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Social Science — Model Question Paper 2

Social Science · Kerala SSLC (Class 10) · English Medium · SSLC 2027 pattern · English Medium · 80 marks · 150 min + 15 min cool-off

Section A

Questions 1–8 carry 1 score each. Answer all.

  1. Arrange the following events of the freedom struggle in chronological order. (i) Signing of the Gandhi–Irwin Pact (ii) Nationwide hartal on the arrival of the Simon Commission (iii) Gandhiji breaks the salt law at Dandi beach (iv) The Congress demands complete independence at its Lahore session [1 mark]
    • ii, iv, iii, i
    • iv, ii, iii, i
    • ii, iii, iv, i
    • iii, ii, i, iv
  2. Find the relationship in the first pair and complete the second pair. Society of Jesus : Ignatius Loyola Ninety-Five Theses : ______ [1 mark]
    • Erasmus
    • Martin Luther
    • John Calvin
    • Johann Tetzel
  3. Match Column A with Column B. Column A: (a) Narmada Bachao Andolan (b) Chipko Movement (c) Mizo National Front (d) Naga National Council Column B: (i) Laldenga (ii) Angami Zapu Phizo (iii) Medha Patkar (iv) Sunderlal Bahuguna [1 mark]
    • a–iv, b–iii, c–ii, d–i
    • a–iii, b–iv, c–ii, d–i
    • a–i, b–ii, c–iii, d–iv
    • a–iii, b–iv, c–i, d–ii
  4. Which of the following pairs related to tribal revolts in India is NOT correctly matched? [1 mark]
    • Santhal Revolt (1855–56) – Sidhu Murmu and Kanhu Murmu
    • Munda Revolt (Ulgulan) – Birsa Munda
    • Kurichya Revolt (1812) – Wayanad
    • Munda Revolt (Ulgulan) – Raman Nambi
  5. Read the statements and choose the correct option. Statement 1: Rainfall of more than 10 cm in an hour is considered a cloudburst. Statement 2: The Chinook is a dry hot wind that blows down the slopes of the Alps in Europe. [1 mark]
    • Both statements are true
    • Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false
    • Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true
    • Both statements are false
  6. Match the banking technologies with their features. Column A: (a) NEFT (b) RTGS (c) Core banking (d) UPI Column B: (i) Transactions can be done from any branch of one's bank (ii) Real-time transfer between bank accounts through a mobile app; developed by NPCI (iii) Transfer between account holders using the IFSC (iv) Transfer of large amounts of money in a very short time [1 mark]
    • a–iv, b–iii, c–i, d–ii
    • a–iii, b–i, c–iv, d–ii
    • a–iii, b–iv, c–i, d–ii
    • a–ii, b–iv, c–iii, d–i
  7. Find the odd one out. [1 mark]
    • Hematite
    • Magnetite
    • Limonite
    • Bauxite
  8. Which of the following is NOT related to the Consumer Protection Act, 2019? [1 mark]
    • It came into force on 24 December 1986
    • It set up the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)
    • It has rules to prevent unfair trade practices by e-commerce platforms
    • It prohibits misleading advertisements

Section B

Questions 9–15 carry 2 scores each. Answer all, in two or more sentences.

  1. Emile Durkheim's study 'Suicide' (1897) is often given as an early example of looking at a personal problem with a sociological perspective. Why? [2 marks]
  2. What is disinvestment? Mention any two ways in which it is carried out. [2 marks]
  3. Distinguish between media literacy and digital literacy. [2 marks]
  4. A traveller in Longyearbyen (Svalbard Islands, north of Norway) noted that from mid-November to January, people going out to work wear reflective clothing over their woollen clothes. Explain why. [2 marks]
  5. Kerala became India's first fully literate state on 18 April 1991. Mention any two factors that helped Kerala achieve this. [2 marks]
  6. What is soil piping? Name the two Kerala districts where depressions formed by it have recently been found. [2 marks]
  7. The Taiga region is found only in the Northern Hemisphere. Give the reason. Which is its most important economic activity? [2 marks]

Section C

Questions 16–23 carry 3 scores each. Answer in three or more sentences. Where (A) and (B) are given, answer only one.

  1. (A) French thinkers convinced people of the injustice they faced and inspired them to act. Explain the ideas of any three of the following: Voltaire, Rousseau, Montesquieu, John Locke. [3 marks]

    OR

    (B) What was the Congress of Vienna? Write any two of its major decisions.

  2. 'The Munich Agreement is a prime example of Western appeasement.' Explain the agreement and show how the policy of appeasement helped lead to the Second World War. [3 marks]
  3. Read the following news headlines (samples prepared for this question). • "Zero-balance accounts bring banking to remote tribal hamlets" • "Women's neighbourhood groups get small loans without collateral" • "Co-operative bank opens branch in hilly panchayat; farmers get low-interest loans" Which goal of the government do these headlines point to? Explain any two steps taken to achieve it. [3 marks]
  4. (A) 'If diversity naturally exists, pluralism has to be intentionally cultivated.' Explain this statement with an example. [3 marks]

    OR

    (B) Rural and urban societies in India depend on each other. Explain with examples. What is meant by the rural-urban continuum?

  5. Compare tropical cyclones and temperate cyclones on any three aspects. [3 marks]
  6. Sneha ordered a smartphone worth ₹45,000 from an e-commerce platform. The phone delivered was a different, cheaper model, and the seller ignores her complaints. (a) Which consumer right allows Sneha to seek a remedy against this unfair trade practice? (b) Where can she file a complaint, and how? (c) How does the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 help consumers like her? [3 marks]
  7. The Governor is meant to be a 'friend, philosopher and guide' to the state Cabinet, yet the office has often been controversial. Give two reasons for the controversy and state the recommendation of the Sarkaria Commission on appointing Governors. [3 marks]
  8. Explain potential resources, developed resources and stocks with one example each. [3 marks]

Section D

Questions 24–29 carry 4 scores each. Answer in four or more sentences. Where (A) and (B) are given, answer only one. Answer Question 29 on the outline map of the world.

  1. (A) Peasants and workers gave strength to the national movement. Explain the peasant movements and the organisation of labourers during the freedom struggle. [4 marks]

    OR

    (B) Some freedom fighters chose the path of armed revolution instead of Gandhiji's non-violence. Describe their main activities.

  2. (A) What is a knowledge economy? Explain how it is changing agriculture and industry in India. Name two institutions working to make Kerala a knowledge economy. [4 marks]

    OR

    (B) Compare the Human Development Index (HDI) and the Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI).

  3. (A) Explain the major steps in the reorganisation of Indian states on a linguistic basis after independence. [4 marks]

    OR

    (B) Jawaharlal Nehru saw science and technology as essential for India's future. Explain with examples of institutions and achievements.

  4. Explain how tectonic earthquakes occur. Distinguish between the focus and the epicentre. Suggest any two measures to reduce the damage caused by earthquakes. [4 marks]
  5. Compare the Reformation and the Counter-Reformation. [4 marks]
  6. Identify the following and mark them on the outline map of the world provided. [4 marks]
    • (A) The hot desert of southern Africa, where the Bushmen have adapted to the harsh conditions.
    • (B) The tropical grassland of Venezuela in South America.
    • (C) The temperate grassland of North America known as the 'Granary of the World'.
    • (D) The hot desert of the smallest continent, where gold mining has supported human settlement.

Section E

Questions 30–31 carry 5 scores each. Answer in detail. Answer either (A) or (B) of each question.

  1. (A) Defection, criminalisation of politics and corruption are serious challenges to Indian democracy. [5 marks]
    • (a) What is defection? How did Parliament try to check it?
    • (b) What is meant by criminalisation of politics? Suggest two ways to end it.
    • (c) On what ground did the Supreme Court quash the electoral bond scheme in 2024?

    OR

    (B) Explain the causes that led to the First World War.

  2. (A) The temperatures recorded on a day at two places are given below. Place P: Maximum 38°C, Minimum 22°C Place Q: Maximum 31°C, Minimum 25°C [5 marks]
    • (a) Calculate the diurnal range of temperature and the daily mean temperature for both places.
    • (b) Which of the two places is more likely to be on the coast? Give reasons.
    • (c) At what times of the day are the maximum and minimum temperatures usually recorded?

    OR

    (B) 'The world has enough for everyone's need, but not enough for everyone's greed.'

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