Social Science_Board Paper_Class 10_All India_Set 2_2016
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Q1
Who was proclaimed German Emperor in a ceremony held at Versailles in January 1871?
Marks:1View AnswerAnswer:
King William I of Prussia was proclaimed as Emperor of Germany, in January 1871, in a ceremony at Versailles.
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Q2
What was the main aim of the Scholar Revolt of 1868?
Marks:1View AnswerAnswer:
The Scholars Revolt of 1868 was led by officials at the imperial court of Vietnam, who wanted to drive out Catholicism and French power from their country.
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Q3
How are `Gobar gas plants' beneficial to the farmers?
Marks:1View AnswerAnswer:
‘Gobar gas plants’ provide twin benefits to the farmer in the form of energy and improved quality of manure.
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Q4
Why do MNCs set up their offices and factories in those regions where they get cheap labour and other resources?
Marks:1View AnswerAnswer:
MNCs set up their offices and factories in those regions where they get cheap labour and other resources so that cost of production is low and MNCs can earn greater profits.
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Q5
If any damage is done to a consumer by a trader, under which consumer right one can move to consumer court to get compensation?
Marks:1View AnswerAnswer:
Consumers have the Right to seek redressal against unfair trade practices under which they can move to consumer court to get compensation if any damage is done to a consumer by a trader depending on the degree of damage.
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Q6
Distinguish between pressure groups and political parties by stating any one point of distinction.
Marks:1View AnswerAnswer:
Pressure groups are organisations that attempt to influence government policies. Pressure groups do not aim to directly control or share political power. On the other hand, political parties directly contest in elections to form government or to share political power.
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Q7
Why did India adopt multi-party system?
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India adopted for a multi-party system because this system allows a variety of interests and opinions to enjoy political representation.
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Q8
Name any two sectional interest groups.
Marks:1View AnswerAnswer:
Trade Unions and Business Associations are two sectional interest groups.
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Q9
Prove with an argument that there is a great need to expand formal sources of credit in rural India.
Marks:1View AnswerAnswer:
At present the formal sector meets only about half of the total credit needs of the rural people. The remaining credit needs are met from informal sources which exploit the rural households by charging hefty interest rates and following unfair means. Hence to benefit rural households from formal sector of credit the reach of formal sector credit needs to be increased and more formal sector banks and cooperative needs to open up in rural areas
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Q10
"Rules and regulations are required for the protection of the consumers in the market place." Justify the statement with arguments.
Marks:3View AnswerAnswer:
In market, producers are few and powerful whereas consumers are scattered and purchase goods in small amounts. This leads to situation where consumers get exploited. Hence, there is a need for rules and regulations to ensure protection for the consumers. For examples:
- When chemist sells expired medicine to patient, the patient’s situation may get even worse.
- Seller exploits consumer by selling defective electronic appliances which can adversely harm the consumers.
- By selling adulterated fruits, juice, milk etc., producers exploit consumers.
