Jharkhand Board Sample Paper
Subject - Social Science
Class – X
Total No. of Questions : 25 Time : 3 Hours Full Marks : 80
General Instructions:
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
The figures in the margin indicate full marks of the questions.
Answers of the questions must be in the context of the instructions given therein.
Draw neat and clean diagrams wherever necessary.
Stencils or templates for drawing outline maps may be used wherever necessary.
Group – A ( History ) 20 Marks
1. What are the two main types of heritage ? ( Answer in 30 words ) 2
2. Where is the statue of Gomateshwar situated ? ( Answer in 30 words ) 2
3. Write a short note on colonial heritage. ( Answer in 60 – 80 words ) 4
4. Write a brief description on Indian Classical Music. ( Answer in 60– 80 words ) 4
OR
What kind of musical instrument is Sarangi ? Name the language in which Valmiki composed the Ramayana. ( Answer in 60 – 80 words )
5. What is the role of people in the preservation of heritage ? Describe. ( Answer in 100 – 125 words ) 6
OR
Why is conservation of lakes and tanks necessary ? ( Answer in 100 – 125 words )
6. In the given outline map of India show the following temples : ( Use the given map on Page No. ..... ) 2
(a) Dilwara temple
(b) Kamakhya temple.
Group - B ( Geography ) 28 Marks
1. How is soil formed ? ( Answer in 30 words ) 2
2. What do you mean by transport ? ( Answer in 30 words ) 2
3. Why is railway so important now-a-days ? ( Answer in 30 words ) 2
4. Distinguish between Rabi and Kharif crops. ( Answer in 60–80 words ) 4
5. Distinguish between Natural gas and Bio-gas. ( Answer in 60 – 80 words ) 4
OR
Describe the method to control environmental degradation. ( Answer in 60 – 80 words )
6. Why is the iron and steel industry located in peninsular India only ? (Answer in 60 – 80 words) 4
Describe replenishable ground water resources of India. ( Answer in 100 – 125 words ) 6
14. (a) On the given outline map of India mark the following ( Use the map given on Page ...... ) : 2
(i) Area of Black Soil.
(ii) Mountainous Soil ( Arunachal Pradesh ).
(b) Study the given outline map of India and identify the features represented by A, B, C and D and write their correct names on the marked place on the map. ( Use the map given on Page ... ) 2
Group - C ( Economic & Social Development ) 32 Marks
15. Name any two types of economies. ( Answer in 30 words ) 2
16. Why is there a need to regulate prices ? ( Answer in 30 words ) 2
17. When is the World Consumers' Rights Day celebrated ? ( Answer in 30 words ) 2
18. Why is sustainable economic development necessary for economic growth ? ( Answer in 60 – 80 words ) 4
OR
What is the meaning of Non-alignment with reference to India’s foreign policy ? ( Answer in 60 – 80 words )
19. Why is literacy essential for human development ? ( Answer in 60 – 80 words ) 4
20. Why has the National Minority Commission been set up ? ( Answer in 60 – 80 words ) 4
21. Describe six Fundamental Rights. ( Answer in 100 – 125 words ) 6
OR
Give full forms of the following abbreviations : MCC, NSCN, KNA, PWG, UNF, ATTF.
22. What are accidents due to Radiations ? ( Answer in 30 words ) 2
OR
When has N.C.C. been formed ( started ) ? ( Answer in 30 words )
23. What is the function of Public Switch Telephone Network ? ( Answer in 30 words ) 2
OR
What is the benefit by preparing map on disaster management ? ( Answer in 30 words )
24. What is the meaning of Tsunami ? What are Tsunami waves ? ( Answer in 60 – 80 words ) 4
OR
How does the economic condition of people deteriorate during drought ? ( Answer in 60 – 80 words )
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