Karnataka SSLC 10th Social Science Question Paper 2024 with Answers

Q1 mcq 1 mark

Punjab was merged into the British empire by

A. Dalhousie
B. Wellesley
C. Robert Clive
D. Cornwallis

Correct Answer: A — Solution

Lord Dalhousie annexed Punjab into the British Empire in 1849 following the Second Anglo-Sikh War. Wellesley is known for the Subsidiary Alliance system, Robert Clive for the Battle of Plassey, and Cornwallis for the Permanent Settlement.

Q2 mcq 1 mark

Teen Murti Bhavan is in

A. Jodhpur
B. Mysore
C. Hyderabad
D. New Delhi

Correct Answer: D — Solution

Teen Murti Bhavan, which served as the official residence of Jawaharlal Nehru, is located in New Delhi.

Q3 mcq 1 mark

The type of soil that occupies the largest area in peninsular plateau is

A. Black soil
B. Red soil
C. Alluvial soil
D. Desert soil

Correct Answer: B — Solution

Red soil covers the largest area in the peninsular plateau of India. While black soil is significant in the Deccan trap region, red soil is more widespread across the broader plateau area.

Q4 mcq 1 mark

The father of Green Revolution in India is

A. Verghese Kurien
B. Sir M. Visvesvaraya
C. Dr. M. S. Swaminathan
D. Norman Borlaug

Correct Answer: C — Solution

Dr. M. S. Swaminathan is known as the father of the Green Revolution in India. Norman Borlaug is the father of the Green Revolution globally, Verghese Kurien is associated with the White Revolution, and M. Visvesvaraya was a famous engineer.

Q5 mcq 1 mark

The highest peak in South India is

A. Armaconda
B. Anaimudi
C. Mahendragiri
D. Gourishankar

Correct Answer: B — Solution

Anaimudi, located in the Anaimalai Hills of Kerala, is the highest peak in South India. The other options are either in the Eastern Ghats or the Himalayas.

Q6 mcq 1 mark

Children helpline number is

A. 1089
B. 1098
C. 101
D. 108

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Q7 mcq 1 mark

The declaration of Human Rights made by UNO was in the year

A. 1947
B. 1945
C. 2007
D. 1948

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Q8 mcq 1 mark

Every year ‘World Consumers Day’ is celebrated on

A. March 15th
B. December 10th
C. July 11th
D. June 5th

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Q9 short answer 1 mark

Why did Wellesley resign from his post and return to England ?

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Q10 short answer 1 mark

What was the immediate cause for the first World War ?

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Q11 short answer 1 mark

Which organ is known as the cabinet of the UNO ?

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Q12 short answer 1 mark

What is meant by social stratification ?

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Q13 short answer 1 mark

Why was Child Labour Prohibition and Control Act ( 1986 ) enacted ?

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Q14 short answer 1 mark

Well irrigation is the most important type of irrigation. Why ?

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Q15 short answer 1 mark

What is Fiscal policy ?

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Q16 short answer 1 mark

“Teleshopping has become more popular nowadays.” Why ?

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Q17 short answer 2 marks

How is the government trying to increase literacy in India ? OR How is the Security Council of UNO formed ?

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Q18 short answer 2 marks

How is paid work different from unpaid work ? OR How can the riots be controlled ?

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Q18 short answer

How is paid work different from unpaid work ?

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Q18 short answer

How can the riots be controlled ?

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Q19 short answer 2 marks

How was Junagadh merged into Indian Union ?

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Q20 short answer 2 marks

“The Indian military was the base of British administration during the British rule.” Justify.

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Q21 short answer 2 marks

“Indian agriculture is gamble with the monsoons.” How ?

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Q22 short answer 2 marks

“It has become inevitable in India to take necessary remedies to prevent the deficit in the energy resources.” Why ?

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Q23 short answer 2 marks

“The migration of rural people to cities can be avoided.” How ?

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Q24 short answer 2 marks

How do the post offices help to save the money ?

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Q25 long answer 3 marks

How do the banks serve the customers ? OR Which characteristics should a person possess to become an entrepreneur ?

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Q25 short answer 3 marks

How do the banks serve the customers ?

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Q25 short answer 3 marks

Which characteristics should a person possess to become an entrepreneur ?

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Q26 long answer 3 marks

What were the effects of the battle of Buxar on East India Company ? OR How were the revolutionary methods different in the freedom struggle of India ?

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Q26 short answer 3 marks

What were the effects of the battle of Buxar on East India Company ?

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Q26 short answer 3 marks

How were the revolutionary methods different in the freedom struggle of India ?

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Q27 short answer 3 marks

The role of transportation in economic development is significant. How ?

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Q27 short answer 3 marks

In India localization of industries is influenced by many factors. How ?

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Q28 short answer 3 marks

Explain the importance of public finance.

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Q28 short answer 3 marks

Explain how the pre-harvest and post-harvest technologies brought Green Revolution.

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Q29 short answer 3 marks

“Dewan K. Sheshadri Iyer played an important role in the development of Mysore.” Justify.

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Q30 short answer 3 marks

“Annie Besant gave a new vitality to activities of Theosophical Society.” Justify.

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Q31 short answer 3 marks

“India has a better relationship with Russia from the beginning.” Explain.

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Q32 short answer 3 marks

Why is the problem of unemployment experienced in India ?

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Q33 short answer 3 marks

How are the evergreen forests different from desert forests ?

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Q34 long answer 4 marks

Explain Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.

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Q34 long answer 4 marks

Explain the impact of British Education in India.

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Q35 long answer 4 marks

“The first war of Indian Independence failed.” Why ?

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Q36 long answer 4 marks

“Status of women in India is improving nowadays.” Justify.

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Q37 long answer 4 marks

“Cyclones are hazardous.” Justify.

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Q38 short answer 5 marks

Draw an outline map of India and mark the following : a) $23\frac{1}{2}^o$ North latitude b) River Narmada c) Vishakhapatnam d) Amritsar.

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Q48 short answer 5 marks

Mention the main aims of the multipurpose river valley projects.

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