DCM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Model test paper Social sciences Class X MM: 80
Half-yearly Exam
1. Answer the following very short answer type
questions:-(1X7=7 )
1.
Define:
IMR.
2.
What
was the Temperance Movement?
3.
Who
was Martin Luther?
4.
What
is Gross sown area?
5.
Name
the mineral for which the Balaghat mines of Madhya Pradesh are famous for?
6.
What
was the civil rights movement?
7.
Define
the family laws.
2.
Answer the following short answer type questions :-( 3X11=33)
1. What different forms can caste take in
politics?
2. Why is agriculture called the mainstay
of Indian economy?
3. Differentiate between Stock and Reserve
resources.
4. “The real success of federalism in
India can be attributed to the nature of democratic politics in India”,
Explain how?
5. In what respect is the criterion used
by the UNDP for development different from the one used by the
World Bank?
6. Explain the objectives of implementing
NREGA 2005.
7. What is the basic idea behind the SHG’S
for the poor? Explain in your
own words.
8. Explain the role played by print in the
spread of protestant reformation.
9. What led to the expansion of Bombay’s
population in the mid 19th century?
10. “Print culture lead to women
empowerment,”Analyse the statement by
giving examples.
11. Why
the most of the films in Bombay were about the lives of migrants?
3.
Long answer type questions :-( 5X7=35)
1. Explain how the print culture assisted the
growth of Nationalism in India?
2. a)
Explain the social changes in London which led to the need for the underground
railway?(2)
b) Why
was the development of the underground railway criticized? (3)
3.
Explain the different types of power sharing arrangements in India?
4.
Explain the different Technological and Institutional reforms adopted by the
Indian government for the development of agriculture in India?
5.
Explain how the public sector can play a vital role in the development of our
country. Explain.
6.
Why did some people in 18th century Europe think that print culture
would bring enlightenment and end despotism?
7.
What is the criterion used by the World Bank in classifying different countries?
What are the limitations of this criterion, why?
4.
Locate the following places on the political map of India :-( 10X0.5=5)
1.
Rana Pratap Singh dam 2) Bailadilla 3) Raniganj
4) Digboi 5) Kaiga 6) Salal 7)
Narora 8) Durg 9) Bhakra Nangal Dam 10) Kalapakkam
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