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Class 10 Social Science
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Competency Based Questions · 3 chapters · 6 CBQ sets

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Ch 1

Resources and Development (Geography)

2 sets
CBQ 1Source BasedLand Use Pattern in India4 marks

Source / Extract

Study the following data on land use in India: India's total geographical area is 3.28 million sq km, but land use data is available for only about 93% of it. The country's land resources are used for various purposes — net sown area, forests, land not available for cultivation (barren and uncultivable land, land put to non-agricultural uses), fallow lands, and other uncultivated land excluding fallow. Over the decades, net sown area has increased by bringing wastelands under cultivation, but forest area has not met the national forest policy target of 33% of the total area. Currently forest area is about 23%. The uneven distribution of land resources is a major concern. The Himalayan region has steep slopes, while the Deccan plateau has hard rocks. The alluvial plains of the north are the most intensively cultivated.
1

What percentage of India's total geographical area is covered by forests currently, according to the passage?

1M
(A)33%
(B)28%
(C)23%
(D)18%
2

Which region of India has the most intensively cultivated land?

1M
(A)Himalayan region
(B)Deccan Plateau
(C)Alluvial plains of the north
(D)Thar Desert
3

The national forest policy target for forest cover as a percentage of total area is:

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(A)25%
(B)30%
(C)33%
(D)40%
4

What is 'land degradation' and mention any two human-made activities responsible for it.

1M
CBQ 2Assertion–Reason1 mark
A
Assertion

Resources are not distributed uniformly across the world and their distribution is closely related to the level of economic development.

R
Reason

The uneven distribution of resources is due to differences in physical factors like climate, relief, and soil type, as well as historical and socio-economic factors.

(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
Ch 2

Federalism (Political Science)

2 sets
CBQ 1Source BasedConstitutional Provisions for Federalism in India4 marks

Source / Extract

The Indian Constitution originally provided for a two-tier system of government — the Union Government at the centre and the State Governments. A third tier of federalism was added in 1992 by the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments, making local self-government bodies (Panchayats and Municipalities) constitutional entities. The Constitution has three lists: the Union List with 100 subjects (originally 97), the State List with 61 subjects (originally 66), and the Concurrent List with 52 subjects (originally 47). Subjects in the Union List are exclusively under the Central Government, those in the State List are under State Governments, and both can legislate on subjects in the Concurrent List, with Union law prevailing in case of conflict. Residuary subjects not mentioned in any list are with the Union Government.
1

In which year was the third tier of federalism added to the Indian Constitution?

1M
(A)1950
(B)1976
(C)1992
(D)2000
2

Which list contains subjects on which both Central and State governments can make laws?

1M
(A)Union List
(B)State List
(C)Concurrent List
(D)Residuary List
3

In case of a conflict between Central and State laws on a Concurrent List subject, which prevails?

1M
(A)State law always prevails
(B)The law made first prevails
(C)Central law prevails
(D)The Supreme Court decides case by case
4

Distinguish between 'coming together' federalism and 'holding together' federalism with one example each.

1M
CBQ 2Assertion–Reason1 mark
A
Assertion

India is a federal country but its Constitution describes it as a 'Union of States'.

R
Reason

The term 'Union of States' was used to make it clear that states cannot secede from the Indian Union, emphasising the indestructible nature of the federation.

(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
Ch 1

Development (Economics)

2 sets
CBQ 1Source BasedComparing Development Across Countries4 marks

Source / Extract

Different countries use different measures to compare development. For a long time, per capita income (average income per person) was considered the main indicator of development. The World Bank uses per capita income to classify countries: countries with per capita income of US$ 13,205 per annum or more (in 2021) are called rich or high-income countries, while those with US$ 1,085 or less are called low-income countries. India comes in the category of lower-middle income countries. However, per capita income alone is insufficient as it does not tell us how income is distributed, or about health, education, and quality of life. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) introduced the Human Development Index (HDI) which measures development using income, health (life expectancy), and education (literacy rate and enrolment ratio). Countries are ranked by HDI on the Human Development Report published each year.
1

According to the World Bank (2021), countries with per capita income of US$ 13,205 or more are classified as:

1M
(A)Low-income countries
(B)Middle-income countries
(C)High-income countries
(D)Developing countries
2

The Human Development Index (HDI) is published by:

1M
(A)World Bank
(B)IMF
(C)UNDP
(D)UNESCO
3

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Human Development Index?

1M
(A)Per capita income
(B)Life expectancy at birth
(C)Literacy rate and school enrolment
(D)Military expenditure
4

Why is per capita income considered an inadequate measure of development? Give two reasons.

1M
CBQ 2Assertion–Reason1 mark
A
Assertion

Kerala has a lower per capita income than Punjab but ranks higher on many human development indicators.

R
Reason

Human development indicators such as literacy rate, life expectancy, and infant mortality rate reflect how well a state invests in its people's welfare, irrespective of total income.

(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

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