KIIT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BHUBANESWAR

SAMPLE PAPER- 2023-2024

SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE MAX. MARKS : 80
CLASS : X DURATION : 3 HRS
General Instruction:
1. Question paper comprises five Sections – A, B, C, D and E. There are 37 questions in the
question paper. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A – From question 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
3. Section B – Question no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2 marks
each. Answer to each question should not exceed 40 words.
4. Section C contains Q.25to Q.29 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words
5. Section D – Question no. 30 to 33 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words.
6. Section-E - Questions no from 34 to 36 are case based questions with three sub questions and
are of 4 marks each
7. Section F – Question no. 37 is map based, carrying 5 marks with two parts, 37a from History (2
marks) and 37b from Geography (3 marks).
8. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided
in few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions have to be attempted.
9. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever
necessary.

SECTION – A
Questions 1 to 20 carry 1 mark each.
1. Some statements are given below. Choose the correct statements, from the codes given
below,which defines the given image correctly.

(i) The given figure depicts Napoleon as a postman.

(ii) Each letter dropping out bears the names of the territories lost by Napoleon.
(iii) The figure depicts Tsar Alexander 1 as an army.
(iv) The coalition armies of Russia, Prussia, Austria and Sweden decisively defeated the French
army of Napoleon.
(a) (i) and (ii) only (b) (i), (ii) and (iii) only
(c) (i), (ii) and (iv) only (d) (i) and (iii) only

2. What was the reason of difference of opinion between Gandhiji and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar?
(a) Gandhiji believed that separate electorates would create harmony in the society.
(b) Gandhiji believed that separate electorates would slow down the process of integration of
Dalits into society.

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 (c) Gandhiji believed that with separate electorates, Dalits would gain respect in society.
(d) Gandhiji believed that the condition of Dalits would become better.

3. The first Indian to publish a newspaper was

(a) Raja Ram Mohan Roy (b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(c) Gangadhar Bhattacharya (d) N.G. Ranade.

4. In Pre-modern World, El Dorado was the fabled city of.

(a) Iron (b) Gold (c) Copper (d) Silver

5. Which of the following is the most abundantly available fossil fuel in India?
(a) Petroleum (b) Coal (c) Natural gas (d) None of these

6. In which one of the following states is overgrazing the main reason for land degradation?
(a) Maharashtra (b) Punjab (c) Haryana (d) Uttar Pradesh

7. Which is the first project for Wildlife Conservation in India?

(a) Project Elephant (b) Project Tiger (c) Project Crocodile (d) None of these

8. What is the literal meaning of patriarchy?

(a) Rule of father (b) Rule of men (c) Rule of husband (d) None of these

9. Which one of the following is a ‘National Political Party’?

(a) Samajwadi Party (b) Rashtriya Janata Dal (c) Rashtriya Lok Dal (d) Bahujan Samaj Party

10. Which regime is best suited to accommodate social diversity?

(a) A democratic regime (b) Monarchy (c) Dictatorial regime (d) None of these

11. When income level rises, certain sections especially urban people start demanding many
more services like
(i) Eating out (ii) Private hospitals (iii) Defence (iv) Tourism
(a) (i) and (iv) only (b) (i), (ii) and (iv) only (c) (iii) and (iv) only (d) none of these.
12. In the question given below there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Read the statements and select the correct option.
Assertion (A): Different people have different developmental goals.
Reason (R): Developmental goals of different people are always conflicting.
(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is correct but R is incorrect.
(d) A is incorrect but R is correct.
13. Which among the following statements about India’s Constitution is wrong?
(a) It prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion.
(b) It gives official status to one religion.
(c) It provides to all individuals freedom to profess any religion.
(d) It ensures equality of citizens within religious communities.

14. Read the given data and find out which country has most equitable distribution of income:
Countries Monthly Income of Citizens in four countries in 2018 (in Rs.)
Citizen I Citizen II Citizen III Citizen IV Citizen V Citizen VI
Country A 10500 11200 10800 11000 10700 10840
Country B 600 5000 600 600 600 1480
Country C 550 10500 400 7500 2000 4190
Country D 8000 4800 700 5000 7500 2410
(a) Country A (b) Country B (c) Country C (d) Country D

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15. Money acts as an intermediate in the exchange process, hence it is called a .
(a) Store of value (b) Standard of measurement (c) Medium of exchange (d) Face value

16. Which one of the following is a formal source of credit?

(a) Traders (b) Cooperative societies (c) Money-lenders (d) Friends and relatives

17. Choose the correct statements about factors regarding globalisation in India:
(I) Improvement in transportation technology.
(II) Liberalisation of foreign trade and foreign investment.
(III) Favourable rules of WTO towards India in comparison to developed countries.
Choose the correct options from the codes given below:
(a) I and II only (b) I and III only (c) II and III only (d) III Only

18. Belgium successfully solved its problem by

(a) Adopting policy of majoritarianism (b) Rejecting policy of accommodation
(c) Respectingthe interest of different communities (d) All the above.

19. Which one of the following is an example of outcomes of a democracy that

produces anaccountable government?
(a) Open public debates on major policies and legislations
(b) Open in promoting economic development
(c) Open in reducing economic inequalities
(d) Open to people who elected the rulers.

20. In the question given below there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Read the statements and select the correct option.
Assertion (A): Belgium shifted from a federal form of government to a unitary
government.
Reason (R): Indian federation has three levels of governments.
(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is correct but R is incorrect.
(d) A is incorrect but R is correct.

SECTION – B
Questions 21 to 24 carry 2 marks each.

21. How did Governor General Willian Bentinck react to the petition filed by editors of English and
vernacular newspapers?
OR
What led the colonial government to pass the Vernacular press Act in 1878? How did it affect
the vernacular newspapers?

22. Describe the adverse effects of caste in politics in India.

23. How do the deposits with banks become their source of income?

24. Differentiate between anthracite and bituminous coal on the basis of quality.

SECTION – C
Questions 25 to 29 carry 3 marks each.
25. How had the Imperial State in China been the major producer of printed material for a long
time? Explain with examples.

26. Examine the holding together nature of Indian federation.

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 27. Explain with examples, the ways to solve the problem of land degradation in the Himalayan
region.

28. “Local people know the local problems and its solutions better”. Explain
29. How foreign trade interlinks markets of different countries? Explain with example.
OR
“Information and communication technology has played a major role in spreading out
production of services across countries.” Justify the statement with examples.

SECTION – D
Questions 30 to 33 carry 5 marks each.
30. Napoleon had destroyed democracy in France, but in the administrative field he had
incorporated revolutionary principles in order to make the whole system more rational and
efficient. Analyse the statement with arguments.

OR
Explain any five measures introduced by the French revolutionaries to create a sense of collective
identity amongst the French people.

31. Why is it necessary to conserve mineral resources? Explain any four ways to conserve mineral
resources.
OR
‘Energy saved is energy produced.’ Assess the statement.

32. “All over the world, people express their dissatisfaction with the failure of political parties to
perform their functions well.” Analyze the statement with arguments.
OR
What do you mean by the lack of internal democracy?

33. “Different people have different goals of development”. Explain the statement.
OR
What is an average income? What is its importance? Mention its limitations related to
development.

SECTION – E (Case Study Based Questions)

Questions 34 to 36 carry 4 marks each.

34. Case Study – 1

Read the given extract and answer following questions.
In the first century B.C., Sringaverapura near Allahabad had sophisticated water harvesting system channelling the
flood water of the river Ganga. During the time of Chandragupta Maurya, dams, lakes and irrigation systems were
extensively built. Evidences of sophisticated irrigation works have also been found in Kalinga (Odisha),
Nagarjunakonda (Andhra Pradesh), Bennur (Karnataka), Kolhapur (Maharashtra), etc. In the 11th Century, Bhopal
Lake, one of the largest artificial lakes of its time was built. In the 14th Century, the tank in Hauz Khas, Delhi was
constructed by Iltutmish for supplying water to Siri Fort area. Sardar Sarovar Dam has been built over the Narmada
River in Gujarat. This is one of the largest water resource projects of India covering four states–Maharashtra, Madhya
Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan. The Sardar Sarovar project would meet the requirement of water in drought-prone and
desert areas of Gujarat (9,490 villages and 173 towns) and Rajasthan (124 villages). Multi-purpose projects and large
dams have also been the cause of many new environmental movements like the ‘Narmada Bachao Andolan’ and the
‘Tehri Dam Andolan’ etc. Resistance to these projects has primarily been due to the large-scale displacement of local
communities. Local people often had to give up their land, livelihood and their meagre access and control over
resources for the greater good of the nation.
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Question: 1. During earlier time how did the irrigation done?
2. Why did J L Nehru proclaim the dams as the temples of modern India?
3. How do multi-purpose projects face resistance?

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 35. Case Study – 2
Read the given extract and answer following questions
Read the extract and answer the questions that follow: Besides seeking more income, one way or the other,
people also seek things like equal treatment, freedom, security, and respect of others. They resent
discrimination. All these are important goals. In fact, in some cases, these may be more important than more
income or more consumption because material goods are not all that you need to live. Money or material
things that one can buy with it, is one factor on which our life depends. But the quality of our life also
depends on non-material things mentioned above. If it is not obvious to you, then just think of the role of
your friends in your life. You may desire their friendship. Similarly, there are many things that are not easily
measured but they mean a lot to our lives. These are often ignored. Page 8 Sample Paper 1 CBSE Social
Science Class 10 For development, people look at a mix of goals. It is true that if women are engaged in paid
work, their dignity in the household and society increases. However, it is also the case that if there is respect
for women there would be more sharing of housework and a greater acceptance of women working outside.
A safe and secure environment may allow more women to take up a variety of jobs or run a business. Hence,
the developmental goals that people have are not only about better income but also about other important
things in life.
Question:
1. What are the things other than income which people seek for living?
2. Write any two developmental goals of middle-class woman.
3. What is the role of other important things than income, in life
36. Case Study – 3
Read the source given below and answer the question that follows:
Mahatma Gandhi returned to India in January 1915. As you know, he had come from South
Africa where he had successfully fought the racist-regime with a novel method of mass
agitation, which he called satyagraha. It suggested that if the cause was true, if 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. On l3 April a large crowd gathered in the enclosed ground of Jallianwalla Bagh.
Some came to protest against the government’s new repressive measures. Other had come to
attend the annual Baisakhi fair. Being from outside the city, many villagers were unaware of
the martial law that had been imposed. Dyer entered the area, blocked the exit points, and
opened fire on the crowd killing hundreds. The movement started with middle-class
participation in the cities. Thousands of students left government-controlled schools and
colleges, headmasters and teachers resigned and lawyers gave up their legal practices. The
council elections were boycotted in most provinces except Madras.
Questions :
1. What do you mean by the idea of Satyagraha?
2. By which episode most of the people gathered in the Jallianwala Bagh?
3. Which movement was talking about in the paragraph? What does it mean to the people.

SECTION – F (Map Skill Questions) – 2 + 3 = 5

37. 37. (a) Two places A and B are marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify
these places with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the
lines marked near them.
(I) The place where the Indian National Congress Session was held in September 1920.
(II) The city where Jallianwala Bagh incident took place.

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(b) Locate and label any 3 of the following with appropriate symbols on the same given outline
political map of India.
(i) Kalpakian – Nuclear Power Plant
(ii) Vijayanagar – Iron and Steel Plant
(iii) Noida – Software Technology Park
(iv) Paradip – Sea Port
(v) Sardar Sarovar – Dam

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