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MOCK TEST - 03
CLASS: X SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE (087)
TIME: 3 HOURS MAX. MARKS: 80
General Instructions:
  1. The question paper has 38 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
  2. The question paper is divided into Four Sections:
        Section A: History (Q. No. 1 to 9).
        Section B: Geography (Q. No. 10 to 19).
        Section C: Political Science (Q. No. 20 to 29).
        Section D: Economics (Q. No. 30 to 38).
  3. Questions carrying 1 Mark are MCQs/Objective type questions.
  4. Questions carrying 2 Marks are Very Short Answer Type Questions (Answer in approx. 40 words).
  5. Questions carrying 3 Marks are Short Answer Type Questions (Answer in approx. 60 words).
  6. Questions carrying 4 Marks are Case-Based Questions.
  7. Questions carrying 5 Marks are Long Answer Type Questions (Answer in approx. 120 words).
  8. Map based questions are in Section A (History - 2 Marks) and Section B (Geography - 3 Marks).
  9. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in few questions.
SECTION A : HISTORY (20 MARKS)
1.
Identify the correct statement with regard to the 'Zollverein':
(a) It was a coalition of Prussian states formed to manage foreign affairs. (b) It was a customs union formed in 1834 at the initiative of Prussia. (c) It was a trade union formed by French revolutionaries. (d) It was a secret society formed by Giuseppe Mazzini.
1
2.
Which of the following newspapers was started by Bal Gangadhar Tilak?
(a) Hindu (b) Kesari (c) Sudharak (d) Pratap
1
3.
Who among the following said, "Printing is the ultimate gift of God and the greatest one"?
(a) Martin Luther (b) Johann Gutenberg (c) Roman Catholic Church (d) Erasmus
1
4.
Assertion (A): Mahatma Gandhi decided to call off the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1931.
Reason (R): Violence broke out in different parts of the country, especially after the arrest of Abdul Ghaffar Khan.
(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.
1
5.
Mention the two main destinations of Indian indentured labour migrants during the 19th century.
2
6.
"The print culture created the conditions within which French Revolution occurred." Support the statement with three suitable arguments.
3
7.
Describe the process of Unification of Italy. Who were the main architects of this unification?
OR
"The first clear expression of nationalism came with the 'French Revolution' in 1789." Analyze the measures and practices introduced by the French revolutionaries to create a collective identity.
5
8.
Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:
"On 6 April 1930, Mahatma Gandhi reached Dandi and ceremonially violated the law, manufacturing salt by boiling sea water. This marked the beginning of the Civil Disobedience Movement... As the movement spread, foreign cloth was boycotted, and liquor shops were picketed. Peasants refused to pay revenue and chaukidari taxes, village officials resigned, and in many places forest people violated forest laws."
(8.1) Which event marked the beginning of the Civil Disobedience Movement? (1)
(8.2) Why did peasants refuse to pay revenue? (1)
(8.3) How was this movement different from the Non-Cooperation Movement? (2)
4
9.
Map Skill Based Question:
Two places A and B have been marked on the given outline map of India.
(A) The place where the Indian National Congress Session was held in September 1920.
(B) The place where the Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place.
Identify them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them.
2
SECTION B : GEOGRAPHY (20 MARKS)
10.
In which of the following states is 'Black Soil' predominantly found?
(a) Jammu and Kashmir (b) Maharashtra (c) Rajasthan (d) Jharkhand
1
11.
Which one of the following minerals is a fossil fuel?
(a) Gold (b) Mica (c) Coal (d) Copper
1
12.
Which crop is known as the 'Golden Fibre' of India?
(a) Silk (b) Cotton (c) Jute (d) Hemp
1
13.
Which one of the following industries is an example of a 'Joint Sector Industry'?
(a) BHEL (b) TISCO (c) Oil India Ltd (OIL) (d) Bajaj Auto Ltd
1
14.
Which mode of transport provides door-to-door service?
(a) Railways (b) Roadways (c) Pipelines (d) Waterways
1
15.
"Consequences of environmental degradation do not respect national or state boundaries." Justify the statement with an example.
2
16.
"Agriculture and industry move hand in hand." Explain this statement with three suitable examples.
3
17.
Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:
"India has vast potential for solar energy. It is estimated that about 20 MW per sq. km per annum can be generated... Solar energy is becoming popular in rural and remote areas. The largest solar power plant of India is located at Madhapur, near Bhuj, where solar energy is used to sterilise milk cans. It is expected that the use of solar energy will be able to minimise the dependence of rural households on firewood and dung cakes..."
(17.1) Why is solar energy considered a non-conventional source of energy? (1)
(17.2) Where is the largest solar power plant located in India? (1)
(17.3) How will the use of solar energy benefit rural households? (2)
4
18.
Suggest any five measures to control industrial pollution in India.
OR
"Dense and efficient network of transport and communication is a prerequisite for local, national and global trade." Analyse the statement.
5
19.
Map Skill Based Question:
On the given political outline map of India, locate and label the following:
(a) Salal Dam
(b) Gandhinagar Software Technology Park
(c) Namrup Thermal Power Plant
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SECTION C : POLITICAL SCIENCE (20 MARKS)
20.
Which one of the following countries has a 'Coming Together' Federation?
(a) India (b) Spain (c) USA (d) Belgium
1
21.
Which of the following matters are included in the 'Concurrent List'?
(a) Police, Trade, Commerce (b) Education, Forest, Marriage (c) Defence, Banking, Currency (d) Computer Software, Internet
1
22.
Who among the following recognizes 'Political Parties' in India?
(a) President of India (b) Speaker of Lok Sabha (c) Election Commission of India (d) Supreme Court
1
23.
Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by political parties?
(a) Lack of internal democracy (b) Dynastic succession (c) Meaningful choice to voters (d) Active participation of people
1
24.
Assertion (A): Power sharing is good for democracy.
Reason (R): It reduces the possibility of conflict between social groups.
(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.
1
25.
Explain the role of 'Opposition Parties' in a democracy.
2
26.
"Democracy is best suited to produce its own outcome." Explain this statement in the context of 'Accountable, Responsive and Legitimate' government.
3
27.
Describe the necessity of political parties in a democratic country.
OR
"Communalism can take various forms in politics." Explain with five examples.
5
28.
Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:
"Sri Lanka emerged as an independent country in 1948. The leaders of the Sinhala community sought to secure dominance over government by virtue of their majority. As a result, the democratically elected government adopted a series of MAJORITARIAN measures to establish Sinhala supremacy... A new constitution stipulated that the state shall protect and foster Buddhism."
(28.1) What is meant by 'Majoritarianism'? (1)
(28.2) Which community in Sri Lanka was in majority? (1)
(28.3) How did the majoritarian measures affect the Sri Lankan Tamils? (2)
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SECTION D : ECONOMICS (20 MARKS)
29.
Which sector contributes the largest share to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of India?
(a) Primary Sector (b) Secondary Sector (c) Tertiary Sector (d) Quaternary Sector
1
30.
What is the main criterion used by the World Bank in classifying different countries?
(a) Human Development Index (b) Per Capita Income (c) Literacy Rate (d) Life Expectancy
1
31.
Which one of the following is a formal source of credit?
(a) Moneylenders (b) Traders (c) Cooperative Societies (d) Friends and Relatives
1
32.
Removing barriers or restrictions set by the government is known as:
(a) Globalisation (b) Privatisation (c) Liberalisation (d) Industrialisation
1
33.
Assertion (A): The unorganized sector is characterised by small and scattered units which are largely outside the control of the government.
Reason (R): There are rules and regulations but these are not followed.
(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.
1
34.
"Money in your pocket cannot buy all the goods and services that you may need to live well." Justify the statement.
2
35.
Explain the role of 'Self-Help Groups' (SHGs) in the rural economy.
3
36.
How does the Reserve Bank of India supervise the functioning of banks? Why is this necessary?
3
37.
Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:
"Ford Motors, an American company, is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers with production spread over 26 countries of the world. Ford Motors came to India in 1995... It set up a large plant near Chennai... By the year 2017, Ford Motors was selling 88,000 cars in the Indian markets, while 1,81,000 cars were exported from India to South Africa, Mexico and Brazil."
(37.1) What is a Multinational Corporation (MNC)? (1)
(37.2) Why did Ford Motors set up their plant in India? (1)
(37.3) How does foreign trade integrate the markets in different countries? (2)
4
38.
"Tertiary sector is playing a significant role in the development of the Indian economy." Justify the statement with five suitable arguments.
OR
"Public sector contributes to the economic development of India." Justify the statement.
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