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Guess Paper 2018 

SOCIAL SCIENCE 
(CODE NO. 087)  
CLASS-X 
 
Time: 3 Hours   Maximum Marks: 80 
 
General Instructions: 
i. The question paper has 27 questions in all. All questions are compulsory. 
ii. Marks are indicated against each question. 
iii. Questions from serial number 1 to7 are very short answer type questions. Each  
question carries one mark. 
iv. Questions from serial number 8 to18 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these  
questions should not exceed 80 words each. 
v. Questions from serial number 19 to 25 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these  
questions should not exceed 100 words each. 
vi. Question numbers 26 & 27 are map questions from History with 1 mark each. 
vii. Question number 28 is map question of 3 marks from Geography. 
viii. For Q. Nos. 26, 27 and 28 (map based questions) one outline political map of India  
is provided. After completion the work, attach the map inside your answer book. 
ix. Questions at Serial Number - 20, 22, 24 & 25 have Internal Choice. Attempt any one  
option out of the given in each of these questions. 
 
 
Q1. Write any one prudential reason for which power sharing is desirable. 
 
Q2. Name the writer of the book “Hind Swaraj”. 
 
Q3. Explain the meaning of democracy. 
 
Q4. Who among the following, hosted the congress at vienna in 1815? 
 
(i) King of Netherlands 
(ii) Giuseppe mazzini 
(iii) Duke Metternich 
(iv) Otto Von Bismarck 
 
Q5. State an important characteristic of the oldest Japanese book, Diamond Sutra. 
 
Or 
 
Which city has emerged as the ‘electronic capital’ of india? 
 
Q6. Who was called colons in Vietnam? 
 
Or 
 
Why did India adopt multi-party system? 
 
Q7. Explain the process of unification of Italy. 
 
Or 
 
How did the first World War created a new economic situation in India? Explain  
with three examples. 
 
Q8. Describe any three problems faced by the french in the sphere of education in  
Vietnam. 
 
Q9. In which items ISI marks can be seen? 
 
Q10.The French used school textbooks in Vietnam to justify colonial rule. Explain. 
 
Q11. Suggest any three steps to minimise the environmental degradation caused by  
the industrial development in India. 
 
Q12. Explain any three characteristics of the “Tonkin free school in vietnam”. 
 
Q13.“Colonial administrators found „vernacular‟ novels a valuable source of information  
on native life and customs.” Prove the statement by giving three evidences. 
 
Q14. Explain the three effects of the non Cooperation movement on the economy of  
india. 
 
Q15. Distinguish between the Unitary and Federal systems of government. 
 
Q16. Describe any three factors that control Industrial location. 
 
Or 
 
How do democracies accommodate social diversity? Explain. 
 
Q17. Analyse the role of the manufacturing sector in the economic development of India. 
 
Q18. Describe any four merits and any two demerits of air transport. 
 
Q19. Explain the three advantages of globalisation. 
 
Q10. What type of flag was designed during the ‘Swadeshi movement’ in Bengal? 
 
Or 
 
What are public interest pressure groups? Describe their functioning.  
 
Q21. “Agriculture and Industry move hand in hand,” Analyse the statement with three  
examples. 
 
Or 
 
Name the national political party which gets inspiration from India’s ancient culture  
and values. Mention four features of that party. 
 
Q22. Describe the significance of Textile Industry in India with specific reference to  
Cotton industry. 
 
 
Q23. Describe any five characteristics of democracy.   
 
Or 
 
What do you think demonetization was helpful? Give your view. 
 
Q24. Why did mahatma gandhi decide to call off the civil disobedience movement?  
Explain. 
 
Q25. Political parties need to face and overcome a number of challenges in order to  
remain effective instruments of democracy. Write about any two of such challenges  
while citing appropriate examples. 
 
Or 
 
Analyse any five positive effects of globalisation on the Indian economy. 
 
Map Based Questions 
 
Q26. Locate and label the place in given outline political map of India. 
 
 The place where the Indian National Congress held its session in December 1920. 
 
Q27. On the given political outline map of india, locate and label the following with  
appropriate symbols: 
 
A) Oil Field - Digboi 
B) Iron and steel plant - Bhilai 
C) Major Sea Port - Kochi 
 

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