10th Social Science Past Paper (July 2018) PDF

## 10 (E) (JULY 2018) (New Course) ### Part-A **Time: 1 Hour** **Maximum Marks : 50** **Instructions:** 1. There are 50 objective type (M.C.Q) questions in Part - A and all questions are compulsory. 2. The questions are serially numbered from 1 to 50 and each carries 1 mark. 3. Read each questi...

## 10 (E) (JULY 2018) (New Course) ### Part-A **Time: 1 Hour** **Maximum Marks : 50** **Instructions:** 1. There are 50 objective type (M.C.Q) questions in Part - A and all questions are compulsory. 2. The questions are serially numbered from 1 to 50 and each carries 1 mark. 3. Read each question carefully, select proper alternative and answer in the O.M.R. sheet. 4. The OMR sheet is given for answering the questions. The answer of each question is represented by (A) O, (B) O, (C) O, (D) O. Darken the circle () of the correct answer with ball-pen. 5. Set No. of Question Paper printed on the upper-most right side of the Question Paper is to be written in the column provided in the OMR sheet. **1) Aryans were fond of** (A) Music (B) Nature (C) Drama (D) Dance **2) They are the creators of Mohen-Jo-Daro culture. They gave the concept of mother as a 'Goddess' and father as a 'God'. They introduced the tradition of worshipping with 'Dhup', 'Deep' and 'Arti'. Which people are we discussing?** (A) Negritoit (B) Australoid (C) Dravid (D) Aryans **3) India was famous for utensils of baked as well as unbaked clay, Remains of old handmade clay utensils were found in Nagarjuna Kaunda in South India and Laghnaj. What is this clay called.** (A) Black soil (B) Baked clay (C) Red soil (D) Terracotta soil **4) While teaching dramatic art, Sanjaybhai asked his students to pick out the wrong statement written on the blackboard.** *Statement - 1* It is performed with audio-visual aids *Statement - 2* Drama is an amalgamation of all art *Statement - 3* Performance is not important in Drama *Statement - 4* Drama entertains people of all age groups (A) Statement 1 and 3 (B) Statement 3 (C) Statement 2 (D) Statement 2 and 4 **5) What is an oval shaped construction under which the remains of Lord Buddha's body were kept in a box known as?** (A) Stupa (B) Victory Tower (C) Stone Inscription (D) Gopuram **6) What is a Gopuram?** (A) It is a resting place for Saints (B) A room in which an idol of worship is kept (C) In Southern India it is an entrance of the temple (D) A big hall constructed on pillars **7) Four students of a school presented their opinions in a discussion about the Sun Temple of Modhera. Whose opinions are correct in it?** *Pravin:* This temple was constructed during the reign of king Bhimdev-I of Solanki dynasty. *Sonal:* The Sun's rays falls directly on genl studded in the crown of the Sun God's idol. *Vipul:* This temple is known as the 'Black Pagoda'. *Rubina:* There are 108 small temples surrounding the outside tank. (A) Pravin, Sonal, Rubina (B) Rubina and Vipul (C) Vipul, Sonal and Pravin (D) Sonal and Vipul **8) Which Mughal emperor had established an independent department for translation of Sanskrit works like Mahabharata, the Ramayana, the Atharvaveda, the Bhagwad Gita and the Panchtantra.** (A) Babar (B) Humayun (C) Shahjahan (D) Akbar **9) Which of the given statements holds true regarding the university of Takshashila?** (A) Huen Tsang took 657 books from here to China (B) This university imparted education in 64 subjects (C) There were seven huge halls in the university (D) There were 300 rooms for delivering lectures **10) The constructive use of language led to creation of rich Indian literature. Choose the correct option with reference to the development in literature.** | A | Mughal period | 1 | Awadhi | |---|---|---|---| | B | Medieval North India | 2 | Persian | | C | Delhi Sultanate | 3 | Sanskrit | | D | Ram Charitmanas by Tulsidas | 4 | Urdu | (A) A-2, B- 3, C - 4, D - 1 (B) A-4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1 (C) A-3, B - 4, C - 1, D - 2 (D) A-1, B- 2, C - 3, D - 4 **11) Which of the given pair is incorrect?** (A) Poet Kamban - Wrote the Ramayana in Tamil (B) Poet Chandbardai - Earliest works in Hindi literature (C) Rajtarangini - First historical book (D) Mulla Daood - Padmavat **12) One of the given statement is not correct. Identify it.** (A) Sushrut Samhita describes over 2000 medicinal herbs (B) Charak Samhita mentions sharp instruments that would split a single vertical hair in two (C) The 'zero' was discovered by Aryabhatta (D) Bhaskaracharya had written the book 'Dash Gitika' **13) In which of these states are the Ajanta Caves located?** (A) Maharashtra (B) Madhya Pradesh (C) Orissa (D) Gujarat **14) "Pious hearts are welcomed in the garden of Paradise”. On which of the given Indian monuments are these words inscribed.** (A) The Sun Temple - Modhera (B) The Red Fort - Delhi (C) The Taj Mahal - Agra (D) Brihadeshwara Temple - Tanjavur **15) Read the statements describing a famous Indian fort and choose the correct option given below.** *Description* *Rang Mahal is in this fort* *It is made of Red stone* *The Peacock throne is the exquisite creation of this fort* (A) Fatehpur Sikri (B) Fort of Golconda (C) The Red Fort (D) Champaner Fort **16) Match the monuments to its features and choose the correct option.** | a) Kutub Minar | i) It is made of black and red stone | |---|---| | b) Humayun's Tomb | ii) It is the tallest stone minaret of India | | c) Taj Mahal | iii) It is made of black stone and is called 'Black Pagoda' | | d) Sun Temple of Konark | iv) It is one of the 7th Wonders of the World | (A) (a-i) (b - ii) (c - iii) (d - iv) (B) (a - ii) (b - i) (c - iii) (d - iv) (C) (a - iii) (b - iv) (c - ii) (d - i) (D) (a - ii) (b - i) (c - iv) (d - iii) **17) Which of the given areas benefit due to the development of Tourism industry.** (A) Economic (B) Social (C) Political (D) Education **18) Why did the white marble of Taj Mahal turn pale and dull? Pick out the correct reason from the given options.** (A) Land pollution (B) Water pollution (C) Air pollution (D) Noise pollution **19) What are minerals available only at one or two places in the world known as?** (A) Universal resources (B) Generally available resources (C) Rare resources (D) Solitary resources **20) Choose the correct option related to a 'Sanctuary'.** (A) There is complete ban on human activities (B) Human activities are permitted within certain limit (C) There is complete ban on animal grazing (D) There is no Sanctuary in Gujarat **21) Which wildlife has become extinct from Gujarat?** (A) Tiger (B) Gudhkhar (C) Bear (D) Leopard **22) Gujarat ranks first in the production of which of the following condiments and spices?** (A) Fenugreek (B) Coriander (C) Isabgul (D) Mustard **23) Which of the following is not a plantation crop?** (A) Rubber (B) Tea (C) Mustard (D) Coffee **24) Which of the following statements regarding Indian agriculture is not true?** (A) Coffee crop does not require direct sunlight (B) Coconut plantations are found in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu (C) Sugar and Khandsari is made from sugarcane (D) Gram, peas, barley are kharif crops **25) Match the crops to its producing state and choose the correct option.** | State | Crop | |---|---| | a) Himachal Pradesh | 1. Wheat | | b) Madhya Pradesh | 2. Mustard | | c) Rajasthan | 3. Corn | | d) Punjab | 4. Apples | (A) (a-1), (b-2), (c - 3), (d - 4) (B) (a - 4), (b - 3), (c - 2), (d - 1) (C) (a - 2), (b-1), (c - 4), (d - 3) (D) (a - 3), (b - 4), (c - 1), (d - 2) **26) Pick out the main source of water from the given options.** (A) Pond (B) Rain (C) Rivers (D) Lake **27) The rivers and its multi-purpose projects have been given below. Which of the following pair is not correct?** | Rivers | Project| |---|---| | A) Satluj | Bhakhra-Nangal | | B) Tapi | Ukai | | C) Mahanadi | Nagarjunasagar | | D) Sabarmati| Dharoi | **28) After arranging the following multi-purpose projects from North to South, which option seems to be correct?** (A) Chambal valley, Bhakhra-nangal, Narmada valley, Nagarjunasagar (B) Bhakhra-nangal, Nagarjunasagar, Narmada valley, Chambal valley (C) Nagarjunasagar, Narmada valley, Chambal valley, Bhakhra-nangal (D) Bhakhra-nangal, Chambal valley, Narmada valley, Nagarjunasagar **29) Which country ranks first in the production of mica?** (A) England (B) India (C) China (D) America **30) A school in Banaskantha wants to show a bio-gas plant to its student of Std.10. Which nearest place will the school select?** (A) Maithan (B) Undrel (C) Dantiwada (D) Dhuvaran **31) Which of the following cities is known as 'Silicon Valley'?** (A) Jaipur (B) Delhi (C) Nagpur (D) Bengaluru **32) Pick out the wrong pair related to Indian Textile industry.** (A) Silk Industry - Jammu & Kashmir (B) Jute textiles - Andhra Pradesh (C) Cotton Textiles - Haryana (D) Woollen Textiles - Punjab **33) Who am I? Identify me. "I am the longest railway route in India connecting Dibrugadh and Kanyakumari".** (A) Karnavati Express (B) Garib Rath Express (C) Yoga Express (D) Vivek Express **34) Which of these is the largest port in Gujarat?** (A) Verawal (B) Porbundar (C) Kandla (D) Hazira **35) National Highway No. 7 is the longest highway of the country. It extends from Varanasi to** (A) Kanyakumari (B) Chennai (C) Mumbai (D) Bengaluru **36) According to the World Bank Report 2004, what is the minimum per capita income (in dollars) for a country to be called a developing country.** (A) $480 (B) $ 735 (C) $ 250 (D) $ 580 **37) Mr. Kishan is discussing the features of various economic systems. One country has these features. Identify it.** *Rate of population growth is 2.5%* *Per capita income of The country is 500 dollars* *Contribution of agriculture in national income is 22%* *Technological development is not upto the mark* (A) Developing Economy (B) Developed Economy (C) Mixed Economy (D) Socialist Economy **38) In which year did the Indian government pass the Air Pollution Control Act?** (A) Year 1951 (B) Year 1961 (C) Year 1981 (D) Year 1991 **39) Where is the headquarters of the World Trade Organization (W.T.O.) located?** (A) London (B) Geneva (C) Kolkatta (D) New York **40) Which scheme has been started to connect women empowerment, skill development training, self-employment and market?** (A) Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Yojna (B) Mission Mangalam Yojna (C) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (D) Agro Business policy - 2016 **41) Read the following information carefully.** "A person who is not able to get two meals a day and is forced to live in shabby or slum areas : Their income is less than expected income and are generally illiterate." These people are included is which of the given categories? (A) Industrial unemployment (B) Farmer (C) Educated unemployment (D) These people are called poor and they live below the poverty line **42) 15th March is celebrated as which day in India?** (A) Consumer Right Day (B) World Consumer Day (C) Consumer Awareness Day (D) National Consumer Right Day **43) Which periodical is published for consumer education and awareness?** (A) Consumer awareness forum (B) Consumer education (C) Insight (D) Consumer Act **44) In consumer district forums, claims for compensation are filed. Specify the amount presently, claimed in this court by the consumer.** (A) Rs. 20 lakhs (B) Rs. 30 lakhs (C) Rs. 40 lakhs (D) Rs. 15 lakhs **45) Which Act has been implemented by the Government to keep the price level under control?** (A) Essential Commodities Act - 1981 (B) Essential Commodities Act - 1950 (C) Essential Commodities Act - 1955 (D) Essential Commodities Act - 1975 **46) Government decides the prices of which products?** (A) Vegetables (B) Medical treatment (C) Petro-diesel (D) Dining in hotel **47) For the security of women, which helpline has been started in Gujarat. Which of these is the helpline to help women suffering from various types of violence.** (A) 108 (B) 181 (C) 104 (D) 100 **48) Which year was celebrated as 'Women Empowerment Year' in India?** (A) 1975 (B) 2002 (C) 1985 (D) 1999 **49) Under which Article of the constitution has untouchability been eradicated?** (A) Article 17 (B) Article 46 (C) Article 25 (D) Article 29 **50) What are the castes included in the Article 342 called?** (A) Minorities (B) Schedule Caste (C) Baxi Panch (D) Schedule tribes ### Part - B **Time : 2 Hours** **Maximum Marks : 50** **Instructions:** 1. Write in a clear hand writing. 2. There are four sections in Part - B of the question paper and total 1 to 18 questions are there. 3. Q. 18 is Map Work. Blind candidates have separate questions; instead of the Map Work. 4. All the questions are compulsory. Internal options are given. 5. The numbers at right side represent the marks of the question. 6. Start new Section on new page. 7. Maintain sequence. ### Section - A 1. Explain the meaning of 'Culture'. [2] 2. "The Gupta period is known as the golden period of art". Explain this statement. OR Describe the drainage system of the Mohen-jo-Daro. [2] 3. Explain our role in the preservation of our heritage. [2] 4. State any four types of soil. [2] 5. State the remedies for forest conservation. [2] ### Section - B 6. Mention any four technological reforms in the field of agriculture. OR Explain the role of agriculture and its contribution towards Indian Economy. [2] 7. Agriculture in South India is done through ponds. Why? [2] 8. Copper was the first mineral used by man. What is its utility in human life? [2] 9. State the features of the Socialist system. [2] 10. What are the social effects of terrorism? [2] ### Section - C 11. Give information about Garba and Garbi of Gujarat. [3] 12. Discuss the Sun Temple of Konark. [3] 13. Write a short note on the iron and steel industry of India. [3] 14. Define unemployment. Explain the types of unemployment in detail. OR Explain the idea of World Labour Market. [3] 14. Many schemes have been introduced by the Gujarat government to give an equal status to women. Explain the same in detail. [3] ### Section - D 16. Explain the importance of Vastushastra with the reference to ancient India. [5] 17. State the main provisions for right to free and compulsory education. OR What do you understand by the term 'Corruption'? What are the measures to prevent it? [5] 18. Mark the following details at proper places in the map of India. (1) Bio-Reserve - Sundervan (2) A region producing groundnuts (3) A region producing Sugar (4) A region producing Mica (5) A waterway from Haldia to Allahabad [5] ### Only for Blind Candidates (1) In which state is the bio-reserve Sundervan located? (2) State any one state producing groundnuts. (3) State any one state producing Sugar. (4) Mention any one state producing Mica. (5) The waterway from Haldia to Allahabad passes through which two states? [5]