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Board Paper of Class 10 2023 Social Science Delhi(Set 3) - 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
    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


  • Question 2
    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 3
    Which one of the following sectors contribute highest in the GDP of India?
    (a) Primary
    (b) Secondary
    (c) Tertiary
    (d) Quaternary VIEW SOLUTION


  • Question 4
    Which of the following countries has better rank in Human Development Index?
    (a) Afghanistan
    (b) Myanmar
    (c) India
    (d) Nepal VIEW SOLUTION


  • Question 5
    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 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
    Options :
      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 an example of the Ferrous Metal?
    (a) Copper
    (b) Tin
    (c) Bauxite
    (d) Nickel VIEW SOLUTION


  • Question 8
    Who among the following improved the steam engine?
    (a) James Watt
    (b) Thomas Edison
    (c) Benjamin Franklin
    (d) Alexander Fleming VIEW SOLUTION


  • Question 9
    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 technology VIEW SOLUTION


  • Question 10
    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 11
    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 I VIEW SOLUTION


  • Question 12
    Which one of the following countries has two party system?
    (a) China
    (b) Russia
    (c) America
    (d) India VIEW SOLUTION


  • Question 13
    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.
    Options:
    (a) Dictatorial System
    (b) Unitary Federal System
    (c) Decentralized System
    (d) Imperialistic System VIEW SOLUTION


  • Question 14
    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
    Options:
      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 15
    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 16
    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 IV VIEW SOLUTION


  • Question 17
    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 - Gardener VIEW SOLUTION


  • Question 18
    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 work VIEW SOLUTION


  • Question 19
    Read the following data and answer the question that follow:
    Some comparative Data on Haryana,
    Kerala and Bihar
    State Infant Mortality Rate
    (per thousand person)    		 Literacy Rate % Net Attendance Ratio
    (per 100 person)
    Haryana
    Kerala
    Bihar    		 30
    7
    32    		 82
    94
    62    		 61
    83
    43
     
    How much is the Net Absence Ratio of Haryana? Choose the appropriate option from the following:
    (a) 39
    (b) 27
    (c) 38
    (d) 18
    VIEW SOLUTION


  • Question 20
    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 IV VIEW SOLUTION


  • Question 21
    (A) State the names and countries of the two hostile groups that turned each other in the First World War.

    OR


    (B) Differentiate between Fixed an Floating exchange rate. VIEW SOLUTION


  • Question 22
    Why does the textile industry occupy unique position in the Indian economy. Explain. VIEW SOLUTION


  • Question 23
    "Women face discrimination in various ways in our society." Explain any two ways. VIEW SOLUTION


  • Question 24
    "Different persons can have different development goals." Support the statement with an example. VIEW SOLUTION


  • Question 25
    Explain the role of Otto Von Bismark in the Unification of Germany. VIEW SOLUTION


  • Question 26
    How is information technology connected with globalization? Explain. VIEW SOLUTION


  • Question 27
    Example any three institutional reforms taken for the development of Indian agriculture. VIEW SOLUTION


  • Question 28
    Explain the merits of Multi Party System. VIEW SOLUTION


  • Question 29
    Compare the employment conditions prevailing in the organized and unorganized sector.

    OR


    Explain how "Tertiary Sector is different from other sectors. VIEW SOLUTION


  • Question 30
    "Mahatma Gandhi found in salt a powerful symbol that could unite the nation." Examine the statement in context of Civil Disobedience Movement.

    OR


    ​Examine the progress of the Civil Disobedience Movement among different strata of society.  VIEW SOLUTION


  • Question 31
    Explain the rapid transformation in the communication sector in the modern times. 

    OR


    Explain the characteristics of International trade of India. VIEW SOLUTION


  • Question 32
    "Democracy stands much superior to any other forms of governments in promoting dignity and freedom of the individual." Support the statement with arguments.

    OR


    ''Democracy produces an accountable, responsive and legitimate government.'' Support the statement with arguments. VIEW SOLUTION


  • Question 33
    Justify the role of 'Self Help Groups' in the rural economy.

    OR


    "Cheap and affordable credit is crucial for the country's development." Justify the statement. VIEW SOLUTION


  • Question 34
    Read the given source and answer the questions that follow:

    RAINWATER HARVESTING
     
    Many thought that given the disadvantages and rising resistance against the multi purpose projects, water harvesting system was a viable alternative, both socio-economically and environmentally. In ancient India, along with the sophisticated hydraulic structures, there existed an extraordinary tradition of water harvesting system. People had in-depth knowledge of rainfall regimes and soil types and developed wide ranging techniques to harvest rainwater, groundwater, river water and flood water in keeping with the local ecological conditions and their water needs. In hill and mountainous regions, people built diversion channels like the 'guls' or 'kuls' of the Western Himalayas for agriculture. 'Rooftop rainwater harvesting' was commonly practised to store drinking water, particularly in Rajasthan. In the flood plains of Bengal, people developed inundation channels to irrigate their fields. In arid and semi-arid regions, agricultural fields were converted into rain fed storage structures that allowed the water to stand and moisten the soil like the 'khadins' in Jaisalmer and 'Johads' in other parts of Rajasthan.

    (I) Why is water harvesting system a viable alternative?
    (II) Describe the process of 'rooftop rainwater harvesting.'
    (III) Mention any two methods adopted by ancient India for water conservation. VIEW SOLUTION


  • Question 35
    Read the given source and answer the questions that follow:
    Language Diversity of India

    How many languages do we have in India? The answer depends on how one counts it. The latest information that we have is from the Census of India held in 2011. This census recorded more than 1300 distinct languages which people mentioned as their mother tongues. These languages were grouped together under some major languages.

    For example languages like Bhojpuri, Magadhi, Bundelkhandi, Chhattisgarhi, Rajasthani and many others were grouped together under 'Hindi'. Even after this grouping, the Census found 121 major languages. Of these 22 languages are now included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution and are therefore called 'Scheduled Languages'. 
    Others are called 'Non-Scheduled Languages'. In terms of languages, India is perhaps the most diverse country in the world.

    (1) Explain the importance of language diversity in India.
    (II) Differentiate between Scheduled and Non-Scheduled Languages. 
    (III) 'The fusion of languages has united the country into one cultural entity.' Explain the statement with an example. VIEW SOLUTION


  • Question 36
    Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
    ​WHY NEWSPAPERS?

    'Krishnaji Trimbuck Ranade inhabitant of Poona intends to publish a Newspaper in the Marathi Language with a view of affording useful information on every topic of local interest. It will be open for free discussion on subjects of general utility, scientific investigation and the speculations connected with the antiquities, statistics, curiosities, history and geography of the country and of the Deccan especially... the patronage and support of all interested in the diffusion of knowledge and Welfare of the People is earnestly solicited.'
    Bombay Telegraph and Courier, 6 January, 1849

    ​'The task of the native newspapers and political associations is identical to the role of the Opposition in the House of Commons in Parliament in England. That is of critically examining government policy to suggest improvements, by removing those parts that will not be to the benefit of the people, and also by ensuring speedy implementation. These associations ought to carefully study the particular issues, gather diverse relevant information on the nation as well as on what are the possible and desirable improvements, and this will surely earn it considerable influence.
    Native Opinion, 3 April, 1870

    (1) Explain the main reason of publishing newspaper by Krishnaji?
    (II) How was the task of native newspaper and political association seen identical to the role of opposition?
    (III) Analyze the reasons of popularity of newspapers during 19th century. VIEW SOLUTION


  • Question 37
    (i) Two places A and B have been marked on the given political outline map of India.
    ​Identify them with the help of given information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them.
    (a) The place where Mahatma Gandhi started Satyagraha for Indigo peasants.
    (b) The place where the session of Indian National Congress held in December, 1920.

    (ii) On the same outline map of India locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols:
    (a) Tehri Dam
    (b) Naraura Atomic Power Station
    (c) Pune Software Technology Park
    (d) Haldia Sea Port
    VIEW SOLUTION
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