STAR QUESTIONS CLASS 10 GSEB SOCIAL STUDIES

HERITAGE OF INDIA

1. India has a rich cultural Heritage-Justify (2m)

2. State the characterstics of Negritoit (2m)
3. What is culture? Explain (2m)
4. What are the characterstics of Indian Culture? (2m)
5. What provision are made in the constitution for the preservation and conservation of our cultural heritage
(2m)
6. Culture teaches man a particular way of living- Explain (2m)
7. Describe in short The Cultural Heritage of Gujarat (2m)
8. State the importance of Indian Cultural Heritage (2M)
9. Explain the meaning of natural heritage and state what does it comprise of? (2M)
10. Write the physical characterstics of Australoids (2M)
11. Which animals are carved on the Indian Emblem (2M)

CULTURAL HERITAGE OF INDIA : TRADITIONAL HANDICRAFTS AND FINE ARTS

1. “Drama is a reflection of social life”-Explain(3M)

2. “Leather work is a very old art of India”- Explain (3M)
3. Explain kathakali dance form (3M)
4. Give introduction of “Sangeet Ratnakar” (3M)
5. Explain the ancient art of clay work (3M)
6. Describe tribal dance of Gujarat (3M)
7. State the type of traditional and classical dance forms (3M)

LITERARY HERITAGE OF INDIA

1. Give details of the Gujarati prose and poetry in India (2M)
2. How many vedas are there in India and Name them. (2M)
3. Which philosophical principles have been explained in Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta (2M)
4. Give details of persian literature of medevial times (2M)
5. State the importance of Upanishads (2M)
6. Why is Rigveda called the mirror of Aryans life? (2M)
7. Write a note on Yajurveda (2M)
8. How did a variety of literature develop in different languages from ancient to modern times (2M)
9. How did modern Sanskrit language develop? (2M)
10. Which are the most ancient civilizations of the world? (2M)
11. Why is Bhagwadgitaknow as the most capable philosophical book? (2M)
12. How did modern Sanskrit language Develop? (2M)
13. Vedic literature is also known as Darshanshastras. Why? (2M)
14. Varnasi was a well knowncentre of learning- Give details (2M)
15. Give information about Yajurveda (2M)
16. How did a variety of literature develop in different languages from ancient to modern times(2M)
INDIA’S HERITAGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Write a note on:Ancient Astronomy and Astrology [4M]

2. Write about the contribution made by ancient India in metallurgy [4M]
3. Which information are included in Vastushastra [4M)
4. Write about the development in chemistry achieved by ancient India [4M]
5. Evaluate the achievement of Indians in the field of Medicine and Surgery [4M]
6. Write about the progress made by ancient India in mathematics[4M]
7. Write about the scientific heritage of ancient India [4M]
PLACES OF INDIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE

1. Write about Khajuraho Temples [3m]

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2. Make a list of famous historical places located in Ahmedabad [3m]

3. Write a note on the Red Fort of Delhi [3m]
4. Describe architectural style of Taj Mahal [3m]
5. Write a brief note on Kailias Temple at Ellora [3m]
6. Write about Bruhdeshwar temple[3m]
7. India has been a land of pilgrimages since ancient time. Explain the statement [3m]
8. Describe architectural style of Taj Mahal [3m]
9. Write a note on Fatephur sikri [3m]
10. Make a list of famous historical places located in Ahmedabad [3m]
11. Why is the Sun Temple of Konark known as ‘Black Pagoda’ [3m]
12. Write a short note on the cathedrals [churches] of Goa
13. Describe Hampi [3m]
14. Write a brief note on Elephanata Cave [3m]

NATURAL RESOURCES

1. Explain, The remedies to prevent soil erosion [2m]

2. State the characterstics of Mountain soil [2m]
3. Write a short note about the desert soil [2m]
4. Why is the problem of pollution created [2m]
5. State the full form of ICAR [2m]
6. Define soil erosion. State the measures to control it[2m]
7. How many type of soil are there [2m]
8. What is called as mountain soil [2m]
FOREST AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES

1. Describe Tiger project for wildlife protection [2m]

2. Write a detailed note on type of forests [2m]
3. Differentiate between National Park and Sanctuaries [3m]
4. Give details of the Chipko movement [2m]
5. Man is highly responsible for destruction of forests-Explain [2m]
6. Describe the unique and varied wildlife of India [3m]
7. What is National Park [2m]
8. What is Bio Reserve [2m]
9. State the reasons for the destruction of wildlife [3m]
10. How did a variety of literatue develop in different languages from ancient to modern times [2m]
11. There is a rapid decrease of forest cover in India. This is a matter of concern.- Explain [2m]
12. Explain the importance of forests [3m]
13. Write a detailed note on type of forests [3m]
14. What importance of trees is mentioned in ancient literature of India [2m]
15. What does social forestry mean [2m]
16. Which days are celebrated in relation to wildlife preservation [2m]
17. Write a note about the wildlife on the verge of extinction [3m]
INDIA : AGRICULTURE
1. State the technological reforms introduced in the agriculture sector [4m]
2. Which different types of crops grow in India according to different seasons. Give details of it [4m]
3. Write a note on ‘World Market and India Agriculture’[4m]
4. Describe the ‘Wheat crop of india’[4m]
5. State about ‘Oil seeds crop of India’ [4m]
6. Why is there more inclination for organic farming [4m]
7. State the institutional reforms introduced in the agriculture sector[4m]
8. Describe the contribution of agriculture in the economy of India [4m]
9. What does Green Revolution mean? Green revolution has been achieved by India in Agriculture sector.
Explain [4m]
10. State the conditions required for following crops to grow alongwith the states producing them:
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1 Rice 2 Wheat 3 Jowar 4 Bajri 5 Maize [4m]

11. Describe the ‘Wheat crop of India’ [4m]
12. Describe the contribution of agriculture in the economy of India [4m]
13. Why is there more inclination for organic farming [4m]
14. State the institutional reforms introduced in the agriculture sector [4m]
15. Write a note on ‘World Market and India Agriculture’ [4m]
INDIA : WATER RESOURCES

1. State the benefits of multipurpose projects [2m]

2. Give information about rain water harvesting [3m]
3. Agriculture in South India is done through pond. Why? [2m]
4. Why are Himalaya rivers more useful for irrigation [2m]
5. Describe the circumstances creating water crisis in India [3m]
6. There is a large inequality seen in irrigation facilities in India.-Give reasons [2m]
7. What care has to be taken while managing water [3m]
8. State the major difference between the Himalayan river and the peninsular river [3m]
9. ‘Water is life.-Explain [2m]
10. How can we say that water problems will become acute in Future? Explain [3m]
11. Mention the step to curb environmental degradation [2m]
INDIA : MINERALS AND ENERGY RESOURCES

1. Which problems are faced by the Jute textile Industry [2m]

2. Where was the first copper refining centre in India [2m]
3. Write short note on the importance of industries [2m]
4. Give reason: Cotton textile is the largest industry of India [2m]
5. Which problems are faced by the jute textile industry [2m]
6. Which factors are necessary for the establishment of Industries[2m]
7. Write a short note on the iron and steel industry of India [2m]
8. State the factor giving rise to jute industry in West Bengal [2m]
9. Which factors pollute the air [2m]
10. Which problems are faced by the cotton textile industry [2m]
11. Where are the sugarcane factories located ? Why [2m]
ECONOMIC PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGES : POVERTY AND UNEMPLOYMENT

1. What is poverty? What are the characterstics of people living below poverty line ?[2m]
2. What are the reasons of origination of poverty [3m]
3. Explain the idea of world labour market [3m]
4. Explain about “Agro business policy” [2m]
5. Explain- “poor live in rich India’
6. Give details of “Deendayal Upadhyay” GramjyotiYojna [2m]
7. Educational opportunities have increased but unemployment have not decreased- explain the statement [3m]
8. Brain drain at international level affect the all round development of a nation adversely [3m]
9. State the effects of unemployment [2m]
10. Which steps can be taken to organize labour force [3m]
11. The unemployment arising out of friction due to new technology is known as frictional unemployment-
Explain [3m]
12. What are the steps taken by the goverment for social security and food security [3m]
13. it is necessary to organize labour force to decrease unemployment in our country- Explain [3m]
14. What is industrial unemployment [2m]
15. Relative poverty and absolute poverty [2m]
16. State the measures tp reduce unemployment and programmes undertaken by the government to reduce
unemployment [3m]
17. Brain drain at international level affect the all rond development of a nation adversely [3m]

PRICE RISE AND CONSUMER AWARNESS

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1. State the duties of customer [4m]

2. Explain “price rise is beneficalas well as a hindrance in economic development [4m]
3. Which precautions should be undertaken which purchasing [4m]
4. Clarify the role of “Public Distribution System” in controlling price rise [4m]
5. State the rights of consumer that are given through the Consumer Protection Act [4m]
6. Why is it necessary to control price rise [4m]
7. What are the reasons of Consumer exploitation [4m]
8. “Black money is one of the reason for price rise” Explain [4m]
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

1. Which schemes have been started by Gujarat, to give equality to women? Explain {3m]
2. Define Human Development Differentiate between Economic Development and Human Development [3m]
3. State the factors obstructing women empowerment [3m]
4. Which are techniques are use to measure human development index [3m]
5. Explain various schemes of Gujarat Government for providing equality to women [3m]
6. Describes the challenges of Human Development [3m]
7. Explain women welfare schemes of Indian Government chronogically [3m]
8. Human Development is related with which things of Human life [3m]
9. According to human development report 2015, What is Human development Index of India? India stands at
which position in the world? [3m]
10. Define Human development differentiate between Economic Development and Human Development [3m]
11. Human Development Index is a very useful tool to develop a strategy for a country’s development [3m]

SOCIAL PROBLEMS OF INDIA AND CHALLENGES

1. State the economic effects of terrorism [4m]

2. Explain the difference between Insurgency and terrorism [4m]
3. Give an introduction of constitutional provision for welfare and development of minority [4m]
4. What should be done to remove Communalism [4m]
5. Special provision are made in the Constitution for the weaker section [4m]
6. Economy of the country is affected due to Terrorism, Give Reasons [4m]

MAP WORK

1 desert soil 2 Black soil 3 Mountain soil

4. Region having Red soil 5. Laterite soil 6. Alluvial soil
7. National Park of Gir 8. Periyar-Wildlife sanctuary 9. Kaziranga National Park
10. Keoladev national park 11. Coebett National Park 12. NalSarovar
13. Dachigam 14. Velvadar National park 15. Rubber Production state
16. Cotton production state 17. Coffee Producing State 18. Tea Producing State Assam
19. State Producing cocoa 20. tabacco production state 21. Jute Production state
22. Sugarcane producing state-Uttar Pradesh 23. Chemical fertilizer industry producing unit
24. Production of rail passenger boggies coaches are manufactured
25. Aroplane manufacturing centre 26. Important centre of chemicals Industry
27. Iron and Steel Producing centre 28. A region producing Silk Textiles
29. A region producing cotton textile 30. A region producing sugar