Social Science_Board Paper_Class 10_All India_Set-3_2004
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Q1
Compare the diagrams showing land use pattern of
India and answer the questions that follow : 1+1=2 INDIA
LAND USE 1950-51 AND 1998-99
1950-51
(8.1) Which is the most satisfying feature of our present land use pattern?
(8.2) Give one reason for it. Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
8.1 It is the development of the land under forests.
8.2 In the year 1950-51 the land under forests was less (14%) but in the period of 1998-99 it increased into 22%. A big country needs at least 33% land under forests and India is now heading towards the target percentage. -
Q2
Describe the characteristics of temples and architecture of the Pallavas. Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
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Q3
Mention two main features of Mughal architecture during the period of Shahjahan. Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
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Q4
Mention two main causes of price rise in India. Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
Two causes of price rise are as given below: (i) More income and less supply – When people earn more income the demand for goods and services also increases. If this increase is not met by increase in supply of goods and services, there is shortage. This increases the price of goods and services. (ii) Increase in the cost of production – When the cost of production increases due to the increase in the prices of raw materials, the increased cost is added to the existing price levels. -
Q5
Explain two characteristics of capitalist or free market economy. Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
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Q6
Mention any two steps taken to remove the social inequalities among the citizens belonging to weaker sections.Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
Two steps taken to remove social inequalities among the citizens belonging to weaker sections are: (i) Enactment of special laws such as Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955, SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. (ii) Reservations in many fields like politics, jobs and educational institutions. -
Q7
Explain two characteristics of terrorism.Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
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Q8
Explain two principles of Panchsheel as agreed byChina and India in 1954. Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
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Q9
Giving a suitable example, explain the meaning of resource development. 1+1=2 Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
Some natural resources can not be used directly. There is a need to develop them for human use and this process is called resource development. For instance, minerals can't be used by humans as available under the earth and need to be processed before use. -
Q10
What is multipurpose river valley project? State any two purposes which are fulfilled by a river valley project.1+1=2 Marks:2View AnswerAnswer:
Multipurpose river valley projects are made to fulfill various objectives from the single project over a river valley. The purpose of the multipurpose river valley projects are: (i) To control flood (ii) Check soil erosion
