(Download) CBSE Class-10 Sample Paper And Marking Scheme 2023-24 : Social Science

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(Download) CBSE Class-10 Sample Paper And Marking Scheme 2023-24 : (Social Science)

Class- X Social Science
Sample Question Paper 2023-24
Max. Marks: 80
Duration:3 hours

SECTION – A

1. Identify the correct option that describes the act given below.
i. The Act was passed by the Imperial Legislative Council.
ii. It gave power to the government to repress political activities.
iii. It empowered the government to detain political prisoners without trial.
Options:
a. Rowlatt Act
b. Vernacular Press Act
c. Government of India Act
d. Inland Emigration Act

2. Which place in India has an artificial lake to conserve water that dates to 11th century?
a. Delhi
b. Bhopal
c. Mumbai
d. Kolhapur

3. Read the data given below and answer the question.

Educational Achievement of Rural Population of Uttar Pradesh

Categery	Male	Female
Literacy rate for Rural Population	76%	54%
Literacy rate for Rural Children in age group 10-14 Years	90%	87%
Percentage of Rural Children aged 10-14 attending school	85%	82%

As per the data given above who has the least percentage of literacy rate in rural population?
a. Male
b. Children
c. Male& Female
d. Female

4. Which of the following options represent potential measures that can be taken to mitigate the threats posed on the tiger population and biodiversity?
i. Banning hunting, giving legal protection to their habitats, and restricting trade in wildlife
ii. Prohibiting the visit of public into forest area.
iii. Establishing wildlife sanctuaries and National Parks
iv. Converting forests into Reserved and Protected forests

Options:
a. Statement i and ii are correct.
b. Statement ii, iii & iv are correct
c. Statement ii is correct.
d. Statement (i), (iii) & (iv) are correct.

5. When many countries of Europe came together to form the European Union,______ was chosen as its headquarters.
a. Brussels
b. Paris
c. London
d. Zurich

6. Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes between Majoritarianism and Power sharing?
a. Majoritarianism emphasizes the dominance of the majority community, while Power sharing emphasizes the sharing of power among different groups.
b. Majoritarianism emphasizes the need for consensus building, while Power sharing emphasizes the exclusion of minority groups.
c. Majoritarianism emphasizes the importance of accommodating minority interests, while Power sharing emphasizes the need for majority rule.
d. Majoritarianism emphasizes the need for peaceful resolution of conflicts,while Power sharing emphasizes the use of force to impose the majority's will.