AP 10th Class Social Model Paper Set 10 with Solutions

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AP 10th Class Social Model Paper Set 10 with Solutions

Time: 3 Hours, 15 Minutes
Max. Marks: 100

Instructions:

1. In the duration of 3 hours 15 minutes, 15 minutes of time is allotted to read the question paper.
2. All answers shall be written in the answer booklet only
3. Question paper consists of 4 sections and 33 questions.
4. Internal choice Is available in section IV only.
5. All answers shall be written neatly and legibly.

Section – I (12 × 1 = 12 M)

Note:
1) Answer ail the questions.
2) Bach question carries 1 mark.

Question 1.
What floes the given image show?

A) Soil erosion
B) Environmental protection
C) Land slides
D) Bio diversity
Answer:
A) Soil erosion

Question 2.
What is the total geographical area of India?
Answer:
The total geographical area of India is 3.28 million sq.km dr 32,87,263 square kilometers.

Question 3.
Give any two examples for the secondary sector activities.
Answer:
Secondary sector activities:
i) Automobile manufacturing.
ii) Textile production.
iii) Food processing.
iv) Construction field like building, houses and infrastructure.

Question 4.
Who founded ‘Young Italy’?
Answer:
Young Italy was found by ‘Giuseppe Mazzini.’

Question 5.
Name the industries that MNCs have been interested.
Answer:
MNCs have been interested in industries such as cellphones, automobiles, electronics, soft drinks, fast food or services such as banking in urban areas.

Question 6.
The Great Depression started in the year.
A) 1932
B) 1934
C) 1939
D) 1929
Answer:
1929.

Question 7.
How many languages are included in the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Answer:
22 languages

Question 8.
Give any two examples for federal countries.
Answer:
Federal countries:
i) India
ii) United States of America
iii) Germany
iv) Brazil

Question 9.
Match the following:
i) Congress ( ) National Democratic Alliance
ii) BJP ( ) State Party
iii) CPI ( ) United Progressive Alliance
iv) TOP ( ) Left Front

A) i – c, ii – a, iii – b, iv – d
B) i – c, ii – d, iii – a, iv – b
C) i – c, ii – a, iii – d, iv – b
D) i – d, ii – c, iii – a, iv – b
Answer:
C) i – c, ii – a, iii – d, iv – b

Question 10.
Expand IMR.
Answer:
Infant Mortality Rate.

Question 11.
Based on the relationship given in the first pair, fill the second pair.
Italy : Rome
Germany : _______
Answer:
Berlin

Question 12.
Arrange the given countries from West to East based on their location.
Answer:
USA, England, India and Japan.

Section – II (8 x 2 = 16 M)

Note :
1. Answer all the questions.
2. Each question carries 2 marks.

Question 13.
What are agro based industries 7 Give any two examples.
Answer:
On the basis of sources of raw-material, industries are classified as :
1) Agro Based Industries : Agro based industries draw their raw materials from agricultural products.
Examples: Textiles, sugar, coffee, tea and edible oil industries.

2) Mineral Based : Mineral based draw their raw material from minerals.
Examples: Iron and steel industries, cement, machine tools, petrochemical, etc

Question 14.
Observe the map and answer the question given below.

Q: What does the map show?
Answer:
The map shows about the Railway lines in India.

Question 15.
Write any two effects of the World Wars.
Answer:
Two major effects of the World Wars were :
1) Widespread destruction and loss of life.
2) Economic hardship and the rise of new global powers.

Question 16.
Name the Newspapers which were helped to reach the wider audience.
Answer:

1. Rammohan Roy published the Sambad Kaumudi from 1821 and the Hindu orthodoxy commissioned the Samachar Chandrika to oppose his opinions.
2. From 1822. Two Persian newspapers were published, Jam-klahan Nama and Shamsui Akhbar.
3. In the same year, a Gujarati newspaper, the Bombay Samachar, made its appearance.

Question 17.
Based on the following information, answer the question given below.
“The subjects of national importance come under ‘Union List’ and the subjects of local importance come under ‘State List’.” .
Q. The subject ‘Foreign affairs’ comes under which list?
Answer:
Foreign affairs cranes under Union list

Question 18.
Why is women’s political representation so low in India at present?
Answer:

1. The women’s literacy rate is very low and if some are educated, they are not politically motivated.
2. Family male members think politics is not the profession of women.
3. Political parties are also not giving tickets to women candidates to fight election in proportion to their population.

Question 19.
Write any two facilities that are provided In the SEE by the Government.
Answer:
1) SEZs are designed to have world class facilities: Electricity, water, roads, transport, storage, recreational and educational facilities.
2) Companies that set up production units in the SEZs do not have to pay taxes for an initial period of five years.

Question 20.
Write any two Slogan for the awareness on Consumer Rights.
Answer:

1. Your product-Your right :
2. Be aware – Be safe
3. Don’t live to buy – Buy to live
4. Stand up for your rights.
5. Know your rights – Protect your Interests.

Section – III (8 × 4 – 32 M)

Note:
1) Answer all the questions.
2) Each question carries 1 marks.

Question 21.
Observe the map and answer the questions given below.

i) In which State Corbett National Park is located?
ii) Name the National Park which is located in Assam?
Answer:
i) Corbett National Park is located in Uttarakhand?
ii) Kaziranga National Park is located in Assam.

Question 22.
Write any four uses of Coal.
Answer:

1. Coal is used for power generation.
2. It is used to supply energy for industrial needs.
3. It is used as a fuel for cooking food and for heating purpose.
4. It is processed to obtain coal tar etc.

Question 23.
Look at Figure 1 Do you think that the people living in any of these regions thought of themselves as Italians?

Examine Figure 2 Which was the first region to become a part of unified Italy? Which was the last region to join? In which year did the largest number of states join?
Answer:
In 1858, Italy was divided into seven states with the North being under the Austrian Habsburgs, the centre being ruled by the Pope and the southern regions being under Spain s domination. Only one state, Sardinia – Piedmont was ruled by an Italian princely house. The Italian language also had not acquired a common form and had many regional and local variations. So people living in these regions, except Sardinia – Piedmont, would not have thought of themselves as Italians.
The first regions to become a part of unified Italy in 1858 were Savoy Sardinia followed by the Northern States. The last region to join was the Papal state in 1870. The largest number of states joined in 1860.

Question 24.
But if we look back into history we find that from the very beginning of the industrial age, advertisements have played a part in expanding the markets for products, and in shaping a new consumer culture – Support this statement with examples.
Answer:

1. The British manufacturers attempted to take over the Indian market by adopting different ways and the most important among them was with the help of advertise-ments.
2. The Manchester industrialists began selling their cloth in India by putting labels on the cloth bundles.
3. When buyers saw such labels on the cloth like “MADE IN MANCHESTER”, they felt confident about buying the cloth.
4. The manfacturers also used images of Indian Gods, Goddesses and important personages on the labels.
5. These images helped to make the foreign products show familiar to Indian people.
6. Indian Manufacturers even advertised the nationalist message which was clear and loud.
7. They wanted to suggest by these advertisements that if you care for the nation, then buy Indian products.

Question 25.
Observe the given information and analyse.
Population of different religious communities in India, 2011

Others include Buddhist 0.7%, Jain 0.4%.
Other Religions and Persuasions 0.7%,
Religion not stated 0.2%
Answer:
According to the census of India, 2011, the breakdown of India’s population by religion was as follows:
Hindus constituted the largest share at 79.8% – (96.63 crore people) followed by

Muslims	14.2% – (17 crore)
Christians	2.3% – (2.78 crore)
Sikhs	1.7% – (2.08 crore)
Buddhist	0.7% – (0.84 crore)
Jains	0.4% – (0.45 crore people)
Other Religions and Persuasions	0.7% – (0.84 crore people)
Religion not stated	0.2% – (0.23 crore people)

The percentage terms of population of the Hindus, Jains and Christians has declined marginally since 1961.

Question 26.
Write four slogans on democracy.
Answer:

1. “Democracy: Power to the people, Voice for the people”.
2. Democracy : Stronger Together, United in Diversity.
3. “Your vote, your voice, your future: Vote in a Democracy”.
4. “Liberty and Justice for All: The Heart of Democracy”.

Question 27.
Why do you think average income is an important cirterion for development? Explain.
Answer:

1. Average income is often used as a measure of development because it provides a general indication of the economic well-being of a population.
2. It helps to compare the economic progress of different countries, as it reflects the overall prosperity and living standards of the people.
3. Average income serves as a basis for determining the economic growth and potential of a country.

Question 28.
Give any four suggestions to ensure that the consumers are not deceived.
Answer:

1. Always check the quality of the product and make sure it has necessary certifications.
2. Read the label for important information like ingredients, instructions, and expiry dates.
3. Always ask for a bill or receipt as proof of purchase.
4. Check the product’s warranty or guarantee details before buying.

Section – IV (5 × 8 = 40 M)

Note:
1) Answer all the questions.
2) Each question carries 8 marks.
3) Each question has an internal choice.
4) In question No.33 both A and B (India map and World map) should be answered separately.

Question 29.
A) What are the impacts of mining on the environment?
Answer:
lmpact of mining on the environment:

1. Mining severely impacts the environment by causing air, water and soil pollution.
2. It includes contamination by heavy metals and chemicals and acid drainage.
3. It leads to land degradation, deforestation, habitat destruction and loss of biodiversity.
4. Mining operations also contribute to climate change through greenhouse gas emissions.
5. It ultimately disturbing eco systems and affecting human health and local communities.

(OR)
B) What are the factors that are responsible for their location of Jute textiles in the Hugli basin?
Answer:
Most of the Jute mills are located in West Bengal, mainly along the banks of the Hugli river, in a narrow belt.
Factors responsible for their location in the Hugli basin are :

1. Proximity of the Jute producing areas.
2. Inexpensive water transport.
3. Supported by a good network of railways, roadways and waterways to facilitate movement of raw material to the mills.
4. Abundant water for processing raw jute.
5. Cheap labour from West Bengal and adjoining states of Bihar, Odisha and Uttar – Pradesh.
6. Availability of Urban centres, banking, insurance and port facilities to export jute from Kolkata to other areas.

Question 30.
A) Read the paragraph and comment.
Mahatma Gandi’s letter was , in a way, an ultimatum. if the demands were not fulfilled by 11th march the letter stated, The Congress would lacunch a Civil Disobedience Campaign, lrwin was unwilling to negotiate. So Mahatma Gandhi started his famous Salt March accompannnnied by 78 of this trusted volunteers. THe march over 24 miles from Fandhiji’s ashram in sabarmati to the Gujarati coastal town of Dartdi.

The volunteers walked for 24 days, about 10 miles a daay. Thousands came to hear Mahaatma Gandhi wherever ha stopped, and
and he told them what he meant by swaraj and urged them to peacefully defy the British. On 6th April he reached DdntS, and ceremonially violated the law, salt by boiling sea mater.
Answer:

1. As the demands were not fulfilled, Gandhi started march from his Sabarmati to the Gujarat coastal town Dandi.
2. 78 trusted volunteers accompanied Gandhi.
3. March continued for 24 days about 10 miles a day.
4. During the March Gandhi explained to the people, the meaning of Swaraj and urged them to defy the British laws.
5. On reaching Dandi on 6 April, ceremonially Gandhi violated the salt law, by manufacturing salt by boiling sea water.
6. Manufacturing salt by boiling sea water was the beginning of the Civil Disobedience Movement.
7. This movement was different from Non-Cooperation Movement.
8. In Civil Disobedience Movement people were asked not only to refuse cooperation with the British but also to break colonial laws like Salt Law which was the most oppressive face of the British rule.

Features:

1. First successful mass movement.
2. People from all sections participated in the movement.
3. For the First time women left their homes and joined the movement.
4. The movement was launched with the goal of ‘Purna Swaraj’.

(OR)
B) Read the following paragraph and comment.
With the printing press, a new reading public energed. Printing reduced the cost of books. The time arid labour required to produce each book came doWnandmulti pie copies could be produced with greater case. Books flooded the market, re&ehing out to an ever-growing readership.
Answer:
Out of Syllubus

Question 31.
A) Analyse the following information;
WORKERS IN DIFFERENT SECTORS (IN MILLIONS)

Sector	Organised	Unorganised	Total
Primary	1	231	232
Secondary	41	74	115
Tertiary	40	88	128
Total	82	393	475
Total in percentage	17%	83%	100%

Answer:
1) The table shows the distribution of workers in different sectors.
2) The Primary Sector employs 232 million workers. Out of these 231 million are under unorganized sector only.
3) In the Secondary and Tertiary Sectors also most of the workers are under unorganized sector.
4) Overall, only 17% of workers are in the organised sector, highlighting the need for formalisation of employment.

B) Analyse the following graph.
Different households – available credit sources.

Answer:

1. The given pie-graph shows the importance of formal and informal sources of credit for people in urban areas.
2. The people are divided into four groups, from poor to rich, as shown in the graph.
3. We can see that 85 percent of the loans taken by informal sources.
4. Only 10 percent of loans are form informal sources in rich urban house holds and 90% are from formal sources.
5. A similar pattern is also found in rural areas.
6. The rich households are availing cheap credit from formal lenders whereas the poor house holds have to pay a large amount for borrowing.

Question 32.
A) State one prudential reason and one moral reason for power sharing with an example from the Indian context.
Answer:
Prudential Reason: Power sharing is that it leads to an avoidance of conflict between social groups. Since social conflict often leads to violence and political instability, power sharing is a good way to ensure the stability of political order. In India, seats have been reserved in legislatures for the socially weaker sections keeping in mind this prudential reason for power sharing.

Moral Reason: A moral reason for power sharing is that it upholds the spirit of democracy. In a truly democratic setup, the citizens too have a stake in governance. In India, the citizens can come together to debate and criticise the policies and decisions of the government. This in turn puts pressure on the government to rethink its policies and reconsider its decisions. This active political participation is In keeping with the moral reasons for power sharing.

(OR)
B) Suggest some reforms to strengthen parties so that they perform their functions well.
Answer:

1. Anti – Defection law when prevents elected MLAs and MPs from changing parties. At the sametime, thi s law has made any dissent even more difficult.
2. A law should be made to regulate the Internal affairs of political parties. should be made compulsory for political parties to mnta1n a register of Its members, to follow its own constitution, to have an Independent authority, to act as a judge In case cl party disputes.

Question 33.
A) Locate the following in the given outline map of India:
1) Bihar
2) New Delhi
3) Bay of Bengal
4) River Ganga
(OR)
5) River Indus
6) Kerala
7) Arabian Sea
8) Mumbai
Answer:

B) Locate the following In the given outline map of World :
1) USA
2) China
3) Germany
4) Egypt
(OR)
5) Brazil
6) France
7) India
8) Japan
Answer: