Class X Time - 3 Hrs Max. Marks - 90
General Instructions
(i) The Question Paper has 30 questions in all. All questions are compulsory
(ii) Questions from serial number 1 to 8 are Very Short Answer Questions. Each question carries 1 marks
(iii) Questions from serial number 9 to 21 are of 3 marks. Answers of these questions should not exceed 80 words each
(iv) Questions from serial number 22 to 29 are of 5 marks. Answers of these questions should not exceed 120 words each
(v) Question number 30 is a map question of 3 marks from Geography. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book
1. Which countries of Asia developed the earliest technique of Printing ?
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In which novel would you find the character named 'Friday' ?
2. What was the aim of 'Chipko movement' ?
3. Which one is not an ethnic community of Sri Lanka from amongst the Hindus, Sri Lankans, Tamils, Christians and Sinhalas ?
4. Which level of government in India can make laws on the subjects included in the Concurrent list ?
5. What did political leaders and reformers like Jyotiba Phule, Gandhiji, B.R.Ambedkar and Periyar Ramaswamy opposed ?
6. Why is total income not a useful measure of development ? Give one reason
7. Name any two things that money cannot buy
8. What is the per capita income in the high income countries according to the World Development Report of 2006 ?
9. What was the most powerful weapon of the Spanish conquerors of America ? How did it pave the way for their conquest ?
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"In the eighteenth century Europe, the peasants and artisans in the country side readily agreed to work for the merchants." Explain any three reasons
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Which three features of the big modern city of Calcutta(Kolkatta) fascinated the gods as described in the novel written by Durgacharan Roy ? Explain.
10. "19th century indenture had been described as a new system of slavery". Explain the statement briefly.
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Describe any three main reasons for the decline of textile exports from India in the 19th century.
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Explain any three major problems faced by people who migrated to Bombay (Mumbai) during nineteenth century.
11. Describe the early development of 'print' in Japan.
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How did the publishing market develop ?
12. Describe the effect of 'print revolution' in the Protestant Reformation
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Mention three reasons for the popularity of novels
13. Suggest measures of soil conservation in hilly and mountainous areas.
14. What steps have been adopted under the Indian Wildlife Act to protect the endangered species of animals ?
15. Differentiate between Endemic Species and Extinct Species. Give suitable examples
16. In what way Brussels is different from the rest of Belgium ? How did the Belgians tackle this problem ?
17. When does a social difference becomes a social division ? Discuss the origin of social differences
18. Discuss the ways in which social divisions are reflected in a Democracy.
19. Why do we use averages ? Are there any limitations to their use ? Illustrate with your own examples related to development
20. Cite any three examples to prove that money in your pocket cannot buy all the goods and services you may need to live well.
21. Why is 'Tertiary Sector' becoming so important in India ? Explain
22. What are MNCs ? Describe their functions
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Why did some industrialists in 19th century Europe prefer hand labour over machines ?
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Describe the new spirit of individualism that emerged in the industrial cities
23. Describe the manuscripts before the age of print
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Discuss the emergence of novels in South India in the 19th century
24. State any four characteristics of commercial farming in India
25. How has intensive industrialisation put a great pressure on existing fresh water resources in India? Explain with two examples of each.
26. How can you say that different tiers of government in India enjoy separate jurisdictions ?
27. What are the effects of communalism on Politics
28. State Infant Mortality Rate Literacy Rate Net Attendance Ratio Per Capita Income
per 1000 (2003) 2000-2003 (in Rs.)
Punjab 49 70 81 26000/-
Kerala 11 91 91 22800/-
Bihar 60 47 41 5700/-
(i) Which state has the highest literacy rate ?
(ii) Which state has the highest per capita income ?
(iii) Which state has highest infant mortality ?
29. What is sustainable development ? Explain it with an example of water
30. (a) One item is shown in the given outline map of India. Identify this item with the help of following information and write its correct name on the line marked on the map
(A) Type of Soil
(b) On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols
(B) Periyar Tiger Reserve
(C) Salal Dam
