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Karnataka SSLC 10th Social Science Question Paper 2023

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
The Treaty that ended II Anglo-Maratha War is
  • A. Salbai Agreement
  • B. Lahore Agreement
  • C. Bassein Agreement
  • D. Madras Agreement
Correct Answer: C — Solution

The Treaty of Bassein (1802) was signed between the British East India Company and Baji Rao II, the Maratha Peshwa of Pune, effectively ending the Second Anglo-Maratha War. Salbai ended the first war, Lahore concerns the Sikhs, and Madras the first Anglo-Mysore war.

Q2 mcq 1 mark
The credit of constructing Bangalore-Mysore Railway line goes to
  • A. Jayachamaraja Wodiyar
  • B. Krishnaraja Wodiyar IV
  • C. Chamarajendra Wodiyar X
  • D. Raja Wodiyar
Correct Answer: C — Solution

Chamarajendra Wodiyar X is credited with the development of infrastructure in the Mysore Kingdom, including the initiation of the Bangalore-Mysore railway line during his reign in the late 19th century.

Q3 mcq 1 mark
The country supporting Indian claim for permanent seat in U.N. Security Council, is
  • A. USA
  • B. Britain
  • C. Russia
  • D. France
Correct Answer: C — Solution

Russia has consistently supported India's claim for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council as a key strategic partner. While other nations have expressed support at various times, Russia is historically the most vocal and consistent proponent.

Q4 mcq 1 mark
The programme through S.S.A. to bring back the child labourers to school in Karnataka is
  • A. Come back to school
  • B. Drudgery to school
  • C. Kali Nali
  • D. Nali Kali
Correct Answer: A — Solution

'Come back to school' (Shaale Kade Nanna Nade) is the specific programme under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) in Karnataka aimed at identifying and bringing out-of-school children, including child labourers, into the formal education system.

Q5 mcq 1 mark
The multipurpose river valley project built across the river Sutlej is
  • A. Bhakra-Nangal Project
  • B. Hirakud Project
  • C. Pampasagar
  • D. Nagarjunasagar Project
Correct Answer: A — Solution

Bhakra-Nangal Project is constructed across the Sutlej River. Hirakud is on the Mahanadi, Nagarjunasagar is on the Krishna, and Pampasagar is on the Tungabhadra.

Q6 mcq 1 mark
The Silicon City of India is
  • A. Mumbai
  • B. Chennai
  • C. Delhi
  • D. Bangalore

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Q7 mcq 1 mark
The service received by the people from banks to safeguard their jewelleries and valuables, is
  • A. Savings Bank Account service
  • B. Safe deposit Locker service
  • C. Term deposit service
  • D. Current Account service

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Q8 mcq 1 mark
The type of Budget placed mostly by developing countries is
  • A. Constant Budget
  • B. Deficit Budget
  • C. Balanced Budget
  • D. Surplus Budget

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Q9 short answer 1 mark
Who was the founder of the ‘National Fascist Party’ in Italy ?

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Q10 short answer 1 mark
What is the importance of Teen Murti Bhavan ?

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Q11 short answer 1 mark
When is Human Rights Day observed ?

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Q12 short answer 1 mark
What has Mahatma Gandhiji considered untouchability as ?

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Q13 short answer 1 mark
Which is the least recorded rainfall area in India ?

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Q14 short answer 1 mark
What is female foeticide ?

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Q15 short answer 1 mark
What is direct tax ?

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Q16 short answer 1 mark
Which department issues the National Savings Certificates ?

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Q17 short answer 2 marks
What are the functions of the UNESCO ?

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Q17 short answer 2 marks
What are the main features of colonial ruled economically backward nations ?

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Q18 short answer 2 marks
How is social stratification different from country to country ?

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Q18 short answer 2 marks
Why was silent valley movement organised ?

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Q19 short answer 2 marks
What were the results of third Anglo-Maratha war ?

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Q20 short answer 2 marks
How was Goa liberated from Portuguese ?

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Q21 short answer 2 marks
What are the factors essential for growing tea ?

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Q22 short answer 2 marks
What are the importances of communication ?

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Q23 short answer 2 marks
‘Entrepreneurship’ is a creative activity. How ?

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Q24 short answer 2 marks
What are the objectives of Five-year Plan ?

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Q25 long answer 3 marks
Mention the causes and results of the battle of Plassey.

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Q25 long answer 3 marks
What were the terms to be followed by the states accepting Subsidiary Alliance ?

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Q26 long answer 3 marks
How are Himalayas useful for Indians ?

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Q26 long answer 3 marks
How are we preventing soil erosion in recent days ?

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Q27 long answer 3 marks
Mention the role of Panchayat Raj institutions in rural development.

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Q27 long answer 3 marks
Explain briefly the significances of public finance.

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Q28 long answer 3 marks
What are the steps followed to open a bank account ?

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Q28 long answer 3 marks
What are the objectives of Consumer Protection Act ?

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Q29 long answer 3 marks
Explain the reforms propagated by Prarthana Samaj.

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Q30 long answer 3 marks
Mention the causes for the failure of the first war of Indian Independence.

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Q31 short answer 3 marks
Explain the relationship between India and U.S.A.

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Q32 short answer 3 marks
How can we solve the problem of unemployment in India which has very high population ?

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Q33 short answer 3 marks
What are the precautionary measures for cyclones ?

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Q34 long answer 4 marks
British education brought effects on Indians. Justify.

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Q34 long answer 4 marks
“Krishnaraja Wodiyar IV’s contribution is more for the development of Mysore province.” Justify.

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Q35 long answer 4 marks
“Dr B. R. Ambedkar was a great social reformer.” Justify.

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Q36 long answer 4 marks
What are the measures taken to increase literacy by the government in India ?

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Q37 long answer 4 marks
What are the measures taken for conservation of forests in India ?

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Q38 short answer 5 marks
Draw an outline map of India and mark the following : a) Damodar Valley b) Bhadravathi c) Kandla d) Bangalore.

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Q38 short answer 5 marks
Mention the main aims of the Multipurpose River Valley Projects.

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