Class X (CBSE 2019) Social Science Delhi (Set-2)

General Instructions:

1. The question paper is divided into four sections. Section A, Section B, Section C and Section D.
2. The question paper has 26 questions in all.
3. All questions are compulsory.
4. Marks are indicated against each question.
5. Questions from serial number 1 to 7 are very short answer type questions. Each question carries 1 mark. Answers to these should not exceed 30 words.
6. Questions from serial number 8 to 18 are 3 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not exceed 80 words each.
7. Questions from serial number 19 to 25 are 5 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not exceed 100 words each.
8. Question number 26 is a map question of 5 marks with two parts – 26 A from History (2 marks) and 26 B from Geography (3 marks). After completion, attach the map inside your answer book.

Question 1

What may be a goal of landless rural labourers regarding their income?

OR

What may be a goal of prosperous farmer of Punjab?

Solution

Development goal for a landless rural labourer would be:

1. To be able to manage his basic necessities of life.
2. To get more days of work, better wages.
3. To be able to live a life with dignity.
4. To aspire to own a small piece of land.

OR

Development goals of the prosperous farmers from Punjab are: -

Low price food grains

Hardworking and Cheap Labour

High prices for their produce

Cheap inputs used in agriculture

Question 2

How is over irrigation responsible for land degradation in Punjab?

OR

How is cement industry responsible for land degradation?

Solution

Water is very important for the growth of plants but excessive irrigation of field leads to water logging of soil. Too much water is harmful for crop production because too much water in the soil inhibits the process of germination of seeds. It due to the reason that under these conditions the seeds do not get sufficient air to respire, the seeds do not get sufficient air to respire

You must have seen that potted plants do not grow well if they are given excess water. This is due to the reason that excess water affects soil aeration and hence plants roots do not grow properly. Thus, Overirrigation is a big problem.

OR

Mineral processing like grinding of limestone for cement industry, and calcite and soapstone for ceramic industries generates heavy amount of dust and releases it in the atmosphere. It later on settles down in the surrounding areas, affecting infiltration of water and crop cultivation.

Question 3

How had hand printing technology introduced in Japan?

OR

How had translation process of novels into regional languages helped to spread their popularity?

Solution

Print technology in Japan was started by the Buddhist missionaries from China around AD 768-770. The Buddhist Diamond Sutra was the oldest Japanese book printed in AD

1. It contained six sheets of texts and woodcut illustrations. Picture printing became