10th Social Science Quarterly Exam 2024 - Original Question Paper with Solutions
District: Chennai | Medium: English
Part - I: Choose the best answer (14 × 1 = 14)
1) To which country did the first secretary general of league of Nations belong?
2) Which part of the world disliked dollar imperialism?
3) Where did the US drop its first atomic bomb?
4) i) Ramakrishna Mission was actively involved in social causes such as education health
ii) Ramakrishna established the Ramakrishna Mission
iii) Ramakrishna emphasized the spiritual union with god through ecstatic practices.
5) ________ is a line joining the places of equal rainfall
6) Which crop is called as "Golden Fibre" in India
7) The major import item of India is
8) ________ has the largest installation of wind turbines in India.
9) We borrowed the fundamental Duties from the
10) The Chief Justice and other Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by
11) The state council of Ministers is headed by
12) India's life expectancy at birth is ________ years
13) India signed the Dunkel proposal in
14) ________ revolution was born in India paving way for self sufficiency in food grain production.
Part - II (10 × 2 = 20)
Answer any 10 questions. Question No.28 is compulsory.
15) What do you know of trench warfare?
16) How did Great Depression impact on the Indian agriculture.
17) Name the Bretton woods Twins.
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- The World Bank (initially the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - IBRD)
18) Write a note on third world countries.
19) Write a note on reforms of Ramalinga Adigal.
- He founded the "Samarasa Suddha Sanmarga Satya Sangam" in 1865, advocating a casteless society.
- He established the "Satya Dharma Salai" in 1867 at Vadalur, a free food kitchen for all, irrespective of caste, to combat hunger.
- He condemned superstition, ritualism, and caste-based discrimination.
20) Write a short note on Decan plateau.
21) Mention the plantation crops of India.
- Tea
- Coffee
- Rubber
- Spices (like cardamom, pepper, cloves)
22) What is migration? State its types.
Types of Migration:
- Internal Migration: Movement within a country (e.g., rural to urban).
- International Migration: Movement from one country to another.
23) What are the classical languages in India?
- Tamil (declared in 2004)
- Sanskrit (declared in 2005)
- Telugu (declared in 2008)
- Kannada (declared in 2008)
- Malayalam (declared in 2013)
- Odia (declared in 2014)
24) How is president of India elected?
- Elected members of both houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha).
- Elected members of the Legislative Assemblies (Vidhan Sabhas) of all states and the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry.
25) What is Per Capita income?
Formula: Per Capita Income = National Income / Population.
26) Write some name of the nutrition programmes in TamilNadu.
- Puratchi Thalaivar M.G.R. Nutritious Meal Programme.
- Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme.
- Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Benefit Scheme.
- Amma Baby Care Kit Scheme.
27) List the factors affecting climate of India.
- Latitude
- Altitude (height above sea level)
- Distance from the Sea
- Monsoon Winds
- Relief Features (like the Himalayas and Western Ghats)
- Jet Streams
28) What is Equable Climate?
Part - III (10 × 5 = 50)
Answer any 10 questions. Question No.42 is compulsory.
32) Fill in the blanks
i) The secret state police in Nazi Germany was known as Gestapo.
ii) Oru paisa Tamilan was started by Iyothee Thass Pandithar.
iii) The longest dam in the world is Hirakud Dam (in Odisha, India).
iv) Coimbatore city is called as the Manchester of South India.
v) Governor of the state government surrender his resignation to the President.
33) a) Distinguish between:
i) Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats
| Feature | Western Ghats | Eastern Ghats |
|---|---|---|
| Continuity | Continuous range, can be crossed only through passes. | Discontinuous and irregular, dissected by rivers. |
| Elevation | Higher, average elevation is 900-1600 meters. | Lower, average elevation is 600 meters. |
| Rivers | Origin of major peninsular rivers like Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri. | Rivers like Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna flow through them to the Bay of Bengal. |
| Rainfall | Receives heavy orographic rainfall from the Southwest Monsoon. | Receives comparatively lower rainfall. |
ii) Agrobased industry and Mineral based industry
| Feature | Agro-based Industry | Mineral-based Industry |
|---|---|---|
| Raw Material | Uses agricultural products as raw materials. | Uses minerals and ores as raw materials. |
| Examples | Cotton textile industry, sugar industry, jute industry, food processing. | Iron and steel industry, cement industry, aluminum industry. |
| Location Factor | Often located near the source of raw materials (farms). | Often located near mining areas or ports for importing ores. |
33) b) Give Reason: Mountains are cooler than the plain.
- Decrease in Air Density: As altitude increases, the air becomes less dense. Thinner air is not able to absorb and retain heat as effectively as the dense air at sea level.
- Lapse Rate: For every 1000 meters increase in altitude, the temperature decreases by approximately 6.5°C. This is because the Earth's surface is heated by the sun's radiation, and this heat then warms the atmosphere from below. Places at higher altitudes are further away from this main source of heat.
- Therefore, even if they receive the same amount of direct sunlight, the surrounding air in mountainous regions remains much cooler than in the plains.
41) Draw a timeline for the following: Write any five important events between 1900-1940.
Timeline of Important Events (1900-1940)
- 1905: Partition of Bengal - A major political event by Lord Curzon that triggered widespread protests and the Swadeshi Movement.
- 1914: Outbreak of World War I - The start of the Great War, which had significant political and economic consequences for India.
- 1920: Launch of Non-Cooperation Movement - Mahatma Gandhi launched this first mass-based political movement against British rule.
- 1930: Dandi March (Salt Satyagraha) - A pivotal event in the Civil Disobedience Movement, where Gandhi marched to the sea to produce salt, defying the British salt tax.
- 1939: Outbreak of World War II - The beginning of the second global conflict, leading to the resignation of Congress ministries in India in protest of being included without consultation.
42) Mark the following places on the map of World.
1) England 2) Italy 3) Moscow 4) Hawai Island 5) Japan
- England: The largest country within the United Kingdom, an island in Northwestern Europe.
- Italy: A peninsula in Southern Europe, famous for its boot-like shape, extending into the Mediterranean Sea.
- Moscow: The capital city of Russia, located in the western part of the country.
- Hawaii Island: An archipelago of volcanic islands in the central Pacific Ocean, a state of the USA.
- Japan: An island country in East Asia, located in the Pacific Ocean.
Part - IV (2 × 8 = 16)
Answer the following questions.
43) a) Assess the structure and activities of UN. [or] b) Write about the distribution of Cotton textile industries in India.
b) Distribution of Cotton Textile Industries in India
The cotton textile industry is one of the oldest and most widespread industries in India. Initially, it was concentrated in the cotton-growing belts of Maharashtra and Gujarat, but has now become decentralized and spread across various states.
Key States and Centers:
- Maharashtra: Mumbai is known as the 'Manchester of India' and is the most important center. Other major centers include Sholapur, Pune, Kolhapur, and Nagpur. The state has favourable humid climate, proximity to ports for import/export, and a large market.
- Gujarat: Ahmedabad is called the 'Manchester of the East' or 'Boston of India'. It is the second-largest center after Mumbai. Other centers are Vadodara, Surat, and Rajkot. Proximity to cotton-growing areas and a strong entrepreneurial base are key factors.
- Tamil Nadu: Coimbatore is the most important center in the state, known as the 'Manchester of South India'. It specializes in spinning and yarn production. Other centers include Tirupur (the knitwear capital), Salem, Madurai, and Chennai.
- Uttar Pradesh: Kanpur is a major center in North India. Other important centers are Modinagar, Moradabad, and Agra. The industry here caters to the large population of the Gangetic plain.
- West Bengal: The industry is centered around Kolkata-Howrah. Proximity to the port, coal fields for power, and a large local market are advantages.
- Other States: The industry is also present in states like Karnataka (Bengaluru, Hubli), Madhya Pradesh (Indore, Gwalior), and Punjab (Ludhiana, Amritsar).
Factors for Decentralization: The decentralization of the cotton textile industry is due to factors like the development of hydroelectric power, a good transport network, and government policies promoting industrial dispersal to reduce regional imbalances.
44) Mark the following places on the given outline map of India.
- Delhi: The national capital.
- Mumbai: Capital of Maharashtra, a major port, and financial hub.
- Chennai: Capital of Tamil Nadu, a major port on the east coast.
- Kolkata: Capital of West Bengal, a major port on the River Hooghly.
- River Ganga: The major river of the North Indian Plain.
- Himalayas: The mountain range in the north of India.
- Western Ghats: The mountain range along the west coast.
- Deccan Plateau: The large plateau in southern India.