CBSE Board Class 10 Social Science Previous Year Question Papers 2008

SOCIAL SCIENCE
CLASS 10
General Instructions:
1. Answer to questions carrying 2 marks should not exceed 30 words each.
2. Answer to questions carrying 4 marks should not exceed 60-80 words each.
3. Answer to questions carrying 6 marks should not exceed 100-125 words each.
4. Maps should be securely tied in the middle of the Answer-Book.
5. Attempt all parts of a question together.
6. Stencils or templates for drawing outline maps may be used wherever necessary. 

Q.1. Write any four main demands of ‘Indian Social Conference’.    (4 x ½ = 2 ) 

Q.2. What are the two major problems faced by jute industry in India? Name any two buyers of our
jute products.           (1 + 1 = 2)

Q.3. What is meant by economic development? Write the two bases of measuring economic
development of a country.          (1 + 1 = 2)

Q.4. State any two ill-effects of casteism.        (2 x 1 = 2)

Q.5. What is the meaning of ‘First Aid’? State any two main objectives of First Aid. (1 + 1 = 2)

Q.6. Explain with any two examples, the contributions of Annie Besant in the development of the
national awakening in India.         (2 x 1 = 2)

Q.7. “The period from the last phase of the fourth century A.D. and ending in about the eighth
century A.D. of Ancient Indian History is often called as a Classical Age of Indian Civilization.” Give
two reasons to support this statement.        (2 x 1 = 2)

Q.8. Explain with examples any two measures of controlling land degradation in India. (2 x 1 = 2)

Q.9. How do industries cause water pollution? Explain by giving two points.   (2 x 1 = 2)

Q.10. Explain briefly any two factors responsible for the low literacy rate of women in India. ( 2)

Q.11. Explain with examples any two damaging effects of earthquakes on the ground. (2 x 1 = 2)

Q.12. Name the grand architectural structure given below and also write 2 of its characteristics.

Q.13. Why did the Indian National Congress change its goal from Swaraj to Puma (Complete) Swaraj?
Give four reasons. 
OR          (4 x 1 = 4)
Explain the main features of ‘Boycott Movement’ and ‘Swadeshi Movement’.    (2 + 2 = 4)

Q.14. Describe any four reforms brought in Indian agriculture after Independence through the
efforts of the Indian Government.  
OR       (4 x 1 = 4)
Describe any four ways through which Indian agricultural products can easily face global
competition.             (4 x 1 = 4)

Q.15. Explain any four points of importance of non-conventional sources of energy. (4 x 1 = 4)

Q.16. Explain any four strategies adopted by the Government of India to solve the problem of
poverty.             (4)

Q.17. “Legal literacy reminds us about our rights, duties and legal obligations towards Indian
society.” Support this statement with four facts.        (4 x 1 = 4)

Q.18. Explain any four efforts of Indian Government in maintaining peace with its neighbouring
country, Pakistan.            (4 x 1 = 4)

Q.19. Study the diagram given below showing circulation of newspapers in India and answer the
questions that follow:           (2 + 2 = 4)
(19.1) In which language are the largest number of newspapers published in our country? Write its
percentage also.
(19.2) What do you conclude from this high percentage? Give two facts in support of your answer. INDIA
Note: The following question is for the Blind Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 19. Explain any four
points of importance of means of mass communication in modem days.    (4 x 1 = 4)

Q.20. If you see someone in a fainted condition, how would you help that person? Suggest any four
measures.             (4 x 1 = 4)

Q.21. Explain the contribution of forests in the economic development of our country, giving any six
points.      OR       (6 x 1 = 6)
Explain any six factors responsible for the growing water scarcity in India. 6x16 Ans. Six factors
responsible for the growing water scarcity in India:

Q.22. Why were ‘Tabligh’ and ‘Shuddhi’ movements started? What were their results? Explain with
examples.     OR         (6)
Examine the reasons responsible for the rise of Indian nationalist upsurge after the Second World
War.               (6)

Q.23. Explain three causes of price rise in India. How is the public distribution system helpful in
controlling the price rise? Explain with suitable examples.  OR    (3 + 3 = 6)
Who is a consumer? Explain five duties of consumers.       (1 + 5 = 6) 

Q.24. i. On the given political outline map of India, a place is shown by no. 1 which was one of
the main centres of the Revolt of 1857. Write the correct name of the place on the line
drawn on the map.
ii. On the same map shade and name the State where the temples of Khajuraho are
situated.           (1 + 1 = 2)b. On the given political outline map of India, are shown four geographical features by A, B, C
and D. Identify these features with the help of map key and write their correct names on the
line marked against each in the map.        (4 x 1 = 4)
Or
On the given political outline map of India, locate and label the following features:
i. Mathura Oil Refinery
ii. Kaiga Nuclear Power Station
iii. Durgapur Iron and Steel Plant
iv. Tuticorin Sea Port           (4 x 1 = 4)