CBSE Class 10 Social Science Question Paper Solved 2021 Set A

SECTION A 

1. What was the meaning of liberalism in early nineteenth century in Europe?

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Name the writer who wrote a play on the lives of the Tung sisters.

2. Where was the first printing press established in India?

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Name the earliest novel written in Marathi language.

3. Name two methods to solve the problem of land degradation. 

4. What is Community government in Belgium? 

5. Give a feature of Barter System.

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Name the newer way of providing loans to the rural poor, particularly women.

6. Define Globalisation. 

7. Name any two quality standard logos that ensure „standards for goods‟ in India. 

SECTION B 

8. What were Jacobin Clubs? How did their activities and campaigns help to spread the idea of nationalism abroad? Explain.

                      OR

Explain the ideas of Phan Chu Trinh to establish a democratic republic in Vietnam

9. Who invented first-known printing press in the 1430s? How did he develop the printing technology?

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Explain the social changes in Britain which led to an increase in women readers.

10. “The ever increasing number of industries has made matters worse by exerting pressure on existing freshwater resources.” Explain.

11. Mina lives in Assam. She wants to grow either Jute or Tea. Which crop should be best suited in this region? Also give two climatic requirements for the growth of the crop.

12. Mention any three amendments made in the constitution as a major step towards decentralisation in order to make the third tier of democracy more powerful and effective.

13. “Gender division is not based on biology but on social expectations and stereotypes”. Support the statement with arguments.

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Explain forms of Casteism in Indian politics.

14. Explain the growing role of money and muscle power in political parties. 

15. What is the main criterion used by the World Bank in classifying different countries? What are the limitations of this criterion?

16. Define the term “Unorganised Sector”. Explain any four reasons why people like to work in the organised sector.

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What is Gross Domestic Product (GDP)? How do we account the various goods and services for calculating GDP? Explain with examples.

17. Explain differences between Formal and Informal sources of credit.

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How is Money transferred from one bank account to another bank account? Explain with an example.

18. „Markets do not work in a fair manner when producers are few and powerful where as consumers are scattered and purchase in small amounts‟. Support this statement.

SECTION C 

19. Explain the causes of the Great Depression.

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Why did industrial production in India increase during the First World War?

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Explain in brief the history of land reclamation in Mumbai.

20. Explain the effects of Non-Cooperation Movement on the economic front.

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Simon commission was greeted with slogan „Go back Simon‟ at arrival in India. Why was it appointed? Support this reaction of Indians with arguments.

21. India is one of the important iron and steel producing countries in the world yet; we are not able to perform to our full potential. Explain why? Also name the policies introduced that have given a boost to the Indian iron and steel industry.

22. There is a vast potential for development of tourism in all parts of the country. Discuss by giving examples.

23. „Different countries face different kinds of challenges to democracy‟. Explain 5

24. How does Indian democracy meet the expectations of Indian people in the field of accountability and accommodation of Social diversity?

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Explain with examples how democracy promotes a dignity and freedom of individuals.

25. “There are a variety of ways in which the MNCs are spreading their production and interacting with local producers in various countries across the globe”. Explain

SECTION D 

26. A History Map:

On the given political outline map of India label and locate the following with appropriate symbols: 

a) The place where the Indian National Congress Session was held in 1929.

b) The place where the peasants organised a Satyagraha in 1917.

26. B Geography Map: Label and locate the following with appropriate symbols on the same given outline map of India. 

i) Black soil region ii) Raniganj Coal mine iii) Jamshedpur Steel Plant

Map Q. 26 A /26 B First Prelim Exam- 2019

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