CBSE Set Qa1 Social Science Sample Test Papers For Class 10th for students online
Social
Science Class - X (CBSE)
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Section A - HISTORY
Q1) Give two main features of
communism. (Marks 2)
Ans1) Communism believed in the abolition of private property &
profit motive. It believes that the state should provide work to each &
every individual, their motto being - from each according to his capacity to
each according to his needs.
Q2) Mention two important
effects of imperialism on Africa in the 19th century. (Marks 2)
Ans2) Imperialism had bad effects on Africa.
(1) Slave trade started by which people were bought & sold to other
countries at cheap rates & were made to work like slaves in fields &
mines (of America).
(2) There was also a regular exploitation of the natural resources of Africa.
Raw materials like rubber, timber, ivory etc. were taken out of Africa in great
quantities. Even mineral resources like gold, diamonds, uranium etc. were fully
exploited for the benefit of the imperialist countries.
Q3) Mention two main
characteristics of Fascism. (Marks 2)
Ans3) Fascism has no specific theory because it emerged as a socio -
economic & political programme.
(1) Totalitarian State - Fascist support the Hegalian idea that the state is the
march of god on earth. It accepts the idealistic version of the state &
gives no rights to the individuals against the state. It supports corporate
state.
(2) Hero Worship & faith in elites - Fascism gives utmost regard to the
leaders who are worshipped as heroes. They are above criticism & their
achievements are publicised. The fascist do not accept the natural equality
among men.
Q4) State two main reasons
for launching the non-cooperation movement. (Marks 2)
Ans4) The launching of Non-cooperation movement amounted to the
proclamation of war, with a difference that this war was non-violent. The major
reasons for launching the non-cooperation movement were:-
(1) The Indians had helped the British in the war efforts with both men &
money with the hope of getting responsible government in return. But the
Montague - Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 proved inadequate & unsatisfactory.
Thus there was widespread agitation against these reforms.
(2) The Rowlatt Act (1919) of the British gave them the power to arrest &
detain suspected persons without trial. This led to a wave of anger throughout
the country. A protest meeting against the act was organised at Jalliawala Bagh
in Amritsar where thousands of people were killed in firing. Marshall law was
proclaimed in Punjab & inhuman atrocities were committed. Gandhi thus
started the non-cooperation movement to correct these wrongs of the government.
Q5) Do you agree with the
view that the Treaty of Versailles had the germs of the second world war. Give
evidence to support your answer. (Marks 4)
Ans5) The treaty of Versailles, by which World War I came to an end was
completely based on injustice. It was harsh & was a dictated peace &
Germany was forced to sign it. The war guilt clause of the Treaty held Germany
responsible for the war & all the damages done. She had to cede many of her
territories & all her colonies were forcibly taken away from her. She was
divided into two parts for the benefit of Poland. Her economy was ruined but
still she was burdened with a huge war indemnity which she could never pay.
Moreover her military power was reduced considerably.
The treatment meted out to Germany was based on the spirit of revenge. It was
not based on the fourteen points of President Wilson of America. Consequently,
this treaty created anger in the minds of the Germans. It was a black spot for
them & they wanted to wash it. This could never be done without armaments.
Thus when Hitler came to power, the only thing he had in mind was to restore the
lost pride of Germany which he did by undermining the Treaty of Versailles. When
the attitude was difficult for Britain & France to take any longer, it led
to the Second world War.
OR
What were the causes of the rise of Nazism?
Ans. Nazism was the German version of Fascism. The main reasons for its
emergence is Germany were the following:-
(1) Treaty of Versailles - The humiliating Treaty of Versailles had created a
feeling of dissatisfaction among the people of Germany. They looked down upon
the Weimer Republic which had signed such a disgraceful treaty. The Republic was
regarded as a symbol of national disgrace. Germany wanted to establish her old
prestige. Hitler promised to repudiate the Treaty of Versailles & restore
the lost glory of Germany. Hence, he had a mass following.
(2) Economic Crises - Germany had to face a great economic crises after the
First world war. She suffered heavy losses in life & property. After the war
many soldiers became unemployed. Trade & commerce was also ruined. In 1929,
there was a great slump in Europe. It affected Germany also. There was
widespread unemployment & starvation. The Republic failed to do anything
about it. Hitler took advantage of the situation & people had put their
faith in a brilliant leader like him who had promised them a new world.
(3) Party strife's - There were a number of parties in Germany namely Social
Democrats, Nationalists, Royalists & Communists. The period from 1919-1933
was a period of party-strife in the history of German Republic when each party
tried to gain power. This weakened the Republic & the Nazis gained a good
chance to snatch power with a promise of providing a stable government.
(4) Charisma - Hitler possessed a very influential & charming personality.
He was a first rate orator. His speeches were very - effective & has a great
logic in them. Naturally, the people began to have a blind faith in him &
started regarding him as a great leader.
Q 6) What were the
significant changes in the soviet union after the death of Stalin?(Marks 4)
Ans. 6) After the death of Stalin, Khrushchev became the First Secretary
of the Communist Party in 1953 & in 1958 he also became the Prime Minister.
However, this did not establish a dictatorial rule & the Party & the
Government were now controlled by collective leadership.
(1) the policy of large scale repression was ended. Thousands of people who had
been charged with all kinds of offences against the state & had been sent to
labour shops & prisons were released & rehabilitated.
(2) Restrictions continued to be imposed on civil liberties, on publications, on
travel abroad & many repressive measures continued to be resorted to. The
system of repression began to be fully demolished & a truly democratic
system established only in 1985 when Mikhail Gorbachev was elected the leader of
the party.
(3) There was a shift in foreign policy as the emphasis was now on 'peaceful
coexistence' between countries following different social, economic &
political systems.
(4) Soviet Union did not cease her efforts at building an arsenal of destructive
weapons to match those of the US even though it went on making proposals for
nuclear as well as general & complete disarmament. She did, however, take
many unilateral decisions. For e.g. She declared that she would never use the
nuclear weapons first & she appealed to the US to make a similar commitment.
OR
What were the major factors for the emergence of the USA as a
major World Power?
Ans. USA emerged as a super power after the Second World War. It is clear from
the following account.
(1) Possession of Atom Bomb - USA was the only country which possessed the
atomic bomb by the end of the Second World War. The destruction & havoc
caused by the atom bomb was clear for everyone to see. It raised the prestige of
USA in the World order & the balance of power shifted in her favour.
(2) England & France were earlier considered as the superpowers, but during
the second world war, their economy was ruined. USA was not very active during
the initial years of war. Moreover, no war was fought on her land. Therefore,
she was economically & militarily more strong than other countries.
(3) USA further strengthened her position by concluding military alliances like
NATO, SEATO & CENTO etc. with many countries of the world.
(4) After the second world war, vast resources were made available to the space
research programme. The US made a great achievement when two US astronauts
landed & walked on the surface of the moon in 1969.
Q7) What were the main
features of British Education Policy in India in the 19th century?
Ans7) Ans. 7 The British education policy in India suffered from
several shortcomings namely : -
(1) Main emphasis on the study of English literature and language - The English
wanted the Indians to learn their language so that communication becomes easy
and they could take care of the clerical work. They thought that as a result of
the learning of English, the Indian people would easily accept the British rule.
But such a policy led to the neglect of the Indian languages which were left to
the individual efforts of the people themselves.
(2) Lack of funds - The English were more interested in exploiting the resources
of India rather than spending anything on the welfare of the people. Hence, the
amount that they spent on the promotion of education in India was too meagre to
benefit the people.
(3) Neglect of the women's education - No funds were set aside for the education
of women, as women's education had no utility for the English. On the other
hand, they were afraid of hurting the sentiments of the Indian people as the
conservative Indian opinion was against giving any education to their women
folk.
(4) Neglect of Scientific and Technical Education - The English Government never
paid any attention towards imparting scientific and technical education. By
1857, only 3 Medical Colleges and one Engineering College was opened. Admission
to these colleges was open only for the Europeans, as such the Indians were
almost neglected.
OR
How did the Press help in the spread of new ideas and
strengthening of national consciousness among Indians? (Marks 4)
Ans. The Indian press played an important role in arousing the feelings of
patriotism and national consciousness. Many newspapers were published in
different parts of the country such as the Amrit Bazar Patrika, the Hindu, the
Patriot the Maratha, the Kesari, the Azad, the Indian Mirror, the Tribune, the
Advocate, the Kohinoor, etc. They not only criticized the unjust policies of the
government but also played a vital role in infusing political ideas, patriotic
sentiments and rousing political consciousness among the people. The newspapers
also propagated the case for social reforms. They voiced the Indian opinion and
instilled in them the national consciousness. Press provided a form for
expressions of public opinion on matter of public interest.
Q 8) "The Spanish Civil
War proved like a dress rehearsal for the Second World War." Justify.
Ans8) The Spanish Civil war broke out in 1936 when a section of army
under General France revoled against the Republican Government of Spain
comprising of the socialists, communists and other democratic and anti-fascist
parties. Italy & Germany helped the rebels openly by supplying arms and
troops. The German aircrafts conducted air-raids on Spanish towns and villages .
None of the big powers except Soviet Union came to help the Republican
Government.
However thouands of anti-fascist volunteers including famous writers and artists
from all over the world supported the cause of the `Republicans'. The battle in
Spain assumed an international significance as it was increasingly realised that
the victory of jascism in Spain would encourage more fascist aggressions. It
became more like an international protest against the fascist aggression. The
sacrifice of their lives by thousands of non-spaniards in Spain in the cause of
freedom and democracy is one of the finest examples of the internationalism in
history.
OR
Assess the causes of success of national struggle in West
Africa after the Second World War. (Marks 6)
Ans. The main countries in West Africa to gain independent after the second
world war among others were Ghana & Guinea. There was the resurgence of the
national movement in Africa & the disintegration of the colonial rule in
Africa began after the Second World War. The national struggle for freedom in
North & West Africa was the consequence of the growth of nationalism. It was
also the result of the increasing resentment against the exploitation &
oppression by the colonial countries. The Second World War had weakened the
forces of imperialism. The imperialist countries had suffered defeat is Europe
during the Second World War. The colonialism in Asia had almost collapsed after
the Second world War which also had a tremendous impact on freedom movement in
West Africa. The question of Africa's freedom become one of the major issues in
the world.
All these factors led to the success of national struggle in West Africa after
the Second World War.
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