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Social Science (Std. X)
Name : _______________________________________
Roll No. : _________ Batch : ____________
SECTION–A
❐ Fill in the blanks by selecting the most appropriate options : (One mark for
each) 15
(1) The Dravidians were the direct descendants of the _____ civilization.
(a) Ice Age (b) Bronze Age (c) Copper Age (d) Stone Age
(2) In _____ it is said that Sumeru is the foremost among mountains.
(a) Markandya Puran (b) Rajatarangini
(c) Vishnupuran (d) Ramayana
(3) The main roads in Mohan-jo-daro were _____ meters wide.
(a) 9.65 (b) 9.25 (c) 9.57 (d) 9.75
(4) Qutban, a disciple of sufi saint Sheikh Burhani wrote _____.
(a) Qiranal Sadayan (b) Padmavat
(c) Tarikh-e-Firozshahi (d) Mrigawati
(5) Maharshi Shushrut has mentioned _____ instruments used in surgery.
(a) 25 (b) 137 (c) 172 (d) 127
(6) Cave numbers 30-34 of Ellora caves were built during the reign of _____ dynasty.
(a) Magadha (b) Chera (c) Maurya (d) Rashtrakuta
(7) _____% of land area is covered by mountains.
(a) 9 (b) 60 (c) 30 (d) 40
(8) Project Tiger was started with _____ sanctuaries.
(a) 95 (b) 3 (c) 7 (d) 27
(9) _____ is called the ‘King of grains’.
(a) Millet (b) Barley (c) Wheat (d) Rice
(10) Petroleum was first found in _____ in Gujarat.
(a) Okha (b) Surat (c) Kutch (d) Lunej
(11) The first cotton textile mill was established at _____ in 1854.
(a) Jaipur (b) Ahmedabad (c) Mumbai (d) Mysore
(12) _____ % of population in Australia gets employment from agriculture.
(a) 9 (b) 5 (c) 10 (d) 15
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(13) WTO was established in _____.
(a) 1991 (b) 1957 (c) 1995 (d) 1998
(14) _____ tops the list of 57 countries having high human development.
(a) USA (b) Finland (c) Russia (d) Norway
(15) About _____ % of child labourers in India are girls.
(a) 38% (b) 45% (c) 70% (d) 50%
SECTION–B
❐ Answer the following questions in one or two sentences. (1 mark each) : 15
16. Which are the primary goals of Indian Culture ?
17. By what name was India known in the ancient times ?
18. Which stupas are found in Gujarat ?
19. What is meant by ‘Viman’ ?
20. Which text was written by Panini ?
21. Which book written by Chakrapanidatta has contributed in the development of
various sciences ?
22. Which is the biggest temple in Pattadakal ?
23. Which medicinal plants are available from the forests ?
24. In which year was the Eastern Yamuna Canal build in Uttar Pradesh ?
25. Which are the major ports on the Western Coast of India ?
26. Which countries gave to the world the concept of Mixed Economy ?
27. Give the full form of MRTP Act.
28. Which are the countries showing medium human development ?
29. From where did Naxalism originate ?
30. Which year is declared as the “International Year for the Disabled” ?
SECTION–C
❐ Answer the following questions briefly (as required) [2 marks each] : 24
31. Explain the term : Natural Heritage.
32. Explain the terms : Maksura and Mahrab.
OR
Explain the terms : Garbha Gruh and Pradakshina Path.
33. What is the subject matter of Upanishadic Literature and the Vedanta ?
34. Write a note on the development of Urdu Language and Literature in the medieval
period ?
35. Write a note on : Black Soil.
36. Write a note on : Rice Crop
37. How can rain water be preserved ?
38. State the measures to conserve minerals.
OR
Write a note on : Manganese.
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39. Write a note on the factors of production.
40. Write a note on Globalization. Also mention its advantages and disadvantages.
OR
Mention the functions of the WTO and its impact on Indian Economy.
41. Explain ‘Human Development Index’ with reference to ‘Standard of Living’.
42. What are the Constitutional Provisions for the protection and development of
children ?
SECTION–D
❐ Answer the following questions as required. (3 marks each) : 21
43. Write a note on the progress of dramatic art in India.
44. Write a note on Mathematics as a science in ancient India.
45. Write a note on the ruins of Hampi.
46. State the measures for the protection of wildlife.
OR
State the measures for the conservation of forests.
47. What are the institutional reforms in the agricultural sector ?
48. Write a note on the four kinds of Coal.
OR
Write a short note on : Nuclear Energy.
49. State the characteristics of : Terrorism.
SECTION–E
❐ Answer the following questions as required (in detail) [5 marks each] : 25
50. Write a note on : Preservation of Museums.
51. Write a note on : Jute Textile Industry.
OR
State the measures to control environmental degradation.
52. Write a detailed note on types of unemployment.
53. Fill up the following details in the given map of India :
(1) Highway connecting Delhi and Kolkata.
(2) A center producing Silk textiles.
(3) A region producing thermal power.
(4) River Mahanadi with the Hirakund Project.
(5) River Narmada.
54. Write a short note on : Causes of price rise.
OR
Write a short note on : Major rights of Consumers.
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