Class 10 Social Science – Sample Paper (80 Marks,
3 Hours)
Answer Key
SECTION – A (MCQs, 20 × 1 = 20 marks)
1. b) Mazzini
2. b) Rowlatt Act
3. c) Jawaharlal Nehru
4. c) Forests
5. a) Mahanadi
6. b) Horizontal division
7. b) Central and State governments
8. b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
9. b) Coal
10. c) Cotton
11. c) Tertiary
12. b) UNDP
13. c) Cooperative banks
14. a) Gandhiji
15. c) India
16. b) Accountability of rulers
17. a) Bismarck
18. b) Lack of divisibility
19. a) French revolutionaries
20. c) Odisha
SECTION – B (2 marks × 4 = 8 marks)
Q21. Similarities between Non-Cooperation & Civil Disobedience: (i) Both led by Gandhiji, (ii) Used
non-violent methods like boycotts, strikes, protests.
Q22. Advantages of multipurpose projects: (i) Control floods & provide irrigation, (ii) Generate
hydroelectric power.
Q23. Challenges to parties: (i) Lack of internal democracy, (ii) Dynastic succession & money power.
Q24. Formal vs Informal sources: (i) Formal: Banks, regulated, lower interest. (ii) Informal:
Moneylenders, exploitative, high interest.
SECTION – C (3 marks × 6 = 18 marks)
Q25. Role of culture: (i) Romanticism, art, poetry, folklore, (ii) Language revived traditions, (iii)
Fostered unity.
Q26. Salt March: (i) Salt tax hit all classes, (ii) Defiance of unjust laws, (iii) United Indians.
Q27. Resource planning: (i) Uneven distribution, (ii) Overuse causes scarcity, (iii) Ensures
sustainable development.
Q28. Democracy: (i) Promotes equality, (ii) Accountability of leaders, (iii) Discussion & correction
possible.
Q29. Sector contributions: (i) Primary – declining GDP, (ii) Secondary – moderate growth, (iii)
Tertiary – largest contributor.
Q30. Caste in politics: (i) Candidate selection, (ii) Caste-based parties, (iii) Reservation policies.
SECTION – D (5 marks × 4 = 20 marks)
Q31. Nationalism in Europe: (i) French Revolution ideals, (ii) Liberalism & rights, (iii) Culture &
Romanticism, (iv) Economic hardship, (v) 1830 & 1848 revolutions.
Q32. Power-sharing: (i) Horizontal – Legislature, Executive, Judiciary, (ii) Vertical – Union & State,
(iii) Community groups – Belgium example, (iv) Coalition govts.
Q33. Money & Credit: (i) Medium of exchange, (ii) Encourages investment, (iii) Formal sources
cheaper, (iv) Credit for agriculture/industries, (v) Development aid.
Q34. Water scarcity: (i) Overuse, (ii) Uneven rainfall, (iii) Population growth, (iv) Industrialisation, (v)
Remedies – rainwater harvesting, drip irrigation, multipurpose projects.
SECTION – E (Case Studies – 2 × 4 = 8 marks)
Q35. (a) Frédéric Sorrieu was a French artist. (b) His prints showed nations marching towards
liberty. (c) Spread idea of nationalism through symbols & unity.
Q36. (a) Shalini faced high interest burden. (b) Bank loan is better – lower rates, regulated. (c) Govt
can promote formal credit, cooperative societies.
SECTION – F (Map Work – 6 marks)
Q37. (History – 2 marks) Mark: (i) Civil Disobedience launch place – Dandi, (ii) Jallianwala Bagh –
Amritsar.
Q38. (Geography – 4 marks) Mark: (i) Hirakud Dam, (ii) Iron ore mine in Odisha, (iii) Wheat growing
area, (iv) Software Technology Park in Karnataka.