• Syllabus 2009: Science and Technology, Class X
• Class X: Science – 2007 (Set I – Delhi )

a) x + y = 4, 2x – 3y = 3
[x = 3, y = 1]

b) 5x – y – 7 = 0, x – y + 1 = 0
[x = 2, y = 3]

c) 3x + y + 1 = 0, 2x – 3y + 8 = 0
[x = -1, y = 2]

Q2. Show graphically that each of the following systems of equations is INCONSISTENT (i.e. has NO SOLUTION)

a) 2x + 3y = 6, 4x + 6y = 24

b) 2 y – x = 9, 6 y – 3x = 21

Q3. Show graphically that each of the following systems of equations has INFINITE no. of solutions:

a) 2y = 4x – 6, 2x = y + 3

b) x + y = 3, 2x = 6 – 2y

Q4. Solve the following system of linear equations graphically:

2x – y = -8; 8x + 3y = 24

Determine the vertices of the triangle formed by the lines representing these equations and the x – axis. Shade the triangular region so formed.

[x = 0, y = 8; (0, 8), (-4, 0), (3, 0)]

Q5. Draw graphs of the following equations on the same graph paper:

2x + 3y = 12, x – y = 1

Find the co-ordinates of the vertices of the triangle formed by the two straight lines and the y-axis.

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• Syllabus 2009: Mathematics, Class X

Q. 1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : (6 marks)

Dance is a skilful art. It is an effective means of expression. Facial expressions and hand gestures are the essence of dance. A dancer can express such feelings as joy, anger, or helplessness without saying a word. People have been dancing since time immemorial. Pre-historic people probably made up dances to gain favour of their Gods. Many Indian tribes danced while appealing for rain and good crops. But most people, these days, dance simply to have fun or entertain others. Dance is not merely a fun social activity, it is also an ideal exercise. Twenty minutes of dancing can burn as many calories as twenty minutes of swimming or biking. Half an-hour of dancing can burn as many as 200 to 400 calories. Dancing can reduce stress, tension, anxiety and even depression. Dance, like music, knows no boundaries – geographic, linguistic or racial. It is a great unifying force.

1.1 Answer the following questions briefly :

• 1. What constitutes the essence of dance? (1)
• 2. Mention any two feelings which can be expressed by a dancer without saying a word. (1)
• 3. Why did pre-historic people perform dances ? (1)
• 4. What did the Indian tribes appeal for through their dances ? (1)
• 5. How many calories are approximately burnt by half an-hour of dancing ? (1)
• 6. How is dance a unifying force ? (1)

Q. 2. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : (6 marks)

Ladakh is a desert in the mountains in the Eastern part of Jammu and Kashmir. This region does not receive any rain and is covered in snow for most of the year. Very little agriculture is possible in this region and very few trees can grow. For drinking water, people depend on the melting snow during the summer months. The people eat meat and milk products like cheese and butter. Each family owns some goats, cows and dzos (yak-cows). The sheep in this region are very special. They produce Pashmina wool which is prized. The people of Ladakh carefully collect the wool and sell it to traders from Kashmir where costly Pashmina shawls are chiefly woven. Though a desert Ladakh always attracted its share of traders. It was considered a good trade route due to its many passes through which caravans with merchandise travelled to what is today called Tibet.

2.1 Answer the following questions briefly :

• a. Why is Ladakh a desert region ?. (2)
• b. How do the people of Ladakh obtain drinking water in summer ? (1)
• c. Which cattle do they tend ? (1)
• d. Why are the sheep of this region special ? (1)
• e. Why was Ladakh considered a good trade route in olden times ? (1)

Q. 3. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : (8 marks)

There is only one natural satellite – the Moon. But there are many man-made or artificial satellites revolving around the Earth. Aryabhatta, IRS-IB and INSAT-2A are some Indian artificial satellites. They are more than 300 Km away from the earth. At this height, the Earth’s gravity and atmosphere do not affect them. Artificial satellites are of many kinds. Of them weather satellites send information and pictures of clouds, storms and ocean currents. They are used to predict the weather. This information is also used to warn people about storms, floods, forest fires etc. Communication satellites are used to transmit telephone conversation and TV programmes across the earth. They are helpful in sending messages through fax machines, using mobile phones and the internet. Science satellites send information about outer space. Astronomers study this data and get to know more about things in is pace. These satellites are launched into space by rockets. Once beyond the earth’s gravity and atmosphere, they are sent circling around the earth by the force of another rocket. There is nothing in space to obstruct the path or speed of those satellites. So they continue to keep going around the earth, just like the moon.

3.1 Answer the following questions briefly : (5 marks)

• a. Name any two of the Indian artificial satellites. (1)
• b. Why are artificial satellites kept at a distance of more than 300 km away from the Earth ? (1)
• c. Mention any two kinds of man-made satellites. (1)
• d. How is the information sent by weather satellites used ? (2)

3.2 Find words/phrases from the passage which mean the same as the following : (3 marks)

• i. force of attraction between an object and the earth (1)
• ii. body of water or air in motion (1)
• iii. block up/put something in the way of (1)

SECTION – B (Writing) (20 Marks)

Q. 4. You are Sunil/Shilpi living at 23, Navjyoti Apartments, Dwarka, Delhi. There is no community hall in your area. It causes a lot of hardships to the residents in organizing a function. Write a letter to the Municipal Commissioner requesting him to provide this facility in the area. Do not exceed 100 words. (6 marks)

OR

Your class went on a picnic to the newly created Valley Park in the city. Write a letter to your friend in Calcutta describing your experiences of the picnic and how you enjoyed it. You are Samarth/Sushmita living at 256, Block D, Mayur Apartments, Delhi. Do not exceed 100 words.

Q. 5. Read the passage given below : (8 marks)

The bicycle is a wonderful invention indeed. It enables speedy travel using your energy, whereas almost all other vehicles depend on external sources of energy. Every school boy knows who invented the first bicycle. It was a Scotsman named Kirkpatric Macmillan who in 1839 just fitted two wheels to a frame and attached pedals to the back wheel. He then embarked on the first bicycle ride in history. It was like nothing they had ever seen. He covered 112 kilometres in a mere 10 hours. It was a great feat considering the speed of travel in those days. Macmillan’s design of the bicycle was improved over the years. Handlebars became curved, tyres were made thin, and multiple gears were introduced. John Boyd Dunlop, thereafter revolutionized road transport by introducing pneumatic tyres. Racing bicycles became common by 1970. They were very good on smooth roads and climbed slopes comfortably. But on the mountain terrain where the roads were rough they flopped. It was at this juncture that Joe Breeze came along with the mountain bike. He made the tyres thick and introduced a new gear system, a flat handlebar and efficient hand brakes. It was fine on smooth highways as well as rough mountain roads.

5.1 On the basis of your reading of the above passage, make notes on it in points only, using headings and sub-headings. Also use recognizable abbreviations, wherever necessary. Supply a suitable title to it. (4 marks)

5.2 Write a summary of the above passage in about 50 words. (4 marks)

Q. 6. You have a neighbour who runs an automobile workshop on the ground floor of his residence. Little space is left on the road and there are chances of accidents. Write a paragraph in not more than 80 words describing the difficulties faced by the residents. (6 marks)

OR

There were pre-monsoon rain showers on Tuesday morning. You found school going children without any transport at the bus stops. Using the hints given below, write a report in not more than 80 words for your newspaper. You are Dinesh/Divya, a press reporter.

Massive water logging – roads pools of water – traffic jam – breakdown of cars, scooters and other vehicles – great chaos on road – children got stranded.

SECTION – C Grammar (15 Marks)

Q. 7. In the passage given below, one word has been omitted in each line. Write the missing word along with the word that comes before and the word that comes after it in your answer sheet. Ensure that the word that forms your answer is underlined as shown. (½×8=4 marks)

Q. 8. Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words given in brackets. Correctly number and write the answer in your answer sheet. (½×8=4 marks)

An injured jackal (a)________ (save) in South Delhi late on Thursday evening. It (b) ________ (wander) into the city from the nearby jungle. In fact the animal (c)________ (chase) by the dogs. While (d)________ (try) to cross the road in fear it (e) ________ (hit) by a (f)________ (speed) vehicle. The rescue team (g)________ (reach) the scene with an ambulance and (h)________(transport) the animal to safety.

Q. 9. Read the dialogue and complete the passage given below. Write the correct answer in your answer sheet against the correct blank number. Do not copy the whole sentence. (4 marks)

Inspector : When did you come to the bank ?

Salesman : At about 12.30.

Inspector : How much money did you bring ?

Salesman : Rs. 25000/-. I had to deposit it for my firm.

The Inspector asked the salesman (a)____________. The salesman told him (b)_____________________________________. The Inspector inquired of him (c)__________________. The salesman told him (d)_________________which he had to deposit for his firm.

Q. 10. Look at the words and phrases given below. Rearrange them to form meaningful sentences. The first one has been done as an example. Write the correct sentences in your answer sheet. Remember to number the answers correctly. (3×1=3 marks)

Example :

me/always/have/the thoughts/mother/of/inspired/my
The thoughts of my mother have always inspired me.

• 1. breathe in/the/fresh/i/morning air/always
• 2. angry/foolish/him/that/made/remark
• 3. great/childhood days/i/my/remember/with/pleasure

SECTION D Literature (45 Marks)

Q. 11. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. Write the answers in your answer sheet in one or two lines only. Number the answers correctly. (5 marks)

Lencho showed not the slightest surprise on seeing the money; such was his confidence – but he became angry when he counted the money. God could not have made a mistake, nor could he have denied Lencho what he had requested. Immediately, Lencho went up to the window to ask for paper and ink. On the public writing-table, he started to write, with much wrinkling of his brow, caused by the effort he had to make to express his ideas. When he finished, he went to the window to buy a stamp which he licked and then affixed to the envelop with a blow of his fist.

• a. Why was Lencho not surprised on seeing the money ? (1)
• b. Which two reasons did he give to justify his anger ? (2)
• c. Why did he go to the window to ask for paper and ink ? (1)
• d. Which word in the passage means the same as ‘least/smallest’? (1)

Q. 12. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. Write the answers in your answer sheet in one or two lines only. Number the answers correctly. (5 marks)

Sulochana looked at her husband with frightened eyes. Perhaps he was right, she thought. But may be he was growing older, and his hands and eyesight were not as strong as before. “You must be tired, working without a break,” she said, her words betraying her simplicity.

• a. Why were Sulochana’s eyes filled with fear ? (1)
• b. What did she think of her husband? (2)
• c. How did she console him.? (1)
• d. Which word in the passage means the same as ‘giving a sign of/showing what one really was’ ? (1)

Q. 13. Sudha says, “Just have faith in yourself and everything will be fine”. How does she prove it through examples from her own life ? Write your answer in about 80 words. (6 marks)

OR

Why was Anne’s teacher annoyed with her ? How was she able to bring about a change in his attitude towards her ? Write your answer in about 80 words.

Q. 14. Who is Bridget ? Why does she ask for a surgeon ? Write your answer in 30-40 words. (4 marks)

OR

“I hold that one good turn deserves another”, says Reuben. What does he mean by it ? Write your answer in 30-40 words.

Q. 15. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. Write the answers in your answer sheets. Remember to number the answers correctly. (3 marks)

- Yet seek him – and what shall you find in the place ?
Nothing but silence and empty space,
Save, in a corner, a heap of dry leaves,
That he’s left for a bed for beggars or thieves!

• a. What has been left in a corner ? (1)
• b. Who has left it ? (1)
• c. What purpose has he left it for ? (1)

OR

Earth is dry to the centre,
But Spring, a new comer,
A spring rich and strange,
Shall make the winds blow
Round and round,

• a. Why is the Earth dry ? (1)
• b. Who is referred to as ‘a new comer’ ? (1)
• c. What is the significance of Spring ? (1)

Q. 16. Why does the poet want to listen to the Lord ? Explain in 30-40 words. (3 marks)

OR

What message does the poet convey in the poem, ‘Nothing Will Die’ ? Write your answer in 30-40 words.

Q. 17. What has the sea been compared to ? Give two examples which the poet has used for comparison. (2 marks)

Q. 18. Describe the character of Ralph, the Rover. (2 marks)

OR

How does Wordsworth contrast the conditions outside and inside the house ? 19. What did the scientist do when he became furious ? What happened to the constable and the people in the bar ? Write your answer in about 100 words. (2 marks)

OR

Why did the dogs at the surgery reject Tricki as “an uninteresting object” ? How did he become an accepted member of the gang ? Write your answer in about 100 words. 20. What justification does Hari Singh give for stealing Anil’s money ? (2 marks)

Q. 21. Why did Matilda not like to visit her rich friend ? (2 marks)

OR

What story did Ausable frame about calling the police ?

Q. 22. Seeing the tiger, how did the tailor and the constables react ? (2 marks)

Q. 23. What happened when Griffin didn’t wake up in time ? (2 marks)

OR

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• i. Reaction between an acid and a base,
• ii. Rusting of iron. (1 marks)

Q. 2. Give the names of the functional groups

(i) – CHO

(ii) > C=O 1

Q. 3. What is a Galaxy? (1 marks)

Q. 4. What is the S.I. unit of electric potential? (1 marks)

Q. 5. (a) Give Arrhenius definition of an acid and a base.(1 marks)

(b) Choose strong acid and strong base from the following :
CH₃COOH, NH₄OH, KOH, HCl. 2

Q. 6. What is Tollen’s reagent? What would you observe on heating Tollen’s reagent with formalin in a test tube? (2 marks)

Q. 7. Distinguish between polar and equatorial orbits for artificial satellites. Illustrate the two orbits on a diagram.( 2 marks)

Q. 8. An electric iron has a rating of 750 W, 220 V. Calculate

• i. current passing through it, and
• ii. its resistance, when in use. (2 marks)

Q. 9. Name the raw materials that are required for the manufacture of washing soda by Solvay Process. Describe the chemical reactions involved in the process. (3 marks)

Q. 10. What is ‘liquor ammonia’? Describe with a diagram, ‘Fountain Experiment’ to demonstrate the following properties of ammonia :

• i. high solubility in water.
• ii. its alkaline nature.( 3 marks)

Q. 11. Give reasons for the following :

• i. A peculiar smell is observed near the preserved specimens in biology laboratory.
• ii. Methanal undergoes addition reaction with hydrogen cyanide,
• iii. Propanone can be used as a nail polish remover. (3 marks)

Q. 12. A concave lens has focal length of 20 cm. At what distance from the lens a 5 cm tall object be placed so that it forms an image at 15 cm from the lens? Also calculate the size of the image formed. (3 marks)

Q. 13. (a) Why is the Solar Cooker box covered with a plane glass plate?

(b) Why is energy of water flowing in a river considered to be an indirect form of Solar energy?

(c) How is the fission of nucleus brought about? (3 marks)

Q. 14. (a) What is meant by ‘Electric Resistance’ of a conductor?

(b) A wire of length L and resistance R is stretched so that its length is doubled and the area of cross-section is halved. How will its :

• i. resistance change?
• ii. resistivity change? (3 marks)

Q. 15. (a) Name one main ore of Aluminium. Write its formula. Which two main impurities are associated with this ore?

(b) Describe with chemical equations, the method employed for the enrichment of the above named ore.

Or

(a) Why is sulphuric acid called ‘King of Chemicals’?

(b) Describe the three chemical reactions that take place during the conversion of sulphur dioxide to sulphuric acid in the ‘Contact Process’.

(c) Why should water be never added dropwise to concentrated sulphuric acid? ( 5 marks)

Q. 16. Define the term, ‘Critical Angle’. What is meant by ‘total internal reflection’? State two essential conditions for total internal reflection to take place. With the help of a ray diagram, illustrate an application of total internal reflection.

Or

(a) What is meant by a ‘magnetic field’?

(b) How is the direction of magnetic field at a point determined?

(c) Describe an activity to demonstrate the direction of the magnetic field generated around a current carrying conductor.

(d) What is the direction of magnetic field at the centre of a current carrying circular loop? (5 marks)

SECTION – B

Q. 17. Name the term for transport of food from leaves to other parts of the plant. (1 marks)

Q. 18. What is a neuron? ( 1 marks)

Q. 19. Describe the mechanism of blood clotting. (2 marks)

Or

State the two vital functions of the human kidney. Name the procedure used in the working of artificial kidney.( marks)2

Q. 20. Name the two hormones secreted by pancreas. Write one function of each hormone named.( 2 marks)

Q. 21. (a) What is fertilization? Distinguish between external fertilization and internal fertilization.

(b) What is the site of fertilization in human beings? (3 marks)

Q. 22. Define the terms :

• i. Analogous organs
• ii. Vestigial organ
• iii. Sex chromosome (3 marks)

Q. 23. (a) What is ‘environmental pollution’?

(b) Distinguish between biodegradable and non-biodegradable pollutants.

(c) Choose the biodegradable pollutants from the list given below :
Sewage, DDT, radioactive waste, agricultural waste.

Or

Suggest three ways to maintain a balance between environment and development to survive. (3 marks)

Q. 24. (a) Draw a diagram of a ‘palisade cell’.

(b) Label vacuole, chloroplast, cell wall and cytoplasm on the diagram drawn.

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Q. 2. State two ways by which the Indian people reacted to the partition of Bengal by Lord Curzon. (2×1=2 marks)

Q. 3. Write two points of distinction between renewable resources and non-renewable resources. (2×1=2 marks)

Q. 4. Which is the most important cereal crop in India ? Name the two major producing states of this crop. (1+1=2 marks)

Q. 5. Why is sustainable development essential for economic growth ? Give two reasons. (2×1=2 marks)

Q. 6. How does casteism create hindrance in our social development ? Explain any two points. (2×1=2 marks)

Q. 7. Explain any two man-made factors responsible for landslides. (2×1=2 marks)

Q. 8. Analyse any two situations because of which the European trading companies started interfering in the political affairs of India in the eighteenth century. (2×1=2 marks)

Q. 9. Identify and name the Indian national leader shown in the picture given below. State any two of his contributions in promoting Indian Nationalism. (1+1=2 marks)

CBSE X Social Studies Question Paper 2007 (Outside Delhi)

Note : The following question is for the Blind Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 9.

State any two contributions of Surendra Nath Banerjee to promote Indian Nationalism.

Q. 10. How can Indian agricultural products stand in the world market ? Suggest two ways in this regard. (2×1=2 marks)

Q. 11. Identify the different thrust areas of human development. Which one of them plays the most significant role in the development ? (1½+½=2 marks)

Q. 12. How will you help a person if you find him/her in a burnt state ? Suggest any two ways. (2×1=2 marks)

Q. 13. In which two categories are minerals generally classified ? Give three characteristics of each category. (1+1½+1½=4 marks)

Q. 14. Describe any four privileges enjoyed by minority communities in India. (4×1=4 marks)

Or

State any eight steps which have been mentioned in the Indian Constitution to protect the interests of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. (8×½=4 marks)

Q. 15. Make the correct pairs from the two Columns A and B : (4×1=4 marks)

Column A Column B
(Author) (Works)
Somadeva Prithviraj Raso
Kalhana Gitagovinda
Jayadeva Rajataringini
Chandbardai Katha-Sarit-Sagar

Or

Explain any four contributions of Amir Khusrau. (4×1=4 marks)

Q. 16. Explain any four factors which are responsible for decentralisation of cotton industry in India. (4×1=4 marks)

Or

Explain any four measures to control air pollution created by industries in India. (4×1=4 marks)

Q. 17. “Transport routes are called the basic arteries of our economy.” Support this statement with four examples. (4×1=4 marks)

Q. 18. Explain the four measures taken by the Government of India to tackle the problem of poverty. (4×1=4 marks)

Q. 19. How did Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) come into existence as the second largest political formation in the world ? Explain. (4 marks)

Q. 20. What should be the configuration and foundation of an earthquake-resistant building ? Explain two points for each. (2+2=4 marks)

Q. 21. State any six objectives of the ‘National Forest Policy’ regarding conservation of forests in the country. (6×1=6 marks)

Or

Describe any six measures adopted for the conservation of water. (6×1=6 marks)

Q. 22. State the two index numbers used to know the price rise. Describe the four steps taken by the Government of India to control price rise. (2+4=6 marks)

Or

Describe any two features of each of the three strategies adopted by the Government to protect the interests of the consumers. (3×2=6 marks)

Q. 23. Explain any six factors that contributed to the growth of Indian Nationalism during the 19th century. (6×1=6 marks)

Or

Explain any six points regarding the significance of the ‘Revolt’ of 1857. (6×1=6 marks)

Q. 24. (a) (i) On the given political outline map of India (on page 9) the place is shown by No. 1, where the resolution for complete independence was declared. Identify and write the correct name of this place on the line drawn on the map.

(ii) On the same map of India (on page 9) shade and name the state where the ‘Gol Gumbaz’ is located. (1+1=2 marks)

(b) On the given political outline map of India (on page 11) are shown four geographical features A, B, C and D. Identify these features with the help of the map key and write their correct names on the line marked against each in the map. (4×1=4 marks)

Or

On the given political outline map of India (on page 12) locate and label the following geographical features : (4×1=4 marks)

1. Pune – Cotton Textile Centre
2. Narimanam – Oil Refinery
3. Rawatbhata – Nuclear Power Station
4. Vishakhapatnam – Sea-port

Note : The following question is for the Blind Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 24 (a) and (b).

1. Name the place where the resolution for complete independence was declared.
2. In which state is ‘Gol Gumbaz’ situated ?
3. Which is the leading state in the production of rubber ?
4. Name the Northern Terminal Station of North-South Corridor.
5. Name the international airport located in West Bengal.
6. Name the Software Technology Park located in Orissa. (6×1=6 marks)

CBSE X Social Studies Question Paper 2007 (Outside Delhi)

CBSE X Social Studies Question Paper 2007 (Outside Delhi)

CBSE X Social Studies Question Paper 2007 (Outside Delhi)

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Q. 2. Who is a disabled person ? Give one example each of two types of disabilities. (1+1=2 marks)

Q. 3. Write any four facts about tsunami. (4×½=2 marks)

Q. 4. Explain how Indian industries and trade had been ruined under the British rule in the eighteenth century. (2 marks)

Q. 5. Explain any two main features of Harappan culture. (2×1=2 marks)

Q. 6. Name the northern, eastern, southern and western nlost stations of Golden Quadrilateral express national highway. (4×½=2 marks)

Q. 7. How do the means of mass communication play a vital role in creating awareness among the people ? Explain. (2 marks)

Q. 8. Identify and name the social reformer shown in the picture given below. State any two contributions made by him. (1+1=2 marks)

CBSE X Social Studies Question Paper 2007

Q. 9. ‘India is a multilingual country’. Justify the statement with two arguments. (2×1=2 marks)

Q. 10. “Wells and tube wells are the most popular means of irrigation in northern plains of India.” Justify the statement with two arguments. (2×1=2 marks)

Q. 11. “Health sector interplays the most significant role in human development.” Justify this statement with two arguments. (2×1=2 marks)

Q. 12. Suggest two facts which should be borne in mind while selecting a site for a building in coastal areas. (2×1=2 marks)

Q. 13. Describeany four characteristics of subsistence farming. (4×1=4 marks)

Or

Describe any four steps taken by the Government to improve Indian agriculture after Independence. (4×1=4 marks)

Q. 14. Describe any four major problems faced by cotton textile industry in India. (4×1=4 marks)

Q. 15. Describe two different approaches by which the number of the poor are estimated in the country. (2+2=4 marks)

Q. 16. “The revolt of 1857 marked a turning point in the history of India.” Support this statement by giving four facts. (2+2=4 marks)

Or

When was the Muslim League formed ? Explain its three main objectives.

Q. 17. “Coal is the main source of energy as well as a raw material for industries in India.”Support this statement with two facts for each. ( 2+2=4 marks)

Q. 18. How does communalism pose a threat to our national unity ? Explain. (1+3=4 marks)

Q. 19. Explain the term ‘Veto’. Name any four countries which have veto power. (4×1=4 marks)

Q. 20. How is disaster managed at different levels ? Explain with one example each, from any four levels. (4×1=4 marks)

Or

Explain any four objectives of a search and rescue team.

Q. 21. When was Indian National Congress founded ? Who played the most important part in its formation ? Describe the main objectives of the Congress. (1+1+4=6 marks)

Or

Describe any six factors that were responsible for the rise of ‘extremism’ in India. 6×1=6 marks)

Q. 22. Why is the conservation of resources essential ? Explain any three measures of conservation of resources. (3+3=6 marks)

Or

“Water is a very important and critical resource in India”. Support this statement by explaining any three points of each. (3+3=6 marks)

Q. 23. Explain with suitable examples the impact of the expansion of business activities in an economy. (6 marks)

Or

Why is the rise of consumer awareness essential ? Explain any four measures to protect consumers’ interest. (2+4=6 marks)

Q. 24. (a) (i) On the given political outline map of India, the place is shown by No. 1, where Congress was split in 1907. Identify the place and name it on the line drawn.

(ii) On the same map shade and name the state where Jallianwala Bagh incident occurred. (1+1=2 marks)

(b) On the given political outline map of India, four geographical features A, B, C and D are marked. Identify these features with the help of the map key and write their correct names on the line marked against each in the map. (4×1=4 marks)

Or

On the given political outline map of India locate and label the following features : (4×1=4 marks)

1. Kanpur – Cotton Textile Centre
2. Kaiga – Nuclear Power Station
3. Haldia – Oil Refinery
4. Kandla – Seaport

Note : The following question is for the Blind Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 24 (a) and (b). (6×1=6 marks)

1. Name the State where Jallianwala incident occurred.
2. Name the place where Congress was split in 1907.
3. Which is the leading coffee producing state ?
4. Which is the eastern terminal station of ‘East-West Corridor’ ?
5. Name the international air-port located in Gujarat State.
6. Name the Software Technology Park located in Uttar Pradesh.

CBSE X Social Studies Question Paper 2007

CBSE X Social Studies Question Paper 2007

CBSE X Social Studies Question Paper 2007

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Reading (20 marks)

Q. 1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: (12 marks)

1. Last June, my elder daughter Sylvie, finished kindergarten at the school near our home in Bethlehem, USA. If my wife, Theresa, and I have our way, Sylvie will graduate from the same school. I am eyeing Sylvie’s graduation because I want this to be her only school and Bethlehem to be her hometown. Both goals – first one a school, the second a hometown – eluded me. My father was in the army, and I attended numerous schools. Our transient lifestyle offered a grand upbringing, but it came at a cost. Of all those people I befriended on the run, for instance, I’ve maintained contact with exactly one. I’m generally from everywhere and exactly from nowhere.
2. I want Sylvie and her two year old sister Linnea, to have that hometown that I missed. It would be a place they know intimately, care about, return to with a thrill. So when Theresa took a teaching post in Bethlehem, we moved from Chicago and decided to settle down here. That was almost six years ago, and the transition was rough. We did not like the paucity of movie houses, used book stores and great restaurants. We found instead, cheap shopping malls and cornfields being transformed into faceless suburbs. It was hard to imagine blossoming in such a place. We began to seek out the good things in Bethlehem, of which, we discovered, there are many. In short order we turned up the children’s corner of the public library, a number of parks and the folk music club that draws top performers to a venue no bigger than our living room.
3. Where we found good places, we found good people. Slowly their numbers increased. Soon we discovered we had knit together a circle of dear friends. As our friendship strengthened, so, too did an unspoken belief that we would be here for each other over the long haul. We’d watch each other’s children grow up; offer them a hand where we could, support each other through the joys and travails of parenthood.
4. There’s a yearly party, a joint sale and more potluck dinners than I can count. We’ve celebrated both of Linnea’s birthdays with a bash on our front lawn. On Saturday mornings when many of us converge downtown, the shopkeepers greet me and my children by name, and hand out goodies. To the old-timers here, all this might be unremarkable. But to the vagabond like me, this acceptance is heart-warming, nourishing and ultimately sustaining. So why resist its pull? Because it’s a mistake to take for granted a good community, or to assume we’d be lucky enough to find one somewhere else. In the end, good and lasting community arises from a commitment to it. And there’s no more basic commitment than staying put.

1.1 Complete the summary given below. Use only a word to fill in the blanks. (1×5=5)

The author decided to stay put at Bethlehem as he wanted it to be his (a) _____________________ hometown. Though upset about the lack of (b) ___________________, he and his wife started to seek out the good things there. Soon a strong bond developed between them and their (c)___________________. He resisted his (d)_______________________ to move to greener pastures. He also (e)___________________that only with commitment can a lasting community arise.

1.2 Complete the following sentences: (1×3=3 marks)

1. The author could not refer to any place as his hometown because _____________ .
2. The author had contact with only one friend _______________ .
3. The realization that lasting community arises _______________ .

1.3 Find words which mean the same as the following: (1×4=4 marks)

1. many/in large numbers (para 1)
2. change (para 2)
3. sorrows/unpleasant experiences (para 3)
4. a person who travels from place to place (para 4)

Q. 2. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: (8 marks)

1. Set in the declining but still green Western Ghats in the South-West of Karnataka, Coorg is the heart of India’s coffee country. Coffee is the world’s most heavily traded commodity after crude oil. Coorg boasts a land area four times larger than Hong Kong and seven times the area of Singapore. Most of it is under tree cover because unlike tea plants, the coffee bush requires shade.
2. India is acknowledged as the producer of the finest mild coffees. With their tropical climate, high altitude, abundant rainfall and fertile soil, Coorg and the neighbouring Chickmangalur districts in Karnataka have consistently produced and exported high quality coffee for over 150 years. The coffee output of these two districts accounts for 70 percent of the total coffee produced in the country. Coorg coffee is valued for its blue colour, clean beans and fine liquoring qualities and hence is in demand in the international markets.
3. In March and April, the coffee blossom time in Coorg, when blossoms transform into berries, the bushes are cropped. The cherry-red fruit is then pulped; the seeds separated, dried and sent for curing. Coorg or Kodagu is the district which is one of the largest producers of pepper, cardamom and honey in the world.
4. Not much is known about the early history of Coorg. Recorded history is available only from 1600 A.D. onwards when Kodava Rajas ruled over the region and established their capital at Mercara by constructing a mud-walled fort. The martial Kodavas troubled Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan, who ruled the Mysore region in the 18th century, by way of sporadic rebellions. But in 1785, Tipu’s large army marched into Kodagu and devastated the kingdom. Fourteen years later, with the help of the British, who defeated Tipu Sultan following the historic siege of Srirangapatana in 1799, Coorg regained independence and under the leadership of Raja Veerarajendra rebuilt the capital. Later in 1834, the British exiled its ruler Chikkaveera Rajendra and assumed administrative charge of the district. The British left India in 1947, leaving behind a legacy of coffee plantations, colonial buildings and well-planned road networks.

2.1 Complete the following: (1×4=4 marks)

1. The tea plants are unlike coffee plants as the latter _____________ .
2. Coorg coffee is internationally acclaimed for its _____________ .
3. Coorg is famous not only for coffee but also for _____________ .
4. After crude oil, coffee is the _____________ .

2.2 Complete the table given below: (1×4=4 marks)

SECTION – B

Writing (30 marks)

Q. 3. You are Akhil / Akanksha, the Head Boy/Girl of Modern Public School, Kochi. As part of Social Service your school has decided to clean the surroundings. Write a notice, in not more than 50 words, for your school notice board asking for the names of the students of senior wing who wish to participate wholeheartedly. (5 marks)

Q. 4. You are Akhila / Akash, a student of R.H. College, Mangalore. Send a telegram to your father living at 20, Church Road, Bangalore informing him that you are unable to come home to attend the wedding of your cousin due to curfew in Mangalore. Write the telegram in not more than 25 words. Copy the format of the telegram from the question paper. (5 marks)

INDIAN POST AND TELEGRAPH

Q. 5. The following lines from the poem, ‘Reaching Out’ in the Main Course Book set you thinking about the need to educate adults. You decided to get involved in the adult education programme. Taking ideas from the unit, ‘Education’, along with your own ideas, write a letter to the editor of a newspaper in about 150 words encouraging youngsters to take part in the programme. (10 marks)

Q. 6. You are a member of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in your locality. The following Pie-chart reflects the attitude of the people towards animals. In response to this, write an article to be published in the forthcoming issue of ‘The Week’ on why animals are ill treated and what can be done to prevent it. As Ramesh / Ranjini, write the article in 150-200 words. (10 marks)

FOR THE BLIND

You are a member of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in your locality. Write an article to be published in the forthcoming issue of ‘The Week’ on how animals are ill treated and what can be done to prevent it. As Ramesh / Ranjini, write the article in 150-200 words.

Hints:

* 50% people believe that animals are exploited for selfish ends.

* 35% people have indifferent attitude towards animals.

* 15% people believe that animals are man’s slaves.

SECTION – C

Grammar (20 marks)

Q. 7. Look at the notes given below and complete the paragraph suitably. Do not add any new information. Write the answers against the correct blank numbers in your answer sheet. Do not copy the whole sentences. (1×4=4 marks)

Susrutha – birth – 6th Century – learns surgery, medicine – Dhanvanthri – Varanasi – Susrutha, other doctors – realize – no point – learn – only facts – from books – perform – surgery -

Susrutha was a descendant of the Vedic sage Viswamithra. He was (a) __________ the 6th century B.C. He (b)______________from Dhanvanthri at Varanasi. Susrutha and some other (c)________________that learning only facts from books was of very little use by itself. In order to be good surgeons, they needed to learn by (d)______________

Q. 8. Rearrange the following words and phrases to form meaningful sentences. The first one has been done for you as an example. Write the answers against the correct blank numbers in your answer sheet. (1×4=4 marks)

was a / about twenty / childhood / delight / years ago. Childhood was a delight about twenty years ago.

1. the leisure hours / of a child / of the TV / today / are spent / in front /
2. of most / now – a – days / the attitude / parents is / different /
3. work and play / different things / they see / as / two /
4. playing / feel / is a/waste of/they/time/that

Q. 9. In the passage given below, there is an error in each line. Write the incorrect word and the correction as given in the example against the correct blank number in your answer sheet. Remember to underline the word you have supplied. (½×8=4 marks)

Q. 10. Read the headlines given below and use the information to complete the sentences appropriately. Write the answers against the correct blank numbers in your answer sheet. Do not copy the whole sentences. (1×4=4 marks)

1. Air Deccan adds new flight Air Deccan on Friday announced ___________________________ of a second flight to the Delhi-Dehradun sector.
2. Verismo India appoints new President Verismo Networks, a leading internet media company_____________ ______________ Abhay Dubey as President, Verismo India.
3. Madras Management Association elects new President. C.K.Ranganathan,_______________________________ of Madras Management Association for the year 2006-2007.
4. Arnold to take over charge The Football Federation of Australia said on Friday that Assistant Coach Graham Arnold________________of the Australian team for the next two Asian Cup qualifying matches.

Q. 11. Read the conversation and complete the paragraph given below. Write the answers against the correct blank numbers. Do not copy the whole sentences. (1×4=4 marks)

Arun: Where are you going? Hari: I am going to Mumbai. Arun: Do you know whether the train is on time? Hari: It is to arrive at 10 p.m. Arun: I hope it is on time.

Arun asked Hari where he was going. Hari answered that (a) ________. Arun enquired if he knew (b)_________________________. ________________________ Hari said (c) ____________________________. Arun said (d)________________.

SECTION – D

Literature (30 marks)

Q. 12. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. Write the answers in your answer sheet in one or two lines only. Number the answers correctly. (4 marks)

Like the bright hair uplifted from the head Of some fierce Maenad, even from the dim verge Of the horizon to the zenith’s height, The locks of the approaching storm.

1. Who is Maenad? What comparison does the poet make in these lines? (2)
2. Name the poetic device used here. (1)
3. What does the phrase, ‘The locks’ stand for? (1)

Q. 13. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. Write the answers in your answer sheet in one or two lines only. Number the answers correctly. (4 marks)

Dumbstruck sat the gaping frog. And the whole admiring bog Stared towards the sumac, rapt, And, when she had ended, clapped.

1. Why was the frog “dumbstruck”? (2)
2. Who admired whom? (1)
3. Why did everyone stare at the sumac? (1)

Q. 14. “We were the first that ever burst Into that silent sea.”

Give a description of the experiences the mariners underwent in ‘the silent sea’. Write your answer in 75-100 words. (5 marks)

Q. 15. Why did Calpurnia try to prevent Caesar from going to the senate house? Did she succeed in her attempt? Why? Write your answer in about 75 words. (5 marks)

Q. 16. “But when the evening of his life was drawing in, he left his old ways and suddenly took a new turn.” What was the change in Ali’s nature towards the end of his life? What was responsible for this transformation? Write your answer in 50-75 words. (4 marks)

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