32/1/3 2022 Class 10 Social Science Question Paper Solution
Social Science
SECTION—A
(Very Short Answer Questions )
1.) Why did Indian merchants and industrialists support the Civil Disobedience Movement? Explain
Ans: (i) They wanted protection against imports of foreign goods.
(ii) They wanted protection against rupee-sterling foreign exchange ratio to discourage imports.
(iii)They formed FICCI to organize their business interests.
(iv)They criticised colonial control over the Indian economy
(v) They saw Swaraj to end colonial restrictions on business.
2.) Examine the significance of railways as a means of transport.
Ans: (i) Railways are the principal mode of transportation for freight and passengers in India.
(ii) Railways conduct multifarious activities like business, sightseeing, and pilgrimage.
(iii) Railways have been a great integrating force.
(iv) Railways in India bind the economic life of the country.
(v) Accelerate the development of the industry and agriculture.
3.) How the quality of democracy depends on the degree of public participation?
Ans: (i) The problem of politics can be solved by more participation of people.
(ii) Participation of ordinary citizens can resolve issues.
(iii)Better politics can come with more participation of people.
(iv)Participation creates awareness among the people.
(v) It transforms people from the state of a subject into that of citizen.
4.) Study the given flow chart and answer the questions that follow.
4.1) Which is the basic material required for garment manufacturing?
Ans: Raw Fibre.
4.2) Give one example of value addition in the textile industry.
Ans: Spinning/ Weaving/ Dyeing/ Stitching and Finishing.
5.) How is Demand Deposits an essential features of money?
Ans: (i) The deposits in the bank accounts can be withdrawn on demand.
(ii) Demand deposits make it possible to directly settle payments without the use of cash.
(iii) They constitute money in the modern economy.
SECTION—B
(Short Answer-Type Questions)
6.) It was essential to preserve folk tradition in order to discover one’s national identity and restore a sense of pride in one’s past.” Support the statement in reference to India.
Ans: (i) Idea of Nationalism was based on the revival of Indian folk lore.
(ii) Folk tales, folk songs and legends were sung by bards.
(iii) Rabindernath Tagore collected ballads, rhymes and myths.
(iv) In Madras, Natesa Shastri published massive four volume collection of Tamil folk tales (The Folklore of Southern India).
(v) Folklore was considered as manifestation of people’s real thought and characteristics.
(vi) Many Indian tried to instil a sense of pride in the Indian folk history.
7.) (a) Differentiate between formal and informal sources of credit.
Ans: (i) Banks and cooperatives are formal sources of credit while the informal include moneylenders, traders, employers, relatives, friends etc.
(ii) The Reserve Bank of India supervises the functioning of formal sources of loan whereas no organisation supervises informal sector.
(iii) Formal sources charge nominal rate of interest while Informal lenders charge a much higher interest on loans.
(iv) Mostly urban households are availing credit from formal lenders whereas the rural households avail credit from informal lenders.
(v) Collateral is an essential condition to get loans in the formal sector while it is not essential in the informal sector.
b) How does bank work as a key component of the financial system?
Ans: (i) People hold money as deposits with banks which pay an interest rate on them.
(ii) The major portions of the deposits in banks are used to extend loans.
(iii) Banks mediate between those who have surplus funds called depositors and those who are in need of these funds called borrowers.
(iv) Banks charge interest rate on loans than what they offer on deposits.
(v) Banks facilitate different sectors of economy.
8.) Explain any three features of multi-party system.
Ans: (i) Several parties compete for power.
(ii) More than two parties have a reasonable chance of coming to power.
(iii) They form govt. on their own strength or in alliance with other.
(iv) The government is formed by various parties coming together in a coalition.
(v) Several parties join hands for elections and winning power
(vi) This system allows variety of interest and opinion to enjoy political representation
(vii) India has a multiparty system
SECTION—C
(LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS)
9.) (a) “Democracy is a better form of government than any other alternative”. Analyse the statement.
Ans: (i) Promotes equality among citizens (ii) Enhances the dignity of the individual (iii) Improves the quality of decision-making (iv) Provides a method to resolve conflicts (vi) Allows room to correct mistakes (vii) Accountable, transparent and legitimate governance.
Or
(b) Analyse the reasons for the overwhelming support for the idea of democracy all over the world.
Ans: (i) Democratic government is peoples’ own government.
(ii) Countries want to elect their representative by themselves.
(iii) Democracy provides dignity and freedom to its citizens.
(iv) Democracy accommodates social diversity.
(v) Democracy is based on the idea of discussion and negotiation.
(vi) Decision-making is based on norms and procedures and its transparency.
10.) (a) To what extent has globalization contributed to the development of the country?
Ans:(i) Integration of goods and services along with capital, resources and technology
(ii) It has increased the movement of people between countries
(iii) Rapid improvement in technology
(iv) Advancement in transportation technology
(v) Developments in information and communication technology
(vi) Telecommunication facilities (Telephone, mobiles, internet, email, voice mails are used to communicate one and other).
(vii) Greater competition among producers increased the quality of goods.
(viii) Increased employment opportunities.
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(b) Assess the impact of globalization in India :
Ans: (i) Investment in newer technology and production methods
(ii) Successful collaborations with foreign companies
(iii) Globalization helped in the development of IT sector
(iv) Good quality products are being produced at lower prices
(v) There is greater choice before consumers, improved quality and lower prices
(vi) MNCs have increased their investments in India
(vii) New jobs have been created in all these industries and services
(viii) Top Indian companies have benefitted from the increased competition
(ix) Globalization has enabled some companies to emerge as multinationals
(x) Expansion of unorganised sector
(xi) Stiff competition for small manufacturers
SECTION—D
(SOURCE BASED)
11.) Read the case given below carefully and answer the questions that follow :
Lifelines of National Economy
For a long time, trade and transport were restricted to a limited space. With the development in science and technology, the area of influence of trade and transport expanded far and wide. Today, the world has been converted into a large village with the help of efficient and fast-moving transport. Transport has been able to achieve this with the help of equally developed communication system. Therefore, transport, communication and trade are complementary to each other.
Today, India is well-linked with the rest of the world despite its vast size, diversity and linguistic and socio-cultural plurality. Railways, airways, water- ways, newspapers, radio, television, cinema and internet, etc., have been contributing to its socio-economic progress in many ways. The trades from local to international levels have added to the vitality of its economy. It has enriched our life and added substantially to growing amenities and facilities for the comforts of life.
11.1) How has science an important factor in the development of transport?
Ans: (i) The trade and transport expanded far and wide.
(ii) Efficient and fast moving transport.
11.2) How has transport integrated socio-cultural plurality?
Ans: (i) India is well linked with rest of world. (ii) Helps in the development of assimilation of cultures.
11.3) Analyse the significance of communication for a nation.
Ans: (i) It is a source of information.
(ii) It enables communication, trade and other forms of exchange.
(iii) It plays an important role in economic growth.
(iv) It offers social, economic, political and cultural advantages.
(v) It makes the world closer to each other
12.) Read the case given below carefully and answer the question that follow :
The Independence Day Pledge, 26 January 1930
‘‘We believe that it is the inalienable right of the Indian people, as of any other people, to have freedom and to enjoy the fruits of their toil and have the necessities of life, so that they may have full opportunities of growth. We believe also that if any government deprives a people of these rights and oppresses them, the people have a further right to alter it or to abolish it. The British Government in India has not only deprived the Indian people of their freedom but has based itself on the exploitation of the masses, and has ruined India economically, politically, culturally and spiritually. We believe, therefore, that India must sever the British connection and attain Purna Swaraj or Complete Independence.’’
12.1) Why was freedom considered inalienable right of Indian people?
Ans: (i) Freedom was considered as an inalienable right as it provides full opportunities of growth.
12.2) Why was Purna Swaraj considered essential by People of India?
Ans: (i) The colonial power had ruined India economically, politically, culturally and spiritually.
(ii) Indians wanted sovereignty and self-govt. or complete independence.
12.3) Explain the significance of Lahore Session of Congress (1929)
Ans: (i) The Congress approved a motion for Complete Independence.
(ii) Congress decided to observe 26th January, 1930 as the total Independence or Purna Swaraj Day.
(iii)Hoisting of flag.
SECTION—E
( Map Skill-Based Question )
13.) (i) On the given political outline map of India (on page 11), identify the place marked as A with the help of the following information and write its correct name on the line marked near it.
A.) The place where Non-Cooperation Movement was called off due to violence.
(ii) On the same given map of India, locate and label the following :
(a) (I) Narora Nuclear Power Plant
OR
(II) Bengaluru Software Technology Park
(b) Indira Gandhi International Airport