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SOCIAL SCIENCE-2008
Comptt.
Set I - OutsideDelhi

Time allowed : 3 hours
Maximum marks : 80 General

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. There are 30 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
2. Marks for each question are indicated against the question.
3. Questions from serial number 1 to 10 are 1 mark questions. Answers of these questions may be from one word to one sentence.
4. Questions from serial number 11 to 18 are
3 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not exceed 80 words each.
5. Questions from serial number 19 to 28 are 4 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not exceed 100 words each. 6. Question numbers 29 and 30 are map questions. Attach the maps inside your answer book. * Disaster Management is now only for Project Work. From 2009, no questions will be asked from Disaster Management in the Question Paper.

Q. 1. What was the name of the novel written by Samuel Richardson in the 18th century? 1

Ans. Name of the novel—Pamela.

Or

Which type of culture bloomed in China by the 17th century?

Ans. Print culture.

Q. 2. What is primitive subsistence farming? 1

Ans. In this type of farming small patches of land are cleared in forested areas and cereals and other food-crops are grown with the help of primitive tools to sustain the farmer’s family.

Q. 3. Define mineral. 1

Ans. Mineral is a homogeneous, naturally occurring substance with a definable internal structure. The minerals have identifiable physical and chemical properties.

Q. 4. What is manufacturing? 1

Ans. Production of goods in large quantities by processing raw materials to from more valuable products, is called manufacturing.

Q. 5. Why did women organise themselves in the world and start agitations? 1

Ans. Women in different parts of the world have organised themselves and are agitating for attaining equality for themselves in personal and family life, public affairs, and for enhancing their political and legal status and improving their educational and career opportunities.

Q. 6. What type of society exists in Sweden and Germany? 1

Ans. Homogeneous society. Also See Q. 7. Additional Questions, Chapter 3. [Page PS-26

Social Science 2008 Question Papers Class X
Delhi		Outside Delhi		Compartment Delhi		Compartment Outside Delhi
	All Sets(PDF)				Set 1		Set 1
					Set 2		Set 2
					Set 3		Set 3