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Model Paper 5 · CBSE STD 10 (CBSE - English Medium). 20 questions.

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MCQ 11 Mark
Read the information given below and select the correct option It is a festival season two months from now and the shoe manufacturer, Rahim, has received an order from a large trader in town for 3,000 pairs of shoes to be delivered in a month's time. To complete production on time. Rahim has to hire a few more workers for stitching and pasting work. He has to purchase raw materials To meet these expenses. Rahim obtains loans from two sources. First, he asks the leather supplier to supply leather now and promises to pay him later. Second, he obtains a loan in cash from the large trader as an advance payment for 1000 pairs of shoes with a promise to deliver the whole order by the end of the month. At the end of the month, Rahim is able to deliver the order, make a good profit, and repay the money that he had borrowed. Which situation best describes the above case?
  • A
    Demand Draft facility
  • B
    Cheque facility of Bank
  • C
    Credit Situation.
  • D
    Activities of Self Help Groups
Answer
(c) Credit Situation
Explanation:
In this case, Rahim obtains credit to meet the working capital needs of production. The credit helps him to meet the ongoing expenses of production, complete production on time, and thereby increase his earnings. Credit therefore plays a vital and positive role in this situation
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MCQ 21 Mark
Which of the following is True?
  • A
    Opposing parties is equal to political parties
  • B
    Democracy is equal to political parties
  • C
    Democracy is not equal to political parties
  • D
    Democracy is equal to Ruling parties
Answer
(b) Democracy is equal to political parties
Explanation:
For most ordinary citizens, democracy is equal to political parties.
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MCQ 31 Mark
The Census of India records the religion of each and every Indian after every:
  • A
    fifteen years
  • B
    five years
  • C
    ten years
  • D
    two years
Answer
(c) ten years
Explanation:
The Census of India records the religion of each and every Indian after every ten years. The person who fills the Census form visits every household and records the religion of each member of that household exactly the way each person describes it. If someone says she has 'no religion or that he is an 'atheist', this is exactly how it is recorded.
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MCQ 41 Mark
Which of the following statements will be considered to call a party system a multiparty system?
Statement i: There are several parties competing for power.
Statement ii: More than two parties have a reasonable chance of coming to power
Statement iii: Only the two main parties have a serious chance of winning a majority.
Statement iv: The government is always formed by various parties coming together in a coalition.
  • A
    Statement i, ii and iii are right.
  • B
    Statement i and is are right.
  • C
    Statement iii is right.
  • D
    Only statement iv is right
Answer
(b) Statement i and ii are right.
Explanation:
If several parties compete for power, and more than two parties have a reasonable chance of coming to power either on their own strength or in alliance with others, we call it a multiparty system. In this system, the government is formed by various parties coming together in a coalition when no party gets a clear majority.
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MCQ 51 Mark
X provided his friend with clues regarding the right kind of soil for growing cashe
nut. Which of the following clues from X would be most helpful in determining the
ideal type of soil?
Clues:
i. It is the result of intense leaching due to heavy rain
ii. It is well-known for its capacity to hold moisture.
iii. It turns yellow when it is hydrated.
iv. It is rich in kankur and bhangar nodules.
  • A
    Clue ii and iii
  • B
    Clue i
  • C
    Clue iii and iv
  • D
    Clue ii
Answer
(b) Clue i
Explanation: Red laterite soils in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala are more suitable for crops like cashew nut. This soil is the result of intense leaching due to heavy rain.
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MCQ 61 Mark
Consider the statements given below and choose the correct answer
Statement I: Printed books at first did not resemble the written manuscripts in
appearance and layout.
Statement II: The new technology did not entirely displace the existing art of producing books by hand.
  • A
    Both (i) & (ii) are correct
  • B
    Statement (i) is correct and (ii) is incorrect
  • C
    Both (i) & (ii) are incorrect
  • D
    Statement (i) is incorrect and (ii) is correct
Answer
(d) Statement (1) is incorrect and (ii) is correct
Explanation: The printed books at first closely resembled the written manuscripts in appearance and layout.
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MCQ 71 Mark
In a rural village in India. Radha, a farmer, cultivated cotton on her farmland. relying on natural factors like rainfall and sunshine. She sold the harvested cotton to Ramesh, a skilled weaver, who transformed the cotton fibers into beautiful fabrics. The journey from the agricultural sector activity of cotton cultivation to the manufacturing sector activity of textile manufacturing showcases the interconnectedness of these sectors in the Indian economy. Which sector involves the transformation of natural products into other forms through manufacturing processes?
  • A
    Primary sector
  • B
    Quaternary sector
  • C
    Secondary sector
  • D
    Tertiary sector
Answer
(c) Secondary sector
Explanation: The secondary sector covers activities in which natural products are changed into other forms through ways of manufacturing that we associate with industrial activity. It is the next step after the primary.
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MCQ 81 Mark
Arrange the following statements in sequential order
i. i. Simon Commission arrived in India.
ii. ii. Mahatma Gandhi decided to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement
iii. iii. Mahatma Gandhi sent a letter to Viceroy Irwin stating eleven demands
iv. iv. Under the presidency of Jawaharlal Nehru, the Lahore Congress formalised the demand of 'Purna Swaraj' or full independence for India
  • A
    iv. iii, ii, i
  • B
    ii. i, iii, iv
  • C
    iii. iv. i, ii
  • D
    ii. i. iv. iii
Answer
(d) ii, i, iv, iii
Explanation:
ii. In February 1922, Mahatma Gandhi decided to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement
i. Simon Commission arrived in India in 1928
iv. In December 1929, under the presidency of Jawaharlal Nehru, the Lahore Congress formalised the demand of 'Purna Swaraj or full independence for India iii. On 31 January 1930, he sent a letter to Viceroy Irwin stating eleven demands
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MCQ 91 Mark
What was the rate of economic growth for poor countries under democracy in 1950-2000?
  • A
    $4.34 \%$
  • B
    $4.28 \%$
  • C
    $3.95 \%$
  • D
    $4.42 \%$
Answer
(b) $4.28 \%$
Explanation:
The rate of economic growth for poor countries in under democracy in 1950-2000 was $4.28 \%$.
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MCQ 101 Mark
Evaluate the impact of policy change that took place in India around 1991 by identifying the appropriate statements among the following options:
i. Indian producers were allowed to compete with producers around the globe.
ii. Barriers on foreign trade and foreign investment were removed to a large extent.
iii. Foreign companies were allowed to set up factories and offices in India.
iv. Businesses were allowed to make decisions freely about what they wished to import or export.
  • A
    Statements i and ii are appropriate
  • B
    Statements i, ii and iii are appropriate
  • C
    Only statement iv is appropriate
  • D
    All the statements are appropriate.
Answer
(d) All the statements are appropriate.
Explanation:
All the statements are appropriate.
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MCQ 111 Mark
Study the picture and answer the question that follows:
Image

The above postage stamp of 1850 representing the Republic of France had which figure on them?
  • A
    Marianne
  • B
    Clement Ader
  • C
    Nicolas Appert
  • D
    Andre-Marie Ampere
Answer
(a) Marianne
Explanation:
Marianne is a popular Christian name, which underlined the idea of a people's nation. Her characteristics were drawn from those of Liberty and the Republic - the red cap, the tricolour, the cockade. Statues of Marianne were erected in public squares to remind the public of the national symbol of unity and to persuade them to identify with it. Marianne images were marked on coins and stamps as well.
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MCQ 121 Mark
Which one of the following options prove that India is a quasi-federal state?
i. More powers with Centre
ii. Residuary subjects with Centre
iii. Equal subjects with Centre and States
iv. Currency and Railways with Centre
  • A
    i, ii and iv
  • B
    i, iii and iv
  • C
    i, ii and iii
  • D
    ii, iii and iv
Answer
(a) i, ii and iv
Explanation:
India being a quasi-federal state is evident in the fact that it allocates more powers to the Centre than to the states, retains residuary subjects with the Centre, and maintains control over currency and railways, which are essential aspects of governance, showcasing a strong central authority within its federal structure.
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MCQ 131 Mark
In one of the small villages, a farmer borrows money from the village moneylender at a high monthly interest rate but is not able to repay it back. Next, he borrows it from a bank at a lower interest rate. Gradually he earns and pays back the loan to the moneylender and the bank.
Which of the following best describes the role of the bank in this credit situation?
  • A
    The bank facilitates a debt-trap situation.
  • B
    The bank ensures a fair exchange of goods.
  • C
    The bank saves the farmer from debt-trap.
  • D
    The bank acts as a cooperative lender.
Answer
(c) The bank saves the farmer from debt-trap.
Explanation:
The bank saves the farmer from debt-trap.
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MCQ 141 Mark
Assertion (A): If democracies are expected to produce good governments, then is it not fair to expect that they would also produce development.
Reason (R): Evidence shows that in practice, many democracies did not fulfil this expectation.
  • A
    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • B
    Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  • C
    A is true but R is false.
  • D
    A is false but R is true.
Answer
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true. While it is fair to expect democracies to produce development, the reason provided does not adequately explain why many democracies have not fulfilled this expectation.
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MCQ 151 Mark
Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes the prudential and moral reasons for power sharing?
  • A
    Prudential reasons emphasize the unity of the nation, while moral reasons prioritize the exercise of power by the minority.
  • B
    Prudential reasons argue for the legitimacy of a government through citizen participation, while moral reasons highlight the negative consequences of power sharing.
  • C
    Prudential reasons advocate for imposing the will of the majority community, while moral reasons highlight the oppressive nature of power sharing.
  • D
    Prudential reasons focus on reducing social conflict and ensuring political stability, while moral reasons emphasize the value of power sharing in a democratic system.
Answer
(d) Prudential reasons focus on reducing social conflict and ensuring political stability, while moral reasons emphasize the value of power sharing in a democratic system.
Explanation:
The first set of reasons, referred to as prudential reasons, highlight the benefits of power sharing in terms of reducing conflict between social groups, avoiding violence and political instability, and preserving the stability of the political order. These reasons focus on practical outcomes and the well-being of the society as a whole. On the other hand, the second set of reasons, referred to as moral reasons, emphasize the fundamental principles of democracy. They highlight that power sharing is the very spirit of democracy, involving the inclusion of those affected by power and allowing citizens to participate in decision- making. These moral reasons emphasize the intrinsic value and legitimacy of power sharing in a democratic system.
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MCQ 161 Mark
Which of the following is a subject of the Union List?
  • A
    Education
  • B
    Defence
  • C
    Trade
  • D
    Agriculture
Answer
(b) Defence
Explanation:
The Union List in India consists of subjects on which only the central government has the authority to make laws. Defence is one such subject that falls under the exclusive jurisdiction of the central government.
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MCQ 171 Mark
The government planned to initiate a comprehensive land development programme. Which of the following options can be considered a relevant step in this context?
i. Providing loan facilities to the farmers at lower rates of interest.
ii. Provision for crop insurance against untoward incidents.
iii. Providing special weather bulletins and agricultural reports.
iv. Promoting zamindari system in the rural areas.
  • A
    Statement ii, iii & iv are correct.
  • B
    Statement i, ii, & iii are correct.
  • C
    Statement i and ii are correct.
  • D
    Statement ii is correct.
Answer
(c) Statement i and ii are correct.
Explanation:
In the 1980s and 1990s, a comprehensive land development programme was initiated, which included both institutional and technical reforms. Provision for crop insurance against drought, flood, cyclone, fire and disease, establishment of Grameen banks, cooperative societies and banks for providing loan facilities to the farmers at lower rates of interest were some important steps in this direction.
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MCQ 181 Mark
Some comparative Data on Haryana, Kerala and Bihar
StateInfant Mortality Rate (per thousand person)Literacy Rate %Net Attendance Ratio (per 100 person)
Haryana308261
Kerala79483
Bihar326243
How much is the Net Absence Ratio of Haryana? Choose the appropriate option from the following:
  • A
    38
  • B
    39
  • C
    27
  • D
    18
Answer
(b) 39
Explanation: 39
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MCQ 191 Mark
The moment we speak of water shortages, we immediately associate it with regions having:
  • A
    high rainfall or those that are drought-prone
  • B
    low temperature or those that are abundance water
  • C
    low rainfall or those that are drought-prone
  • D
    heavy temperature and heavy rainfall
Answer
(c) low rainfall or those that are drought-prone
Explanation:
The moment we speak of water shortages, we immediately associate it with regions having low rainfall or those that are drought-prone.
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MCQ 201 Mark
The Swaraj Party was formed by:
  • A
    Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru
  • B
    B.R Ambedkar and Subash Chandra Bose
  • C
    Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose
  • D
    C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru
Answer
(d) C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru
Explanation:
C. R. Das and Motilal Nehru formed the Swaraj Party within the Congress to argue for a return to council politics. But younger leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhash Chandra Bose pressed for more radical mass agitation and for full independence.
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