Sample Paper - Social Science
Marks : 80
Subject : Social Science
Time : 180 Minutes + 10 Minutes Reading
Overview
I. Section A - Do as Directed (20 * 1)
II. Section B - Very Short Answer Questions (6 * 2 = 12)
III. Section C - Short Answer Questions (7 * 3 = 21)
IV. Section D - Long Answer Questions (3 * 5 = 15)
V. Section E - Case-Based Questions (4 * 3 = 12)
Instructions
1. This paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections
2. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some
questions. A student is expected to attempt only one of these questions.
3. Section A is of 20 objective type questions
4. Section B consists of 6 VSAQs carrying two marks each. Answers to these
questions should be in the range of 30-50 words
5. Section C consists of 7 SAQs carrying 3 marks each. Answers should be in the
range of 50 to 80 words.
6. Section D consists of 3 LAQs carrying 5 mars each. Answers should be in the
range of 80 to 120 words.
7. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 4
marks each with sub-parts.
SECTION A (20 x 1 = 20)
1. ________ is the name of the regime in France prior to 1789.
a. Feudal System
b. Estates System
c. Old Regime
d. New Regime
2. ________ is the most important factor of production.
3. The Brahmaputra is known as ______ in Tibet.
a. Tsanpo
b. Mansarovar
c. Dihang
d. Yangtze
4. ________ is the name of a bird sanctuary in Lakshadweep.
5. ________ were opposed to the power of dynastic rulers.
a. Conservatives
b. Socialists
c. Liberals
d. Radicals
6. The four divisions of the Northern Plains based on relief features are _____, ____,
____ and _____.
7. The name of the Chinese parliament is ________.
8. ______ was the queen of France in 1789.
9. The number of families in Palampur that own land over 2 hectares is
a. 240
b. 150
c. 100
d. 60
10. ______ was the umbrella party that led the freedom struggle against the white
minority.
11. A country where people have the supreme right to make decisions is
a. Sovereign
b. Republic
c. Secular
d. Fraternity
12. The Narmada basin originates in ________.
13. The area India covers is ______.
14. Mountain ranges in the eastern part of India, near Arunachal Pradesh are called
_____.
15. In 1789, France had a _______ because of the rise in the price of food grains
which caused a struggle to survive.
16. Which age group of children does the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan aim to promote
education
a. 6-14 yrs
b. 6-15 yrs
c. 8-14 yrs
d. 8-15 yrs
17. Assertion: The Deccan Trap region is covered in black soil
Reason: Alluvium has been deposited in this region for centuries
a. A & R are correct, R is the correct explanation
b. A & R are correct, R is the wrong explanation
c. A is correct, R is wrong
d. A is wrong, R is correct
18. Assertion : 1904 was a very bad year for Russian industries.
Reason : There were shortages in crops
a. A & R are correct, R is the correct explanation
b. A & R are correct, R is the wrong explanation
c. A is correct, R is wrong
d. A is wrong, R is correct
19. Assertion : Palampur is considered a well developed village
Reason : It has many different types of industries that are growing
a. A & R are correct, R is the correct explanation
b. A & R are correct, R is the wrong explanation
c. A is correct, R is wrong
d. A is wrong, R is correct
20. Assertion : Pakistan is not considered a democracy under Pervez Musharaff
Reason : He held referendums
a. A & R are correct, R is the correct explanation
b. A & R are correct, R is the wrong explanation
c. A is correct, R is wrong
d. A is wrong, R is correct
SECTION B (2 x 6 = 12)
21. What do you mean by “unemployment”? Differentiate between seasonal and
disguised unemployed based on where they are found.
22. Differentiate between the rivers in Himalayas and Peninsular region
23. Describe the meeting of the Estates-General called on May 5th, 1789.
24. List two differences between capital and social ideologies about private property.
Also list 2 famous philosophers that impacted socialism.
25. Explain why in a democracy final decision making power must rest with the
rulers elected by the people, with the example of Pakistan.
26. Mention any three changes that were brought about in the constitution of South
Africa after 1994.
SECTION C (7 x 3 = 21)
27. In what way is human capital superior to other sources like physical capital?
How does a large population turn into a productive asset? Explain.
28. Describe the Indus river system with respect to its route.
29. List 3 reasons why a constitution is important for a country.
30. What was the situation of slavery in France? When was it finally abolished?
31. Why is the constitution of India still binding even 70 years after it was drafted?
Why is it acceptable to all Indians?
32. How does education contribute to society, with regard to parents and children?
33. What changes did Industrialisation bring to Russia? List any 4.
SECTION D (3 X 5 = 15)
34. Describe the 3 parallel ranges of the Himalayas in detail.
35. Write a note about the following :
a. Bhabar
b. Terai
c. Bhangar
d. Khadar
36. Elaborate on the global impact of the USSR on the world.
SECTION E ( 3 X 4 = 12)
37. A country X has placed strict laws on criticising government policies. The media
is controlled by the government and can only show the ruling party’s side of
politics. All government officials are forced to join the party meetings. There is a
constant case of voter suppression and sometimes, votes of people of certain
castes are not counted properly. Based on this passage, answer the following:
a. How is this government non-democratic? (2)
b. Give 2 examples of countries that do not follow the democratic principle
of one person, one vote, one value. (2)
38. There is a dalit boy in a village. Due to his family’s dire financial circumstances,
he could not afford to go to school. His mother sold cotton at a nearby market,
and his father was bedridden. Soon, he became a patient of rickets and could
not help his mother take care of his younger brother. Once he recovered from
rickets, he did not have skills that carried over to any profession, and hence, had
to continue doing his mother’s job of selling cotton, and earned a meagre
income. Based on this passage, answer the following:
a. Why is education important for employment? (2)
b. Why is an uneducated set of parents detrimental to a child’s growth?
c. Give an example of a government scheme looking to promote education
39. A school went on a field trip to a part of the Northern Plains known as “Horse
Land”. They observed pebbles which were deposited by many rivers. Many
rivers also seem to “disappear” here. They decided to stay at a nearby national
park. Based on this passage, answer the following:
a. Which region of the Northern Plains is “horse land” located in?
b. Where do the rivers reappear after they disappear?
c. Which national park did they reside in?
d. Which mountain range does it lay parallel to?