Kerala Syllabus Class 10 Social Science Model Question Paper Set 2

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Social Science Class 10 Kerala Syllabus Model Question Paper Set 2

Time: 2½ Hours
Total Score: 80
Cool-off Time:15 Minutes

Instructions:

1. The first fifteen minutes is cool off time.
2. Read the questions and instructions carefully and write the answers.
3. Answer the questions considering score and time.
4. Attempt any one question from each section having choice.
5. For answering the map question use the outline map of the world provided.

I. Answer the questions from 1 to 8. Each carries 1 score. (8 × 1 = 8)

Question 1.
Who developed PQLI?
a) Amartya Sen
b) Morris David Morris
c) Mahbub ul Haq
d) Gunnar Myrdal
Answer:
b) Morris David Morris

Question 2.
Arrange the given items in chronological order.
i. Internal Emergency
ii. Election Commission was formed
iii. First General Election
iv. The first non-Congress government
a) iii – ii – iv – i
b) ii – iii – iv – i
c) ii – iii – i – iv
d) ii – i – iii – iv
Answer:
c) ii – iii – i – iv

Question 3.
Arrange the table connected with SDG.

Economic goals	Peace,Justice and Strong Institutions (SDG 16)
Environmental goals	Afforadable and Clean Enegy (SDG 7)
Social goals	Life on land (SDG 15)

a) a-ii, b-iii, c-i
b) a-iii, b-i, c-ii
c) a-i, b-ii, c-iii
d) a-i, b-iii, c-ii
Answer:
a) a-ii, b-iii, c-i

Question 4.
Which country was not part of the Axis powers?
a) Italy
b) Germany
c) China
d) Japan
Answer:
c) China

Question 5.
Choose the correct answer by reading the given assertion and reason.
Assertion: Gandhiji initiated the Civil Disobedience Movement by making salt on Dandi beach. Reason: The aim was to reduce public participation.
a) Both assertion and reason are correct
b) Assertion is correct, Reason is wrong
c) Assertion is wrong, Reason is correct
d) Both assertion and reason are wrong
Answer:
b) Assertion is correct, Reason is wrong

Question 6.
Match the Following.

Religion and Indian Social System	Description
a. Article 15	i. No discrimination by religion, caste, sex, etc.
b. Kabir Das	ii. Hindu-Muslim harmony.
c. Meera Bai	iii. Women’s freedom of worship

A. a-i, b-ii, c-iii
B. a-ii, b-iii, c-i
C. a-iii, b-i, c-ii
D. a-ii, b-i, c-iii
Answer:
A. a-i, b-ii, c-iii

Question 7.
Identify the examples of Natural resources from the following.
A. Air, Water
B. Electricity, Machines
C. Soil, Sunlight
D. Vehicles, Buildings

a) A and C are correct
b) A and D are correct
c) B and D are correct
d) A and B are correct
Answer:
a) A and C are correct

Question 8.
Match the table connected with Indian Planning.

a. National Planning Committee	1. 1944
b. Bombay Plan	2. 1938
c. NITIAyog	3. 2015

A. a-i, b-iii, c-ii
B. a-ii, b-i, c-iii
C. a-iii, b-i, c-ii
D. a-i, b-ii, c-iii
Answer:
B. a-ii, b-i, c-iii

II. Answer the questions from 9 to 15 in two or more sentences. Each carries 2 score. (7 × 2 = 14)

Question 9.
A. State any three points of commonsense knowledge approach.
Answer:

1. Limited to personal views and experiences.
2. Often provides only a superficial explanation based on stereotypes.
3. Social realities and problems are not approached through critical thinking.

OR
B. Explain the role of Family in developing public opinion.
Answer:
Family: A child’s socialisation process starts from the family and the traditional beliefs and perceptions of the family, influences opinion formation. The child is a participant or a witness in the discussion held in the family in which politics, beliefs, religion, literature, etc. are all topics. In this way, the family has the first place in the formation of the child’s opinion on various issues.

Question 10.
A. Why did Gandhi participate in the Khilafat Movement?
Answer:
Gandhiji recognised the importance of extending the movement to rural areas as well. He also understood that Hindu-Muslim unity was essential for national solidarity. To achieve this, he took up the Khilafat issue.

OR
B. Explain the major educational achievements of Kerala after independence.
Answer:
Kerala made remarkable progress in education after independence. Land reforms made agricultural land accessible to farmers, which strengthened the education sector. The Kerala Education Act of 1958 helped make primary education free and universal. Through popular literacy campaigns, Kerala became India’s first fully literate state on April 18, 1991. Later, with the Kerala Panchayati Raj Act of 1994, local self¬government institutions gained powers in education, leading to many educational projects with public participation.

Question 11.
What is privatization and disinvestment? Name the four main types of disinvestments.
Answer:
Privatization is the process of reducing the role of the public sector and giving more opportunities to the private sector. Disinvestment is the sale of the government’s investment in public sector enterprises to the private sector. The four main types of disinvestments are: Wholesale (entire sale), Share sale (partial sale of shares), Capital sale (selling government capital in non-essential sectors), and Strategic sale (selling shares to a selected partner).

Question 12.
Explain Soil Piping or Tunnel Erosion.
Answer:
A phenomenon recently observed in hilly areas with laterite is soil piping. In regions where clayey soil is found beneath a laterite cap, water movement can wash away clay that has comparatively less cohesion. This removal of sub-surface soil by water creates underground channels or pipes, and the process is called soil piping. During heavy rain, or due to other causes, water seeps through the pores in the laterite cap and removes the clay-silt mixture from the clayey subsoil in a shape resembling a pipe. The main reason for soil piping is the hydraulic removal of soil from weaker subsurface layers. Studies have shown that well-shaped depressions formed recently in the districts of Idukki and Kannur are the result of this phenomenon.

Question 13.
a. What is meant by fossil fuel?
b. List the major fossil fuel?
Answer:
a. Fossil fuels belong to the category of non-renewable resources, but they are very important sources of energy.
Fossil fuels are formed from the fossilized remains of ancient plants and animals.

b. Coal, petroleum

Question 14.
Write the year in which the following initiatives were launched:
a. Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM):
b. Kerala Development and Innovation Strategy Council (K-DISC):
Answer:
a. 2006
b. 2018

Question 15.
Define Nirbhaya Movement. What are the main demands raised by the Nirbhaya Movement?
Answer:
• The Nirbhaya Movement is a mass movement that was formed in Delhi against violence against women.
• The main demands raised by the Nirbhaya Movement were to take, strong legal action against sexual violence against women, speed up the legal process in such cases, and ensure exemplary punishment.

III. Answer the questions from 16 to 23 in three or more sentences. Each carries 3 score. (8 × 3 = 24)

Question 16.
Complete the Table.

1. Prominent leader of Chipko Movement	_____ (A) _____
2. Prominent leader of Narmada Bachao Andolan	_____(B) _____
3. Year of Bio diversity Act	_____(C)_____

Answer:

1. Prominent leader of Chipko Movement	A. Sunderlal Bahuguna
2. Prominent leader of Narmada Bachao Andolan	B. Medha Patkar
3. Year of Bio diversity Act	C. 2002

Question 17.
A. How imperialism has transformed the economic policies of European countries.
OR
Answer:
A. Imperialism changed the economic policies of European countries in many ways.
When European countries took control of colonies, they used the colonies to get raw materials like cotton, gold, and spices. They also used the colonies as markets to sell their goods. Because of this, European countries focused on:

1. Taking resources from colonies
2. Building factories in Europe using those resources
3. Selling finished goods back to the colonies

This helped Europe become richer, but the colonies became poorer. So, imperialism made European economic policies mainly about profit from colonies.

OR
B. Define Public opinion and explain the role of the given agencies in shaping public opinion.
a. Social Institutions and Organisations
b. Opinion Poll
Answer:
Public opinion is the general opinion of the people about the issues affecting them. It can be the position or opinion generally held by a section of society on a particular issue.

• Social Institutions and Organisations: Various social institutions and organisations working in society play a crucial role in shaping public opinion. Religious institutions, caste-religious organisations, student movements, youth movements, women’s equality movements, trade unions, human rights movements, merchant associations, environmental organisation etc. play their own role in shaping public opinion.

• Opinion polls: Opinion polls are a very effective way to gather information about public attitudes and opinions on various social, cultural, political and economic issues. A sample of population is approached for their views regarding specific issues. By using the information public opinion can be formed. There are various professional agencies working to conduct opinion polls.

Question 18.
Write the problems created by partition.
Answer:

1. Hundreds of thousands of refugees flowed from India to Pakistan and from Pakistan to India.
2. Widespread violence took place, and tens of thousands were killed.
3. Communal riots broke out in places like Kolkata, Delhi, and Lahore.
4. Many women were dishonoured.

Question 19.
Explain the Exogenic Movements and their driving forces.
Answer:
The Exogenic forces are responsible for various processes that operate on the surface of the Earth, such as weathering, erosion, transportation, deposition, and mass wasting. These processes are collectively known as exogenic movements.

Driving Forces:

1. Weathering: Gravitational force, temperature changes, molecular stresses, bio- chemical actions
2. Erosion, Transportation, Deposition: The kinetic energy of running water, glaciers, wind and waves and the action of groundwater.
3. Mass Wasting: Gravitational Force .

Question 20.
Why is credit important for entrepreneurs?
Answer:
Entrepreneurs need money to start new ventures, to expand existing ventures and to enable firms to adopt new technologies. A large percentage of this comes from banks and non-banking financial institutions. Credit can be considered as the main source for the financing of development activities. Sources of credit in India can be classified into formal and informal sources of credit. Formal sources of credit are the organised, institutionalized and regulated systems. Informal sources of credit are the unorganised and non-institutionalised systems. The mutual coexistence and operational success of both are necessary for the growth of the economy.

Question 21.
Identify A, B and C

Answer:
A. community resources
B. National Resources
C. International Resources

Question 22.
Explain geothermal energy and its importance as an alternative energy source.
Answer:

1. Geothermal energy is produced from the heat inside the Earth.
2. When magma erupts from the Earth’s interior, the released heat is stored and converted into electricity.
3. Thermal energy can also be generated from hot water and steam that come out through geysers.
4. It is a clean, renewable, and reliable source of energy, making it an important alternative to fossil fuels.

Question 23.
In what ways does consumer education lead to consumer empowerment?
Answer:

1. Helps to consume sensibly as per the wants.
2. Helps to acquire information regarding products and services
3. Enables the consumer to make the right choices
4. Makes the consumer aware of his/her rights
5. Makes them capable of intervening in consumer disputes

III. Answer the questions from 24 to 29 in three or more sentences. Each carries 4 score. (6 × 4 = 24)

Question 24.
A. Complete the table by writing the objectives of economic planning.

An increase in production
Use of new technologies and ideas, and modernizing social perspectives
Minimize foreign dependence on economic activity.
Ensuring equality by providing basic needs to all and enabling fair distribution of wealth.
Answer:
A. Growth
B. Modernization
C. Self-reliance
D. Equity

Or
B. Define KaWaCHam, and how does it help in disaster management in Kerala?
Answer:
It is a disaster warning system implemented in the state of Kerala, ensuring the use of modem technologies in disaster mitigation activities. All disaster-prone areas of Kerala are covered under this integrated warning system. Kerala is the first state in the country to implement a disaster warning system of this kind. The project aims to monitor the possibility of disasters in all areas. If any disaster is detected, the public is alerted through location-based SMS, social media updates, and by activating siren-strobe light units. Necessary precautionary measures are then taken at different levels.

Question 25.
A. Why did Indians boycott the Simon Commission?
Answer:
The British government appointed a commission, led by Sir John Simon, to recommend constitutional reforms for India. All seven members of the commission were British. For this reason, the Congress and some other political parties decided to boycott the Simon Commission. The entire country observed a hartal on the day the commission arrived in India (February 3, 1928). Streets across India resounded with the slogan “Simon Go Back.” During the protests, Lala Lajpat Rai was severely injured in a lathi charge in Lahore and later succumbed to his injuries.

OR
B. Tensions in Centre-State relations are another major challenge facing Indian democracy. Elucidate the statement.
Answer:
Tensions in Centre-State relations are another major challenge facing Indian democracy. Although the Constitution has divided powers between the Centre and the States, more power is vested in the Centre. It has also ensured vantage of the Central Government in some matters. On the other hand, the Constitution also gives the States the right to freely exercise the powers given to them. However, often the successive Central Governments directly and through Governors interfere in this right of the States. We can also see politics interfering in the centrally-funded schemes and distribution of resources. Such moves are the main cause for worsening the Centre-State relations. The Judiciary has the authority to resolve legal dispute between the Centre and the States.

Question 26.
A. Write the major education commission in independent India with its area of focus.
Answer:

Education Commission/Education Policy	Year	Area of Focus
Dr. Radhakrishnan Commission	1948	University Education
Dr. Lakshmanaswami Mudaliar Commission	1952	Secondary Education
Dr. D. S. Kothari Commission	1964	National Pattern of Education
National Education Policy	1986	Primary Education, Vocational Education
National Education Policy	2020	Education from Pre-Primary to Higher Secondary, Higher Education

OR
B. Describe the major achievements of Kerala in the fields of health, education, and social development that helped it reach global standards in human development.
Answer:
Kerala has developed a public healthcare system comparable to that of developed countries, providing quality healthcare at low cost. The state achieved remarkable progress with a low infant and maternal mortality rate, high life expectancy, and a rapidly declining population growth rate. In education, Kerala ensured universal education and high literacy through efforts like the Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority (KSLMA). Kerala also became a model in poverty alleviation through the Universal Public Distribution System (1965) and made great strides in women’s empowerment through Kudumbashree and local governance through decentralised planning. By focusing on democratic values and social justice in its health, education, and agricultural sectors, Kerala has overcome challenges and reached global standards in the Human Development Index, despite having a low per capita income.

Question 27.
Identify the given geoinformation and mark them on the outline map of the world provided.
A. The largest hot desert in the Southern Hemisphere
B. The temperate grasslands of Africa.
C. The temperate grasslands of Asia.
D. The hot desert located in South America
Answer:
A. Australian Desert
B. Savanna
C. Steppe
D. Atacama

Question 28.
Arrange the table given below.

A	B
Bhagat Singh	Satara
Suiya Sen	Congress Socialist Party
Jayaprakash Narayan	Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
Nana Patil	Chittagong armoury

Answer:

A	B
Bhagat Sing	Hindustan Socialist Republican Association .
Surya Sen	Chittagong armoury
Jayaprakash Narayan	Congress Socialist Party
NanaPatil	Satara

Question 29.
Explain the Impacts of the Emergency.
Answer:
The national emergency abolished the federal system of the Constitution.
Concentrated power in the union government. r
Froze the fundamental rights.
Abolished the court’s power of judicial review.
Opposition party leaders were imprisoned without trial.
Censorship was imposed on newspapers and news.
Economic restrictions were imposed.

IV. Answer the questions 30 and 31 in detail. Each carries 5 score. (5 × 2 = 10)

Question 30.
A. Describe coal and explain its formation, characteristics, and major uses.
Answer:

1. Coal is generally the rock formations that originate from plant remains and }ias a high carbon content.
2. These are carbon-rich sedimentary deposits found in black or brown colour.
3. Coal is used as a fuel in metallurgy (the process of extracting metals from their ores and refining them for use).
4. It is also used as a chemical raw material in the manufacturing of waxes, ointments, medicines, pesticides, and dyes.
5. Coal is a major source of energy for thermal power generation.

The main uses of coal are:

1. It is an important fuel used in metallurgy to extract and refine metals from their ores.
2. Coal serves as a chemical raw material in producing waxes, ointments, medicines, pesticides, and dyes.
3. It is a major source of energy for thermal power generation, providing electricity for industries and homes.
4. Coal remains one of the most widely used non-renewable energy resources, though its use has environmental impacts.

OR
B. How to face Urulpottal at the time of the disaster and after the disaster?
Answer:
Landfalls, rockfalls, landslides, debris flows, and land subsidence are different types of mass wasting seen in highlands. The sudden movement of rock debris and soil mixed with water down a steep slope under the direct influence of gravity is called a debris flow. The landslide refers to the downward sliding of a portion of a mountain slope under the force of gravity. In the hilly regions of Kerala, intense rainfall often triggers landslides or debris flows, which may occur either separately or in combination. This phenomenon is locally known as ‘UrulpottaT and can often be highly destructive.

The possible factors that can lead to ‘UrulpottaT in an area are the slope of the land, the depth and structure of the soil, land use, and the distribution of streams. Heavy rainfall, cloudbursts, and earthquakes are the main triggering factors for debris flow. In addition to these, unscientific rock quarrying during the monsoon season and the unscientific construction activities can also act as triggering factors. Areas with a slope of more than 22 degrees have a higher possibility of experiencing debris flow/landslide.

Debris flow and landslides are generally common in the Western Ghats and Himalayan mountains. It is estimated that the highlands of Kerala experience widespread major and minor landslides or debris flows, soil piping, and landfalls.

How To Face Urulpottal

At the time of the disaster	After the disaster
Stay calm and do not panic	Allow ambulances and other rescuse vehicles to pass without obstruction
During Urulpottal, if you are inside your house, take shelter under a strong table or cot.	Report immediately to the authorities if you notice any fallen electric lines in Urulpottal affected regions.
If you are outside,move quickly to safer and higher ground, away from slopes and losse soil.	Help people who are injured or trapped and provide first aid if possible.

Question 31.
A. Explain the concept of national integration in India and the factors that promote it.
Answer:
1. National integration is the process by which people from different backgrounds, regions, languages, religions, and cultures are respected for their diversity, leading to a unified and harmonious state. It emphasises identity, solidarity, and public participation while respecting diversity. In India, national integration is promoted through:

2. Cultural and Religious Festivals: Celebrating festivals and events together encourages coexistence, tolerance, and a sense of unity among diverse communities.

3. Democratic Participation: Inclusive participation of all groups, including marginalised sections, ensures equal representation in society.

4. Legal Protection and Secularism: Laws protecting religious and linguistic minorities, along with visible secularism, reinforce constitutional values such as equality.

5. Thus, national integration in India unifies society while respecting its cultural, linguistic, and religious diversity, promoting social harmony and equality.

OR
B. Explain the separatist movement.

Answer:
These movements are those that have started with the aim of separating certain regions from India and forming independent states. The separatist movements in the states of Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Mizoram and Nagaland are among these.
a) Khalistan Movement
The Khalistan movement emerged in Punjab with the demand for a separate nation called Khalistan for the Sikh people. This movement was led by an extremist faction of the Sikh community.

They adopted armed means to achieve their goal of a separate nation. The militants made the Golden Temple in Amritsar, a prominent Sikh shrine, their centre. In 1984, the central government suppressed the terrorists who had infiltrated into the Golden Temple through a military operation known as ‘Operation Blue Star’. Following this, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by two of her Sikh bodyguards.

After Indira Gandhi’s assassination, anti-Sikh riots broke out in various parts of the country. Many innocent Sikhs were killed in these riots. The situation changed after Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Sikh leader Harchand Singh Longowal signed the Punjab Accord in 1985. The subsequent effective democratic processes led to the complete eradication of separatism in Punjab and the restoration of peace.

b) SeparatisTmovements in Jammu and Kashmir
• The state of Jammu and Kashmir is a state that was granted special rights under Article 370 of the Constitution.
• The separatist movements in Jammu and Kashmir are working with the aim of either dividing Kashmir from India and making it an independent nation or joining Pakistan.

The armed insurgencies carried out by them have raised a major threat to the security, unity and integrity of the country. The central government has tried to restore peace through peace talks and special economic and development activites. In 2019, the central government revoked the special rights granted to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 and passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act.

According to this, the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir was revoked and it was reorganised into two union territories, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. In 2024 peaceful elections were held for the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and Omar Abdullah, the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference leader formed the government as the Chief Minister.

c) Separatist movements in the North-East Regions

Movement	Leader	Demand	Solution
Mizo National Front (MNF)	Laldenga	A separate nation for the Mizo Tribe	According to the peace accord signed in 1986, it was decided to grant Mizoram full-fledged statehood with special powers
Naga National Council (NNC)	Angami Zapu Phizo	Unification of Naga Territory, atuonomy, conservation of tribal culture.	Signed Naga Peace Accord in 2015