Social Science sample paper 8, Part - B for class 10th
Social Science sample paper
Part - B
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25. Read the source and answer the following questions.
In some countries, power usually changes between two main parties. Several other parties may exist, contest elections and win a few seats in the national legislature. But only the two main parties have a serious chance of winning majority of seats to form government. Such a party system is called two - party system.
If several parties compete for power, and more than two parties have a reasonable chance of coming to power either on their own strength or in alliance with others, we call it a multi - party system. Thus in India, we have a multi - party system. In this system, the government is formed by various parties coming together in a coalition. When several parties in a multi- party system join hands for the purpose of contesting elections and winning power, it is called an alliance or a front. For example, in India there were three such major alliances in 2004 Parliamentary elections - the National Democratic Alliance, the United Progressive Alliance and the Left Front. The multi-party system often appears very messy and leads to political instability. At the same time, this system allows a variety of interests and opinions to enjoy political representation.
So, which of these is better? Perhaps the best answer to this very common questions is that this is not a very good question. Party system is not something any country can choose. It evolves over a long time, depending on the nature of society, it's social and regional divisions, its history of politics and it's system of elections. These cannot be changed very quickly. Each country develops a party system that is conditioned by it's special circumstances. For example, if India has evolved a multi- party system, it is because the social and geographical diversity in such a large country is not easily absorbed by two or even three parties. No system is ideal for all countries and all situations.
i. In some countries of the world, power rotates mainly between two parties, this type of country is ....... .
a) United States of America
b) United Kingdom
c) Republic of China
d) Both a and b
ii. Sometimes several parties in a Multi- party system decide to join hands for contesting elections, which is known as
.... .
a) Alliance
b) Front
c) Either a or b
d) None of the above
iii. Why does the Multi - Party system often appear very messy?
a) It shows a variety of interests and opinions.
b) There are so many candidates for the Sr post.
c) They oppose each other.
d) All of the above.
iv. Each country adopts a party system ....... .
a) depending on the nature of the society.
b) depending on the social and regional divisions at the society.
c) depending on the ideology of the leaders.
d) Both a and b
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26. Read the source and answer the following questions.
Modern forms of money includes currency paper notes and coins. Unlike the things that were used as money earlier, modern currency is not made of precious metal such as gold, silver and copper. And unlike grain and cattle, they are neither of everyday use. The modern currency is without any use of its own. Then, why is it accepted as a medium of exchange? It is accepted as a medium of exchange because the currency is authorised by the government of the country.
In India, the Reserve Bank of India issues currency notes on behalf of the central government. As per India law, no other individual or organization is allowed to issue currency. Moreover, the law legalises the use of rupee as a medium of payment that cannot be refused in settling transactions in India. No individual in India can legally refuse a payment made in rupees.
Hence, the rupee is widely accepted as a medium of exchange.
i. The source given above relates to which of the following options?
a) Barter system.
b) Double coincidence of wants.
c) Currency
d) None of the above.
ii. Money in modern times comes in different forms. These include
a) Grains and cattle
b) Cowrie shells and stones
c) Gold and silver coins
d) Currency notes and coins.
iii. What is the most important function of money?
a) It is used in banking transaction.
b) It is used in payment of loans.
c) It is used in stock market exchange.
d) It is used as a medium of exchange.
iv. Which of the following banks of India issues currency notes on behalf of the central government?
a) Bank of India
b) Central Bank of India
c) State Bank of India
d) Reserve Bank of India
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Section - D (5 marks each)
27. " Culture had played an important role in the development of nationalism in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries." Support the statement by giving five examoles.
28. Why is power sharing desirable? Give any three prudential reasons.
29. Bring out the major differences between the Belgian and Sri Lankan democracies.
Or
Explain the ways by which Belgium has accommodated the existing regional differences and cultural diversities.
30. Name the two major beverage crops grown in India. Describe their growing areas.
Or
Name the two major fibre crops grown in India. Describe the conditions required for growth of these two crops with their growing areas.
31. Define the significance of secondary sector in Indian economy.
Or
Why has tertiary sector become important in Indian economy? State any five reasons.
Section - E
(Map based questions - 5 marks)
32. a. Identify the following features marked on the map.
i. The place where the Congress Session adopted the Non- Cooperation programme.
ii. The place where the Movement of Indigo planters took place.
b. On the same outline map of India locate any three of the following with suitable symbols.
i. Ramagundam thermal power plant
ii. Mumbai port
iii. A major rice producing state
iv. Tehri dam
v. Salem iron and steel plant.
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