Students must start practicing the questions from CBSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Social Science with Solutions Set 6 are designed as per the revised syllabus.
CBSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Social Science Set 6 with Solutions
Time : 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions
- Question paper comprises five Sections – A, B, C, D and E. There are 37 questions in the question paper. All questions are compulsory.
- Section A – From question 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
- Section B – Question no.21 to 24 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2 marks each, Answer to each question should not exceed 40 words.
- Section C contains Q.25 to Q. 29 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words.
- Section D – Question no. 30 to 33 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words.
- Section E – Questions no. from 34 to 36 are case based questions with three sub questions and are of 4 marks each.
- Section F – Question no. 37 is map based, carrying 5 marks with two parts. 37a from History (2 marks) and 37b from Geography (3 marks).
- There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions have to be attempted.
- In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.
Section A
Section A consists of 20 questions of 1 mark each
Question 1.
Three sisters Yashi, Stuti and It went to watch the movie RRR. The movie RRR was based on two real-life freedom fighters,
Ahuri Sitharama Raju and Kumuram Bhecm. As a student of social science, you are familiar with the bravery of Ahuri Sitharama Raju. This freedom fighter was a tribal leader belonging to which state of India?
(a) Odisha
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Maharashtra
Answer:
(b) Andhra Pradesh
Question 2.
Which of the following options are correct regarding the various developments which happened in the wake of the fleeing of Louis Philippe in the year 1848? (1)
I. National Assembly was proclaimed a republic.
II. National workshops were set up to provide employment.
III. Suffrage to all women.
IV. Right to work was guaranteed.
Codes
(a) I, II, and IV
(b) II and III
(c) Only III
(d) III and IV
Answer:
(a) I, II, and IV
Question 3.
Following image represents the Republic of France and became popular in 1850. Identify the given image by choosing the correct option. (1)
(a) Caricature of Otto van Bismarck
(b) Picture of Germania
(c) Postage Stamp with a picture of Marianne
(d) A poster oí Marianne
Answer:
(c) Postage Stamp with a picture of Marianne
Question 4.
At which of the following places, a children’s press was set up in 1857?
(a) England
(b) Spain
(c) France
(d) China
Answer:
(c) France
Question 5.
Arrange the following in chronological order. (1)
I. Print culture created the conditions for the French Revolution
II. Martin Luther’s writing led to the beginning of the Protestant Reformation
III. Menocchio re-interpreted the message of the Bible
IV. Johannes Gutenberg invented the Printing Press
Codes
(a) IV, III, II, I
(b) I, IV, III, II
(c) I, II, III, IV
(d) IV, II, III, I
Answer:
(d) IV, II, III, I
Question 6.
The secondary sector is also known as this sector produces useful items from natural products. (1)
(a) manufacturing
(b) construction
(c) building
(d) making
Answer:
(a) manufacturing
Question 7.
Identify the crop with the help of given clues. (1)
These crops are sown in winter from October to December and harvested in summer from April to June. Examples of these crops include wheat, barley, etc.
(a) Rabi crops
(b) Kharil crops
(c) Zaid crops
(d) Cash crops
Answer:
(a) Rabi crops
Question 8.
Four students named Ansh, Shikha, Kabir, and Joseph were given the task to write any one feature of alluvial soil on a blackboard. (1)
I. Shikha wrote that alluvial soil is described on the basis of age. The older alluvial soil, further away from the rivers is known as bangar; whereas the newer soil near the rivers is known as khadar.
II. Joseph wrote that alluvial soil is found in the plateau areas of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh, as well as in the Godavari and Krishna valleys.
III. Ansh wrote that alluvial soil is also known as transported soil, as it has been transported by the rivers to its current location.
IV. Kabir wrote that alluvial soil is made up of fine clayey material with a high moisture retention capacity. Suppose you are a social science teacher.
Which among the following students has answered the question incorrectly?
(a) Ansh and Shikha
(b) Kabir and Joseph
(c) Only Joseph
(d) Ansh and Kabir
Answer:
(b) Kabir and Joseph
Question 9.
In what sense federations are contrasted with unitary form of government? Identify the correct option.
(a) Powers in the federations arc not concentrated in single hands but distributed among the units.
(b) In a federation, the Central Government can pass orders to the provincial or local Government in an effective manner as
compared to Unitaty Government.
(c) In a federation, State Governments are answerable to the Central Government for every decision.
(d) In a federation, State Government’s wet-s are in the hands of Central Government.
Answer:
(a) Powers in the federations arc not concentrated in single hands but distributed among the units.
Question 10.
There are two statements marked as
Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes given below. (1)
Assertion (A) Constitutional provisions are necessary for the success of federalism.
Reason (R) The spirit of federalism, respect for diversity and desire for living together became a shared ideal in our country.
Codes
(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.
Question 11.
Which of the following statements are correct pertaining to the tenure of Panchayat? (1)
I. The tenure of Panchayat shall be for five years from the date of its first meeting.
II. The tenure of Panchayat shall be for five years from the date of declaration of election results.
III. The tenure of Panchayat shall be for five years from the date of taking oath of office by the elected members.
IV. The tenure of Panchayat shall be for five years from the date of notification for the conduct of elections to the Panchayat.
Codes
(a) Only I
(b) Both I and II
(c) Both II and III
(d) Only IV
Answer:
(a) Only I
Question 12.
Consider the following statements with respect to residuary subjects and select the answer using the codes given below. (1
I. It includes subjects of national importance.
II. These subjects came up after the Constitution came into effect.
III. Only Union Government has the power to legislate on these subjects.
Codes
(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) Both II and III
(d) All of these
Answer:
(c) Both II and III
Question 13.
Mr N Khan holds a significant position in the Municipal Corporation Office of Meerut. He presides over the meetings of Municipal Corporations of his city. With regard to your knowledge, Mr N Khan is a ………………… .(1)
(a) Magistrate
(b) Deputy mayor
(c) Block development officer
(d) Mayor
Answer:
(d) Mayor
Question 14.
Least expectation from democracy is that
(a) it cannot accommodate various social life. (1)
(b) it should produce a harmonious social life.
(c) it develops procedures to conduct competition.
(d) it reduces the possibility of violent tensions.
Answer:
(a) it cannot accommodate various social life.
Question 15.
Read the data given in the following table and answer the given question. (1)
Which country has more equitable distribution of income?
(a) Country A
(b) Country B
(c) Country C
(d) Both Countr A’ and ‘Country B’
Answer:
(a) Country A
Question 16.
Consider the following statements. (1)
I. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of a country is the sum of the value of all final goods and services produced in all the
three sectors in a particular year.
II. Those goods and services that are used for further production or processing are called final goods.
III. The task of estimating the GDP in India is undertaken by the Statement Government Ministry.
IV. Those goods and services that are directly consumed by the consumers and are not meant for further production or processing are called intermediary goods. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
Codes
(a) II and III
(b) Only II
(c) I and III
(d) II, III, and IV
Answer:
(d) II, III, and IV
Question 17.
A big land owner named Rahul has purchased farm machinery worth ₹ 10 lakhs to mechanise his farms. 20 small labourers
and their families working in his farms arc dissatisfied with this decision. Analyse the information to choose the suitable option
from the given options. (1)
(a) Income is an inadequate measure of development.
(b) India has low HDI ranking.
(c) Development goals differ according to situations.
(d) Total income is more suitable for comparison.
Answer:
(c) Development goals differ according to situations.
Question 18.
A man works an a corn farm, although he doesn’t do a lot of manual labour. Everyday, he works solely on the farm. What kind of employment is this an example of?
(a) Disguised Employment
(b) Seasonal Employment
(c) Over Employment
(d) Cyclical Employment.
Answer:
(b) Seasonal Employment
Question 19.
Identify the sector with the help of clues given below. (1)
It covers those enterprises where workers are given regular employment. It is generally registered by government. In this sector, workers get benefits like provident funds, medical leaves, etc.
(a) Organised sector
(b) Unorganised sector
(c) Public sector
(d) Private sector
Answer:
(a) Organised sector
Question 20.
Arrange the following in a chronological order.
I. Interest rate of loan is 8.5% per annum
II. Shyam applies for a credit
III. Bank agrees to keep cold storage receipt as collateral
IV. Terms of credit is signed by Shvain
Codes
(a) IV, III, I, II
(b) III, IV, I, II
(c) II, I, III, IV
(d) II, IV, III, I
Answer:
(b) III, IV, I, II
Section B
Section B consists of 4 questions of 2 marks each
Question 21.
Study the map thoroughly and mention any one major dam which is situated in the highlighted Indian state. (2)
Answer:
The Hirakud dam is on the Mahanadi River. The darn is located in the Sambalpur district of Odisha. The construction of the darn began in 1947 and it was completed in 1957.
Question 22.
What was the reason behind the launhing of a new economic policy by the Indan Government in the year 1991?
Answer:
The reason behind the launching of New Economic Policy 1991 was to reduce inflation rates and build up adequate reserves for foreign money to increase its economic growth rate The major aim is to plunge the Indian Economy into the globalisation arena and provide it with a new direction in the market.
Question 23.
Write down three types of political party systems.
Answer:
Broadly, political party system can be divided into following three categories
- One-Party System In this party system, only one party is allowed to control and run the government.
- Two-Party System In this party system, two parties have a serious chance to win a majority and form government.
- Multi-Party System In this party system, more than two political parties conduct elections to gain power.
Question 24.
What led to the withdrawal of the Non-Cooperation Movement by Mahatma Gandhi? (2)
Or
What was the Poona Pact? (2)
Answer:
Gandhiji decided to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement because the movement took a violent turn at Chauri Chaura, Uttar Pradesh where the people set on fire a Police Station in which 22-23 policemen were burnt alive in 1922. Gandhiji wanted to stop violence at any cost.
Or
The Poona Pact was signed between Mahatma Gandhi and BR Ambedkar in September 1932 to resolve the issue of separate electorates for Dalits. It gave the depressed classes reserved seats in provincial and central legislative councils, but they were to be voted in by the general electorate.
Section C
Section C consists of 5 questions of 3 marks each
Question 25.
By giving three examples justify that India has land under a variety of relief features. (3)
Answer:
India has land under a variety of relief features. In India. 30 percent area are mountainous. 27 per cent are plateaus and 43 per cent are plains. al of these have specific advantages to be utilised, Examples of India’s land under a variety of relief features
are
(i) Mountains are source to many streams and rivers some of them are perennial. These regions have very high potential for hydroelectricity productions, etc, and are also good tourism destinations.
(ii) Plateaus are mostly laden with minerals, fossil fuels and forest, etc so they are economically more viable.
(iii) Plains are most important land resource for humans beings. These are fertile and most of the food crops are grown here. They are also useful for the development of factories. roads, etc.
Question 26.
Study the pie chart given above and answer the following question.
The rural households are dependent on which source of credit on a large scale? Also, state the reason behind your answer. (1+2)
Answer:
The rural households are dependent on informal sources of credit on a large scale. This is because of following reasons
- There is limited availability of banks in rural areas which increases dependence on informal sources of credit as they are easily available in rural areas.
- Bank loans require proper documentation and collatera which is rarely available with poor households.
- Rural people lack collateral that prevents them from getting bank loans As the banks are formal sources of credit which requires a collateral for loans
Question 27.
Why the Salt March was an effective symbol of resistance against colonialism? Give reasons. (3)
Answer:
The Salt March was an effective symbol of resistance against colonialism because
- It was the first time that the Indian leaders decided to violate laws. People were now asked not only to refuse cooperation with the British, but also to break colonial laws.
- Thousands of Indians in different parts of the country broke the salt law, manufactured salt and demonstrated in front of government salt factones. due to these developments, the colonial government began arresting the Congress leaders. This led to violent clashes in many places.
The Outcome of this movement was the Gandhi-Irwin Pact which was signed by Gandhiji with Lord Irwin on 5th March 1931. By this pact, Gandhiji consented to participate in a Round Table Conference in London and the government agreed to release the political prisoners.
Question 28.
Which sector usually provides maximum number of employment opportunities in urban centers? Why is it so? (3)
Answer:
Tertiary sector provides usually maximum number of employment opportunities in urban centers. Reasons for providing such a huge number of employment in this sector are given below
- The tertiary sector provides essential services like banking, healthcare and education, Developments in agriculture and industry have led the requirement of services like transport, storage, trade. etc.
- When income levels rise, people start demanding more services like shopping malls, tourism, professional training, etc. This increases the demand for such services, especially in urban centres.
- Due to westernization, the needs of people keep changing from time to time, which increases demands of various goods and services. Thus, to meet these demands, the tertiary sector is continuously expanding its area by providing jobs to people
Question 29.
State the advantages of local self-government. (3)
Or
Which is the highest tier of the Panchayati Raj? Explain its composition. (1+2)
Answer:
The advantages of local self-government are
- Constitutional status for local self-government has helped to deepen democracy in our country. It has increased womens representation and voice in our democracy.
- Local people have better knowledge of problems in their localities.
- Local people have better ideas on where to spend money and how to tackle things more efficiently.
- It allows people to participate directly in decision-making.
- The highest tier of the Panchayati Raj System in rural areas is the Zilla Parishad, The Zilla Parishad coordinates the activities of all the Block Samitis in the whole district
The composition of ZiBa Parishad is
(i) All the Panchayat Samitis or MandaIs in a district together constitute the Zilla Parishad.
(ii) Members of the Lok Sabha and MLAs of the district and some other officials of other district-level bodies are also its members,
(iii) Zilla Parishad Chairperson is the political head of the Zilla Parishad.
Section D
Section D consists of 4 questions of 5 marks each
Question 30.
How did the Belgians resolve the ethnic conflict? (5)
Or
Explain five differences between the democracies in Belgium and Sri Lanka. (5)
Answer:
The Belgians resolved the ethnic conflict between 1970 and 1993 in the following ways
- They amended their Constitution four times, to work out an arrangement that would enable everyone to live together within the same country.
- Belgian Constitution prescribes that the number of Dutch and French-speaking ministers shall be equal in the Central Government No single community can make decisions unilaterally.
- The State Governments are not subordinate to the Central Government. Many powers of the Central Government have been given to State Governments.
A third type of government i.e. ‘Community Government has the power regarding cultural, educational, and language-related issues which can help the Belgians to resolve ethnic conflict. These divisions of governments in Belgium have worked well. They helped to avoid civic strife between the two major communities and a possible division of the country on linguistic lines.
Brussels was chosen as the headquarters of European Union due to the successful Belgian model to tackle ethnic conflict.
Or,
Five differences between the democracies in Belgium and Sri Lanka were as follows
Basis | Democracies in Belgium | Democracies In Sri Lanka |
Different Policies Followed | Belgium produced ideal example of a democratic system It adopted the policy of accommodation of social and ethnics divisions. | Sri Lanka also adopted a democratic system. but followed majoritarian policies. |
Power Sharing | Under the Belgium model of democracy, power was shared among two ethnic groups. | Sri Lanka favoured the interests of the majority Sinhala community only. |
Equality | In Belgium, both the groups had equal share in working of government | In Sri Lanka, the minority community was isolated. |
Maintenance of Political stability and unity | To maintain political Stability and unity in Belgium, equal representation was provided to both the groups. Community governments of both the ethnic groups also existed at the local level. | In Sri Lanka, there was no such arrangement. |
Flexibility | In Belgium, the Constitution was amended four times before arriving at a final draft to prevent civil strife. | In Sri Lanka, majoritarianism led to Civil War for twenty years. |
Question 31.
Explain the term ‘Conserytism’ with special reference to Europe. (5)
Or
Analyse the measures and practices introduced by the French revolutionaries to create a sense of collective identity amongst
the French people. (5)
Answer:
Conservatism was a political philosophy that stressed the importance of tradition, established institutions and customs, and preferred gradual development to quick change. After the defeat of Napoleon in 1815, European governments were driven by conservatism.
Conservatives were people who believed that established traditional institutions of state and society like the monarchy church, social hierarchies, property, and the family should be preserved. But after the rule of Napoleon, the basic ideas of conservatism were changed. Most conservatives did not want to return to the society of pre-revolutionary days. They realised that the changes initiated by Napoleon strengthened the traditional institutions like the monarchy in reality.
They understood that a modem army, an efficient bureaucracy, a dynamic economy. the abolition of feudalism and serfdom could strengthen the autocratic monarchies in Europe. Thus, the conservatives of that time accepted the changes which were in favour of their interests.
Or
Some of the measures and practices introduced by the French revolutionaries to create a sense of collective identify among the French people were as follows
- Union of People The idea of la patrie (the fatherland) and le citoyen (the citizen) emphasized the idea of united people enjoying equal rights under a Constitution.
- New Flag A new French flag, the tricolour, was chosen to replace the former royal standard.
- National Assembly The Estates General was elected by the active citizens and renamed as the National Assembly.
- Patriots Honoured New hymns were composed, oaths taken and martyrs commemorated in the name of the nation.
- Centralised Administration A centralised administrative system was put in place and it formulated uniform laws for all citizens within its territory.
Question 32.
“Railways are the lifelines of the country” Comment. (5)
Or
In India, roads are classified in different classes according to their capacity. State different types of roads in brief. (5)
Answer:
It is true that railways are the lifelines of the country. It can be understood through the following points
Employment Railways create many opportunities of employment in India. Lakhs of skilled and unskilled people are employed in operating the railway functions.
Encouragement to Tourism The connectivity of always to various tourist spots gives encouragement to tourism industry. Thus, it boosts national economy.
Cover Long Distance Railways can carry goods and passengers over very long distance Thus, cover different parts of India.
Helpful during Calamities During natural calamities, railways help the stranded people to reach the relief centers. These are helpful during famines by carrying food grains from surplus to affected areas.
Strategic Importance Railways are useful for internal security of the country and also carry the defence material to various regions during external threats.
Or
In India, roads are classified in Six classes according to her capacity as given below
(i) Golden Quadrilateral Super Highways This super highway links India’s four largest metropolitan cities, i.e. Delhi-Kolkata
Chennai-Mumbai. North-South and East-West corridors are part of this. These highways reduce time artistic distance between megacities.
(ii) National Highways These are primary road systems that link important parts of the country.
(iii) State Highways These roads ink a state capital with its district headquarters These are constructed by State Public Works Department.
(iv) District Roads These roads connect the district headquarters with other places of The district.
(v) Rural Roads These roads, also known as other roads. link rural areas and villages with towns.
(vi) Border Roads These roads are constructed along the lnternaíional border of India by Border Road Organisation. It has improved accessibility in areas of difficult terrain.
Question 33.
What do you mean by Self Help Groups? Mention its features. (5)
Or
Ajeet is a fanner who took a loan from a moneylender. Identify the source of loan. How can the formal sector loans be
made beneficial for poor farmers and workers? (5)
Answer:
Self Help Groups are small groups that usually consist of people sharing a common local area and a common type 0f work or financial condition. The idea behind its formation is to encourage people to do savings and thereby increase their opportunities for earnings.
The features of the SHGs
- SHGs typically Consist of 15-20 members and each member is required to save and pool in their resources.
- The SHGs are constituted to provide loans to its members at a reasonable rate.
- After one or two year and with regular savings, the group is eligible to take loans from banks.
- SHGs seek loans from banks for its members collectively and meet the needs of buying assets, machinery, raw materials, and construction Of repair.
- SHGs also meet regularly to discuss and act on various social issues like dowry, domestic violence child marriage, health, nutrition, etc.
Or
- The source of loan for Ajeet is informal sector loan.
- The means to make formal sector loan beneficial for poor farmers and workers are
- The formal sector hke banks and cooperatives should lend more to poor people and workers, particularly in rural areas
- The formal sector should provide cheap and affordable credit to the poor people so that repayment is easy.
- Formal sector should work out other ways of arranging collateral from the poor people.
- By providing linkage between Self Help Groups and banks. formal sector of credit can be increased.
Section E
Section E consists of 3 Case-based questions of 4 marks each
Question 34.
Read the given extract and answer the following questions.
Arguments about democracy tend to be very passionate. This is how it should be, for democracy appeals to some of our deep
values These debates cannot be resolved in a simple manner. But some debates about democracy can and should be resolved by
referring to some facts and figures. The debate about the economic outcomes of democracy is one such debate. Over the
years, many students of democracy have gathered careful evidence to see what the relationship of democracy with economic
growth and economic in equalities.
A particular study shows that on an average dictatorial regimes have had a slightly better record of economic growth. But when we compare their record only in poor countries, there is virtually no difference. While another study’ shows that within democracies there can be very high degree of inequalities. In democratic countries like South Africa and Brazil, the top 20 percent people take away more than 60 percent of the national income, leaving less than 3 percent for the bottom 20 percent population. Countries like Denmark and Hungary are much better in this respect.
On can easily infer that there is often in equality of opportunities available to the poorer sections.
(i) Which type of outcomes of democracy can be resolved with the help of facts or figures analysis? (1)
(ii) Benefits of higher national income are enjoyed by a small proportion of its population while a larger proportion has to settle with the remaining small portion of the national income. What is strongly indicated by this fact? (1)
(iii) Differentiate between democracy and dictatorship form of government. (2)
Answer:
(i) The economic outcomes of democracy can be resolved with the help of facts or figure analysis.
(ii) The given fact indicates that poorer sections are often ridden with unequal opportunities.
(iii) The differences between democracy and dictatorship form of government are
Democracy | Dictatorship |
In a democratic form of government the head of the countries is elected by the people in the form of votes through a general election. | In a dictatorship form of government the sole authority lies with one individual and no institution can keep a check over his powers. |
The political control is provided through after completed of a fixed tenure. | elections didn’t take place in such forms of government as it restricts political parties and associations. |
Question 35.
Read the given extract and answer the following questions.
Planning is the widely accepted strategy for judicious use of resources. It has importance in a country like India, which has enormous diversity in the availability of resources. There are regions which are rich in certain types of resources, but are deficient in some other resources. There are some regions which can be considered self-sufficient in terms of the availability of resources and there are some regions which have acute shortages of some vital resources. For example, the states of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh are rich in minerals and coal deposits. Arunachal Pradesh has abundance of water resources but lacks in infrastructural development.
(i) State how the optimum utilisation of resources can be done by planning. (1)
(ii) Evaluate the necessity of planning in India. (2)
(iii) Give two examples of resource availability in India. (1)
Answer:
(i) As planning involves identification and quantification of resources. so the optimum utilisation of resources can be done by pia1nng through knowing the exact quantities of resources available and ways can be developed to use them properly.
(ii) Planning is necessary in ¡ndia due to two reasons.
They ate
- There are ‘Atkins which are rich in certain types of resours. but are deficient in some other resources
- There are some regions which can be considered self-sufficient in terms of the availability of resources, and there are some regions which have acute shortage of some vital resources
(iii) India has resource availability which can be seen by following examples The states of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh are rich in minerals and coal deposits. Arunachal Pradesh has an abundance of water resources.
Question 36.
Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow.
Mahatma Gandhi found in salt a powerful symbol that could unite the nation. On 31st January, 1930, he sent a letter to Viceroy
Irwin stating eleven demands. Some of these were of general interest; others were specific demands of different classes, from
industrialists to peasants. The idea was to make the demands wide-ranging so that all classes within Indian society could identify with them and everyone could be brought together in a united campaign. The most stirring of all was the demand to abolish the salt tax. Salt was something consumed by the rich and the poor alike, and it was one of the most essential items of focus. The tax on salt and the government monopoly over its production, Mahatma Gandhi declared, revealed the most oppressive face of British rule.
Mahatma Gandhi’s letter was, in a way, an ultimatum. If the demands were not fulfilled by list March, the letter stated, the
Congress would launch a Civil Disobedience campaign. Irwin was unwilling to negotiate. So, Mahatma Gandhi started his famous Salt March accompanied by 7 of his trusted volunteers. The march was over 240 miles, from Gandhiji’s ashram in Sabarmati to the Gujarati coastal town of Dandi.
(i) Why salt was chosen as a symbol of protest? Why Civil Disobedience Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi’? (1+1)
(ii) Describe briefly about the Salt or Dandi March undertaken by Mahatma Gandhi. (2)
Answer:
(i) Gandhij choose salt as a symbol of protest as it was an indispensable commodity for every household and due to imposition of existing high duty on ¡t, excessive economic burden was laid on the common people. Civil Disobedience Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi because Viceroy Lord Irwin ignored the eleven demands presented by Gandhi ji including the abolition of Sail Law. Thus, this marked the beginning of Civil Disobedience Movement with Gandhiji’s Salt March.
(ii) Gandhiji started the Salt March from his ashram in Sabarrnati to the coastal town of Dandi which was over 240 miles. He was accompanied by 78 of his trusted volunteers and the march continued till 24 days. During the March, Gandhiji explained the people regarding the Swaraj and urged them to defy the British laws, On reaching Dandi, he broke the Salt Law manufacturing salt by boiling the seawater.
Section F
Section F consists of Map based questions of 5 marks
Question 37.
(a) Two places A and B are marked on the given outline map of India. Identify them and write their correct names on the lines
drawn near them. (2)
A. The place associated with the Jallianwala Bagh incident.
B. The place where the December 1920 session of the Indian National Congress took place.
(b) On the outline map of India, mark and locate any three of the following with suitable symbols. (3)
(i) An airport
(ii) A software technology park
(iii) A dam
(iv) A seaport in Goa
Answer: