Students must start practicing the questions from CBSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Social Science with Solutions Set 11 are designed as per the revised syllabus.
CBSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Social Science Set 11 with Solutions
Time : 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions
- Question paper comprises five Sections — A B. C. D and E. There are 37 questions in the question paper. All questions are compulsory.
- Section A – From question 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
- Section B – Question no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 40 words.
- Section C contains Q.25 to Q.29 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words.
- Section D – Question no. 30 to 33 are long answer-type questions. carrying 5 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words,
- Section E – Questions no. from 34 to 36 are case-based questions with three sub-questions and are of 4 marks each.
- Section F – Question no. 37 is map-based, carrying S marks with two parts, 37a from History (2 marks) and 37b from Geography (3 marks).
- There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions have to be attempted.
- In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.
Section A
Section A consists of 20 questions of 1 mark each
Question 1.
The Young Italy Movement was related to which of the following aspects? (1)
(a) Freedom of Italy from the subjugating rule of Ottoman rulers.
(b) A mission to educate the Youth of Italy.
(c) A mission to hold elections in Italy for the first time.
(d) Unification of Italy since, it was divided into various states.
Answer:
(d) Unification of Italy since, it was divided into various states.
Question 2.
Why did some people in 18th century Europe think that print culture would bring enlightenment and end despotism? (1)
I. After the coming of print culture, the ideas of scientists and philosophers now became more accessible to the common
people.
II. The writings of thinkers such as Jean Jacques Rousseau, Thomas Paine, and Voltaire were also widely printed and could gain popularity.
III. Print popularised the ideas of the enlightened thinkers like Martin Luther who attacked the authority of the church
and the despotic power of the state.
Which of these following statements is/are correct?
(a) Only II
(b) I and III
(c) I, II and III
(d) II and III
Answer:
(c) I, II, and III
Question 3.
Arrange the following events in a chronological order.
I. Paper reached Europe from China.
II. Buddhist missionaries from China introduced hand-printing technology into Japan.
III. Marco Polo brought woodblock printing technology into Europe from China.
IV. Printing done in China by rubbing paper against the inked surface of wooden blocks.
Codes
(a) IV, II, III, I
(b) IV, II, I, III
(c) III, II, IV, I
(d) II, III, I, IV
Answer:
(b) IV, II, I, III
Question 4.
The given image depicts the Planting of Tree of Liberty’ painted by Karl Fritz. (1)
In which country the scene took place? Identify from the given options.
(a) Leipzig, Germany
(b) Frankfurt, Germany
(c) Paris, France
(d) Zweibrucken, Germans’
Answer:
(d) Zweibrucken, Germans’
Question 5.
Ansh was giving a speech on one of the eminent personalities of India. During his speech, he mentioned “The great leader
joined active politics in 1930” and organised the Depressed Classes Association to uplift the Dalits and demanded separate
electorites for Dalits and reservation of seats in educational institutions for them. With regard to your knowledge, Ansh has
been referring to. (1)
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Sardar VaIIabhai Patel
(c) Dr BR Ambedkar
(d) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Answer:
(c) Dr BR Ambedkar
Question 6.
Identify the crop with the help of clues given below. (1)
high temperature is required during the time of growth. Grows well on well-drained fertile soils in the flood plains where soils are renewed every year.
(a) Rubber
(b) Cotton
(c) Jute
(d) Coffee
Answer:
(c) Jute
Question 7.
Identify the incorrect statement(s) from the following options. (1)
I. Protected forests are owned by the government but the local people are allowed to collect fuel wood, grazing their cattle without causing serious damage to the forests.
II. Protected forests constitute one-fifth of the total forest cover in India.
III. Haryana, Odisha, Punjab, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan have extensive protected forests.
Codes
(a) Only II
(b) Only III
(c) Both II and I
(d) None of these
Answer:
(a) Only II
Question 8.
With people being made the decision-makers by the Madhya Pradesh government, 2.9 million hectares or about 1 percent of India’s land area are being greened across the state through which of the following methods? (1)
(a) Waste management
(b) Watershed management
(c) Rainwater harvesting
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(b) Watershed management
Question 9.
India’s territorial water extends up to a distance of ……………………… . (1)
(a) 22.5 Nautical miles
(b) 12 Nautical miles
(c) 19.2 Nautical miles
(d) 200 Nautical miles
Answer:
(b) 12 Nautical miles
Question 10.
Which governmental body can pass an order making it necessary for political parties to hold their organisational elections and file their income tax returns? (1)
(a) Governor
(b) Election Commissioner
(c) Prime Minister
(d) President
Answer:
(b) Election Commissioner
Question 11.
Which of the following can be considered a form of sharing of OWCFS between the governments? (1)
Statement I Division of powers between the Chief Minister and Governor.
Statement II Division of powers between Central and State Legislatures
Statement III Power sharing between Union and the Stales through lists of subjects.
Statement IV Power division between Bureaucracy and Executive.
Codes
(a) Only Statement I is right
(b) Only Statement Ills right
(c) Statement II and IV arc right
(d) Statement II and III are right
Answer:
(d) Statement II and III are right
Question 12.
Identify the administrative body of Indian federal system with the help of the following information. (1)
It is a forum to discuss local governance and development.
All the decisions are taken through this and no decision is official and valid without the consent of this body at the village level.
Select the appropriate option from the following.
(a) Block Samiti
(b) Gram Sabha
(c) Zila Parishad
(d) Municipality
Answer:
(b) Gram Sabha
Question 13.
Consider the following statements.
I. India being a vast and diverse country the multi-party system was needed to accommodate the vast population.
II. Multi-party system ensures a healthy competition between different parties and prevents dictatorship of a single party.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect? (1)
(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) Neither I nor II
(d) Both I and II
Answer:
(c) Neither I nor II
Question 14.
Consider the following statements about the holding-together federation. (1)
I. A large country divides its power between Constituent States and the National Government.
II. The Central Government tends to be more powerful vis-a-vis the states.
III. The Central Government and the State always seem to have equal powers.
IV. Constituent states have unequal powers.
Select the correct option.
Codes
(a) I and II
(b) II and III
(c) I, II, and IV
(d) Only IV
Answer:
(c) I, II, and IV
Question 15.
There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes given below. (1)
Assertion (A) Power is shared among different social groups in Belgium.
Reason (R) Community Government in Belgium has the power regarding cultural, educational and language-related issue.
Codes
(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) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Answer:
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
Question 16.
Analyse the table given below and answer the question that follows. (1)
The source shows a database of workers employed in different sectors (in millions).
Sector | Unorganised | Organised | Total |
Primary | 240 | 2 | 242 |
Secondary | 54 | 9 | 63 |
Tertiary | 76 | 17 | 93 |
Total | 370 | 28 | 398 |
Total in % | 100% |
Reena is working as an accountant in a company where she receives poor working conditions, especially in terms of wages
which is much below than in the formal sector What percentage of tertiary sector workers in India is employed in unorganised sector according to the table?
(a) 7 1.2%
(b) 80%
(c) 81.7%
(d) 91.7%
Answer:
(c) 81.7%
Question 17.
Underemployment occurs when people (1)
(a) do not want to work.
(b) are working in a lazy manner.
(c) are working less than what they are capable of doing.
(d) are not paid for their work.
Answer:
(c) are working less than what they are capable of doing.
Question 18.
Anubha has taken a loan of ₹ 10 Lakh at an interest of 5 percent, from the bank in which she is working. Anubha works in
which sector of the economy? (1.)
(a) Primary
(b) Secondary
(c) Tertiary
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(c) Tertiary
Question 19.
What is the purpose of publishing the HDR for the UNDP? (1)
(a) To tell how to adjust inequalities.
(b) To measure how development has improved human life.
(c) To emphasise the importance of individuals and their ability to unleash their- maximum potential.
(d) All of the above
Answer:
(b) To measure how development has improved human life.
Question 20.
Which of the following will be the aspiration of a working woman? (1)
(a) To have a safe and secure work environment at the office.
(b) To have better technologies that can store data easily.
(c) To have good job opportunities where her education can be made use of.
(d) To have a fully functioning day care facilities in the office premises.
Answer:
(a) To have a safe and secure work environment at the office.
Section B
Section B consists of 4 questions of 2 marks each
Question 21.
Study the map thoroughly. Mention any one reason why this highlighted region is famous with respect to nationalism in India. (2)
Answer:
The highlighted region i.e ‘s Champaran is famous for its movement of Indigo planters. The rebeihon of the indigo planters began in Champaran in 1917. It was the first mass movement started by Mahatma Gandhi in India. This upnsing took place in the Indian state of Bihar dunng British rule.
Question 22.
Why Labore session of the Congress of 1929 is considered as the historical session? (2)
Answer:
The Lahore session of the Congress of 1929 is considered as the historical session because in this session that the resolution for Pooma Swaraj or complete independence was taken up. The Congress President hoisted the flag of complete freedom on the
bank of the Ravi on the midnight of 31st December, 1929. in front of huge crowds.
Question 23.
Instead of conservation of one species, why has the focus shifted to preservation of biodiversity? (2)
Answer:
The shift in focus from the conservation of a single species to the preservation of biodiversity can be attributed to several reasons, like.
By preserving biodiversity, aim to maintain the stability of the ecosystem.
By protecting biodiversity, we acknowledge and appreciate the essential worth of every species.
Question 24.
State any two conditions as laid down by the Election Commission to recognise a ‘State Party’ and ‘National Party’. (2)
Or
How does parties play a decisive role in making laws for a country? (2)
Answer:
The conditions laid down by the Election Commission recognise a State Party’ and ‘National Party are In a state party, the party members aim to highlight the regional interests. On the other hand, a national party gives due importance to national interests.
A state party can contest in elections only in a particular state, whereas a national party can contest in elections all across the country.
Or
Parties play a decisive role in making laws for a country in the following manner
(i) The ruling party supports the bills and policy matter of the government whereas opposition party try to find the negative points So, public can know positive and negative points of the bill.
(ii) Laws are debated and passed in the Parliament which consist of members of different political parties.
Section C
Section C consists of 5 questions of 3 marks each
Question 25.
Write a short note on (1.5+ 1.5)
(i) Automobile Industry
(ii) IT and Electronics Industry
Answer:
(i) Automobile Industry This industry provides quick transportation vehicles for” goods and passengers. In India, there are centers for manufacture of trucks, buses, cars, motorcycles, scooters, three-wheelers, and multi-utility vehicles. The industry is located around Gurugram, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Indore, Hyderabad. Jamshedpur, Delhi and Bengaluru
(ii) Information Technology (IT) and Electronics Industry It covers products from transistor sets to televisions, telephones, cellphones, telephone exchanges, radars, computers, and other equipment required by the telecommunication and computer industry.
Bengaluru has emerged as the electronic capital of India. Other important centers for electronic goods are Noida, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune. Delhi, Kolkata, Lucknow and Coimbatore.
Question 26.
Write a note on Giuseppe Mazzini. (3)
Or
What was the Zoilverein? What were its wider implications? (1+2)
Answer:
Giuseppe Mazzini was an Itahan. He was born in Genoa in Italy. He became a member of the secret society of the Carbonari,
At the age of 24, he was sent into exile for attemptïng a revolution in Liguria. He subsequently established two more underground societies. Youthful Italy in Marseilles and Youthful Europe in Berne whose members were like-minded young men from Poland, France. Italy and the German states. Mazzini accepted that God had intended nations to be the natural units of mankind.
Or
Zoliverein was a custom union. In 1834, a customs union or Zollverein was formed at the initiative of Prussia, It was joined by most of the German States. The aim of Zoilverein was to bind the Germans economically into a nation. The Union abolished the
tariff barriers and reduced the number of currencies from over thirty to only two.
It helped to awaken and raise national sentiment through a fusion of individual and provincial interests. The German people reached that a free economic system was the only means to engender national feeling.
Question 27.
Mention any three aspects of life in which women are discriminated against in our Country. (3)
Answer:
The three aspects of life in which women are discriminated against in our country are
- Education The literacy rate among women is only 54 percent as compared with 76 percent among men. When it comes to higher education, a smaller proportion of girls, in comparison to the boys, are allowed to go for higher studies. This is because parents prefer to spend their resources on their son’s education.
- Sex ratio In many parts of India, parents find ways to abort the girl child in a will to have a son. This has led to a decline in child sex ratio (number of girl children per thousand boys) in the country to merely 1919.
- High-paid Jobs The proportion of women working in highly paid and valued jobs is still smaller than men.
Question 28.
Discuss any two reasons which indicates that caste alone cannot determine election results in India. (3)
Answer:
The two reasons that say that caste alone cannot determine election results in India are
- No parliamentary constituency in India has a clear majority of one single caste. So, parties need to win the confidence of more than one caste and community to win elections.
- No party wins the votes of all the voters belonging to one particular caste or community, Voters have become wiser and they only vote for those candidates or parties which are expected to work towards the development of their constituency.
Question 29.
Study the data given below and answer the following questions. (1.5+1.5)
County | Gross National Income (GNI( per capita (2011 PPPS) | Life Expectancy at birth (2017) | Mean Years of Schooling of People aged 25 and above (2017) | HDI Rank in the world (2018) |
Sri Lanka | 11,326 | 75.5 | 10.9 | 76 |
India | 6,353 | 68.8 | 6.4 | 130 |
Myanmar | 5,567 | 66.7 | 4.9 | 148 |
Pakistan | 5,331 | 66.6 | 5.2 | 150 |
Nepal | 2,471 | 70.6 | 4.9 | 149 |
Bangladesh | 3,677 | 72.8 | 5.8 | 136 |
Source: Human Development Report, 2018, United Nations Development Programme, New York
(i) Identify the country that most probably has a well-developed healthcare system but lesser average education than India.
(ii) What does the terms life expectancy and mean years of schooling indicate with respect to human development?
Answer:
(i) Nepal has a well-developed healthcare system but lesser average education than India. The life expectancy of Nepal is 70.6 and the mean year of schooling of people aged 25 and above is 4.9. So, the life expectancy in Nepal is higher than India which indicates a well-developed healthcare system in the country while the mean year of schooling in Nepal is lower than India.
(ii) Life expectancy at birth indicates the healthcare status of the country. Good healthcare facilities in the country show a higher life expectancy.
Mean year of schooling indicates the literacy level of the country. Higher the education facilities provided to the public, higher is the mean year schooling, and results in higher education status of the country.
Section D
Section D consists of 4 questions of 5 marks each
Question 30.
Some of the political organisations in India were lukewarm in their response to the ‘Civil Disobedience Movement’. Examine
the statement. (5)
Or
Sketch out a precise narrative of the genesis of Gandhiji’s idea of Non-Cooperation with the British and the circumstantial
significance of launching the first Mass Movement of India in 1920. (5)
Answer:
It’s an apt statement that some of the political organisations in India were lukewarm in their response to the ‘Civil Disobedience Movement. For example, Some of the Congress leaders were not willing to continue the Non-Cooperation because they were tired of the mass struggle, wanted to participate in the council elections, and criticise the British policies within the council. The Swaraj party was formed within the Congress party by CR Das and Motilal Nehru. It was formed with the purpose to argue for return to council elections.
The Muslims and their political organisations were also not taking much interest in the Civil Disobedience Movement due to the decline of the Non-Cooperation Khilafat Movement. They felt alienated from Congress. They felt that Congress is linked with the Hindu Mahasabha and their propagandas are Hindu-oriented.
Or
The precise narrative of the genesis of Gandhi’s idea of Non-Cooperation with the British and the circumstantial significance of launching the first Mass Movement in 1920 is given in ‘Hind Swaraj 1909. In this book, he declared that British rule was established in India with the cooperation of Indians. If Indians refused to cooperate, British rule in India would collapse within a year and Swaraj would come.
- Mahatma Gandhi proposed the following strategies for the implementation of the Non-Cooperation as a movement
- The movement would begin with a surrender of titles, honours, and honorary posts by people.
- The movement would boycott Civil Services. Army, Police. British Courts and Legislative Assemblies, Schools and Colleges, and British Goods.
- The British goods would be replaced by domestic goods or Swadeshi to promote the native cottage industries.
- In case of government suppression, the Civil Disobedience Movement would be Launched. The Non-Cooperation Movement was adopted by the Congress during the Nagpur Conference in December 1920 and it began under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi.
Question 31.
“Dynastic succession is one of the most serious challenges before the political parties.” Examine the statement. (5)
Or
Discuss the influence of political parties on the government. (5)
Answer:
Dynastic succession is defined as a desire of few to concentrate political powers in their own hands.
- It is one of the most serious challenges before the political parties because most political parties do not practice open and transparent procedures for their functioning.
- there are few ways for an ordinary worker to rise to the top in a party.
- in many parties, the top positions are always controlled by members of one family. This practice is unfair to other members of that party and is also bad for a democracy.
- people who do not have adequate experience or popular support come to occupy positions of power.
or
Political parties are called the government in disguise due to the following reasons
- In most democracies, elections are fought mainly among the candidates put up by political parties.
- Parties put forward different policies and programmes and the voters choose from them.
- Parties play a decisive role in making laws for a country They shape public opinions to raise and highlight issues.
- Parties torn and run governments.
- Opposition role is important in democracy as it voices different views and criticises the government for its failures or wrong policies
- Parties provide people access to government machinery and welfare schemes implemented by governments.
Question 32.
“Planning is the widely accepted strategy for judicious use of resources in a country like India”. Justify this statement with two
relevant points and an example. (5)
Or
Discuss anthropogenic factors of land degradation. (5)
Answer:
Planning is the widely accepted strategy for judicious use of resources in a country like India. India has enormous diversity in the availability of resources. Through planning, regions which have shortage of vital resources and those having adequate quantities, receive equal attention.
There are regions which are rich in certain types of resources but are deficient in some other resources. For example, Arunachal has an abundance of water but lacks Infrastructural development. There are some regions which can be considered self-sufficient in terms of availability of resources. For example, the states of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh are rich in minerals and coal deposits.
There are some regions which have acute shortages of some vital resources, For example, the state of Rajasthan is well endowed with solar and wind energy but lacks in water resources.
Or
The anthropogenic factors responsible for land degradation in India are. Deforestation due to mining activities in Jharkhand. Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha have caused severe degradation Mining sites are abandoned after excavation work is completed, leaving deep scars.
Mineral processing like grinding of limestone for cement industry as well as calculate and soapstone for ceramic industry generate huge quantities of dust which falls down on land This retards the process of infiltration of water into the soil.
Effluents as waste from industries have become a major source of land and water pollution in many parts of the country.
Over-irrigation in Punjab, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh is responsible for land degradation due to waterlogging, leading to increase in salinity.
Question 33.
Sumit visited a bank to take a home loan. However, the bank might not be willing to lend credit to him. What could be the
possible reasons behind it? (5)
Or
Explain with an example how the terms of credit can be unfavourable for the small farmer. Also suggest some sources by which small farmers can get cheap credit. (3+2)
Answer:
The banks might not be willing to lend certain borrowers like Sumit due to the following reasons
- A few people fail to provide the required set of documents to get a loan.
- There are some people who have not repaid previous loans. Such borrowers are come in the defaulter’s list.
- Banks might not be willing to lend them further.
- The banks might not be willing to lend entrepreneurs who are going to invest in the business with high risks.
- The banks might not be willing to lend those people who earn irregular incomes o have no fixed salary because in such cases chances of repayment of the loan are very less.
Or
The terms of credit can be unfavourable for the small farmer, for exan,pe, if a farmer borrows money from the bank and during the harvest season his crops are ruined, then he shall not be able to repay the loan to the bank. He might have to sell a part of his land to repay the amount. In, such condition he will further fall into the debt trap The small farmers can get cheap credit from the different sources like banks, agricultural cooperatives, and Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
Section E
Section E consists of 3 Case-based questions of 4 marks each
Question 34.
Read the given extract and answer the following questions. Money is a fascinating subject and full of curiosities. The history of money and how various forms were used at different times is an interesting story. Modern forms of money are linked to the banking system. The present situation in India, where newer forms of money are slowly spreading with computerization of the banking system.
offers many opportunities to students to explore on their own. We need not get into a formal discussion of the functions of
money’ but let it come up as questions. The stock of money consists of currency held by the public and the demand deposits that they hold with the banks. This is the money that people can use as they wish and the government has to ensure that the system works smoothly.
What would happen when the government declares that some of the currency notes used by people would be made invalid and would be replaced by new currency? In India, during November 2016, currency notes in the denomination of ₹ 500 and ₹ 1,000 were declared invalid. People were asked to surrender these notes to the bank by a specific period and receive new ₹ 500, ₹ 2,000, or other currency notes.
This is known as ‘demonetisation’. Sitice then, people were also encouraged to use their bank deposits rather than cash for
transactions. Hence, digital transactions started by using bank-to-bank transfers through the internet or mobile phones, cheques, ATM cards, credit cards, and Point of Sale (POS) swipe machines at shops. This is promoted to reduce the requirement of cash for transactions and also control corruption.
(i) What can be counted as a modern form of money? (1)
(ii) Which factor according to the given case primarily facilitates the expansion of newer currency? (1)
(iii) State the possible benefits from demonetisation. (2)
Answer:
(i) Paper currency and coins made up of alloys, ATM cards, and cheques can be counted as a modern form of money.
(ii) Computerisation of banking systems primarily facilitates the expansion of newer currency
(iii) The possible benefits from demonetisation include Reducing Counterfeit Currency This allows the government to weed out counterfeit currency from the market. Curbs Anti-social Activities Through the medium of cash, many anti-social activities are discouraged.
Question 35.
Read the given extract and answer the following questions.
The Chemical industry in India is fast growing and diversifying. It contributes approximately 3 percent of the GDP It is the
third largest in Asia and occupies the twelfth place in the world in terms of its size. It comprises both large and small-scale
manufacturing units.
Rapid growth has been recorded in both inorganic and organic sectors. Inorganic chemicals include sulphuric acid (used to
manufacture fertilisers, synthetic fibers, plastics, adhesives, paints, dyes stuffs), nitric acid, alkalis, soda ash (used to make
glass, soaps and detergents, paper), and caustic soda. These industries are widely spread over the country Organic chemicals include petrochemicals, which are used for manufacturing of synthetic fibers, synthetic rubber, plastics, dye stuffs, drugs, and pharmaceuticals.
Organic chemical plants are located near oil refineries or petrochemical plants. The chemical industry is its own largest consumer. Basic chemicals undergo processing to further produce other chemicals that are used for industrial applications, agriculture or directly for consumer markets.
(i) State one difference between organic and inorganic chemicals. (1)
(ii) Where organic chemical plants are generally located?
(iii) State the features of chemical industries. (2)
Answer:
(i) Organic chemicals includes petrochemicals that are used for manufacturing of synthetic fibers, synthetic rubber plastics, dyes stuffs, drugs, and pharmaceuticals.
On the other hand, inorganic chemicals includes sulphuric acid, nitric acid, alkalis, soda ash, and caustic soda. They are used to manufacture fertilisers, synthetic fibres, plastics, adhesives, paints, dyes, stuff, etc.
(ii) Organic chemical plants are generally located near oil refineries o petrochemical plants.
(iii) The features of chemical industries are
- It is a major source of employment to large number of people due to its diverse and fast-growing nature.
- It comprises of both large and small scale manufacturing units.
Question 36.
Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow.
“To the altar of this revolution, we have brought our youth as incense’. Many nationalists thought that the struggle against the British could not be won through non-violence. In 1928, the Hindustan Socialist Republican Army (HSRA) was founded at a meeting in Feroz Shah Kotla ground in Delhi. Amongst its leaders were Bhagat Singh, Jatin Das, and Ajoy Ghosh. In a series of
dramatic actions in different parts of India, the HSRA targeted some of the symbols of British power. In April 1929, Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt threw a bomb in the Legislative Assembly. In the same year, there was an attempt to blow up the train that Lord Irwin was traveling in. Bhagat Singh was 23 when he was tried and executed by the colonial government. During his trial, Bhagat Singh stated that he did not wish to glorify the cult of the bomb and pistol but wanted a revolution in society: ‘Revolution is the inalienable right of mankind.’ Freedom is the imprescriptible birthright of all. The labourer is the real sustainer of society. To the altar of this revolution we have brought our youth as incense, for no sacrifice is too great for so magnificent a cause. We are content. We await the advent of revolution. Inquilab Zindabad!.
(i) When was HSRA founded? Why was Bhagat Singh put on trial? (1+ 1)
(ii) What were the reasons behind formation of HSRA? (2)
Answer:
(i) Hindustan Socialist Republican Army (HSRA) was established in 1928 at Feroz Shah Kotla in New Delhi by Chandra Shekhar Azad, Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar and others, Bhagat Singh was put on trial because in April 1929, along with Batukeshwar Dutta he threw a bomb in the Legislative Assembly in an attempt to kill Lord Irwin.
(ii) The suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement after Chauri Chaura irritated some nationalists who believed that the suspension was unjustified. This resulted in the emergence of revolutionary movements who wanted to overthrow British
rule and as a result, HSRA then came into existence.
Section F
Section F consists of Map based question of 5 marks
Question 37.
(a) Two places A and B are marked on the given outline map of India. Identify them and write their correct names on the lines
drawn near them. (2)
A. The location of the Indian National Congress Session of 1927.
B. A place where Gandhiji ceremonially violated the Salt Law and manufactured salt by boiling salt seawater.
(b) On the same outline map of India, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols. (3)
(i) A major port on the South-East coast of India.
(ii) A major sugarcane-producing state.
(iii) A Software Technology Park
(iv) A major dam in Odisha
Answer: