CHENNAI SAHODAYA SCHOOLS

COMMON EXAMINATION
Class-10
Key answers
Social Science 08

Q (1): Choose the correct option:

What were Penny Chapbooks?
( d ) Pocket-sized books

Q (2): Arrange the following in correct sequence:

(i) Martin Luther's '95 theses'
(ii) First book printed by John Gutenberg 'Bible'
(iii)Vernacular Press Act
(iv) Old Japanese Book ' Diamond Sutra'
( a ) (iv)-(ii)-(i)-(iii)

Q (3): Assertion(A) : In France, were the "Biliotheque Bleue", which were low-
priced small books printed on poor quality paper, and bound in cheap blue covers.
Reason(R) : In England, penny chapbooks were carried by petty pedlars known as
chapmen, and sold for a penny, so that even the poor could buy them.
( b ) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Q (4): Choose the correct statement.

( a ) Major bajra producing states are Rajasthan ,Uttar pradesh ,Maharashtra,
Gujarat and Haryana.

Q (5): Arrange the following in the correct sequence:

(i) The Summit was convened for addressing urgent problems of
environmental protection and Socio-Economic development at the global level.
(ii) The Rio Convention endorsed the global Forest Principles and adopted
Agenda 21 for achieving Sustainable Development in the 21st century.
(iii) The assembled leaders signed the Declaration on Global Climatic Change
and Biological Diversity
(iv) In June 1992, more than 100 heads of states met in Rio de Janeiro in
Brazil, for the first International Earth Summit.
( a ) (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
Q (6): Which species are called Normal species?
( a ) Species whose population levels are considered to be normal for their
survival.
Q (7): Power sharing helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social
groups.
( a ) True
Q (8): Power sharing is a good way to ensure the stability of:
( b ) Political order
Q (9): Marriage is a subject in which list?
( b ) Concurrent List
Q (10): Political parties and candidates hardly use caste sentiments.
( a ) False

Q (11): State if True or False:

BSP was formed in 1984 under the leadership of Kanshi Ram.
( a ) True
Q (12): State True or False
Responsive and Accountable government are the results of democracy.
( a ) True
Q (13): The average per capita income of four families is Rs 5000. If the income
of three families is Rs 4000, Rs 7000 and Rs 3000 respectively, what is the
income of the fourth family?
( d ) Rs. 6000
Q (14): Per capita income hides?
( a ) Disparities
Q (15): Animal Husbandry is a part of?
( a ) Primary sector
Q (16): Who measures the GDP of India?
( d ) Central Government Ministry

Q (17): State if true or false.

The main source of income for banks is interest on deposits.
( b ) False
Q (18): What is WTO?
(b) World Trade
Organisation
Q (19): Choose the correct option:
The past two decades of globalisation has seen rapid movements in:
(a) Goods, services and people between countries.
Q (20): Choose the correct option
Most Indian indentured workers came from:
(a) Eastern Uttar Pradesh

Q (21): Why is it essential to conserve mineral resources?

The geological process of mineral formation are slow that the rates of
replenishment are infinitely small in comparison to the present rate of
consumption.
Mineral resources are finite and non-renewable
Most of the minerals are unevenly distributed on the earth surface (any 2
points)
(or)
What are the uses of copper?
1. Copper is used in electrical cables, electronics and chemical industries.
2. It is used for making utensils, electric wires and alloys.
Q (22): Mention two effects of the British government decision for the abolition of
the Corn Law?
1. Food could not be imported into Britain at a much cheaper rate than it
would be produced within the country
2. British agriculture was unable to compete with imports. Vast areas of land
were left uncultivated and people started migrating to cities or other countries.
3. As food prices fell, consumption in Britain rose faster industrial growth in
Britain also led to higher incomes and therefore more food imports. ( any two)
Q (23): What are feminist movements?
1. The agitations demanding the political and legal status of women and
improving their educational and career opportunities are called feminist
movements
2. They are more radical women’s movement that are aimed at equality in
personal and family life as well.
Q (24): Workers are exploited in the unorganised sector. Do you agree with this
view? Give reasons in support of your answer.
Yes. I support this view.
1. There are no rules and regulations followed.
2. Jobs are low paid an d often not regular
3. No provision of overtime is there and no paid holiday or leave is given.
4. Any other valid point.
Section C
Short answers
Q (25): How did the Muslims respond to the Civil Disobedience Movement?
When the civil disobedience movement started there was an atmosphere of
suspicion and distrust between communities.
Alienated from the congress, large sections of Muslims could not respond to the call
for a united struggle.
Many muslim leaders and intellectuals expressed their concern about the status of
Muslims as a minority within India.
They feared that the culture and identity of minorities would be submerged under the
domination of a Hindu majority.
(Or)
Why did Gandhiji relaunch the Civil Disobedience Movement after the Second
Round Table Conference? Explain any three reasons.
1. In December 1931, Gandhiji went to London for the Round Table
conference, but the negotiations broke down and he returned disappointed.
2. In India, he discovered that the government had begun a new cycle of
repression.
3. Abdul Ghaffar Khan and Jawaharlal Nehru were both in jail.
4. The congress had been declared illegal.
5. A series of measures had been imposed to prevent meetings,
demonstrations and boycott.(any three)
Q (26): State any three merits of railways.
1. Railways make it possible to conduct multifarious activities like business,
sightseeing, pilgrimage along with transportation of goods.
2. It is suitable for long distance travel.
3. It binds the economic life of the country
4. It accelerates the development of the industry and agriculture. (any three)
Q (27) “In politics, the focus on caste can sometimes giove an impression that
elections are all about caste and nothing else.” Justify.
1. W
hen parties choose candidates in elections, they keep in mind the caste
composition of electorate and nominate candidates from different castes so as to
get necessary support to win elections.
2. P
olitical parties and candidates in elections make appeal to caste sentiment to
muster support. Some political parties are known to favour some castes and are
seen as their representatives
3. U
niversal adult franchise and the principle of ‘one person one vote’ compelled
political leaders to gear up to the task of mobilizing and securing political
support.
Q (28): If GDP in Rupees (in crores) produced by different sectors in 1950 was
Primary sector- 80,000, Secondary sector- 19,000, Tertiary sector-
39,000and in 2000
Primary sector- 3,14,000, Secondary sector- 2,80,000, Tertiary sector-
5,55,000

(i)Calculate the share of the three sectors in GDP for 1950 and 2000.
(ii)Show the data as a bar diagram.
(iii)What conclusions can be drawn from the bar graph?

Share for 1950

Primary sector = 80000/138000x 100 = 57.97%
Secondary sector = 19000/138000x100 = 13.77%
Tertiary sector = 39000/138000x100 = 28.26%
Share for 2011
Primary sector = 8,65,000/52,45,000x100 = 16.49%
Secondary sector = 13,70,000/52,45,000x100 = 26.12%
Tertiary sector = 30,10,000/52,45,000x 100 = 57.39%
ii. representation in bar graph

iii. We can draw a conclusion tat the share of the tertiary sector in the GDP has
almost doubled, while that of the primary sector has declined by about 41% in the
last six decades.The secondary sector has grown by about 13 % in the last six
decades. And the major development has taken place in the tertiary sector with an
increase of about 30%.

Q(29): How are ‘local companies' benefited by collaborating with ‘multinational

companies'? Evaluate any three benefits.
MNC’s can provide money for additional investments, like buying new machines
for faster production.
MNC’s might bring with them the latest technology for production.
MNC’s also buy some local companies to expand production, since they have
wealth exceeding the entire budgets of some of the developing countries.
Section D
Long Answers
Q (30): In Britain, the formation of the nation-state was not the result of a
sudden upheaval or revolution. Validate the statement with relevant arguments.
Britain has a different history of how it consolidated as a nation-state without
uprisings and revolutions The British Isles was inhabited by ethnic English,
Welsh, Scot or Irish. The English nation grew more in power and wealth, and it
began to exert influence over the other nations of the islands.
1. The concept of nation states with England as the centre, came in 1688
after the Parliament snatched power from the monarchy. In 1707. The Act of
Union between England and Scotland resulted in the formation of the United
Kingdom of Great Britain.
2. To ensure the growth of British identity, Scotland’s cultural and political
institutions were suppressed.
3. The British imposed control over Ireland as well. Ireland was deeply
divided into two groups, Catholics and Protestants. The English favoured the
Protestants and helped them establish their dominance over a largely Catholic
Ireland.
4. In 1801, Ireland was forcibly incorporated into the United kingdom after
a failed Irish revolt. The symbols of new Britain were the English language the
British flag(Union Jack) and the British national anthem (God save Our Nobel
King).
(Or)
Culture had played an important role in the development of nationalism in Europe
during eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.' Support the statement with examples.
1. Culture played an important role in creating the idea of nation, art and
poetry, stories and music helped to express and shape nationalist feelings.
2. Romanticism a cultural movement which sought to develop a particular
form of nationalist sentiment. Romantic artists and poets generally criticized the
glorification of reason and science and focussed instead on emotions intuition and
mystical feelings.
3. German philosopher Johann Gottfried Herder claimed that true German
culture was to be discovered among the common people- dos volk. It was through
folk songs, folk poetrty and folk dances that the true spirit of a nation was
popularised.
4. The emphasis on vernacular language and the collection of local folklore
was used to carry the modern nationalist message to large audiences who were
mostly illiterates.
5. Any other valid point.
Q (31): Differentiate between hydel power and thermal power.
Hydel Power
1. It is generated by fast flowing water
2. It uses renewable resources.
3. Initially, its cost was high but later it became cheaper.
4. It does not cause any pollution.
5. Example Bhakra Nangal Project
Thermal Power
1. It is generated by using coal, petroleum and natural gas.
2. It uses all non-renewable resources.
3. Its cost is very high and its production is expensive.
4. It does cause pollution.
5. Example Badarpur thermal plant of Delhi
(Or)

Why is it necessary to conserve mineral resources? Explain any three ways to

conserve mineral resources.
Importance of conservation of Minerals
1. Mineral resources are being rapidly consumed which takes millions of
years to be created and concentrated.
2. Mineral resources are finite and non-renewable.
3. Continued extraction ores leads to increasing costs as mineral extraction
comes from greater depths along with decreasing quality.
The measures to conserve minerals are
1. It should be used in a planned and sustainable manner.
2. Improved technology needs to be constantly evolved to allow use of low
grade ores at low costs.
3. Some of the metals are recyclables.
4. Scrap of metal can be used and so other substitute can be found.
Q (32): "Political Parties are a necessary condition for a democracy." Analyse the
statement with examples.
1. Without political parties democracies cannot exist
2. If we donot have political parties- in such a situation every candidate in
elections will be independent.
3. No one will be able to make any promises to the people about any major
policy changes.
4. The government may be formed by its utility will remain uncertain. They
needed same ways to bring various representatives together so that a responsible
government could be formed.
5. Elected representatives will be accountable only to their constituency for
what they do in their locality
(Or)
The first challenge faced by political parties is lack of internal democracy within
parties. What do you understand by the statement? Explain
1. All over the world there is a tendency in political parties towards the
concentration of power in one or few leader at the top.
2. Parties do not keep membership registers, donot hold organisational
meetings and do not conduct internal elections regularly.
3. Ordinary members of the party do not get sufficient information on what
happens inside the party.
4. They do not have the means or the connection needed to influence the
decisions. As a result the leaders assume greater power to make decisions in the
name of the party.
5. Since one or few leaders exercise paramount power in the party, those
who disagree with the leadership find it difficult to continue in the party.
6. More than loyalty to party principles and policies, personal loyalty to the
leader becomes more important.

Q (33): In situations with high risks, credit might create further problems for the
borrower. Explain.
Another term for this state would be ‘debt trap’. Whenever a person takes credit, it
involves an interest rate on the loan and if it is not paid back, then the borrower is
forced to give up his collateral or asset which he/she used as the guarantee, to the
lender.
For example, credit taken by farmers for cultivation could create problems at some
time. Basically, crop production involves high costs on inputs such as HYV seeds,
fertilizers, irrigation, etc. Mainly loan taken by a farmer at the beginning of the season
and it is repaid after the harvest. But in some case, failure of the crop results in
impossible loan payment conditions. Then, in order to repay the loan sometimes,
they
(Or)

What are the differences between formal and informal sources of

credit?

S.no. Formal source of credit Informal source of credit

1 These include banks and These include
cooperatives moneylenders, friends,
traders, relatives etc.
2. The RBI supervises the lending There is no such
activities organization to supervise
the lending
3 These charges less rate of These sources charge high
interest rate of interest
4 These sources neither These sources impose
pressurise the borrowers nor their own conditions which
impose any unfair conditions on are at times very difficult
them for the borrowers
5 The lending activities are Making profit is the only
concentrated around the social aim of lending activities in
well being of each individual in informal sectors.
the society.

34) Read the source given below and answer the question that follows:

34.1 According to the source what kind of images were used for advertisements?
34.2 why were advertisements used by Manchester’s product for their products
34.3 What information was contained in the label?

34.1 Images of gods, kings, queens and historical figures were used to invoke
feelings of familiarity and nationalism among the people.
34.2 Lables were put in Indian products to inform the consumers of the place of origin
and manufacture.
34.3 The labels held information about the place of manufacture and company
manufactured the product

35. Read the source given below and answer the question that follows:

35.1 Mention the prudential reason for power sharing.

35.2 Mention one kind of power sharing not found in a democracy but can be seen in
a confederation.
35.3 Define Tyranny of the majority rule.

35.1 Power sharing helps in reducing the possibility of conflict between various social
groups. A prudent reason entails doing something because it will good
consequences or results- hence power sharing will result in a stable, conflict less
society is a prudential reason for sharing of power.
35.2 Democratic countries do not share power with their neighbouring countries. This
is found in confederation commonly.
35.3 Government by a single or multiple rulers with absolute power is called tyranny
of majority rule.

36. Read the source given below and answer the question that follows:
36.1 Name the mineral found in veins and lodes.
36.2 How are veins and lodes formed?
36.3 Mention feature of Igneous and Metamorphic rocks?
36.1 limestone
36.2 Veins and lodes are formed when minerals in liquid or molten and gaseous
forms are forced upwards through cavities towards the Earth’s surface. They cool
and solidify as they rise.
36.3 Most Igneous rocks include more than one mineral deposit.
Igneous and sedimentary rocks because of heat, pressure and strain
change to metamorphic rock.