WE2CANDOX@THE EMINENCE: X SST PRACTICE PAPER SA I [1]

SOCIAL SCIENCE

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80

Instructions :

1. The question paper has 36 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.

2. Marks are indicated against each question.

3. This question paper consists of two parts i.e. Part-I and Part-II. Part-I of this question paper contains Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from serial number 1 to 16 of 1 mark each. These sixteen questions of Part-I are to be answered on a separate sheet provided. This part has to be completed in first 30 minutes only and the answer sheet must be handed over to the invigilator before starting Part-II.

4. In Part-II of the question paper, there are 20 questions from serial no. 17 to 36. These questions are to be attempted in 2 hours and 30 minutes. This part should be attempted only after the stipulated time given for Part-I.

5. Questions from serial number 17 to 31 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words each.

6. Questions from serial number 32 to 35 are 4 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 100 words each.

7. Question number 36 is a map question of 3 marks from Geography only. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book.

8. An additional 15 minutes time has been allotted to read this question paper only.

PART - I

1. When did the global agricultural economy start? 1

(a) 1894 (b) 1890 (c) 1892 (d) 1891

When was the first jute mill in Calcutta set up? 1

Who designed the garden city of New Earswick? 1

(a) Barry Parker (b) Edeneger Howard

2. Which of the following disease proved a deadly killer for the people of America? 1

(a) Cholera (b) Small pox

When was the first cotton mill established? 1

(a) 1854 (b) 1858 (c) 1818 (d) 1817

Which movie did Dada Saheb Phalke made ? 1

(a) CID (b) Guest House

3. Penny magzines especially meant for 1

(a) Women (b) Men (c) Children (d) Working class

Who is the author of Jane Eyre? 1

(a) Jane Austen (b) Charlotte Bronte

4. What was the name of oldest Japanese book? 1

(a) Sambad Kaumudi (b) The Diamond Sutra

OR Which of the following novel deal with caste Opression ? 1

(a) Sultana’s Dream (b) Godan

5. Under which of the following type of resource can tidal energy be put? 1

(a) Human made (b) Biotic

6. Mithun is the example of : 1

(a) Normal species (b) Vulnerable Species

7. Sardar Sarovar Dam is constructed on : 1

(a) River Krishna (b) River Mahanadi

India

is the leading producer and exporter of _______________________ in the world. 1

(a) Rubber (b) Sugarcane (c) Tea (d) Rice

9. Community Government is : 1

(a) A general government for the entire country

(b) A government in which different social groups are given the power to handle the affairs related to their communities.

(d) A government which literally means “rule by the people”

10. Which is not one of the benefits of power sharing ? 1

(a) Reduces the possibility of conflicts between social groups.

(b) Ensures political stability in the long run

(d) It upholds the spirit of democracy

11. The system of panchayat Raj involves : 1

(a) Village, block and district levels

(b) Village and state levels

(d) Village, state and union levels

12. Laws concerning family matters such marriage, divorce, adoption etc. are known as : 1

(a) Family laws (b) Constitutional Laws

13. Kerala has low infant mortality rate because : 1

(a) People are physically strong

(b) People are health conscious

(d) None of the above

14. Per capita Income is also known as - 1

(a) Average Income (b) National Income

15. The sectors are classified into public and private sectors on the basis of - 1

(a) Employment conditions

(b) The nature of economic activity

(d) Number of workers employed in the enterprise

16. Production of a commodity, mostly through the natural process is an activity of which of the following sector ? 1

(a) Primary (b) Secondary

PART - II

17. Explain the effect of the death of men of working age in Europe because of the 1^st World War? 3

How did the British manufacturers attempt to take over the Indian market with the help of advertisements.

Crime became an object of wide spread concern in London. Comment and state what steps were taken to control it?

18. Mention the major features of Indian manuscripts before the age of print. 3

In what ways was the novel in colonial India useful for both coloniser as well as the nationalists?

19. The Roman Catholic Church began keeping an index of prohibited books from the mid 19th century. Why?

By whom was Godan written? What does the novel narrate ? 3

20. How did print culture affect women in 19th century India? Explain. 3

What is the importance of using Vernacular in novels?

21. How are alluvilial soils formed ? How is Bangar different from Khadar ?

22. Describe the steps taken to conserve the flora and fauna of our country? 3

23. Write three advantages of multipurpose river valley projects? 3

24. Give reasons for why power sharing is desirable. 3

25. Is it possible that all the social differences cause social division in society? Explain 3

26. What are the reasons of social divisions? 3

27. What is communal politics? Explain. 3

28. What is meant by sustainability of development? Give its features. 3

29. What are the limitations of per capita income as an index of economic development? 3

30. In what ways more employment can be increased in rural areas? 3

31. How are activities in the economy classified on the basis of employment conditions? Explain. 3

32. Discuss the factors that led to the end of Bretton Woods system and the beginning of globalization. 4

What steps were taken by the East India Company to control the market of cotton and silk goods?

Why were a number of Bombay films about the lives of migrants?

33. Describe the geographical conditions required for the growth of sugarcane and tea crops. 2+2

34. Critically examine the concept of decentralization in India. 4

35. What are the advantages of working in an organised sector? 4

36. Three features with serial number 1 to 3 are marked on the political map of India. Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked. 3

(1) Soil type(2) Major area of a type of forest (3) A fibre crop

Locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols on the same map. 3

(a) Sariska Tiger Reserve

(b) Rana Pratap Sagar Dam

Note : The following question is for visual impaired candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 36.

36.1 Name the soils which develop due to leaching.

36.2 Who proudly proclaimed the dams as the temples of modern

India

36.3 In which state is Sariska Tiger Reserve located ?

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