SS SET-1 CLass X

ANGELS’ ACADEMY SR. SEC.
SCHOOL
NAME……………………………………….. PEN PAPER TEST – 1
ROLL NO…………………………………… CLASS –X (2024-25)
SOCIAL SCIENCE (087) [SET – 1]
Duration: 1:30 Hrs. Max. Marks: 40
General Instructions:
1. The question paper comprises four Sections-A, B, C and D. There are 19 questions in the Question
paper. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A From questions 1 to 10 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
3. Section B-Question no. 11 to 13 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 40 words.
3. Section C -Question no. 14 to 16 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer
to each question should not exceed 60 words.
4. Section D- contains Question no.17 to 19 are Long Answer Type Questions, carrying 5 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words.
SECTION- A
1. Read the following features of a soil and name the related soil:
(i) Develops in high rainfall area
(ii) Intense leaching process takes place
(iii) Humus content is low
A. Laterite soil B. Alluvial soil C. Arid soil. D. Black soil
2. Which one of the following is the main cause of land degradation in Punjab?
A. Intensive cultivation B. Overgrazing C. Deforestation D. Over-irrigation
3."There is enough for everybody's need and not for anybody's greed," who among the following has
given the above statement?
A. Vinoba Bhave B. Mahatma Gandhi
C. JawaharLal Nehru D. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
4. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read
the statements and choose the correct option.
Options :
A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C. (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect.
D. (A) is incorrect but (R) is correct.
Assertion (A): Alluvial soil is ideal for growth of paddy, wheat, cereal and pulse crops.
Reason (R): Alluvial soil is well-known for its capacity to hold moisture.
5. Which major social group constituted the largest share in population of Sri Lanka?
A. Sinhalas B. Sri Lankan Tamils C. Indian Tamils D. Muslims
6. Which two languages are generally spoken in Belgium?
A. French and English B. Dutch and English
C. French and Dutch D. Dutch and Sinhala
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7. Power sharing is desirable because it helps to :
A. Increase pressure on government. B. Reduce possibilities of conflicts.
C. Generate awareness among people. D. Increase percentage of voters.
8. Life expectancy at birth means:
A. Average expected length of life of a person at the time of birth.
B. Average expected length of a life of a person at the time of death.
C. Average expected length of a child at time of birth.
D. None of these.
9. Low Infant Mortality Rate in Kerala is due to:
A. Very high per capita income.
B. Adequate provision of basic health and educational facilities.
C. Being a small state.
D. High life expectancy.
10. Which indicator from amongst the following is considered to be the most important measure of
development?
A. Health and education B. Information technology
C. Strong defence D. Leisure and entertainment
SECTION-B
11. How is red soil formed? Mention any three characteristics.
12. Give moral reasons for the need of power sharing.
13. Highlight any two advantages of public facilities.
SECTION-C
14. Distinguish between Khadar and Bhanger .
15. What is community government?
Explain the concept of community government with context to Belgium.
16. ‘’Money cannot buy all the goods and services that one needs to live well''. Explain
SECTION-D
17. What is soil conservation? Explain any 4 methods of soil conservation suitable to Indian condition.
18. How are the ethnic problems solved in Belgium? Mention any four steps which were taken by the
government to solve the problems.
19. Explain the importance of Sustainable development with reference to ground water by giving
examples.
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