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Document Described : Social Science Question Paper, Jharkhand Question Paper

Social Science
Class X
Total No. of Questions : 24
Total No. of Pages : 24
Time : 3 Hours
Full Marks : 80
Pass Marks : 24

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS :
1. Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
2. This question paper consists of three Groups and all questions in all Groups are compulsory.
i) Group - A ( History ) — 20 Marks
ii) Group - B ( Geography ) — 28 Marks
iii) Group - C ( Economic & Social Development ) — 32 Marks
3. The figures in the margin indicate full marks of the questions.
4. Answers of the questions must be in the context of the instructions given therein.
5. Draw neat and clean diagrams wherever necessary.
6. Stencils or templates for drawing outline maps may be used wherever necessary.

Group – A : ( History )
Q. 1. What are the two main types of heritage ? ( Answer in 30 words ) 2
Q. 2. Where is the statue of Gomateshwar situated ? ( Answer in 30 words ) 2
Q. 3. Write a short note on colonial heritage. ( Answer in 60 – 80 words ) 4
Q. 4. Write a brief description on Indian Classical Music. ( Answer in 60– 80 words ) 4
OR
What kind of musical instrument is Sarangi ? Name the language in which
Valmiki composed the Ramayana. ( Answer in 60 – 80 words )
Q. 5. What is the role of people in the preservation of heritage ? Describe. ( Answer in 100 – 125 words ) 6
OR
Why is conservation of lakes and tanks necessary ? ( Answer in 100 – 125 words )
Q. 6. In the given outline map of India show the following temples : ( Use the given map on Page No. ..... ) 2
(a) Dilwara temple
(b) Kamakhya temple.

Group – B : ( Geography )
Q. 7. How is soil formed ? ( Answer in 30 words ) 2
Q. 8. What do you mean by transport ? ( Answer in 30 words ) 2
Q. 9. Why is railway so important now-a-days ? ( Answer in 30 words ) 2
Q. 10. Distinguish between Rabi and Kharif crops. ( Answer in 60–80 words ) 4
Q. 11. Distinguish between Natural gas and Bio-gas. ( Answer in 60 – 80 words ) 4
OR
Describe the method to control environmental degradation. ( Answer in 60 – 80 words )
Q. 12. Why is the iron and steel industry located in peninsular India only ? (Answer in 60 – 80 words) 4
Q. 13. Describe replenishable ground water resources of India. ( Answer in
100 – 125 words ) 6
Q. 14. (a) On the given outline map of India mark the following ( Use the map given on Page ...... ) : 2
(i) Area of Black Soil.
(ii) Mountainous Soil ( Arunachal Pradesh ).
(b) Study the given outline map of India and identify the features represented by A, B, C and D and write their correct names on the marked place on the map. ( Use the map given on Page ... ) 2

Class X ( Supplementory )
Social Science

Group – A : ( History )
Q. 1. Name the diagram which indicates the circle of seasons. ( Answer in 30 words ) 2
Q. 2. Write the names of two famous temples in Gupta period. ( Answer in 30 words ) 2
Q. 3. Write short notes on temple and mosque. ( Answer in 60 – 80 words ) 4
Q. 4. What kind of dance is Kathak ? Describe. ( Answer in 60– 80 words )4
OR
What is the progress of Music in Mughal period ? ( Answer in 60 – 80 words )
Q. 5. How can Non-Governmental Organisations help the Government in documenting the cultural heritage ? ( Answer in 100 – 125 words ) 6
OR
What are the efforts made for the preservation of natural heritage ? ( Answer in 100 – 125 words )
Q. 6. Show the following cave temples in the map of India: ( Use the map given on Page No. 9 ) 2
(a) Elephanta
(b) Mahabalipuram.

Group – B : ( Geography )
Q. 7. What are natural resources ? Give four examples.( Answer in 30 words )
Q. 8. Name two national waterways. ( Answer in 30 words ) 2
Q. 9. Write two seaports each situated in eastern and western coasts of India. ( Answer in 30 words ) 2
Q. 10. Describe the characteristics of Indian agriculture. ( Answer in 60–80 words ) 4