Students must start practicing the questions from CBSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Social Science with Solutions Set 7 are designed as per the revised syllabus.
CBSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Social Science Set 7 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 S 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.
Why did most ‘conservative regimes’ impose censorship laws to control printed material associated with the French Revolution in 1815? Identify the appropriate reason from the following options. (1)
(a) Because conservative regimes were autocratic and wanted to preserve traditional institutions like church, monarchy and social hierarchies.
(b) Because freedom of press would lead to wide circulation of revolutionary ideas.
(c) Because conservative regimes were against the liberal notions.
(d) Both (a) and (b)
Answer:
(d) Both (a) and (b)
Question 2.
Which of the following options is correct about Giuseppe Garibaldi? (1)
I. He was the Chief Minister of Italy.
II. He was the King of Sardinia-Piedmont.
III. He was a revolutionary who established Young Italy and Young Europe secret societies.
IV. He was a freedom fighter who helped Cavour to unify Italy.
Codes
(a) Only I
(b) Both I and II
(c) Both III and IV
(d) Only IV
Answer:
(d) Only IV
Question 3.
Following image depicts the fear of repression which drove many liberal nationalists underground. Which of the following events is marked as per the given image? Identify. (1)
(a) Signing of Treat of Vienna
(b) Founding of Young Europe in Berne, 1833
(c) Giuseppe Mazzini unifying Italy
(d) William I unifying Germany
Answer:
(b) Founding of Young Europe in Berne, 1833.
Question 4.
Alka, the high school teacher of Rampus school was taking the history viva of her students. One of her students was giving a
viva on the topic of print culture and the modern world. He presented four major points on the topic allotted to him. But Alka
immediately realised that the information given by her student was somewhat incorrect. Among the following major points, Identify the incorrect statements presented by the student in class. (1)
I. Woodblock print only came to Europe after 1295.
II. Martin Luther was in favour of print and spoke out in praise of it.
III. The Roman Catholic Church began keeping an Index of Prohibited Books from the mid-17th century.
IV. Bal Gangadhar Tilak said the fight for Swaraj is a fight for liberty of speech, liberty of the press and freedom of association.
Codes
(a) I and II
(b) I and IV
(c) I, II, and III
(d) III and IV
Answer:
(d) III and IV
Question 5.
Arrange the following nationalist events in a chronological order. (1)
I. Uttar Pradesh peasants organised by Ram Chandra.
II. Gandhiji organised Satyagraha in Kheda district of Gujarat.
III. Non-Cooperation and Khilafat Movement launched.
IV Gandhiji travelled to Champaran to inspire peasants against the oppressive plantation system.
Codes
(a) I, II, III, IV
(b) III, I, II. IV
(c) II, IV III, I
(d) IV, II, I, III
Answer:
(d) IV, II, I, III
Question 6.
Consider the following statements regarding pulses as a crop and select the correct answer using the codes given below. (1)
I. Pulses are grown both in Kharif and Rabi crops.
II. Pulses require intensive and excessive irrigation facilities.
III. Pulses are grown in rotation to replenish fertility of the soil.
IV Pnlses are leguminous crops.
Codes
(a) Both I and II
(b) Only II
(c) I, III, and IV
(d) Both III and IV
Answer:
(c) I, III, and IV
Question 7.
Identify the crop with the help of clues given below. (1)
It is a staple food crop of a majority of the people of India.
It is a Kharif crop which requires high temperature, high humidity with high annual rainfall of above 100 cm.
(a) Pulses
(b) Rice
(c) Wheat
(d) Maize
Answer:
(c) Wheat
Question 8.
Consider the following statements about bauxite. (1)
I. From bauxite, a clay-like substance, alumina, is extracted.
II. Jharkhand is the largest bauxite producer of India.
III. Bellary-Chitradurga belt is famous for bauxite reserves in India.
Which of the following is/are true?
(a) Only I
(b) II and III
(c) Both 1 and III
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(a) Only I
Question 9.
Vishakha wanted to start the rubber business. She consulted many stakeholders regarding the same. In such a meeting, she
met Gaurav. Gaurav suggested to her to set up the rubber production unit. He told her that this Indian state produces around 74% of India’s total rubber production. And it would be economical for her if she establishes her rubber manufacturing plant
in this state. According to your knowledge, which Indian state was recommended by Gaurav? (1)
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Assam
(c) Kerala
(d) Meghalaya
Answer:
(c) Kerala
Question 10.
Which one of the following industries uses limestone as a raw material? (1)
(a) Aluminium
(b) Cement
(c) Plastic
(d) Automobile
Answer:
(b) Cement
Question 11.
Consider the following statements regarding the sources of revenue in a federal system. (1)
I. States are provided with unlimited financial powers.
II. States are dependent for revenue on the Central Government.
III. The Central Government has no financial autonomy.
IV. The sources of revenue for each level of government are clearly specified in the Constitution of India to ensure its financial autonomy.
Select the correct option
(a) Only I
(b) Both I and II
(c) Both II and III
(d) Only IV
Answer:
(d) Only IV
Question 12.
What features of democracy could be realised with linguistic reorganisation of the states? Choose the correct option.
I. Recognition and accommodation of diversities.
II. Inception of isolationist tendencies.
III. Fear of linguistic division of the country.
IV. Equal respect to all social groups.
Codes
(a) Only I
(b) Both I and II
(c) Both III and IV
(d) Both I and IV
Answer:
(d) Both I and IV
Question 13.
There are two statements marked as Assertion
(A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes given below. (1)
Assertion (A) Suppose the literacy rate in a state is 78% and the net attendance ratio in secondary stage is 47%.
Reason (R) More than half of the students are going to other states for elementary education.
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:
(c) A is true, but R is false
Question 14.
Identify the main objective of the Panchavati Raj System. (1)
(a) Rural development
(b) Decentralised democracy
(c) Distribution of powers
(d) Represent rural people
Answer:
(b) Decentralised democracy
Question 15.
Tamilians during 1980’s formed various political organisations. Identify the reason from the given options.
(a) Their demand for separate state was denied.
(b) Their demand for separate election to provinces populated by the Tamils was denied.
(c) Their demand for more autonomy to provinces populated by the Tamils was repeatedly denied.
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(c) Their demand for more autonomy to provinces populated by the Tamils was repeatedly denied.
Question 16.
Read the given table and answer the following question. (1)
State | Haryana | Kerala | Bihar |
Infant Mortality Rate per 1000 live births (2017) | 30 | 10 | 35 |
Literacy Rate % 2011 | 82 | 94 | 62 |
Net Attendance Ratio (Per 100 persons) secondary stage (age 14 and 15 years) 2013-14 | 61 | 83 | 43 |
As per the data, the literacy rate is highest in Kerala while the infant mortality rate is highest in Bihar. What does it show?
(a) Most of the people living in Kerala and Bihar have good living conditions.
(b) Both Bihar and Krala lack basic necessities of life.
(c) The standard of living is better in Kerala as compared to Bihar.
(d) The standard of living is better in Bihar as compared to Kerala.
Answer:
(c) The standard of living is better in Kerala as compared to Bihar.
Question 17.
Why the Tertiary sector is becoming an important sector in India? Identify the reason from the given options. (1)
(a) Because it provides basic services to the people.
(b) Because basic facilities like public transportation, health comes under public sector.
(c) Because it works on profit maximisation.
(d) Both (a) and (b).
Answer:
(d) Both (a) and (b).
Question 18.
Priya wanted to withdraw money by issuing a cheque. The term cheque denotes (1)
(a) loan taken by the hank.
(b) loan taken by the depositor from the bank.
(c) paper instructing the bank to pay a specific amount.
(d) paper specially valid to withdraw money only from account holders account.
Answer:
(c) paper instructing the bank to pay a specific amount.
Question 19.
How one can generate employment opportunities in urban areas?
(a) Increase vocational education.
(b) Improve local and inter-city transportation facilities.
(c) Increase reservations in jobs.
(d) Both (a) and (b)
Answer:
(d) Both (a) and (b)
Question 20.
Sanjeev the economic advisor of NITI Aayog was addressing the seminar The topic of the seminar was methods to tackle the problem of underemployment in a country. With regard to your knowledge, which among the following statements was
given by Sanjeev in the seminar? (1)
(a) The government should provide unemployment benefits to citizens.
(b) Identify, promote, and locate industries and services where a large number of people can be employed.
(c) The government should close down industries with lower employment levels.
(d) The government should focus on developing jobs in the unorganised sector as most of the people are employed in the unorganised sector.
Answer:
(b) Identify, promote and locate industries and services where a large number of people can be employed.
Section B
Section B consists of 4 questions of 2 marks each
Question 21.
Study the map thoroughly and mention any one major fruit which is cultivated in the highlighted Indian state. (2)
Answer:
Meghalaya is one of the major pineapple-producing states of India It contributes 8% of the total pineapple produced in India.
Question 22.
Sohan go to his bank and make demand deposits of ₹ 50,000. On what basis, one can say that demand deposits are beneficial for the banks and the people? (2)
Answer:
Demand deposits are beneficial for the banks as well as or the people as in the case of banks, demand deposits provide an opportunity to extend them as loans. For the people, demand deposits are like near money that can be easy withdrawn from the Bank. Thus demand deposits in this way are beneficial for both bank and people.
Question 23.
In your own words. Write a brief newspaper note on the Simon Commission. (2)
Answer:
Simon Comrnssion arrived in India in 1928. t was greeted with black flags and slogans like Simon Go Back Both Congress and Muslim League unitedly protested against. This Commission was boycotted by the Indian people as it did not include any Indian member in it.
Question 24.
State any two major’ distinctions between coming together and holding together federations. (2)
Or
What is Gram Sabha? Describe any four functions of a Gram Sabha. (2)
Answer:
The major distinctions between coming together and holding together federations are
Coming Together Federation | Holding Together Federation |
In this type, Independent states come together on their own to form bigger unit. | In this type, a large country decides to divide power between the constituent states and the national government. |
Eg USA, Australia, and Switzerland. | Eq India, Spain and Belgium. |
Or
Gram Sabha includes all the adult citizen voters of the village. It is empowered to support the Gram Panchayat body. The functions of Gram Sabha are
- It elects the members of the Gram Panchayat.
- It supervises the work of the Gram Panchayat.
- It approves the annual budget of the Panchayat.
- It reviews the performance of the Gram Panchayat.
Section C
Section C consists of 5 questions of 3 marks each
Question 25.
Analyze the graph properly and answer the following questions. (1+2)
(a) What are the conclusions you can derive for primary and secondary activities?
(b) State the reason which supports the increasing role of the tertiary sector in Indian GDP.
Answer:
(a) The conclusion deriving for the primary and secondary activities are
The share of the primary sector and the secondary sector in Indian GDP has decreased in a significant manner
(b) The importance of the tertiary sector is rising because of the following reasons
- This sector provides basic services such as hospitals, educational institutions, post and telegraph services, police stations, and courts. municipal corporations. defence, banks, insurance, etc which are basic for the development of the country.
- This sector provides services Such as transport, trade, storage, etc which help in the development of the agriculture or the primary sector, and the industries or the secondary sector.
Question 26.
What type of flag was designed during the Swadeshi Movement in Bengal? Explain its main features. Also, mention the features of the Swaraj flag designed by Gandhiji in 1921. (2+1)
Answer:
A tricolor Swadeshi flag, (red, green, and yellow) was designed during the Swadeshi Movement in Bengal.
Its main features were
- It had 8 lotuses for the representation of the 8 British provinces
- It had a crescent Moon for symbolising the Hindus and the Muslims
- The features of the Swara1 flag designed by Gandhiji were
- It was also a tricolor (red, green, and white).
- It had a spinning wheel in the centre representing the Gandhian ideal of self-help.
Question 27.
“Democracies have had a greater success in setting regular free and fair elections.” Analyse the statement.
Answer:
Democracies have had a greater success in setting regular free and fair elections in the following ways
- Every democracy holds elections and it has different political parties and guarantees the voting rights of its citizens.
- Every citizen in democracy has the right to elect his ‘leader and has the control over the rulers.
- In democracy. whenever possible and necessary, citizens participate in decision-making that affects them.
- Democracy practice regular free and fair elections, This differentiates democracy from other form of governments.
Question 28.
Give some of the provisions that have been made after the Constitutional Amendment in 1992. (3)
Answer:
Some of the provisions that have been made towards decentralisation in India after the Constitutional Amendment in 1992 were as follows
- It is constitutionally mandatory to hold regular elections to government bodies.
- Seats are reserved for the Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs). At least one-third of all positions are reserved for women.
- The State Election Commission (SEC) has been created in each state to conduct Panchayat and Municipal election
Question 29.
Hemant lives in an urban area where there is a shortage of water resources. So, he decided to do rooftop rainwater harvesting.
Do you agree that rooftop rainwater harvesting is quite beneficial for urban people. If yes, then why? (3)
Or
“Water scarcity may’ be an outcome of large and growing population in India. Analyse the statement.
Answer:
Yes, I agree that rooftop rainwater harvesting is quite beneficial for urban people. The rainwater harvesting system is one of the best methods, practiced and followed to support the conservation of water.
The benefits of the rainwater harvesting system are listed below
- Helps in reducing the water bill,
- Decreases the demand for water.
- Reduces the need for imported water.
- Promotes both water and energy conservation,
- Improves the quality and quantity of groundwater.
- Does not required a filtraton system for landscape irrigation.
- Does not require a filtration system for landscape irrigation
- This technology is relatively simple, easy to install and operate.
- It reduces soil eroson, stormwater runoff, flooding, and pollution of surface water with fertilises, pesticides, metals and other sediments
Or
Water scarcity may be an outcome of large and growing population in India. It can be analysed through the following points
- Post-independent India witnessed intensive industrialization and urbanisation. This situation increased water demand.
- The growing demand of water by the growing population leads the over-exploitation of water resources for various purposes.
- For example, for drinking, domestic uses, agriculture, electricity generation, and so on.
- Increasing urban centers with large and dense populations and urban lifestyles have not only added to water and energy requirements but have further aggravated the prob’em of water scarcity.
Section D
Section D consists of 4 questions of 5 marks each
Question 30.
Explain how public sector contributes to the economic development of a nation. (5)
Or
Amit worked as a labourer in a construction company since 2 years. In which sector he is working? How can the workers of this
sector be protected? (5)
Answer:
The public sector contributes to the economic development of a nation in the following ways
Improving Infrastructure Economic development depends upon the creation of basic infrastructure such as power, transportation, communication, irrigation, education, etc. Public sector enterprises can arrange the large investment necessary for an economy. Export Promotion A large number of public enterprises have been set up to promote India’s exports.
Reduction in Regional Disparities The government sets up industries in underdeveloped regions to reduce and overcome regional disparities in development.
Or
Amit is working in unorganised sector. The workers in the unorganised sector should be protected in the following ways
Wages They are low and not regular. There’s no provision for overtime, paid leave. etc. Minimum wages rules should be implemented strictly.
Safety Construction workers can get injured while working and they need to work under safe conditions There should be a check on the working conditions along with the provision of insurance.
Health Long working hours and an unhygienic working environment adversely affect the health of the workers adversely. Health insurance along with a fixed number of working hours should be made mandatory.
Question 31.
Explain the limited participation of Dalits in the Civil Disobedience Movement. (5)
Or
Discuss about the Salt March and make clear why it was an effective symbol of resistance against colonialism. (5)
Answer:
Dalit participation was limited in the Civil Disobedience Movement, This can be explained in the following ways
Dalit or untouchables belong to the lower strata of our society. The Congress Party ignored the Dalits for fear of offending the conservative high-caste Hindus i.e. sanatanis. Gandhiji first realised that Swaraj would not come for a hundred years if untouchability was not eliminated, But, many Dalit leaders believed in a different political solution to the problem of their
community.
Dalits thought that only political empowerment would resolve their problem of social disabilities.
Dr. Ambedkar demanded a separate electorate for Dalits. which was denied by Gandhiji Oahts began organising themselves, demanding reserve seats in educational institutions and a separate electorate that would choose the Dalit members for legislative councils.
Dalit Movement continued to be apprehensive of the Congress-led national movement. Due to these above reasons. Datit’s their participation was limited in the Civil Disobedience Movement.
Or
Gandhi reached Dandi on 6th April, 1930 and violated Salt law by manufacturing salt from seawater, Breaking the Salt law was an apparent defiance of British authority and was a direct challenge to British rule in India.
people were not only asked to refuse cooperation with the British. but to break the unjustified colonial laws, Thousands of people from different parts of the country broke the Salt law, manufactured it, and demonstrated in front of government salt factories. With the spread of the movement. foreign cloth was boycotted, liquor shops were picketed, peasants refused to pay revenue, chaukidari taxes, village officials resigned, forest people violated forest laws by collecting wood and grading their cattle in the forest. Sali March inspired people from different segments of our society and became our effective tool of resistance against the colonial power.
Salt March was an effective symbol or tod of resistance against colonialism because All classes could identify with salt as it was an essential food item. Tax on salt and the monopoly over its manufacturing was a sign of the oppression of British rule.
Question 32.
Explain any five measures which are to be adopted by government to increase agricultural production.
Or
Write down the names of any two major fiber ‘Fops grown in Lidia and also explain the conditions required for their growth and development. (1+4)
Answer:
Some of the measures which should be adopted to increase agricultural production are
- Provide incentives to farmers to trade in agricultural products and also for their supply to the domestic market by
- facilitating access to land, rural nance, technical knowledge, communications, and transport.
- Increase output by giving incentives for expanding the area under cultivation, changes in output mix and technical changes, like using HYV seeds.
Promote a change away from staple foods to more labor-intensive, high-income-elastic products such as vegetables, fruits, and livestock products.
An indigenous system for generating technical change s necessary if the technology is to match changing local needs Agricultural development should be broad-based, with small medium-scale rural industries. The development such industries requires appropriate industrial policy.
Or
Cotton and lute are the two major fibre crops grown in India. India is believed to be the original home of cotton.
- Cotton is one of the major raw materials for cotton textile industry.
- Conditions for the growth of cotton are
- Cotton growth is good in the drier parts ol the black cotton soil of the Deccan Plateau.
- It requires high temperature, light rainfall or irrigation. 210 frost-tree days and bright sunshine for its growth.
- It is a Kharif crop and required 6 to 8 months to mature
Conditions for the growth of jute are
- It grows well on well-drained fertile soil in the flood plains where soils are renewed every year.
- High temperature is required during the time of growth.
Question 33.
Evaluate the term communa1 politics’. Also, explain the idea behind communal politics. (1+4)
Or
Is it correct to state that it is not politics that gets caste-ridden, but it is the caste that gets politicised? If yes, explain.
Answer:
The use of religion in politics, where one religion is shown as superior to other religions is called communal politics. Here, one religious group is against the other religious group and the demands of one religious group are against the demands of the other religious group.
The idea behind the communal politics is
- Communal politics is based on the idea that religion is the only basis of forming a community.
- It believes that followers of one religion belong to the same community. Their interests, ideas, and opinions are the same.
- Communal politics follows that people belonging to different religions cannot be a part of the same community. Their ideas and demands are bound to be different.
- In an extreme case of communalism, communal politics follows that people from different religions are not equal citizens and cannot live together within one nation, which leads to partition of that country.
- Communal politics is a belief that a particular community has same voice is fundamentally wrong. People of one religion do not have the same interests and aspirations in every context. All voices inside a community have a right to be heard.
Or
Yes, it is correct to say that it is riot politics that gets caste-ridden, but it is the caste that gets politicised. - Caste can take various forms in politics as Each caste group tries to become bigger by incorporating within it neighboring castes or sub-castes which were earlier excluded from it.
- Various caste groups are required to enter a coalition with other castes or communities and thus enter a dialogue and negotiation.
- New kinds of caste groups have come up in the political arena like ‘backward’ and ‘forward’ caste groups.
- Caste plays different kinds of roles in politics In some cases, politics gives many disadvantaged communities, the opportunity to demand their share of power.
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.
Large MNCs in developed countries place orders for production with small producers. Garments, footwear; sports items are
examples of industries where production is carried out by a large number of small producers around the world. The products are supplied to the MNCs, which then sell these under their own brand names to the customers. These large MNCs have tremendous power to determine price, quality delivery, and labour conditions for these distant producers.
Thus, we sec that there are a variety of ways in which the MNCs are spreading their production and interacting with local producers in various countries across the globe.
By setting up partnerships with local companies, by using the local companies for supplies, by using competing with the local
companies or buying them up. MNCs are exerting a strong influence on production at these distant locations. As a result, production in these widely dispersed locations is getting interlinked.
(i) What do you understand by small producers? (1)
(ii) Why do large MNCs are invited by the government into a country? (2)
(iii) List two ways in which MNCs interlink production. (1)
Answer:
(i) Small producers refer to those producers who are producing consumer goods of small value like footwear, garments, sports items, etc.
(ii) Government invites large MNCs for the following reasons The large MNCs invest in the country by opening factories, offices which provide employment to people. Large MNCs support local producers by giving them bulk orders.
(iii) MNCs interlink production by Buying the local companies completely. Setting up partnerships with local companies.
Question 35.
Read the given extract and answer the following questions.
Decaying plants in swamps produce peat which has a low carbon and high moisture content and low beating capacity. Lignite is
low-grade brown coal, which is soft with high moisture content. The principal lignite reserves are in Neyveli in Tamil Nadu and are used for generation of electricity. Coal that has been buried deep and subjected to increased temperatures is bituminous coal. h is the most popular coal in commercial use. Metallurgical coal is high-grade bituminous coal which has a special value for smelting iron in blast furnaces. Anthracite is the highest quality hard coal.
In India, coal occurs in rock series of two main geological ages, namely Gondwana, a little over 200 million years in age and in
tertiary deposits which are only about 55 million years old. The major resources of Gondwana coal, which are metallurgical coal, are located in Damodar Valley (West Bengal, Jharkhand). Jharia, Raniganj, Bokaro are important coalfields. The Godavari, Mahanadi, Son, and Wardha valleys also contain coal deposits. Tertiary coals occur in the North-Eastern states of
Meghalaya, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.
(i) Which reserves in Tamil Nadu is an important source of lignite in India? (1)
(ii) What is bituminous coal? Also, evaluate its any one property. (2)
(iii) State the reason due to which coal is associated with geological ages. (1)
Answer:
(i) Neyveh reserves in Tamil Nadu are important lignite reserves in India,
(ii) Bituminous coal is a high-grade coal and thus, is a metallurgical coal. This type of coal has a special value for smelting iron in blast furnaces. An important property of bituminous coal is that it is buried deep under the Earth’s surface and is subjected to increased temperature.
(iii) Coal is associated with geological ages because coal is formed due to compression of plant material and takes millions of years to come into existence
Question 36.
Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow. New forms of popular literature appeared in print, targeting new audiences. Booksellers employed peddlers who roamed around villages, carrying little books for sale. There were almanacs or
ritual calendars, along with ballads and folktales. But other forms of reading matters, largely for entertainment, began to reach ordinary readers as well. In England, penny chapbooks were carried by petty peddlers known as Chapman, and sold for a penny, so that even the poor could buy them. In France, were the ‘Bibliotheque Bleue’, which were low-priced small books printed on poor-quality paper, and bound in cheap blue covers.
Then there were the romances, printed on four to six pages, and the more substantial ‘histories’ printed on four to six pages and
the more substantial ‘histories’ which were stories about the past. Books were of various sizes, serving many different purposes and interests.
(i) Evaluate briefly the term ‘Chapbook’. Write a key difference between Bibliotheque Bleue and Chapbook. (1+ 1)
(ii) Comment on the new forms of literature that were introduced in Europe to attract new readers. (2)
Answer:
(i) Chapbooks were the pocket size books that were sold by travelling peddlars called chapmen. ‘Bibliotheque Bleue’ are low priced small books printed in France. There were printed on poor-quality paper and bound in cheap blue covers.
(ii) On the other hand, chapbooks were pocket size book, published in England. These became popular from the time of the ‘16th-century print revolution.
(iii) The new forms of literature introduced in Europe to attract the new readers were There were almanacs along with ballads and Folktales. In England, chapbooks were carried by petty peddlers and sold for penny. Bibliotheque Bleue were low priced books sold in France.
Section F
Section F consists of Map based questions of 5 marks
Question 37.
(a) Two places A and B are marked on that given outline map of India. Identify them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them. (2)
A. A place where Civil Disobedience Movement started.
B. A place where Gandhiji went to organise a Satyagraha Movement amongst cotton mill workers.
(b) On the same map of India, locate and label any three among the following with suitable symbols. (3)
(i) Tehri Darn
(ii) Chennai Software Technology Park
(iii) Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
(iv) Narora Nuclear Power Plant
Answer: