IQRA PUBLIC MODEL HIGH SCHOOL KALAROOS

GOLDEN TEST-24

CLASS:- 10TH Sub:- Social Science TIME:- 3 Hours Max.Marks:-80 Roll No______
Total No. of Questions:17

General Instructions
1.Ensure you thoroughly read all instructions and questions before starting the exam.
2.Answer all the questions within the given sections unless otherwise specified.
3.Allocate your time wisely to ensure that you can answer all questions within the allotted
time.
4.Write your answers neatly. Illegible handwriting may result in lost marks.
5.The marks for each question are indicated next to the question. Focus on answering higher-
mark questions thoroughly.
6.Any form of cheating, including copying from others or using unauthorized materials, will
result in disqualification.
7.If time permits, review your answers to ensure they are complete and correct before
submitting the paper.
8.Question number 17 is map question of 5 marks. Attach the filled-up map inside your answer
book.
SECTION - A
Q.No.1:- Objective type Questions (20 1) = 20 Marks
Do as directed:
(i) Treaty of Constantinople was signed in:
(A) 1830 (B) 1832 (C) 1834 (D) 1836
(ii) When did Napolean invade Italy?
(A) 1793 (B) 1795 (C) 1797 (D) 1799
(iii) In which country did Gandhiji first try Satyagraha?
(A) India (B) South Africa (C) Japan (D) Russia
(iv) Which Indian city is associated with Jallianwala Bagh Tragedy?
(A) Agra (B) Kanpur (C) Amritsar (D) Delhi
(v) Coffee cultivation is an example of ______ agriculture.
(vi) _______ was the Literary Journal of Cultural Congress.
(vii) Which one of the following is Kharif Crop?
(A) Wheat (B) Cotton (C) Jute (D) Rice
(viii) Banihal tunnel was constructed in 1960. (True/False)
(ix) Which of the following minerals is a fossil fuel?
(A) Barium (B) Coal (C) Zircon (D) Uranium
(x) Which mineral is also known as Black Gold?
(A) Petroleum (B) Coal (C) Bauxite (D) Mica
(xi) A Democracy is attentive to the needs of:
(A) Men (B) Women (C) People (D) Illiterate
(xii) _____ is the cheap center of cotton textile.
(xiii) A Democratic Government is a ______ Government?
(A) Powerful (B) Fruitful (C) Repressive (D) Legitimate
(xiv) Hari Parbat is situated in _______?
(A) Srinagar (B) Kupwara (C) Ganderbal (D) Leh
(xv) There are _______ number of Lok Sabha seats in UT of Jammu and Kashmir.
(xvi) MSME stands for __________.
(xvii) Rule of the people is known as ____________.
(xviii) How many years takes plastic for its decomposition?
(A) 200 years (B) About 400 years (C ) 100 years (D) About 300 years
(xiv) Manufacturing is a primary activity (True/False)
(xx) The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act 2019 came into effect on ________

SECTION-B
Short Answer Type Questions
NOTE: Answer to these questions should be 40 to 60 words each. (3 9) = 27 Marks
Q. No.2 . Why Indians were outraged by the Rowlatt Act?
Q. No.3. Discuss the Salt March to clear why it was an effective symbol of resistance against
Colonialism.
Q. No.4. What changes did Napolean introduce to make the administrative system more
efficient in the territories ruled by him?
Q. No.5. Explain the challenges faced by the political parties?
Q. No.6. Mention different aspects of life in which woman are discriminated in India?
Q. No.7. Describe the distribution of Coal in India?
Q. No.8. Distinguish between Kharif and Rabi crops?
Q. No.9. Name the four National Parties of India?
Q. No.10. A few subjects in various lists of Indian Constitution are given here. Group them
under the Union, State and Concurrent lists as provided in the table below:
(i) Defence
(ii) Police
(iii) Agriculture
(iv) Education
(v) Banking
(vi) Forests
(vii) Communications
(viii) Trade
(ix) Marriages
Union List State List Concurrent List

SECTION –C
Long Answer Type Questions
Note: Answer to these questions should be 100 to 130 words each. (5 ) = 30 Marks
Q.No.12.Briefly trace the process of German unification?
OR
Why did nationalist tensions emerge in Balkans?
Q.No.13. State one prudential reason and one moral reason for power sharing with an example
from the Indian context.
Q.No.14. Name the types of soils found in India. Discuss any one in detail.
Q.No.15. Write a short on Tourism Industry of Jammu and Kashmir?

Q. No.16. The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in 1440 revolutionized
the way information was shared. Before this, books were rare and costly, as they had to be
copied by hand. The printing press made it possible to produce books quickly and in large
quantities. This led to more people gaining access to knowledge, which was once reserved for
the wealthy and educated elite. As a result, literacy rates increased, and ideas spread rapidly,
shaping modern society in significant ways.
Questions:
1. Who invented the printing press?
2. How did the printing press change the production of books?
3. What was one major impact of the printing press on society?

SECTION-D
(Map based Question)

Q. No.17. (a) In an outline map of India locate and label the following seaports (Any three )
(i)Deendayal Port (ii)Mangalore (iii)Marmagao (iv)Mumbi (v)Kochchi
(b) On the outline map of the world shade and label any two non-federal countries.