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SET 2

ALL KERALA COMMON MODEL EXAMINATION

SOCIAL SCIENCE (087)
CLASS X [2023 - 24]
Time Allowed: 180 Minutes Maximum Marks: 80
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General Instructions:
1. The question paper comprises Six Sections – A, B, C, D, E and F. There are 37
questions in the Question paper. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A – From questions 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
3. Section B – Questions no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer Type Questions,
carrying 2 marks each. The answer to each question should not exceed 40
words.
4. Section C contains Q. 25 to Q.29 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3
marks each. The answer to each question should not exceed 60 words
5. Section D – Questions no. 30 to 33 are long answer type questions, carrying 5
marks each. The 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. The answer to each question should
not exceed 100 words.
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 a few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions has
to be attempted.
9. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question,
wherever necessary.
10. Note: CBQ stands for “Competency Based Question”. 50% weightage
allocated for competency - based questions.
 Section A

1 The two great writers of Bengal and Madras, who contributed to nationalism in [1]
the late nineteenth century through folklore were:

a) Rabindranath Tagore and Natesa Sastri

b) Abanindranath Tagore and Ravi Verma

c) Jamini Roy and Ravi Verma

d) Abanindranath Tagore and Rabindra Nath Tagore

2 Which of the following provisions of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act are [1]
applicable for maintaining ecological diversity and protecting habitats?

1. Integrating diverse flora and fauna into our daily life.

2. Banning hunting and giving legal protection to the animals in their
habitats.
3. Recommending establishing national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.
4. Providing legal protection to many marine animals.

a) Statement ii is correct.
b) Statement i and ii are correct.
c) Statement i, ii, & iii are correct.
d) Statement ii, iii & iv are correct.
3 Read the following data and select the appropriate option from the following: [1]

What percentage of males are more educated than the females?

 a) 22

b) 85

c) 76

d) 15

4 The Bhakra - Nangal project water is being used both for: [1]

a) agriculture and industries

b) hydel power production and irrigation

c) domestic and industrial

d) transport and recreation

5 All the panchayat Samitis or Mandals in a district together constitute the: [1]

a) Village Cluster

b) Zilla Parishad

c) Block

d) Gram Panchayat

6 Assertion (A): A small number of ultra - rich enjoy a highly disproportionate [1]
share of wealth and incomes. Reason (R): Democracies are based on
economic equality but they are not appearing to be very successful in reducing
politicalinequalities.

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.

7 Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes the prudential and [1]
moral reasons for power sharing?

a) Prudential reasons emphasize the unity of the nation, while moral reasons
prioritize the exercise of power by the minority.

b) Prudential reasons argue for the legitimacy of a government through citizen

participation, while moral reasons highlight the negative consequences of
power sharing.

c) Prudential reasons advocate for imposing the will of the majority community,
while moral reasons highlight the oppressive nature of power sharing.

d) Prudential reasons focus on reducing social conflict and ensuring political

stability, while moral reasons emphasize the value of power sharing in a
democratic system.

8 When compared to the population of the Indian state, Belgium has about half [1]
of population which of the following?

a) Goa

b) Haryana

c) Uttar Pradesh

d) Rajasthan

9 Shyamal tells us that every season he needs loans for cultivation on his 1.5 [1]
acres of land. Till a few years back, he would borrow money from the village
moneylender at an interest rate of five percent per month (60% per annum).
For the last few years, Shyamal has been borrowing from an agricultural trader
in the village at an interest rate of three percent per month. At the beginning of
the cropping season, the trader supplies the farm inputs on credit, which is to
be repaid when the crops are ready for harvest. Besides the interest charge on
the loan, the trader also makes the farmers promise to sell the crop to him.
 This way the trader can ensure that the money is repaid promptly. Also, since
the crop prices are low after the harvest, the trader is able to make a profit
from buying the crop at a low price from the farmers and then selling it later
when the price has risen. How does the trader benefit from this arrangement?

a) The trader offers loans to farmers without any interest.

b) The trader provides free farm inputs to the farmers.

c) The trader charges a low - interest rate compared to the village

moneylender.

d) The trader earns a profit by buying the crop at a low price and selling it later
at a higher price.

10 Study the picture and answer the question that follows: [1]

Which of the following aspect best represent the image?

a) Giuseppe Mazzini and the founding of Young Europe in Berne 1833.

b) Kaiser William I and the founding of Carbonari in Berne 1833.

c) Giuseppe Mazzini and the founding of Young Italy in Marseilles in 1833.

d) Count Camillo de Cavourand the founding of Young Europe in Berne 1833.

11 Evaluate the factors that promoted the shift in the importance of sectors by [1]
identifying the appropriate statements among the following options:

1. New methods of manufacturing were introduced.

2. People who had earlier worked on farms began to work in factories.
3. Change in methods of farming and agriculture.
4. Preferring factory - made goods at a cheap rate.
a) Only statement iv is appropriate.
b) Statements i, ii and iii are appropriate.
c) All the statements are appropriate.
d) Statements i and ii are appropriate.
12 Arrange the following in the correct sequence: [1]

1. Irwin was unwilling to negotiate.

2. Gandhiji reached Dandiand ceremonially violated the law,
manufacturing salt by boiling seawater.
3. Mahatma Gandhi started his famous salt march accompanied by 78 of
his trusted volunteers.
4. Gandhiji sent a letter to Viceroy Irwin stating eleven demands
a) ii, iv, i, iii

b) iv, i, iii , ii

c) iv, iii, ii, i

d) i, iii, iv, ii

13 If you wanted to measure democracies on the basis of the expected outcome, [1]
you would look for which of the following practices and institutions?

1. Regular, free and fair elections

2. Open public debate on major policies and legislations

3. Citizens’ right to information about the government and its functioning.

 a) i, ii and iii

b) i only

c) ii and iii

d) i and iii

14 Consider the statements given below and choose the correct [1]
answerStatement I: The first printed edition of the of Tulsidas, a sixteenth -
century text, came out from Calcutta in 1810. Statement II: From 1822, two
Persian newspapers were published, and.

a) Statement (i) is incorrect and (ii) is correct

b) Both (i) & (ii) are correct

c) Statement (i) is correct and (ii) is incorrect

d) Both (i) & (ii) are incorrect

15 The teacher is asking about the ways to solve the problems of land [1]
degradation. She is also giving clues. The teacher asked the students to
identify the incorrect clues on ways to solve the problems of land degradation.
Identify the incorrect clues.

1. Deforestation

2. Proper management of grazing

3. Planting of shelter belts of plants, control of overgrazing

4. Stabilisation of sand dunes by growing thorny bushes

a) Clue i

b) Clue ii
 c) Clue i and ii

d) Clue iii and iv

16 Read the information given below and select the correct option [1]
Farmers buy many goods such as tractors, pump sets, electricity, pesticides
and fertilizers. Now suppose, if the price of fertilizers or pump sets goes up,
the cost of cultivation of the farmers will rise and their profits will be reduced.
What kind of situation is being indicated here?
a) This is an example of the secondary or industrialsectorbeing dependent on
the primary.
b) This is an example of the primary sector being dependent on the tertiary
sector
c) This is an example of the secondary sectorbeing dependent on the tertiary
sector.
d) This is an example of the primary sector i.e.,agriculture being dependent on
the secondarysector.
17 Which one of the following countries has the highest representation of women [1]
in their National Parliament?

a) India

b) Australia

c) Russia

d) Sweden

18 Which of the following statements will be considered as a factor that [1]

contributes to strengthening federalism and democracy in our country?
Statement i: Not a single national party is able to secure on its own a majority
in the general elections.
Statement ii: Every party in the country registers with the Election
Commission.
 Statement iii: The Election Commission classifies major parties as ‘State
parties’.
Statement iv: State parties get an opportunity to be a part of one or the other
national - level coalition government.
a) Statement i and ii are right.
b) Statement i, ii and iii are right.
c) Only statement iv is right.
d) Statement iii is right.
19 Read the information given below and select the correct option Avinash [1]
went to a stationery shop to buy books and pens. He bought 5 books and 2
pens amounting to Rs. 100 in total. Avinash handed Rs. 100 note to
shopkeeper but shopkeeper refused to accept the payment. Avinash told the
shopkeeper that he cannot refuse the payment made by him. After reading the
above case state why one cannot refuse a payment made in rupees in India?

a) The law legalises the use of rupee as a medium of Store of Value

b) The law legalises the use of rupee as a medium of credit arrangements
c) The law legalises the use of rupee as a medium of Barter exchange
d) The law legalises the use of rupee as a medium of payment
20 Which of the following statements will be considered as a positive aspect of [1]
dictatorship when compared to democracy?
Statement i: Dictatorship offers political instability as there is no delay in
decision - making.
Statement ii: Dictatorship has several positive outcomes.
Statement iii: Dictatorship guarantees a much higher economic development.
Statement iv: Dictatorships have a slightly higher rate of economic growth.
a) Statement i, ii and iii are right.
b) Only statement iv is right.
c) Statement i and ii are right.
d) Statement iii is right.
 Section B

21 What area was known as the Balkans? [2]

OR
Ideas of national unity in the early nineteenth century Europe were closely
allied to the ideology of liberalism. Examine the statement.

22 Write down the features of commercial farming. [2]

23 Study the map thoroughly and mention any two Indian states formed to [2]
recognise the ethnic differences

24 Discuss the centre - state relations in Indian federalism. [2]

Section C

25 ’Agriculture and industry are not exclusive of each other". Support your answer [3]
by giving any three arguments.
OR
Classify industries on the basis of source of raw material. How are they
different from each other?
26 In India, about 80 percent of farmers are small farmers, who need credits for [3]
cultivation?

1. Why might banks be unwilling to lend to small farmers?

2. What are the other sources from which the small farmers can borrow?
3. Explain with an example of how the terms of credit can be unfavourable
for the small farmer.
4. Suggest some ways by which small farmers can get cheap credit.
27 Why did the Roman Catholic Church begin to keep an Index of prohibited [3]
books from the mid 16th century?

28 Study the table and answer the question given below. [3]

The primary sector continues to be the largest employing sector even after 70
years of independence. This proves that it is still a relevant sector as most
people are dependent on it. Substantiate your answer.

29 Highlight any three steps taken by India towards making it a federation. [3]
Section D

30 "Formation of coal is a long-drawn process spread over various periods." [5]

Elaborate the statement with examples in theIndian context.
OR
Energy saved is energy produced. Asses the statement.

31 What happened during the year following 1815 when the fear of repression [5]
drove many liberal - nationalists underground? Explain.
OR
How did nationalism and the idea of nation - state emerge? Describe.
32 There are various reforms taken to strengthen parties in India so that [5]
they perform their function well. Explain the statement with examples.
OR
Describe the necessity of political parties in democratic countries.

33 What is debt trap? Why is it more rampant in rural areas? Give reasons. [5]
OR
Self Help Groups (SHGs) are the building blocks of organization of the rural
poor. Support the statement with examples.

Section E

34 Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]

In the countryside, rich peasant communities were active in the movement.
Being producers of commercial crops, they were very hard hit by the trade
depression and falling prices. As their cash income disappeared, they found it
impossible to pay the government’s revenue demand. And the refusal of the
government to reduce the revenue demand led to widespread resentment.
These rich peasants became enthusiastic supporters of the Movement,
organising their communities, and at times forcing reluctant members, to
participate in the boycott programmes. For them, the fight for swaraj was a
struggle against high revenues. But they were deeply disappointed when the
movement was called off in 1931 without the revenue rates being revised. So
when the movement was restarted in 1932, many of them refused to
participate. The poorer peasantry was not just interested in the lowering of the
revenue demand. Many of them were small tenants cultivating land they had
rented from landlords. As the Depression continued and cash incomes
dwindled, the small tenants found it difficult to pay their rent. They wanted the
unpaid rent to the landlord to be remitted. They joined a variety of radical
movements, often led by Socialists and Communists. Congress was unwilling
to support ‘no rent’ campaigns in most places. So, the relationship between
the poor peasants and the Congress remained uncertain.
 1. Name the peasant communities that were active in the movement.
2. Why was Congress unwilling to support ‘no rent’ campaigns in most
places? (It might upset the rich peasants and landlords.)
3. What did Swaraj meant for the rich peasants?

35 Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]

NTPC shows the way
NTPC is a major power providing corporation in India. It has ISO certification
for EMS (Environment Management System) 14001. The corporation has a
pro - active approach for preserving the natural environment and resources
like water, oil, gas and fuels in places where it is setting up power plants. This
has been possible through -
1. Optimum utilisation of equipment adopting latest techniques and
upgrading existing equipment.
2. Minimising waste generation by maximising ash utilisation.
3. Providing green belts for nurturing ecological balance and addressing
the question of special purpose vehicles for afforestation.
1. Which is the major power providing corporation in India?
2. Name the institution which issues ISO certification for Environment
Management System.
3. Explain the pro - active approach of NTPC for preserving the natural
environment.
36 Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]

The value of final goods and services produced in each sector during a
particular year provides the total production of the sector for that year. And the
sum of production in the three sectors gives what is called the Gross Domestic
Product (GDP) of a country. It is the value of all final goods and services
produced within a country during a particular year. GDP shows how big the
economy is. In India, the mammoth task of measuring GDP is undertaken by a
central government ministry. This Ministry, with the help of various government
departments of all the Indian states and union territories, collects information
 relating to the total volume of goods and services and their prices and then
estimates the GDP. Over a long time (more than a hundred years), and
especially because new methods of manufacturing were introduced, factories
came up and started expanding. Those people who had earlier worked on
farms now began to work in factories in large numbers. They were forced to do
so. People began to use many more goods that were produced in factories at
cheap rates. The secondary sector gradually became the most important in
total production and employment. Hence, over time, a shift had taken place.
This means that the importance of the sectors had changed. In the past 100
years, there has been a further shift from secondary to tertiary sector in
developed countries. The service sector has become the most important in
terms of total production. Most of the working people are also employed in the
service sector. This is the general pattern observed in developed countries.

1. GDP stands for Gross Domestic Product. What does it show?

2. Which was the main factor for the change from the primary sector to the
secondary sector?
Section F

37 1. Two places A and B have been marked on the given outline map of [5]
India. Identify them and write their correct names on the lines drawn
near them.
a. The place where theIndian National Congress session was held
in December1920.
b. The place associated with Peasant Satyagraha.
2. On the same outline map of India locate and label any four of the
following with suitable Symbols. (any three)
a. Haldia - Major Sea Port
b. Noida - Software Technology Park
c. Naharkatia – Oil Field
d. Kalpakkam - Nuclear Power Plant
e. Raja Sansi - International Airport