AP 10th Class Social Question Paper July 2022 with Solutions

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Time: 3.15 hours
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 separate booklet only.
3. Question paper consists of 4 Sections and 33 Questions.
4. Internal choice is available in Section IV only.
5. Answers shall be written neatly and legibly.

Section I
12 x 1 = 12 M

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

Question 1.
What are the factors that contribute in changing the population size?
Answer:

• Births
• Deaths
• Migrations

Question 2.
What is ‘Arab Spring’?
Answer:
Several nations in Western Asia and Northern Africa like Tunisia, and Egypt were influenced by each other’s revolutions and uprooting of dictators. This is called Arab Spring.

Question 3.
Expand H.D.I.
Answer:
Human Development Index

Question 4.
Banking: Tertiary sector:: Agriculture: …. ?
Answer:
Primary Sector

Question 5.
What was the immediate cause for World War II?
Answer:
Hitler’s invasion of Poland

Question 6.
Constitutional Day is celebrated every year on
A) November 26th
B) January 26th
C) August 15th
Answer:
A – (November 26)

Question 7.
What was the first linguistic state of India?
Answer:
Andhra Pradesh

Question 8.
The purpose of Silent Valley movement was
Opposition for construction of dams.
Rights of Adivasis.
Compensation for the victims.
Provision of Rehabilitation.
Answer:
Opposition for construction of dams.

Question 9.
In commemoration of what day is Ajad Ka Mahotsav celebrated?
Answer:
In commemoration of 75th year of independence, Aadi Ka Mahotsav is celebrated on August 15th, 2022.

Question 10.
During which movement did Gandhiji give the slogan ‘Do or Die’?
Answer:
Quit India Movement.

Question 11.
What is the reason for providing midday meals in government schools?
Answer:

• Improving the attendance of the students.
• Providing nutritious food.

Question 12.
Based on the following information, answer the following question.

Coast	Malabar coast	Circar coast	Coromandel coast
State	Kerala	Andhra Pradesh	Tamil Nadu

Ques: On which coast is Chennai located?
Answer:
Coromandel coast.

Section – II
8 X 2 = 16 M

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

Question 13.
Name any two tributaries of river Indus.
Answer:
Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej

Question 14.
What is Sustainable development?
Answer:
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs is known as ‘Sustainable development’.

Question 15.
Mention the factors of production.
Answer:
Land, labour, capital, knowledge, and enterprises are the factors of production.

Question 16.
if one country takes an aggressive stance against another country should the other country also respond aggressively? Write your opinion.
Answer:

1. No. If one country takes an aggressive stance against another country the other country should not necessarily respond aggressively.
2. It can solve the issues peacefully by discussions, with the help of UN.

Question 17.
What are the two essential characteristics of Unitar’s Constitution?
Answer:
The two essential characteristics of Unitary Constitution are

1. A single Judiciary system.
2. Uniformity in civil and criminal laws
3. All India Civil Services.

Question 18.
Write about the 73rd amendment of the constitution.
Answer:
73rd amendment of the constitution created institutions of local, self-government at rural level.

Question 19.
Based on the information given below, answer the following questions.

African country	Got independence from	Year
Congo	Belgium	1960
Angola	Portugal	1975

A) When did Angola get independence?
B) Name the country that co1onied Congo.
Answer:
a. 1975.
b. Belgium.

Question 20.
Arrange the following countries from West to East in respect of their location:
Russia, Canada, Norway, Britain
Answer:
Canada, Britain, Norway, Russia.

Section – III
8 × 4 = 32 M

Note:
1. Answer all the questions.
2. Each question carries 4 marks.

Question 21.
Write the boundaries of the Deccan Plateau.
Answer:
The boundaries of the Deccan plateau:

1. The portion of peninsular plateau lying to the south of Narniada, a triangular landmass, is called tite Deccan Plateau.
2. Satpura range forms the Deccan plateau’s north edge while the Mahadev, the Kainiur range, and a portion of Maikal range are the eastern edges.
3. Western Ghats: Western boundary.
   Eastern Ghats: Eastern boundary and Nilgiris: Southern boundary.

Question 22.
Mention any four best practices followed in Hiware Bazar.
Answer:

1. Ban on felling trees
2. Ban on free grazing
3. Family planning
4. Ban on liquor

Question 23.
Name any four multinational companies.
Answer:
Panasonic, Ford, Coca-Cola, Samsung.

Question 24.
What were the effects of great depression?
Answer:

1. There was a worldwide economic decline.
2. Prices and demand crashed down
3. Factories were closed down.
4. Massive unemployment rose.

Question 25.
Write about the problems of urbanisation.
Answer:

• Urbanisation is defined as movement of people from rural area to urban area. Generally, people migrate for better living opportunities which leads to increase in population size in urban areas.
• The problems of urbanisation are increasing slums, decreasing standard of living, environmental pollution, traffic congestion, and non-availability of houses.

Question 26.
Write any two slogans on each:
A) World peace;
B) Importance of Right to vote.
Answer:
A. World peace:

1. Peace is the civilization war is the barbarisation.
2. War is our enemy – peace is our friend

B. Independence of right to Vote:

1. Your vote – your future
2. Vote saves Democracy.

Question 27.
Show the following information in tabular form.

Answer:

Period	No. of amendments
1951-60	7
1961-70	15
1971-80	22
1981-90	22
1991-2000	16
2001-13	17

Question 28.
Study the following map and answer the following questions.

A) What does the map explain?
B) Name any two countries which were not under Japanese control in 1942.
Answer:
A) Area under Japanese control in 1942.
B) Tibet, China.

Section-IV
5 x 8=40M

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

Question 29.
A) What is the influence of globalization on the Indian economic system?
(OR)
B) Explain the importance of Himalayas.
Answer:
A) The influence of globalization on the Indian economic system is

1. There is greater choice before the consumers.
2. Consumers now enjoy improved quality and lower prices for several products.
3. People enjoy a much higher standard of living than was possible earlier.
4. Multi-national companies increased their investments in India.
5. New jobs have been created in the industrial and service sectors.
6. Globalization has enabled some large Indian Companies to emerge as multinationals. Ex : Tata motors, Infosys, Ranbaxy.
7. However, the small traders were badly affected. They loss their livelihoods.

(OR)
B)

1. The Himalayas protect India.
2. They act as barriers to the cold winds of central Asia.
3. They are the reason for summer rains in India.
4. They are the reason for monsoon type of climate in India.
5. They provide forest wealth.
6. These thick forests on the Himalayas supply us with valuable timber, medicinal herbs, honey, wax, etc.
7. They also provide a home to innumerable birds and animals.
8. They are the origin of many perennial rivers such as Indus, Ganga, and Brahqiapufra.

Question 30.
A) Explain the service sector in today’s India.
(OR)
B) The present groundwater laws should be changed. Why?
Answer:
A)

1. Transportation, Information Technology, Financial institutions, Banking, Insurance, Public administration, etc come under service sector.
2. Service sector adds strength and modernisation to the economy.
3. It joins the markets worldwide.
4. It creates new jobs and opportunities.
5. The fastest-growing sector today is the service sector
6. Today almost everyone prefers job in service sector only.
7. The sectoral share of Service sector in GDP was 35% in 1972-73. It increased to 57% by 2009-10.
8. But all the activities are not growing equally well in service sector.

B)

1. According to the current laws, landowners have the rights over the groundwater too.
2. There are no restrictions on how much of water can be extracted.
3. Heavy extraction of water affects other areas also.
4. The water stock that would be available for future generations also will be decreased.
5. Today ground water is the major source of water for the people.
6. So the present groundwater laws should be changed.
7. Landowners should not be allowed to extract as much water as they wish.
8. There should be some restrictions on this.

Question 31.
A) Read the following paragraph and comment.
“The Great Depression began around the end of 1929 and lasted almost till 1939 when the Second World War began. During this decade there was a worldwide economic decline triggered by a decline in demand and fall in prices. The decline in demand led to closure of factory production which in turn meant further decline in the purchasing power of people leading to further decline in demand.”
(OR)
b) Comment on the role played by Sardar Vallahhahhai Pate! in the integration or Princely States.
Answer:
A)

1. The Great Depression began around the end of 1929 and lasted almost till 1939.
2. Due to this massive unemployment rose and the real incomes of ordinary people as well as governments declined across the world.
3. Fall in demand – fall in prices – closure of factories – unemployment. This had become a cycle.
4. It initially began with a stock market collapse in the US.
5. But before long affected almost every country.
6. Only Russia escaped from the Great Depression following a planned economy.

(OR)
B)

1. There were around 550 Princely states by the time of independence.
2. They were asked to decide if they wanted to join India, and Pakistan or remain independent.
3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was given charge of integration of the Princely states in the Indian Union.
4. Patel completed the task successfully.
5. He warned the Princely states that if they did not join the Indian Union, the army would have to be sent.
6. By 15th August 1947, all states except three had agreed to join the Indian Union.
7. Those three were Kashmir, Hydera Bad, and Junagadh.
8. The unification of these three states was also completed in the next two years.

Question 32.
A) Based on the information given below, answer the following questions.

Beginning of First World War. July 28,	1914
Russian Revolution	1917
End of First World War	1918
Treaty of Versailles	1919
Formation of League of Nations	1919
Rise of Hitler in Germany	1933
Break out of Second World War	1939
German invasion of USSR	1941
Formation of United Nations Organization	1945
End of Second World War, August	1945

i) With which treaty did the First World War come to an end?
ii) Name the peace organization formed after World War I.
iii) In which year did the World War II break out?
iv) Who became the chancellor of Germany through the Enabling Act?
(OR)
B) Analyze the following graph, and write your observations.

Answer:
A)

• Treaty of Versailles;
• League of Nations;
• 1939;
• Hitler

(OR)
B)

1. This graph tells us about the arms race.
2. It shows the military expenditure by great powers Germany, Austria-Hungary, Britain, Russia, Italy, and France between 1880-1914.
3. In 1880 the military expenditure of the great powers was 132 million pounds.
4. It was 158 million pounds in 1890, 205 million pounds in 1900, and 288 million pounds in 1910.
5. By 1914, this military expenditure had reached a maximum of 397 million pounds.
6. This was due to the outbreak of the First World War in 1914.
7. Germany, Austria – Hungary and Italy were the central powers in this war.
8. Britain, Russia, and France are allied powers.

Question 33.
A) Locate the following in the given outline map of India. 4 M
1) River Godavari
2) Calcutta
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Himachal Pradesh
(OR) .
5) Kanyakumari
6) Andaman and Nicobar islands
7) Vindya mountains
8) Delhi
Answer:
A)
1) River Godavari
2) Calcutta
3) TamAl Nadu
4) Himachal Pradesh
(OR)
5) Kanyakumari
6) Andaman and Nicobar islands
7) Vindhya mountains
8) Delhi

B) Locate the following in the given outline map of World. 4 M
1) U.S.A.
2) Japan
3) Mediterranean sea
4) Egypt
(OR)
5) Pacific Ocean
6) Black Sea
7) London
8) India
Answer:
B)
1) U.S.A.
2) Japan
3) Mediterranean sea
4) Egypt
(OR)
5) Pacific Ocean
6) Black Sea
7) London
8) India