32/4/2 2022 Class 10 Social Science Question Paper Solution
Social Science
Section A
Very Short Answer Questions
1.) How was the Simon Commission greeted in India in 1928? Explain.
Ans: (i) When the Simon Commission arrived in India in 1928, it was greeted with slogan ‗Go back Simon‘.
(ii) All parties including the Congress and the Muslim League participated in the demonstrations.
2.) How is one- party system different from two-party system? Explain with examples.
Ans: (i) Countries where one party is allowed to control and run the government are called one-party system. Example—China.
(ii) Countries where power usually changes between two main parties are called two-party system. Example—USA and UK.
3.) Differentiate between basic and Consumer industries.
Ans: Classification of industries on the basis of their main role :
(i) Basic or key industries are those which supply their products as raw materials to manufacture other goods. E.g. Iron and steel, copper and aluminium smelting etc.
(ii) Consumer industries produce goods for direct use by consumers. E.g. Sugar, toothpaste, paper, sewing machines, fans etc.
4.) How do double coincidence of wants arises?
Ans: (i) When two parties have to agree to sell and buy each other‘s commodities, double coincidence of wants arise.
(ii) In a Barter System where goods are directly exchanged without the use of money, there double coincidence of wants is an essential feature.
5.) Explain the Importance of National Highways in India?
Ans: (i) National Highways link extreme parts of the country
(ii) These are the primary road systems
(iii) These are laid and maintained by the C.P.W.D.
(iv) A number of major National Highways run in North-South and East-West directions
Section B
Short Answer Type Questions
6.) Why did Mahatma Gandhi decide to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement in February 1922? Explain.
Ans: (i) In February 1922 a peaceful demonstration at Chauri-Chaura in Gorakhpur turned into a violent clash with the police.
(ii) Hearing of the incident Mahatma Gandhi called a halt to the NonCooperation Movement.
(iii) Mahatma Gandhi felt that the Non-Cooperation Movement was running violent in many places and Satyagrahis needed to be properly trained. (iv) So, after Chauri Chaura event he withdrew that movement.
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b) How did the First World War create a new economic situation in India? Explain.
Ans: (i) The First World War led to huge increase in defence expenditure.
(ii) Taxes and custom duties were raised (iii) Income tax was introduced.
(iv) Prices increased through the war years leading to extreme hardship for the common people.
(v) Acute shortage of food.
7.) “Democratic government are better than any other form of governments.” Justify the statement.
Ans: Democratic Government :
(i) Promotes equality among citizens
(ii) Enhances the dignity and freedom to its citizens
(iii) Improves the quality of decision making (iv) Provides method to resolve conflicts
(v) Allows to correct mistakes
(vi) Accountable, legitimate and responsible government
(vii) Based on Regular and free election (viii)Free condition for open public debate
(ix) Shares information amongst the citizens.
(x) Believes in accommodation of social diversity.
(xi) Believes in Transparency.
8.) Explain the three important “terms of credit”.
Ans: (i) Interest rate
(ii) Collateral
(iii) Documentation requirement
(iv) The mode of repayment
Section C
Long Answer Type Questions
9.a) Explain any five major challenges faced by the political parties in India.
Ans: (i) Lack of internal democracy
(ii) Dynastic succession
(iii) Money power
(iv) Muscle power
(v) Lack of meaningful choice
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b) “Political parties play an important role in democratic countries” Justify the statement.
Ans: (i) Parties contest election
(ii) Parties put different policies and programmes before the people.
(iii) Parties play decisive role in making laws
(iv) Parties form and run government
(v) Parties play the role of opposition
(vi) Parties shape public opinion
(vii) Parties provide people access to welfare schemes implemented by Governments
10.) “Barriers on foreign trade and foreign investment were removed to a large extent in 1991.” Analyse the statement in the context of India.
Ans: (i) In 1991, Barriers on foreign trade and foreign investment were removed.
(ii) Liberalized policies were adopted by Indian government.
(iii) Businesses were allowed to make decision freely about import and export.
(iv) Indian producers were allowed to compete with producers around the globe.
(v) Foreign companies were allowed to set up factories in India.
(vi) International organizations like WTO was supported.
(vii) Newer technology were adopted.
(viii)Restrictions on foreign trade were removed to a large extent.
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“Foreign trade has been the main channel of connecting countries for a long time.” Analyse the Statement.
Ans: (i) ―Foreign trade has been the main channel connecting countries for a long times.‖
(ii) Since long the trade routes of India and South Asia well connected to East and West.
(iii) Foreign trade creates an opportunity to reach beyond domestic market.
(iv) Producers can compete with foreign markets.
(v) It has expanded choices of good beyond domestic market.
(vi) Goods are also sold in foreign markets.
(vii) Choice of goods in the market rises due to foreign trade.
(viii)Foreign trade integrates markets of different countries.
Section-D
(Case Based Questions)
11.) Read the given case and answer the questions that follow:
Challenges faced by the Jute industry include stiff competition in the international market from synthetic substitutes and from other competitors like Bangladesh, Brazil, Philippines, Egypt and Thailand. However, the internal demand has been on the increase due to the Government policy of mandatory use of jute packaging. To stimulate demand, the products need to be diversified. In 2005, National Jute Policy was formulated with the objective of increasing productivity, improving quality, ensuring good prices to the jute farmers and enhancing the yield per hectare. The main markets are U.S.A., Canada, Russia, United Arab Republic, U.K. and Australia. The growing global concern for environment friendly, biodegradable materials has once again opened the opportunity for jute products.
11.1) Mention any two challenges faced by ‘jute industry’ in India.
Ans: (i) Stiff competition in the international market
(ii) Competitors are Bangladesh, Brazil, Philippines, Egypt and Thailand
(iii) Stiff competition from the synthetic substitutes
11.2) What was the main objective of National Jute Policy formulated in 2005?
Ans: (i) To Increase productivity
(ii) To improve quality
(iii) To ensure good prices to the farmers
(iv) To enhance the yield per hectare
11.3) How has jute industry once again opened the new opportunities for its products?
Ans: (i) Biodegradable materials have once again opened the opportunity for jute products
(ii) The global concern for environment friendly products is increasing day by day
(iii) Synthetic substitutes are being avoided.
12) Read the given case and answer the questions that follow :
Mahatma Gandhi’s thoughts on Satyagraha
‘It is said of “passive resistance” that it is the weapon of the weak, but the power which is the subject of this article can be used only by the strong. This power is not passive resistance; indeed it calls for intense activity. The movement in South Africa was not passive but active …”Satyagraha is not physical force. A satyagrahi does not inflict pain on the adversary; he does not seek his destruction … In the use of satyagraha, there is no ill-will whatever.’ ‗Satyagraha is pure soul-force. Truth is the very substance of the soul. That is why this force is called satyagraha. The soul is informed with knowledge. In it burns the flame of love… Non-violence is the supreme dharma …‘‗It is certain that India cannot rival Britain or Europe in force of arms. The British worship the war-god and they can all of them become, as they are becoming, bearers of arms. The hundreds of millions in India can never carry arms. They have made the religion of non-violence their own …’
12.1) What type of movement Gandhiji organised in South Africa?
Ans: (i) Gandhiji organised Satyagraha against racial discrimination by the Whites. The movement of South Africa was not passive but active.
12.2) Why is Satyagraha considered as pure soul-force ?
Ans: (i) Satyagraha is pure soul –force because truth is the very substance of the Satygraha. That is why this force is called Satyagraha.
12.3) How has Gandhiji described Passive Resistance?
Ans: (i) According to him, ―Passive resistance‖ is not the weapon of the weak but it can be used by the strong‘‘.
(ii) Passive resistance was considered as an intense activity
(iii) Passive resistance is not passive rather active in nature.
(iv) He further related it with satyagraha which was not based on any ill-will.
Section – E
( Map Based Question )
13.1) On the given outline political Map of India, Identify the place marked as ( A) with the help of following information and write its correct name on the line marked near it.
(a) The place where national congress session was held in September 1920.
13.2) On the same given Map of India, locate and label the following with appropriate symbols.
(i) (a) Tarapur- Nuclear Power Plant
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(b) Kalpakkam – Nuclear Power Plant
(iii) Hyderabad – Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Ans: Photo