TS 10th Class Social Question Paper March 2024

The strategic use of TS 10th Class Social Model Papers and TS 10th Class Social Question Paper March 2024 can significantly enhance a student’s problem-solving skills.

TS 10th Class Social Question Paper March 2024

Parts – A and B

Time : 3:00 hrs.
Max. Marks : 80

Introduction:

1. Read the question paper carefully, understand and answer. “A
2. Write the answers for the questions in Part – A in the answer sheet.
3. Attach the given maps with answer sheet of Part – A.
4. Attach Part – B to the answer sheet of Part – A.
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
Section – I (6 × 2 = 12 M)

Time : 2.30 hrs.
Marks : 60

Instructions:
i) Answer all questions..
ii) Answer each question in 3 – 4 sentences.
iii) Each question carries 2 marks.

Question 1.
What were the steps taken in Hiware Bazar to conserve the soil and water?
Answer:
a) Digging continuous contour trenches on the hill slopes.
b) Growth of grass.
c) Construction of check dams, percolation tanks and loose boulder structures.
d) Plantation on forest lands and road sides.

Question 2.
What were the reforms introduced by Communist Party of China?
Answer:

1. The Peoples Republic of China was based on the principles of the ‘New Democracy’, an alliance of all social classes opposed to landlordism and imperialism.
2. Critical areas of the economy were put under government control.
3. They carried out large scale and reform measures.
4. They took away the land of landlords and distributed among poor peasants.
5. The new government also managed to enact laws to protect women, their rights and abolition of polygamy.
6. This enabled women to assume new roles and enjoy equal status vis a vis men in various fields.

Question 3.
Prepare two slogans to reduce ‘Global warming’ to create awareness among the people.
Answer:
1) All be nice – Save the ice
2) Global warming – Not charming
3) Protect Mother Earth – It protects all

Question 4.
Write any two suggestions to end ‘Caste discrimination.
Answer:
1) Encourage inter caste marriages
2) Abolition of caste system

Question 5.
Draw the outline map of Telangana and locate Jogulamba Gadwal.
Answer:

Question 6.
Observe the data given in the table and answer the questions a and b.
a) What does the above table show?
b) Why is the male literacy rate more than the female literacy rate?
Literacy rate (in %) Progress in Himachal Pradesh

Gender	Himachal Pradesh		India
	2001	2011	2001	2011
Females	67	76	54	65
Males	85	89	75	82

Answer:
a) Gender discrimination.
b) Lack of security to girls.

Section – II (6 × 4 = 24)

Instructions :
i) Answer all questions.
ii) Answer each question in 5 – 6 sentences.
iii) Each question carries 4 marks.

Question 7.
Name the factors that affect climate and weather. Explain any one of them
a) What does the above table show?
Answer:
The factors that affect climate are called climatic controls. These include.
1) Latitude
2) Land – water relationship
3) Relief
4) Upper air circulation

1) Latitude:
In India the southern part lies in the tropical belt closer to the equator. Therefore this region has higher average temperature than the northern part. This is one reason for the climate of Kanyakumari being entirely different from Bhopal or Delhi. India is situated roughly between 8° and 37° N latitudes and the country is divided into almost two equal parts by the Tropic of Cancer. The part south of the Tropic of Cancer lies in the tropical zone. The part north of the Tropic of Cancer lies in the temperate zone.

2) Land-water relationship:
A large part of southern India, because of its long coast line, comes under the moderating influence of the sea. As such, the difference between the temperature of day and night and that of summer and winter is not much. This is known as equable climate. If we compare similar places on the same latitude and altitude, we can appreciate the effect of the sea.

3) Relief:
Several hill stations of the Himalayan region like Shimla, Gulmarg, Nainital and Darjeeling have a cool climate even during the peak summer months. Similarly Kodaikanal and Udaga- mandalam (Ooty) have cooler climate, compared to places near the coast.

4) Upper atmospheric circulation :
The climate of India is also affected by the movement of upper air currents known as ‘jet streams’. These are fast flowing air currents in a narrow belt in the upper atmosphere, above 12,000 m. The speed varies from about 110 km/h in summer to about 184 km/h in winter. An easterly jet stream develops at about 25°N. A jet stream causes the neighbouring atmosphere to cool. This cooling effect of the easterly jet stream causes rain from clouds already found over this latitude (25°N).

Question 8.
What major steps were taken for social and economic development of India-after independence?
Answer:
Measures or major steps that were taken to bring in socio economic change or social and economic development:

1. The Constituent Assembly had called for social, economic and political justice and equality of status and opportunity as its agenda.
2. For that the Planning Commission was set up within a month. The First Five Year plan fo¬cussed on agriculture.
3. The strategy favoured by Nehru and finally adopted included three components:
   • Landforms,
   • Agricultural cooperatives,
   • Local self-government
4. Three types of land reforms were contemplated : abolition of zamindari system, tenancy reform and land ceilings.
5. Co-operatives were to bring economies of scale and also provide valuable inputs.
6. Local self-government would ensure that the land reforms were carried out and the co-op¬eratives run according to the collective interests of the village.
7. Dams were constructed and were useful to both the agriculture and industrial sectors.
8. The Second Five Year Plan shifted emphasis to industries. As a result, the service sector also would develop.

Question 9.
Prepare a pamphlet on the importance of ‘food security’.
Answer:

Pamphlet

Food Security In India National Food Security Act  2013 legalises the peoples’s right to food. According to this Act White, Pink, Anthyodaya cards are distributed to the needy on identification. Free cooked meal for pregnant women, lactating mothers, children 1-5 in anganwadi is supplied. Many ration shops are not open on proper timings. There will be no display of prices list and stock of commodities. The card holders come to ration shops, and as they are closed, they get back to their home without commodities. They lose their wages for that day also. The shop dealers are diverting the commodities to other shops in the market, Many times it is seen in newspapers and channels but no change Is found with the dealers. Mid day meals in schools is also like that. The minimum quantity of pulses and oil are not used. The watery curries are served. No one cares about it. People should get awareness about this. Many non Government organisations are working for the benefit of society. Government should organize campaign about this. No. of copies 5000 Published by Society of people

Question 10.
Read the given text, understand and interpret it.
Living in or moving into cities and towns is a boon only for a few. Although the level of poverty in urban areas is relatively lower than what is noticed in rural areas. There is a huge gap between the average income of a low income family and a high income family. This gap has also been increasing in cities and towns.
Answer:
In my opinion the level of poverty is low in towns & cities compare with rural areas. But it is not same in all the families. Because cost of living is more in urban area. Even though four members are engage in the work that income is not sufficient to fulfill their basic needs.

The gap between rich & poor is common as well as urban and rural areas. In rural area poor person earn per a day is Rs.300. But in urban area he earns. 600 so he is called as poor because of cost of living. Migrating to cities and towns is suitable to highly educated & skilled person. Self employed persons also benefitted.

Question 11.
Locate the following on the outline map of the India.
1. Konkan coast
2. River Cauvery
3. Standard Meridian of India
4. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer:

Question 12.
Observe the given graph and analyse.
Graph : War related deaths 1500 -1999 CE (Common Era)

Answer:
The last column tells us the proportionate deaths due to wars – the number of war deaths for every thousand people who lived during those centuries. Thus, less than four people out of a thousand died in the 16th century while it rose to more than 44 persons in the 20th century – nearly 4.5% people.

Section – III (4 × 6 = 24 M)

Instructions:
i) Answer any 4 questions.
ii) Answer each question in 8 -10 sentences.
iii) Each question carries 6 marks.

Question 13.
Distinguish between Organised and Unorganised sectors.
Answer:

Organised Sector	Unorganised Sector
1) It has some formal processes and procedures.	1) It has small and scattered units largely outside the control of government.
2) It gives security of employment	2) Rules and regulations are not enforced here.
3) It has fixed number of work hours, overtime will be paid by the employer.	3) Jobs here are low-paid and non-regular.
4) It provides paid leave, payment during holidays, provident fund, medical benefits, etc.	4) There is no provision of overtime, paid leave, holidays leave due to sickness, etc.
5) It also ensures pensions.	5) When there is less work, some people are asked to leave.
6) It has workers of givernment, companies and large establish-ment.	6) A lot also depends on the whims of the employer or changes in the market situation.

Question 14.
Explain the functions of the Election Commission of India.
Answer:
The constitution gives some powers to the Election Commission to conduct elections. The functions are classifed as :
1) Administrative functions,
2) Advisory functions and,
3) Quasi Judicial functions.

Administrative functions:

1. Under this, the Election Commission prepares electoral rolls, revises them in due time, demarcation of constituencies and their territorial limit as per the Delimiation Commission.
2. It announces the schedule of elections, receives nominations, scrutinises, finalises the polling dates, gives recognition to the political parties and allots the symbols to them.
3. It frames and implements the code of conduct to be followed by the parties during elections.
4. It appoints the enquiry officers to observe the electoral malpractices.

Advisory functions : It advises the President and the Governors of the states regarding the disqualification of the representatives to the parliament and the state legislatures.

Quasi Judicial functions:
It solves the disputes between the parties.
All this time, it acts like a Quasi judicial authority.

Question 15.
What are the problems of over population at present? Suggest measures to control overpopulation.
Answer:
1) Scarcity of food : Due to over population, the sufficient food is not available to all. The resources are becoming scarce.

2) Housing: Many people living in a crowded area also results inhabited destruction, reducing the quality of air and other problems.

3) Drinking water crisis: If population increase usage of drinking water increases automatis cally underground water may be depleted. The quality of water also decreased.

4) Unemployment: In our country along with population employment opportunities are not, increased. Staying without any occupation makes people engage in criminal activities such as stealing, robbery etc.

5) Ecological degradation: As more people consume resources they create waste and pollution that can degrade the environment. Which may result in the extinction of our species.

6) Health issues : The closer people become, the easier airborne illnesses are spread. 3 to 4 million people die each year because of contaminated water related diseases.

7) Shortage of resources: Larger population require more food, water and energy. Due to this
increasing, the extract of resources from the environment future generation will suffer due lack of resources.

8) Traffic chaos : An overpopulated area tends to have high vehicular traffic onroads, which in turn can cause traffic congestion.

Suggestions to control over population:

1. Family planning : Delaying the age at marriage and first child birth.
2. Awareness on problems of over population :
   • Educate the people about the causes and consequences of population growth.
   • Explain about the family planning methods.
3. Awareness on the importance of small family:
   • Having more attention from their parents.
   • Greater freedom.
   • Financial costs of maintaining a house are lower etc.

Question 16.
Read the given text, understand and interpret on it.
During the last few decades, tribals and marginal farmers have also been threatened by commercial farming, mining corporations, dam projects, etc. As the large companies find rare resources in remote rural areas, like minerals, rare plants or animals and water, there has been a rapid increase in the ousting of the farming and tribal population from their traditional areas. This resulted in dispersion of the communities into new areas and the destruction of tribal cultures.
Answer:
Yes, this is true. During the last few decades tribal and marginal farmers are also being threatened by commercial farmers, mining corporations and dam-projects. Some examples for these : The Narmada Bachavo Andolan (NBA) movement combines in itself many strands like the movement of indigenous people, movement against neo-liberal policies, struggle of farmers to hold on to their land as attempts are being made to take them over for dams, urbanization, industries, mines and forests.

“The anti-arrack movement of Andhra Pradesh and the movement of Manipuri women against special powers of armed forces, which has been misused against people of the North Eastern states, are examples women’s power. To protect their culture the indigenous people are supposed to do all these.

Question 17.
Locate the following on the outline map of the World.
1) Israel
2) Paris
3) Black sea
4) Cuba
5) The city having International Court of Justice
6) Egypt
Answer:

Question 18.
Observe the given table and analyse.

Total Cropped area-in million hectares				Net irrigated area in lakh hectares
Region	1955-56	2006-07	Growth (%)	Region	1955-56	2006-07	Growth (%)
Andhra	4.2	5.3	20	Andhra	17	23	135
Telangana	4.8	5	5	Telangana	7	19	257

Answer:
The given table is about total cropped area in million hectares and net irrigated area in lakh hectares. It is a comparison of Andhra and Telangana states. In Andhra the Growth in cropped area is 20% whereas in net irrigated area is 135% i.e., more than expected or normal. In Telangana in cropped area it’s 5% growth but irrigated area is 257% which is very high.

Since Independence Telangana water was not properly utilised for Telangana farmers to produce more crops. After a long struggle Telangana is separated and now Mission Kakatiya, Kaleshwarama project, Mid Manair flood canal and so on are in progress. In the next coming ten, fifteen years the irrigation will be improved more. Government should implement all it’s activities mentioned in election manifesto so Telangana will be developed rapidly.

Part – B

Time : 30 Minutes
Marks : 20

Introduction:
1. Answer all questions.
2. Choose the correct option from the given four options and write the letter (A, B, 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.
Glaciers are found in these mountain ranges. (  )
A) Himadri
B) Himachal
C) Shiwaliks
D) Purvanchal
Answer:
A) Himadri

Question 2.
The order of stages in the development of human histories (  )
1. Industrialization
2. Hunting & Gathering
3. Agriculture

A) 1, 2, 3
B) 2, 1, 3
C) 3, 2, 1
D) 2, 3, 1
Answer:
D) 2, 3, 1

Question 3.
The value of final goods is only taken to estimate Gross Domestic Product, because
A) to avoid double counting.
B) to avoid inflation.
C) to avoid taxes.
D) to avoid economic depression.
Answer:
A) to avoid double counting.

Question 4.
Jet streams are (  )
A) Ocean currents
B) Tides
C) Air currents
D) Green House gases.
Answer:
C) Air currents

Question 5.
The Himalayan rivers ______(  )
(i) first flow parallel to the main axis of the mountains.
(ii) have carved out deep ‘V’ shaped valleys.
(iii) are perennial.
(iv) course does not change, absence of meanders.

A) Only (i) and (ii) are correct.
B) Only (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct.
C) Only (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct.
D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct.
Answer:
B) Only (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct.

Question 6.
Aquifers get recharged during ( )
A) Winter
B) Spring
C) Summer
D) Monsoon months
Answer:
D) Monsoon months

Question 7.
A group of houses within the revenue village is known as _______.
A) Revenue village
B) Mega city
C) Hamlet
D) Class 1 city
Answer:
C) Hamlet

Question 8.
Match the following.

A	B
(i) Land	(a) Human efforts
(ii) Labour	(b) Management
(iii) Capital	(c) Natural factor of production
(iv) Entrepreneur	(d) Machines

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

Question 9.
The organisation which works for the liberal economic policies in the international trade is _____ ( )
A) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development..
B) International Monetary Fund.
C) World Trade Organisation.
D) Agriculture Development Bank.
Answer:
C) World Trade Organisation.

Question 10.
Availability of food grains per person per day……. ( )
A) (Availability of food grains for the year x population) : 365.
B) (Availability of food grains for the year v population) / 365.
C) (Availability of food grains for the year – population) / 365.
D) (Availability of food grains for the year ^ population) x 365.
Answer:
B) (Availability of food grains for the year v population) / 365.

Question 11.
Long term damage to environment is caused when (  )
A) Waste output exceeds the limit of sink function.
B) Soil is conserved.
C) Aquifers get recharged.
D) Waste output does not exceed the limit of sink function.
Answer:
A) Waste output exceeds the limit of sink function.

Question 12.
The following countries were in Triple Entente group. ( )
A) Germany, Austria, Hungary, Italy.
B) France, Russia, Great Britain.
C) USSR, USA, Italy.
D) Russia, Austria, Hungary, Italy.
Answer:
B) France, Russia, Great Britain.

Question 13.
Identify the correct one. ( )
1. Founder of modern China Sun Yat Sen.
2. Founder of Guomindang Mao Zedong.
3. Chinese Communist Party Chiang Kai – Shek.
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Only 1 and 2
D) Only 3
Answer:
A) Only 1

Question 14.
This is not related to the First General Elections. ( )
A) Held in 1952
B) Used symbols.
C) Used separate ballot boxes.
D) Voting age 18 years.
Answer:
D) Voting age 18 years.

Question 15.
This is not the basic principle of our Constitution. ( )
A) Sovereignty
B) Dual citizenship
C) Single citizenship
D) Parliamentary form of Government
Answer:
B) Dual citizenship

Question 16.
The elections conducted for one or more vacancies are termed as ( )
A) Mid-term elections
B) By-elections
C) General elections
D) Mock elections
Answer:
B) By-elections

Question 17.
This was not the main demand of Assam Movement. ( )
A) The local people should be given greater preference in employment.
B) To give more powers to the states.
C) The outsiders should be removed.
D) The resources should be used for the benefit of the locals.
Answer:
B) To give more powers to the states.

Question 18.
Mulki rules is related to ( )
A) Distribution of water.
B) Distribution of funds.
C) Land distribution.
D) Domicile status.
Answer:
D) Domicile status.

Question 19.
At present, number of States and Union Territories in India are _______ ( )
A) 28 states and 8 Union Territories.
B) 28 states and 7 Union Territories.
C) 29 states and 8 Union Territories.
D) 29 states and 7 Union Territories.
Answer:
A) 28 states and 8 Union Territories.

Question 20.
The present Chief Justice of India is _______ ( )
A) D. Y. Chandrachud
B) Rajeev Kumar
C) N. V. Ramana
D) T. N. Seshan
Answer:
A) D. Y. Chandrachud