X SST PB 1 QP Set A

QSESSION:2021-22
TERM II
PREBOARD I EXAMINATION
SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE (087)
CLASS:X
SET: A
Time: 2 Hrs M.M: 40

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General Instructions:
i. This question paper is divided into five sections- A, B, C, D and E.

ii. All questions are compulsory.
iii. SECTION-A: Question no. 1 to 5 are very short answer type questions of 2 marks each.
Answer to each should not exceed 40 words.
iv. SECTION-B: Question no. 6 to 8 are short answer type questions of 3 marks each.
v.SECTION-C: Question no.9 and 10 are long answer type questions of 5 marks each.
vi. SECTION-D: Question no. 11 and 12 are Case based questions.
vii. SECTION-E: Question no. 13 is map based question, carrying 3 marks with two parts, 13.1 from
History (1 mark) and 13.2 from Geography (2 marks).
vii. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in a few
questions. Only one of the choices in such questions have to be attempted.
viii. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.
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SECTION A(2x5=10)
VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
Q.1.“No party system is ideal for all countries and in all situations.” Justify the statement . (2)
Q.2.Explain any two important terms of credit.(2)
Q.3.How is the Information Technology industry gaining importance in India?(2)
Q.4.What was the main reason to withdraw the Non-cooperation Movement?(2)
Q.5.Agriculture’ and ‘industry’ are complimentary to each other.” Explain(2)
SECTION B (3x3=9)
SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
Q.6.Why did Non-cooperation Movement gradually slowdown in cities? Explain any three reasons.(3)
Q.7.“Dynastic succession is one of the most serious challenges before the political parties.” Analyse the
statement.(3)
Q.8.“There is a great need to expand formal sources of credit in rural India.” Examine the statement.(3)
SECTION C (5x2=10)
LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
Q.9.Describe the spread of Non-Cooperation Movement in the countryside(5)
OR
“Some of the Muslim political organizations in India, were lukewarm in their response to the ‘Civil
Disobedient Movement’.” Examine the statement.
Q.10.“RBI plays a crucial role in controlling formal sector loan.” Explain(5)
OR
How do SHG’s act to provide a platform for women to address theirvarious social issues?
SECTION D (4x2=8)
CASE BASED QUESTIONS
Q.11.Read the given text and answer the following questions:
Political parties need to face and overcome thechallenges in order to remain effective instrumentsof
democracy. The first challenge is lack of internaldemocracy within parties. The second challenge of dynastic
succession isrelated to the first one. Since most political partiesdo not practice open and transparent
proceduresfor their functioning, there are very few ways for anordinary worker to rise to the top in a party.
Thosewho happen to be the leaders are in a position ofunfair advantage to favour people close to them
oreven their family members. The other challenge is that very often parties do notseem to offer a meaningful
choice to the voters. Inorder to offer meaningful choice, parties must besignificantly different.
11.1. Mention the reasons for lack of internal democracy within political parties.(1)
11.2. To what extent dynastic succession control democracy?(2)
11.3. To what extent political parties are different in our country?(1)
Q.12.Read the given text and answer the following questions:
Ever since humans appeared on the earth, they have used different means of communication. But, the pace
of change, has been rapid in modern times. Long distance communication is far easier without physical
movement of the communicator or receiver. Personal communication and mass communication including
television, radio, press, films, etc. are the major means of communication in the country. The Indian postal
network is the largest in the world. It handles parcels as well as personal written communications. Cards and
envelopes are considered first-class mail and are airlifted between stations covering both land and air. The
second-class mail includes book packets, registered newspapers and periodicals. They are carried by surface
mail, covering land and water transport. To facilitate quick delivery of mails in large towns and cities, six
mail channels have been introduced recently. They are called Rajdhani Channel, Metro Channel, Green
Channel, Business Channel, Bulk Mail Channel and Periodical Channel.
12.1. Examine the role of the Indian postal network. (1)
12.2. Differentiate between mass communication and personal communication. (1)

12.3. Analyse the significance of communication for a nation. (2)
SECTION E (1x3=3)
MAP SKILL BASED QUESTION
Q.13.MAP BASED QUSETION:
13.1. Identify and locate the following on a given political map of India: (1)
(A)September 1920 Session of Congress
13.2. Mark the following on a given political map of India:
(a)SingrauliThermal Power Plant(1)
(b)Chennai Software Technology Park(1)

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QSESSION:2021-22

Time: 2 Hrs M.M: 40

i. This question paper is divided into five sections- A, B, C, D and E.

Q.5.Agriculture’ and ‘industry’ are complimentary to each other.” Explain(2)

12.2. Differentiate between mass communication and personal communication. (1)

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