Social Science sample paper 10 Part- B for class 10th

 Social Science sample paper 

Part - B

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24. Read the source and answer the following questions.

Black soils are black in colour and are also known as regur soils. black soil is ideal for growing cotton and is also known as Black cotton soil. it is believed that climatic conditions along the parent Rock material are the important factors for the formation of black soil. Just type of soil is typical of the Deccan trap (Basalt) region spread over North West Deccan plateau and is made up of lava flows. They cover the plateaus of Maharashtra, Saurashtra, Malwa, Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh and extend in the South  East direction along the Godavari and Krishna valley.

The black soil are made up of extremely fine that is clayey material. They are well known for their capacity to hold moisture. In addition, they are rich in soil nutrients, such as calcium carbonate, magnesium, potash and lime. These soils are generally poor in phosphorus contents. They develop deep cracks during hot weather, which helps in the proper aeration of the soil. These soils are sticky when wet and difficult to work on unless tilled immediately after the first shower or during the pre monsoon period.

i. The source given above related to which of the following options?

a) Red soil

b) Black soil

c) Alluvial soil

d) Desert soil

ii. Black soil is also known as  . . . . 

a) Cotton soil

b) Regur soil

c) Peat soil

d) Both a and b

iii. Which of the following is the feature of black soil?

a) made up of extremely fine clay material

b) rich in calcium carbonate

c) rich in magnesium

d) all of the above.

iv. Black soils are generally poor in which soil nutrients?

a) Potash

b) Lime

c) Phosphoric content 

d) All of the above.

25. Read the source and answer the following questions.

A major step towards decentralization was taken in 1992. the constitution was amended to make the third tier of democracy more powerful and effective. Now, it is constitutionally mandatory to hold regular elections to local government bodies. Seats are reserved in the elected bodies and the executive heads of these institutions for the Scheduled caste, Scheduled Tribes and other backward classes. At least one third of all positions are reserved for women. An independent institution call the state election commission has been created in each state to conduct panchayat and municipal elections.

the state government are required to share some powers and revenue with local government bodies. The nature of sharing varies from state to state. Rural local government is popularly known by the name panchayati Raj. Each village for a group of villages in some States, has a gram panchayat. This is a council consisting of several ward members, often called panch, and a president or sarpanch. they are directly elected by all the adult population living in that ward or village. It is the decision making body for the entire village. The panchayat works under the overall supervision of the gram sabha. All the voters in the village its members. It has to meet at least twice or thrice to approve the annual budget of the gram panchayat and to review the performance of the gram panchayat.

i. The third tier of democracy in India is a result of . . . . .. . . .

a) demands for local self government

b) decentralization

c) state list

d) none of the above

ii. Regular elections of local government is . . . . .  .

a) Constitutionally mandatory

b) depends upon the state government

c) layer as it is not taken seriously by the state government

d) none of the above

iii. The nature of sharing powers between the state government and local government bodies depend upon the . . . ..  .

a) the policy of the specific state government.

b) the Constitution

c) the policy of the centre.

d) None of the above

iv. The gram panchayat always works under the supervision of. .  .  . . . . . .

a) Sarpanch

b) Block Development Officer

c) Gram Sabha

d) State government 

26. Read the source and answer the following questions.

Generally it has been noted from the histories of many, now developed, countries that at initial stages of development, primary sector was the most important sector of economic activity. as the methods of farming changed and agriculture sector began to prosper, it produced much more food than before. Many people could now take up other activities. there were increasing number of craft persons and traders. Buying and selling activities increased many times. Besides, there were also transporters, administrators, army etc. However, at this stage, most of the goods produced were natural products from the primary sector and most people were also employed in this sector.

Over a long time (more than 100 years) and especially because new methods of manufacturing were introduced, factories came up and started expanding. Those people who had earlier worked on farms now began to work in factories in large numbers. They were forced to do so as you read in history chapters. People begin to use many more goods that were produced in factories at cheaper rates. Secondary sector of gradually became the most important in total production and employment.

Hence, overtime, a shift had taken place. This means that the importance of the sectors had changed. In the past 100 years, there has been a father shift from secondary tertiary sector in developed countries. The service sector has become the most important in terms of Total production. most of the working people are also employed in the service sector. this is the general pattern observed in the developed countries.

i. The source given above relates to which of the following options?

a) Importance of sector

b) Change in sectors

c) GDP

d) GNP

ii. At the initial stages of development was sector was the most important sector of economic activity?

a) Secondary

b) Primary

c) Tertiary

d) Quaternary

iii. According to the given passage, in which sector production of goods started in factories at cheap rates?

a) Primary sector

b) Tertiary sector

c) Secondary 

d) None of these

iv. In which countries there is a general pattern that most of the working people are employed in the service sector?

a) Developing countries

b) Underdeveloped countries.

c) Developed countries.

d) All countries

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Section - D (5 marks each)

27. Why and when was the poona pact signed? Give five points.

OR

Discuss about the role of women in the Civil Disobedience Movement.

28. Write any five good features of democracy.

Or

'A public expression of dissatisfaction with democracy shows the success of Democratic project'. Justify the statement.

29. What do you understand by liberalisation of foreign trade and trade barriers? Explain in brief.

30. Shankar is a landless labour who works in the farm land of the rich farmers in his village, while Deepak is a tracher. Describe the factors and the conditions in which they are engaged.

Or

The workers in the unorganised sector need protection on the issue of wages, safety and health. Explain.

31. As a Rural Development Officer what measures would you suggest to the government in order to increase agricultural production in the country?

Section- E

 (Map Based Questions- 5 marks)

32. a) On the outline map of India, mark and locate the following:

i. The location of Indian National Congress Session of 1927.

ii. A place where Gandhiji ceremonially violated the Salt Law and manufactured salt by boiling sea water.

b) On the same outline map of India identify any three of the following with suitable symbols.

i. A major port on the South East Coast of India

ii. A major sugarcane producing state

iii. A Cotton textile industry

iv. Iron and steel plant in West Bengal

v. Software Technology park

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