10th CBSE Board Social Science Examination Year 2023-24

10th CBSE Board Social Science Board Examination Year 2023-24: Points to be noted by candidates…

1. Please check that this question paper contains 21 printed pages + 1 Map.
2. Please check that this question paper contains 37 questions.
3. Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
4. Please write down the Serial Number of the question in the answer-book before attempting It.
5. 15 minutes time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the students will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-book during this period.

Class:	10th Standard (CBSE) – 2023-24
Subject:	Social Science
Time Duration:	03 Hours
Maximum Marks:	80
Date:	07 March, 2024

General Instructions:

Read the following instructions carefully and follow them:

1. This question paper contains 37 questions. All questions are compulsory.
2. Question paper is divided into SIX sections Section A, B, C, D, E and F.
3. Section A: question number I to 20 are multiple choice type questions. Each question carries I mark.
4. Section B: question number 2] to 24 are Very Short Answer type questions.  Each question carries 2 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed 40 words.
5. Section C: question number 25 to 29 are Short Answer type questions. Each question carries 3 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed 60 words.
6. Section D: question number 30 to 33 are Long Answer(LA) type questions. Each question carries 5 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed 120 words.
7. Section E: question number 34 to 36 are Case-based/Source-based questions with three sub-questions. Each question carries 4 marks.
8. In Section F: question number 37 is Map skill based question with two parts – 37(i) History (2 marks) and 37(ii) Geography (3 marks). This question carries total 5 marks.
9. In addition to this, NOTE that a separate question has been provided for Visually Impaired candidates in lieu of questions having visual inputs, Map etc. Such questions are to be attempted by Visually Impaired candidates only.

SECTION – A

(Multiple Choice Questions) (20×1 = 20)

Question 01: Match the Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:

(PHOTO NEEDED)

1. IA, IIB, IIIc, IVD
   (B) IC, IID, IIIA, IVB
   (C) ID, IIC, IIIB, IVA
   (D) IB, IIA, IIIC, IVD

Question 02: Read the given statements:

Which one of the following constitutional term is used for the above statements?

1. Republic
2. Secular
3. Sovereign
4. Socialist

Question 03: Which of the following term refers to the belief in and advocacy for the social, political and economic equality of women?

1. Patriarchy
2. Matriarchy
3. Socialist
4. Feminists

Question 04: Identify the soil with the help of following information.

Soil:

1. Arid soil
2. Yellow soil
3. Laterite soil
4. Black soil

Question 05: Read the given statements and choose the correct option with regard to Rabi cropping season from the following:

Options:

1. I, III and IV
2. Il, II and IV
3. I, II and IV
4. I, Il and III

Question 06: Choose the correctly matched pair.

(a) Ferrous – Natural Gas
(b) Non-ferrous – Nickel
(c) Non-Metallic Minerals – Limestone
(d) Energy Minerals – Cobalt

Question 07: Which one of the following pairs regarding Indian nationalism is correctly matched?

Leaders Contribution
(a) Sardar Patel: Hindustan Socialist Republican Army
(b) Bhagat Singh: Swaraj Party
(c), C.R. Das: Bardoli Satyagraha
(d) Jawahar Lal Nehru : Oudh Kisan Sabha

Question 08: Arrange the following events in chronological order and choose the correct option from the following:

I. Treaty of Constantinople III. Defeat of Napoleon
II. Unification of Italy IV. Unification of Germany
Options :
(a)I, II, IV and III
(b) II, III, I and IV
(c) II ,I ,IV and III
(d) IV, II, IIl and I

9. Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Read both the statements and choose the correct option :
Assertion (A): The most serious source of nationalist tension in Europe
after 1871 was Balkan.
Reason(R): A large part of the Balkan was under the control of
Ottoman Empire.
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).
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true.
10. From which of the following countries Giuseppe Garibaldi belonged to ?
(a) Austria
(b) Italy
(c) Greece
(d) Spain

11. Look at the given picture carefully and infer the income of the bank.
(PHOTO NEEDED)
Choose the correct option from the following.
(a) The difference between the amount deposited and borrowed by the
bank to Reserve Bank of India.
{by The difference of amount of interest between what is charged from
borrowers and what is paid to depositors.
(c) The difference of interest rate between what is charged from
borrowers and what is charged from depositor.
(d) The difference between the amount deposited by the depositor and
borrowed by the borrower.

Note : The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only in
lieu of Q. No. 11.

Which one of the following supervise the functioning of formal sources of
loan in India ?
(a) Reserve Bank of India (b) State Bank of India
(c) National Development Council (d) National Finance Commission

12. Why do lenders often require collateral before lending loan ? Choose the
most suitable option from the following.
(a) To lower interest rates for borrowers.
(b) To establish personal relations.
(c) To increase their profit margins.
(d) To mitigate the risk of loan default.

13. Which of the following are developmental goals of a prosperous farmer ?
Choose the correct from the given options.
I. Better wages
II. Higher support prices for crops”
Ill. Assured high family income a
IV. More days for work
Options :
(a) I and II are correct. (b) Only II and IV are correct.
(b) II and III are correct. (d) Only I and IV are correct.

14. Which one of the following is an example of organized sector activities ? 1
(a) A farmer irrigating his field.
(b) A handloom weaver working in her house.
(c) A headload worker carrying cement.
(d) A teacher taking classes in a government school.

15. Choose the correct option to fill the blank.
Removing barriers or restrictions on business and trade set by the
government is called as .
(a) Disinvestment (b) Special Economic Zones
(c) Liberalization (d) Foreign Direct Investment
16. Which one of the following indices is given priority by the World Bank
with respect to development ?
(a) Infant Mortality Rate (b) Equality
(c) Body Mass Index (d)Per Capita Income

17. Suppose, the monthly income of the family members is as follows 0
respectively :
*Mother—Rs. 50,000/- : Father— Rs, 40,000/-
* Son — Rs. 20,000/- : Daughter — Rs. 20,000/-
The average income of the family would be :
(a) Rs. 32,000/- (b) Rs. 30,000/-
Res 32,500/- (d) Rs. 33,000/-

18. What role do ‘checks and balances’ play in a democratic country ?
Choose the most suitable option from the following.
(a) To establish a direct form of government without representatives.
(b) To create a separation of powers to prevent from authoritarianism.
(c) To prevent any change to the Constitution.
(d) To ensure absolute power for one branch of government.

19. Which one of the following countries has two-party system ?
(a) China
(b) United Kingdom
(c) India
(d) Pakistan

20 which of the following was the primary objective of Belgium to form the
separate government in Brussels ?
(a) Promoting cultural events.
(b) Managing international relations.
(c) Enforcing local laws.
(ay Ensuring linguistic accommodation.

SECTION —B
(Very Short Answer Type Questions)

21(A) Suggest any two measures for the conservation of forest.
OR
(B) By Suggest any two measures for the conservation of wildlife.

22. other Silk route was a good example of vibrant pre-modern trade and
cultural links between distant parts of the world.” Explain the statement
with any two examples.

23. Explain the prudential reasons of Power sharing.

24. Differentiate between primary and secondary sectors of the economy.

SECTION —C

(Short Answer Type Questions)

(25)(A) Describe any three causes that led to the Non—Cooperation
Movement.
OR
(B) Describe any three causes of “Civil Disobedience Movement’.

26. Suggest any three ways to protect fresh water from industrial pollution.

27. Explain any three challenges that political parties often face in their

28. ‘Self-help-groups (SHGs) in rural society serve as empowering platform
towards socio-economic development.’ Give arguments in support of
our answer.

29. How is the issue of sustainability important for development ? Explain.

SECTION — D

(Long Answer Type Questions)

30. (A) How did the ideology of ‘liberalism’ affect the Europe in early
nineteenth century ? Explain.
OR
(B)Explain the process of formation of ‘United Kingdom of Great
Britain’.

31. (A) Analyze the advantages of Natural Gas as a source of energy.
OR
(B) ‘Minerals generally occur in different rocks.’ Examine the statement.

32. (A) Analyze any five values of democracy.
OR
(B) “The passion for respect and freedom are the basis of democracy.
a Justify the statement.

33. A) “Globalization is the process of rapid integration or interconnection
between countries.” Explain the statement with examples.
OR
(B) ‘Improvement in technology has stimulated the globalization
process.’ Explain the statement with examples

SECTION -— E

(Case-based/Source-based Questions)

34. Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow :
FLOODS :
Basic safety Precautions To Be Taken :
*Listen to radio/TV for the latest
weather bulletins and flood warnings.
Pass on the information to others.

*Make a family emergency kit which should include; a portable
radio/transistor, torch, spare batteries, a first aid box along with
essential medicines, ORS, dry food items, drinking water, matchboxes,
candles and other essential items.

1) Keep hurricane lamp, ropes, rubber tubes, umbrella
and bamboo stick in your house. These could be useful

2) Keep our cash, jewelry, valuables, Important documents
in a safe place etc.

» If there is a flood, move along with your family member
and cattle to safe areas like relief camps, elevated grounds where, you can take shelter situation centers,
– Turn off power and gas connections before leaving your house.
During floods :
– Don’t enter into flood waters; it could be dangerous.
– Don’t allow children to play in or near flood waters.
– Stay away from sewerage line, gutters, drains, culverts etc.
– Be careful of snakes; snakebites are common during floods.
– Stay away from electric poles and fallen. powerlines to avoid
electrocution.
– Don’t use wet electrical appliances-get them checked before use.
– Eat freshly cooked and dry food. Always keep your food covered.
– Use boiled and filtered drinking water.
– Keep all drains, gutters near your house clean.
– Stagnation of water can breed vector/water—borne diseases. In case of
sickness, seek medical assistance.
– Use bleaching powder and lime to disinfect the surroundings.

34.1 Mention any two essential items that should be included in a family emergency kit.’

34.2 Why are the items of family emergency kit important during flood situation ?

34.3 In case of a flood, what are the recommended actions to ensure the
safety of your family and belongings ? Describe any two.

35. Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow :

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

This new system of local government is the largest experiment in
democracy conducted anywhere in the world. There are now about
“6 lakh elected representatives in the panchayats and municipalities etc.
all over the country. This number js bigger than the population of many
countries in the world. Constitutional status for local government has
helped to deepen democracy in our country. It has also increased women’s
representation and voice in our democracy. At the same time, there are
many difficulties. While elections are held regularly and enthusiastically,
gram sabhas are not held regularly. Most state governments have not
transferred significant powers to the local governments. Nor have they
given adequate resources. We are thus still a long way from realising the
ideal of self-government.

35.1 Analyze the significance of the elected representatives in the
Panchayats.

35.2 In what way has the representation of women in democracy
influenced by Constitutional status for local government ?

35.3 What has been the impact of granting Constitutional status to local
government on the democratic landscape of the country ? Analyze
any two impacts.

36. Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow –
Printed Words
This is how Mercier describes the impact of the printed word, and the
power of reading in one of his books :
‘Anyone who had seen me reading would have compared me to a man
dying of thirst who was gulping down some fresh, pure water… Lighting
my lamp with extraordinary caution, I threw myself hungrily into the
reading. An easy eloquence, effortless and animated, carried me from one
page to the next without my noticing it. A clock struck off the hours in the
silence of the shadows, and | heard nothing. My lamp began to run out of
oil and produced only a pale light, but still I read on. I could not even take
out time to raise the wick for fear of interrupting my pleasure. How those
new ideas rushed into my brain! How my intelligence adopted them!’

36.1 How does the Passage reflect the immersive nature of reading of
Mercier?

36.2 Why did Mercier describe himself as a virtual writer?

36.3 How did reading influence Mercier intellectual capacity and his
engagement with new concepts | Explain in any two points.

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

37. (i) Two places *A’ and *B* have been marked on the given Political
outline map of India. Identity them with the help of the following
information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near
them :
(a) The place where Mahatma Gandhi broke the salt law, awe I
(b) The place where Session of Indian National Congress was held
in 1927.

(ii) On the same Political outline map of India, locate and label
any three of the following with suitable symbols : (3×1 = 3)
(a) Hirakud – Dam
(b) Mumbai -— Software Technology Park
(c) Raja Sansi — International Airport
(d) Naraura <~ Nuclear Power Plant

Note : The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates only,
in lieu of Q. No. 37. (5×1 =5)

Answer any five questions :

(i) Name the place where Mahatma Gandhi broke salt law. l

(ii) Name the place where the Indian National Congress Session was
held in 1927. l

(iii), Name the state where Hirakud dam is located. 1

(iv) Name the state where Mumbai Software Technology Park is located. l

(v) Name the state where Raja Sansi International Airport is located. l

(vi) Name the state where Naraura Nuclear Power Plant is located. 1