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Karnataka SSLC 10th Social Science Question Paper 2024

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
The Act that made provision to Dyarchy at the centre is
  • A. Regulating Act of 1773
  • B. Indian Council Act of 1909
  • C. The Government of India Act of 1919
  • D. The Government of India Act of 1935
Correct Answer: D — Solution

The Government of India Act of 1935 introduced Dyarchy at the centre by dividing the federal subjects into reserved and transferred subjects. The Act of 1919 (C) had introduced Dyarchy in the provinces, not at the centre. The Regulating Act (A) and Indian Council Act (B) were earlier administrative measures that did not address this federal structure.

Q2 mcq 1 mark
The one which is odd among the following is
  • A. Axis
  • B. Triple Entente
  • C. Triple Alliance
  • D. Brown Shirts
Correct Answer: D — Solution

Axis, Triple Entente, and Triple Alliance are major military or diplomatic blocks associated with the World Wars. 'Brown Shirts' (Sturmabteilung) was a paramilitary organization specific to the Nazi Party in Germany, making it the odd one out as it is not an international power alliance.

Q3 mcq 1 mark
The Headquarters of UNO is located at
  • A. Paris
  • B. Washington DC
  • C. New York
  • D. Rome
Correct Answer: C — Solution

The Headquarters of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is located in New York City, USA. Paris, Washington DC, and Rome are major international cities but do not host the primary UN headquarters.

Q4 mcq 1 mark
The objective of establishing self help groups is
  • A. Urban development
  • B. Women empowerment
  • C. Industrialization
  • D. Encouraging foreign trade
Correct Answer: B — Solution

Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are primarily formed to promote financial independence, self-reliance, and socio-economic progress among women, which leads to women empowerment. Urban development, industrialization, and foreign trade are not the primary focus of these micro-finance oriented groups.

Q5 mcq 1 mark
The highest multipurpose River Valley project in India is
  • A. Bhakra-Nangal project
  • B. Kosi project
  • C. Damodar River Valley project
  • D. Tungabhadra project
Correct Answer: A — Solution

The Bhakra-Nangal project is the highest multipurpose river valley project in India, constructed on the Sutlej river. The others mentioned (Kosi, Damodar, Tungabhadra) are significant projects but are not the highest in terms of structural height.

Q6 mcq 1 mark
The export volume of mica from India is reducing because
  • A. Mica mines are getting exhausted
  • B. China is highly producing mica
  • C. The availabity of substitute for mica
  • D. Price of mica is increasing

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Q7 mcq 1 mark
The father of Green Revolution in India is
  • A. Varghese Kurien
  • B. Dr. Norman Borlaug
  • C. Haji Kalimullah Khan
  • D. Dr. M. S. Swaminathan

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Q8 mcq 1 mark
Girish has complained to the State Consumer Comm ission for being cheated for a purchase. The value of his claim should be
  • A. more than one crore
  • B. between twenty lakhs to one crore
  • C. less than ten lakhs
  • D. between ten lakhs to twenty lakhs

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Q9 short answer 1 mark
Which treaty was signed at the end of the first Anglo-Maratha war ?

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Q10 short answer 1 mark
Why was the commission under the chairmanship o f Fazal Ali formed in 1953 ?

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Q11 short answer 1 mark
What is meant by disarmament ?

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Q12 short answer 1 mark
Why was the Silent Valley Movement launched ?

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Q13 short answer 1 mark
Why was “The Right to Education Act of 2009” implemented ?

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Q14 short answer 1 mark
What is the use of Intensive farming ?

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Q15 short answer 1 mark
What is the duration of financial year in India ?

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Q16 short answer 1 mark
“Entrepreneurship is an adventurous activity.” How ?

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Q17 short answer 2 marks
List out the measures taken by India to check terrorism.

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Q17 short answer 2 marks
Name the permanent member Nations of UN Security Council.

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Q18 short answer 2 marks
How can we solve the problem of unemployment ?

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Q18 short answer 2 marks
How can we eradicate the evil of dowry apart from legal measures ?

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Q19 short answer 2 marks
How was the policy of Subsidiary Alliance helpful for the British to extend their empire ?

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Q20 short answer 2 marks
Which were the problems faced by India after Independence ?

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Q21 short answer 2 marks
Which factors influence the climate of India ?

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Q22 short answer 2 marks
Soil erosion adversely affects the agricultural productivity. How ?

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Q23 short answer 2 marks
Explain the objectives of Five-year Plans.

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Q24 short answer 2 marks
Which are the objectives of establishing Entrep reneur Promotional Organizations ?

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Q25 long answer 3 marks
Make a list of the achievements of Chikkadevaraya Wodeyar.

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Q26 long answer 3 marks
Explain the importance of Remote Sensing Technology.

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Q27 long answer 3 marks
Rural development is essential for the empowerment of India. Why ?

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Q28 long answer 3 marks
Which are the reforms advocated by Dr. Annie Besant ?

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Q28 long answer 3 marks
Bank operations are very essential in everyone’s life. Why ? Justify.

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Q29 long answer 3 marks
Explain how Martanda Varma organized the struggle against the Dutch power.

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Q30 long answer 3 marks
Explain the factors influencing the localization of industries.

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Q30 long answer 3 marks
What were the changes brought in social and political structures by the second World war ?

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Q31 long answer 3 marks
Explain India’s relationship with Russia.

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Q32 long answer 3 marks
Public finance is an important tool to establish financial stability. How ?

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Q32 long answer 3 marks
Which are the constitutional and legal measures undertaken to eradicate untouchability ?

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Q33 long answer 3 marks
A severe depression was caused yesterday night in Bay of Bengal. What precautionary measures should be taken by Tamil Nadu Government ?

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Q34 long answer 3 marks
The Consumer Protection Act of 1986 safeguards the consumers. How ?

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Q34 long answer 4 marks
Explain the reforms brought in the police system during the British period.

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Q35 long answer 4 marks
Bal Gangadhar Tilak played a crucial role in inspiring Nationalistic Movement among Indians. Justify.

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Q36 long answer 4 marks
The status of women is improving in recent days. Justify.

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Q37 long answer 4 marks
How can we conserve forests ?

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Q38 short answer 5 marks
Draw an outline map of India and mark the following : a) Tropic of Cancer b) Hirakud project c) Gateway of India d) Kolar.

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Q41 long answer 4 marks
Explain the reasons for the failure of the First War of Indian Independence.

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Q46 short answer 5 marks
Mention the main aims of the multipurpose river valley projects.

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