Board Paper of Class 10 2011 Social Science (SET 3) - Solutions

The first class mail includes which one of the following?

A. Book packets

B. Registered newspapers

C. Envelopes and cards

D. Periodicals and journals

Which one of the following countries is giving stiff competition to India with regard to jute industry?

A. Brazil

B. Bangladesh

C. Philippines

D. Thailand

Limestone is the basic raw material for which one of the following industries?

A. Iron and steel industry

B. Fertilizer industry

C. Cement industry

D. Automobile industry

Which one of the following is the finest quality of iron ore?

A. Haematite

B. Limonite

C. Magnetite

D. Siderite

Which one of the following statements is false about Alluri Sitaram Raju?

A. He claimed he had special powers.

B. He was inspired by the non co-operation movement.

C. He believed in the principle of non-violence advocated by Gandhiji.

D. He persuaded people to give up drinking.

Why did Gandhiji withdraw the Non Co-operation Movement?

A. Gandhiji realized that people were losing interest in the movement.

B. Gandhiji felt the movement was turning violent in many places.

C. Some Congress leaders wanted to participate in elections to Provincial Councils.

D. Some Congress leaders wanted more radical mass agitations.

Which one of the following statements is false regarding the Zollverein formed in 1834?

A. It abolished trade barriers.

B. It reduced the number of currencies.

C. It had most of the German states as members.

D. It abolished feudal system.

OR

Which one of the following statements is false about Ho Chi Minh?

A. Ho Chi Minh was the Chairman of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

B. He founded the Vietnamese Communist Party.

C. He took control of South Vietnam after Vietnam split.

D. He gave help to the National Liberation Front.

Which one of the following statement is false regarding the Act of Union 1707? 

A. It was an agreement between England and Scotland. 

B. It was an agreement between England and Ireland. 

C. It resulted in the formation of the ‘United Kingdom of Great Britain’. 

D. It gave England control over Scotland. 

OR

Which one of the following was NOT an impact of the Great Depression of 1930’s on Vietnam? 

A. Vietnam was occupied by Japan. 

B. The price of rice and rubber fell. 

C. There was an increase in unemployment. 

D. There were rural uprisings. 

The district level court deals with the cases involving claims:

A. upto Rs. 10 lakhs

B. upto Rs. 20 lakhs

C. between Rs. 20 lakhs to Rs. 1 crore

D. Exceeding Rs. 1 crore

Globalisation does NOT involve which one of the following?

A. Rapid integration between countries.

B. More goods and services moving between countries.

C. Increased taxes on imports.

D. Movement of people between countries for jobs, education etc.

The currency notes on behalf of the Central Government are issued by whom?

A. State Bank of India

B. Reserve Bank India

C. Punjab National Bank

D. Central Bank of India

Why do banks keep a small proportion of the deposits as cash with themselves?

A. To extend loan to the poor.

B. To extend loan facility.

C. To pay salary to their staff.

D. To pay the depositors who might come to withdraw money.

Which one of the following is a foundational challenge of democracy?

A. Ensuring greater power to local government.

B. Keeping military away from controlling government.

C. Extension of federal principle to all the units of the federation.

D. Empowering women.

Which one of the following political parties seeks to represent and secure power for

Dalits, OBCs and Adivasis?

A. Bahujan Samaj Party

B. Bharatiya Janata Party

C. Forward Bloc

D. Janata Dal (S)

Which one of the following was the main aim of the movement in Nepal in 2006?

A. To reduce the power of the king

B. To re-establish democracy in Nepal

C. To promote one party rule

D. To stop military coup.

Backward and Minorities Community Employees Federation (BAMCEF) is an example of which one of the following? 

A. Public interest group 

B. A movement for equality 

C. A sectional interest group 

D. A political party

Explain the contribution of Otto von Bismarck in German unification.

OR

Explain the reactions within the United States to its involvement in the Vietnam War during the 1960’s.

Explain any three reasons for the lukewarm response of some Muslim organizations to the Civil Disobedience Movement. 

Why is there a pressing need to use non-conventional sources of energy in India? Explain any three reasons.

How are integrated steel plants different from mini steel plants?

Explain the role of government to make globalisation fair.

The movement in Nepal and the struggle in Bolivia have some elements relevant to the study of democracy. Explain these elements.

Consumers have the right to be informed about goods and services they purchase. Explain its three advantages.

How do democratic governments ensure transparency? Explain any three points.

Explain any three aspects of ‘challenge of expansion’ of democracy.

Give the meaning of WTO? Mention any two shortcomings of WTO?

Explain any three characteristics of democracy.

Explain any three reasons responsible for enacting ‘Consumer Protection Act, 1986’ by the Govt. of India.

“The sugar mills are shifting towards southern and western states of India.” Support the statement giving three reasons.

Explain the importance of air transport in India giving four points.

Explain any four economic hardships that Europe faced in the 1830s.

OR

Explain the views of Paul Bernard regarding the economy of Vietnam.

Explain any four suggestions to reform political parties in India.

Describe any four advantages of ‘Self Help Groups’ for the poor. 

How did cultural processes help in creating a sense of collective belongingness in India? 

Explain.

Two features A and B are marked in the given outline political map of India. Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked on the map.

A. The place where Indian National Congress session of December 1920 was held.

B.The place where the cotton mill workers satyagraha was held.

OR

Locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols on the same map.

(i) Amritsar − The place where Jallianwala Bagh incident took place.

(ii) Champaran − The place of indigo planters’s movement.

Note: The following questions are for the BLIND CANDIDATES only, in lieu of Question No. 35.

(35.1) Name the place where the Indian National Congress session was held in December, 1920.

(35.2) Name the place where the cotton mill workers Satyagraha took place.

Three features − A, B and C are marked in the given outline political map of India. 

Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked in the map. 

A. Coal mine 

B. Woollen industry 

C. International airport 

OR

Locate and label the following items on the same map with appropriate symbols. 

(i) Mohali − Software Technology Park 

(ii) Bokaro − Iron and Steel Industry 

(iii) Paradip − Sea Port 

Note: The following questions are for the BLIND CANDIDATES only, in lieu of Question No. 36. 

(36.1) Name the southern terminal station of the North South Corridor. 

(36.2) In which state is the Rawat Bhata Nuclear power plant located? 

(36.3) In which State is the Kandla port located?