Social Science Class - X 
Sample Paper1996 (Part - III)

Section A - HISTORY

 What were the two major factors for the rise of imperialism in modern world? (Marks 2)

Note : The following question is in lieu of question no.10 for Blind Candidates only.

 How did Sir Syed Ahmad Khan seek to improve the status of Muslim Women?

OR

What where the main factors which led to the collapse of Imperialism after the Second world was?(Marks 3)

Section B- GEOGRAPHY

Describe any three important advantages of a multipurpose project. (Marks 3)

 Why is the distribution of rainfall in India uneven? Give four reasons. (Marks 4)

Why is it necessary to expand white revolution in the country? Explain any four reasons (Marks 4)

Section C- CIVICS

 Analyse any three reasons for the development of regionalism in India. (Marks 3)

Write any three main characteristics of election system in India. (Marks 3)

Section D - ECONOMICS

Give two reasons why cottage industries be encouraged in India. (Marks 2)

Section A - HISTORY

Evaluate any four clauses of the Treaty of Versailles.

OR 

Mention any four causes for the failure of League of Nations. (Marks 4)

 Explain the main features of the National Movement from 1942 - 1947.

OR

What were the main cause of the failure of the Revolt of 1857? (Marks 6)

Section B - GEOGRAPHY

Describe any three contributions of Nagarjuna Sagar project in the development of the country. (Marks 3)

How is south - west monsoon different from the north - east monsoon? Write any four differences (Marks 4)

Why is it necessary to expand Green Revolution in Other parts of the country? Give 4 reasons (Marks 4)

Section C - CIVICS

'India is a secular state'. Give any two arguments in support of this statement. (Marks 2)

Mention any three major functions of the opposition which are different from that of the Ruling Party (Marks 3