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Karnataka SSLC 10th Social Science Question Paper 2021

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Q12 short answer
Calculators, Mobiles, Smart Watches and any other electronic equipment are not allowed inside the examination hall.
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NOTICE EXAMINATION HALL GUIDELINES 10th March 2024 All students appearing for the board examinations are hereby informed that the use or possession of calculators, mobile phones, smartwatches, or any other electronic communication devices is strictly prohibited inside the examination hall. Any student found in possession of such items will be subject to strict disciplinary action as per the board's examination rules. Students are advised to leave these items outside the hall or with the designated invigilators. Examination Superintendent

Q81 mcq 1 mark
Constantinople was considered as ‘The Gate of European Trade’ because it was
  • A. the centre for International Trade routes
  • B. the only sea route
  • C. the capital of Roman Empire
  • D. the only source of resources of Europeans
Correct Answer: A — Solution

Constantinople was the gateway for trade between Europe and Asia, serving as the central transit point for international trade routes. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the geographical and economic role Constantinople played in the flow of goods between East and West.

Q82 mcq 1 mark
The First Anglo-Maratha War ended with the treaty of
  • A. Bassein
  • B. Salbai
  • C. Allahabad
  • D. Lahore
Correct Answer: B — Solution

The First Anglo-Maratha War (1775-1782) concluded with the Treaty of Salbai in 1782. The Treaty of Bassein (1802) was related to the Second Anglo-Maratha War, while the Treaty of Allahabad followed the Battle of Buxar, and the Treaty of Lahore ended the First Anglo-Sikh War.

Q83 mcq 1 mark
The civil courts established during the British period were known as
  • A. Diwani Adalats
  • B. Fouzdari Adalats
  • C. Lok Adalats
  • D. Shariyat Adalats
Correct Answer: A — Solution

During the British administration, civil courts were known as Diwani Adalats, while criminal courts were called Fouzdari Adalats. Lok Adalats are a post-independence mechanism for dispute resolution, and Shariyat Adalats refer to Islamic law courts.

Q84 mcq 1 mark
The British gained confidence during Second Anglo-Mysore War due to
  • A. Haider Ali’s defeat at Porto Nova
  • B. defeat of Peshwa in First Anglo-Maratha War
  • C. Marathas signed Subsidiary Alliance
  • D. Cornwallis captured Srirangapatna
Correct Answer: A — Solution

The British gained significant tactical confidence during the Second Anglo-Mysore War following the Battle of Porto Novo, where Sir Eyre Coote defeated Haider Ali's forces. This victory prevented the British from being completely driven out of the Carnatic.

Q85 mcq 1 mark
Dayanand Saraswati realised that the remedies to the maladies of India are present in Veda so he
  • A. declared ‘Back to Vedas’
  • B. wrote Sathyartha Prakasha
  • C. started Cow Protection Movement
  • D. started Shuddhi Movement

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Q86 mcq 1 mark
One of the causes for the failure of First War of Indian Independence among the following, is
  • A. it spread all over the country
  • B. it was a well organised revolt
  • C. it had no eminent leader
  • D. many Indian kings were disloyal to British

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Q87 mcq 1 mark
The First President of the Indian National Congress was
  • A. W. C. Bannerjee
  • B. Surendranath Banerjee
  • C. Dadabhai Naoroji
  • D. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

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Q88 mcq
The one who belongs to moderates among the following is
  • A. Aurobindo Ghosh
  • B. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
  • C. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  • D. Lala Lajpat Rai

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Q89 mcq
Gandhiji launched Champaran movement to support
  • A. Indigo growers
  • B. Cotton growers
  • C. Tadi growers
  • D. Tea Estate workers

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Q90 mcq
Rabindranath Tagore returned his title ‘Knighthood’ back to British Government because to
  • A. support the Jallianwala Bagh massacre
  • B. support Gandhiji in Champaran Satyagraha
  • C. express his non-co-operation against British
  • D. boycott of foreign goods

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Q91 mcq
The ‘Iron Man of India’ is
  • A. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  • B. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
  • C. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  • D. Babasaheb Ambedkar

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Q92 mcq
The Constitution of India was adopted on
  • A. 26th October, 1950
  • B. 26th August, 1950
  • C. 15th August, 1950
  • D. 26th January, 1950

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Q93 mcq
The objective of establishing Lokayukta institution is to check
  • A. Communalism
  • B. Terrorism
  • C. Regionalism
  • D. Corruption

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Q94 mcq
The Panchsheel principles were signed between
  • A. India and Nepal
  • B. India and Bhutan
  • C. India and China
  • D. India and Sri Lanka

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Q95 mcq
The Iron and Steel Industries established by India with the help of Russia are
  • A. Bokaro and Bhilai Iron and Steel Industries
  • B. Salem and Vijayanagar Iron and Steel Industries
  • C. Bhadravathi and Bokaro Iron and Steel Industries
  • D. Rourkela and Durgapur Iron and Steel Industries

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Q96 mcq
The Foreign Policy of India is also called as
  • A. Foreign Policy of Ambedkar
  • B. Foreign Policy of Sardar Patel
  • C. Foreign Policy of Nehru
  • D. Foreign Policy of Mahatma Gandhi

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Q97 mcq
The World’s Parliament is
  • A. General Assembly
  • B. Security Council
  • C. Secretariat
  • D. Social and Economic Council

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Q98 mcq
The word ‘United Nations’ was proposed by
  • A. F. D. Roosevelt
  • B. Joseph Stalin
  • C. Winston Churchill
  • D. Jawaharlal Nehru

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Q99 mcq
Untouchability Crime Act was implemented in 1976 with necessary changes as
  • A. Consumer Rights Protection Act
  • B. Untouchability Right Protection Act
  • C. Criminal Rights Protection Act
  • D. Civil Rights Protection Act

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Q100 mcq
The main feature of unorganised sector labour is
  • A. migration
  • B. job security
  • C. leave facility
  • D. fixed wages

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Q101 mcq
Narmada Bachao Andolana was led by
  • A. Medha Patkar
  • B. Sundarlal Bahuguna
  • C. Kerala Shastra Parishad
  • D. D. M. Nanjundaswamy

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Q102 mcq
Invisible hunger refers to
  • A. hungriness
  • B. poverty
  • C. malnutrition
  • D. richness

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Q103 mcq
The Greater Himalayas are also called as
  • A. Himadri
  • B. Himachal
  • C. Siwaliks
  • D. Doons

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Q104 mcq
The highest peak of the Eastern Ghat is
  • A. Annamalai
  • B. Amrapali
  • C. Arma Konda
  • D. Amarkantak

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Q105 mcq
The coldest month in India is
  • A. November
  • B. December
  • C. January
  • D. February

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Q106 mcq
The black soil is highly retentive because it is
  • A. extremely compact
  • B. black in colour
  • C. found in heavy rainfall areas
  • D. pebbled rock particles

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Q107 mcq
The longest river in South India is
  • A. Kaveri
  • B. Krishna
  • C. Godavari
  • D. Tungabhadra

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Q108 mcq
The tree trunk supported by a number of stilt like roots is found in the
  • A. Mountain forest
  • B. Mangrove forest
  • C. Tropical evergreen forest
  • D. Desert vegetation

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Q109 mcq
The important multipurpose river valley project of Odisha is
  • A. Hirakud
  • B. Bhakra Nangal
  • C. Pampa Sagar
  • D. Nagarjuna Sagar

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Q110 mcq
Shifting cultivation in India is declining nowadays because
  • A. of the governmental policies and tribal settlements
  • B. people have now started coming out with commercial farming
  • C. there is no demand for the products of shifting cultivation
  • D. people are abandoning agriculture

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Q111 mcq
The ‘Silicon Valley of India’ is
  • A. Mangaluru
  • B. Mumbai
  • C. Kolkata
  • D. Bengaluru

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Q112 mcq
One of the preventive measures for the earthquake’s effects among the following is
  • A. constructing retention wall
  • B. restrict sand mining in coastal areas
  • C. developing mangrove forests along the coast
  • D. restriction on digging of deep wells for underground water

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Q113 mcq
The total value of all goods and services produced in a country during one year is
  • A. Per capita income
  • B. Real national income
  • C. Standard of living
  • D. Purchasing power parity

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Q114 mcq
Gram Swarajya was the concept of
  • A. Jawaharlal Nehru
  • B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  • C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  • D. Mahatma Gandhi

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Q115 mcq
When the National Income is divided by the total population it is
  • A. Underdevelopment
  • B. Development
  • C. Per capita income
  • D. Standard of living

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Q116 mcq
Establishment of Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant was opposed under the leadership of
  • A. Sundarlal Bahuguna
  • B. Dr. Shivaram Karanth
  • C. Medha Patkar
  • D. B. V. Karanth

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Q117 mcq
15th March is observed every year as ‘World Consumers Day’ because
  • A. John F. Kennedy accepted the Consumer rights on this day
  • B. England declared the Consumer rights on this day
  • C. UN declared Consumer rights on 15th March
  • D. Consumer Education was started on this day

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Q118 mcq
The Consumer Protection Act was passed in India in the year
  • A. 1966
  • B. 1976
  • C. 1986
  • D. 1996

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Q119 mcq
The Banker’s Bank is
  • A. NABARD
  • B. Apex Bank
  • C. Reserve Bank
  • D. IDBI

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Q120 mcq
The ‘Gateway of India’ is
  • A. Chennai
  • B. Mumbai
  • C. Delhi
  • D. Kolkata

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