :
- Primitive subsistence farming.
- Intensive subsistence farming.
- Commercial farming.
Question 10.
Explain the meaning of majoritarianism as practised in Sri Lanka. [2]
Answer:
Majoritarianism as practised in Sri Lanka means a belief that the majority community should be able to rule a country in whichever way it wants, by disregarding the wishes and needs of the minority.
Question 11.
Explain the three major provisions of constitutional amendment of 1992 which really strengthen the third tier of democracy in India. [2]
Answer:
- Now it is constitutionally mandatory to hold regular elections to local government bodies.
- Seats are reserved in elected bodies for SC, ST and OBCs.
- At least one-third of all positions are reserved for women.
Question 12.
“Every social difference does not lead to social division”. Explain. [2]
Answer:
Yes, although social differences divide similar people from one anther, but they also unite very different people. People belonging to different social groups, share differences, as well as similarities. For example, Carlos and Smith were similar in one way, as both were the Black, and thus, different from Norman, the White. But, all the three were similar in another way, as they stood against the racial discrimination.
Question 13.
Why is it that the income by itself is not a completely adequate indication of goods and services that citizens are able to use? Give an example. [2]
Answer:
Income by itself is not a completely adequate indication of material goods and services that citizens are able to use. For example, normally money cannot buy a pollution free environment or ensure that, we get unadulterated medicine.
Question 14.
Compare the employment conditions prevailing in the organised and unorganised sectors. [2]
Answer:
Employment Conditions in the Organised Sector | Employment Conditions in the Unorganised Sector |
1. Organised sectors are registered by government. | 1. Unorganised sectors are largely outside the control of the government. |
2. Organised sectors have to follow government rules and regulations. | 2. There are rules and regulations, but these are not followed. |
3. Persons employed in this sector get monthly salary. | 3. Persons engaged in this sector get daily wages. |
Question 15.
What is demand deposit? Why is it considered as money? [2]
Answer:
The deposits in the bank accounts which can be withdrawn on demand, by customers, are called demand deposits.
Demand deposit is considered as money due to following reasons:
- It can be used as a medium of exchange.
- It is acceptable to all.
- It helps in making payment without cash, by using cheque.
Question 16.
MNCs set up production jointly with some of the local companies. Is it beneficial for local companies? [2]
Answer:
MNCs set up production jointly with some of the local companies. The benefit to the local company of such joint production is two-fold:
- MNCs can provide money for additional investments, like, buying new machines for faster production.
- MNCs might bring with them the latest technology for production.
Section-C
Long Answer Type Questions: (Word Limit 100 Words)
Question 17.
What were the reasons for the emergence of middle classes in Europe? [3]
Or
Choose any two examples to show the contribution of culture to the growth of nationalism in Europe. [ 3]
Answer:
The reasons for the emergence of middle classes in Europe were:
(i) In Western and Central parts of Europe, the growth of industrial production and trade meant the growth of towns and the emergence of commercial classes, whose existence was based on production for the market.
(ii) Industrialisation began in England in the second half of the 18th century, but in France and parts of the German states, it occurred only during the nineteenth century.
(iii) In its wake, new social groups came into being : a working class population, and middle classes made up of industrialists, businessmen and professionals.
(iv) In Central and Eastern Europe, these groups were smaller in number till late 19th century.
(v) It was among the educated, liberal middle classes, that ideas of national unity, gained popularity, following the abolition of aristocratic privileges.
Question 18.
What do you know about the Bamboo drip Irrigation System? [3]
Or
“To conserve and manage our water resources is the need of the hour.” Give any four reasons. [3]
Answer:
The bamboo drip irrigation method (System) is very popular in Meghalaya. It is an about 200 year-old-system of tapping stream and spring water by using bamboo pipes. Bamboo pipes are used to divert perennial springs on the tops of hills to the lower reaches by gravitation. The channel section, made of bamboo, diverts water to the plant site, where it is distributed into several branches.
If the pipes pass a road, they are taken high above the land on the tree branches. The last channel section enables water to be dropped near the roots of several plants. Thus, about 18-20 litres of water enters the bamboo pipe and gets transported over hundreds of metres.
Question 19.
Explain any three factors which have contributed to changes in caste system. [3]
Or
Suppose a politician seeks your vote on religions ground. Why is his act considered against the norms of democracy? Explain. [3]
Answer:
Three reasons which have contributed to changes in caste system:
(i) Efforts of political leaders and social reformers like Gandhiji, B. R. Ambedkar who advocated and worked to establish a society in which caste inequalities are absent.
(ii) Socio-economic changes such as : Urbanisation, Occupational Mobility, Growth of literacy and education, Breaking down of caste hierarchy.
(iii) The constitution of India prohibited any caste-based discrimination and laid the foundations of policies to reverse the injustice of the caste system.
Question 20.
“Loans from banks always help to raise people’s earning capacity.” Justify this statement using suitable examples. [3]
Or
How is money used as a medium of exchange? Explain with examples. [3]
Answer:
Loans from banks always help to raise people’s earning capacity. The examples to justify this are.
(i) People can purchase machinery and equipment with a loan to start productive activities in manufacturing.
(ii) With a loan, people can purchase raw materials for processing into finished products, this increases their earning capacity.
(iii) With the loans people can get training or learn some kind of skill which helps them in the future to increase their earning.
Section-D
Essay Type Questions: (Word Limit 250 Words)
Question 21.
Under what circumstances was the Civil Disobedience or the Salt Movement launched? [4]
Or
Describe the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. [ 4]
Answer:
The Civil Disobedience or the Salt Movement was launched under the following circumstances:
(i) Failure of the Simon Commission : Set up in response to the nationalist movement, the commission was to look into the functioning of the constitutional system in India and suggest changes. The commission did not have any single Indian member. Therefore, it failed to satisfy the Indian people and the leaders.
(ii) The demand of ‘PurnaSwaraj’:
In December 1929, under the presidency of Jawaharlal Nehru, the Lahore Congress formalised the demand of ‘Puma Swaraj’ or complete Independence of India. It was declared that 26th January 1930 would be celebrated as the Independence Day, when people were to take a pledge to struggle for complete independence. But, the celebrations attracted very little attention. So, Mahatma Gandhi had to find a way to relate this abstract idea of freedom to more concrete issues of everyday life.
(iii) Gandhiji’s Eleven Demands:
On 31st January 1930, Gandhiji sent a letter to Viceroy Lord Irwin stating his eleven demands. The idea was to make the demands wide-ranging, so that all classes within Indian society could identify with them and everyone could be brought together in a united campaign. The most stirring of all was the demand to abolish the salt tax.
It was an ultimatum to the Briti sh. If the demands were not fulfilled by 11th March, the letter stated, the Congress would launch a Civil Disobedience Campaign. Irwin was unwilling to negotiate. So, Gandhiji started his famous Salt March, accompanied by 78 of his volunteers. On 6th April, he reached Dandi and ceremonially violated the law, manufacturing salt by boiling sea water.
(iv) Economic Causes:
The Great Depression of 1929 had a deep impact on the Indian economy, especially on agriculture. Agricultural prices began to fall from 1926 and collapsed after 1930. As the demand for agricultural goods fell and exports declined, peasants found it difficult to sell their harvests and pay their revenue. The government refused to lower the taxes.
Question 22.
Explain the chief features each of sectional interest groups and public interest groups. [4]
Or
Describe the second popular movement for democracy in Nepal. [4]
Answer:
Features of sectional groups:
- They seek to promote the interest of a particular section of society.
- They are sectional groups because they represent a section of a society.
- They promote selective good and are concerned only about the interest of their section of the society.
- Their principal concern is the betterment and well-being of their members, not of society in general.
- Trade unions, business associations and professional bodies are some examples of this type.
Features of public interest groups:
- They seek to promote the collective interest rather than selective ones.
- They are public groups because they represent the general people of the society.
- They promote collective good and are concerned with welfare of the society and not just their own members.
- A group fighting against bonded labour fights not for itself but for all those tho are suffering under such bondage.
- In some instances, the members of a public interest group may undertake activities that benefit them as well as others too. For example, BAMCEF.
Question 23.
Mark the following in the given outline map of India:
(A) Katni
(B) Sundargari.
(C) Smgraui.
(D) Neyveii.
Or
Mark the following in the given outline map of India:
(A) Vijaynagar
(B) Jharia
(C) Belian
(D) Pugt Valley.
Answer:
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