CBSE Set Q1 Social Science Sample Test Papers For Class 10th for students online

Q18)  Table: Production of fertilizers (in tonnes)

Study the table given above & answer the following questions:
Q18.1) The consumption of fertilizers per hectare has increased by how many times in 1988-89 in comparison to 1950-51 (Marks 1)
Q18.2) Mention the total quantity of fertilizers (including produced & imported) available to farmers during 1986-87. (Marks 1)

Note:-The following question is for Blind Candidates only in lieu of Q18.

Q18) Why is consumption of fertilizers per hectare in agriculture in India increasing year by year? Give two reasons for it. (Marks 2)

Q19)

Study the above bar diagram carefully & answer the following questions:
Q19.1) Name two countries where the average size of the landholdings is smaller than that of India. (Marks 1)
Q19.2) Compare & contrast merits & demerits of landholdings in India with that of France with reference to mechanisation in farming. (Marks 1)

Note:- The following question is for Blind candidates only in lieu of Q19.

Q19) Write two differences between intensive & extensive farming. (Marks 2)

Q20) Mention the location of India with reference to the Equator & the Prime Meridian. How is India's geographical location favourable for international trade? Give two points (Marks 1+2=3)

Q21) Explain 'natural ecosystem'. Why is any attempt to tamper with ecosystem frought with grave Risks? Mention two reasons. (Marks 1+2=3)

Q22) What is a 'follow land'? Mention two advantages of it to farmers. (Marks 1+2=3)

Q23) What type of climate would India have had, if the Arabian sea, the Bay of Bengal & the Himalayas had not been there? Explain it with reference to temperature & precipitation. (Marks 2+2=4)

Q24) Name the crop season in which rice (Paddy) is grown in India. Mention about climate, soil & two areas where rice is chiefly grown. (Marks 4)

Q25) Explain four points regarding modernisation in Indian Railways. (Marks 4)

Q26) "Coal is an exhaustible resource. There is a great need to conserve it". Suggest and explain five measures to reduce dependence on coal (Marks 5x1=5)

Q27) Distinguish, between Gross Domestic Product and Net Domestic Product. Mention one example (Marks 3)

Q28) Mention three goals given in the preamble of the Indian Constitution. How can 'social justice' be achieved ? (Marks 3)

Q29) Explain the importance of foreign trade in the economy of India. Mention four points (Marks 4)

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