Class X (CBSE 2019) Social Science Abroad (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

Explain the meaning of 'Currency'.

OR

Explain the reason for necessity of supervision by the Reserve Bank of India of formal sources of loans.

Solution

Any form of money that is approved by the government and used by public for trading is known as currency. It can be soft money in the form of rupees or hard money in the form of coins. Every country has its own currency. For example, currency of India is Rupees.

OR

The RBI monitors that the banks actually maintain the cash balance. The RBI sees that the banks give loan not just to profit-making businesses and traders but also to small cultivators, small-

scale industries, small borrowers, etc. Periodically, banks have to submit information to the RBI on how much they are lending, to whom, at what interest rate, etc.

Question 2

Which type of soil is most suitable for growing the crop of cashew nut?

OR

Which type of soil in India is most widespread and important?

Solution

Sandy soil or sandy-loamy soil is best suited for the cultivation of cashew nuts.

OR

Alluvial soil is the most important soil of India because it is highly fertile soil, it is rich in humus, it is found in northern plains like Punjab, UP, etc. And is ideal for cultivating sugarcane, wheat, etc.

Question 3

Why had some parents kept novels away from their children's reach during 19th century in India?

OR

Why had Englishmen demanded a clamp down on the 'Vernacular Press' in the 19th century?

Solution

Novels contained even some bold subjects which were considered unsuitable for children.

OR

Enraged Englishman demanded a clamp down on the 'native' press because they did not want another revolt to occur like the revolt of 1857. The vernacular press became assertively nationalist and circulated anti colonial views among the common masses. Hence restrictions were imposed on the vernacular press so that it cannot produce editorials or articles that goes against the British.

Question 4

Name the country where the Constitution was amended four times to accommodate the regional differences and cultural diversities.

Solution

INDIA

Question 5