Qbank SST 10
Qbank SST 10
HISTORY
3. The group of powers collectively known as the Axis power during the Second World
War were:
A. Lathial
B. jobbers
C. Gomastha
D. Zamindar
A. Ballads
B. Folktales
C. Plays
D. Ritual Calendars
A. England
B. Asia
C. Russia
D. America
7. Directions: - In the following questions, the Assertions (A) and Reason(s) (R) have
been put forward. Read both statements carefully and choose the correct answer from
the below:
A. If both assertion A and reason R are true and reason (R) is the correct
explanation of assertion A
B. If both assertion A and reason R are true but reason R is not the correct
explanation of assertion A
C. Assertion A is true, but reason R is false.
D. Both assertion A and reason R are false
Assertion (A): The Scottish Highlanders were forbidden to speak their Gaelic language
or wear their national dress, and large numbers were forcibly driven out of their
homeland.
Reason (R): The English helped the Protestants of Ireland to establish their dominance
over a largely Catholic country.
Reason(R): The sense of being oppressed under colonialism connected many different
groups together.
A. If both assertion A and reason R are true and reason (R) is the correct
explanation of assertion A
B. If both assertion A and reason R are true but reason R is not the correct
explanation of assertion A
C. Assertion A is true, but reason R is false.
D. Both assertion A and reason R are false
9. Assertion(A): From ancient times groups like travellers, traders, priests,and pilgrims
have travelled vast distances .
Reasons(R): These journeys were for the purposes like knowledge, opportunity,
spiritual fulfilment etc.
A. If both assertion A and reason R are true and reason (R) is the correct
explanation of assertion A
B. If both assertion A and reason R are true but reason R is not the correct
explanation of assertion A
C. Assertion A is true, but reason R is false.
D. Both assertion A and reason R are false
10. Assertion (A): In most industrial regions, workers came from the districts around.
Reason (R): Peasants and Artisans who found no work in the village went to the
industrial centres in search of work
A. If both assertion A and reason R are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation
of assertion A
B. If both assertion A and reason R are true but reason R is not the correct
explanation of assertion A
C. Assertion A is true, but reason R is false.
D. Both assertion A and reason R are false
GEOGRAPHY
11. Which of the following statements is incorrect with regard to commercial farming?
c. Unwanted sounds from industries, generators, saws and pneumatic and electric drills.
d. Overdrawing of groundwater
13. Which one of the following is not correct in context of the pipeline transportation?
a. Pipelines are used for transporting crude oil and gas from fields to refineries.
14. Identify the practice of soil conservation from the given image-
A. Terrace Cultivation
B. Strip Cultivation
C. Shelter Belts
COLUMN A COLUMN B
E. Paradwip V. Delhi
OPTIONS
a. A(IV), B(I), C(II), D(III), E(V)
b. A(V), B(II), C(III), D(IV), E(I)
c. A(V), B(II), C(IV), D(III), E(I)
d. A(IV), B(II), C(III), D(I), E(V)
16. In which of the following regions, people built ‘Guls’ and ‘Kuls’ for irrigation?
a. Northern Plains
b. Western Himalayas
c. Coastal areas
d. Thar Desert
18. Which one of the following cities is known as the electronic capital of India?
a. Srinagar c. Bengaluru
b. Noida d. Pune
c. deserts of Rajasthan
POLITICAL SCIENCE
21. Power sharing is good because:
A. It increases the conflicts between social groups
B. It ensures the instability of political order
C. It reduces the possibility of conflicts between social groups
D. It leads to violence
22. In case of a clash between the laws made by the centre and a state on a subject in the
concurrent list
A. Imperialism
B. Secularism
C. Urbanisation
D. Globalization
24. Any party with 6% of total votes in Lok Sabha or Assembly elections in four states
and wins at least 4 seats in Lok Sabha is recognized as:
A. National Party
B. Regional Part
C. State Party
D. Factional Party
A. Belgium
B. Britain
C. Germany
D. France
27. How many languages are included in the VIII schedule of the Indian Constitution
A. 15
B. 22
C. 25
D. 21
28. When we speak of gender divisions, we usually refer to:
29.There are two statements marked as ASSERTION and REASONING. Read the
statements and choose the correct answer
ASSERTION (A)- Large MNCs have wiped out the local producers in India
REASON (R)- All one can say in favour of democratic regimes is that they are much
better than Non-Democratic Regimes
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true and R is false
D. A is false and R is true
30. There are two statements marked as ASSERTION and REASONING. Read the
statements and choose the correct answer
ASSERTION (A)-: Only those parties that are recognized as national parties can contest
in elections for Parliament.
REASON (R)-: Recognition to a political party as a national party is accorded by the
Election Commission
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true and R is false
D. A is false and R is true
ECONOMICS
31. There are two statements marked as ASSERTION and REASONING. Read the
statements and choose the correct answer
ASSERTION (A)- Large MNCs have wiped out the local producers in India
REASON (R)- Large MNCS are technologically advanced, financially strong and have the
power to determine the price, quality and delivery of goods.
A.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
C.A is true and R is false
D.A is false and R is true
32. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the
statements and choose the correct option
Assertion (A): A moneylender can extend loans at whatever terms and conditions he
wants to.
Reason (R): RBI has granted special permission to informal sources of credit regarding
fixing the terms and conditions of loans.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation for A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation for A
C. A is true and R is false.
D. A is false and R is true.
35. …… would create opportunities for all and ensure that the benefits of globalization
are shared better. The ……. can ensure that the foreign trade laws are implemented
properly.
A. Free globalization, World Bank
B. Fair globalization, United Nations
C. Free globalization, WHO
D. Fair globalization, WTO
36. Identify the reason for the borrowers to fall into a debt-trap
A. The higher cost for borrowing can mean that the amount to be repaid is greater
than the capacity of the borrower to repay
B. Higher cost of borrowing means a larger part of the earnings of the borrowers is
used to repay the loan.
C. Both A and B
D. None of A and B
38. In a village, 200 families are living. 65 families work on their own piece of land, 80
families work on the field of other farmers, 15 families run their own shops and 40
families work in a nearby factory to earn their livelihood. What percentage of villagers
depend on the Tertiary sector?
A. 15
B. 7.5
C. 2.5
D. 40
40. Based on the conflicting developmental goals, which of the following pairs are not
correctly matched?
A. More wages to workers - against the interests of the entrepreneur.
B. Rich farmers want to sell food grains at high prices - poor people want to purchase it
at low prices.
C. Construction of a dam means more and cheaper power for people - The tribals do not
want to leave the place.
D. Expansion of roads in the city - good for reducing traffic congestion
HISTORY
41.The conservative regimes in Europe were autocratic “Justify
42.Enlist & explain the three satyagraha movements organized by Gandhi.
43. “The relocation of industry to low-wage countries stimulated world trade and
capital flows. “Justify the statement.
44. Technological changes occurred slowly in Britain.’ Give two reasons.
GEOGRAPHY
45. Explain with the help of relevant examples that industries and agriculture are
dependent upon each other.
46. Write the geographical features required for the cultivation of cotton and jute.
47. Which according to you is the better form of energy for the national - conventional
and non-conventional source of energy? Give justified reasons.
48. Why is conservation of resources important?
POLITICAL SCIENCE
49.Enlist and explain the reasons behind power sharing.
50. Holding together federations does not give equal power to its constituent units.
Explain the statement with help of examples in context to India.
51.Explain two ways in which women are disadvantaged and discriminated against in
democracy?
54.
What are the reasons for the companies to operate in more than one nation?
55. Does the availability of good health and educational facilities depend on the amount
of money spent by the government on them? What other factors could be relevant?
Explain any two.
56. What are the various benefits offered by the SEZs to the local producers?
HISTORY
57. “Not everyone welcomed the printed book, and those who did also had fears about
it.” Justify the statement with three arguments.
58.The decade of 1830 had brought great economic hardships in Europe’. Support the
statement with arguments.
59.In the twentieth century the handloom cloth production in India expanded steadily:
almost trebling between 1900 & 1940. Justify with three arguments.
GEOGRAPHY
61. Do you think resource planning is a success or a failure in India? Justify your answer
with three valid arguments.
63. Classify and explain the three categories of forests on the basis of management.
64. ‘Multi-Purpose River Projects are the temples of modern India.’ Justify and explain
the statement of Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
65.” There is overwhelming support for the idea of democracy in South Asia.” Support
the statement with three examples.
ECONOMICS
69. What are the different types of trade barriers used by the governments to control
their foreign trade?
70. In India many people are willing to take loans from banks but unfortunately the
banks are not ready to extend loans to so many of these people and households. What
would be the reason for banks not willing to lend to these households?
71. Radha, a rural poor woman, got employed under the Right to Work program. How
was she benefited by finding employment under this program?
72.
Why do you think that rural and poor households depend more heavily on informal
sources of credit than the formal sources?
HISTORY
73. Analyse the unification of Italy in Europe.
74. The nationalist movement spread when people belonging to different regions and
communities began to develop a sense of collective belongingness “Justify.
GEOGRAPHY
75. Explain the classification of roadways on the basis of capacity.
76. Explain the contribution of institutional and technical reforms in the development of
agriculture and farmers.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
77. “Democracy is accountable and responsive to the needs and expectations of its
citizens. “Evaluate the statement
ECONOMICS
79. Highlight the changes observed in the Indian economy since the introduction of the
economic reforms of 1991.
80. Amita runs a small business in Dwarka. She makes fancy handbags on order. She
recently made a bag for Rs 10,000 for a client. For that bag, she bought a specialized
fabric for Rs 700 and beautiful stones for Rs 1,000. She did the embroidery on the bag
for which she estimated her labour effort to be of Rs 2,000. This was followed with the
work of stitching and pasting, the estimated value of it being Rs 1,000.
1. What will be the final good of the production process discussed above?
2. How much value from the given economic activity will be added in the GDP?
3. Calculate the value of Intermediate goods used in the production process.
4. What precaution should be taken while calculating the GDP?
5. Who undertakes the task of measuring GDP in India?
HISTORY
81. Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow
Language too played an important role in developing nationalist sentiments. After the
Russian occupation, the Polish language was forced out of schools and the Russian
language was imposed everywhere. In 1831, an armed rebellion against Russian rule
took place which was ultimately crushed. Following this, many members of the clergy in
Poland began to use language as a weapon of national resistance. Polish was used for
Church gatherings and all religious instruction. As a result, a large number of priests
and bishops were put in jail or sent to Siberia by the Russian authorities as punishment
for their refusal to preach in Russian. The use of Polish came to be seen as a symbol of
the struggle against Russian dominance.
1.Who claimed that true German culture was to be discovered among the common
people?
2.Enlist the contribution of Karol Karpinski in the national movement of his country.
3.How was Polish seen as a symbol of the struggle against Russian dominance?
82. Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow
‘It is said of “passive resistance” that it is the weapon of the weak, but the power which
is the subject of this article can be used only by the strong. This power is not passive
resistance; indeed, it calls for intense activity. The movement in South Africa was not
passive but active …
‘Satyagraha is not physical force. A satyagrahi does not inflict pain on the adversary; he
does not seek his destruction … In the use of satyagraha, there is no ill-will whatever.
‘Satyagraha is pure soul-force. Truth is the very substance of the soul. That is why this
force is called satyagraha. The soul is informed with knowledge. In it burns the flame of
love. … Nonviolence is the supreme dharma …‘It is certain that India cannot rival Britain
or Europe in force of arms. The British worship the war-god and they can all of them
become, as they are becoming, bearers of arms. The hundreds of millions in India can
never carry arms. They have made the religion of non-violence their own …’
1Why did Gandhiji consider nonviolence as supreme dharma? (1)
2 How was Gandhian satyagraha taken by the people who believed in his philosophy?
(1)
3 Describe briefly any two satyagraha movements organised by Gandhi ji. (2)
83.Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow
Print popularized the ideas of the Enlightenment thinkers. Collectively, their writings
provided a critical commentary on tradition, superstition and despotism. They argued
for the rule of reason rather than custom, and demanded that everything be judged
through the application of reason and rationality. They attacked the sacred authority of
the Church and the despotic power of the state, thus eroding the legitimacy of a social
order based on tradition. The writings of Voltaire and Rousseau were read widely; and
those who read these books saw the world through new eyes, eyes that were
questioning, critical and rational.
3. Analyse any two ways in which the Print culture created conditions for the French
revolution. (2)
GEOGRAPHY
84. Read the following text and answer the following questions:
1. Why is conservation of biodiversity necessary?
3. How far do you think community plays an important role for the
conservation of flora and fauna?
85. Observe the figure given below and answer the following questions:
3. Name the state where this measure has been made compulsory by the
government. How far do you think it was effective?
86. Study the following table carefully and answer the following questions:
INDIA: MAJOR GROWTH RATE OF GDP AND MAJOR SECTORS (in %)
i) Why do you think the share of agriculture is decreasing in the GDP of India? (2
marks)
ii) Do you think the government is working for the betterment of the farmers and
agriculture in India? Justify your answer. (2 marks)
POLITICAL SCIENCE
87.Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow
2.” Each organ checks the others in the horizontal power sharing arrangement “Explain.
(1)
3.Power sharing arrangements can also be seen among political parties “Justify.
(2)
88. Read the following case study and answer the questions that follow:
Restructuring the Centre-State relations is one more way in which federalism has been
strengthened in practice. How the constitutional arrangements for sharing power work
in reality depends to a large extent on how the ruling parties and leaders follow these
arrangements. For a long time, the same party ruled both at the Centre and in most of
the States. This meant that the State governments did not exercise their rights as
autonomous federal units. As and when the ruling party at the State level was different,
the parties that ruled at the Centre tried to undermine the power of the States.In those
days, the Central Government would often misuse the Constitution to dismiss the State
governments that were controlled by rival parties. This undermined the spirit of
federalism.
1.Enlist one way how federalism has been strengthened in practice (1)
3. List and explain the other two ways in which federalism is practiced in India (2)
89.Read the following case study and answer the questions that follows:
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. 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. For
societies which have been built for long on the basis of subordination and domination, it
is not a simple matter to recognize that all individuals are equal. Take the case of dignity
of women. Most societies across the world were historically male dominated societies.
Long struggles by women have created some sensitivity today that respect to and
Enemies. equal treatment of women are necessary ingredients of a democratic society.
That does not mean that women are actually always treated with respect. But once the
principle is recognised, it becomes easier for women to wage a struggle against what is
now unacceptable legally and morally. In a non-democratic set up, this unacceptability
would not have legal basis because the principle of individual freedom and dignity
would not have the legal and moral force there. The same is true of caste inequalities
Q1. Why does democracy stand superior to other forms of government? (1)
Q2. In which type of society is it easy to recognise that all individuals are equal? (1)
Q3How are respect & equal treatment of women necessary ingredients of any
democratic society? (2)
ECONOMICS
90. Read the given case and answer the questions that follow.
Despite the existence of explicit operational benefits of the Sardar Sarovar project like
fisheries development, recreational facilities, water supply for industries, agro industrial
development, protection of conserved forest from grazers and secondary benefits viz
employment generation, it has been the most controversial and much debated project in
contemporary India and across the globe. Gradually it became a mere legal issue and a
pressing concern for the environmentalist. No other river project in the world has ever
before been held up for decades and locked in such ardent controversy as the Narmada.
Later after the 1980s the project was widely protested and one such protest took the shape
of a spanner film documentary-Drowned out (2002), which follows one tribal family who
decide to stay at home and drown rather than make way for the Narmada Dam. The
submergence created by the dam has a number of direct and adverse impacts. However,
there is no greater impact than the ousting of hundreds of thousands of people. The main
issue, which is still the object of the debate, is the most fundamental one, the number of
people who are displaced by the dam. When the NWDT Award was given, only estimates of
the number of oustees were available. It was estimated at that time that 6,147 families
were displaced.
2. Suggest any three ways to minimize the damage caused to the displaced communities.
91. Located in the western interiors of the state of Uttar Pradesh, there is a quaint little
town called Firozabad, which also goes by the name of ‘Suhag Nagri’. The famous Sadar
Bazar of Firozabad known for the clinking colorful bangles, but if we look closer you will
see the horrific visual of little dwellers whose cries are hushed. The infamous ‘Child Labour
Market’ where the slave trade still exists, and in this case, these slaves are little children.
The glass and bangle industry of Firozabad is very big, and they give employment to over
500,000 men, women and children. Out of these, a large number of workers are children.
The treatment labours get in these bangle factories are abysmal. They are not treated as
humans but machines. These small-scale units exploit their labours by making them work
for long hours and depriving off their rights. They don’t adhere to the basic work
environment rules and conditions and making these labourers work is hazardous. Next
time when you pick that mesmerizing glittering piece of glass, remember the effort gone
into making it by some person sweating it out in an industry and value it for more than its
beauty. The conditions of the labours in these factories are just 3 words- Unjust, Unfair &
Unlawful.
92. Read the given case and answer the questions that follow:
Nearly two million children under one die every year in India – one every 15 seconds – the
highest number anywhere in the world. More than half die in the month after birth and
400,000 in their first 24 hours.
Poor rural states are particularly affected by a dearth of health resources. But even in the
capital, Delhi, where an estimated 20% of people live in slums, the infant mortality rate is
reported to have doubled in a year, though city authorities dispute this.
In the Bhagwanpura slum on the north-west fringes of the capital, numerous mothers have
lost one or more infants in their first years of life through want of basic medical attention.
1. State any three reasons for a high Infant Mortality Rate in India.
2. Development of a country is not confined to its Per Capita Income. Do you agree?
Justify your answer.
3. In your opinion, can the government alone reduce IMR by regulating the health
infrastructure?
HISTORY
93. On the political map of India, locate and label the following places:
a. Indian National Congress Session in September 1920
b. Indian National Congress Session in December 1920
c. Indian National Congress Session in 1927
GEOGRAPHY
95. From the map given below, identify the major food crop grown in the shaded region.
98. On the political map of India, locate and label the following:
a. Namrup
b. Ramagundam
c. Narora
d. Tarapur
e. Mumbai
f. Durgapur
g. Pune
h. Surat
i. Salem
j. Kalpakkam
99. Locate and label the following on the political map of India:
a. Kochi
b. Chennai
c. Haldia
d. Hyderabad
e. Marmagao
f. Amritsar
g. Paradip
100. Identify the major minerals found in the marked places on the map
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