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Karnataka SSLC 10th Social Science Question Paper 2024

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
The Permanent Zamindari system was implemented by
  • A. Warren Hastings
  • B. Cornwallis
  • C. Wellesley
  • D. Dalhousie
Correct Answer: B — Solution

Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Zamindari System in 1793 in Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha. Warren Hastings is known for the Regulating Act and revenue experiments, Wellesley for the Subsidiary Alliance, and Dalhousie for the Doctrine of Lapse.

Q2 mcq 1 mark
The main reason for Second Anglo-Mysore War was
  • A. the British captured Mahe
  • B. the British broke the conditions of Srirangapatna treaty
  • C. the British captured Karwar and Coimbatore
  • D. the British broke the conditions of Mangalore treaty
Correct Answer: A — Solution

The Second Anglo-Mysore War (1780-1784) was primarily triggered because the British captured Mahe, a French colony under the protection of Hyder Ali. Options B and D are incorrect as they refer to events related to later treaties or wars (like the Third or Fourth).

Q3 mcq 1 mark
The headquarters of World Health Organisation is located in
  • A. New York
  • B. Paris
  • C. Rome
  • D. Geneva
Correct Answer: D — Solution

The headquarters of the World Health Organisation (WHO) is situated in Geneva, Switzerland. New York is the seat of the UN, Paris holds UNESCO, and Rome holds the FAO.

Q4 mcq 1 mark
Tea Port of India is
  • A. Vishakhapatnam
  • B. Marmagao
  • C. Kolkata
  • D. Mumbai
Correct Answer: C — Solution

Kolkata is known as the 'Tea Port of India' because it serves as the primary export hub for tea produced in the plantations of Assam and Darjeeling. The other ports serve different primary commodities.

Q5 mcq 1 mark
The significance of the Article 17th of the Constitution is
  • A. Prohibition of child labour
  • B. Eradication of untouchability
  • C. Eradication of illiteracy
  • D. Prohibition of dowry
Correct Answer: B — Solution

Article 17 of the Indian Constitution explicitly abolishes the practice of 'untouchability' and forbids its practice in any form. It is a fundamental right meant to ensure social equality.

Q6 mcq 1 mark
The leaders of the Narmada Bachao Andolan were
  • A. Baba Amte and Medha Patkar
  • B. Sundarlal Bahuguna and Chandiprasad Bhatt
  • C. Dr. Shivaram Karanth and Kusuma Soraba
  • D. Karwe and Shyamaji Krishnavarma

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Q7 mcq 1 mark
The father of Green Revolution in India is
  • A. Verghese Kurien
  • B. Dr. M. S. Swaminathan
  • C. Amartya Sen
  • D. Dr. Norman Borlaug

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Q8 mcq 1 mark
Ramesh has a five year old daughter. He decided to save money for his daughter’s wedding in future. The best suitable bank account is
  • A. Savings Account
  • B. Current Account
  • C. Recurring Deposit Account
  • D. Term Deposit Account

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Q9 short answer 1 mark
Who wrote the book ‘Satyartha Prakasha’ ?

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Q10 short answer 1 mark
What was the main objective of Ilbert Bill ?

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Q11 short answer 1 mark
How is social stratification formed ?

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Q12 short answer 1 mark
What is Disarmament ?

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Q13 short answer 1 mark
The petroleum is called ‘Liquid Gold’. Why ?

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Q14 short answer 1 mark
Why is Rainwater Harvesting essential ?

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Q15 short answer 1 mark
What is meant by ‘Decentralisation of Power’ ?

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Q16 short answer 1 mark
Why were District Industrial Centres established ?

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Q17 short answer 2 marks
Why was Commonwealth of Nations established ?

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Q17 short answer 2 marks
How can we check profiteering ?

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Q18 short answer 2 marks
Explain the Appiko Movement.

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Q18 short answer 2 marks
Explain the effects of child marriage.

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Q19 short answer 2 marks
What were the effects of the First World War ?

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Q20 short answer 2 marks
How was Junagadh merged with Indian Union ?

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Q21 short answer 2 marks
Soil erosion is increasing in recent years. Why ?

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Q22 short answer 2 marks
Indian agriculture is gambling with the monsoons. Justify.

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Q23 short answer 2 marks
Public finance is different from the personal finance. How ?

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Q24 short answer 2 marks
March 15th of every year is celebrated as the World Consumers Day. Why ?

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Q25 long answer 3 marks
The regime of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV made Mysore a model State. Justify.

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Q25 long answer 3 marks
The role of Raja Rammohan Roy in reforming Indian society is memorable. Justify.

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Q26 long answer 3 marks
List out the factors affecting utilization of land.

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Q26 long answer 3 marks
List out the industrial zones of India.

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Q27 long answer 3 marks
The Panchayat Raj institutions play an important role in the rural development. Substantiate.

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Q27 long answer 3 marks
Five-Year plans have played an important role in the development of India. How ?

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Q28 long answer 3 marks
What are the functions of Banks ?

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Q28 long answer 3 marks
What are the functions of an Entrepreneur ?

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Q29 long answer 3 marks
What were the conditions of Subsidiary Alliance ?

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Q30 long answer 3 marks
Explain the causes and results of the battle of Plassey.

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Q31 long answer 3 marks
Russia has supported India in many situations. How ?

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Q32 long answer 3 marks
What are the remedies for unemployment problem ?

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Q33 long answer 3 marks
Explain the methods of conservation of forests.

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Q34 long answer 4 marks
Explain the role of extremists in the freedom struggle of India.

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Q34 long answer 4 marks
Explain the effects of British education in India.

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Q35 long answer 4 marks
The first war of Indian independence failed due to various reasons. Justify.

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Q36 long answer 4 marks
Which are the measures taken by the government to improve the status of women ?

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Q37 long answer 4 marks
Mention the causes for earthquakes and its effects.

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Q38 long answer 5 marks
Draw an outline map of India and mark the following : a) $23\frac{1}{2}^{\circ}$ North Latitude b) Konkan coast c) Hirakud project d) Amritsar.

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Q46 long answer 5 marks
Mention the main objectives of the multipurpose river valley projects.

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