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Term 2 Sample Paper for Class 10 Social Science With Solutions Set G
SECTION – A
1. Explain the reasons for launching Non-Cooperation Movement in 1920.
Answer : A. Amritsar tragedy
B. Khilafat issue
2. Differentiate favourable and unfavourable balance of trade.
Answer : Favourable – value of export exceeds over imports
Unfavourable – value of import exceeds over exports
3. State any two demerits of Multi Party System.
Answer : Corruption, Delay of decision making.
4. Define terms of credit.
Answer : Interest rate, Collateral and documentation, Mode of repayment together comprise terms of credit.
5. Read the data in the table given below and answer the question that follow:
5.1 What change you notice in the production of fertiliser after 1960s.
Answer : After green revolution the production increased rapidly.
5.2 Why do we expand fertiliser Industry in India?
Answer : To meet the growing demand of the agricultural sector and increasing food production.
Section – B
6. Why do we extend formal sector credit in rural area?
Answer : 1. To generate employment
2. To reduce exploitation from money lenders.
3. To eradicate poverty
4. To strengthen rural economy.
7. What were the major decisions taken by Lahore session of the INC in 1929?
Answer : 1. To celebrate Independence day on 26 January 1930
2. Slogan changed from swaraj to poorna swaraj
3. Decided to launch second mass movement (CDM) under the leadership of Gandhiji.
8. We cannot think about modern democracy without political parties. Comment.
Answer : 1.Political parties are the most visible institutions in a democratic system.
2. They help the smooth functioning of democracy by involving in election forming government, working as opposition ,mobilising people etc.
Section – C
9. Do you think Democracy is the best political system available? Comment.
Answer : Democracy is the best system because –
1. It enhances the dignity of the individual
2. Ensures the dignity of the citizen.
3. Provides Individual freedom
4. It allows room to correct its own mistakes.
5. People enjoy political rights.
OR
Explain challenges faced by political parties?
Answer : 1. Dynastic succession
2. No internal democracy
3. No membership register
4. Nepotism and bribary
5. Money power and muscle power
10. Globalisation has become a reality now .Describe the steps taken by the government for globalisation process.
Answer : 1. Adopted liberalisation policy.
2. Privatisation policy implemented in every field
3. Many of the old rules and regulations in connection with export , import have been changed.
4. Adopted new economic policy based on Globalisation
5. Permitted FDI.
6. Became member of WTO.
OR
Assess the positive impact of Globalisation in India.
Answer : 1. Indian economy boosted by integrating other economies of the world.
2. Employment increased in IT sector.
3. Many Indian companies became MNCs
4. Market expanded and consumers have more choices
5. Price of electronic goods decreased.
6. FDI increased.
Section –D
11. Read the given text and answer the following:
Tribal peasants interpreted the message of Mahatma Gandhi and the idea of swaraj in yet another way.For instance, a militant movement spread in Andhra Pradesh under the leadership of Alluri Sitaram Raju. Here , as in other forest region, the colonial government had closed large forest areas, preventing people from entering the forest to graze their cattle, or to collect forest products. This enraged the hill people. Not only were their livelihoods affected but they felt that their traditional rights were being denied. When the government began forcing them to do begar for road building, the hill people revolted under the leadership of Alluri Sitaram Raju. Raju talked about the greatness of Mahatma Gandhi and persuaded people to involve in Non Co-operation Movement. But at the same time he asserted that India could be liberated only by the use of force ,not non-violence. The Gudem rebels attacked police station, attempted to kill British officials and carried on guerrilla warfare for achieving swaraj. Raju was arrested and executed in 1924, and over time became a folk hero.
11. 1 Why did forest people turn against British rule in Gudem hills?
Answer : Tribal people lost their livelihood due to the economic exploitation and forest rules .
11. 2 What was the policy adopted by Alluri Sitaram Raju as part of Freedom struggle.
Answer : Alluri Sitaram Raju had no belief in non- violent movement against Brtish. He wanted to overthrow the British rule by using force.
11.3 Explain the reaction of the tribal communities towards Non-Cooperation Movement.
Answer : Tribal people thought that Non-Cooperation movement would give them land, wages, freedom of work and ending many social issues faced by them.
So they were actively joined with the movement.
12. Read the given text and answer the following questions:
Pipeline transport network is a new arrival on the transportation map of India. In the past, these were used to transport water to cities and industries. Now, these are used for transporting crude oil, petroleum products and natural gas from oil and natural gas fields to refineries, fertiliser factories and big thermal power plants. Solids can also be transported through a pipeline when converted into slurry.The far inland locations of refineries like Barauni, Mathura, Panipat and gas based fertiliser plants could be thought of only because of pipelines. Initial cost of laying pipelines is high but subsequent running costs are minimal. It rules out trans-equipment losses or delays.
12.1 Examine the recent changes of pipeline transportation.
Answer : In the beginning it was used mainly for water supply to urban areas and Industrial centers. Now it is mainly used for the transportation of crude oil Petroleum and natural gas to refineries,fertilizer factories and thermal stations
12.2 Name the industries depended on Pipeline transportation.
Answer : Oil refineries, fertilizer factories, thermal stations, petrochemicals etc.
12.3 Assess the importance of pipeline transportation in our economy.
Answer : Pipeline transport supports many industries by supplying raw materials Continuously and help to speed up production activities.
It is very safe and running costs are minimal.It rules out trans-shipment losses.
Section – E
13. 13.1 On the given outline map of India , identify the place marked as A with the help of following information and write its correct name on the line marked near it.
(A) The place where Gandhiji organised salt march as part of Civil Disobedience Movement.
13.2 On the same given map of India, locate the following:
(I) Digboi oil drilling station
OR
Bhilai Steel Plant
(II) Haldia Seaport
Answer : 13.1 A. Dandi in Gujarat
13. 2. (I) Assam
OR
Chatisgarh
(II) West Bengal
