TS 10th Class Social Model Paper Set 8 with Solutions

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TS 10th Class Social Model Paper Set 8 with Solutions

Time: 3 hours
Max Marks: 80

Instructions:

1. Read the questions carefully, understand them and answer.
2. Write the answers for the questions in Part – A in the answer sheet.
3. Attach the Map to Part – A answer sheet.
4. Attach Part – B to Part A answer sheet.
5. Part – A consists of I, II and III Sections.
6. Write the answers clearly duly following the instructions given for each section.

Part – A (Marks 60)
Section – I (6 x 2 = 12 M)

1. Answer all questions.
2. Answer each question in 3-4 sentences.
3. Each question carries 2 marks.

Question 1.
When were the A.P. and Tamil Nadu states created?
Answer:
Potti Sriramulu demanding the formation of a separate Telugu-speaking state died after 58 days of fasting in December 1952. Consequently, the states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu were created.

Question 2.
Each of the social movements has slightly different contexts, they are essentially demanding the rights of the local communities over the environment. What are the movements and why?
Answer:

1. Chipko Movement acted to prevent the cutting down of trees.
2. They wanted to reclaim their right over the forests which were threatened by the contractors.
3. Narmada Bachao Andolan has stood for the rights of the people over land, forests and rivers.
4. The two movements wanted the rights of local communities over the environment which has to be protected.

Question 3.
Why did the British resort to the ‘Divide and Rule Policy’?
Answer:

1. The British were desperate with the Indian people revolting against their rule.
2. They looked for ways to punish Congress and weaken its hold over the people.
3. The British actively raised doubts about the right of the Congress to represent the people of the country.
4. Then they followed ‘Divide and Rule Policy” more vigorously.

Question 4.
What do the people desire other than income?
Answer:
The people desire other than income like equal treatment, freedom, security, friendship and respect from others. ,

Question 5.
Mention any two differences between the Western and Eastern Ghats.
Answer:
Two differences between the Western and Eastern Ghats:
Western Ghats :

1. The Western Ghats lie parallel to the West Coast.
2. The structure of the Western Ghats is continuous with a few passes as the gateways to the coastal plains.

Eastern Ghats:

1. The Eastern Ghats extend from Mahanadi Valley in the North to Nilgiris in the South,
2. Eastern Ghats are not continuous.

Question 6.
Modern farming methods require more inputs which are manufactured industry. Do you agree?
Answer:
Yes, modern farming methods like the use of fertilizers, pesticides, high-yielding variety of seeds, power-driven tube wells of irrigation, latest tools and implements like tractors, harvesters, threshers etc., require more inputs which are manufactured in industry.

Section – II (6 x 3 = 18M)

1. Answer all questions.
2. Answer each question in 5-6 sentences.
3. Each question carries 3 marks.

Question 7.
Based on the experiences of people’s aspirations in Telangana what measures of safeguards would you take to ensure that all sections of people living in the Telangana state feel respected?
Answer:
1. The development plans for other regions were supposed to be drawn up by state government. The Regional Council has to secure all-round development of Telangana. It has to look into all the issues relating to planning and development irrigation and industrial development to all sections of people living in this region.

2. Rich people from the Coastal Andhra and outside the state began investing in a big way in purchasing land in Telangana, especially in and around Hyderabad city.

3. The local people did not benefit much from this development and in fact, the control over their own land had transferred to real estate developers.

4. The artisans faced the problem of decline in demand for their produce and depletion of sources of raw materials like bamboo or wood. Many traditional services felt pressure for declining demand of their services. So, all sections of people living in the region feel respected if they are provided above facilities.

Question 8.
What will be the consequences of Globalisation, if it spreads to all sectors in future?
Answer:
Consequences of Globalisation:

1. Workers and labourers would be replaced by machines.
2. Everything will be computerised.
3. Websites and internet facilities would dominate the world.
4. Foreign trade enhances.
5. Boundaries among countries would be erased.
6. Science and Technology influences the world.

Question 9.
Who formulated Panchsheel’s principles and write about them?
Answer:
India tried to base its foreign policy on the Gandhian principles of peace and non-violence. To emphasise its determination for peace, Jawaharlal Nehru formulated his renowned Panchsheel principles:

1. Respect for each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
2. Non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries.
3. Non-aggression and settlement of disputes with mutual understanding.
4. Endeavour to achieve cooperation and mutual respect in international relationships.
5. Promoting peaceful co-existence.

These were to determine India’s relations with other countries, especially with its neighbours— China, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and subsequently Bangladesh.

Question 10.
What were the implications of 1977 General Elections?
Answer:
The implications of 1977 General elections are as follows:

1. It was a historical election in Indian context.
2. Janata party won elections and formed Government.
3. The Congress was defeated at national level for the first time.
4. Janata party dismissed 9 Congress governments in various states.
5. The disunity, among partners, had a serious effect on the governance,
6. This government fell within three years.

Question 11.
Read the following paragraph and write your comments.
Women’s education has been a powerful force in reducing discrimination against women. There is definitive evidence that women’s literacy and schooling reduces child mortality and work against the selective neglect of the health of girls.
Answer:
According to the paragraph given education of the women will solve the problem of discrimination. it is very important to educate the girls. Their literacy and schooling should be increased so as to bring social change with regard to discrimination against women.’

My comments on this paragraph are that the village people are mostly illiterates and they don’t want to send their daughters to schools and colleges for education. In this decade, we observe that many of the parents in villages changed their notions and started sending them even to cities and towns and encouraging in getting higher education. They are getting good jobs and discharging their duties well. If a mother is educated, she may not neglect her female baby. An educated mother can take care of both male and female children in a better way. If everyone understands this spirit in a right way it will be helpful to the society.

Question 12.
Why was I.P.C.C formed? Explain its efforts.
Answer:
An international effort to form an agreement whereby all countries try to reduce their emission of greenhouse gases has so far not been achieved. An international organization called Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (I.P.C.C) was formed to address this issue. It has held many conferences to reduce A.G.W. and try to slow down the process of climate change.

None of these have been successful. The latest attempt was made at the I.P.C.C conference in Paris in 2015. This summit came to an agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. On this agreement total 195 countries signed.

Section-III (6 x 5 = 30 M)

1. Answer all questions
2. There is an internal choice for each question.
3. Answer each question in 8-10 sentences.
4. Each question carries 5 marks.

Question 13.
Analyse how the Public Distribution System provides access to food to the poor.
(OR)
“In the context of social movements, democracy has been demeaned”. Express your opinion on this statement.
Answer:
It is a joint responsibility of central government, state government and union territory administration to ensure the smooth functioning of the PDS. While the responsibility of the central government is to produce, store and transport it from purchase points to central godowns, the responsibility of state government and union territory administrations is to lift these commodities from the central godowns and distribute them to consumers through the network of fair price shops. FCI procures and distributes food grains, to provide subsidized food to the poor to mitigate regional inequalities through moving the surplus food to deficit areas and to stabilize agricultural prices.

The universal coverage of PDS was replaced by Targeted Real Public Distribution System in 1997 in order to achieve the objective of food security through sale of foodgrains to APL householders at economic cost and confirming the food subsidy bill towards the identified BPL families whose number crossed 97 million families in 2007.

Access to food through Public Distribution System:

1. National Food Security Act legalizes people’s right to food.
2. It is applicable to 2/3d of the population of India.
3. PDS ensures availability of food grains to the poor at subsidised rates.
4. Antyodaya cardholders are entitled to get 35 kgs of food grains (rice or wheat) per month per family.
5. Every person of low-income families is entitled to 5 kilograms of food grains per month at subsidised rates.
6. 75% of people living in rural areas purchase food grains through PDS.
7. 50% of urban population purchase food grains through PDS.
8. PDS helps in maintaining status of the people.
9. Studies indicate that southern states of India have a good record in PDS.

(OR)

1. In the 20th century, majority of the countries have democratic governments. But in reality, it is sad to notice that these governments are supporting cases of human rights violations.
2. Though they are elected by people, they never took welfare measures of peasants, women and other weaker sections of the society.
3. Some of the governments have resorted to violation of human rights and social justice.

Ex:

1. Saidar Sarovar dam being built on Narmada River will displace thousands of people in the area.
2. Bauxite mining in Visakhapatnam is posing serious threat to tribals of that region.
3. The nuclear power plant at Kudankulam is being strongly opposed by local people.
4. In recent years, the trend of major democratic governments is to develop economically and industrially by neglecting environment and people.

5) Some examples of social movements are:

• Civil Rights Movement in America.
• Human Rights Movement in USSR.
• Greenpeace Movement in Europe
• Meira Paibi Movement in Manipur, India.

Question 14.
Explain the problems faced by the labourers in unorganised sector now – a – days.
(OR)
“For Indians, there is not only economic relation but also spiritual relation with the Ganges”. Comment on it.
Answer:
Problems faced by the labourers in unorganised sector now – a – days:

1. Workers in the unorganised sector are often exploited and not paid a fair wage. They are paid very low wages.
2. There are many labourers who have to work in mines or firework factory to earn their livelihood. These labourers face great risk and no safety is provided at work by the employers.
3. Long working hours and unhygienic working conditions at workplaces are causing great problems to the health of workers.
4. There is no security for employment.
5. Rules and Regulations are not followed or enforced.
6. There is no provision for overtime, paid leaves, holidays, leave due to sickness etc.
7. When there is less work during some seasons, some people may be asked to leave.
8. A lot also depends on the whims of the employer or changes in the market.

(OR)

1. The longest and largest river in India is the Ganges.
2. This is the fusion of the two rivers Alakananda and Bhagirathi.
3. There is an internal relationship to the Indians especially to the Hindus with the river.
4. Hindus treat this river as their sacred river.
5. They believe that if the relics of their ancestors are immersed in this river, they will go heaven.

Question 15.
What were the terms of the ‘Treaty of Versailles’? Explain at what extent it was caused for the outbreak of the Second World War?
(OR)
Compare the national movement in India and Nigeria – can you explain why it was stronger in India?
Answer:
The Treaty of Versailles was an agreement between the victorious countries and Germany signed in 1919 after 1st World War.
Terms of Treaty of Versailles :

• Territorial Arrangements
• Military clauses.
• Economic clauses.

Treaty of Versailles caused for outbreak of the Second World War:

1. The vanquished power Germany was not invited to the conference. Hence they thought that the treaty was imposed heavy penalty on them, they had no respect or responsibility for it.
2. The treaty aimed to weaken Germany in all aspects like-to return its colonies, reduce military, territorial penalties, huge war indemnity.
3. This created a reaction in Germany and wanted to recover the territories, and restore German dominance over Europe.
4. Hitler’s invasion on Poland on Sept. 1st – 1939 gave rise to the cause of the 2nd’ World War.

(OR)
1. Comparison:

India	Nigeria
1) They fought against British government.	1) They fought against British government.
2) In 1905 the British separated Bengal into East, West Bengals.	2) In 1939 the British separated Nigeria into North and South Nigerias.
3) Their weapons were truth and non-violence.	3) They formed militant groups to attack the colonial government.
4) The leader of the movement was Mahatma Gandhi.	4) The leaders were Macaulay and Azikiwe.
5) Britishers used ‘divide and rule’ policy in Bengal (East Bengal and West Bengal) in 1905.	5) Brltishers used the same policy and divided Nigeria as eastern and western Nigeria in 1939.
6) Our leaders started Vandemataram movement.	6) Some intellectuals fought against the divide and rule policy.
7) In 1885 the INC was founded.	7) From 1923 many political parties were founded.
8) Became independent in 1947.	8) Became Independent in 1963.

 

2. Explanation:
1. Compared to National Movement in Nigeria. that in India was stronger.
2) Social refbrmers in India and educated youth brought the changes.
3) The introduction of newspapers and political organisations were started nearly 100 years before Independence.
4) Most. classes of society included in the National Movement, thus it was stronger.
5) Whereas political parties and youth movements were only 30 to 40 years old.
6) Their nationalism plagued by ethnic conflict between the Yoruba and Ighos

Question 16.
Suggest measures for better democracy and ethical governance.
(OR)
Observe the below Bar graph and analyse it.

Answer:
Elections are very important process in the democracy. Survival of democracy is depend on free and fair election manner.

1. Every political party promises to give good governance. Socio-Economical equality and Eradication of poverty. these are all not only promises but also implemented practically.
2. Corruption should be controlled by political parties.
3. Criminal background candidates should not be allowed to contesting election from all political parties.
4. Promote to participation of women in the elections.
5. Every political party leaders and representatives must follow the election code of conduct.

(OR)
This graph is about the amendments made since the Constitution came into force on 26th January 1950 till 2013. The total amendments made were 99. Recently the Supreme Court cancelled the 99th amendment. During 1971-80, and 1981 90, the amendments number is high. Forty-four amendments were made during these two decades. The graph is given decade-wise. Our Constitution makers were aware that laws will have 1.0 be amended from time to time. Thus it laid down the provisions for amending the laws and the articles in the Constitution as well.

Amendment means to bring some change in existing law of constitution. Generally, an amendment is necessary on the basis of public needs. In initial years of our independence, the amendments were only 7. In the next decade, it went up to more than double. The period, 1971- 80 and 1981 – 90 is crucial in Indian Politics. Emergency was declared by Indira Gandhi. Single-party domination was ended and non-Congress governments came into power. In 1984 Indira Gandhi was assassinated. From 1991 onwards again the number decreased.

Question 17.
Urbanisation is creating many challenges at present. What are they? Suggest some remedial measures. (Or) Write the problems of urbanization.
(OR)
Write a letter to your district collector on the problems of environment in your area.
Answer:
Problems or challenges of urbanisation :

1. Expansion of slum areas.
2. Many poverty levels.
3. Unemployment crisis.
4. Traffic problems.
5. Water and energy crisis.
6. Dearth of housing, etc.

Remedial Measures:

1. To provide infrastructure facilities like sewage, transport, water, electricity etc.
2. Provide public facilities.
3. Systematic development of urban centres.
4. Creation of job opportunities.
5. Planned town planning.
6. Control of vehicles etc.

(OR)

Medak,
Dt. 6.7.2015.

From
Bandla Rajarao,
Sujatha Nagar,
Medak,
Medak District.
To
The District Collector,
Medak,
Medak District.

Respected Sir/Madam, ,
I am Bandla Rajarao, resident of Sujatha Nagar area in Medak.
I would like to bring to your kind notice about the problems of environment at Sujatha Nagar in Medak.
Garbage dumps are mostly overflowing and infested by flies, cockroaches, rats etc., which leads to spread of diseases.
The industrial waste materials which are often poisonous and harmful are le into human habitats.
Trees are cut down indiscriminately.
Please take necessary action about the environmental issues.

Thanking you,

Yours sincerely,
Bandla Rajarao.

Question 18.
Locate the following on the outline map of India.
1) River Indus
2) Mumbai
3) Arunachal Pradesh
4) Mount Everest
5) Lakshadweep
(OR)
Locate the following on the map of the World.
(ï) Poland
(ii) USSR
(iii) Vietnam
(iv) Spain
(v) Latin America
Answer:

(Or)

Part – B’ (Marks 20)

Instructions:

1. Answer all questions
2. Choose the correct option from the given four Options and write the letter (A to B or C or D) in CAPITAL LETTER In the brackets.
3. Each question carries 1 mark
4. Write the answers in the question paper itself.
5. Marks are not given to corrected, dismissed or erased answers.

Question 1.
Palani Hills are located in ( )
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Kerala
C) Goa
D) Karnataka
Answer:
A) Tamil Nadu

Question 2.
Physical capital includes ( )
A) tool implements
B) machines
C) tube wells
D) all these
Answer:
D) all these

Question 3.
Andhra region was separated from Madras Presidency in ……………… year.( )
A) 1950
B) 1951
C) 1952
D) 1953
Answer:
D) 1953

Question 4.
Globalisation occurred across the globe ( )
A) Early 19th Century
B) Late 19th Century
C) Late 20th Century
D) Early 20th Century
Answer:
C) Late 20th Century

Question 5.
Talibans, the extreme group, belongs to this country. ( )
A) Chile
B) Ghana
C) Afghanistan
D) Czechoslovakia
Answer:
C) Afghanistan

Question 6.
Indian army sent to maintain peace in Sri Lanka was withdrawn In ( )
A) 1988
B) 1989
C) 1987
D) 1986
Answer:
B) 1989

Question 7.
……………………. Is the movement of people across regions and territories, either internal or international. ( )
A) reservation
B) migration
C) immigration
D) corruption
Answer:
B) migration

Question 8.
The region close to the Equator
A) Tropical region
B) Polar region
C) Temperate region
D) Insolation
Answer:
A) Tropical region

Question 9.
This is not a “coarse” cereal ( )
A) Wheat
B) Ragi
C) Bajra
D) Jowar
Answer:
A) Wheat

Question 10.
The U.S.A. left Vietnam In the year
A) 1974
B) 1975
C) 1970
D) 1977
Answer:
B) 1975

Question 11.
Banks and Life Insurance etc., comes in this …………………… sector. ( )
A) Service sector
B) Industrial
C) Agricultural
D) None of these
Answer:
A) Service sector

Question 12.
On the basis of origin, the drainage system In India divided into categories. ( )
A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five
Answer:
A) two

Question 13.
It was not a part of Triple Alliance ( )
A) Germany
B) Italy
C) Austro-Hungary
D) Japan
Answer:
D) Japan

Question 14.
Nigerian National Democratic Party was founded by ( )
A) Azikiwe
B) Macaulay
C) Ken Saro Wiwa
D) Dutchshell
Answer:
B) Macaulay

Question 15.
When the Election Commission of India came into existence? ( )
A) January 25th,1950
B) January 24th,1950
C) January 25th,1952
D) None of these
Answer:
A) January 25th,1950

Question 16.
Not a feature of the Indian Constitution: ( )
A) Federal form of Government
B) Parliamentary form of Government
C) A written Constitution
D) Dual citizenship
Answer:
D) Dual citizenship

Question 17.
To understand settlement, we need to look at these basic concepts. ( )
A) Site
B) Situation
C) The history of the place
D) All the above
Answer:
D) All the above

Question 18.
To avoid environmental pollution, it is necessary to switch to ………………… . ( )
A) Diesel
B) petrol
C) CNG
D) Both A and B
Answer:
C) CNG

Question 19.
INA was formed with prisoners of war in …………………… . ( )
A) Burma and Malaya
B) Malaya and Simhala
C) Simhala and Burma
D) Suvarnabhoomi
Answer:
A) Burma and Malaya

Question 20.
The method used by the World Bank to classify the countries ( )
A) Human Development
B) Per Capita Income
C) National Income
D) Economic Development
Answer:
B) Per Capita Income