SOF – INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL STUDIES OLYMPIAD (ISSO) SET : 2

Class: 10 Set: 2 (Advanced Level) Time: 60 minutes Total Marks: 60

SECTION – 1: HISTORY (Advanced Level)

1. The economic impact of British colonial policies in India led to:

A. Industrial revolution in India
B. Prosperity of Indian artisans
C. Deindustrialisation and rural poverty
D. Rise in agricultural exports

2. Which event marked the first mass participation of peasants in India’s national movement?
A. Non-Cooperation Movement
B. Swadeshi Movement
C. Civil Disobedience Movement
D. Quit India Movement

3. “When France sneezes, Europe catches cold.” This remark was associated with which event?
A. The French Revolution of 1789
B. The Revolution of 1830
C. The Revolution of 1848
D. The Napoleonic Wars

4. The Ilbert Bill controversy exposed:

A. British unity
B. Racial discrimination in colonial administration
C. Religious intolerance in India
D. Indian support for colonial rule

5. What was the immediate cause for launching the Quit India Movement in 1942?
A. Simon Commission
B. Cripps Mission failure
C. Rowlatt Act
D. Partition of Bengal

6. Why was the Lahore Session of the Congress in 1929 historic?

A. Launch of Civil Disobedience
B. Declaration of ‘Purna Swaraj’
C. Formation of Congress Socialist Party
D. Adoption of Non-Cooperation

7. Identify the region where tribal groups revolted under Birsa Munda’s leadership.
A. Chotanagpur plateau
B. Rajmahal hills
C. Nilgiri hills
D. Aravalli ranges

8. The spread of print culture in India contributed to:

A. Decline of literacy
B. Strengthening colonial control
 C. Political awakening and reform movements
D. Isolation of regions

9. Which event in Europe directly influenced Indian nationalism in the early 20th century?
A. Russian Revolution (1917)
B. Unification of Italy (1870)
C. Industrial Revolution
D. World War II

10. The Khilafat issue was used by Gandhi to:

A. Strengthen communal divide
B. Unite Hindus and Muslims in a national cause
C. Support British rule
D. Promote separate electorates

SECTION – 2: GEOGRAPHY (Advanced Level)

11. Which factor most affects the distribution of population in India?

A. Relief and climate
B. Government policy
C. Political boundaries
D. Religious diversity

12. The concept of “resource planning” involves:

A. Mapping, inventory, and conservation of resources
B. Only technological development
C. Importing foreign resources
D. Exploiting natural resources fully

13. Laterite soil is rich in:

A. Iron and aluminium
B. Nitrogen and phosphorus
C. Calcium carbonate
D. Potash

14. The term “tank irrigation” is most associated with which region?
A. Deccan Plateau
B. Northern Plains
C. Coastal Gujarat
D. Himalayan foothills

15. Which of the following correctly matches the state with its mineral resource?
A. Odisha – Bauxite
B. Rajasthan – Mica
C. Jharkhand – Limestone
D. Tamil Nadu – Coal

16. Which one of the following is a cause of land degradation due to human activities?
A. Flooding
B. Over-irrigation and salinisation
 C. Natural erosion
D. Earthquakes

17. The most suitable site for setting up an iron and steel industry is where:
A. Iron ore, coal, and limestone are close to each other
B. Labour is cheap
C. Markets are nearby
D. Ports are developed

18. Which of the following rivers forms a bird’s foot delta?

A. Ganga
B. Brahmaputra
C. Mahanadi
D. Godavari

19. The National Solar Mission aims to:

A. Increase nuclear energy use
B. Promote large-scale solar power generation
C. Conserve petroleum
D. Ban fossil fuel imports

20. The intensity of monsoon rainfall in India is influenced mainly by:

A. Himalayas and temperature contrast between land and sea
B. Rotation of Earth
C. Latitude only
D. Ocean salinity

SECTION – 3: CIVICS (POLITICAL SCIENCE)

21. The “federal features” of the Indian Constitution are borrowed from:
A. USA
B. UK
C. France
D. Japan

22. Power sharing among different levels of government is known as:

A. Horizontal division
B. Vertical division
C. Federal division
D. Both B and C

23. In a democracy, a government is accountable to:

A. Judiciary
B. Bureaucracy
C. Citizens
D. Media

24. Which of the following statements is incorrect about the pressure groups?
A. They contest elections directly
B. They influence government decisions
 C. They represent specific interests
D. They can be movement-based

25. The Panchayati Raj system in India is an example of:

A. Federalism
B. Decentralisation
C. Dictatorship
D. Unitary government

26. Which of the following ensures transparency in government functioning?

A. RTI Act (Right to Information)
B. Consumer Protection Act
C. RTE Act
D. MNREGA

27. A coalition government is formed when:

A. One party wins majority
B. No party wins majority and parties join together
C. Only independent candidates win
D. President nominates ministers

28. Which one is not a fundamental right in the Indian Constitution?

A. Right to Education
B. Right to Equality
C. Right to Property
D. Right to Freedom

29. The Election Commission of India is:

A. Executive body
B. Legislative body
C. Independent constitutional body
D. Judicial body

30. The process of deepening of democracy implies:

A. People getting more opportunities to participate in decision-making
B. Fewer political parties
C. Centralised authority
D. Reduced accountability

SECTION – 4: ECONOMICS (Advanced Level)

31. A country’s economic growth is best measured by:

A. Rise in national income and per capita income
B. Rise in population
C. Decline in savings
D. Rise in imports

32. The ‘Invisible Hand’ of the market refers to:

A. Government control
B. Self-regulating nature of market forces
 C. Central planning
D. Black marketing

33. Organised and unorganised sectors differ primarily in:

A. Salary and job security
B. Kind of work
C. Ownership pattern
D. Product type

34. Which of these is an example of disguised unemployment?

A. More labourers employed than required in agriculture
B. Unemployed youth seeking job
C. Factory lockout
D. Seasonal job loss

35. Globalisation has led to:

A. Only benefits for developing countries
B. Increased interdependence of economies
C. End of foreign trade
D. Decline in technology transfer

36. The Human Development Index (HDI) does not include:

A. Life expectancy
B. Per capita income
C. Literacy rate
D. Military strength

37. The Reserve Bank of India controls:

A. Only rural credit
B. Money supply and credit flow
C. Income tax policy
D. Stock market

38. Which of the following can reduce poverty in rural areas?

A. Employment guarantee schemes
B. Import duties
C. Capital flight
D. Urbanisation

39. A person unable to find employment due to skill mismatch is:

A. Seasonal unemployed
B. Structural unemployed
C. Cyclical unemployed
D. Underemployed

40. Sustainable development requires:

A. Efficient use of resources without environmental damage
B. Unlimited exploitation of resources
C. Industrialisation at all costs
D. Ignoring future generations
SECTION – 5: ACHIEVERS SECTION (HOTS)

41. Evaluate why Gandhiji withdrew the Non-Cooperation Movement after the Chauri Chaura
incident.
A. The movement became violent, contradicting his principles of non-violence
B. The British offered concessions
C. The Congress disagreed
D. There was a famine

42. “Print culture played a vital role in shaping public opinion.” Justify with reference to colonial
India.
A. Enabled political debate and spread reform ideas
B. Restricted literacy
C. Controlled press by government
D. Promoted British-only views

43. Identify the sustainable way to manage water scarcity in western India.
A. Rainwater harvesting and traditional tank systems
B. Deep borewell extraction
C. Canal irrigation expansion only
D. Relying on bottled water

44. Predict the effect of continuous migration from rural to urban areas in India.
A. Urban unemployment and rural decline
B. Equal rural-urban development
C. Balanced resource use
D. Decline in industrial workforce

45. Assess how democracy helps in reducing inequality among citizens.

A. Through equal political rights and welfare policies
B. By ignoring social groups
C. By promoting monopoly
D. By centralising decisions

46. Evaluate why informal credit is considered risky for borrowers.

A. High interest rates and no legal protection
B. Government subsidy
C. Easy repayment terms
D. Fixed low interest

47. “Industrialisation and environmental sustainability often conflict.” Suggest one balanced
solution.
A. Adoption of green technologies and strict pollution control
B. Ignore industrial growth
C. Stop all mining activities
D. Reduce renewable energy

48. Predict the outcome if power sharing is ignored in a multi-ethnic society like India.
A. Political instability and social conflict
B. Greater unity
 C. Economic boom
D. Improved governance

49. The global financial crisis of 2008 revealed that:

A. Global markets are interlinked and vulnerable
B. Developing countries are isolated
C. Globalisation prevents crises
D. Banks cannot affect economies

50. “India’s demographic dividend can turn into a burden if…”

A. Youth remain unskilled and unemployed
B. Population decreases
C. Labour participation increases
D. Migration stops

✅ ANSWER KEY

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1 C 11 A 21 A 31 A 41 A

2 A 12 A 22 D 32 B 42 A

3 C 13 A 23 C 33 A 43 A

4 B 14 A 24 A 34 A 44 A

5 B 15 A 25 B 35 B 45 A

6 B 16 B 26 A 36 D 46 A

7 A 17 A 27 B 37 B 47 A

8 C 18 B 28 C 38 A 48 A

9 A 19 B 29 C 39 B 49 A

10 B 20 A 30 A 40 A