UP Board 2019 Class 10: Important Solved Questions For Social Studies

UP Board 2019: The time clock for the up board examination has started backwards and there are only four weeks left for the examination.   

At this time students are rushing to do as many preparations as they can.

The preparations for the UP Board exam are getting more serious as the exam dates are coming closer.

For the students who will be appearing this year will be a bit nervous and uncertain about the type of questions that might come for the exam.

Here are some important solved questions that will help you prepare better for Social Studies.
 

Q.1. Differentiate between skilled labor and unskilled labor. (2006, 09, 10, 14, 18 JK)
 
Ans. Skilled labour is that which needs specific knowledge and training. For example teacher, engineer and doctor are included in skilled labour. On the other hand, unskilled labour does not need any specific knowledge or training. For example domestic servant, peons are included in unskilled labour.
 


Q.2. Write four major reasons why the 1857 War of Independence failed. :( 2013)
 
Or Why did the First War of Independence of 1857 fail ? Give any three causes. - (2017)
 
Ans. The 1857 War of Independence failed due to the following reasons:
 
(i) The due date for revolution was fixed as 31 May 1857 but the revolution was started earlier on 10th May.
 
(ii) There was no central leader to give leadership.
 
(iii) Revolutionaries had limited means.
 
(iv)  The Indian rulers took no part in the revolt.
 
(v) The English had modern weapons and communication equipment.
 
(vi)  The English Generals were experienced and capable. They were enough able to repress the Indian revolt.
 


Q.3. Give the importance of multipurpose river valley projects. (2015)
 
Or Describe the importance of any three multipurpose river valley projects. (2013, 14)
 
Or Describe four benefits of multipurpose river valley project. (2011, 17)
 
Or What is multi-purpose river valley project? Give any two aims of these projects. By (2017) :
 
Ans. There are many multipurpose river valley projects like Damodar Valley Project, Hirakud Project, Nagarjuna Sagar Project. They have great role and importance in the development of many areas:
 
(i) They produce hydro-electricity.
 
(ii) They control the flood waters.
 
(iii) They provide an environment for aquatic plants and animals.
 
(iv) Construction of canals for irrigation and their development.
 
(v) Effective control over soil erosion.
 
(vi)  To minimize marshy land and to dry the swamps.
 
(vii) To develop industrial activities.
 
(viii) To develop the water transport system.
 
 

Q. 4. Who was Napoleon? Why he is famous? (2011, 18 JK)
 
 Ans. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) was a Fr. General and afterwards Emperor of France. He was the founder of modern France. He was born in Corsica Island in the year 1769 on 15th of August. He was very ambitious. In 1799 he became the first consul of France and in 1804 he was upgraded as Emperor. He defeated Austria, Prussia, and Russia. But on 18th June 1815, he had to surrender in the Waterloo battle. On 5th Maya 1821, he died at St. Helena Island.
 
 
Q. 5. Discuss the difference between cottage industry and small scale industry. (2007, 09, 12, 14, 15, 18 JK)
 
Ans. (i) The scale of the cottage industry is very small, in small scale industry it is small.
 
(ii) Cottage industry is run by the family members only while in small scale industry labourers are required for work.
 
(iii) Cottage industry is related to rural areas while small scale industry is related to rural
 
and urban both areas.
 
(iv) Cottage industry is mostly related to the agriculture profession while small scale industries are related to all type of professions.
 

 
Q.6. Write three main activities of the union council of ministers. (2015, 17)
 
Ans. The Union Council of Ministers has three main activities:
 
(i) To prepare an annual budget.
 
(ii) To execute government policies, and
 
(iii) To appoint various higher officials in various departments.
 

 
Q. 7. Give four objectives of economic planning. (2007, 08, 09, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16)
 
Ans. Following are the main objectives of the economic planning in India:
 
(i) Proper exploitation of natural and human resources.
 
(ii) Implementation of the directive principles of state policy.
 
(iii) Long term growth in national income.
 
(iv) To increase the per capita income.
 
(v) Extension of the provision of employment opportunities in the country.
 
(vi)  Establishment of a democratic society through socialistic manner.
 
(vii) Making the country self-sufficient.
 
(viii) Abolition of the vicious circle of poverty.
 
(ix) Attaining the high standards of education, training, and technology.
 
(x) Construction of the social and economy based structure.
 
(xi) Planned and balanced economic development of the country.
 


Q. 8. Give the causes of population increase in India and suggest the means to control it. (2009, 11) Or Give the causes of population growth. How population growth can be checked? (2010)
 
Or Give four suggestions to control population in India. (2011, 13, 14)
 
Or Give four reasons for population growth in India, (2011, 16)
 
Or Give six reasons for population growth in India. (2015, 16)
 
Or Give six suggestions to control population growth in India. (2015, 17)

Ans. Following are the main causes of population growth in India:
 
(i) The compulsion of marital life: In Indian societies, it is believed that everyone must into marriage sacrament. It is compulsory for every man and woman to get married. So everyone gets married and bears children. This way the population is increased.
 
(ii) Joint family system: It is a peculiarity of Indian society to have a joint family system persons and family members have no great burden to pull on family affairs. The size of the family goes increasing and the expenditure is done from the common exchequer of a joint family. As there is no divided responsibility for fostering the babies, the number of children goes increasing. This becomes the cause of increasing the population.
 
(iii) Religious beliefs: In Indian societies and especially in Hindu families it is believed that to obtain moksha it is necessary to have a son. So to fulfil the desire of having son many offsprings are brought to life. This way couples become parents of many children. This multiplies the population.
 
(iv) Hot climate: Climatic conditions are also responsible for increasing human population. It is a biological fact that in hot weather the procreation capacity increases. Due to this reason breeding is done again and again.
 
(v) A decrease in death rate: We are living in a scientific age. Medical science has developed a lot. We have invented many devices to remain healthy and keep the body fit. Chronic diseases are in control. Epidemics have been controlled. Due to all this, the death rate has decreased. So the gap between birth rate and the death rate has broadened. This has increased the population.
 
(vi) Indian beliefs: In Indian societies, from the very early times it is believed that a large family is a sign of good fortune. This belief is still continued in the modern era of the twenty-first century. They feel the honour to be a part of a big family. Mostly in rural areas and some in urban areas wish to make their families large having lot of family members. This ideology and related beliefs help to increase the population of Indian society.
 
Means to control Population growth
 
(i) Increase in marriage age: The minimum age of marriage should be increased. The late marriages are good instruments to check the population growth. The boy should marry at 24 and a girl at 21 years of age.
 
(ii) Offspring development programmes: With the family development programme, Coldspring development programmes should also be followed. The persons suffering from chronic diseases should not be allowed to marry.
 
(iii) Improvement in health services: It is most necessary to improve the health conditions so the countrymen may lead a prosperous economic life. The high living status will definitely lead towards a small family.
 
(iv) The extent of education: Education is a proper · instrument for controlling the population. Education makes a man prudent. And ultimately, this will help in checking the population growth.
 
(v) Development of social security: All persons should be provided with social security. This will enable to uplift economic activities. If persons are provided security against old age, unemployment, and accidents, then they will relinquish the allurement of big families. (vi) Family welfare: To stop growing population the family welfare is a successful means. So it. is the need of the time to propagate the utility of family welfare. All round welfare schemes should be launched.
 
 

Q. 9. Discuss three factors responsible for affecting India's climate. (2002, 07, 08, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16)

Ans. Following are the three factors and phenomena governing the climate of India:
 
(i) The geographical situation of India: India lies roughly between 8°N and 37°N latitude. The tropic of Cancer divides the country into two halves. The southern parts being closer to the equator experience high temperature throughout the year. The northern parts of India lie in the warm temperature zone. Hence they experience low temperature, particularly in winter. Water bodies surrounding peninsular India make climate conditions mild along the coastal area.
 
(ii) Relief: The Himalayan and adjoining mountain range which extends from Kashmir in the northwest to Arunachal Pradesh in the northeast separate India from the rest of Asia. These ranges protect India from the bitterly cold and dry winds and central Asia during winter. Moreover, they act as effective physical barriers for the rain in bearing southwest monsoon winds to cross the northern frontier of India. Thus, these ranges act as a climate divide between the Indian subcontinent and central Asia.
 
(iii) Surface winds: India lies in the subtropical high-pressure belt. Thus, the winds originate from the land and move outwards towards to equatorial low-pressure belt. These winds are known as Northeast Trade winds and are devoid of any moisture. But the unequal heating of land and water in the summer a low pressure develops over the exterior of land masses. The low pressure attracts the winds from the south of the equator. After crossing the equator the southeast trade winds get deflected and are known as southwest monsoon.
 
 

Q.10. Discuss the contribution of Raja Rammohan Roy in Indian reawakening. (2015, 18 JI)
 
Or Describe Raja Rammohan Roy's ideas and deeds. (2010, 11, 12, 15, 17)
 
Or Raja Rammohan Roy was the herald of the renaissance in India. Discuss. Or Who was Raja Rammohan Roy? Describe his main contribution. (2016, 17)
 
Or Who was Raja Rammohan Roy? Why is he known as the herald of modern India? (2018 JG)
 
Ans. Raja Rammohan Roy was the supporter of English language and western civilization. He advocated widow remarriage. He had great opposition for 'Purdha pratha' and 'Sati pratha’. He started his work of Indian reawakening through his organization called 'Brahmo Samaj’ He advocated the theory of monotheism refused the practice of idol worship. He revived regenerated the Indian society. He opposed all practices of Hindu society like superstitions, polygamy, Purda pratha, and many other bad practices. He advocated the western system of education. He recognized the contribution of science for human society. He advocated the European pattern of education. At that period people did not have freedom of expression of thought. But Raja Rammohan Roy recognized this freedom. He also agitated in favour of freedom of the press. He worked hard to wash out the bad practices from the religion. His organization ‘Brahmo Samaj' did marvellous work to revive the superiority of ancient religion. He gave protection to the Hindu religion.