Social Science_Board Paper_Class 10_DELHI_Set-1_2016
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Q1
Name the Treaty of 1832 that recognized Greece as an independent nation.
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Treaty of Constantinople of 1832 recognized Greece as an independent nation.
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Q2
What was the result of the peace negotiation in Geneva that followed the French defeat in Vietnam?
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In the peace negotiations in Geneva that followed the French defeat, the Vietnamese were persuaded to accept the division of the country. North and South were split: Ho Chi Minh and the communists took power in the north while Bao Dai’s regime was put in power in the south.
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Q3
Why are there a wide range of colours, hardness, crystal forms, lustre and density found in minerals?
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A particular mineral that will be formed from a certain combination of elements depends upon the physical and chemical conditions under which the material forms. This, in turn, results in a wide range of colours, hardness, crystal forms, lustre and density that a particular mineral possesses.
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Q4
How are issue specific movements different from generic movements?
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Most of the movements are issue-specific movements that seek to achieve a single objective within a limited time frame. Others are more general or generic
movements that seek to achieve a broad goal in the very long term.
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Q5
Name any one political party that has national level political organization but not recognized as the national political party.
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Bahujan Samaj Party
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Q6
Which organisation led the protest against water privatisation in Bolivia?
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It was led by an organization called FEDECOR. This organization comprised local professionals, including engineers and environmentalists.
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Q7
Differentiate between investment and foreign investment.
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The money that is spent to buy assets such as land, building, machines and other equipment is called investment. Any investment flowing from one country to another is termed as foreign investment. Hence, the investment made by MNCs is called foreign investment.
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Q8
Suppose you have to buy a packed bottle for drinking water in your journey. Which logo will you like to see to be sure about its quality?
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One should look for the ISI logo on packed drinking water bottle before buying them. This mark is certified by the government and help consumer get assured quality while purchasing the goods and services.
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Q9
How do the deposits with banks become their source of income?
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Banks act as intermediaries between those who have surplus money (depositors) and who need money (borrowers). Banks accept money in form of deposits from depositors and provide interest on deposit. Simultaneously, they provide loan to those who need money (borrowers) and charge interest from them. Interest rate charged on loan is higher than the interest provided on deposits. The difference between what is charged from borrowers and what is paid to depositors is the main source of income for the banks.
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Q10
How had the female figures become an allegory of the nation during nineteenth century in Europe? Analyse.
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Artists in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries found a way out by personifying a nation. In other words, they represented a country as if it were a person. Nations were then portrayed as female figures. The female form that was chosen to personify the nation did not stand for any particular woman in real life; rather it sought to give the abstract idea of the nation a concrete form. That is, the female figure became an allegory of the nation.
