Social Science_Board Paper_Class 10_All India_Set-1_2005
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Q1
Which are the two major fibre crops of India? Name the major producing State of each crop . 1+1=2 Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
The two major fiber crops of India are the Jute and Cotton. Jute – West Bengal Cotton – Gujarat and Maharashtra -
Q2
Write main features of dryland farming. Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
Dryland farming is an agricultural technique for cultivating land which receives littlerainfall .Winter wheat is the typical crop although skilled dryland farmers sometimes grow corn, beans or even watermelons. Successful dryland farming is possible with as little as 15 inches of precipitation a year, but much more successful with 20 inches or more. -
Q3
Why is animal husbandry very important for Indian farmers? Explain two points in this regard. Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
Animal husbandry means the domestication and breeding of the animals. In a country like India animal husbandry has huge importance as : 1. Animals for milk yielding. 2. Animals from which meat and eggs can be produced. -
Q4
Why is a dense network of railway transport found in North Indian Plains? Explain two reasons . Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
The northern plains of India have a huge amount of transport network because of various suitable factors available here. These are: 1. The northern plains of India have level area. So relief is the main feature for the railway development in the north plains of India. 2. In the north India a huge amount of population as well as industries are available, which are the main consumers of the railways. -
Q5
Study the table given below and answer the questions that follow: 1+1=2 NationalHighway No. Length (in km) Terminal Stations 2 5 7 15 1465 1533 2369 1526 Delhi-Kolkata Chennai-Jharpokhira(Orissa) varanasi-kanyakumari Pathankot-Samakhiali(Kuchchh) (8.1) Which is the longest National Highway? What is the general direction of this National Highway? (8.2) Name the terminal stations of National Highway No. 5. How far is Kolkata from Delhi by road route? Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
(A) That is national highway number 7 and its direction is north-south. (B) Chennai and Jharpokhira are the main terminal stations of the Highway No. 5 and the distance between Delhi to Kolkata is 1465 kilometers. -
Q6
"Skill development can reduce pressure of unemployment on the Indian economy." Justify this statement with examples . Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
Skilled labour can decrease the pressure of unemployment since:
1. Skilled labour can work more efficiently and lead to development that reduces the pressure of unemployment. 2. Skill development also helps in increasing the opportunities in different sectors. -
Q7
Give three ways in which India 's wealth was drained to Britain from 1757 to 1857. Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
Three ways in which India's wealth was drained by the British from 1757 to 1857 were: a) The British adopted a free trade policy in 1813 that opened Indian markets to all English traders. b) Through its political power it controlled the farmers' crop production. It then exported the raw material from India to feed British industries leaving very less raw material for Indian industries. c) The British also pressurised weavers and other craftsmen to produce things at a stipulated price. They also imposed heavy duties on Indian goods going out to England so at to make them expensive and loose their market in Britain. -
Q8
Mention the significance of our heritage during the colonial period. 1+1=2 Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
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Q9
Name any four national waterways of India . Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
The four major inland water ways of India are:
1.Ganga River between Allahabad and Haldia - N.W. No.1 2. Brahmputra River between Sandiya and Dhubri - N.W. No.2 3.
The West-Coast Canal in Kerala – N.W. No.3 4. Damodar Valley Corporation Canal -
Q10
What is meant by sustainable economic development? Give its main feature. Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
Sustainable development is a socio-ecological process that fulfils the human needs while maintaining the quality of the natural environment indefinitely.s It is based on the principles of social justice and equality. s It aims at fulfiling the human need along with environmental development.
