SEBA Class 10 Social Science 2013 Question Paper [HSLC Class 10th Social Science Question Paper 2013]

The Assam Board of Secondary Education, Assam (ASSEB DIVISION-1 ERSTWHILE SEBA) conducts the HSLC Examination annually, and Social Science remains a key subject for Assam Board Class 10 students. Solving recent Class 10th Social science question papers—like the 2013 paper—can help you become familiar with the latest exam pattern, question styles, and weightage, giving you an advantage in preparation.

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HSLC SEBA Social Science Question Paper 2013

SOCIAL SCIENCE

2013

Full Marks: 100

Pass Marks: 30

Time: Three hours

(NEW COURSE)

For HSLC/AHM Regular candidates and unsuccessful HSLC/AHM Regular candidates of 2011, 2012.

 SECTION-A

1. Choose the correct answer:

   - (i) Which one of the following is an agricultural development bank?

     - (a) NABARD

     - (b) RBI

     - (c) SBI

     - (d) IDBI

   - (ii) The Indian National Army was formed in:

     - (a) Germany

     - (b) Singapore

     - (c) Japan

     - (d) India

   - (iii) The author of "Naam-Ghosha" was:

     - (a) Madhabdeva

     - (b) Damodardeva

     - (c) Sankardeva

     - (d) Bhattadeva

   - (iv) The Human Rights Commission of the UNO was established in the year:

     - (a) 1945

     - (b) 1946

     - (c) 1919

     - (d) 1993

2. Which part of Asia experiences "tropical hot desert climate"?

3. What is "Norwester"?

4. Who was Lord Minto?

5. What was the main objective of the "Gandhi-Irwin Pact"?

6. Who was appointed as the first Political Officer of Khasi Hills during British rule?

7. What is the state language of Andhra Pradesh?

8. What is meant by "indirect democracy"?

9. What is the full meaning of the UPA government presently led by the Indian National Congress?

10. Which date in a year is observed as "United Nations Day" in the world?

11. Distinguish between biotic and abiotic resources.

12. Name four major crops produced in the monsoon region of Asia.

13. What is "Commercial Bank"? Mention two important commercial banks of India.

14. When was the International Monetary Fund established? Where is its headquarters?

15. Name two socio-political organizations formed in Assam during the independence movement.

16. Mention two reasons why the Co-operative Banks in India have not been so successful.

17. Write two important roles of the World Bank towards economic development in developing countries.

18. Mention the names of three wildlife sanctuaries located in the districts of Sonitpur, Morigaon, and Sivasagar in Assam.

19. Distinguish between developed and developing countries with examples.

20. Write in brief how Robertson and Francis Jenkins brought about reformation in district administration during British rule in Assam.

21. Explain briefly about the dynamic concept of resource.

22. Briefly write the disadvantages of coalition government in the context of India.

23. What steps were taken towards the improvement of health and education in Assam during the 11th Five Year Plan?

24. Briefly discuss the contribution of Bihu to Assamese Society.

25. What is meant by "Partition of Bengal"? How did it affect Assam?

26. Briefly discuss the role of opposition parties towards the success of Indian democracy.

27. Mention India's major contributions towards the establishment of world peace.

28. What is "Global Warming"? Suggest three suitable measures to check global warming.

29. Discuss the role of Mahatma Gandhi in India's freedom struggle.

30. Discuss in brief how the people of Assam took part in the "Quit India Movement" launched in 1942.

 OR

How was "Jorhat Sarbajanik Sabha" formed in Assam during India's freedom struggle? Mention its important activities.

31. Discuss the contribution of agriculture to the economy of Assam.

OR

Give an account of handicraft industries of Assam.

32. Discuss the factors responsible for climatic variations of Asia.

OR

Give an account of major natural resources in Asia and their utilization.

33. Discuss how the British captured different parts of North-East India after the Treaty of Yandaboo.

OR

Discuss the causes and consequences of the fall of the Ahom Kingdom.

34. Draw a sketch map of Assam and locate the following in the map:

   - (i) The Brahmaputra River

   - (ii) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

   - (iii) Haflong Town

OR

(For Blind Candidates Only)

Write a note on problems and prospects of tourism in Assam.

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(OLD COURSE)

For unsuccessful Private candidates of HSLC/AHM Examination 2012 and earlier.

1. Choose the correct answer:

   - (i) The geomorphic features associated with wind action is:

     - (a) Cirque

     - (b) Monadnock

     - (c) Yardang

     - (d) Drumlin

   - (ii) The National Highways (NH) in Assam that connects Pancharatna with Dangari is:

     - (a) NH 31

     - (b) NH 37

     - (c) NH 40

     - (d) NH 36

   - (iii) The Head-office of NABARD is located in:

     - (a) Delhi

     - (b) Kolkata

     - (c) Mumbai

     - (d) Chennai

   - (iv) The Governor-General who passed an act to prohibit slavery in India is:

     - (a) Lord Allenborough

     - (b) William Bentinck

     - (c) Lord Hardinge

     - (d) Lord Dalhousie

   - (v) The person who formed a hard-liner organization called "Sewa Sangha" during India's freedom struggle in Assam was:

     - (a) Maniram Dewan

     - (b) Ambikagiri Roychoudhury

     - (c) Nabin Chandra Bardoloi

     - (d) Tarunram Phukan

   - (vi) Every year 26th January is celebrated as:

     - (a) Republic Day

     - (b) Human Rights Day

     - (c) Independence Day

     - (d) Environment Day

2. What is 'Orogenic Force'?

3. What is meant by "land pollution"?

4. Write the name of the central bank in India.

5. When was "French East India Company" formed in India?

6. Who was Nasir Jang?

7. Who elects the President in India?

8. What is meant by "indirect democracy"?

9. What is the full meaning of UPA government presently led by the Indian National Congress?

10. Which date in a year is observed as "United Nations Day" in the world?

11. Distinguish between biotic and abiotic resources.

12. Name four major crops produced in the monsoon region of Asia.

13. Mention two important functions of "NABARD".

14. What is "Poverty Line" in the Indian context?

15. What was the main content of the "Charter Act of 1833"?

16. Mention two main causes behind the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857.

17. Between whom was the Battle of Saraighat fought? What was its result?

18. Mention two obstacles of Indian National Integration.

19. Who appoints the judges of the International Court of Justice? What is the chief function of this Court?

20. Who was known as "Lambardar" during the British East India Company's rule? Write in brief the role played by it under the Mahalwari System.

21. How did the Partition of Bengal affect Assam during British rule?

22. Write briefly how the Civil Disobedience Movement was carried out in Assam during the freedom struggle.

23. Briefly write the legislative power of the Indian President.

24. Briefly discuss the role of the newspaper in molding public opinion for the success of democracy in India.

25. Briefly discuss the impact of modern society on the environment.

26. What is an agricultural development bank? Mention its major functions.

27. Write a brief note on British-French conflicts and their consequences in India.

28. What are the major geographical divisions of Assam? Briefly write the physiographic characteristics of its highland region.

29. What is meant by "Economic Planning"? Mention the needs and outcomes of economic development planning in the context of Assam.

30. Give an account of the spatial variation in the distribution and density of population in India.

OR

Give an account of agriculture of the Brahmaputra Valley.

31. Discuss the factors associated with climatic variation in Asia.

OR

Give an account of the rivers and lakes of Asia.

32. Discuss the contribution of Swami Vivekananda towards social reform in India during the independence movement.

33. Discuss the causes and consequences of Mir Jumla's Assam invasion.

OR

What is meant by "Paik System"? Briefly discuss its impact on the society of Ahom-ruled Assam.

34. Mention the basic characteristics of a river in its different courses. Draw necessary diagrams.

 OR

 (For Blind Candidates Only)

Briefly describe the erosional and depositional actions of wind and the resultant landforms.

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