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SUBJECT CODE: 087

KOVAI SAHODAYA SCHOOLS COMPLEX

PREBOARD EXAMINATION – 1 december 2023
GRADE X –social science
11.12.2023
Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80

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 - Questions no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2 marks each.
The 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. The
answer to each question should not exceed 60 words
5. Section D - Questions no. 30 to 33 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each. The
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. The 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
a few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions has to be attempted.
9. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever
necessary.
10. Note: CBQ stands for “Competency Based Question”. 50% weightage allocated for
competencybased questions. Section A

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 1. Which one of the following provisions is related to Gandhi-Irwin Pact?
a) To arrest Sir John Simon c) To release the political Prisoners
b) Not to arrest Gandhiji d) ) To abolish salt Act

2. In the year 2006, floods occurred in the states of: [1]

a) Tamil Nadu and Andhra c) Karnataka and Kerala
b) Gujarat and Maharashtra d) Maharashtra and Karnataka

3. Read the given data in the table and find out the average monthly income of Country A. Choose the
correct option. [1]

Monthly Income of Citizens of Two Countries (in Rupees)

I II III IV V Average
Income
Country A 10500 9800 9500 10000 10500 ?
Country B 6000 6000 6000 6000 50000
a) 9500 c) 10000
b) 10060 d) 10500

4. The government had introduced various institutional and technological reforms for the benefit of
the farmers. Which of the following options can be considered a relevant step in this context? [1]
i. Providing loan facilities to the farmers at lower rates of interest.

ii. Provision for crop insurance against untoward incidents. iii. Providing special
weather bulletins and agricultural reports.
iv. Promoting zamindari system in the rural areas.

a) Statement ii, iii & iv are correct c) Statement i, & ii are correct
b)Statement i, ii & iii are correct d) Statement ii is correct

5. Which of the following items are not included in the union list? [1]

a) Foreign jurisdiction b) Naval, military and air forces

c) Insurance d) Police
6. Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes the prudential and moral reasons for
power sharing? [1]

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 a) Prudential reasons emphasize the unity of the nation, while moral reasons prioritize the exercise
of power by the minority.
b) Prudential reasons argue for the legitimacy of a government through citizen participation, while
moral reasons highlight the negative consequences of power sharing.
c) Prudential reasons advocate for imposing the will of the majority community, while moral reasons
highlight the oppressive nature of power sharing.
d) Prudential reasons focus on reducing social conflict and ensuring political stability, while moral
reasons emphasize the value of power sharing in a democratic system.
7. Assertion (A): A small number of ultra-rich enjoy a highly disproportionate share of wealth
and incomes. [1]
Reason (R): Democracies are based on economic equality but they are not appearing to be very
successful in reducing political inequalities.
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. Read the information given below and select the correct option. [1]
A shoe manufacturer wants to sell shoes in the market and buy wheat. The shoe manufacturer had to
directly exchange shoes for wheat without using money. He must look for a wheat growing farmer,
who not only wants to sell wheat but also wants to buy the shoes in exchange. Which drawback of
Barter system is mentioned here?
a) Lack of Common Measure of Value c) Lack of Store of Value
b) Lack of Standard of Deferred Payment d) Lack of Double Coincidence of Wants
9. In which part of Sri Lanka are the Sri Lankan Tamils concentrated? [1]
a) North and East b)South and East c) South and West d) North and West 10. Study the picture
and answer the question that follows: [1]

Which French painter painted this?

c) Raymond Bonheur
a) Eugene Delacroix d) Constant Troyon b) Claude Monet
11. Evaluate the impact of policy change that took place in India around 1991 by identifying the
appropriate statements among the following options: [1]

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 i. Indian producers were allowed to compete with producers around the globe.
ii. Barriers on foreign trade and foreign investment were removed to a large extent. iii.
Foreign companies were allowed to set up factories and offices in India.
iv. Businesses were allowed to make decisions freely about what they wished to import or
export. a) Statements i and ii are appropriate. c) Only statement iv is appropriate.
b) Statements i, ii and iii are appropriate d) All the statements are appropriate
12. Which of the following is correct with respect to decision making in a democracy? [1]
a) It improves the quantity of decision making
b) Democracy ensures that decision making will be based on norms and procedures
c) Democracy doesn't improve the quality of decision making
d) Citizens are not given the right and the means to examine the process of decision making
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 formalized the demand of ‘Purna
Swaraj or full independence for India.
a) iv, iii, ii, i c) iii, iv, i, ii
b) ii, i, iii, iv d) ii, i, iv, iii

14. In a rural village in India, Radha, a farmer, cultivated cotton on her farmland, relying on natural
factors like rainfall and sunshine. She sold the harvested cotton to Ramesh, a skilled weaver, who
transformed the cotton fibers into beautiful fabrics. The journey from the agricultural sector
activity of cotton cultivation to the manufacturing sector activity of textile manufacturing
showcases the interconnectedness of these sectors in the Indian economy. Which sector involves
the transformation of natural products into other forms through manufacturing processes?
[1] a) Primary Sector
c) Secondary Sector
b) Quaternary Sector
d) Tertiary Sector

15. Consider the statements given below and choose the correct answer. [1]
Statement I: James Augustus Hickey published a lot of gossip in the weekly magazine the Bengal
Gazatte about the Company's senior officials in India.
Statement II: This enraged Governor-General William Bentinck and he persecuted Hickey.

a) Both (i) & (ii) are correct b) Statement (i) is incorrect and (ii) is correct

c) Statement (i) is correct and (ii) is incorrect d) Both (i) & (ii) are incorrect

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 16. The teacher is asking questions regarding the viewpoints of Gandhiji on resource conservation. She
gave the students the following clues: Identify the incorrect clue from the following: [1]

i. Gandhiji was very apt in voicing his concern about resource conservation.
ü. He said, "There is enough for everybody's need and not for anybody's greed.”
iii. He placed greedy and selfish individuals and the exploitative nature of modern
technology as the root cause for resource depletion at the global level.
iv. He was against production by the masses and wanted to replace it with mass production.

a) Clue iv b) Clue iii and iv

c) Clue I d) Clue ii and iii

17. Which of the following statements is correct in relation to the self-declaration affidavit of the
candidate contesting the elections? [1]
Statement i: This system has made a lot of information available to the public.
Statement ii: It has reduced the influence of the rich and criminals.
Statement iii: There is no system to check if the information given by the candidates is true.
a) Statement i and ii are right.
b) Statement iii is right.
c) Statement i, ii and iii are right.
d) Only statement i is right

18. When we speak of gender divisions, we usually refer to:

a) Biological difference between men and women

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 b) Unequal roles assigned by the society to men and women
c) Unequal child sex ratio
d) Absence of voting rights for women in democracies.
19. Which of the following is false with respect to the Multi-Party System? [1]
a) In this system, the government is formed by various parties coming together in a coalition
b) It is a system where there is a chance of coming to power either on their own or by alliance
c) The United States of America has a multi- party system d) All of these
20. Read the information given below and select the correct option.
[1]

It is a festival season two months from now and the shoe manufacturer, Rahim, has received an
order from a large trader in town for 3,000 pairs of shoes to be delivered in a month's time. To
complete production on time, Rahim has to hire a few more workers for stitching and pasting
work. He has to purchase raw materials. To meet these expenses, Rahim obtains loans from two
sources. First, he asks the leather supplier to supply leather now and promises to pay him later.
Second, he obtains a loan in cash from the large trader as an advance payment for 1000 pairs of
shoes with a promise to deliver the whole order by the end of the month. At the end of the
month, Rahim is able to deliver the order, make a good profit, and repay the money that he had
borrowed. Which situation best describes the above case?
a) Demand Draft facility
b) Cheque facility of Bank
c) Credit Situation
d) Activities of Self Help Groups

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 BANGALORE SAHODAYA SCHOOLS COMPLEX ASSOCIATION
PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION (2023-2024)
Grade – X
SET - II

Date: 10-01-2024
Max. Marks: 80 Subject: Social Science ( CODE 087)

Time: 3hrs

General Instructions:
The question paper comprises Six Sections – A, B, C, D, E and F.
1. 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. 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 have to be attempted.

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 SECTION - A

MCQs (1X20=20)

1 “Tremble, therefore, tyrants of the world! Tremble before the virtual writer!’ What did 1
Mercier mean by the above lines?
a) Rulers often attacked the writers in order to maintain their power over people
b) the spread of print culture would bring down the spirits of intellectual writers
c) printing of books had the potential to bring an end to despotism
d) cruel leaders needed to reflect upon their actions

2 Which of the following features are common to Indian and Belgian form of power-sharing 1
arrangements?
A. Power is shared among governments at different levels.
B. Power is shared among different organs of government.
C. Power is shared among different social groups.
D. Power is shared among different parties and takes the form of competition
Options:
a) A, B, C, D
b) B, C & D
c) A & C
d) A, C & D

3 Complete the following table with correct information with regard to cultivation of 1
Rubber:

Rubber Type of Crop Annual rainfall Temperature required

required ( in cm for its growth ( in
) degrees ).
A-? 200 cm B-?

a) A- Food crop; B- Above 40°C

b) A- Non- Food crop; B- Above 25°C
c) A- Non- Food crop; B- Above 35°C
d) A- Food crop; B- Above 20°C

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4 Consider the statements given below and choose the correct answer: st 1
Statement I: More than half of the total forest land has been declared reserved forests.
Statement II: Almost one third of the total forest area is protected forest, as declared by
fore department.
a) Statement I is correct and II is incorrect
b) Statement I is incorrect and II is correct
c) Both I and II are incorrect
d)Both I and II are correct
5 Arrange the following statements in sequential order based on the events that shaped e 1
th formation of political parties in India. (i) Communist party of India was formed
(ii) Bharatiya Janata party was formed
(iii) Indian National Congress was formed

(iv) Nationalist congress Party was formed Options:

a) (iii), (i), (ii), (iv)
b) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
c) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
d) (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)

6 Choose the correctly matched pairs about the geographical area required for the cultivation 1
of he given crops:
a) Tea : Madhya Pradesh , Bihar , Jharkhand
b) Bajra : Rajasthan, Haryana, Maharashtra
c) Coffee : Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh
d) Sugar Cane : Assam, Manipur, Gujarat

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7 Must an Indian candidate attempt an examination for Central Government positions 1
only through Hindi medium? Choose the right option along with the reason.
a) Yes; as Hindi is the national language of India, it should be the only medium through
which the examination can be attempted.

b) No, the candidate can attempt the examination through any of the 22 scheduled
languages of India as the Constitution recognizes all the 22 languages as equal.

c) Yes, the candidate is expected to write the examination in Hindi as Hindi is the
majority language spoken by 40% of Indian population.

d) No, the candidate can also attempt the examination through any international
language that he or she knows
8 Employment figures of a country are based on data collected from 5-yearly survey on 1
employment and unemployment. Which organisation conducts this survey? a)
NSSO—National Sample Survey Organisation
b) NREGA 2005—National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005
c) ILO—International Labour Organisation
d) Census of India
9 What is meant by an Accountable Government? 1
a) In an accountable government, people have the right to elect the leaders to form
government and if possible, they participate in the decision making process.
b) In an accountable government, people do not have the right to elect the leaders.
c) In an accountable government, people are a part of decision-making process.
d) In an accountable government, only privileged section of the society is allowed to
vote.

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10 In an Indian state, communities’ X and Y have been engaged in a long-standing conflict over 1
issues of co-existence and resource sharing. The tensions have intensified, leading to a demand
from both communities for self-administration.
What is the BEST resolution to this conflict?
a) collapsing the present government due to its inefficiency in governing the state
b) delaying the demands of self-administration and maintaining the current power
structure
c) imposing strict regulations to control the movements and interactions of both
communities
d) establishing a power-sharing arrangement where both communities have a role in
decisionmaking.

11 There are two statements given below, marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). 1
Read the statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A) : Power can be shared among governments at different levels – a general
government for the entire country and governments at the provincial or regional level. Reason
(R) : Such a general government for the entire country is usually called federal government.
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

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12 Assertion-Reason Question: 1
Assertion (A): Gandhiji entered into Gandhi-Irwin Pact on 5th March 1931.
Reason(R): Ghaffar Khan and Jawaharlal Nehru were both put in jail, the Congress was
declared illegal, and a series of measures had been imposed to prevent meetings,
demonstrations and boycotts.
Mark the option which is most suitable:
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.

13 Which of the following aspect best signifies this image? 1

a) Round table conference at London

b) Constituent Assembly of India
c) The Frankfurt Parliament in the church of St. Paul
d) The Hall of Mirrors of Versailles.

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14 Study the data given in the table and answer the following MCQs by choosing e most 1
th appropriate options:

Which is the most important sector that provides most jobs to the people?
a) Primary Sector and especially organised
b) Secondary Sector and especially organised
c) Tertiary Sector and especially organized
d) Primary sector and especially unorganised

15 Match the Columns: 1

Column A Column B
(A) Place, where Gandhiji abruptly (i) A joint electorate with the
reservation for Harijans
withdrew the Non-Cooperation
Movement
(B) The Poona Pact which was signed (ii) Ahmedabad, 1918
between the British Govt. and Gandhiji
in 1934 provided for

(C) A movement for cotton mill (iii) Calcutta, September 1920

workers

(D) Place, where Gandhiji convinced (iv) Chauri Chaura, Bihar

other leaders to start non-cooperation movement in support of a
Khilafat as well as for ‘Swaraj’.

a) - (A)–(iv); (B)–(i); (C)–(ii); (D)–(iii)

b)- (A)–(iv); (B)–(ii); (C)–(i); (D)–(iii)
c)- (A)–(iii); (B)–(i); (C)–(ii); (D)–(iv)
d)- (A)–(ii); (B)–(i); (C)–(iv); (D)–(iii)

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16 When we looked at individual aspirations and goals, we found that people not only think of 1
better income but also have goals such as security, respect for others, equal treatment,
freedom, etc. in mind. Similarly, when we think of a nation or a region, we may, besides average
income, think of other equally important attributes.

According to the information provided Kerala has low infant mortality rate. What could be
the reason? Find the correct answer from the following:
a) Kerala has a low infant mortality rate because all the girls are trained at the primary
level schooling to look after a newborn child.
b) Because most of the girls are nurses in Kerala.
c) Because Kerala has very high female literacy rate and adequate health facilities are
available for both mothers and children.

d) Kerala’s good climate conditions help infants to survive.

17 Which of these never contributed to improve women’s role in public life? a) 1
Feminist movement
b) Patriarchal movement
c)Radical women’s movement
d)Political gender mobilization

18 Find the incorrect option from the following: 1

a) Most societies across the world historically Female dominated societies.
b) Long struggles by Women have created some sensitivity today.
c) Respect and equal treatment of women are ingredients of a Democratic Society.
d) That does not mean that Women are always treated with respect.

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19 Mohan is an agricultural labourer. There are several months in a year when he has rk er 1
no wo and needs credit to meet his daily expenses. He depends upon his employer, for g
the landown credit who charges an interest rate of 5% per month. Mohan repays the
money by workin physically for the landowner on his farmland hich
Most of the agricultural laborers like Mohan depend upon loans from informal sector.
W of the following statements about this sector is correct-?
a) There are government bodies to supervise informal sector
b) Money lenders ask for a reasonable rate of interest
c) Cost of informal loans to the borrower is quite high
d) Money lenders use fair means to get their money back
20 MNCs keep in mind certain factors before setting up production”. Identify the option 1
incorrect from the choices given below:
a) Availability of cheap skilled and unskilled labour
b) Proximity to markets
c) Presence of a large number of local competitors
d) Favorable government policies
SET NO-3

Roll No.
Candidates must write the Set No.on
the title page of the answer book.

SAHODAYA PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION-(2022-

23)
• Please check that this question paper contains 10 printed pages.
• Set number given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on the title page
of the answer book by the candidate.
• Check that this question paper contains 37 questions.
• Write down the Serial Number of the question in the left side of the margin before attempting it.
• 15 minutes time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper will be distributed
15 minutes prior to the commencement of the examination. The students will read the question
paper only and will not write any answer on the answer script during this period.

CLASS –X
SUBJECT- SOCIAL SCIENCE (087)
Time-3 hours Maximum Marks-80

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General Instructions:

i) This question paper comprises of six Sections – A, B,C,D,E and F. There are 37 questions in the
question paper. All questions are compulsory.

ii) Section A – Question no.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- Question no.25 to 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 - Question no 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, 37.I
from History (2 marks) and 37.II 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 has to be attempted.
ix) In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question wherever
necessary.

SECTION A
MCQs (1 x 20 =20)
1. Which of the following statements correctly identifies the 'Bretton Woods' system? 1
A. Post war military system
B. Post war political system
C. Post war international economic system
D. Post war social system

2. Who published 'Chhote Aur Bade Ka Sawal' to show the link between caste and
class exploitation ? 1
A. Sudarshan Chakr
B. Kashi Baba
C. Jyotiba Phule
D. E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker

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 3. Look at the picture given below. Identify the name of the painter of this painting from the
following options. 1

A.Kitagawa Utamaro
B. Shunman Kubo
C. Erasmus
D. Kuroda Kiyotaka,

Note:The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of Q.No.3. Who
among the following was one of the main Protestant reformers?
A. Erasmus
B. Menocchio
C. John Locke
D. Martin Luther

4. Arrange the following in chronological order: 1

I. Johann Gutenberg printed 180 copies of the Bible.
II. The Roman Church began to maintain an index of Prohibited Books.
III. Marco Polo brought the technology of woodblock printing to Italy from China.
IV. Penny chapbooks became popular in England and were sold for a penny.
OPTIONS:
A. III, II, I & IV B. III ,I ,II & IV
C. IV,III, II & I
D. I, II, III & IV
5. Identify the type of farming with the help of following information: 1
❖ A single crop is grown in large area.
❖ It is a type of commercial farming.
❖ It requires more capital, migrant labourers and better transport.
❖ The production is mainly for market.
OPTIONS :
A.Primitive Subsistence Farming
B. Intensive Subsistence Farming
C.Plantation Agriculture
D.Commercial Faming
6. Which of the following description of reserved forest is NOT correct ?
1
A. Also known as permanent forest

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 B. More than half of the forest land has been declared as reserved forests.
C. Belongs to both Government and private individuals and communities.
D. Regarded as the most valuable for conservation of forest and wild life resources.

7. Match the following: 1

COLUMN-I COLUMN-II
a. Barren Land I.Area sown once and more than once in a
year.
b. Gross cropped area. II. Left uncultivated for more than 5 years.
c. Fallow land. III.Land not available for cultivation.
d. Cultruable waste IV.Left uncultivated for 1 to 5 years.
land.
OPTIONS:-
A. a-II, b-IV, c-I, d – III.
B. a- III, b- IV, c- I, d- II.
C. a- III, b- I, c- IV,d- II.
D. a- I,b- IV, c- III,d- II.

8. Which statement is incorrect regarding the Belgian model of power sharing? 1

A. There is a community government elected by the Dutch, French & German speaking people
wherever they live.
B. The Central Government has equal number of Dutch and French speaking ministers.
C. The state governments are subordinate to the Central Government.
D. Brussels has a separate government in which both the Dutch and the French have equal
representation.

9. Which of the following subjects comes under the legislation of both the Union and the
State Government in India ? 1

A. Defence
B. Police
C. Currency
D. Education
10. Which of the following statements is true regarding the opinion of Mahatma Gandhi?
1
A. Religion can be separated from politics.
B. Religion can never be separated from politics.
C. Government should change the family laws to end the discrimination against women.
D. Government must maintain the family laws.
11. Which of the following is incorrectly matched ? 1
LIST-1 LIST-II

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 A. Nationalist Congress Gandhian secularism
Party
B.Indian National Congress Oldest Party
C. Communist Party of India 1925
D.Bahujan Samaj Party Baba Kalyan Singh
12. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason(R).Mark your answer as per the codes
provided below: 1

Assertion (A) : It is necessary to understand that democracy is not simply rule by minority opinion.
Reason (R): The majority always needs to work with the minority so that governments function to
represent the general view.
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.
13. Which of the following is an example of horizontal sharing of power? 1 A. Power sharing
between different states.
B. Power sharing between different organs of the government.
C. Power sharing between different levels of the government.
D. Power sharing between different political parties.

14. Read the given data and find out which country has the lowest HDI rank in the
World. 1

Countries India Sri Myanmar Pakistan Nepal Bangladesh

-> Lanka

Life 68.3 75 66.1 66.4 70 72

Expectancy
at birth

Gross 5,663 10,789 4,943 5,031 2,377 3,341

National
Income
(GNI)

HDI rank in 131 82 145 147 145 139

the world
A. India
B. Sri Lanka
C. Myanmar
D. Pakistan

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15. Study the Literacy rate (in %) data below and answer the question.(Census-2011) 1
Literacy in %

State Male Female

Tamil Nadu 86.81 73.86
Punjab 81.48 71.34
Maharashtra 89.82 75.48
Rajasthan 80.51 52.66
Which state has the highest literacy rate(Both male and female %) ?
A.Tamil Nadu
B. Punjab
C. Rajasthan
D. Maharashtra
16. Find the odd one out from the following options. A.Transportation, 1
Communication, Banking, Trading
B. ATM booths, Tourism, Insurance, Health
C. Bee-Keeper, Gardener, Basket weaver, Fisherman
D.Moneylender, Lawyer, Call Centre Employee, Cobbler
17. Fill in the blank : 1
SECTOR MAJOR PROBLEM
Primary Underemployment
Unorganised ?
OPTIONS:
A. Small and scattered units outside the control of the Government.
B. Low paid and regular jobs
C. Number of employees
D. Nature of economic activities
18. Read the information given below and select the correct option: 1
Mr. Ghosh has made some purchases from Ceramic World for which he does not want to pay in cash.
He uses a method in which he instructs his bank to pay a specific amount from his account to the
account of Ceramic World. The mechanism used here is:
A. Collateral
B. Cheque payment
C. EMI
D. Deposit

19. Which of the following is set up by the Government of India to attract foreign
companies to invest in India? 1
A. FDI
B. FII
C. SEZ
D. UPI

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20. Identify the correct statements about Liberalisation. 1
I. Reduction of tax on imports.
II. Increase in tax on imports.
III. Lifting limit from the number of goods that can be imported. IV. Strengthening of policies to
protect labour.
OPTIONS:
A.II & IV
B. I & III
C. I & IV
D.II & III

BANGALORE SAHODAYA SCHOOLS COMPLEX ASSOCIATION

PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION (2023-2024)

Grade – X SET
-1

Date: 10-01-2024 Max. Marks: 80

Subject: Social Science (CODE 087) Time: 3 hrs.

General Instructions:
The question paper comprises Six Sections – A, B, C, D, E and F.
1. 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

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 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 have to be attempted.

SECTION - A

MCQs (1X20=20)

1 Complete the following table with correct information with regard to cultivation of 1
Rubber:

Rubber Type of Crop Annual rainfall Temperature

required ( in cm required for its
) growth ( in

degrees ).

A-? 200 cm B-?

a) A- Food crop; B- Above 40°C

b) A- Non- Food crop; B- Above 25°C
c) A- Non- Food crop; B- Above 35°C
d) A- Food crop; B- Above 20°C

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2 Assertion-Reason Question: 1
Assertion (A): Gandhiji entered into Gandhi-Irwin Pact on 5th March 1931.
Reason(R): Ghaffar Khan and Jawaharlal Nehru were both put in jail, the Congress was
declared illegal, and a series of measures had been imposed to prevent meetings,
demonstrations and boycotts.
Mark the option which is most suitable:
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.
3 Which of the following features are common to Indian and Belgian form of power-sharing 1
arrangements?
A. Power is shared among governments at different levels. B.
Power is shared among different organs of government.
C. Power is shared among different social groups.
D. Power is shared among different parties and takes the form of competition
Options:
a) A, B, C, D
b) B, C & D
c) A & C
d) A, C & D
4 When we looked at individual aspirations and goals, we found that people not only think of 1
better income but also have goals such as security, respect for others, equal treatment,
freedom, etc. in mind. Similarly, when we think of a nation or a region, we may, besides average
income, think of other equally important attributes.

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 According to the information provided Kerala has low infant mortality rate. What could be the
reason? Find the correct answer from the following:
a) Kerala has a low infant mortality rate because all the girls are trained at the primary level
schooling to look after a newborn child.
b) Because most of the girls are nurses in Kerala.
c) Because Kerala has very high female literacy rate and adequate health facilities are
available for both mothers and children.

d) Kerala’s good climate conditions help infants to survive.

5 Which of the following aspect best signifies this image? 1

a) Round table conference at London

b) Constituent Assembly of India
c) The Frankfurt Parliament in the church of St. Paul
d) The Hall of Mirrors of Versailles.

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6 There are two statements given below, marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). 1
Read the statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A) : Power can be shared among governments at different levels – a general
government for the entire country and governments at the provincial or regional level. Reason
(R) : Such a general government for the entire country is usually called federal government.
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.

7 ‘Tremble, therefore, tyrants of the world! Tremble before the virtual writer!’ What did Mercier 1
mean by the above lines?
a) Rulers often attacked the writers in order to maintain their power over people
b) the spread of print culture would bring down the spirits of intellectual writers
c) printing of books had the potential to bring an end to despotism
d) cruel leaders needed to reflect upon their actions

8 Study the data given in the table and answer the following MCQs by choosing the most 1
appropriate options:

Which is the most important sector that provides most jobs to the people?
a) Primary Sector and especially organised
b) Secondary Sector and especially organised
c) Tertiary Sector and especially organized
d) Primary sector and especially unorganised

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9 Consider the statements given below and choose the correct answer: 1
Statement I: More than half of the total forest land has been declared reserved forests.
Statement II: Almost one third of the total forest area is protected forest, as declared by
forest department.
a) Statement I is correct and II is incorrect
b) Statement I is incorrect and II is correct
c) Both I and II are incorrect
d)Both I and II are correct

10 Match the Columns: 1

Column A Column B
(A) Place, where Gandhiji abruptly (i) A joint electorate with the
withdrew the Non-Cooperation reservation for Harijans

Movement

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 (B) The Poona Pact which was signed (ii) Ahmedabad, 1918
between the British Govt. and Gandhiji in
1934 provided for

(C) A movement for cotton mill workers (iii) Calcutta, September 1920
(D) Place, where Gandhiji convinced (iv) Chauri Chaura, Bihar
other leaders to start non-cooperation
movement in support of a Khilafat as
well as for ‘Swaraj’.

a) - (A)–(iv); (B)–(i); (C)–(ii); (D)–(iii)

b)- (A)–(iv); (B)–(ii); (C)–(i); (D)–(iii)
c)- (A)–(iii); (B)–(i); (C)–(ii); (D)–(iv)
d)- (A)–(ii); (B)–(i); (C)–(iv); (D)–(iii)

11 Arrange the following statements in sequential order based on the events that shaped 1
formation of political parties in India. (i) Communist party of India was formed the
(ii) Bharatiya Janata party was formed
(iii) Indian National Congress was formed (iv) Nationalist
congress Party was formed Options:
a) (iii), (i), (ii), (iv)
b) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
c) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
d) (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)

12 Find the incorrect option from the following: 1

a) Most societies across the world historically Female dominated societies.
b) Long struggles by Women have created some sensitivity today.
c) Respect and equal treatment of women are ingredients of a Democratic Society.
d) That does not mean that Women are always treated with respect.

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 13 In an Indian state, communities X and Y have been engaged in a long-standing conf lict 1
issues of co-existence and resource sharing. The tensions have intensified, lead over
ing to a
demand from both communities for self-administration.
What is the BEST resolution to this conflict?

a) collapsing the present government due to its inefficiency in governing the state

b) delaying the demands of self-administration and maintaining the current power

structure
c) imposing strict regulations to control the movements and interactions of both
communities
d) establishing a power-sharing arrangement where both communities have a role in
decisionmaking.

14 Which city is known as the automobile center of India? a) 1

Raipur
b) Chennai
c) Bengaluru
d) Noida
15 Interest rate, collateral and documentation requirement and the mode of repayment 1
together comprise:
a) Terms of collateral
b) Terms of Interest rate
c) Terms of credit
d) Terms of documentation
16 MNCs keep in mind certain factors before setting up production”. Identify the incorrect 1
option from the choices given below:
a) Availability of cheap skilled and unskilled labour
b) Proximity to markets
c) Presence of a large number of local competitors
d) Favourable government policies

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 17 Which of the following statements are correct with regards to the State List? i) 1
The State list contains subjects of the state as well as local importance.
ii) State Governments can add subjects from the Union List into the State List.
iii) Local Governments have the authority to make or change laws on subjects in the
State List. iv) Subjects such as police, trade, commerce, agriculture and irrigation are
included in the State List.
v) Concurrent List subjects can sometimes be a part of the State List.
Options:
a) I , IV, V
b) I , III, IV
c)I, II , III
d) I, II , V

18 What is meant by an Accountable Government? 1

a) In an accountable government, people have the right to elect the leaders to form
government and if possible, they participate in the decision making process.
b) In an accountable government, people do not have the right to elect the leaders.
c) In an accountable government, people are a part of decision-making process.
d) In an accountable government, only privileged section of the society is allowed to
vote.
19 Employment figures of a country are based on data collected from 5-yearly survey on 1
employment and unemployment. Which organisation conducts this survey?
a) NSSO—National Sample Survey Organisation
b) NREGA 2005—National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005
c) ILO—International Labour Organisation
d) Census of India

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 20 Which of these never contributed to improve women’s role in public life? 1
a) Feminist movement
b) Patriarchal movement
c)Radical women’s movement
d)Political gender mobilization

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