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CBSE 10 Social Question Paper-2016

CBSE 10 Social Question Paper-2016

This mock test includes actual CBSE Class 10 Social board exam questions from the year 2016, helping students understand exam trends and practice real paper formats.

2025-07-26
Pavan Pavan
CBSE Class 10 2016 Grade 12

Duration

30 min

Questions

30

Marking

Negative

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Name the event that mobilised nationalist feelings among the educated elite across Europe in 1830-1848?

A
The Revolutions of 1830 and 1848
B
The French Revolution
C
The Industrial Revolution
D
The Unification of Germany

How do minerals occur in igneous and metamorphic rocks?

A
They form from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.
B
They are deposited by water and wind.
C
They form under high pressure and temperature without any melting.
D
They form due to chemical reactions between minerals.

Which organisation led the protest against water privatisation in Bolivia?

A
Cochabamba Water Board
B
The Bolivian Federation of Workers
C
The World Bank
D
The Bolivian Government

Differentiate between investment and foreign investment.

A
Investment refers to spending capital for profit, while foreign investment involves capital from foreign sources.
B
Investment is only for large businesses, while foreign investment only applies to small businesses.
C
Investment is done only by governments, while foreign investment is done by private individuals.
D
There is no difference between investment and foreign investment.

Which political party is nationally organised but not recognized as a national political party?

A
BJP
B
Congress Party
C
Aam Aadmi Party
D
Indian National Congress

What is the difference between issue-specific movements and generic movements?

A
Issue-specific movements are focused on a single cause, while generic movements address a broader range of issues.
B
Issue-specific movements are for individual causes, while generic movements work for societal change.
C
Issue-specific movements are backed by the government, while generic movements are not.
D
There is no difference between issue-specific and generic movements.

Name one political party that has a national level political organisation but is not recognised as a national political party.

A
BJP
B
Congress Party
C
Aam Aadmi Party
D
Nationalist Congress Party

What logo would you like to see on a packed bottle for drinking water to ensure its quality?

A
IS:10500 mark
B
FDA approval
C
Certified by WHO
D
Coca Cola logo

How had the female figures become an allegory of the nation during the nineteenth century in Europe?

A
Through their representation as symbols of national unity and pride.
B
By depicting them as rulers of the country.
C
Through their role in ruling the political parties.
D
By being depicted as martyrs of war.

What were the main features of the ‘Swaraj Flag’ designed by 1921?

A
It had three colors, with a spinning wheel in the center.
B
It had the Ashoka Chakra in the center.
C
It was a plain white flag.
D
It had a green stripe representing agriculture.

How did nationalism emerge in Vietnam through the efforts of different sections of society to fight against the French?

A
By various groups uniting against the French colonial rule.
B
Through the French offering independence to the Vietnamese.
C
By the French introducing reforms that benefited the Vietnamese.
D
By the French providing economic aid to Vietnam.

Who designed the ‘swaraj flag’ by 1921 and what are the main features of this ‘swaraj flag’?

A
It was designed by Pingali Venkayya, featuring a spinning wheel in the center.
B
It was designed by Mahatma Gandhi, featuring the Ashoka Chakra.
C
It was designed by Jawaharlal Nehru, featuring a tricolored background.
D
It was designed by Subhas Chandra Bose, featuring a red and white background.

Why did Mahatma Gandhi use ‘salt’ as a symbol for the independence movement?

A
Salt was an essential part of everyday life and was heavily taxed by the British.
B
Salt represented the wealth of the country.
C
Salt was a rare commodity in India.
D
Salt was a luxury product that only the British had control over.

Why did Gandhiji decide to launch a nationwide satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act 1919?

A
The Rowlatt Act was a repressive law that curtailed civil liberties and allowed detention without trial.
B
The Rowlatt Act promoted economic reforms that hurt Indian businesses.
C
The Rowlatt Act targeted the Muslim community specifically.
D
The Rowlatt Act gave the British full control over Indian education.

What were the problems faced by the sugar industry in India?

A
Lack of proper irrigation, old technology, and fluctuating prices.
B
Excessive government regulation and subsidies.
C
Over-reliance on manual labor and poor transportation.
D
Lack of skilled workers and low global demand.

Who had designed the ‘swaraj flag’ by 1921? Explain the main features of this ‘swaraj flag.’

A
The flag was designed by Pingali Venkayya, featuring a spinning wheel in the center.
B
The flag was designed by Mahatma Gandhi, featuring the Ashoka Chakra.
C
The flag was designed by Jawaharlal Nehru, featuring a tricolored background.
D
The flag was designed by Subhas Chandra Bose, featuring a red and white background.

What is the main aim of revolutionaries of Europe during the years following 1815?

A
To establish democratic rule and civil rights.
B
To restore monarchy and autocratic control.
C
To implement communism and socialism.
D
To promote colonial expansion.

What were the two bases of colonial economy in Vietnam?

A
Rice cultivation and mining.
B
Tea plantations and rubber cultivation.
C
Opium production and tobacco farming.
D
Textile manufacturing and silk weaving.

Name any one political party that has national level political organisation but not recognised as a national political party.

A
Aam Aadmi Party
B
Communist Party of India (Marxist)
C
Bahujan Samaj Party
D
Indian National Congress

Which organisation led the protest against water privatisation in Bolivia?

A
Cochabamba Water Board
B
The Bolivian Federation of Workers
C
The World Bank
D
The Bolivian Government

What are sectional interest groups? Describe their functioning.

A
Sectional interest groups represent a particular interest, such as workers or businesses, to protect their specific interests.
B
They represent national ideologies that reflect all people's interests.
C
They serve as informal political parties.
D
They work as social service organizations.

What is globalisation? Describe the role of multinational corporations (MNCs) in promoting globalisation.

A
Globalisation refers to the increased interconnectedness between countries, and MNCs play a role by promoting international trade.
B
Globalisation refers to global political ideologies, and MNCs restrict trade policies.
C
Globalisation is the growth of national borders, and MNCs have no role in it.
D
Globalisation involves regional barriers, and MNCs promote nationalism.

Why did Mahatma Gandhi find in ‘salt’ a powerful symbol that could unite the nation?

A
Salt was heavily taxed by the British, and it was essential to the daily life of every Indian.
B
Salt was symbolic of the wealth of India.
C
Salt was a rare commodity that could only be produced in certain areas.
D
Salt was used for religious rituals in Indian society.

What were the main features of the Civil Disobedience Movement?

A
The movement was based on non-violence and non-cooperation with British authorities.
B
It involved violent protests and attacks on British institutions.
C
It promoted civil rights and equal social opportunities for all communities.
D
The movement advocated for complete independence from all foreign influences.

What was the impact of the First World War on India's nationalist movement?

A
It helped unite the Indian people under common causes and led to increased demand for self-rule.
B
It divided the nationalist movement and decreased India's demand for independence.
C
It caused economic prosperity and reduced the need for nationalist movements.
D
It resulted in the decline of the British Empire in India.

What were the significant reasons for the emergence of nationalist movements in Vietnam?

A
The oppression and exploitation by French colonial rule and the quest for independence.
B
A belief in the superiority of French culture and civilization.
C
The development of industrial infrastructure by the French.
D
The peaceful coexistence between French and Vietnamese cultures.

What were the main goals of the Salt March led by Gandhiji in 1930?

A
To protest the British monopoly on salt and to demand the right for Indians to produce their own salt.
B
To demand higher wages for Indian workers.
C
To support the non-violent approach of the Indian Congress Party.
D
To promote educational reforms for the Indian population.

How did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre influence the Indian independence movement?

A
It resulted in widespread outrage and galvanized the Indian masses to demand self-rule.
B
It led to the signing of the Simon Commission agreement with the British.
C
It marked the end of the Indian nationalist movement.
D
It resulted in the immediate release of political prisoners in India.

Explain the significance of the Quit India Movement in 1942.

A
It was a call for immediate British withdrawal from India and marked a turning point in the independence struggle.
B
It was an economic protest against British trade policies.
C
It was a military campaign to expel British forces from India.
D
It was a religious movement aimed at uniting all faiths in India.

What role did the non-cooperation movement play in India's struggle for independence?

A
It aimed to boycott British goods and institutions, uniting Indians for the cause of self-rule.
B
It focused on gaining international support for Indian independence.
C
It encouraged violent revolutions against the British.
D
It focused on economic reforms rather than political freedom.