Board Paper of Class 10 2023 Social Science Delhi(Set 1) - Solutions
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Read the following instructions very carefully a and follow them:
(i) This question paper contains 37 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Question paper comprises six Sections -A, B, C, D, E and F.
(iii) Section A - Question no. 1 to 20 are Multiple Choice Questions of 1 mark each.
(iv) Section B - Question no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 40 words.
(v) Section C Question no. 25 to 29 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words.
(vi) Section D - Question no. 30 to 33 are Long Answer Type Questions, carrying 5 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words.
(vii) Section E -Question no. 34 to 36 are Case based/Source based questions with three sub questions and are of 4 marks each.
(viii) Section F -Question no. 37 is map skill based, carrying 5 marks with two parts, - 37(i) from History (2 marks) and 37(ii) from Geography (3 marks).
(ix) There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions have to be attempted.
(x) In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.
- Question 1
Arrange the following in chronological order and choose the correct option :
(I) Napoleonic wars
(II) The Treaty of Vienna
(III) Greek Struggle for Independence
(IV) Slav Nationalism in Ottoman Empire
Options :
(a) III, II, I and IV
(b) I, II, III and IV
(c) IV, III, II and I
(d) IV, II, III and IVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 2
Which one of the following aspects was common among the writings of Kailashbashini Debi, Tarabai Shinde and Pandita Ramabai?
(a) Demanded economic equality for masses.
(b) Highlighted the experiences of women.
(c) Raised awareness about cultural heritage.
(d) Motivated Indians for their national freedom. VIEW SOLUTION
- Question 3
There were three important developments that greatly shrank the pre-modern world. Identify the incorrect one from the following options :
(a) The flow of trade
(b) The flow of labour
(c) The flow of capital
(d) The flow of technologyVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 4
Who among the following improved the steam engine?
(a) James Watt
(b) Thomas Edison
(c) Benjamin Franklin
(d) Alexander FlemingVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 5
Which of the following is an example of the Ferrous Metal?
(a) Copper
(b) Tin
(c) Bauxite
(d) Nickel VIEW SOLUTION
- Question 6
Match the column - 1 with column - 2 and choose the correct option :
Column - 1
(Resources)Column - 2
(Resources)(I) Biological 1. Coal (II) Renewable 2. Wildlife (III) Non-renewable 3. Solar Energy I II III (a) 1 3 2 (b) 3 2 1 (c) 2 3 1 (d) 1 2 3 VIEW SOLUTION
- Question 7
Which of the following is correctly matched?
(a) Alluvial Soil - Consist of sand and silt
(b) Black Soil - Salt content is high
(c) Arid Soil - Diffusion of iron in crystalline
(d) Laterite Soil - Made up of Lava flows VIEW SOLUTION
- Question 8
Which of the following countries has better rank in Human Development Index?
(a) Afghanistan
(b) Myanmar
(c) India
(d) NepalVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 9
Which one of the following sectors contribute highest in the GDP of India?
(a) Primary
(b) Secondary
(c) Tertiary
(d) Quaternary VIEW SOLUTION
- Question 10
Why did the Indian government liberalize trade regulations in 1991?
(a) Government wanted foreign exchange equivalent to Indian Currency.
(b) Government wanted to maintain good relations with Western Countries.
(c) Government wanted Indian producers to complete in the World Market.
(d) Government wanted to provide socio-economic justice to all.VIEW SOLUTION
- Question 11
Read the following statements about Human Development and choose the correct option:
(I) It is the composite Index prepared by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
(II) Parameters to measure it are Longevity, Literacy and Per Capita Income.
(III) Countries are ranked according to Developed and Low Developing countries.
(IV) World Bank also prepares report of Human Development on the basis of Quality of Life.
Options:
(a) I and II
(b) II and III
(c) I and III
(d) II and IVVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 12
Read the following data and answer the question that follow:
Some comparative Data on Haryana,
Kerala and BiharState Infant Mortality Rate
(per thousand person)Literacy Rate % Net Attendance Ratio
(per 100 person)Haryana
Kerala
Bihar30
7
3282
94
6261
83
43How much is the Net Absence Ratio of Haryana? Choose the appropriate option from the following:
(a) 39
(b) 27
(c) 38
(d) 18VIEW SOLUTION
- Question 13
Which one of the following is a developmental goal of the factory workers?
(a) Better wages
(b) Better technology
(c) More hours of work
(d) More labour workVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 14
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
(a) Primary Sector - Flower Cultivator
(b) Secondary Sector - Milk Vendor
(c) Tertiary Sector - Fisherman
(d) Manufacturing Sector - GardenerVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 15
Consider the following statements on Power Sharing and choose the correct option:
(I) Majoritarianism is the real spirit of democracy.
(II) It creates balance and harmony in different groups.
(III) It reduces the possibility of conflict among social groups.
(IV) Power sharing is the essence of democracy.
Options:
(a) I, II and III
(b) II, III and IV
(c) I, III and IV
(d) I, II and IVVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 16
Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A) : Sri Lanka adopted 'Tamil' as the official language of the State.
Reason (R) : The Govt. of Sri Lanka adopted a series of majoritarian measures.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true. VIEW SOLUTION
- Question 17
Match column - A with column - B and choose the correct option :
Column - A
(Subjects)Column - B(List)(I) Banks 1. Concurrent List (II) Agriculture 2. Union List (III) Education 3. State List (IV) Computer 4. Residuary Subjects I II III IV (a) 4 3 1 2 (b) 3 4 1 2 (c) 2 3 1 4 (d) 4 2 1 3 VIEW SOLUTION
- Question 18
Identify the administrative level of Indian Government with the help of the information given in the box and choose the correct option:
1. Power shared between Central to Local Government.
2. The State Governments are required to share some powers and revenue with them.
3. It is called a three tier government.
(a) Dictatorial System
(b) Unitary Federal System
(c) Decentralized System
(d) Imperialistic SystemVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 19
Which one of the following countries has two party system?
(a) China
(b) Russia
(c) America
(d) India VIEW SOLUTION
- Question 20
Which type of government is likely to be more acceptable to the people in the world?
(a) Democratic
(b) Military
(c) Dictatorship
(d) Theocratic VIEW SOLUTION
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