Class X Social Science monthly test

Section A: MCQs (1 mark each) - 20 Marks

History
1.​ The first clear expression of nationalism in Europe came with the: a) French Revolution in
1789 b) Unification of Germany in 1871 c) Unification of Italy in 1861 d) Greek War of
Independence in 1821
2.​ Which of the following was the main aim of the Treaty of Vienna in 1815? a) To restore
democracy in Europe b) To abolish the monarchy c) To restore the monarchies
overthrown by Napoleon and create a new conservative order d) To establish a new
international trade agreement
3.​ Who wrote the book 'Hind Swaraj' and what was its core message? a) Jawaharlal Nehru,
advocating for complete independence b) Mahatma Gandhi, explaining his philosophy of
non-violent resistance c) Subhas Chandra Bose, promoting armed struggle d) Sardar
Patel, on the integration of princely states
4.​ Why did the Simon Commission face strong opposition in India? a) It was a committee to
investigate the Jallianwala Bagh massacre b) It recommended the partition of India c) It
was an all-white commission with no Indian members d) It was tasked with negotiating
India’s independence
5.​ What was the purpose of the 'Purna Swaraj' resolution adopted by the Congress in 1929?
a) To demand Dominion Status b) To declare complete independence as the main goal c)
To launch the Non-Cooperation Movement d) To demand a separate electorate for
Muslims
Geography 6. The Chipko movement is a well-known example of: a) An anti-dam movement b)
A community-based conservation initiative c) A movement for water management d) A
movement for land redistribution 7. Which of the following is an example of an endemic species
in India? a) Asiatic Cheetah b) Pink-headed Duck c) Himalayan Brown Bear d) Andaman Teal 8.
Which of the following describes a multi-purpose river project? a) Projects that generate only
hydroelectric power b) Projects that serve a single purpose, like irrigation c) Projects that have
multiple benefits like irrigation, flood control, and power generation d) Projects that divert water
from one river to another 9. Consider the statement: "Water scarcity is the result of rapid
population growth and urbanization." Is this statement correct and if so, what is another major
factor? a) Yes, agricultural demand is another major factor. b) No, it's primarily caused by
climate change. c) Yes, but the primary cause is industrial waste. d) No, it's solely a natural
phenomenon. 10. Which state in India is known for its traditional practice of rooftop rainwater
harvesting, particularly in the arid and semi-arid regions? a) Kerala b) Rajasthan c) Punjab d)
West Bengal
Civics 11. Which form of government is best suited for countries with diverse cultural and
regional groups? a) Unitary system b) Federal system c) Monarchy d) Dictatorship 12. A
'coming together' federation is different from a 'holding together' federation because: a) It
involves independent states coming together to form a bigger unit. b) It involves a large country
deciding to divide its power between constituent states. c) The central government is less
powerful in a 'holding together' federation. d) The states have equal powers in a 'holding
together' federation. 13. Which of the following is a key feature of a secular state? a) The state
promotes one religion b) The state has no religion and separates itself from all religions c)
Citizens are forced to follow a specific religion d) The state allows only one religion to be
practiced 14. Which of the following statements about power-sharing in a democracy is
incorrect? a) Power is shared among different organs of the government, like the legislature,
executive, and judiciary. b) Power is shared among different levels of government, like the
central, state, and local governments. c) Power is shared among different social groups, like
linguistic or religious groups. d) Power is concentrated in the hands of one person or group. 15.
What does the term 'patriarchy' refer to? a) A social system that gives equal power to men and
women b) A system where women hold primary power and authority c) A social system that
gives more power to men and marginalizes women d) A system where religious leaders hold
power
Economics 16. Which of the following is a characteristic of a developed country? a) Low per
capita income b) High infant mortality rate c) High Human Development Index (HDI) d) A large
percentage of the population engaged in the primary sector 17. What is the primary function of
the primary sector of an economy? a) To produce goods by manufacturing b) To provide
services to consumers c) To extract and produce natural resources d) To trade goods
internationally 18. Which of the following best describes the unorganised sector? a) It has a
formal process and provides job security. b) It is regulated by the government and offers paid
leave. c) It is a sector with low wages, no job security, and no paid leave. d) It is comprised of
large, multinational corporations. 19. Which of the following activities is NOT part of the
secondary sector? a) Textile production b) Farming c) Manufacturing a car d) Weaving a basket
20. The concept of Sustainable Development is based on: a) Focusing solely on economic
growth b) Using resources as much as possible for current needs c) Development that meets
the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their
own needs d) Development that only focuses on industrialization

Section B: Very Short Answer (2 marks each) - 8 Marks

1.​ Explain the idea of 'La patrie' and 'Le citoyen' as it emerged during the French Revolution.
2.​ Define a 'resource' in the context of wildlife and forests. Give one example of how a
community has protected a forest resource.
3.​ Why is decentralization a key feature of a federal system?
4.​ Differentiate between 'Per Capita Income' and 'National Income'.

Section C: Short Answer (3 marks each) - 15 Marks

1.​ Explain the impact of the First World War on the Indian national movement.
2.​ Describe the importance of the Himalayas as a source of water in India.
3.​ Describe how the 'federal system' is different from the 'unitary system' of government with
the help of examples.
4.​ Differentiate between the 'Organised' and 'Unorganised' sectors based on their
employment conditions.
5.​ 'Development for one may not be development for the other.' Explain this statement with
an example.

Section D: Long Answer (5 marks each) - 20 Marks

1.​ Explain the role of women in the nationalist struggles of Europe, with specific examples of
their participation and demands.
 2.​ 'India has a rich history of managing and conserving water resources.' Explain this
statement by giving three traditional examples of water harvesting systems in India and
their purpose.
3.​ What is a feminist movement? Explain how gender divisions are reflected in public and
private life, giving suitable examples.
4.​ How do we measure the development of a country? Explain the criteria used by the World
Bank and the UNDP. Which of these two do you think is a more holistic measure of
development and why?

Section E: Case-Based Questions (4 marks each) - 12 Marks

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
Case-Based Question 1: History Mahatma Gandhi's idea of Satyagraha emphasized the
power of truth and the need to search for it. He believed that if the cause was true and the
struggle was against injustice, then physical force was not necessary to fight the oppressor.
Without seeking vengeance or being aggressive, a Satyagrahi could win the battle through
non-violence. He believed that this dharma of non-violence could unite all Indians. He
successfully used Satyagraha in South Africa to fight the racist regime. After returning to India in
1915, he launched various Satyagraha movements, like the one in Champaran, Bihar, in 1917,
and in Kheda, Gujarat, and Ahmedabad in 1918.
1.​ a) According to the passage, what was the core principle of Satyagraha? (1) b) How was
Satyagraha different from using physical force? (1) c) How did Gandhi apply the idea of
Satyagraha in India? Mention two examples from the passage. (2)
Case-Based Question 2: Civics In many countries, power is divided between the central
government and the state governments. This division can be either a 'holding together' or
'coming together' federation. A good example of a 'holding together' federation is India, where a
large country decides to divide its power among its constituent states and the national
government. Another example is Spain. In such a system, the central government tends to be
more powerful than the states. In a 'coming together' federation, independent states willingly
come together on their own to form a bigger unit. This type of federation usually gives states
equal power and the central government is relatively weaker. The USA and Switzerland are
examples of this kind of federation.
1.​ a) What is the main difference between a 'holding together' and a 'coming together'
federation? (1) b) Give one example of a 'coming together' federation and one example of
a 'holding together' federation from the passage. (1) c) In which type of federation is the
central government usually more powerful? Justify your answer based on the passage.
(2)
Case-Based Question 3: Economics The Indian economy can be broadly classified into three
sectors: primary, secondary, and tertiary. The primary sector involves extracting or producing
natural resources, such as agriculture and mining. The secondary sector transforms these
resources into goods, like manufacturing and construction. The tertiary sector, also known as
the service sector, provides services rather than producing goods. These sectors are
interdependent. For example, a farmer (primary sector) needs transportation (tertiary sector) to
sell their crops and a tractor (secondary sector) to cultivate their land. Over time, the importance
of these sectors changes in a country's development. While the primary sector was once
dominant, many developed countries now have a significant contribution from the tertiary sector
to their GDP.
1.​ a) Give an example of an activity from the primary sector and one from the secondary
 sector mentioned in the passage. (1) b) How are the three sectors of the economy
interdependent? Explain with an example from the passage. (2) c) According to the
passage, which sector's contribution to GDP is generally the highest in developed
countries? (1)

Section F: Map Work (5 marks)

Map of India (Political) 37. a) On the political map of India, locate and label the following: i)
The state where Mahatma Gandhi launched the first Satyagraha movement in 1917. ii) A state
with a significant concentration of Himalayan Brown Bears. iii) The state that faced a major
peasant Satyagraha in 1918. (3) b) On the political map of India, identify the following features:
iv) A major multi-purpose river valley project. (1) v) A state in which the Jallianwala Bagh
massacre occurred. (1)