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Sample/Pre-Board Paper 4, Class X Term 1 Exam Nov -Dec 2021, Social Science (087), Time: 90 Minutes, General Instructions:, 1. The question paper contains four sections., 2. Section A has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions., 3. Section B has 22 questions. Attempt any 18 questions., 4. Section C has 12 questions (Case based). Attempt any 5 questions per case., 5. Section D contains 2 Map based questions. Attempt both the questions., 6. All questions carry equal marks., 7. There is no negative marking., , Maximum Marks : 40, , Section A, Attempt any 20 out of 24 questions., 1., , Sorrieu’s vision of society which is so idealistic that is, unlikely to exist is called ____., (a) Utopian, (b) Absolutist, (c) Democratic, (d) Conservatist, , 2., , Who led the famous Expedition of the Thousand to, South Italy?, (a) Giuseppe Garibaldi, (b) Mazzini, (c) Metternich, (d) Ottoman, , 3., , 4., , 5., , What were the consequences of the July revolution of, 1830 ?, (a) A constitutional monarchy with Louis Philippe at, its head was installed in France, (b) Uprising in Brussels took place which led to, Belgium breaking away from the United Kingdom, of the Netherlands, (c) Both a and b, (d) None of the above, Which of the following treaty recognised Greece as an, independent nation?, (a) Vienna Treaty of 1815, (b) Constantinople Treaty, (c) Diplomatic Treaty of Sardenia Piedmont, (d) None of these, In which of the countries, the ‘slash and burn’, agriculture is known as ‘Roca’ ?, (a) Brazil, (b) Indonesia, (c) Central Africa, (d) All of the above, , 6., , High yielding variety of seeds and use of chemical, fertilisers are widely found in ____., (a) shifting cultivation, (b) sedentary intensive farming, (c) Commercial farming, (d) mixed farming, , 7., , Rubber requires, (a) Moist and humid climate, (b) Temperature above 25°C, (c) Rain fall of more than 200cm, (d) All of these, , 8., , Sri Lankan government followed preferential policies, for Sinhalas in ____., (a) Government jobs, (b) University positions, (c) Both (a) and (b), (d) None of the above, , 9., , Who does not elect the Community Government in, Belgium?, (a) Dutch speaking people, (b) French speaking people, (c) German speaking people, (d) Sinhala leaders, , 10. Earlier, the idea of power-sharing has emerged in, opposition to ____., (a) Democracy, (b) Dictatorship, (c) Monarchy, (d) the principle of authoritarian Undivided political, power

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(a) The state governments are not subordinate to the, Central Government., (b) The state governments are subordinate to the, Central Government., (c) The state governments have no say before the, central Government., (d) The state govt can contradict the Central, government., 12. Which arrangement is called the system of checks and, balances?, (a) Horizontal power sharing, (b) vertical power sharing, (c) executive power sharing, (d) judiciary power sharing, 13. Prudential reasons of power sharing are ____., (a) The stability of political order, (b) To reduce the possibility of conflict between social, groups, (c) A fair share to minority, (d) All of these, 14. What are the dual objectives of the federal system?, (a) To promote unity of the country and to, accommodate regional diversity, (b) To disturb powers and funds to the central, government, (c) to provide facilities and job to the citizens of the, country, (d) to ensure that the power would be transferred, from the state to the central government, 15. What was the name of independent India between, August 15 1947 to January 26 1950 before it became, the republic of India this question is required ?, (a) The Dominion of India, (b) The constitution of India, (c) The government of India, (d) The prime minister of India, 16. Which one of the following is not an important feature, of federalism?, (a) Each level of government has its own area of, Jurisdiction., (b) The fundamental provisions of the constitution, cannot be changed unilaterally by any one level of, government., (c) Government has two or more than two levels., (d) Courts have the power to change the constitution., 17. To get more ____ industrialists may want more, dams., (a) electricity, (b) water, (c) raw material, (d) all of these, , because its per capita income in 2017 was US$ 1820, per annum., (a) low-income countries, (b) low middle income, (c) rich countries, (d) none of these, 19. What would be the development goals of a farmer who, depend only on rain for growing crops?, (a) Inundational canal, (b) Timely rain, (c) Better irrigation facility, (d) Hand pumps, 20. Which of the following, underemployed?, (a) Industrial, (b) Services, (c) Agricultural, (d) None of these, , sectors, , in, , India, , are, , 21. Share of agriculture and their allied products in total, export is about ____ as per 2011-12., (a) 60%, (b) 65%, (c) 10%, (d) 75%, 22. What is the secondary sector?, (a) production of a good by exploiting natural, resources, (b) activities in which natural products are changed, into other forms through ways of manufacturing, (c) activities, by themselves, do not produce a good, but they are an aid or support for the production, process., (d) Mineral excavation, 23. There are many activities that are undertaken by, directly using natural, resources. Which of the, following is the example of this activity?, (a) The cultivation of cotton, (b) Spin yarn and weave cloth from cotton, (c) Sugar or gur, (d) Use of bricks to make houses, 24. What is the contribution of industries in India’s GDP?, (a) 19%, (b) 27%, (c) 39%, (d) 46%

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Section B, Attempt any 18 out of 22 questions., 25. Choose the correct statement about the image given, bellow., , 29. Choose the incorrect matched option from column A, and B., Column A, , (a) This image was painted by artist Lorenz Clasen., (b) This image was painted by artist Julius Hübner, (c) Germania guarding the Rhine was the title of this, painting., (d) Philip Veit, was the artist who have made this, painting., 26. Identify the event• The first clear expression of nationalism in France., • The transfer of sovereignty from the monarchy to, a body of French citizen., • A new French Flag, the tricolour was chosen to, replace the former royal standards, • The liberation of the people of Europe from, despotism., (a) Unification of Germany, (b) Greek struggle for independence, (c) French Revolution 1789, (d) Revolutions in Europe, 27. Identify the crop• Second most important cereal crop of India., • Is main food crop in north and north-western part, of country., • is a rabi crop., • Requires 50-70 cm of annual rainfall evenly, distributed over the growing season., (a) Wheat, (b) Maize, (c) Jowar, (d) Bajra, 28. Identify the institution • It resolves disputes between the states and state, and centre., • It interprets the constitution., • It acts like an empire and decides neutrally., (a) Media, (b) Executive, (c) Umpire, (d) Judiciary, , Column B, , (a), , Frederic Sorrieu, , A british artist, , (b), , Wolfe Tone, , Struggled for Ireland, , (c), , Lord Byron, , An english poet, , (d), , Karol Karpinski, , A, polish, composer, , music, , 30. With reference to the cause of Silesian Weavers, consider the following statements-1. The cause of the silesian weavers uprising was the, contractors cheating on the weavers., 2. The contractors who supplied the weavers raw, materials and gave order for finished materials, reduced the payments of the weavers., Which one of the above statements is/are correct?, (a) 1 only, (b) 2 only, (c) Both 1 and 2, (d) Neither 1 nor 2, 31. Which of the following statements are correct in a, Holding together federation?, 1. A large country divides its power between, constituent states and the national government., 2. The Central government tends to be more, powerful vis-a-vis the States., 3. All the constituent states usually have equal, powers., 4. Constituent states have unequal powers., Which of the above statements are correct?, (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4, (b) 1 and 4, (c) 2 and 3, (d) 1, 2 and 4, 32. Consider the following statements about the ethnic, composition of Sri Lanka:, A. Major social groups are the Sinhala- speaking, (74%) and Tamil-speaking (18%)?, B. Among the Tamils, there are two sub-groups, Sri, Lankan Tamils and Indian Tamils., C. There are about 7% Christians, who are both, Tamil and Sinhala., D. Most of the Sinhala-speaking are Hindus or, Muslims and most of the Tamil-speaking are, Buddhists., Which of the above statements are correct?, (a) A, B, C, (b) A, B, D, (c) B, C, D, (d) A, B, C, D

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33. Assertion : The issue of extending political rights, to women was a controversial one within the liberal, movement., Reason : Women were considered more superior and, independent of men by the society, because of their, enthusiastic performance in liberal movement., (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., , 38. Assertion : A small town has a high rate of robbery;, however, a locality in this town has well- maintained, law and order., Reason : The people in the locality are aware of, the importance of having security guards, and they, collectively pay to have the security guards in the, locality., (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., , 34. Assertion : Land is a natural resource of utmost, importance., Reason : Land can be used for various purposes., (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., , 39. Complete the following table with correct information, regarding BMI. Select the correct option for A and B., , 35. Assertion : apple food crop in India is rice and requires, less rain., Reason : Our country is the fourth largest producer of, rice in the world., (a) Both assertion and reason are correct and reason, is the correct explanation for assertion, (b) Both assertion and reason are correct and reason, is not the correct explanation for assertion, (c) Assertion is correct but reason is incorrect, (d) Both assertion and reason are incorrect, 36. Assertion : There was a feeling of alienation among, Sri Lankan Tamils., Reason : The Sri Lankan government denied them, equal political rights and discriminated against them, in getting jobs and other opportunities., (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., 37. Assertion : Zilla Parishad Chairperson is the political, head of the zilla parishad., Reason : Mayor is the head of municipalities., (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., , BMI, , How to BMI, of, a BMI of a, calculate person who is person who, undernourished is overweight, , Body Mass A - ?, Index, , (a) A-Divide, square of, (b) A-Divide, square of, (c) A-Divide, square of, (d) A-Divide, square of, , less than 18.5, , B-?, , the weight of a person (in kg) by the, the height (in metres) B-less than 25, the weight of a person (in gram) by the, the height (in metres) B-More than 25, the weight of a person (in kg) by the, the height (in metres) B-More than 25, the weight of a person (in kg) by the, the height (in metres) B-More than 50, , 40. Arrange the following as PER CAPITA INCOME of, these STATES (from high to low):, 1. Goa, 2. Haryana, 3. Kerala, 4. Bihar, (a) 1, 2, 3, 4, (b) 4, 3, 2, 1, (c) 1, 3, 4, 2, (d) 3, 4, 2, 1, 41. Arrange the following steps of ‘Jhumming cultivation”, in correct sequence., 1. Burning the felled trees., 2. clear a patch of land., 3. Fallowing., 4. Planting and harvesting., (a) 1, 2, 3, 4, (b) 3, 2, 1, 4, (c) 2, 1, 3, 4, (d) 2, 1, 4, 3

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42. Which one of the following sectors is the largest, employer in India?, , (a), (b), (c), (d), , 44. In India, the share of agriculture in GDP has declined, at a very fast rate in the recent years. This is due to, ____., (a) lack of diversification of rural economy, (b) slow growth in the prices of agriculture, commodities, (c) saturation of employment opportunities in the, agriculture sector, (d) very slow growth rate of agriculture and a fast, rate of growth of other sectors, 45. How has it become possible to grow rice in areas, of less rainfall such as Punjab, Haryana and western, Uttar Pradesh and parts of Rajasthan?, (a) availability of cheap labour, (b) development of canals irrigation and tube-wells, (c) fertile soil, (d) development of the transport network, , Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, IT sector, , 43. Assume there are four families in a country. The, average per capita income of these families is <5000., If the income of three families is <4000, <7000 and <, 3000 respectively, what is the income of the fourth, family?, (a) <7500, (b) <3000, (c) <2000, (d) <6000, , 46. Choose the incorrect statement(a) Usually a federation has two levels of governments, (b) Both the levels of governments enjoy theirs powers, independent of one another, (c) In a federal system, a state government has powers, of its own, (d) In a federal system, the state government is, answerable to the central government, , Section C, Attempt any 5 out of 6 questions in each of the Case based questions., Read the source given below and answer any 5 of, the 6 questions that follow by choosing the most, appropriate option :, Ernst Renan, ‘What is a Nation?’ In a lecture, delivered at the University of Sorbonne in 1882, the, French philosopher Ernst Renan (1823-92) outlined, his understanding of what makes a nation. The lecture, was subsequently published as a famous essay entitled, ‘Qu’est-ce qu’une nation?’ (‘What is a Nation?’). In, this essay Renan criticises the notion suggested by, others that a nation is formed by a common language,, race, religion, or territory: ‘A nation is the culmination, of a long past of endeavours, sacrifice and devotion., A heroic past, great men, glory, that is the social, capital upon which one bases a national idea. To have, common glories in the past, to have a common will in, the present, to have performed great deeds together,, to wish to perform still more, these are the essential, conditions of being a people. A nation is therefore, a large-scale solidarity ... Its existence is a daily, plebiscite ... A province is its inhabitants; if anyone, has the right to be consulted, it is the inhabitant., A nation never has any real interest in annexing or, holding on to a country against its will. The existence, , of nations is a good thing, a necessity even. Their, existence is a guarantee of liberty, which would be lost, if the world had only one law and only one master., 47. A nation is the culmination of a long past of, (a) Sacrifice, (b) Endeavours, (c) Devotion, (d) All of these, 48. What does a nation guarantee to its citizens?, (a) Happiness, (b) Liberty, (c) Wealth, (d) Health, 49. Ernst Renan was a ____ philosopher., (a) British, (b) American, (c) Japanese, (d) French

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50. What is/are the essential condition/s of being a, people?, (a) To have common glories in the past, (b) To have performed great deeds together, (c) To have a common will in the present, (d) All of these, , 53. Name the soil which is being described in the above, paragraph, (a) Black soil, (b) Alluvial soil, (c) Laterite soil, (d) Forest soil, , 51. Who delivered the lecture at the University of, Sorbonne in 1882?, (a) The German philosopher Ernst Renan, (b) The French philosopher Ernst Renan, (c) The Italian philosopher Ernst Renan, (d) The Greek philosopher Ernst Renan, , 54. The soil mentioned in the para is ____, (a) Very dry, (b) Rocky, (c) Very fertile, (d) Red in colour, , 52. How are nations formed according to Ernest Renan?, (a) A nation is formed by a common language, race,, religion or territory., (b) To form a nation social capital, common glories, are not necessary., (c) A nation is formed by deeds of the present., (d) To form a nation, social capital, common glories, and deeds of the past and common will are, necessary, Read the source given below and answer any 5 of, the 6 questions that follow by choosing the most, appropriate option :, This is the most widely spread and important Soil. In, fact, the entire northern plains are made of alluvial, soil. These have been deposited by three important, Himalayan river systems– the Indus, the Ganga and, the Brahmaputra. These soils also extend in Rajasthan, and Gujarat through a narrow corridor Alluvial soil is, also found in the eastern coastal plains particularly in, the deltas of the Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna, and the Kaveri river. The alluvial soil consists of, various proportions of sand, silt and clay. As we move, inlands towards the river valleys, soil particles appear, some what bigger in size. In the upper reaches of the, river valley i.e. near the place of the break of slope,, the soils are coarse. Such soils are more common in, piedmont plains such as Duars, Chos and Terai., , 55. This soil is mainly good for cultivation of, (a) Sugar cane, (b) Paddy, (c) Wheat, (d) All of the above, 56. This soil is found in, (a) Northern coastal plains, (b) Eastern coastal plains, (c) Southern coastal plains, (d) Western coastal plains, 57. Why alluvial soil is considered the most important, soil?, (a) Because it is very fertile., (b) Because it is ideal for growing cotton., (c) Because it has fine particles., (d) Because it needs no fertilizer., 58. Allivial soil is ideal for the growth of which of the, following crops?, (a) Sugarcane, (b) Wheat, (c) Pulse crops, (d) All of the above

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Section D, Attempt both the Map based questions., 59. Identify the type of soil which is found in the region, marked as A., , (a), (b), (c), (d), , Black soil, Forest and mountainous soil, Red and Yellow soil, Arid soil, , 60. Identify the state marked as A on the map which is, major producer of rubber., , (a), (b), (c), (d), , Punjab, Karnataka, West Bengal, Kerala

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SAMPLE PAPER - 4 Answer Key, Paper, Q. no., , Correct, Option, , Chapter, no, , Question Bank, Q. no., , Paper, Q. no., , Correct, Option, , Chapter, no, , Question Bank, Q. no., , 1., , (a), , 1, , 8, , 32., , (a), , 4, , 97, , 2., , (a), , 1, , 22, , 33., , (c), , 1, , 359, , 3., , (c), , 1, , 47, , 34., , (a), , 2, , 160, , 4., , (b), , 1, , 234, , 35., , (c), , 3, , 239, , 5., , (a), , 3, , 2, , 36., , (a), , 4, , 162, , 6., , (c), , 3, , 17, , 37., , (b), , 5, , 242, , 7., , (d), , 3, , 93, , 38., , (a), , 6, , 267, , 8., , (c), , 4, , 22, , 39., , (c), , 6, , 275, , 9., , (d), , 4, , 32, , 40., , (a), , 6, , 277, , 10., , (d), , 4, , 54, , 41., , (d), , 3, , 256, , 11., , (a), , 4, , 62, , 42., , (a), , 7, , 230, , 12., , (a), , 4, , 71, , 43., , (d), , 6, , 55, , 13., , (d), , 4, , 77, , 44., , (d), , 7, , 156, , 14., , (a), , 5, , 24, , 45., , (b), , 3, , 47, , 15., , (a), , 5, , 53, , 46., , (d), , 5, , 9, , 16., , (d), , 5, , 121, , 47., , (d), , 1, , 439, , 17., , (a), , 6, , 4, , 48., , (b), , 1, , 440, , 18., , (b), , 6, , 23, , 49., , (d), , 1, , 441, , 19., , (c), , 6, , 63, , 50., , (d), , 1, , 442, , 20., , (c), , 7, , 186, , 21., , (c), , 7, , 149, , 22., , (b), , 7, , 5, , 51., , (b), , 1, , 443, , 23., , (a), , 7, , 35, , 52., , (d), , 1, , 444, , 24., , (b), , 7, , 134, , 53., , (b), , 2, , 204, , 25., , (b), , 1, , 388, , 54., , (c), , 2, , 205, , 26., , (c), , 1, , 373, , 55., , (b), , 2, , 206, , 27., , (a), , 3, , 251, , 56., , (b), , 2, , 207, , 28., , (d), , 5, , 251, , 57., , (a), , 2, , 208, , 29., , (a), , 1, , 338, , 58., , (d), , 2, , 209, , 30., , (c), , 1, , 347, , 59., , (b), , 8, , 3, , 31., , (d), , 5, , 202, , 60., , (d), , 8, , 7