DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL JODHPUR

Periodic Test – I (2023–24)

Class – X
Subject – Social Science
Time : 2½ Hours Max. Marks : 50
General Instructions : –
Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them:
1. Please check that this question paper contains 05 printed pages and 29 questions.
2. The question paper comprises of six sections – A, B, C, D, E and F. All questions are compulsory.
3. Section – A: - Question no. 1 to 20 are Multiple Choice Questions carrying 1 mark each. Questions
1 – 4 and 12 – 17 are from History and Political Science respectively and 5 – 11 and 18 – 20 from
Geography and Economics respectively.
4. Section – B: - Question no. 21 from Political Science and 22 from Economics are Very Short Answer
Type Questions carrying 2 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 40 words.
5. Section – C: - Question no. 23 is from History and 24 from Economics, are Short Answer Type
Questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 80 words.
Section D: - Question no.25 is from Geography and 26 is from Political Science. These are Long
Answer Type Questions, carrying 5 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words.
6. Section - E: - Question no. 27 is from Geography and 28 is from Political Science. These are Case
Based Questions.
7. Section – F: - Question no. 29 is Map Based, carrying 2 marks from Geography.
8. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in a
few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions has to be attempted.
9. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.
10. Answers should be to the point; also, the above word limit be adhered to as far as possible.

Section – A
MCQs [1 x 20 = 20]
1. Which one of the following statements is true about the Nation-State? [1]
(a) Citizens share a common sense of shared identity or history.
(b) Nation-State is a state ruled by one absolute ruler.
(c) Commonness is forged through linguistic factors only.
(d) Nation-States are directly ruled by the people and based on the heterogenization of society.
2. “When France sneezes,” Metternich once remarked, “the rest of Europe catches cold.” What [1]
did Duke Metternich mean by this statement?
(a) France’s Bourbon dynasty was the most influential line of kings in Europe.
(b) French trade guilds wielded enormous powers over European trade.
(c) France had begun annexing neighbouring nations after 1815.
(d) France’s nationalist movement inspired other nations.
3. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark you answer as per [1]
the codes provided below :
Assertion (A) : Most conservatives did not propose a return to the society of pre-revolutionary
days.
Reason (R) : They realised that modernisation could weaken traditional institutions like the
monarchy.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) Both A and R are false.
4. Identify the MOST LIKELY reason for the weavers to revolt against contractors in Silesia, in [1]
1845?
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 (a) Contractors reduced their payments drastically.
(b) They stopped the supply of the raw material to them.
(c) They refused to place orders for finished textiles.
(d) There was a severe food scarcity for the workers.
5. Land use survey data for which one of the following regions has not been done? [1]
(a) The Thar Desert (b) The Himalayan Mountains
(c) The Wetlands of Terai (d) Jammu and Kashmir
6. The balance between soil formation and soil erosion is disturbed due to which one of the following [1]
reasons?
(a) Agriculture (b) Industries (c) Construction (d) Cattle Grazing
7. Human activities have not only aggravated the pace of natural forces to cause damage to land [1]
but have also degraded the land. Identify the MOST SUITABLE reason for land degradation in
Punjab, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh : –
a) Overgrazing (b) Over-irrigation
(c) Mining (d) Excessive use of chemicals
8. There are many ways to solve the problem of land degradation in arid areas. Choose the option [1]
that BEST represents the measure to control land degradation in arid areas?
(a) Shelter Belts (b) Strip Farming
(c) Afforestation (d) Mulching
9. Which one of the following was not added to the list of protected species under the Wildlife [1]
Protection Act 1980 and 1986?
(a) Butterflies (b) Moths (c) Beetles (d) Plants
10. There are Two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per [1]
the codes provided below :
Assertion (A) : Forest and wildlife conservation has become essential in the background of rapid
decline in biodiversity.
Reason (R) : Forest and wildlife are under great stress mainly due to our insensitivity to our
environment.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) Both A and R are false.
11. “P” gave clues to his friend about the Classification of Forests owned or managed by The [1]
Forest Department which has been declared as Reserve Forests. Which of the following clues
provided by “P” are most useful in identifying the type of classified forests?
i) They cover more than half of the total forests.
ii) This forest land is protected from any further depletion.
iii) These forests are considered most valuable for the conservation of biodiversity.
iv) These forests belong to both government and private individuals.
(a) iv only (b) i and ii (c) ii and iii (d) i and iii
12. Belgium is a small country in Europe, smaller in area than the state of Haryana; it has borders [1]
with __________, ____________, ___________ and __________.
(a) Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, France
(b) France, Luxembourg, Austria, Switzerland
(c) Germany, France, Luxembourg, Austria
(d) Luxemburg, France, Germany, Netherlands
13. Which of the following is NOT a correct reason to lead the tension between Dutch-speaking [1]
people in Belgium in 1950-1960s?
(a) The primary cause which led to the tension between the Dutch-speaking people and
French-speaking people was the economic inequality.
(b) Dutch-speaking people were in majority and the French-speaking people were in minority.
(c) The French-speaking people were poor and not powerful while the Dutch-speaking
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 people were rich and more powerful.
(d) The disparity was a result of the minority population of Dutch-speaking people in the
capital and majority in the country.
14. There are Two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per [1]
the codes provided below :
Assertion (A) : Sri Lanka emerged as an independent country in 1949.
Reason (R) : The leaders of the Sinhala community sought to secure dominance over
government by virtue of their majority.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) Both A and R are false.
15. Belgium was shifted from Unitary Form of Government to Federal Form of Government in 1993. [1]
What does it mean?
(a) The Regional governments were given Constitutional powers and were not dependent
on the Central government.
(b) The Regional governments were under the control of the Central government.
(c) Constitutional prescribes that the Dutch and French ministers shall be equal in the Central
government.
(d) Community government will undertake the powers of the Central government.
16. What are the dual objectives of the Federal System? [1]
(a) To provide facilities and job opportunities to the citizens of the country.
(b) To distribute the powers and funds to the Central government.
(c) To promote the unity of the country and to accommodate regional diversity.
(d) To ensure that power is transferred from the state to the Central government.
17. ‘The Parliament cannot change the sharing of power between the Union Government and the [1]
State Governments on its own. Any change to it has to be first passed by both the Houses of
Parliament with at least a two-thirds majority.’ Which feature of Federalism does the above
statement adhere to?
(a) Different tiers of government have their own jurisdiction in specific matters of legislation,
taxation and administration.
(b) Changes in the fundamental provisions of the Constitution require the consent of both the
levels of government.
(c) The Union Government has the final power to settle any dispute between the different
levels of government.
(d) The jurisdictions of the tiers of government are specified in the Constitution.
18. Which organisation publishes the World Development Report? [1]
(a) United Nations Development Programme
(b) World Bank
(c) International Monetary Fund
(d) G 20
19. There are Two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per [1]
the codes provided below :
Assertion (A) : Different people have conflicting goals of development.
Reason (R) : Development goals that people have are only about better income and other important
things in life.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) Both A and R are false.
20. Read the data given below and answer the questions : [1]

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 Gross National Life Mean Years of HDI Rank in
Country Income (GNI) Per Expectancy Schooling of People The world
capita (2011 PPP $) at birth aged 25 and above (2018)
Sri Lanka 12,707 77 10.6 73
India 6,681 69.7 6.5 130
Myanmar 4,961 67.1 5.0 148
Pakistan 5,005 67.3 5.2 154
Nepal 3,457 70.8 5.0 143
Bangladesh 4,976 72.6 6.2 134
Source : Human Development Report, 2020, United Nations Development Programme, New York
As per the data given in the table which country has a higher Life Expectancy at Birth than
Bangladesh :
(a) Nepal (b) Sri Lanka (c) Myanmar (d) Pakistan
Section – B
(Very Short Answer Type Questions) [2 x 2 = 4]
21. “Power Sharing is the very spirit of Democracy.” Justify the statement in two points. [2]
22. What should be the development goal for a small shopkeeper and person with special needs? [2]
Write two goals for each.
Section – C
(Short Answer Based Questions) [3 x 2 = 6]
23. ‘Language too played an important role in developing nationalist sentiments.’ Examine the [3]
above statement in light of the Nationalist Movement in Poland.
OR
‘Napoleon was a great administrator and liberator.’ Examine the statement in the light of the
changes he had brought in France.
24. “The Human Development Index rank of India is 132 out of 191 countries in 2021-22, which is [3]
very low in comparison to other neighbouring countries.” Suggest three ways by which the HDI
rank can be improved. (Source – [Link])
OR
Study the given table carefully and answer the question : –
Infant Mortality Net Attendance Ratio (per
Literacy %
State Rate per 1,000 100 persons) secondary stage
2017-18
live births (2018) (age 14 and 15 years) 2017-18
Haryana 30 82 61
Kerala 7 94 83
Bihar 32 62 43
Sources : Economic Survey 2020-21, P.A 157, National Sample Survey Organisation
(Report No. 585), National statistical office, Government of India.
Examine three reasons for Kerala performing better in development than the other two states on
the basis of the above given indicators.
Section – D
(Long Answer Type Questions)
25. Examine five causes of land degradation. Also write their concerned solutions. [5]
26. Describe five provisions formulated to strengthen the Local Self Government by the Constitutional [ 5 ]
Amendments of 1992.
Section – E
(Case Study Based Questions)
27. Read the given extract and answer the following questions : [1+1+2 = 4]
India’s wildlife population faces numerous challenges despite the population of certain species are multiplying. The
introduction of the Cheetah is one such step forward. The challenges include habitat loss and fragmentation,
poaching, human-wildlife conflict, electrocution and lack of funds and resources. More efforts are needed to
ensure long-term survival of wildlife. This includes balancing conservation with economic growth, engaging local
communities, and investing in resources and conservation infrastructure. Main challenge is to manage wildlife in

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 human-dominated landscapes outside protected areas. Human-wildlife conflict is a complicated problem that
requires multifaceted solutions. In the absence of carnivores, the herbivores will eat all the vegetation and insects
and birds will not get any fruits or grains which will disturb the cycle of seed dispersal inflicting a wider damage to
the ecosystem. Hence, this problem needs to be addressed urgently.
(Source : The Times of India, 16 May 2023/edited)
27.1 Mention the challenges faced by India’s wildlife population. (1)
27.2 Write two efforts that can be made to ensure long-term survival of biodiversity in India. (1)
27.3. How can local communities play an important role in solving the complicated human-wildlife
conflict? Write two points. (2)
28. Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow : [1+1+2 = 4]
Power may also be shared among different social groups, such as the religious and linguistic groups.
‘Community government’ in Belgium is a good example of this arrangement. In some countries there are
constitutional and legal arrangements whereby socially weaker sections and women are represented in the
legislatures and administration. This type of arrangement is meant to give space in the government and
administration to diverse social groups who otherwise would feel alienated from the government. This method is
used to give minority communities a fair share in power.
28.1 Which power does the community government enjoy? (1)
28.2 Why was the system of reserved constituencies adopted in India? (1)
28.3 Describe the basic principles of Democracy regarding Power Sharing. (2)
Section – F
(Map Skill Based Question) [2 x 1 = 2]
29. On the given outline Political Map of India, locate and label the following with appropriate [2]
symbols: -
(i) State having Red Soil in western India
(ii) State having Laterite Soil in north-eastern India

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