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“21. 4.08 Pet, , 7, , , , &, ©, S, e, , MODERN PUBLIC SCHOOL, , SUBIECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE PRE-BOARD(TERM '), SESSION 2021-2022, , , , , , , , Dee a |, , CLASS X, TIME:90 min. MM.AQ ©, - ‘ &, The Question Paper contains four sectors. s, fil) Section & has 24 questions, Attempt any 20 quastiogs. ‘ 2, {iii) Sentian B has 22 questions. Atemet any 18 questions. we =, {iv) Section G has 12 questions (Case based). Attempt any 6 questions porcasg. ~ ~ ws b, , (¥) Section D contains 2 Map based queations, Attempt bpath'the questions., , (vi) All quactions carry equal marks, {vil} There is no negative marking, , , , , , , , SECTION -A, (Attempt any 20 owt of 24 Questions), 1. The French revolution redin, fay 1788 {b) 1789, fe) 1790 (da) 1791, , -2. What was the theme of the printings of ’rederic Sorrieu?, , (b) Socialism, , {d) None of the above, , anges in the political and material world of, , , , (a) Dermneracy, (c} Capitalism, 3. What emerged as « forve which brought shout sweeping chi, irope in the nineteenth century?, , moe of the nation state. (b) The multi-national dynastic empire., ict) Absolute monarchy:, , , , , , {el Territoriakstate., , 4. Who headed the Vienria Congress of 1815?, fa) The Austrian Chancellor Duke Mettern, ¢b) The German Chaneellor Duke Metternich., fc} The Australian Chancellor Duke Metternich., , (d) The French Chancellor Duke Metternich., , that God had intended nations to be the natural units of mankind., {b) Napoleon, {d) Lenin, , ‘the most dangerous enemy of social order’ by Duke Metternich?, (b) Karol Kurpinski i, , , , , , , , , , fc} Craseppe Mazaini, 6. Who among the following was described as, (a) Louis Philippe, , , , {c} Guiseppe Mazzini {d) Johan Gottfried, 7. Tr which one of the following states is terrace cultivation practised?, {a} Punjab {b) Haryana, {d) Uttarakhand, , ic} Plains of Uttur Pradesh, 8. Whick one of the following is a biotic resource?, (a) Land (b) Water, , (¢) Human beings (a) Rocks, 9, Resources which are surveyed andl their quantity and quality have’, known as; 7 F, {a) potential resources. (b) stock, t, (c) developed resources. (d) reserves., 40. Which one of the following, fibre crops is also known as "golden fibre"?, {a) Cotton (b) Jute, {c} Hemp (d) Natural silk, 11. Identify the region where ‘slash and burn’ agriculture or “jhumming” is practised in India, =, {a) North-Eastern region. (b) North-Western region. he se, (c) South-Eastern region. (d) South-Westem region. ; =, 12. Which one of the following, describes a system of agriculture where a single crop is grown on & darge ar Pe, {a) Shifting agriculture (b) Plantation agriculture 3, (d) Intensive agriculture “, , (jdtricbenlats
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~, sons a majority in Brussels? !, 13. Which ethnic group cons tituted a majority erent wpulleg, , (a) French speaking (d) English speaking, , (c) German speaking ;, Jesirable because it helps to:, , , , ea of conflicts,, , , , 14, Power sharing (b) reduce poseibiliti, , , , (a) iIncrea ressure on government, ial, (a) increase p! — re uae beccle (d) increase percentage of = setae. 5 4, i . é ie i ype of pF ance, 45, In Sri Lanka the democratically elected government Siar which typ Bi, {a) Community (b) Federa, {d) Prudential, , a holding together federation?, , , , , , Lone of the following countries is an example of, (b) USA, , Australia, (c) Switzerland (d) Spain aa, / ; ite List?, 17. Under the federal system in India which one of the following subjects come under the Sta, (a) Foreign affairs (b) Banking, (c) Police (d) Communication F ;, vernment, which one of the following statements is true regarding the, , , , 18. As per language policy of Indian G, status of Hindi language?, (2) Only Hindi is our National language., , (b) Hindi is the official language., (c) Hindi has been accepted as the mother tongue of all the IndiAns, |, , {@) None of the above., 19, The development goal for # girl fram a rich family is:, (a) to get more days of work. (b) to get as much freedom as her brother gets., , {c} to get electricity (d) to get better wages., 20, What does infant mortality rate indicate?, , (a) Literate population in the 7 and above age:, (b) The number of children that die before the age of one year as 4 proportion of 1000 live children., , (c) The total number of children attending the school., (d) The number of children born ina year., 21, Development of a country can generally be determined by:, (a) its per capita income (b) its average literacy level ., {c) heatth status of its people {d) all the above. :, 22. Which of the following is not true with respect to organised sector?, (a) This sector follows government rules and regulations., (b) The team of employment 4lare regular., (c) People get regular monthly salary. |, (d) There is no provision of overtime, paid leave, holidays etc, 23. The major objective of implementing NREGA 2005 was to:, (a) increase crop productivity., (b) make lazy people work., (c) provide employment to those who are able to workand also guarantee employment for 100 days ina year., , (d) provide unemployment allowances to rural women,, 24. The goods which are used either for final consumption or for capital formation are called, , (a) Intermediate goods (b) Final goods, (c)'Gross domestic product (d) Organised sector
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SECTION - 6B, (Attempt any 18 out of 22 questions), 25. In the questi i oie ‘ ,, ag questions Riven below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the, ements and chose the correct option, Options; *, (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),, (6) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong,, (a) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct., Assertion (A) : Culture played an important role in creating the idea of the nation., Reason (R) : Weavers in Silesia had led a revolt against contractors who supplied raw material and gave, them orders for finished textiles but drastically reduced their payments., , (a) Only (a) {) Only (b}, {c) Both (a} and (b) {d) Neither {a) nor (b), 26. Which of the following aspects best signifies this image of Germania?, (a) Revenge and Vengeance (b) Folk and Cultural Tourism, {c) Austerity and Asceticism {d) Heroism and Justice, , 27. Who amongst the following Italian Teaders was neither a revolutionary nor a, demuocrat?, , (a) Mazzini (b) Cavour, (c) Garibaldi (a) Victor Emmanuel-I1, 28. Who was proclaimed the king of LJnited Ttaly in 1861?, (a) Guiseppe Mazzini (hb) King Vietor Emmanuel - fl, {c) William I {d) Johann Gottfried, , 29. Which of the following was a part of the Napoleonic Code?, @) The feudal system was abolished,, (ii) Guild restrictions were removed,, ii) Weights and measures were standardised., {iv) A common national currency was introduced., fe) Only (i) and (ii) {b} Only (ii) and (iii), {c) Only (iii) and (iv) {d) All the above., 30. Who headed the Vienna Conpress of 18157, {a) Austrian Chancellor Duke Metter ich (>) German Chancellor Duke Metternich, {c) Australian Chancellor Duke Metternich {d) French Chancellor Duke Metternich,, 31. Match the columns., , , , , , , , , , , , , , Column A I Column B, (@) Black soil (1) Western Rajasthan, (@) Alluvial soil (2) Himalayan Region, (ai) Arid soil {3} Northern Pains, (iv) Forest soil {4) Maharashtra, x |, (3), Gd), did), Gv)e) |, , {b) (@) (2), Gi) (4), (8) (3), iv) GQ), OM), GG, GO), Ge) |, , @Mad, GG), Gi), wd), , 32. In which of the following countries the ‘slash and burn’ agriculture is known as ‘Roca’? |, (a) Brazil (b) Indonesia, (c) Central Africa (d) Allof the above ‘ |, , 33. On the basis of the following features identify the correct option, (i) It is one of the main raw material for the cotton textile., (ii) It grows well in drier parts of the black cotton soil of the Decean Plateau., (iii) 210 frost free days and bright sun shine,, fa) acer <b) Jute, {c) Wheat (d) Rice
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1 marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R),, 34. In the questions given below, there are two statement’, statements and chose the correct option, Options oh, Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) Is the correct explanation Of, 4) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explana’, , is wrong, , (a, b) Both (, , (A) ts correct but, , , , , , 8 correct, , , , y of resource acrose, , (cd) (A) is wrong but (R, jentification and inventor’, , since planning, sce planning involves planning structure,, , is an easy process in India, id, , , , , Assertion (A): F, Reason (R) : Ree, , the regions, (a) Only @ (b) Only (6) ¥, ©) Both (a) and (b) (d) Neither (a) nor (b) r saiowe, + codes given, a. Consider the following two statements on power sharing and select the answer using the, , , , , + sharing is good for democracy,, i) Ithelps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups., dof these statements are true and false?, , , , Whic, a e but (ii) is false (b) Both (i) and (ii) are true, ) Both (i) and (ii) are false (d) (i) is false but (ii) is true., 36. Which major social group constituted the largest share in population of Sn Lanka?, a) Sinhalas (b) Sri Lankan Tamils, (d) Muslims =;, , ic) Indian Tamils, Power sharing helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between ......, (b) Political groups, , (a) Social groups, ic) Tyranny groups (d) Minority groups, 38. In case of any dispute about the division of powers:, , (a) the High Courts and District Courts make a decision., (&) the High Courts. make a decision, (c) the Supreme Court makes a decision., , (d) the High Courts and the Supreme Court make a decision,, 39. Both the Union and the State governments can make laws on the subjects mentioned in the:, , {a) Union list. (b) State list., {c) Concurrent list {d) None of these., 40. At which level of government seats are reserved for women in India?, (a) Rajya Sabha (b) Local government bodies, {(c) Lok Sabha (d) State legislative assemblies, , 41. How would you calculate Body Mass Index?, (a) Dividing the weight by the square of the height. :, (b) Dividing the height by weight., (©) Dividing the weight by height., , (d) Adding height to the weight of the person., resources are those which will get exhausted after years of use., , (a) Renewable (b) Non-renewable, (c) Both (a) and (b) (d) Neither (a) nor (b), 43. Per capita income is calculated in dollars because:, , (a) all countries can be compared easily., , (b) USA holds a dominating position., , (c) dollar is the only reliable currency in the world,, , (d) dollars are easily convertible., 44, In the questions given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the, , statements and chose the correct option., , OPTIONS:, , (a) Both (A) and (I) 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). rit, , (c) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong., , 424A) 19 rong but (R) is correct,, , Assertion (A) : Primary sector is the largest employer., , Reason (R) : Ic includes all those occupation which are related to man’s natural environment like farming,, , animal rearing, mining, etc., , , , 42
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0 States ky ~, ments marked as S-1 and SHI select the most appropriate answer, , (b) Both Sand S-TTare false:, (d) 5-1 is false but S-1is trae, argest employer, , , , Services came under this se, : 5 % ector, (ii) it helps in the development of the Primary and secondary sectors, , , , (a) Only {i} is true, (¢) Both () ana (i) : uber Ravi, P ? i) nor, One SECTION - c, mpt any 5 out of 6 questions in each of the case based Questions), Case Study —1, , , , , , , , Read the so, fide cee ee below and answer the questions that follows by choosing the most appropriate option,, to the GDP i a arg agriculture. Around 70% of people depend on it for their livelihood. It contributes 389, bgucnine acres = Co ericulture provides foodgrains as weil as raw materials. According (o 1980-91 survey,, aes! 7 earch : = a =DP was 3.6% which was raised to 4% in 2002-07 but it decreased in 1992-2001 and registered, ee ttely affected the economy of the country. Goverment took measures & overcome this problem to, emmuse: agriculture so that productivity can be increased. Despite being a leading producer af rice, rubber,, Sugar, Spices, cotton and other materials, india is stil] an economically weak country. But green revolution and, Senetic engineering playedtcrucial role in increasing the GDP. ; 5, , , , , , , , QUESTIONS 47. What is the Primary activity of Indian population? <, {a} Industry {b) Agriculture., (c) Defence (4) Technology, , 48. Whatis the new methodology to increase productivity?, fa} White revolution {b) Green revolution », {c} Commercialisation {d) Ginbalisation, , 49. What is GDP?, (a) Gross Domestic Profit fb) Gross Domestic Prochuct, , {c] Gross Domestic Productivity (dj Gross Development Profit, 50. How much Agriculture contributes to Indian economy?, , (a) 40% iby 70%, (c) 38% {iy 13%,, , 51. What was the share of agriculture in GDP in 1992?, (a) 3.6% (3.3% - {, (ce) 3/2% (a) 31/%, , §2. Indian economy is based on ............, , , , (a) Agriculture , (b) Industry, {c) Defence (@) Technology, Case Study —2, , , , , , , , Read the source given below and answer the questions that follows by choosing the most appropriate option., The idea of power sharing has emerged in opposition to notions of undivided political power. Fora long time it was, believed that all the powers of a government must reside in one person or of persons located at the one place,, It was felt thatif the power to decide is dispersed, it would not be possible to take the quick decisions and to enforce, them. But these notions have changed with the emergence of democracy. One basic principle of the mocracy that people are the source of all the political powers. Ina democracy, people rule themselves through institutions «, self government. Ina good democratic government, due respect is given to diverse the groups and views Laity,, in a society. Everyone has a voice in shaping of the public policies, Therefore, it follows that in a democracy, , political forms of power sharing should be distributed among as many citizens as possible_, QUESTIONS: i, 53. The basic principle of the democracy Wi pesrsttins, (a) people are the source of all political powers. *, (b) nation have changed with the emergence of democracy., (cl power of a government reside in the one person, id ) 1 feduce Ounflict befveen the social groups.
