KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA GACHIBOWLI, GPRA CAMPUS, HYD-32

SAMPLE PAPER TEST 08 FOR BOARD EXAM 2023

(ANSWERS)
SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE MAX. MARKS : 80
CLASS : X DURATION : 3 HRS
General Instruction:
1. Question paper comprises five Sections – A, B, C, D and E. There are 37 questions in the
question paper. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A – From question 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
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.
9. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever
necessary.

SECTION – A
Questions 1 to 20 carry 1 mark each.
1. Look at the picture given below. Identify who is represented here as a postman? Identify the
name of the postman from the following options:

(a) Otto Von Bismarck (b) Mazzini

(c) Grim Brothers (d) Napoleon
Ans: (d) Napoleon

2. Why were the ‘Biliotheque Bleue’ popular in France? Choose the correct option from the
following:
(a) They were cheap and small books.
(b) They were promoted by the State.
(c) They were voluminous and colourful.
(d) They were printed on good quality paper.
Ans: (a) They were cheap and small books.

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3. Identify the types of farming with the help of the following information:
Farmers clear the patch of land and produce cereals and other crops. When the soil fertility
decreases, the farmers clear the fresh patch of land. Nature replenish the fertility of the soil
through natural process. Farmers do not use fertilisers or any modern inputs.
Options:
(a) Primitive subsistence farming (b) ‘Slash and Burn’ agriculture
(c) Intensive subsistence farming (d) Both (a) and (b)
Ans: (d) Both (a) and (b)

4. Which one of the following institutions was established in the Bretton Wood Conference?
(a) International Security Fund (b) International Monetary Fund
(c) International Labour Organisation (d) International Food Organisation
Ans: (b) International Monetary Fund

5. What is calligraphy?
(a) Stylised writing (b) Poetry (c) Textbooks (d) Flower arrangement
Ans: (b) Stylised writing

6. Which of the following is an element of Belgian model?

(a) Equal number of Dutch and French speaking ministers in central government. No single
community can make decisions itself.
(b) Transfer of power from central government to state government.
(c) Brussel government have equal representation for both communities.
(d) All of the above
Ans: (a) Equal number of Dutch and French speaking ministers in central government. No
single community can make decisions itself.

7. Which of the following is incorrect regarding a unitary government?

(a) There is either only one level of government or sub-units are subordinate to the Central
Government.
(b) The Central Government can pass on orders to the Provincial Government
(c) A State Government is conservable to the Central Government.
(d) The powers of State Governments are guaranteed by the Constitution.
Ans: (d) The powers of State Governments are guaranteed by the Constitution.

8. Which of the following statements are true?

(a) Every social difference does not lead to social division.
(b) Social differences divide similar people from one another, but they also unite very different
people.
(c) People belonging to different social groups share differences and similarities cutting across
the boundaries of their groups.
(d) All the above
Ans: (d) All the above

9. In which of the following states, a very high percentage of its forests is managed by local
communities?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) Jammu and Kashmir (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Himachal Pradesh
Ans: (a) Arunachal Pradesh

10. The political parties of a country have a fundamental political _______________ in a society.
(a) choice (b) division (c) support (d) power
Ans: (b) division
11. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Read the statements and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A) : Democracies usually develop a procedure to conduct their competition.
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 Reason (R) : This increases the possibility of these tensions becoming explosive or violent.
(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.
Ans: (c) A is true but R is false.

12. After 1993, Belgium shifted from a unitary to ___________ .

(a) Central Government (b) State Government
(c) Federal form of government (d) None of the above
Ans: (c) Federal form of government

13. Match the Columns.

Development goal for the
1 HDI Rank of India a.
landless rural labourers
2 Lowest literacy rate b. UNDP
3 More days of work and better wages c. 130
4 Human Development Report d. Bihar
(a) 1-d, 2-b, 3-a, 4-c (b) 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
(c) 1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d (d) None of these
Ans: (b) 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b.

14. Match List-I (organisations and struggles) with List-II and select the correct answer using the
codes given below the lists:
List-I List-II
1. Congress Party A. National Democratic Alliance
2. Bharatiya Janata Party B. State Party
3. Communist Party of India (Marxist) C. United Progressive Alliance
4. Telugu Desam Party D. Left Front
(a) 1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D (b) 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B
(c) 1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B (d) 1-D, 2-C, 3-A, 4-B
Ans: (c) 1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B

15. What is considered to be one of the most important attributes when we compare countries at the
level of development?
(a) Industrial development (b) Resources of the country (c) Income (d) Import-export
Ans: (c) Income

16. The sector in which the government owns most of the assets and provides all the services is
called:
(a) Public sector (b) Private sector (c) Mixed sector (d) None of the above
Ans: (a) Public sector

17. Banks in India these days, hold about ______________% of their deposits as cash.
Options:
(a) 15% (b) 25% (c) 30% (d) 50%
Ans: (a) 15%

18. The most common route for investments by MNCs in countries around the world is to
(a) set up new factories (b) buy existing local companies.
(c) form partnerships with local companies (d) none of these
Ans: (b) buy existing local companies.

19. The most important factor that has stimulated globalisation is _____________.
(a) Rapid improvement in technology (b) Population explosion
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 (c) Spread of knowledge (d) Urbanisation
Ans: (a) Rapid Improvement in Technology

20. Money cannot buy all the goods and services that we may need to have a good life. A list of
things required for a good life is given below. Which among the following are things money
cannot buy?
(i) Full protection from infectious diseases
(ii) High quality education
(iii) A luxury home
(iv) A pollution-free atmosphere in every part of the country
(a) (i) and(ii) (b) (ii) and (iii) (c) (i), (ii) and (iii) (d) (i) and (iv)
Ans: (d) (i) and (iv)

SECTION – B
Questions 21 to 24 carry 2 marks each.

21. Why is conservation of mineral resources essential? Explain any three reasons.
Ans: Conservation of mineral resources is essential because:
(i) Minerals are indispensable part of our life.
(ii) It is available in limited quantities.
(iii) Takes millions of years to get formed.
(iv) They are finite and non-renewable resources.
(v) Continued extraction leads to increasing costs.
OR
What is the need of using non-conventional sources of energy?
Ans: (i) The growing consumption of energy has resulted in the country becoming increasingly
dependent on fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas.
(ii) Rising prices of oil and gas and their potential shortages have raised uncertainties about the
security of energy supply in future, which has serious repercussions on the growth of the
national economy.
(iii) Increasing use of fossil fuels also causes serious environmental problems. Hence, there is a
primary need to use renewable energy sources like solar, wind, tidal, biomass and energy from
waste material. They are called non-conventional sources of energy.

22. Why does the formal or informal sector ask for a collateral? Why do banks or lenders demand
collateral against loans?
Ans: (i) Every loan agreement specifies an interest rate which the borrower must pay to the
lender along with the repayment of the principal.
(ii) In addition, lenders may demand a collateral or an asset that the borrower owns to use it as a
guarantee until he repays the loan.
(iii) Interest rate, collateral and documentation requirement and the mode of repayment are the
terms of credit required for formal or informal sectors for loans.

23. Write a note to explain the decision of MNCs to relocate production to Asian Countries?
Ans: There was a stimulation of world trade capital flow due to the decision of MNCs to
relocate production to Asian countries. This relocation was on account of low-cost structure and
lower wages in Asian countries. There was an increase in the employment, which benefited the
Asian nations and also resulted in a major economic transformation.

24. “The problem begins when religion is seen as the basis of the nation.” Explain the statement
with an example.
Ans: When religion becomes the basis of the nation, it becomes communalism. When people of
one religion consider themselves as superior to other religions, the problem of communalism
erupts. This problem of communalism takes another sharp turn when it gets mixed with politics.
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 The manner in which religion is used in politics is called ‘communal politics’. Sometimes
people also use politics to express their needs, interests as members of a particular religious
community.

SECTION – C
Questions 25 to 29 carry 3 marks each.
25. “Bank plays an important role in the economic development of the country.” Support the
statement with examples.
Ans: Role of Banks in the economic development of the country:
(i) There is a huge demand for loans for various economic activities.
(ii) Banks make use of the deposits to meet the loan requirements of the people.
(iii) Banks mediate between those who have surplus funds and those who are in need of these
funds.
(iv) They charge a higher interest rate on loans than what they offer on deposits.
(v) They charge from borrowers and what is paid to depositors is their main source of income.
(vi) Banks promote all the sectors of the economy through loans.

26. ‘‘Democracy is best suited to produce better results.’’ Examine the statement.
Ans: Democracy is best suited to produce its own outcomes:
(i) Promotes equality and coexistence among citizens.
(ii) Enhances the dignity and freedom of the individual.
(iii) Improves the quality of decision making in spite of many economic, political and social
problems.
(iv) Provides a method to resolve conflicts. Allow room to correct mistakes.
(v) Believes in discussion, negotiation and shows accountability through transparency.
(vi) Accommodates social diversities in a better way.

27. Explain the objective of implementing the MGNREGA 2005.

Ans: The objective of implementing the MGNREGA 2005 are:
(i) To increase the income and employment of people.
(ii) Every state/region can develop tourism, regional craft, IT, etc. for additional employment.
(iii) The central government made a law implementing the right to work in 625 districts.
(iv) MGNREGA aims to provide employment of 100 days. If it fails to do so, it will give
unemployment allowances to the people.

28. “The Congress was reluctant to include the demands of industrial workers in its programme of
struggle.” Analyse the reasons.
Ans: (i) The industrial working class did not participate in the Civil Disobedience Movement in
large numbers, except in the Nagpur region.
(ii) As the industrialists came closer to the congress, workers stayed aloof.
(iii) But inspite of that, some workers did participate in the Civil Disobedience Movement,
selectively adopting some ideas of the Gandhian programme. But the congress was reluctant to
include workers’ demand as part of its programme of struggle.
(iv) It felt that this would alienate industrialists and divide the anti-imperial forces.
OR
Why did Gandhiji relaunch the Civil Disobedience Movement after the Second Round Table
Conference? Explain any three reasons.
Ans: (i) The negotiations with regard to India’s freedom broke down in the Second Round Table
Conference held at London.
(ii) Back in India, he discovered that the government had begun a new cycle of repression.
(iii) Ghaffar Khan and Jawaharlal Nehru were put to jail.
(iv) The Congress had been declared illegal.
(v) A series of measures had been imposed to prevent meetings, demonstrations and boycotts. In
such a situation Gandhi decided to relaunch the Civil Disobedience Movement.

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29. “No country can survive without international trade in the present Global world.” Explain the
statement.
Ans: (i) As the resources are space bound, no country can survive without international trade.
(ii) Export and import are the components of trade.
(iii) International trade helps in exchange of surplus goods with those of deficit countries
through foreign trade.
(iv) International trade helped India in increasing its productivity and improving the quality of
its products and then exporting the manufactured goods.
(v) International trade had also helped India to import recent technology to improve its
productivity and the quality of the product.
(vi) Government’s policy of globalisation and liberalisation had helped four folds in making its
place in the Global World.

SECTION – D
Questions 30 to 33 carry 5 marks each.
30. What are the various challenges faced by political parties?
Ans: A political party is a group of people who come together to contest elections and hold
power in the government. They agree on some policies and programmes for the society with a
view to promote collective good.
Main challenges before political parties:
(i) Lack of internal democracy: All over the world, there is a tendency of political parties
towards the concentration of power in one or few leaders at the top. Parties do not keep
membership register. They do not regularly hold organisational meetings. They do not conduct
interval elections regularly. Ordinary members of the party do not have sufficient information as
to what happens inside the party. As a result, the leaders assume greater power to make
decisions in the name of the party
(ii) Dynastic succession dynastic (family): A rule in which the family’s generation rules forever.
This is against the democracy. This is one of the major problems that political parties have to
confront with and is a hindrance for ordinary citizens, who aspire to join politics.
(iii) Money and muscle power: Rich people and companies who give funds to the parties tend to
have influence on the policies and decisions of the party.
(iv) Lack of meaningful choice: It means, in recent years, there has been a decline in the
ideological differences among parties in most parts of the world. Parties are no longer
significantly different. Sometimes people cannot even elect very different leaders either,
because the same set of leaders keep shifting from one party to another.
(v) Casteism and religion have always been challenges. People prefer to vote for the
representatives of their own caste and religion.
OR
What is a political party? How can the growing role of money and muscle power in political
parties be controlled? Suggest any three measures.
Ans: A political party is a group of people who come together to contest elections and hold
power in the government. A political party has three important components:
(i) Party Leadership
(ii) Party members
(iii) Party Followers
Political parties contest elections and occupy political offices to exercise political power.
The growing role of money and muscle power in political parties can be controlled in the
following ways:
(1) There should be state funding of elections.
(2) Rath yatras, rallies and processions should be banned.
(3) All types of elections should be held at the same time.
(4) It should be mandatory for every candidate contesting elections to file an affdavit giving
details of his/her property and criminal cases pending against him/ her if any.
(5) Political parties should hold their organisational elections and file their income tax returns.
(6) One-third seats should be reserved for women candidates.
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 (Any 3 of 6 points can be written to get full marks)

31. In situations with high risks, credit might create further problems for the borrower. Explain.
Ans: Another term for this state would be ‘debt-trap’. Whenever a person takes credit, it
involves an interest rate on the loan and if it is not paid back, then the borrower is forced to give
up his collateral or asset which he/she used as the guarantee, to the lender. For example, credit
taken by farmers for cultivation could create problems at some time. Basically, crop production
involves high costs on inputs such as HYV seeds, fertilisers, pesticides, irrigation, etc. Mainly
loan is taken by a farmer at the beginning of the season and it is repaid after the harvest. But in
some cases, failure of the crop results in impossible loan payment conditions. Then, in order to
repay the loan sometimes, they become bound to sell part of their lands, making their situation
worse than before. There are cases in India, where non repayment of loans leads to farmers
suicides, example, Maharashtra. Thus, it depends on various factors to conclude whether a
credit is useful or not.
OR
How does money solve the problem of double coincidence of wants? Explain with an example
of your own.
Ans: Double coincidence of wants is an essential feature, where goods are directly exchanged
without the use of money is also known as ‘Barter system’. By serving as a medium of
exchanges, money removes the need for double coincidence of wants and the difficulties
associated with the barter system. For example- a farmer no longer has to look for a shoe maker,
who will buy his cereals and at the same time sells him shoes. All he has to do is find a buyer
for his cereals. If he has exchanged his cereals for money, he can purchase any goods or
services which he needs to. This is because money acts as a medium of exchange.

32. Who hosted ‘Vienna Congress’ in 1815 ? Analyse the main changes brought by the ‘Vienna
Treaty.’
Ans: The main clauses of the Treaty of Vienna signed in 1815 were:
Vienna Congress: The Congress was hosted by the Austrian Chancellor “Duke Metternich”.
(i) The Bourbon dynasty which had been deposed during the French Revolution was restored to
power.
(ii) France lost the territories it had annexed under Napoleon.
(iii) A series of states were setup on the boundaries of France to prevent French extension in
future.
(iv) Kingdom of the Netherlands, included Belgium was setup.
(v) Prussia was given important new territories on its western frontiers.
OR
What conditions of Balkan areas led to World War I?
Ans: (i) As the different Slavic nationalities struggled to define their identity and independence,
the Balkan area became an area of intense conflict.
(ii) The Balkan states were fiercely jealous of each other and each hoped to gain more territory
at the expense of others.
(iii) During this period, there was intense rivalry among the European powers over trade and
colonies as well as army and naval might.
(iv) These rivalries were very evident in the way the Balkan problems unfolded.
(v) Each power—Russia, Germany, England, Austria-Hungry—was keen on countering the
hold of other powers over the Balkans and extending its own control over the area. This led to a
series of wars in the region and finally the First World War.

33. Suggest the initiatives taken by the government to ensure the increase in agricultural production.
Ans: (i) The right of inheritance has led to fragmentation of landholdings. Therefore,
collectivisation, consolidation of landholdings, cooperation and abolition of zamindari, etc. were
given priority to bring about institutional reforms in the country after independence.
(ii) The Green Revolution based on the use of package technology and White Revolution were
initiated to improve Indian agriculture.

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 (iii) Land development programme was initiated, which included provision for crop insurance
against famine, flood, cyclone, fire and disease, establishment of Grameen banks, cooperative
societies, etc.
(iv) Kissan credit cards, Personal Accident Insurance schemes were introduced for the benefit of
farmers.
(v) Special weather bulletins and agricultural programmes for farmers are run on the radio and
television.
(vi) To check the exploitation of farmers by speculators and middlemen, the government
announces minimum support price, remunerative and procurement prices for important crops.
OR
What type of climate is required for the production of sugarcane? What are the by-products of
sugarcane?
Ans: (i) It is a tropical as well as a subtropical crop.
(ii) It grows well in hot and humid climate.
(iii) It requires a temperature between 21°C to 27°C and an annual rainfall between 75 and 100
cm.
(iv) Irrigation is required in regions receiving low rainfall.
By-products: It is the main source of sugar, gur (jaggery), khandsari and molasses.

SECTION – E (Case Study Based Questions)

Questions 34 to 36 carry 4 marks each.

34. Case Study – 1

Read the source given below and answer the question that follows:
The French Revolution and the Idea of the Nation
Within the wide swathe of territory that came under his control, Napoleon set about introducing
many of the reforms that he had already introduced in France. Through a return to monarchy,
Napoleon had, no doubt, destroyed democracy in France, but in the administrative field, he had
incorporated revolutionary principles in order to make the whole system more rational and
efficient. The Civil Code of 1804 – usually known as the Napoleonic Code – did away with all
privileges based on birth, established equality before the law and secured the right to property.
This Code was exported to the regions under French control. In the Dutch Republic, in
Switzerland, in Italy and Germany, Napoleon simplified administrative divisions, abolished the
feudal system and freed peasants from serfdom and manorial dues. In the towns too, guild
restrictions were removed.
1. Who was Napoleon? [1]
2. What is the other name of Napoleonic – code? [1]
3. What reforms were introduced by Napoleon? [2]
Ans: 1. He was the Military dictator of France.
2. The civil-code of = 1804.
3. Established equality before law, did away with all privileges based on birth and secured right
to property, abolished feudal system, and freed peasants from serfdom and memorial dues, guild
restrictions were also removed.

35. Case Study – 2

Read the given extract and answer following questions.
Pipeline transport network is a new arrival on the transportation map of India. In the past, these
were used to transport water to cities and industries. Now, these are used for transporting crude
oil, petroleum products and natural gas from oil and natural gas fields to refineries, fertilizer
factories and big thermal power plants. Solids can also be transported through a pipeline when
converted into slurry. The far inland locations of refineries like Barauni, Mathura, Panipat and
gas-based fertilizer plants could be thought of only because of pipelines. Initial cost of laying
pipelines is high but subsequent running costs are minimal. It rules out trans-shipment losses or
delays. There are three important networks of pipeline transportation in the country.

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  From oil field in upper Assam to Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), via Guwahati, Barauni and
Prayagraj (Allahabad). It has branches from Barauni to Haldia, via Rajbandh, Rajbandh to
Maurigram and Guwahati to Siliguri.
 From Salaya in Gujarat to Jalandhar in Punjab, via Viramgam, Mathura, Delhi and Sonipat.
It has branches to connect Koyali (near Vadodara, Gujarat) Chakshu and other places.
 Gas pipeline from Hazira in Gujarat connects Jagdishpur in Uttar Pradesh, via Vijaipur in
Madhya Pradesh. It has branches to Kota in Rajasthan, Shahajahanpur, Babrala and other
places in Uttar Pradesh.
1. What are the uses of pipelines? [1]
2. Can solids be transported through a pipeline? [1]
3. What was the previous use of pipelines? [1]
4. Pipelines of oil fields in upper Assam to Kanpur go through which cities? [1]
Ans: 1. These are used for transporting crude oil, petroleum products and natural gas from oil
and natural gas fields to refineries, fertiliser factories and big thermal power plants.
2. Solids can also be transported through a pipeline when converted into slurry.
3. In the past, these were used to transport water to cities and industries.
4. It passes through Guwahati, Barauni and Prayagraj (Allahabad).

36. Case Study – 3

Read the given extract and answer following questions
The Supreme Court passed an order to reduce the influence of money and criminals. Now, it is
mandatory for every candidate who contests elections to file an AFFIDAVIT giving details of
his property and criminal cases pending against him. The new system has made a lot of
information available to the public. But there is no system of check if the information given by
the candidates is true. As yet we do not know if it has led to decline in the influence of the rich
and the criminals. The Election Commission passed an order making it necessary for political
parties to hold their organisational elections and file their income tax returns. The parties have
started doing so but sometimes it is mere formality. It is not clear if this step has led to greater
internal democracy in political parties. Besides these, many suggestions are often made to
reform political parties: A law should be made to regulate the internal affairs of political parties.
It should be made compulsory for political parties to maintain a register of its members, to
follow its own constitution, to have an independent authority, to act as a judge in case of party
disputes, to hold open elections to the highest posts. It should be made mandatory for political
parties to give a minimum number of tickets, about one-third, to women candidates. Similarly,
there should be a quota for women in the decision making bodies of the party
1. A recognised party is one that. [2]
2. An Affidavit signifies (Legal). [1]
3. One-third is the minimum number for which category to be included in the political party? [1]
Ans: 1. (i) Every part in the country has to register with the Election Commission.
(ii) The commission treats all the parties equally.
(iii) It offers some special facilities to large and established parties.
2. (i) is registered with the Election Commission of India.
(ii) is given a unique Election symbol.
(iii) gets some other facilities recognised by the Election Commission.
3. Signed document where a person makes a sworn statement regarding his or her antecedents.
4. Women

SECTION – F (Map Skill Questions) – 2 + 3 = 5

37. (a) Two features A and B are marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify these
features with the help of the following informations and write their correct names on the lines
marked near them:
(i) The place where the Jallianwalla Bagh incident took place.
(ii) The place where Gandhiji organised ‘Satyagraha’ in favour of cotton mill workers.

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 (b) Locate and label any four of the following with appropriate symbols on the same given
political outline map of India:
(i) Tehri - Dam
(ii) Indore - Cotton Textile Industrial Centre
(iii) Vijaynagar - Iron and Steel Plant
(iv) Noida - Software Technology Park

Ans: Answers of Part (a) and Part (b) are mentioned in Map.

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