CLASS
X
2022-2023
(CBSE
NEW PATTERN)
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER'S
General Instructions :
All
questions are compulsory.
Section-A: Question no. 1 to 5 are very
short answer type questions of 2 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 40
words.
Section-B:
Question no. 6 to 8 are short answer type questions, carrying 3 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 80 words.
Section-C:
Question no. 9 and 10 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks
each. Answer to each question should not
exceed 120 words.
SectionD:
Question no. 11 and 12 are Case Based questions.
Section-E:
Question no. 13 is map based, carrying 3 marks with two parts,
13.1 and 13.2 from
History (1 mark)
13.3 from Geography (2 marks).
Only one of the
choices in such questions have to be attempted.
Question paper is divided into five
sections-Section A, B, C, D and E.
SECTION
A
1.How did the
Non-Cooperation Movement unfold in the cities and towns of India? [2]
Ans. (i) The
movement started with middle-class participation in the cities.
(ii) Thousands of
students left government-controlled schools and college.
(iii) Many
teachers resigned.
(iv) Lawyers gave
up their legal practices.
(v) The council
elections were boycotted in most provinces except Madras.
(vi) Foreign goods
were boycotted, liquor shops picketed, and foreign cloth burnt in huge
bonfires.
(Any
three)
2. Why is tourism considered as a resources
? [2]
Ans. (i) Foreign tourist’s arrival in the country
contribute to foreign exchange.
(ii) Many people
are directly engaged in the tourism industry.
(iii) Tourism
provides support to local handicrafts.
(iv) Tourists
visit India for medical tourism, eco-tourism, adventure tourism, cultural
tourism and business tourism
(Any
three points)
3.
Differentiate between one party and two party system. [2]
Ans. A. One Party
System
(i) Countries
where only one party is allowed to control and run the government are called
one party system.
(ii) Eg. In
China only Communist Party is allowed to rule.
B.
Two Party System
(i) Countries
where only two main parties contest elections are called Two Party System.
(ii) The United
States of America and United Kingdom are examples of Two Party System.
4.
State the role of reserve bank of India ?
[2]
Ans. (i) In India, the Reserve Bank of India issues
currency notes on behalf of the Central Government.
(ii) The RBI
supervises the functioning of formal sources of loans.
(iii) The RBI
monitors the banks in actually maintaining cash balance.
(iv) The RBI sees
that the banks give loans not just to profit-making businesses and traders but also
to small cultivators.
5.
Why do most of the rural households still remain dependent on the informal
sources of credit? Explain. [2]
Ans.(i) Most of the rural households still remain
dependent on the informal sources of credit due to following reasons.
(ii) There is
limited availability of Banks in rural areas.
People in the rural areas face problem with regard to
documentation because of illiteracy.
(ii) Rural people
get easy loans from the richer households through informal ways. There is no
need for documentation or collateral.
(Any
three points)
SECTION
B
6.
How do Self Help Groups help borrowers to overcome the problem of lack of
collateral? Explain. [3]
Ans. (i) SHGs don’t ask for documentation or
collateral. People can get timely loans for a variety of purposes and at a reasonable interest rate.
(ii) SHGs are
regular in their savings which can be used as monetary help.
(iii) Members can
take small loans without collateral to meet their needs.
(iv) Due to timely
repayment banks also lend loans to SHGs.
7.
“Tribal peasants interpreted the message of Mahatma Gandhi and the idea of
swaraj in another way and participated in the Non- Cooperation Movement
differently.” Justify the statement. [3]
Ans. Tribal peasants interpreted the message of Gandhiji
and the idea of Swaraj quite differently.
(i) A militant
guerrilla movement spread in the Gudden Hills of Andhra Pradesh.
(ii) They were
against colonial policies.
(iii) Their
livelihood was affected and their traditional rights were denied.
(iv) Their leader
Alluri Sitaram Raju was inspired by the Non Cooperation Movement and people to wear khadi and give up drinking.
(v) He wanted
liberation by the use of force as against non-violence preached by Mahatma
Gandhi.
(vi) The rebels
attacked police stations and carried on guerrilla warfare for achieving swaraj.
(Any Four points)
8.Examine the role
of Political Parties in a democratic country. [3]
Ans. (i) Parties contest elections and form and run
governments.
(ii) Parties play
a decisive role in making policies for the country.
(iii) They recruit
leaders and train them.
(iv) Parties that
lose the election form the opposition. They examine and criticize the policies
of the government.
(v) Parties shape
public opinion by highlighting certain issues and bringing them in public do-
main.
(vi) Parties
provide the common man access to government machinery and welfare schemes.
SECTION
C
9.
Democracy’s ability to generate its own support is itself an outcome that
cannot be ignored.’ Support the statement
with examples [5]
OR
‘There
is an overwhelming support for the idea of democracy in South Asia.’ Support
the statement with examples.
Ans.
(i) Democracy
ensures that decision making will be based on norms and procedure. But because
it has followed procedures, its decisions may be both more acceptable to the
people and more effective. So, the
cost of time that democracy pays is perhaps worth it.
(ii) Every citizen
has the right and means to examine the process of decision making.
(iii) Democratic
governments are accountable, legitimate and transparent governments. The most
basic outcome of democracy is that it produces a government that is accountable
to the citizens, and responsive to the needs and expectations of the citizens.
(iv) Democracy
gives its citizens the right to information about the government and its
functioning.
(v) A democratic
government is the people’s own government and it is run by the people.
OR
Ans. Democracy is popular in South Asia because of
following reasons:
(i) Democratic
government is peoples’ own government. People elect their representatives
regularly to form government.
(ii) Countries
from South Asia want democratic rights for people.
(iii) Countries
want to elect their representatives by themselves.
(iv) Democracy
provides dignity and freedom to its citizens.
(v) Democracy
accommodates social diversity because all sections of society have a say in
formation of government.
(vi) Democracy is
based on the idea of discussion and negotiation.
(Any
five points)
10.
Examine the role of Information Technology in stimulating the process of
globalization.[5]
OR
Assess
the impact of globalization on India and its people. [5]
Ans. The role of information technology in quickening the
pace of globalization has been pivotal and tremendous.
In recent times, technology in the areas of
telecommunications, computers, Internet has been changing rapidly.
Telecommunication facilities (telegraph, telephone including mobile phones,
fax) are used to contact one another around the world, to access information
instantly, and to communicate from
remote areas. This has been facilitated by satellite communication devices.
computers have now
entered almost every field of activity. With
the help of Internet one can
obtain and share information on anything one wants to know. Internet also
allows us to send instant electronic mail (e-mail) and talk (voice-mail) across
the world at negligible costs.
Computers have now entered almost every field of
activity.
OR
Ans. Globalisation and greater competition among
producers-both local and foreign producers-has been of advantage to consumers,
particularly the well-off sections in the urban areas.
There is greater choice before these consumers, who now
enjoy improved quality and lower prices for several products. As a result,
these people today, enjoy much higher standards of living than was possible
earlier. Among producers and workers
The impact of globalisation has not been uniform.
MNCs have increased their investments in India over the
past 20 years, which means investing in India has been beneficial for them.
MNCs have been interested in industries such as cell phones, automobiles,
electronics, soft drinks, fast food or services such as banking in urban areas.
These products have a large number of well-off buyers. In these industries and
services, new jobs have been created. Also, local companies supplying raw
materials, etc. to to these industries have prospered.
Several of the top Indian companies have been able to
benefits from the increased competition. They have invested in newer technology
and production methods and raised their production standards. Some have gained
from successful collaborations with foreign companies.
SECTION
D
Read
the given text and answer the following questions. [4]
‘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 satyagraha 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. … Nonviolence 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.
1. Why did Gandhi ji consider non violence as
supreme dharma? [1]
Ans. Gandhi ji adopted nonviolence as a philosophy and an
ideal way of life. According to him philosophy of nonviolence is not a weapon
of the weak; it is a weapon, which can be tried by all.
2.
How was Gandhian satyagraha taken by the people who believed in his
philosophy? [1]
Ans. A satyagraha
does not inflict pain on the adversary; he does not seek his destruction. In
the use of satyagraha, there is no ill-will.
3.
Why was Gandhian satyagraha considered as a novel way to resist injustice? [2]
Ans.
(i) One could win the battle through non violence.
(ii) This could be
done by appealing to the conscience of the oppressor.
(iii) People –
including the oppressors – had to be persuaded to see the truth, instead of
being forced to accept truth through the use of violence.
(Any
two points)
12. Read the given text and answer the following
questions:
[4]
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]
Ans. (i) It has helped the country to engage in
communication and social-economic development.
(ii) It provides various facilities like speed post,
business post, registered post, ordinary post. (Any one)
12.2
.Differentiate between mass communication and personal communication? [1]
Ans. (i) Mass
Communication is the medium which provides entertainment as well as creates
awareness among the masses.
(ii)It includes radio, television, newspapers, magazines,
books, films etc. whereas Personal Communication is between person to person.
(Any
one)
12.3.Analyse the significance of communication
for a nation
Ans. (i) This is the age of communication using the
telephone, television, films, and the Internet.
(ii) Even books,
magazines and newspapers are important means of communication.
(iii) Various
means of communication have connected the world closer.
SECTION
E
13.1(A)
The place where Non Cooperation Movement was called off due to violence. [1]
Ans. Chauri Chaura
(UP)
13.2 On the same
given map of India, locate the following:
(I) Namrup Thermal
Plant
[1]
OR
Noida Software
Technology Park
(II) Raja Sansi
(Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee) International Airport [1]