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Kerala Syllabus Class 10 Social Science Question Paper March 2023 English Medium
Time: 2½ Hours
Total Score: 80 Marks
PART – A
Question 1.
The highest peak in India: (1)
(a) Nangaparbat
(b) Mount K2
(c) Kanchenjunga
(d) Anamudi
Answer:
(b) Mount K2
Question 2.
Identify the leader of the Ghadar Party: (1)
(a) C.R. Das
(b) Surya Sen
(c) Lala Har dayal
(d) Raj Guru
Answer:
(c) Lala Har dayal
Question 3.
Which among the following activities reflect civic consciousness? (1)
(a) Garbage disposal in public places
(b) Respecting aged people
(c) Not obeying traffic rules
(d) Corruption
Answer:
(b) Respecting aged people
Question 4.
The financial statement showing the expected income and expenditure of the government during a financial year is known as : (1)
(a) Tax
(b) Non-developmental expenditure
(c) Budget
(d) Interest
Answer:
(c) Budget
Question 5.
Identify the correct statement regarding Tata Iron and Steel Company: (1)
(a) First public sector Iron and Steel Plant.
(b) The first Iron and Steel Plant in South India.
(c) Established in Collaboration with Germany.
(d) The largest Iron and Steel Plant in private sector.
Answer:
(d) The largest Iron and Steel Plant in private sector.
Question 6
What are two revolutions that paved the way for the emergence of Sociology? (3)
Answer:
Renaissance or Scientific revolution.
French revolution.
Industrial revolution.
Question 7.
Explain the role of education in fostering civic con-sciousness. (3)
Answer:
The primary aim of education is to equip the individual to effectively utilize the knowledge gained through the learning of different subjects for the betterment of society. Education will help to develop value consciousness, tolerance, leadership qualities, scientific temper, etc. Through education, science and technology can be effectively utilised in a useful manner to the society. Through value -oriented educational approach we can in still civic consciousness among the people. -Government formulates educational policies with this aim.
Question 8.
Identify the factors influencing the climate of India (3)
Answer:
The factors influencing the climate of Kerala are:.
- Latitude
- Physiography
- Nearness to sea.
- Altitude.
- Mountains
- Winds
Question 9.
Mention the advantages of water transport. (3)
Answer:
Advantages of water transport are:.
- The cheapest means of transport.
- Suitable for large scale cargo transport.
- Does not cause environmental pollution.
- Most suited for international trade.
Question 10.
Prepare a short note on Goods and Services Tax (GST) (4)
Answer:
Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced in India on 1ST July merging indirect taxes imposed by central and state governments. Taxes are levied at different stages starting from production to final consumption of goods and services. In each stage the tax is imposed on the value added so, tax is collected only on value addition. The tax paid in the earlier stages need not be paid by the final consumer. GST registration is mandatory to the traders if the turnover is more than 20 lakhs in a financial year.
Question 11.
Arrange the items in column B appropriate to columns A. (4)
| A | B |
| Ramakrishna Mission | Sir Syed Ahmad Khan |
| Aligarh Movement | Viresalingam |
| Theosophical Society | Swami Vivekananda |
| Hitakarini Samaj | Annie Besant |
Answer:
| A | B |
| Ramakrishna Mission | Swami Vivekananda |
| Aligarh Movement | Sir Syed Ahmad Khan |
| Theosophical Society | Annie Besant |
| Hitakarini Samaj | Veresalingam |
Question 12.
Write a short note on Quit India Movement. (4)
Answer:
Quit India movement wasthecallofGandhijiinthe conference of the National Congress held in Bombay in 1942. The Quit India movement was the last popular protest organized by the Indian National Congress under the leadership of Gandhiji. Quit India was yet another popular movement like the Civil Disobedience Movement. It was a mass movement based on the ideology of non-violence (Ahimsa) meant to force the British to leave the country offering complete freedom to Indians.
Question 13.
Mention the situations where complaints about consumer disputes can be filed (4)
Answer:
Complaints against consumer disputes can be filed when:-
- When the purchased product is damaged or defective.
- Defective services received from government/ non- government/ private institutions.
- Appropriation of price over and above the amount legally fixed or marked on the outer casing.
- Violation of the prevention of adulteration law – Sale of products which are harmful to life and safety.
- Loss due to trading methods which lead to unfair practices and limited consumer freedom.
- Giving misleading advertisement for increasing sales.
Question 14.
Explain the importance of Vaikom Satyagraha and GuruvayurSatyagraha (4)
Answer:
Vaikom Satvaaraha
The Vaikorp Satyagraha (1924), led byT. K. Madhavan was one of the major struggles that took place in Kerala for claiming the fight to travel. Expressing solidarity with the Satyagraha, Mannath Padmanabhan organised the Savarna Jatha. Following this struggle the lower castes secured permission to travel through the roads around the Vaikom Temple.
Guruvayoor Satyagraha
Under the leadership of K.Kelappan an agitation was launched demanding entry for all castes of Hindus into the Guruvayur temple (1931). A.K. Gopalanwas the volunteer captain of this struggle. P. Krishna Pillai was callously attacked during this Satyagraha. Following these popular protests, the Temple Entry Proclamation was announced on 12 November 1936 in Travancore. Following this, Temple Entry Proclamations were issued in Madras and Kochi and all sections of the society were offered the right to worship in temples.
Question 15.
Mark and label the following geo-information in the outline map of India provided. (4)
(A) River Kaveri
(B) Deccan Plateau
(C) Western ghats
(C) Kandla Port
Answer:
PART – B
Question 16.
Distinguish between the Ryotwari System and the Mahalwari System. (3)
OR
List out any three achievements of Independent India in the field of space research.
Answer:
In the Ryotwari system introduced in South India, the land revenue was collected directly from the farmers (Ryots). Though ownership of land was vested with the farmers, excessive tax impoverished them. Furthermore, the tax rates were frequently increased. In the Mahalwari system, the village headman was assigned the responsibility to collect tax. The tax rate was excessive in this system too. The entire village (Mahal) was considered as a single unit for tax collection.
OR
In 1962, Nehru, with the technical advice of Vikram Sarabhai, formed the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR). In 1969, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) was established to lead space research. The first rocket-launching station in India was established in Thumba, near Trivandrum. First satellite Aryabhatta was successfully launched in 1975. In addition to satellites, space vehicles and rocket launchers were also developed. It was because of the far sightedness of Jawaharlal Nehru that India became the first developing nation to make and launch satellites.
Question 17.
Which longitude is considered as the standard meridian of India? Estimate the standard time in India, when it is 12 mid-night at Greenwich. (3)
OR
Write a note on Westerlies
Answer:
821/2° East
Time at the standard meradian of India is + 5 hrs 30 min GMT
When it is 12 midnight at Greenwich it is 5.30 am in India.
OR
The Westerlies are blow continuously from the subtropical high-pressure zones (300 latitudes) into Sub polar low. pressure zones (60° latitudes) In both hemispheres mostly from the west.
- As the direction of these winds is mostly from the west, they are known as the westerlies.
- Due to the vast expanse of oceans in the in the Southern Hemisphere the westerlies are stronger in the Southern Hemisphere than in the Northern Hemisphere.
- The ancient mariners had given different names to the rough westerlies in the Southern Hemisphere, such as ‘Roaring Forties’ (along 40° latitudes), ‘Furious Fifties’ (along as 50° latitudes) and ‘Shrieking Sixties’ (60° latitudes).
Question 18.
Mention any three reasons that led to the decline of Indian textile Industry (3)
OR
What are the recommendations of the National Policy on Education 1986?
Answer:
- Large scale import of machine-made British textiles.
- The expansion of railway.
- British textiles could be sold easily, for they very cheap.
- Due to higher tax levied, the price of Indian textiles exported to Britain increased.
- The British officers forced the weavers to work at low wages and to exchange the products to them at cheaper rate.
OR
- Focusing on primary and continuing education
- Launching Operation Blackboard Programme to universalise primary education and to improve infrastructure facilities in schools.
- Starting Navodaya Vidyalayas in every district
- Encouraging girls’ education.
Question 19.
List the main aims of Co-operative banks (4)
OR
Mention how education helps in the development of a Country
Answer:
The main aims of co-operative banks are the following :
- Provide loans to the public.
- Protect the Villagers from private money lenders
- Provide loans at low interest rate
- Encourage saving habit among people
OR
- Education
- Improves the skills of individuals
- Betters the technological know – how
- Helps to secure better job and income
- Improves the standard of living
Question 20.
Mention the obligatory functions of State (4)
OR
What is the importance of public administration? Explain. (4)
Answer:
Functions which have to be implemented by the state at all times at any cost are said to be obligatory functions. State cannot abstain from its obligatory functions. Important obligatory functions of the government are:-
- Protection of boundary
- Maintain internal peace
- Protection of rights
- Implementation of justice
OR
Governments try to find solutions to various problems and ensure the welfare of the people through public administration.
- Formulate governmental policies
- Ensure welfare of the people
- Find out solutions to public issues
- Provide goods and services.
Question 21.
Analyse the given reference grid and answer the following questions. (4)
(i) Locate the Bridge using 4 figure grid reference method.
(ii) Identify the cultural feature with grid reference 8537.
(iii) Locate the tube well using 6 figure grid reference method.
(iv) Identify the cultural feature with grid reference 846362.
OR
Compare Geostationary and Sun synchronous Satellites.
Answer:
(i) Bridge – 8236
(ii) 8537 – Light house
(iii) Tube well 837344
(iv) 834362 – Church
OR
| Geostationary Satellites | Sun synchronous satellites |
| 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, it stays constantly above a specific place on the earth. This helps in continuous data collection of an area. It is used in telecommunication and for weather studies. India’s INSAT satellites are examples of geo-stationary satellites. |
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 of a region at regular interval is possible. Used for the collection of data on natural resources, land use, ground water etc. These satellites are mainly used for remote sensing purposes. Satellites in IRS, Landsat series are examples of sun synchronous satellites. |
Question 22.
What are the two types of citizenship? Explain. (4)
OR
Compare All India Service and Central Service, the two categories of Indian Civil Service.
Answer:
There are two types of citizenship. Observe the chart given below:-
Citizenship by birth is natural citizenship.
When a person acquires citizenship on the basis of the legal procedure of a nation, it is acquired citizenship. One can acquire citizenship, if the criteria of citizenship are fulfilled.
OR
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.
Question 23.
Write a note on Electronic Banking (E-Banking). (4)
OR
Explain why are population studies conducted.
Answer:
Banking is a method by which all transaction can be carried out through net banking and tele banking. 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. Bank account and net banking facility alone are required for this.
OR
Population studies help the government to quantitatively assess the different needs of the people and to plan activities and programmes accordingly.
- Informs the availability of human resource in a country.
- Depicts the extent of basic facilities required by the people.
- Quantfies the goods and services required.
- Determines the socio – economic development policies.
Question 24.
Compare the characteristics of Spring Season and Autumn season (5)
Answer:
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 season, the plants sprouts, mango trees blooms and jackfruit trees bears buds.
Autumn season in the Northern Hemisphere from 23 September to 22 December. Autumn marks the transition from the severity of summer towards winter. During this period, the atmospheric temperature decreases considerably. There is shortening of day and lengthening of night during the period. This is the season during which the trees generally shed their leaves. The shedding of leaves is a form of adaptation to survive the forthcoming dry winter.
OR
The factors influencing the formation of South West monsoon winds are intense low pressure over north India
Shift of the pressure belt
Coriolis force.
When the sun is over the northern hemisphere, North Indian regions experience intense low pressure. Owing to the high pressure over the oceans, wind blows from high pressure to low pressure regions, that is, from the Indian Ocean to the Indian subcontinent. As the winds deflect towards right due to coriolis effect, they reach India as southwest monsoon winds.
Question 25.
Write an essay on the Chinese revolution based on the following hints. (6)
Role of Sun Yat-Sen.
Mao Zedong and the formation of the People’s Republic of China.
OR
Explain the causes of the First World War.
Answer:
In 1911, another revolution took place under the leadership of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen. against the Manchu Dynasty This ended monarchy in China. After the revolution, Kuomintang party established a republican government in Southern China under the leadership of Sun Yat-Sen. He gave importance to ideologies like nationalism, democracy, and socialism. He decided to nullify 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 in various fields and the Chinese Communist Party was formed. In the beginning, the Kuomintang the communists co-operated with each other. But this co-operation Was disturbed when Chiang KaiShek became the head of the republic following the death of Sun Yat- Sen.
Chiang Kai-Shek ascertained military autocracy in China. He gave opportunity for foreign powers including America, to freely interfere in China and did not co-operate with the Communists. Coal and iron industries, banking, and foreign trade were all controlled by foreign countries. The Communists protested against the policy of Ching Kai-Shek. They were brutally suppressed. At that time Mao Zedong rose to the leadership of the Communist party. 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. The 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 1st October 1949 under the leadership of Mao Zedong.
OR
Causes of the First World War
– Disputes between the imperialist powers.
– Competition between European countries for colonies
– Formation of military alliances.
– Formation of aggjessive nationalist movements -Imperialist Crisis
– The assassination of Francis Ferdinand, the heir to the throne of Austria Formation of Military alliances.
– The conflicts between the imperialist powers and the competition between the European countries for colonial gains led to the formation of military alliances
– Triple Alliance and -Triple Entente are military alliances.
Triple Alliance:-Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary.
Triple Entente:- England, France, Russia.
Formation of Aggressive nationalism
– Aggressive nationalists considered their own nations as the supreme and justified whatever be the actions of their nations.
– Pan-slav, -Pan-German, -Revenge movement.
These are the aggressive nationalist movements.
Imperialist Crisis- The crises were a result of Serbia with Russian assistance and Austria with Germany’s support to dominate the Balkans.
– Imperialist Crisis are -Moroccan Crisis and – Balkan Crisis.
The assassination of Francis Ferdinand, the heir to the throne of Austria -Serbian youth Gaverilo Prinsep, assassinated Francis Ferdinand, the heir to the throne of Austria at the Bosnian capital Sarajevo in July 1914. -Austria held Serbia responsible for it and declared war on Serbia on 28 July 1914.