CBSE Class 10 Social Science Question Paper Solved 2022 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. Name the first weekly magazine that appeared in India.

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Which novel written in Bengali in 1956 describes the community life of the fisher-folks in detail?

3. Name two factors that have contributed in the development of various types of soil. 

4. Mention the two conflicting groups of Sri Lanka. 

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 Liberalisation. 

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

SECTION B 

8. “Culture played an important role in creating an idea of nation in Europe”. Support the statement with suitable examples.

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“Women were represented not only as warriors but also as workers in Vietnam” .Support the statement with examples.

9. “Not everyone welcomed the printed books in Europe”. Explain

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How did the women novel writers express their feelings through the novels during the 19th century?

10. Jawaharlal Nehru proclaimed dams as „ temples of modern India‟. Explain. 

11. Shashi lives in Kerala. He wants to grow either coffee or rubber. Which crop should be best suited in this region? Also give two climatic requirements for the growth of the crop.

12. Why is India called as a Federal Government? 

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. How do political parties shape the public opinion? Explain with three examples. 

15. “Money cannot buy all the goods and services that one needs to live well” .support the statement with suitable examples.

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. Explain three functions of Consumer Protection Councils.

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. “The economic strength of a country is measured by the development of manufacturing industries.” Justify the statement.

22. How do films spread awareness among the masses? Explain. 

23. What is Political Reform? “The best laws to bring about political reforms are those that empower citizens”. Justify this statement with examples.

24. How does 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. “The impact of globalisation has not been uniform‟. Explain this statement. 

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 December 1920.

b) The place where the movement against oppressive plantation system began in 1916.

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) Jharia Coal Mine

iii) Bhilai Steel Plant

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

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