CBSE Class 10 Social Science Question Paper 2023-24 SET 3
Series AABBA/3
Question Paper Code 32/3/1 Set 1
SOCIAL SCIENCE
(Session 2023-24)
Time allowed : 3 hours
Maximum Marks : 80
General Instructions : Read the following instructions carefully and follow them :
(i) This question paper contains 37 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Question paper is divided into SIX sections – Section A, B, C, D, E and F.
(iii) Section A - Question number 1 to 20 are Multiple Choice type questions. Each question carries 1 mark.
(iv) Section B - Question number 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer type questions. Each question carries 2 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed 40 words.
(v) 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.
(vi) Section D - Question number 30 to 33 are Long Answer type questions. Each question carries 5 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed 120 words.
(vii) Section E - Question number 34 to 36 are Case-based/Source-based questions with three sub-questions. Each question carries 4 marks.
(viii) Section F - Question number 37 is Map Skill based question with two parts - 37(a) from History (2 marks) and 37(b) Geography (3 marks). This question carries total 5 marks.
(ix) 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 (20X1=20 Marks)
1. Who among the following published ‘Samvad Kaumudi’ ?
(a) Rashsundari Debi
(b) Tarabai Shinde
(c) Raja Rammohan Roy
(d) Ram Chaddha
2. Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option.
Column-I Column-II
(Minerals) (Examples)
I. Ferrous a. Coal
II. Non-Ferrous b. Granite
III. Non-Metallic c. Bauxite
IV. Energy d. Cobalt
Options :
I II III IV
(A) b d c a
(B) d c b a
(C) a b d c
(D) c d b a
3. Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both statements and choose the correct option :
Assertion (A) : On Prussian initiative ‘Zolleverin’ Custom Union was formed.
Reason (R) : It was to create unified economic territory allowing the unhindered movement of goods, people and capital.
Options :
(a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is wrong.
(d) (A) is wrong, but (R) is true.
4. Identify the primary objective of power sharing arrangements in Belgium from the following options.
(a) Establishing a unitary form of government.
(b) Centralized political control of government.
(c) Establishing cultural and educational matters of Dutch.
(d) Accommodating linguistic and regional interest.
5. Which of the following is a key indicator used to measure a country’s development ?
(a) Primary Production
(b) Secondary Production
(c) Gross Domestic Product
(d) Net Domestic Product
6. ‘Buddhism emerged from eastern India and spread in several directions.’
Read the following reasons for its spread and choose the correct option.
I. Due to Cultural exchange
II. Due to Silk route
III. Due to trade & travellers
IV. Due to European efforts
Options :
(a) Only I, II and IV are correct.
(b) Only II, III and IV are correct.
(c) Only I, II and III are correct.
(d) Only I, III and IV are correct.
7. Arrange the following events of Indian National Movement in chronological order and choose the correct option.
I. Formation of Swaraj Party
II. Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress
III. Gandhi-Irwin Pact
IV. Formation of Depressed Class Association
Options :
(a) II, III, I and IV
(b) I, II, IV and III
(c) I, III, II and IV
(d) IV, III, II and I
8. Which one of the following is the irrigation system in Meghalaya ?
(a) To irrigate land only during rainy season.
(b) To use large volumes of water for irrigation.
(c) To remove water from soil.
(d) To use bamboo drip irrigation system.
9. Read the following informations and identify the crop.
- It is the staple food crop of majority of people in India.
- India is the second largest producer of this crop.
- It is a Kharif crop.
- It requires high humidity with 100 cm of annual rainfall.
Crops :
(a) Ragi
(b) Bajra
(c) Wheat
(d) Rice
10. Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option from the following :
Column-I Column-II
(Subject List in (Subject)
the Indian Constitution)
I. Union List a. Trade Union
II. State List b. Banking
III. Concurrent List c. Police
IV. Residuary List d. Internet
Options :
I II III IV
(A) d a c b
(B) b c a d
(C) a b d c
(D) c d b a
11. Which one of the following statements, best describes women empowerment ?
(a) Encouraging men to take leadership roles.
(b) Promoting superiority of women over men.
(c) Ensuring equal opportunities and rights for women.
(d) Limiting the rights of men in all spheres.
12. How do Political Parties ensure accountability to the public ? Choose the most suitable option from the following.
(a) Through Press Conferences
(b) Through Social Media Campaigns
(c) Through encouraging Partisanship
(d) Through Elections and Voter Support
13. Read the following statements regarding democracy and choose the correct option.
I. Promotes equality among citizens
II. Government by few individuals
III. Protection of human rights
IV. Ensures checks and balance system
Options :
(a) I, II and III
(b) II, III and IV
(c) I, III and IV
(d) I, II and IV
14. Which of the following is responsible for resolving disputes between Centre and States ?
(a) Finance Commission of India
(b) Supreme Court of India
(c) President of India
(d) Prime Minister of India
15. Which one of the following is a significant aspect of globalisation ?
(a) Uniform Culture
(b) Environmental Support
(c) Support to Domestic Market
(d) Access to New Markets
16. Which one of the following definitions is most suitable for the ‘Literacy Rate’ ?
(a) The literate population at the global level
(b) The proportion of literate population in the seven years and above
(c) The total number of children attending school in a region
(d) The average number of schools in a region
17. Study the table given below carefully and answer the question that follows.
Which of the following country has high Human Development Index Rank in the world ?
(a) Country ‘A’
(b) Country ‘C’
(c) Country ‘D’
(d) Country ‘E’
18. Read the image of the cheque. Identify the cheque number from the given options :
(a) 362255
(b) 110002078
(c) 000313
(d) 16137926023
The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 18
Which of the following is the formal source of loan in India ?
(a) Friends
(b) Money-lenders
(c) Banks
(d) Relatives
19. Primary, Secondary and Tertiary sectors are divided in which one of the following basis ?
(a) Nature of employment
(b) Nature of activities
(c) Nature of ownership
(d) Nature of income
20. Which one of the following banks in India controls the issuance of currency and regulates the credit system in the country ?
(a) Punjab National Bank
(b) Indian Bank
(c) Reserve Bank of India
(d) State Bank of India
SECTION - B
VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (4X2=8 Marks)
21. How was the Indian subcontinent crucial for the trade network during the sixteenth century ? Explain.
22. (a) Suggest any two ways to solve the problem of land degradation.
OR
(b) Suggest any two ways for the conservation of resources.
23. How does the United Nations Development Program’s (UNDP’s) developmental criterion differ from the World Bank ? Explain.
24. “Role of women is gradually enhancing in the politics of the country.” Examine the statement.
SECTION - C
(Short Answer Type Questions) (5x3 = 15)
25. (a) Analyse the process of German Unification.
OR
(b) Analyse the process of Italian Unification.
26. “The development process of India has experienced transformation due to the significant influence of Information Technology (I.T.) and Electronic Industry.” Explain the statement with examples.
27. Describe any three functions of the Political Parties.
28. How can the formal sector loans be made beneficial for poor farmers and workers ? Explain.
29. Examine the role of Public Sector in the development and well-being of a country.
SECTION - D
(Long Answer Type Questions) (4x5 = 20)
30. (a) “There were variety of cultural processes through which Indian Nationalism captured people’s imagination.” Explain the statement with examples.
OR
(b) How were the various social groups involved in the Civil Disobedience Movement ? Explain with examples.
31. (a) Explain the importance of agriculture in the Indian Economy.
OR
(b) Explain the Technological and Institutional reforms taken by the government in the interest of farmers.
32. (a) How do we assess democracy’s outcomes ? Explain.
OR
(b) “Democracy is an accountable, responsive and legitimate government.” Explain the statement.
33. (a) Analyse the role of Liberalisation in the globalisation.
OR
(b) Examine five factors to promote the process of globalisation.
SECTION - E
(Case-based/Source-based Questions) (3x4 = 12)
34. Read the following source and answer the questions that follow :
Why Newspapers ?
‘Krishnaji Trimbuck Ranade inhabitant of Poona intends to publish a Newspaper in the Marathi Language with a view of affording useful information on every topic of local interest. It will be open for free discussion on subjects of general utility, scientific investigation and the speculations connected with the antiquities, statistics, curiosities, history and geography of the country and of the Deccan especially... the patronage and support of all interested in the diffusion of knowledge and welfare of the people is earnestly solicited.’
Bombay Telegraph and Courier, 6 January, 1849
‘The task of the native newspapers and political associations is identical to the role of the Opposition in the House of Commons in Parliament in England. That is of critically examining government policy to suggest improvements, by removing those parts that will not be to the benefit of the people, and also by ensuring speedy implementation.
These associations ought to carefully study the particular issues, gather diverse relevant information on the nation as well as on what are the possible and desirable improvements, and this will surely earn it considerable influence.’
Native Opinion, 3 April, 1870
34.1 Analyse the primary objective proposed by Ranade for publishing Marathi Language newspaper.
34.2 Why did the Bombay Telegraph emphasize the role of newspaper in promoting welfare of Deccan region ?
34.3 What were the key responsibilities attributed to native newspapers ? Mention any two.
35. Read the following source and answer the questions that follow :
Sacred Groves – A wealth of diverse and rare species
Nature worship is an age old tribal belief based on the premise that all creations of nature have to be protected. Such beliefs have preserved several virgin forests in pristine form called Sacred Groves (the forests of God and Goddesses). These patches of forest or parts of large forests have been left untouched by the local people and any interference with them is banned.
Certain societies revere a particular tree which they have preserved from time immemorial. The Mundas and the Santhal of Chota Nagpur region worship mahua (Bassia latifolia) and kadamba (Anthocaphalus cadamba) trees, and the tribals of Odisha and Bihar worship the tamarind (Tamarindus indica) and mango (mangifera indica) trees during weddings. To many of us, peepal and banyan trees are considered sacred.
Indian society comprises several cultures, each with its own set of traditional methods of conserving nature and its creations. Sacred qualities are often ascribed to springs, mountain peaks,
plants and animals which are closely protected. You will find troops of macaques and langurs around many temples. They are fed daily and treated as a part of temple devotees. In and around Bishnoi villages in Rajasthan, herds of blackbuck, (chinkara), nilgai and peacocks can be seen as an integral part of the community and nobody harms them.
35.1 How does sacred groves relate to the belief in nature worship ?
35.2 How do communities incorporate trees into their cultural practices ? Explain with example.
35.3 Explain the cultural values that contribute to the coexistence of nature.
36. Read the following source and answer the questions that follow :
Panchayati Raj
“We need to give more power to the panchayats to realise the dream of Mahatma Gandhi and the hopes of the makers of our Constitution, Panchayati Raj establishes true democracy. It restores power to the only place where power belongs in a democracy - in the hands of the people. Giving power to Panchayats is also a way to reduce corruption and increase administrative efficiency. When people participate in the planning and implementation of developmental schemes, they would naturally exercise greater control over these schemes. This would eliminate the corrupt middlemen. Thus, Panchayati Raj will strengthen the foundations of our democracy.”
36.1 How does giving power to Panchayats relate to the vision of Mahatma Gandhi ?
36.2 Explain the primary objective of giving power to the Panchayats.
36.3 How does the establishment of Panchayati Raj contribute to democracy ? Explain.
SECTION - F
(Map Skill Based Questions) (2+3 = 5)
37. (a) Two places (A) and (B) have been marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify them with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them :
(i) The place where Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place.
(ii) The place where the session of Indian National Congress was held in 1927.
(b) On the same political outline map of India, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols :
(i) Bhakra Nangal - Dam
(ii) Noida - Software Technology Park
(iii) Tarapur - Nuclear Power Plant
(iv) Haldia - Sea Port
Note : The following questions are for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 37.
Attempt any five questions.
37.1 Name the state where Jallianwala Bagh incident took place.
37.2 Name the place where the Indian National Congress Session was held in 1927.
37.3 Name the state where Bhakra Nangal dam is located.
37.4 Name the state where Tarapur Nuclear Power Plant is located.
37.5 In which state is the Noida Software Technology Park located ?
37.6 Name the state where Haldia Sea Port is located.
