TS 10th Class Social Question Paper March 2025

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TS 10th Class Social Question Paper March 2025

Parts – A and B

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
Section – I (6 × 2 = 12)

Time : 2.30 hrs.
Marks : 60

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

Question 1.
What are the characteristics that a site should have to become a settlement?
Answer:
The characteristics that a site should have to become a settlement are

1. Topography
2. Altitude
3. Water resources
4. Types of soils
5. Security
6. Shelter from natural forces

Question 2.
Why did the Zionist movement emerge?
Answer:
The Zionist movement emerged to

1. Unite Jews spread across the world.
2. Reclaim Palestine as their homeland.
3. Build a separate state for Jews.

Question 3.
Suggest measures to prevent corruption.
Answer:
Suggestions to eradicate spread of corruption:

1. Digital payments should be made mandatory.
2. Accounts must be accountability.
3. All transaction to be made with transparency.
4. Public audit is needed.
5. Punishment to the corrupted.

Question 4.
Create two slogans on the importance of “consuming nutritious diet”.
Answer:
Slogans on the importance of consuming nutritious diet.

1. Stop eating junk food – Start eating healthy food
2. Healthy plate – Healthy state
3. Nutritious bites – Stronger heights.

Question 5.
Observe the given map and answer the questions (a) and (b).

a) What does the map show?
Answer:
The map shows area under Japanese control, Spring 1942.

b) Name the two countries that were out of Japanese control.
Answer:
Australia, New Zealand, China, India, Bhutan, Mangolia, Nepal, USSR, Tibet.

Question 6.
Observe the given table and answer the questions (a) and (b).

Some Comparative Data of Selected States

State	IMR per 1000 (2016)	Literacy Rate (%) (2011)	Net Attendance Ratio for Secondary Stage (2013-14)
Haryana	33	77	61
Himachal Pradesh	25	84	67
Bihar	38	64	43

a) Which state IMR is the lowest?
Answer:
Himachal Pradesh.

b) Why is literacy rate more in Himachal Pradesh?
Answer:

1. Allocation of more funds to education by the government.
2. Less gender discrimination.
3. High priority to education by parents and government.
4. Schooling has become a social norm.

Section – II (6 × 4 = 24 M)

Question 7.
What were the consequences of partition of India?
Answer:
Consequences of partition of India.

1. Painful and unimaginable situation.
2. Due to insecurity people left their homes and crossed the newly drawn borders.
3. People felt anger and hatred against each other.
4. People were displaced.
5. Hindus and Muslims killed, looted and burnt each other.
6. People became refugees, lived in relief camps and travelled on trains to find shelters.

Question 8.
What is meant by population change ? What are the factors affecting population change?
Answer:
Population change : Change in the number of population of a country or territory during a specific period.

Factors affecting population change
• Births
• Deaths
• Migrations

Question 9.
Prepare a pamphlet on the importance of ‘Casting the vote’ to make aware of the people.
Answer:

Vote for Better Future

People with crossing 18 years of age will have right to vote in India. However, that also makes it optional. It has been a tendency among voters, especially in the urban areas, to treat the voting day as a day of rest.

Voting is the agent of change. The people of India can change the governments, if they think that the ruling government is not performing its duties satisfactorily. Every vote is an important one in the process of elections. If someone does not cast his or her vote, ultimately they suffer for the next five years if the candidates is not proper. At the end, it is only the voter who has to suffer through poor governance.

Voting offers every citizen a medium of expression. In a country as vast and diverse as ours, different regions have different concerns and priorities. Voting is as much a responsibility as it is a right. Finally, voting is an honor conferred on the citizens. By exercising their right to vote, citizens demonstrate their respect for the history of the country.

For the past several years, India has been struggling with rampant corruption, unsure economy, and unclear foreign policy. Election after election has seen ineffective governments come to power that have done more harm than good. It is our duty as responsible citizens of India to make useful decisions. Moreover, with reforms like Right to Reject gaining wider support, it wouldn’t be long before the system of elections is improved. Good government will come from good votes.

Number of copies : 5000

Published by:
Vivekananda Youth Society
Jammikunta

Question 10.
Locate the following on the given outline map of the world :
a) Poland
b) Vietnam
c) Jordan
d) New York
Answer:

Question 11.
Read the given paragraph and interpret:

Developed countries want developing countries to cut down on burning coal and other activities that add greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. Developing countries argue that developed countries developed precisely by burning fossil fuels when they were developing.

Answer:

1. Global warming has become a big challenge before the human race all over the world.
2. An international effort is being done to form an agreement whereby all countries try to reduce their emission of greenhouse gases.
3. But this has not been achieved so far.
4. Broadly, the disagreements are between the developed and developing countries.
5. Developing countries say that their economic development will be seriously damaged if they don’t bum fossil fuels.
6. Argument of developing countries is justified. Developed countries developed using the same fossil fuels and now they are saying morals to the developing countries.
7. Before this, developed countries should do their fair share of work to help, find the alternatives that can help the developing countries to progress.
8. All the countries must work together to face this global challenge.

Question 12.
Observe the given table and analyse.
Total Cropped Area – in Million hectares

Region	1955-56	2006-07	Growth %
Andhra Region	4.2	5.3	20
Telangana Region	4.8	5	5

Answer:
The above table explained the total cropped area in Telangana Region and Andhra Region in the years of 1955-56 and 2.006-07 and its growth also.

In 1955-56 in Andhra Region only the crops are grown in 4.2 million hectares only. But in Telangana Region 4.8 million hectares area used.

In 2006-07 in Andhra Region the total cropped area increases from 4.2 millions to 5.3 millions. But in Telangana just 0.2 millions hectares only brought under cultivation. But in Andhra Region 1.1 million hectares land brought under cultivation.

The reasons for low, cropped area in Telangana are :

1. Changing weather conditions creating a situation of severe drought,
2. Lack of ground water irrigation sources,
3. Digging borewells for water and failures,
4. Extreme indebtedness,
5. Insufficient public investment for agrarian development and inadequate access to institutional credit apart frequent droughts and floods.

Section – III (4 × 6 = 24 M)

Question 13.
Explain the impact of Globalisation on India.
Answer:
Impact of Globalisation on India:

1. Advantage to consumers, particularly the well off sections in the urban areas.
2. Greater choice of products.
3. Availability of quality products.
4. Availability of products at cheaper prices.
5. Higher standards of living.
6. New employment opportunities in industrial and service sectors.
7. Increase of foreign investments by MNCs.
8. Small producers face stiff competition.
9. Small producers close their production units.
10. Small Indian industries become assembling centres of MNCs.
11. Adversely affecting local culture, language and food habits.

Question 14.
State the reasons why land reforms are not implemented in the country even today and give suitable suggestions for proper implementation.
Answer:
Reasons for not implementing land reforms :
a) While Zamindari system was abolished, redistribution of land to the landless did not take place.
b) The rich and powerful in the rural areas continued to control most of the land.
c) Land Ceiling Act is not properly implemented.
d) Lack of political will.
e) Lobbying by landlords.

Suggestions :
a) Land reforms should be implemented whole heartedly.
b) Land Ceiling Act should be strictly implemented.
c) Land should belong to the actual tiller.
d) Proper maintenance of land records and digitizing the same.
e) Strengthening the revenue administration.
f) Simplifying land laws’and procedures.

Question 15.
Locate the following on the given outline map of India :
A) Kanya Kumari
B) Malwa Plateau
C) Lakshadweep Islands
D) Ahmedabad
E) Nainital
F) The river that flow through Orissa

Question 16.
Explain the Assam Movement.
Answer:
Assam movement :
It is the struggle between Assamese and non-Assamese. These non-Assamese were none other than the people of Bangladesh. The youth of Assam formed All Assam Students Union (AASU) and was in the forefront of agitation. It led a number of strikes, agitations and marches to remove the so called outsiders. The problem of outsiders is not a cultural one but of economic issue. Every country or state wants to protect their cultural roots. The Assamese were most of them, Hindus and the outsiders were Muslims. The local people were afraid of their cultural roots.

Now they affect the trade and so the livelihoods of the locals, had been in trouble. It is not only the problem of Assam, it happens at many states. Outsiders dominate a few areas of business and so the locals lose opportunities. In Assam the locals were not given priority or preference in em-ployment. This was the demand of the Assamese. Gradually these demands led to communal polarisation as most of the outsiders are from Bangladesh Muslims. The movement between the Assamese and outsider
Muslim led to form an idea of anti Indian stand.

Central Government took initiation and went on for talks for three years. An agreement was signed by the central government and the students union. In the next elections Assam Gana Parishad (an offshoot of AASU) came to power. In conclusion, the formation of Bangladesh erstwhile Pakistan was taken place on the basis of religion. One’s religion can be given respect by all but it led to many disturbances.

The Muslims, the outsiders of Assam occupied most of the areas of trade and business and there was distress and disappointment among the Assamese. The outsiders would have settled in Bangladesh only. They wanted their country to be separated and still they are coming to India illegally. Recently both the Prime Ministers of India and Bangladesh sat together and solved a few problems. If any problem arises, they should sit together and problems can be solved.

Question 17.
Read the given paragraph and interpret.

Thousands of trees and animals and acres of fertile fields and people who had been dis-placed to build these dams were completely ignored. They had no place to go and had been evicted with paltry or no compensation. For most people, this was a small price for the huge benefits that the large dams brought to the people of the country.

Answer:
Interpretation Summary :
The paragraph criticizes how the negative impacts on nature and marginalized communities were ignored or minimized in the name of national development. It reflects the conflict between progress and social justice and environmental protection.

Question 18.
Observe the given table and analyse :
Distribution of Workers in India, 2017-2018 (%)

Sector	Place of Residence		Sex		All workers
	Rural	Urban	Male	Female
Agriculture Sector	59.8	6.6	40.7	57.2	44.6
Industry Sector	20.4	34.3	26.4	17.7	24.4
Services Sector	19.8	59.1	32.8	25.2	31.0

Answer:

1. The above table explains about distribution of workers in India in 2017-18 in different sectors.
2. Most of the rural workers are employed in agriculture.
3. Most of the urban workers are employed in service sector.
4. Most of the agricultural labourers are women.
5. Female workers are very less in industrial sector.
6. Agriculture sector offers the largest employment on the whole.
7. Industrial sector offers the least employment.

Due to the above table we should understand employment opportunities in the secondary and service sectors are gradually increasing.

Part – B

Time: 30 Minutes
Marks: 20

Instructions :
i) All questions are to be answered.
ii) Each question carries 1 mark.
iii) Answers are to be written in the question paper only.
iv) Marks will not be given to corrected or erased answers.
v) Write the CAPITAL LETTERS (A, B, C, D) of the correct answer in the brackets provided against each question.

Question 1.
The Pir Panjal range is the part of _______ . (  )
A) Himadri
B) Himachal
C) Shiwaliks
D) Aravallis
Answer:
B) Himachal

Question 2.
The criterion that is preferred to measure development of a country is _______ . (  )
A) Only Infant Mortality Rate
B) Only Literacy Rate
C) Human Development Index
D) Net Attendance Ratio
Answer:
C) Human Development Index

Question 3.
The planned economic policies adopted by the USSR in 1928 were _______. (  )
A) Industrialisation and collectivisation of agriculture.
B) Fighting against USA and unifying diverse ethnic groups.
C) Empowerment of women and free medical aid.
D) Employment Guarantee and Environmental Protection.
Answer:
A) Industrialisation and collectivisation of agriculture.

Question 4.
Identify the false statement related to different sectors of Indian economy. (  )
A) The share of employment in agricultural sector is decreasing.
B) All service sector activities are growing equally well.
C) The share of employment in industrial sector is increasing.
D) Mostly, agricultural activities are confined to rural areas.
Answer:
B) All service sector activities are growing equally well.

Question 5.
This is not correct regarding Pan-Africanism : (  )
A) To promote unity between African people.
B) This unity would only help to fight colonialism and racial discrimination.
C) It was based on the principles of equality and social justice.
D) Kwame Nkrumah played an active role in promoting Pan-Africariism.
Answer:
B) This unity would only help to fight colonialism and racial discrimination.

Question 6.
Failure of appointment of an Indian as the Defence Member of the Executive Council led to the (  )
A) success of Cripps Mission
B) failure of Cripps Mission
C) failure of Non-Cooperation Movement
D) success of Civil Disobedience Movement
Answer:
B) failure of Cripps Mission

Question 7.
This absorbs and loses heat slowly (  )
A) Ocean
B) Mountain
C) Hill
D) Plateau
Answer:
A) Ocean

Question 8.
The basis to specify the basic character of the Indian Constitution is (  )
A) Fundamental Rights
B) Parliamentary form of Government
C) Fundamental Duties
D) Objective Resolution.
Answer:
D) Objective Resolution.

Question 9.
River Betwa is a tributary of the river (  )
A) Indus
B) Brahmaputra
C) Tapati
D) Ganga
Answer:
D) Ganga

Question 10.
In the polling booth, the list of voters will be with (  )
A) The Chief Election Commissioner of India
B) Polling Officer
C) Returning Officer
D) Assistant Returning Officer
Answer:
B) Polling Officer

Question 11.
This indicates the discrimination (  )
A) Population growth
B) Sex ratio
C) Fertility rate
D) Census
Answer:
B) Sex ratio

Question 12.
The country that was partitioned on the basis of the religion is (  )
A) India
B) China
C) Nigeria
D) USSR
Answer:
A) India

Question 13.
Related to Indian settlements, Hamlets are (  )
A) A group of houses within the revenue village.
B) A village with defined borders.
C) A town with defined borders.
D) Cities having more than 10 million people.
Answer:
A) A group of houses within the revenue village.

Question 14.
The Non-Aligned Movement member countries are (  )
1) India
2) Egypt
3) Yugoslavia
4) Germany
A) Only (1) and (2)
B) Only (2) and (3)
C) Only (3) and (4)
D) (1), (2) and (3)
Answer:
D) (1), (2) and (3)

Question 15.
A major role in the globalisation process is played by (  )
A) Corporate Companies
B) Self Help Groups
C) National Companies
D) Multinational Companies
Answer:
D) Multinational Companies

Question 16.
The success of anti-arrack movement, Aadavallu Ekamaite is because of (  )
A) Literacy
B) Equality
C) Liberty
D) Justice
Answer:
A) Literacy

Question 17.
The decline in the level of per capita availability of food grains affects the (  )
A) Food Production
B) Food Security
C) State’s Security
D) Nation’s Security
Answer:
B) Food Security

Question 18.
The issues regarding water, funds and employment led to the creation of (  )
A) Gujarat
B) Assam
C) Telangana
D) Jharkhand
Answer:
C) Telangana

Question 19.
The present President of United States of America is (  )
A) JoeBiden
B) RishiSunak
C) Donald Trump
D) Vladimir Putin
Answer:
C) Donald Trump

Question 20.
Recently, there was a war between (  )
A) West European countries
B) Latin American Countries
C) North American Countries
D) Middle East Countries
Answer:
D) Middle East Countries