Class 10 Social Science: CBSE Sample Question Paper- Term II (2021-22) - 1 | CBSE Sample Papers For Class 10 PDF Download

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General Instructions:
Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them:

1. This Question paper is divided into five sections-Section A, B, C, D and E. 
2. All questions are compulsory. 
3. Section-A: Question no. 1 to 5 are very Short Answer type questions of 2 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 40 words. 
4. Section-B: Question no. 6 to 8 are Short Answer type questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 80 words. 
5. Section-C: Question no. 9 and 10 are long Answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words. 
6. Section-D: Question no. 11 and 12 are Case Based questions. 
7. Section-E: Question no. 13 is map based, carrying 3 marks with two parts, 13.1 from History (1 mark) and 13.2 from Geography (2 marks). 
8. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in a 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.

Q.1. Women played a very important role in the Civil Disobedience Movement.’ Explain.

'Women played a very important role in the Civil Disobedience Movement.’

(i) Women participated in large numbers in the Civil Disobedience Movement.
(ii) During the movement, thousands of women came out of their homes to listen to Gandhiji.
(iii) They participated in protest marches, manufactured salt, and picked foreign cloth and liquor shops.

Q.2. Why is the per capita consumption of steel so low in India?

The per capita consumption of steel is so low in India because there are substitutes of steel which are light in weight and can be easily carried from one place to another. Also these substitutes are much cheaper in rates and they are also durable as steel.

Q.3. Explain any three weaknesses of Democracy.

(i) Democracy take more time in decision-making.
(ii) Democracies fall short of elections that provide a fair chance to everyone and subjecting every decision to public debate.
(iii) The routine tales of corruption are enough to convince that Democracy is not free of evil.

Q.4. Explain the role of Self Help Groups in the rural economy. 

The role of Self-Help Groups:
 (i) Self-Help Groups are small groups (especially from rural areas) who pool their resources and individual savings together to help others in need of funds.
(ii) Facilitates the members to employ themselves in numerous self-employment opportunities.
(iii) Help in raising the living standards of the concerned members.
(iv) Reduces the dependence on informal credit sources.

Q.5. Read the data in the chart given below and answer the questions that follows:

(5.1) Compare the 2004-2005 and 2009-2010 data and give any one reason as to why is air travel preferred in the north-eastern states of India?
(5.2) Write any one factor that accord prominence to Airways as a mode of transportation. 

(5.1) (i) Big and wide rivers are present there, due to which rail or road bridges over them are difficult and costly to construct. These rivers also get flooded frequently, due to which surface communication links are damaged.
(ii) This area has dissected relief features, preventing durable construction of rail and road links.
(iii) Dense forests in this region create many difficulties in the construction of railway lines and roads.
(5.2) (i) They are the fastest mode of transportation.
(ii) They are the best means of transport for remote, inaccessible and hostile areas.
(iii) Airways play a vital role in the event of natural and human-made calamities like floods, famines, earthquake, epidemics and war by virtue of their swiftness.

Q.6. In the 17^th century, merchants from towns in Europe began employing peasants and artisans within the villages. Explain.

Merchants from towns in Europe began employing peasants and artisans within the villages as:
(i) Cottagers and villagers were looking for new alternatives of income.
(ii) Tiny plots of land with the villagers could not provide work for all members of the family.
(iii) Advances offered by the merchants made the villagers readily agree to produce goods for them.
(iv) By working for the merchants, they could continue to remain in the villages and do cultivation also.
(v) It was possible to have full use of family labour force.

Q.7. “Democratic governments in practice are known as accountable.” Support the statement with arguments. 

Democratic governments in practice are accountable because:
(i) It is right to expect Democracy to form a government that follows procedures and is accountable to the people.
(ii) It is also expected that the Democratic Government develops mechanisms for citizens to take part in decision making whenever they think it is fit.
(iii) The Democratic Government is accountable to the people. If it ignores the will of the people, they will not elect their ruler in the next General Election.
(iv) The procedures and decision-making process should be transparent for a democratic government to be accountable to the people.

Q.8. Why do banks and co-operative societies need to lend more? Explain. 
OR
“The impact of Globalization has not been uniform.” Explain with examples.

Banks and cooperative societies need to lend more as:
(i) This would lead to higher incomes.
(ii) People would be able to borrow cheaply for a variety of needs.
(iii) They would be able to grow crops and set up small-scale industries, etc.
(iv) Cheap and affordable credit is crucial for the country ’s development.
(v) To save and reduce the dependence on informal sources of credit.
(vi) It is important that the formal credit is distributed more equally so that the poor can benefit from the cheaper loans.

OR
While Globalisation has benefited well off consumers and also producers with skill, education and wealth, many small producers and workers have suffered as a result of the rising competition. Removal of trade barriers and liberalisation policies of the governments to facilitate globalisation have hit the local producers and manufactures hard. Globalisation and the pressure of competition have changed the lives of workers. Faced with growing competition, most employers these days prefer to employ workers ‘flexibly’. This means that workers’ jobs are no longer secure. E.g., MNCs and workers, MNC ’s and local manufactures/industries, withdrawal of subsidies, etc.

Q.9. “Democracy plays an important role to accommodate social diversity.” Support the statement with examples.  

Democracy accommodates social Diversities:
(i) Democracy develops a procedure to conduct competition between various social groups. Democracy ensures that every citizen has a chance of being in majority at some point in time.
(ii) In a democracy, different communities can peacefully voice their grievances.
(iii) In democracy the majority needs to work with minority and therefore special rights are provided to minorities.
(iv) Example:
(a) Belgium has successfully negotiated differences among its ethnic population. This reduces the possibility of tensions.
(b) In countries like India, accommodation of social division has been done by providing political power to certain backward classes.

Q.10. Why is it necessary for banks and cooperatives to increase their lending in rural areas? Explain.
OR
Describe the positive impacts of globalisation on Indian economy with examples.

It is necessary for the banks and cooperative societies to increase their lending facilities in rural areas:
(i) Dependence on informal sources of credit reduces.
(ii) To provide more loan facilities to rural households.
(iii) To save rural people from exploitation.
(iv) It is important that the formal credit is distributed more equally so that the poor can benefit from the cheaper loans.
(v) The bank and the cooperative societies have to increase the lending facilities to improve the livelihood of the people in the rural areas.
OR
Positive impacts of Globalization on Indian economy:
(i) Higher standard of living in urban areas.
(ii) There is a greater choice before the consumers who now enjoy the improved quality and lower prices for several products.
(iii) MNCs have increased their investments in India leading to more job opportunities.
(iv) Globalisation has enabled some large Indian companies to emerge as MNCs themselves like Tata Motors, Infosys, Ranbaxy, Asian Paints, etc.
(v) Globalisation has also created new opportunities for companies providing services particularly those involving IT (Information Technology). For example, the Indian company producing a magazine for the London based company and call centres.
(vi) Local companies supply raw materials to foreign industries and have prospered.

Q.11. Read the given text and answer the following questions:
‘It is said of “passive resistance” that it is the weapon of the weak, but the power which is the subject of this article can be used only by the strong. This power is not passive resistance; indeed, it calls for intense activity. The movement in South Africa was not passive but active.
‘Satyagraha is not physical force. A Satyagrahi does not inflict pain on the adversary; he does not seek his destruction … In the use of Satyagraha, there is no ill-will whatever.
‘Satyagraha is pure soul-force. Truth is the very substance of the soul. That is why this force is called Satyagraha. The soul is informed with knowledge. In it burns the flame of love. … Nonviolence is the supreme dharma …‘It is certain that India cannot rival Britain or Europe in force of arms. The British worship the war-god and they can all of them become, as they are becoming, bearers of arms. The hundreds of millions in India can never carry arms. They have made the religion of non-violence their own ...’ 
(11.1) Why did Gandhiji consider non-violence as supreme dharma?
(11.2) How was Gandhian Satyagraha taken by the people who believed in his philosophy?
(11.3) Why was Gandhian Satyagraha considered as a novel way to resist injustice?

(11.1) Gandhiji adopted non-violence as a philosophy and an ideal way of life. According to him philosophy of nonviolence is not a weapon of the weak; it is a weapon, which can be tried by all.
(11.2) A Satyagrahi does not inflict pain on the adversary; he does not seek his destruction. In the use of Satyagraha, there is no ill-will.
(11.3) (i) One could win the battle through nonviolence.
(ii) This could be done by appealing to the conscience of the oppressor.
(iii) People – including the oppressors – had to be persuaded to see the truth, instead of being forced to accept truth through the use of violence.
(iv) Any other relevant point.

Q.12. Read the given text and answer the following questions:
Ever since humans appeared on the earth, they have used different means of communication. But, the pace of change, has been rapid in modern times. Long distance communication is far easier without physical movement of the communicator or receiver. Personal communication and mass communication including television, radio, press, films, etc. are the major means of communication in the country. The Indian postal network is the largest in the world. It handles parcels as well as personal written communications. Cards and envelopes are considered firstclass mail and are airlifted between stations covering both land and air. The second-class mail includes book packets, registered newspapers and periodicals. They are carried by surface mail, covering land and water transport. To facilitate quick delivery of mails in large towns and cities, six mail channels have been introduced recently. They are called Rajdhani Channel, Metro Channel, Green Channel, Business Channel, Bulk Mail Channel and Periodical Channel.
(12.1) Examine the role of the Indian postal network.
(12.2) Differentiate between mass communication and personal communication.
(12.3) Analyse the significance of communication for a nation.

(12.1) (i) It has helped the country to engage in communication and social-economic development.
(ii) It provides various facilities like speed post, business post, registered post, ordinary post.
(iii) Any other relevant point.
(12.2) (i) Mass Communication is the medium which provides entertainment as well as creates awareness among the masses. It includes radio, television, newspapers, magazines, books, films, etc., whereas Personal Communication is between person to person.
(ii) Any other relevant point.
(12.3) (i) This is the age of communication using the telephone, television, films, and the Internet.
(ii) Even books, magazines and newspapers are important means of communication.
(iii) Various means of communication have connected the world closer.
(iv) It is the source of entertainment and knowledge.
(v) Any other relevant point.

Q.13.
(13.1) On the given outline Political Map of India, identify the place marked as A with the help of following information and write its correct name on the line marked near it.
(A) The city where Jallianwala Bagh incident took place.
(13.2) On the same given map of India, locate the following:
(I) Singrauli Thermal Power Station.
OR
Bokaro steel plant.
(II) Meenam Bakkam International Airport

(13.1) (A) Amritsar
(13.2)