CBSE Question Paper
Subject - Social Science
Foreign
Class – X th (2010)

General Instructions:

i. There are 29 questions in all questions are compulsory.
ii. Marks for each question are indicated against the question
iii. Questions from serial number 1 to 10 are 1 mark questions. Answers of these questions may by from one word to one sentence each.
iv. Questions from serial number 11 to 18 are 3 mark questions. Answers of these questions may by given in 60-80 word each
v. Questions from serial number 19 to 28 are 4 mark questions. Answers of these questions may by given in 80-100 word each.
vi. Questions No.29 is on map work. Attach the map inside your answer book.

1. What was the result of the first upheaval that took place in France in July 1830 ?                                  1
OR
Name the founder of the Hao Movement.                                                                                                    1

2. Why couldn’t the ever increasing demand for books be Satisfied the production of handwritten manuscripts ?   1
OR
What was the main objective of introduction of circulating libraries in 1740 in France ?                      1

3. Which is the most widely spread and important soil in India?                                                           1

4. Give two examples of abate resources.                                                                                   1/2 + 1/2=1

5. Classify energy resources into two groups.                                                                             1/2 + 1/2=1

6. What are agglomeration economies?                                                                                             1

7. Name the two major social groups of Sri Lanka.                                                                           1

8. Name the language which is spoken by the majority of the people in Brussels.                          1 

9. Which countries are known as rich countries on the basis of per Capita income?                      1

10. What is a Multinational Corporation?                                                                                          1 

11. Describe in brief the great economic hardships during the 1830s in Europe.                         3
OR
Name the most influential book of Phan Boi Chau. Write about the two themes related to this book.   1+1+1= 3

12. “A satyagrahi wins the battle through non –violence.” Explain with Examples.                      3

13. Study the given passage and answer the questions that follow :                                         1+2=3

    The Independence Day Pledge, 26 January 1930 “We believe that it is the inalienable right of the Indian people , as of their toil and have the necessities of life, so that they may have full opportunities of growth. We believe also that if any government deprives people of these rights and oppresses them, the people have a further right to alter it or the abolish it. The British Government in India has not only deprived the Indian people of their freedom but has based itself on the exploitation of the masses. And has ruined India economically, politically culturally, and spiritually. We believe, therefore, that India must sever the British connection and attain Purna Swaraj or Complete Independence.”

(13.1) Who was the President of the Congress when the decision was Taken to celebrate 26 January 1930 as Independence Day ?
(13.2) Why must India server the British connection and attain purna Swaraj ? Explain briefly.

14. Explain the effects of print culture in the religious sphere in early modern Europe.               3

OR
Explain the teachings given by Srinivas Das in his novel ‘Parikasha- Guru’.                                  3

15. How do we have different identities in different contexts ? Explain with Suitable examples .           3

16. Explain how the proper representation of women in legislature can solve The problem of gender based discrimination in India.                                       3

17. Study the data given in the table and answer the questions that follow :                             1+2=3

State	Infant Mortality Rate per 1, 000 (2003)	Literacy Rate (%) (2001)	Net Attendance Ratio for Class I-IV (1995-96)
Punjab	49	70	81
Kerala	11	91	91
Bihar	60	47	41

(17.1) Which state has the lowest infant mortality rate?
(17.2) Why does this state have the lowest infant mortality rate in Comparison to other states?

Note :  The following question is for the Blind Candidates only, in lieu of Q. No. 17.
Which state of India has the lowest infant mortality rate ? Give two reason for its having the lowest in Infant mortality rate.(1+2=3 Marks)

18.  Explain how globalization can be made fairer. (3 Marks)

19. What were the main sources of attraction for Europeans to come to Africa in the nineteenth century? How did they exploit their resources?(2+2=4 Marks)
OR
Explain the role of Indian merchants and bankers in the network of export trade.(4 Marks)
OR
Why were mass housing schemes planned for workers In London, after the Russian Revolution in 1917 ? Explain. (4 Marks)

20. Why is the growth rate in agriculture decelerating? How did the Government of India make efforts to modernize agriculture? Explain.(4 Marks)

21. What is the main reason of water pollution? How can the industrial pollution Of fresh water be reduced? Suggest three ways. (1+3=4 Marks)

22. What is the meaning of road density? Describe any three major problems faced by road transportation in India.(1+3=4 Marks)

23. Explain any four features of federalism. (4×1=4 Marks)

24. What is the necessity of political parties in a democratic set –up ?Explain any four points.(4×1=4 Marks)

25. Most of the democracies of the world face the challenge of expansion and challenge of deepening of democracy”. Justify the statement. (4 Marks)

26.  “ Income and employment will increase if the farmers are provided irrigation and marketing facilities.” Justify the statement. (4 Marks)

27. Why are the deposits in the banks called ‘demand deposits ‘? What are the benefits of deposits with the banks ? (1+3=4 Marks)

28. Explain with examples ‘Right to Information’ to the consumers . (4 Marks)

30. six features with serial numbers (1) to (6) are marked in the give political outline map of India (on page 11) . Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked in the map

    (1) The place from where the movement of Indigo planters was started
    (2) The place where Indian National Congress session 1920 was held
    (3) The leading rubber producing state
    (4) A major iron –ore mine
    (5) A major coal mine
    (6) The terminal station of National Highway (6×1=6 Marks)

OR
Locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols of the given political out line map of India (on page 12):

    (i) Bardoli
    (ii)Tehri Dam
    (iii) Chennai (Madras)
    (iv) Tuticorin –Thermal Power station
    (v) Bhubaneshwar- Software technology park
    (vi) Kochi – Sea port (6×1=6 Marks)

Note : The following question are for the Blind candidates only, in lieu of Q. No 29.

    (29.1) Name the place from where the movement of Indigo planters was started.
    (29.2) At which place was the Indian National congress session 1920 held ?
    (29.3) Which is the leading rubber producing state of state of India ?
    (29.4) Name the terminal stations of national highway 1.
    (29.5) Name the softwere technology park located in orissa.
    (29.6) Which is the major sea –port in Kerala ?(6×1=6 Marks)
    For Q NO.29