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Class 10

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Assertion (A) :In Britain , the formation of the nation state was not the result of a sudden upheaval.

Reason (R) : Ethnic group of Britain extended in its influence.

a)
  • A - Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b)

Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

c)

C - A is true but R is false.

d)

D - A is false but R is true.

2.

Assertion (A) : Assertion: Some of the Muslim political organizations in India were lukewarm in their response to the Civil Disobedience Movement. Reason (R) : The First World War had ended with the defeat of Ottoman Turkey and there were rumors that a harsh peace treaty was going to be imposed on the Ottoman Emperor.

a)

A - Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b)

B - Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

c)
  • C - A is true but R is false.

d)

D - A is false but R is true

3.

The term 'absolutist' referred to:-

a)

A monarchial government

b)

Abstract theory

c)

A vision

d)

Utopian society

4.

Identify the correct statement with the regard to "The Act of Union-1707" from the following statements.

a)

The British monarchy surrendered the power to the English Parliament.

b)

The British parliament seized power from Ireland.

c)

The formation of the "United Kingdom of Great Britain".

d)

The British Nation was formed as a result of a war with Scotland and Wales.

5.

Which was the fabled city of gold?

a)

Ell Paso

b)

El Dorado

c)

Mexico

d)

Lima

6.

Identify the type of soil from the following statements. i.These soils are also known as regur soils. ii.This soil is ideal for growing cotton. iii.This soil is typically of Deccan trap region spread over northwest Daccan plateau and is made-up of lava flows.

a)

Arid soil

b)

Black soil

c)

Red soil

d)

laterite soil

7.

Which of the following states has the largest area under permanent forest?

a)

Madhya Pradesh

b)

Assam

c)

West Bengal

d)

Manipur

8.

Who probably proclaimed the dams are the temples of modern India?

a)

Mahatma Gandhi

b)

Jawaharlal Nehru

c)

Indira Gandhi

d)

Dr. Abdul Kalam

9.

The Community government signifies :-

a)

The powers of government regarding community development.

b)

The powers of the government regarding law-making for the community.

c)

The powers of the government regarding cultural ,educational and language related issues.

d)

The government enjoys privileges to safeguard the interest of a particular community.

10.

What do you mean by "The Equal Remuneration Act"?

a)

It provides that more and more wages should be paid to equal work.

b)

It provides that less wages should be paid to equal work.

c)

It provides that equal wages should be paid to equal work.

d)

It provides equal work for all the workers in urban areas.

11.

________ are those laws that deal with family related matters such as marriage, divorce,adoption etc.

a)

Family Laws

b)

Religious Laws

c)

Community Laws

d)

State Laws

12.

Who was the founder of Bahujan Samaj Party ?

a)

Kumari Mayawati

b)

A. B. Kanshiram

c)

Mahatma Phule

d)

Sahu Maharaj

13.

Which of the following is a noneconomic indicator of development?

a)

Per Capita Income

b)

Literacy Rate

c)

National Income

d)

Production of Goods

14.

What is the main objective of the Human Development Index (HDI)?

a)

To measure only economic growth

b)

To assess the overall wellbeing of people in terms of health, education, and income

c)

To compare the military power of different countries

d)

To calculate the industrial growth of a country

15.

Which of the following is an example of the primary sector?

a)

Banking

b)

Agriculture

c)

Manufacturing

d)

Education

16.

Which sector includes activities related to trade, transport, and communication?

a)

Primary Sector

b)

Secondary Sector

c)

Tertiary Sector

d)

Quaternary Sector

17.

Which of the following is an example of formal sources of credit?

a)

Moneylenders

b)

Relatives and friends

c)

Commercial banks

d)

Local shopkeepers

18.

What is the primary role of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

a)

To issue credit cards

b)

To act as a moneylender to farmers

c)

To regulate the issue of currency and control the monetary policy of the country

d)

To regulate the stock market

19.

What is collateral?

a)

A type of loan provided by banks

b)

A deposit made to a bank

c)

An asset that the borrower owns and pledges to the lender as a guarantee

d)

A currency exchange system.

20.

Assertion (A) : From the very beginning, the French revolutionaries introduced various measures and practices like the idea of la patrie and la citoyen. Reason (R) : This was done to create a sense of collective identity amongst the French people.

a)
  • A - Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b)

B - Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

c)
  • C - A is true but R is false.

d)

D - A is false but R is true.

21.

Assertion (A) : Assertion: In 1919, Mahatma Gandhi decided to launch a nationwide Satyagraha against the proposed Rowlett Act. Reason (R) : The act was passed to repress political activities.

a)

A - Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b)

B - Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

c)

C - A is true but R is false.

d)
  • D - A is false but R is true.

22.

What are junkers?

a)

Soldiers

b)

Large land owners

c)

Aristocracy

d)

Weavers

23.

Identify the correct statement with regard to the 'Zollverein' from the following option.

a)

It was a measure unit of cloth in Germany.

b)

It was a class of trades in Germany.

c)

It was a customs union formed in 1834.

d)

It was the Congress hosted by the Austrian Chancellor duke Metternich in 1815.

24.

In the 18th century, which among the following was not a rich country?

a)

Peru

b)

China

c)

India

d)

Both b and c

25.

Land not available for cultivation includes; i. Barren and Wasteland ii. Land put to non agricultural uses ,example buildings, roads, factories etc.

a)

only i

b)

only ii

c)

Both i and ii

d)

None of the above

26.

The diversion channels of western Himalayas are called :-

a)

Canals

b)

Kuls

c)

Khadins

d)

Inundation channels

27.

Which of the following is an extinct species?

a)

Pink headed duck

b)

Nicobar pigeon

c)

Wild Asiatic buffalo

d)

Blue sheep

28.

Where does the majority of the population Of Belgium live?

a)

Flemish

b)

Wallonia

c)

German

d)

Luxembourg

29.

Gandhiji used to say that religion cannot be separated from :-

a)

Country

b)

Politics

c)

People

d)

Society

30.

Every party in India has to register itself with________.

a)
The Parliament
b)

Election Commission of India

c)

The Police

d)

The President of India

31.

Every party in India has to register itself with________.

a)

The Parliament.

b)

The election commission.

c)

The police.

d)

All of these

32.

Which of the following is the most common indicator for measuring economic development of a country?

a)

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

b)

Life Expectancy

c)

Literacy Rate

d)

IMR

33.

Which of the following statements is true regarding sustainable development?

a)

It refers to the development of present generations only.

b)

It ignores environmental concerns.

c)

It focuses on the exploitation of natural resources without concern for future generations.

d)

It aims to achieve economic development without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

34.

What is GDP (Gross Domestic Product)?

a)

The total value of goods and services produced in the primary sector alone

b)

The total value of goods and services produced within a country in a year

c)

The total value of exports from a country

d)

The value of all goods produced by multinational companies in a country.

35.

Which of the following is true about the informal sector in India?

a)

It includes all government jobs.

b)

It is well regulated and provides social security to workers.

c)

It includes small scale industries and self employment.

d)

It contributes to more than 90% of India's GDP.

36.

Which of the following is the most common medium of exchange in the modern economy?

a)

Barter system

b)

Gold

c)

Currency notes and coins

d)

Goods

37.

Which of the following is NOT a function of money?

a)

Medium of exchange

b)

Measure of value

c)

Store of value

d)

Decreasing inflation

38.

Which of the following is NOT associated with the informal sector of credit in India?

a)

High interest rates

b)

Lack of legal documentation

c)

Regulation by the Reserve Bank of India

d)

Flexibility in loan terms

39.

Which Treaty recognised Greece as an independent nation?

a)

Treaty of Constantinople,1832

b)

Treaty of Vienna,1857

c)

Treaty of Versailles,1871

d)

None of these

40.

Which one of the following methods does not help in soil conservation?

a)

Contour ploughing

b)

strip cropping

c)

creating shelter belt

d)

ploughing up and down the slopes.

41.

Gully erosion is common in the ____________.

a)

Chambal basin

b)

Ganga basin

c)

Rajasthan

d)

hilly areas

42.

Which of the following soil is ideal for growing cotton?

a)

Alluvial soil

b)

black soil

c)

red soil

d)

laterite soil.

43.

The resources which are accessible to all the members of the community is called

a)

Biotic

b)

abiotic

c)

renewable

d)

community resources

44.

Which of the following soil is generally Sandy in textile and saline in nature?

a)

Arid soil

b)

black soil

c)

red soil

d)

laterite soil

45.

Navdanya movement was associated with

a)

Women's Right

b)

political Rights.

c)

forest conservation.

d)

Rights of adivasis

46.

Most of the forests in northeastern states belong to the category of ___________.

a)

Wastelands

b)

Protected forests

c)

Unclassed forests

d)

Mangroves

47.

Where is Corbett National Park located?

a)

Uttarakhand

b)

Madhya Pradesh

c)

Assam

d)

West Bengal

48.

Where was coffee cultivation initially introduced in India?

a)

Baba Budan Hills

b)

Nilgiri Hills

c)

Aravalli Hills

d)

None of the above.

49.

Which crop is called 'Golden Fibre'?

a)

Jute

b)

Cotton

c)

Hemp

d)

Natural fibre

50.

When are kharif crops harvested?

a)

June-July

b)

April-May

c)

September-October

d)

October-December

51.

Kamal uses high yielding varieties seeds and chemical fertilizers to increase his wheat production. Which type of farming is Kamal practicing?

a)

Intensive subsistence farming

b)

Primitive subsistence farming

c)

Commercial farming

d)

Organic farming

52.

Raghu was an Indian farmer during the 1950s. Which of the following institutional reforms would we have witnessed in the 1950s?

a)

Package technology being used in agriculture.

b)

Establishment of Grameen banks.

c)

kissan credit card being launched.

d)

Abolition of zamindari system.

53.

Bhoodan gramdan movement was initiated by

a)

Mahatma Gandhi

b)

Jawaharlal Nehru

c)

Vinoba Bhave

d)

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

54.

What led to tensions between the Dutch speaking and French speaking community?

a)

Delay in getting benefits of economic development by Dutch community

b)

Delay in getting benefits of economic development by French community

c)

Cultural difference between the two communities

d)

None of the above.

55.

Which of the following is not the valid reason for power sharing?

a)

Because it helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between the various social groups

b)

It helps in imposing the will of the majority community over the minority

c)

It helps in decentralization of power

d)

None of these.

56.

Which of the following is not an element of Majoritarianism?

a)

Preferential policies to favour Sinhala community in jobs

b)

A new constitution to protect and promote Buddhism

c)

Granting of citizenship to Sri Lankan Tamils

d)

None of these.

57.

Which one of the following countries is good examples of 'holding together federations'?

a)

USA

b)

Switzerland

c)

Australia

d)

India

58.

Which of the following was not a provision of the Act of 1956 passed in Sri Lanka?

a)

Sinhala was recognised as the only official language

b)

Buddhism was to be protected by the state

c)

Provinces were given autonomy

d)

Sinhalas were favoured in government jobs

59.

When power is taken away from central and state governments and given to local government, it is called:

a)

Distribution

b)

Centralisation

c)

Reorganisation

d)

Decentralisation

60.

Which of the following countries is an example of 'coming together' federation?

a)

India

b)

Pakistan

c)

USA

d)

Sri Lanka

61.

Choose the correct statement regarding language policy of the Indian Government.

a)

English is our national language

b)

Citizens are free to choose any language as national language

c)

Hindi is our national language

d)

Constitution of India did not declare any language as national language.

62.

Which one of the following is not a feature of federalism?

a)

Two or more levels of government

b)

Different tiers of government govern the same citizens

c)

Courts have the power to interpret the constitution

d)

The centre government can order the state government.

63.

Which of these is incorrect, based on the Constitutional Amendment, 1992?

a)

One-fourth of positions are reserved for women.

b)

Regular elections should be held to the local government bodies.

c)

Seats are reserved for SCs, STs and OBCs.

d)

State Election Commission looks after these elections.