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Kerala Syllabus Class 10 Social Science Board Model Paper March 2023 English Medium
Time: 2½ Hours
Total Score: 80 Marks
PART – A
Question 1.
The physiographic division known as ‘the store house of minerals’: (1)
(a) Coastal plains
(b) Northern Great plains
(c) Northern mountain region
(d) Penisular plateau
Answer:
(d) Penisular plateau
Question 2.
Which is the last popular struggle organized by Gandhiji in India? (1)
(a) Non-cooperation Movement
(b) Civil Disobedience Movement
(c) Quit India Movement
(d) Khilafat Movement
Answer:
(c) Quit India Movement
Question 3.
Which among the following activities reflect civic consciousness? (1)
(a) Environmental pollution
(b) Conservation of nature
(c) Corruption
(d) Disobeying the traffic rules
Answer:
(b) Conservation of nature
Question 4.
The leading rubber producing state in lndia? (1)
(a) West Bengal
(b) Assam
(b) Tamil Nadu
(d) Kerala
Answer:
(d) Kerala
Question 5.
Which among the following is the tax imposed by local self government? (1)
(a) Proffesional Tax
(b) Land Tax
(c) Stamp duty
(d) Corporate Tax
Answer:
(a) Proffesional Tax
Question 6.
Link column ‘A’ with appropriate items from column ‘B’.
| A | B |
| Visva Bharati university | M.A.Ansari |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | Mahatma Gandhi |
| Kerala Kalamandalam | Rabindranath Tagore |
| Wardha Education plan | Vallathol Narayana Menon |
Answer:
| A | B |
| Visva Bharati university | Rabindranath Tagore |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | M.A.Ansari |
| Kerala Kalamandalam | Vallathol Narayana Menon |
| Wardha Education plan | Mahatma Gandhi |
Question 7.
What are the geographical factors required for rice cultivation? (3)
Answer:
Crop season – Rice is a Kharif crop
Alluvial soil is most suitable for rice cultivation.
Rice requires a temperature above 24° C
Rainfall – More than 150 cm. cultivation is possible in regions with less rainfall if irrigation is possible.
Rice is mostly cultivated in river basins and coastal plains.
Question 8.
Media plays an important role in the formulation of civic consciousness. Substantiate the statement. (3)
Answer:
Media plays an important role in the formulation of civic consciousness. Print and electronic media influences the society tremendously. News and^ information reach the masses through the media. Judicious and objective information lead to the formulation of creative ideas. Media should be independent and impartial. The information from the media should be evaluated critically.
Question 9.
Write a short note on observation, a method of study in sociology. (3)
Answer:
Observation is a method by which whatever is seen, heard and experienced is recorded truthfully. It is more relevant where methods like interview are not practically feasible. Such data collected directly helps in accurate assessment. Two types of observations are i. Participant observation, ii. Non participant observation.
Question 10.
Mention the characteristics of winter season in India. (3)
Answer:
India experiences winter when the sun is in the southern hemisphere. Most places in India experience intense fog and snowfall occurs in the valleys of the Himalayas during this season. During the months of December, January, and February India experiences cold weather.
During the cold weather season days are generally warm and nights are severely cold in North India. Western disturbances is a feature of this period.
Question 11.
What do you mean by Budget? Distinguish between surplus budget and deficit budget. (3)
Answer:
Budget is the financial statement showing the expected income and expenditure of the government during a financial year.
Surplus budget.: – When income is more than expenditure, it is called surplus budget.
Deficit budget: – When expenditure is more than income, it is called deficit budget.
Question 12.
Elucidate the roll of Subhash Chandra Bose in the national movement of India. (4)
Answer:
Subhash Chandra Bose expressed his difference of opinion on Gandhian ideas of struggle. Quitting the Congress, he formed a political party called Forward Block. -He took the charge of the Indian National Army (INA) formed by Rash Bihari Bose to attain freedom for India. He formed a provisional government for free India in Singaoore, with the aim of forcing the British to quit India. The Indian National Army had a women wing called the Jhansi Regiment with Captain Lakshmi, a Keralite, in-charge. With the support of the Japanese army the Indian National Army marched to the east west border of India and hoisted Indian flag in Imphal.
Question 13.
Mention the compensations for consumer disputes obtained through consumer courts. (4)
Answer:
- Replacing the product
- Repayment of cash paid or excess amount appropriated
- Monetary compensation for the loss
- Direction to rectify the defects in services.
- Stopping harmful trade practices
- Prohibition of the sale of harmful food items
- Reimbursement of the expenses incurred in lodging the complaint.
Question 14.
Explain the resistance of Keralavarma Pazhassi Raja against the british in Malabar. (4)
Answer:
Keralavarma Pazhassi Raja of Kottayam royal family led the resistance against the British in Malabar. The British promised Pazhassi the right to collect tax from Kottayam region as a reward for helping them in the wars against Mysore. The British refused to keep their promise after the triumph in the battle. Moreover, the British claimed their dominance over Wayanad. Pazhassi Raja organised the people and fought against the British. He unleashed guerilla war against the British with the help of Chempan Pokker, Kaitheri Ambu Nair, Edachena Kunkan Nair and Thalakkal Chandu, the leader of the Kurichias. In the fight against the British he was assulted his life on 30 November 1805.
Question 15.
Mark and label the given geo information in the outline map of India provided. (4)
(A) River Godavari
(B) Malwa Plateau
(C) Eastern Ghats
(D) Kochi Port
Answer:
PART – B
Question 16.
List out any three features of the permanent land revenue settlement (3)
OR
Write a note on the integration of the princely states of India.
Answer:
British Governor General Lord Cornwallis imlemented the permanent land revenue settlement, the tax was collected by zamindars who were considered as the owners of the land he had the jurisdiction to collect tax. In this system, actual farmers became tenants. Farmers were to pay up to 60% of the yield as tax. Tax was to be paid even at the time of poor yield. The tax was to be paid in cash strictly before the cut-off date replacing the traditional system of paying in kind.
OR
After independence the task of the integration was entrusted to Sardar Vallabhbh&i Patel who was the home minister and he appointed V.P.Menon, a Keralite, as Secretary of the Department of States. Patel and V. P. Menon prepared an Instrument of Accession, which stipulated that the princely states had to transfer their control over defence external affairs, and information and communication to the Government of India. Following the diplomacy of the government and popular protests, majority of the princely states signed the Instrument of Accession and joined Indian Union. -But some states such as Hyderabad, Kashmir and Junagarh resented. Finally, they were also integrated into the Indian Union through conciliation talks and military interventions.
Question 17.
What are local winds? Give examples for local winds in India. (3)
OR
Write a note on spring season. (3)
Answer:
Local winds – Local winds are winds whose effects are limited to a relatively smaller area. Formed as a result of the local pressure differences, these winds are weak. Such winds exist in different parts of the world in different names. Local winds in India are Loo, -Mangoshowers, -Kalbaisakhi
OR
Spring season -The Northern Hemisphere generally experiences spring season between 21 March and 21 June. Spring is the season of transition from winter to Summer. During spring the plants sprouts, Mango trees blooms. Jack fruit trees bearing buds.
Question 18.
Mention any three causes that led to the first war of Indian Independence, 1857.
OR
What are the recommendations of the Kothari Commission of 1964?
Answer:
Causes that led to the first war of Indian Independence, 1857: Miseries of farmers. Poverty of the craftsmen. Dissatisfaction of kings. Miseries of the sepoys.
OR
Recommendations of Kothari Commission (1964)
Implement 10 + 2 + 3 pattern of education.
Start Vocational education at secondary level.
Focus on value education.
Question 19.
Compare the obligatory functions and the discretionary functions of state. (4)
OR
Elucidate the importance of the Right to Information Act.
Answer:
Obligatory functions: – Functions that are to be always implemented By the state at any cost are said to be obligatory functions. State cannot abstain from its obligatory functions. The life and property of the people cannot be protected if the obligatory functions are not performed. Protection of boundary, maintain internal peace, Protection of rights, Implementation of justice are the main obligatory functions of the state.
Discretionary functions: – These are functions that are to be implemented as per the economic condition of the state. Implementation of functions like education, health care etc. will provide better living conditions for the people.
OR
We can collect information from any government office about its working. People got this opportunity under the Right to Information Act 2005. The efforts of Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Samghathan of Rajasthan led to the legislation of Right to Information Act. This ensures the right of all citizens of India to receive information. The main objectives of this Act are to prevent corruption, create responsibility and make the functioning of the government transparent. The citizens will get copies of public documents if they apply for them.
Question 20.
What are the major goals of microfinance? (4)
OR
Explain how healthy persons can participate in the progress of a country.
Answer:
Helps in collective development by mobilising money from individuals. Helps to increase the standard of living of the poor. Encourages saving habit. Makes use of the individual potential for group development. Provides loans to members in need. Starts small scale enterprises.
OR
- Production increases with the increase in efficiency and the number of working days.
- Natural resources can be utilized properly.
- Medical expense can be reduced, thereby reducing the government’s expenditure.
- Economic development is possible through increase in production.
Question 21.
Population is an indispensable factor in the formation of a state. Substantiate the statement. (4)
OR
Explain any two categories of Indian civil service
Answer:
Population is an indispensable factor in the formation of a state. For the existence of a state, the people should live unitedly, with mutual understanding, inter dependence and common public interest. There is no state without people. However, the minimum and the maximum number of people for a country are not fixed. Population which is too much or too less is not good for a state. These two aspects will adversely affect the development of a state.
OR
The Indian Civil Service is made up of all the officers of the Central Government and the State Government and various Public Sector Enterprises. The Indian Civil Service is divided into three categories:
- All India Services -Recruits at national level. Appoints in central or state service Eg: Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service
- Central Services -Recruits at national level. Appoints in central government departments only Eg: Indian Foreign Service, Indian Railway Service
- State Services -Recruits at state level. Appoints in state government departments only Eg : Sales tax officer.
Question 22.
Distinguish between aerial remote sensing and satellite remote sensing (4)
Answer the following questions by analsing the given model reference grids.
(i) Identify the cultural features shown in the given grids.
(ii) Locate the settlements and fort using 4-Figure grid reference method.
Answer:
Aerial Remote Sensing:-Aerial remote sensing is a continuous process of taking pictures from the sky with the help of a camera mounted on balloons or aeroplanes. Aerial remote sensing is generally used to gather information about comparatively smaller areas.
The process of collecting information using sensors fixed on artificial satellites is called satellite remote sensing. The artificial satellites are mainly divided into two types. Geostationary satellites -Sun synchronous satellites.
OR
- Cultural factors – fort, well, temple, settlements, grave
- Settlement – 8534 Fort – 8134
Question 23.
What are the main services provided by non banking financial companies?
OR
Explain how birth rate, death rate and migration affect the population of a country.
Answer:
Provide hire purchases.
Provide loan for construction of house. Provide gold loan.
Provide loan based on fixed deposits.
Running chitty. Kerala State Financial Enterprises (KSFE) is the major non-banking financial company operating in Kerala.
OR
Birth rate increases death rate decreases. Population increases – Birth rate decreases death rate increases. Population declines. Birth rate and death rate are equal. No change in population. Migration – Population increases in one region but decreases in another region.
Question 24.
Explain the following related to the apparent movement of the sun.
(i) Utharayanam
(ii) Dakshinayanam
OR
Explain how equatorial low pressure belt and subtropical high pressure belts are formed. Identify the planetary wind that blows between these pressure belts.
Answer:
UtharayanamNorthward apparent movement of the Sun from Tropic of Capricorn to Tropic of Cancer is termed as ‘Utharayanam’. The period is 22 December to June 21. The duration of day in the northern hemisphere gradually increases during this period.
Dakshinayanam: -Southward apparent movement of the Sun from Tropic of Cancer to Tropic of Capricorn is termed as ‘Dkshiayanam’. The period is 21 June to 22 December. The duration of day in the Southern hemisphere gradually increases during this period.
OR
Formation of Equatorial low pressure belt. The area where the sun rays are perpendicular throughout the year. The air expands due to sun’s heat and rises on a massive scale in this area. This is the reason for the low pressure experienced throughout this zone. Formation of Sub tropical high-pressure belt-(30 °N & 30 °S). This pressure belt: is located at 30 ° latitude in both hemispheres. The warm air rising from the equatorial low-pressure belt (0°) gradually cools and drops to 30° latitudes under the influence of the Earth’s rotation.Planetary wind blows between Equatorial low-pressure belt and Sub tropical high-pressure belt is. Trade Winds
Question 25.
Analyse the Russian Revolution on the basis of following hints.
Hints.
♦ February Revolution
♦ October Revolution
OR
Explain the causes and results of the second world war.
Answer:
February Revolution.
Workers’ organizations called “the Soviets” were formed all over Russia to conduct strikes. When the strikes gained massive strength, the emperor was compelled to form a legislative assembly called Duma. Ignoring the protest from Duma, Nicholas II, the then Tsar decided to participate in the First World War. A lot of Russian soldiers were killed in this war.
Food shortage became severe by 1917. Thousands of women marched along the streets of Petrograd on 8 March 1917 clamouring for bread.
The workers organized protest march in Petrograd.
Though the soldiers dashed with the demonstrators in the beginning, later they joined the workers. It was the tragic experience during the First World War that induced them to do so. The workers captured Petrograd and Nicholas II was thrown out of power. A provisional government was formed under Alexander Kerensky, the Menshevik leader. This revolution that took place in March came to be known as the February Revolution.
October Revolution:- A group of soviets did not approve of the provisional government. -Vladimir Lenin, who had been in Switzerland, came to Russia and strongly opposed the provisional government. Lenin argued that the entire power should be transferred to the Soviets if they were to realize the aims of the revolution. The Bolsheviks and the Soviets supported him. -They propagated that only proletarians’ (workers) government could eradicate centuries old economic backwardness and inequality. In October 1917, the Bolsheviks organized an armed Rebellion against the provisional government. Kerensky fled from the country and Russia came under the control of the Bolsheviks. This event, through which the Bolsheviks attained power, is known as the October Revolution (as per Russian Calendar).
OR
Causes
- Versailles Treaty
- Failure of the League of Nations.
- Military alliances
- Policy of Appeasement
- Immediate cause: German attack on Poland, 1st September 1939.
Result
- Over 10 million people died
- Economic system of European countries was destroyed
- European dominance in world diminished
- Freedom movements in Asia and Africa intensified
- America and Soviet Union emerged as global ‘ powers
- In a bid to preserve and maintain world peace, the United Nations Organization (UNO) was formed.