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Kerala Syllabus Class 10 Social Science Board Model Paper March 2024 English Medium

Time: 2½ Hours
Total Score: 80 Marks

PART – A

Question 1.
Identify the largest oil field in India (1)
(A) Digboi
(B) Jharia
(C) Neyveli
(D) Mumbai High
Answer:
(D) Mumbai High

Question 2.
Who was the President of the Lahore session of the Indian National Congress held in 1929? (1)
(A) Subhash Chandra Bose
(B) Mahatma Gandhi
(C) Jawaharlal Nehru
(D) Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
Answer:
(C) Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 3.
Identify the institution constituted at national level to prevent corruption. (1)
(A) Lokayuktha
(B) State Vigilance Commission
(C) Lokpal
(D) State Information Commission
Answer:
(C) Lokpal

Question 4.
The number of people per square kilometer area: (1)
(A) Birthrate
(B) Density of population
(C) Population structure
(D) Sex ratio
Answer:
(B) Density of population

Question 5.
Which among the following is a peculiarity of Winter season in India? (1)
(A) Hot wind called Loo
(B) Kalbaisakhi
(C) Western disturbance
(D) Mangoshower
Answer:
(C) Western disturbance

Question 6.
Elucidate the importance of the study of Sociology (3)
Answer:
The importance of sociology is:

• Helps to formulate the right perspective of society.
• Helps to get an objective knowledge of one’s society and other societies.
• Helps to know the relation between the individual and the social institutions. Studies social problems precisely.
• Helps to find solutions for social problems.
• Benefits social planning and development.

Question 7.
Write any three features of bureaucracy (3)
Answer:

• Hierarchical organisation
• Permanence
• Appointment on the basis of Qualification
• PoliticalNeutrality
• Professionalism

Question 8.
Prepare a short note on Eastern highlands. (3)
Answer:
The region which is at an altitude of 500 to 3000 metres

• It is also known as Purvachal.
• Cherrapunji, the place receiving the highest rainfall in the world is situated here.
• This region is covered by dense tropical rainforests.

Question 9.
Explain the major cropping seasons in India (3)
Answer:
The major cropping seasons of India are three. They are Kharif, Rabi and Zaid.

Cropping seasons	Sowing period	Harvesting period	Major crops
Kharif	June (Onset of monsoon)	Early November (End of monsoon)	Rice, maize, millets, cotton, jute, sugarcane, groundnut
Rabi	November (Beginning of winter)	March (Beginning of summer)	Wheat, tobacco, mustard, pulses
Zaid	March (Beginning of summer)	June (Beginning of monsoon)	Fruits, vegetables

Question 10.
List any three different levels of Human resource Development (3)
Answer:
Three levels ofhuman resource development are:

• Family creates an environment for the development of the potential of individuals.
• Various institutions and agencies provide facilities for education and training.
• The nation provides the necessary facilities for its people to develop their skills.
• Individuals maka efforts to develop their skills.

Question 11.
Explain the circumstances that led to the linguistic re-organisation of States in India. (4)
Answer:
After the integration of the princely states many princely states with people speaking different languages arises.

• So there were demands from different parts of India for the formation of states on the basis of language.
• The Nagpur session of the Indian National Congress resolved to form its state committees on the basis of language.
• After independence, people agitated for the formation of states along linguistic lines.
• Potti Sriramalu, a freedom fighter, started satyagraha for the formation of Andhra Pradesh for Telugu-speaking people.
• After 58 days of fasting, his martyedom
• It intensified the mass agitation.
• Following this, in 1953, the Government of India formed the state of Andhra Pradesh for Telugu speaking people.

Question 12.
Mention the aspects a consumer expects while purchasing products and using services (4)
Answer:

• Quality
• Reliability
• After-sales service
• The correct size and weight
• The fair value
• Decent behaviour of the giver.

Question 13.
Write short notes on: (4)
(i) Champaran Satyagraha
(ii) Kheda Satyagraha
Answer:
Champaran Satyagraha
All three struggles were regional and based on economic issues. In Champaran, Gandhiji resorted
to disobedience of the British rules and Satyagraha and his involvement compelled the authorities to pass laws in favour of the indigo farmers. After his struggle in Champaran, Gandhiji worked for the progress of the Champaran region by establishing primary schools, initiating medical aids and involving in cleaning activities.

Kheda Satyagraha
Due to drought and crop failure, farmers in Kheda were living in utter misery. The rulers decided to collect taxes from these poor villagers. Then Gandhiji started Satyagraha in (1918) and protested against the decision. He advised people not to pay tax. Consequently, the authorities were forced to reduce tax rates. His early struggles based on Satyagraha and Ahimsa made Gandhiji a popular leader.

Question 14.
Arrange the items in column B appropriate to column A. (4)

A	B
Onnekal Kodi Malayalikal	Barrister G.P. Pillai
Nivarthana Prakshobham	Dr. Palpu
Malayali memorial	E.M.S. Nambudiripad
Ezhava Memorial	C. Kesavan

Answer:

A	B
Onnekal Kodi Malayalikal	E.M.S Nambudiripad
Nivarthana Prakshobham	C. Keshavan
Malayali memorial	Barrister G.P. Pillai
Ezhava Memorial	Dr. Palpu

Question 15.
Mark and label the given geo-information in the outline map of India provided. (4)
(A) River Godavari
(B) Western ghats
(C) Chennai port
(D) Kachchh penisula
Answer:
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Part – B

Question 16.
Explain the role of Raja Rammohan Roy in the field of Social reform in India (3)
OR
What were the reasons for the decline of Indian textile Industry during the British rule?
Answer:
Raja Rammohun Roy was the pioneer among the social reformers who strived for the modernisation of Indian society. He opposed the caste system and ‘Sati’, social evils that prevailed in the Indian society and established the Brahma Samaj in Bengal. He propagated the idea of a unified Indian society in the place of a society fragmented over caste lines. This idea prompted patriotism among the people. Thus, the concept of a unified nation became one of the objectives of social reform. To improve the status of women, he advocated for the right of women to own property. Taking a cue from his ideologies, many leaders from various parts of India ventured to reform society

Raja Ram mohan Roy:

• Pioneer among the reformers.
• Opposed social evils, caste system and ‘Sati’
• Established Brahma samaj in Bengal – Propagated the idea of a unified Indian society
• Advocated for the right of women to own property

OR

• Large scale import of machine-made British textiles
• Cheap rate of machine-made British textiles
• The expansion of railway
• Britain increased to export tax for Indian textiles.
• Weavers gave up their work massively due to the exploitation and torture ofthe British officers. So they searched for other jobs.

Question 17.
Mention the characteristic features of Spring season (3)
OR
What are Cyclones? Compare the cyclones of Northern hemisphere and Southern hemisphere.
Answer:
Spring Season

• The season of Transition from winter to summer
• Sprouting, blooming, and bearing are the main peculiarities
• March & April are months in the Northern Hemisphere.

Question 18.
How did the dissatisfaction of kings and sepoys lead to the revolt of 1857? (3)
OR.
Mention the social evils abolished by the British through legislation in India.
Answer:
Dissatisfaction of kings.

• Addition to the Doctrine of Lapse, the princely states were convicted of inefficient rule and were annexed by the British.
• This made the kings to lead the rebellion. Miseries of Sepoys:
• Poor salary
• Abuse by the British officers
• The rumour that the cartridge in newly supplied Enfield rifles were greased with
• The fats of cows and pigs provoked them.
• It wounded the religious sentiments of Hindu and Muslims soldiers

OR

• Prevented marriage of girls below 12 Years of age
• Banned female infanticide
• Abolished Sati and slavery
• Permitted widow remarriage
• Prevented Child marriage and polygamy

Question 19.
Prepare a note on modem trends in banking sector (4)
OR
List out the reasons for an increase in India’s public debt.
Answer:
Modern Trends in the banking sector:
Electronic banking (E-Banking)

• Electronic banking is a method by which all transactions can be carried out through net banking and telebanking.
• Anytime banking, anywhere banking, net banking, mobile phone banking, etc., are part of electronic banking.
• For this, the assistance of the bank employees is not required.
• A Bank account and net banking facility alone are required for this.

Core Banking

• Core banking is a facility that is arranged in such a way that the branches of all banks are brought under a central server
• so that banking services from one bank, to another are made possible.
• As a result, ATMs, debit cards, credit cards, net banking, telebanking mobile banking, etc, have been brought together.
• Naturally, transactions have become simple.

OR
Reasons for increasing public expenditure:

• Increased defence expenditure
• Increase in population
• Social welfare activities
• Developmental activities

Question 20.
What are the factors that formulate Civic-consciousness? (4)
OR
Mention the discretionary functions of the State.
Answer:
The major factors that determine civic consciousness are Family, education, associations, media and the democratic system

Family: The role of the family is crucial in promoting and maintaining responsibility among its members. Inspiration and encouragement from the family will develop civic consciousness.

The family environment should foster the idea that each person is part of the family and the family is part of society.

Education: Education will help to develop value consciousness, tolerance, leadership qualities, scientific temper, etc. Education enables science and technology to be utilised in a useful manner for society. A value-oriented educational approach can foster effcivie consciousness among the people.

Associations: There are several political, social, economic and cultural associations in our society. Several voluntary associations are working in the fields of environmental protection, human rights protection, charity, etc. These associations can create awareness among individuals about the environment and human rights.

Media: Media plays an important role in the formulation of civic consciousness. Society is significantly impacted by print and electronic media, which distribute news and information to the masses.

Democratic system: Democracy is a necessary component of civic consciousness. It is a way of life more than a form of government. All our activities should have a democratic approach. Democracy encourages individuals to think about their fellow humans and work towards safeguarding their freedom, equality, and rights.
OR

• Protection of health
• Provide educational Facilities
• Implement welfare Programmes
• Provide transportation facilities put forward

Discretionary functions are those which have 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.

Question 21.
What is Satellite remote sensing? How are Satellite imageries prepared? (4)
OR
Answer the following questions by analysing the given reference grids.
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(i) Locate the tube well using 6 figure grid reference method
(ii) Identify the feature represented by grid reference 314874.
(iii) Locate the settlements using 4 figure grid reference method
(iv) Identify the feature represented by grid reference 3186
Answer:
The process of gathering information using the sensors installed in artificial satellites is known as satellite remote sensing.

Satellite remote sensing is the process of getting information from artificial satellites that have devices on them.

There are two main types of artificial satellites:
Geostationary satellites and Sun-synchronous satellites.

Geostationary Satellites – These are the satellites that move in equal velocity with the earth’s rotation.

Sun-synchronous satellites – The artificial satellites that pass around the earth along the poles.

Features – * They orbit the earth at an elevation of about 36000 kilometres above the earth. * One-third of the earth comes under its field of view. * As the movement of these satellites corresponds to the speed of rotation of the Earth, they stay constantly above a specific place on the Earth. * This helps in the continuous data collection of an area. * It is used in telecommunication and for weather studies. * India’s INS AT satellites are examples of geostationary satellites.

Features- * The orbit of these satellites is about 900 km in altitude. * The surveillance area is less than that of the geostationary satellites. * The repetitive collection of information about a region at regular intervals is possible. * Used for the collection of data on natural resources, land use, groundwater, etc. * These satellites are mainly used for remote sensing purposes. * Satellites in the IRS and Landsat series are examples of sun-synchronous satellites.

Satellite Imageries – Artificial satellites have sensors that can tell the difference between things
on the ground by their spectral signature and send that information to terrestrial stations in digital form. With computers’ help, this is read and turned into picture forms. These are known as satellite imagery.
OR
i) 328873
ii) Spring
iii) 3286
iv) Grave

Question 22.
What are the methods for overcoming the challenges faced by Civic consciousness? (4)
OR
What are the theories related to the origin of State?
Answer:
The methods to overcome the challenges of civic consciousness are:

• Each one should evaluate his activities critically.
• Should work for one’s interest without going against the public interest.
• Be the change that you expect from others.
• Equal weight should be given to both rights and duties.
• Individuals should act democratically

OR

1. Divine Right Theory	The state is the creation of God. King is the representative of God. King is answerable only to God.
2. Evolutionary Theory	The state was an evolution of the family. It was formed by social evolution.
3. Social Contract Theory	The Origin of the state was in a social contract.
4. Force Theory	Authority of a group. The state came into existence as a result of the establishment of power by the Strong over the weak.

Question 23.
Explain the main aims of Co-operative Banks (4)
OR
Distinguish between Surcharge and Cess.
Answer:
Major aims of co-operative banks:

• Provide loans to the public.
• Protect the villagers from private moneylenders
• Provide loans at low interest rates
• Encourage the saving habits of the people.

OR
Surcharge

• Surcharge is an additional tax on the tax amount.
• This is imposed for a certain period.
• Usually, the surcharge is imposed as a given percentage of income tax.

Cess

• Cess is an additional tax for meeting some special purpose of government.
• Cess is withdrawn once sufficient revenue is collected.
• Education cess on income tax is an example.

Question 24.
Distinguish between Local time and Standard time. Explain the importance of Standard time (5)
OR
Explain the formation of Equatorial low pressure belt and Sub tropical high pressure belts. Also mention the permanent wind between these belts.
Answer:
Local time
The time estimated at each place, based on the position of the Sun, is termed as the local time.

Standard time

• The local time would be different at each longitude.
• The longitude that,passes through the middle of a country is the standard Meridian.
• The local time at this standard Meridian is the standard time of that country.

Importance Of standard time

• If we start calculating the local time at different places based on the longitude there, it would create a lot of confusion.
• To solve this, the local time at the longitude that passes through the middle of a country is selected as the common time for the whole country.

Question 25.
Explain the circumstances that led to the formation of People’s Republic of China. (6)
Hints :
• Republic of Dr. Sun Yat Sen
• Role of Mao Zedong
OR
The conflicts among the imperialist powers led to the outbreak of the First World War. Explain the causes of the First World War, based on the given hints:
Hints:
• Military alliances
• Aggressive Nationalism
• Imperialist crises
Answer:
Republic of Sun Yat Sen:

• In 1911 under Dr. Sun Yat Sen revolt against Manchu dynasty.
• Manchu monarchy came to an end.
• Dr. Sun Yat-Sen formed Kuomintang Party in China.
• He gave importance to ideologies like Nationalism, Democracy, and Socialism.
• Kuomintang party established a republican government in Southern China under the leadership of Sun Yat-Sen.
• He nullified the unjust treaties signed with the foreign countries and wanted to maintain equality with western countries.
• The Kuomintang republic adopted measures for the progress of agriculture and industry.
• China received assistance from Russia.
• The Chinese Communist Party was formed and co operated with the government of Sun Yat Sen.

Role of Mao Zedong:

• In 1934, under the leadership of Mao Zedong, a journey started from Kiangsi in South China.
• The adventurous trip ended at Yanan in North Western China.
• Throughout the journey they seized out agricultural land and villages from lords and distributed them among the farmers.
• Journey covered around 12000 kms. So it is known as the ‘Long March’.
• Hence Mao Zedong and the Communist Party became the symbol of struggle of the Chinese against foreign power.
• Chiang Kai-Shek had to seek political asylum in Taiwan, when the Red Army of Mao Zedong captured the centre of Kuomintang rule.
• China became the People’s Republic of China on 1 October 1949 under Mao Zedong.

OR
Formation of Military Alliances:

• The European nations vied with each other in establishing colonies.
• This competition led to conflicts among them and caused mutual distrust and enmity.
• This led to formation of Military Alliances.

Triple Alliance	Triple Entente
Germany, Austria- Hungary, Italy	England, France, Russia

Aggressive Nationalism:

• Aggressive nationalists considered their own nations as the supreme and justified whatever be the actions of their nations.
• Various movements in Europe were an offshoot of aggressive nationalism. Pan-Slav Movement, Pan-German Movement, Revenge Movement.

Imperialist Crisis:
Morocan Crises

• Under a secret treaty between Britain and France in 1904, Britain recognized
• French rule in Morocco.
• Germany did not accept this treaty.
• Germany sent warship to Morocco.
• The problem was solved by handing-over parts of French – Congo to Germany.

Balkan Crisis

• The Balkan territory, which was part of the Ottoman Empire, was annexed by the Balkan Alliance during the 1912 war.
• Disagreements between nations in the Balkan Alliance over sharing the benefits of war led to wars between nations.