CBSE Class 10 Social Science Question Paper 2020 Set 32-5-3 Solutions

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Secondary School Examination-2020
Marking Scheme – SOCIAL SCIENCE
(SUBJECT CODE: 087) (PAPER CODE : 32/5/3 )
General Instructions: -

1. You are aware that evaluation is the most important process in the actual and correct
assessment of the candidates. A small mistake in evaluation may lead to serious problems
which may affect the future of the candidates, education system and teaching profession.
To avoid mistakes, it is requested that before starting evaluation, you must read and
understand the spot evaluation guidelines carefully.Evaluation is a 10-12 days mission
for all of us. Hence, it is necessary that you put in your best effortsin this process.
2. Evaluation is to be done as per instructions provided in the Marking Scheme. It should not
be done according to one’s own interpretation or any other consideration. Marking Scheme
should be strictly adhered to and religiously followed. However, while evaluating,
answers which are based on latest information or knowledge and/or are innovative,
they may be assessed for their correctness otherwise and marks be awarded to them.
In class-X, while evaluating two competency based questions, please try to understand
given answer and even if reply is not from marking scheme but correct competency
is enumerated by the candidate, marks should be awarded.
3. The Head-Examiner must go through the first five answer books evaluated by each
evaluator on the first day, to ensure that evaluation has been carried out as per the
instructions given in the Marking Scheme. The remaining answer books meant for
evaluation shall be given only after ensuring that there is no significant variation in the
marking of individual evaluators.
4. Evaluators will mark( √ ) wherever answer is correct. For wrong answer ‘X”be marked.
Evaluators will not put right kind of mark while evaluating which gives an impression that
answer is correct and no marks are awarded. This is most common mistake which
evaluators are committing.
5. If a question has parts, please award marks on the right-hand side for each part. Marks
awarded for different parts of the question should then be totaled up and written in the left-
hand margin and encircled. This may be followed strictly.
6. If a question does not have any parts, marks must be awarded in the left-hand margin and
encircled. This may also be followed strictly.
7. If a student has attempted an extra question, answer of the question deserving more marks
should be retained and the other answer scored out.
8. No marks to be deducted for the cumulative effect of an error. It should be penalized only
once.
9. A full scale of marks 0-80 has to be used. Please do not hesitate to award full marks if the
answer deserves it.
10. Every examiner has to necessarily do evaluation work for full working hours i.e. 8 hours
every day and evaluate 20 answer books per day in main subjects and 25 answer books per
day in other subjects (Details are given in Spot Guidelines).
11. Ensure that you do not make the following common types of errors committed by the
Examiner in the past:-
• Leaving answer or part thereof unassessed in an answer book.
• Giving more marks for an answer than assigned to it.
• Wrong totaling of marks awarded on a reply.

• Wrong transfer of marks from the inside pages of the answer book to the title page.
• Wrong question wise totaling on the title page.
• Wrong totaling of marks of the two columns on the title page.
• Wrong grand total.
• Marks in words and figures not tallying.
• Wrong transfer of marks from the answer book to online award list.
• Answers marked as correct, but marks not awarded. (Ensure that the right tick mark is
correctly and clearly indicated. It should merely be a line. Same is with the X for
incorrect answer.)
• Half or a part of answer marked correct and the rest as wrong, but no marks awarded.

12. While evaluating the answer books if the answer is found to be totally incorrect, it should
be marked as cross (X) and awarded zero (0)Marks.

13. Any unassessed portion, non-carrying over of marks to the title page, or totaling error
detected by the candidate shall damage the prestige of all the personnel engaged in the
evaluation work as also of the Board. Hence, in order to uphold the prestige of all
concerned, it is again reiterated that the instructions be followed meticulously and
judiciously.

14. The Examiners should acquaint themselves with the guidelines given in the Guidelines for
spot Evaluation before starting the actual evaluation.

15. Every Examiner shall also ensure that all the answers are evaluated, marks carried over to
the title page, correctly totaled and written in figures and words.

16. The Board permits candidates to obtain photocopy of the Answer Book on request in an
RTI application and also separately as a part of the re-evaluation process on payment of
the processing charges.

Secondary School Examination (March- 2020)
Social Science (087)
Marking Scheme 32/5/3
MM-80

QNO. EXPECTED ANSWERS/VALUE POINTS PAGE MARKS
NO.
SECTION- A
1. Sugar cane – Pg-40 1
A-75cms G
B- 21* TO 27*C
2. Commercial crop- Cashewnuts/Cereals/Oilseeds/ Tomatoes/Tobacco/ Pg-10 1
Tea/Coffee,/Cashews/Rubber/ Coconut-Any one
OR
Community owned resources-Ponds/ Public Parks,/Playgrounds Pg-11 1
Any one G
3. Private sector-TISCO Pg-67 1
G
4. Johannes Gutenberg Pg- 1
OR 157
Marco Polo PG-
156 1
H
5. Association formed by Dr B R Ambedkar-Depressed Class Association Pg-68 1
H
6. BSP was formed under the leadership of Kanshiram Pg-81 1
DP
7. Credit arrangement-Informal sources of credit /No intervention by Govt. Pg-46 1
in controlling the credit activities carried out by informal sources E
8. A/ Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A Pg-34 1
E
9. A/ only I and II Pg-64 1
E
10. HDI-Better education facilities/ better health facilities/ improving per Pg-5,6 1
capita income. E
Any one point

11. Suggestion to improve postal system-Use of Technology in Postal Pg-84 1
System /Any other relevant point. G
12. Use of natural gas: Pg-60 1
i. Giving subsidy for using Natural gas. G
ii. Making people aware about to importance of using this clean

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energy.
iii. Making it accessible to public.
iv. Any other relevant point.
Any one point.
13. 33% Pg-21 1
OR DP
State Election Commission PG20 1

14. Caste system Pg-59 1
DP
-Occupational mobility/ implementation of laws/ improvement in
education/ any other relevant point
OR
Secularism PG-56 1

15. A/ industrialist were close to the Congress Pg-66 1
H
16. Statue of liberty is personified as women bearing the Torch of Pg-3 1
Enlightenment in one hand and the Charter of the Rights in the other H
17. D/ To suggest Changes in The Functioning of the Constitutional System Pg- 1
62
H
18. Sambad Kaumudi/ Tuhfat-ul-Muwahhidin Pg- 1
OR 169
Rashsundari Devi Pg-
172 1
H
19. Economic development in dictatorial regime: Pg-93 1
Investments in education /infrastructure/ by opening different avenues DP
of economic growth/Any other relevant point
Any one
20. A/ Otto Von Bismarck - Germany Pg-7 1
H
21. Section -B

Role played by culture in creating the idea of the nation:
i. Romanticism was a cultural movement which sought to develop a
particular form of nationalist sentiment. Pg-
3
ii. Romantic artists and poets generally criticized the glorification of 13,15
reason and science and focused instead of emotions, intuitions
and mystical feelings.
iii. Their effort was to create a sense of a shared collective heritage, a
common cultural past, as the basis of a nation.
iv. Romantics like Johann Gottfried Herder claimed that German
culture was to be discovered among the common people- das

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volk.
v. Language too played on important role in developing nationalist
sentiments. For example, the use of polish came to be seen as a
symbol of the struggle against Russian dominance.
vi. Any other relevant point.
Any three points to be explained.
22. Minerals are an indispensable part of our lives: Pg-50 3
i. Almost everything we use, from a tiny pin to a towering building G
or a big shop, all are made from minerals.
ii. The railway lines and the tarmac (paving) of the roads, our
implements and machinery too are made from minerals.
iii. Cars, buses, trains, aero planes are manufactured from
minerals and run on power recourses derived from the earth.
iv. Even the food that we eat contains minerals.
v. In all stages of development, human beings have used
minerals for their livelihood, decoration, festivities, religious
and ceremonial rites.
vi. Any other relevant point.
Any three points to be explained.
OR Pg-
Occurrence of Minerals: 3
50,51
i. In igneous and metamorphic rocks minerals may occur in the
cracks, crevices, faults or joints. The smaller occurrences are G
called veins and the larger are called lodes.
ii. In most cases, they are formed when minerals in liquid/molten
and gaseous forms are forced upward through cavities towards
the earth’s surface. They cool and solidify as they rise. Major
metallic minerals like tin, copper, zinc and lead etc. are obtained
from veins and lodes.
iii. In sedimentary rocks a number of minerals occur in beds or
layers. They have been formed as a result of deposition,
accumulation and concentration in horizontal strata. For
example gypsum, potash salt and sodium salt. These are formed
as a result of evaporation especially in arid regions.
iv. Another mode of formation involves the decomposition of surface
rocks and the removal of soluble constituents, leaving a residual
mass of weathered material containing ores. Bauxite is formed
this way.
v. Certain minerals may occur as alluvial in sands of valley floors and
the base of hills. These deposits are called ‘placer deposits’ and
generally contain minerals, which are not corroded by water,
Gold, silver, tin and platinum are most important among such
minerals.

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Any three points to be explained
23. Source – Pg- 1+2=3
a. Intense debates around religious issues: 121
Analyze any one issue of intense debate around religious lines H
i. Different groups confronted the changes happening within
colonial society in different ways
ii. New interpretations of the beliefs of different religious.
iii. Some criticized existing practices and campaigned for
reform, while others countered the arguments of
reformers. These debates were carried out in public and in
print.
iv. Intense controversies between social and religious
reformers and the Hindu orthodoxy over matters like
widow immolation, monotheism, Brahmanical priesthood
and idolatry.
v. Any other relevant point.
Any one point to be explained. (1)

b. Examine the role of print media in these debates:
i. Print spread the new ideas as well as shaped these ideas.
ii. It increased public participation in public discussions.
iii. Public discussions and expression of views
iv. Argumentative ideas were circulated
v. Any other relevant point.
Any to be explained. (2)

24. Features of Rabi cropping season in India: Pg-36 3
i. Sown in winter from October to December.
ii. Harvested in summer from April to June.
iii. Wheat, Barley, peas are some important crops.
iv. Main states-Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh,
Uttarakhand etc.
v. Availability of participation during winter months due to western
temperate enforces helps in the success of rabi crops.
vi. Any other relevant point.
Any three points to be explained.
25. Key features of Federalism in India: Pg- 3
i. The provisions of the constitution of India provide a three-tier 16,17
government in the country namely central government, state
government and local self governments.
ii. These different tiers enjoy separate jurisdiction.
iii. The constitution clearly provided a threefold distribution of
legislative powers between the union government and the state

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governments. There are three lists for this: union list, state
list and concurrent list.
iv. Union list includes subjects of national importance such as
deference, foreign affairs, banking etc. and the union
government alone can make laws on these subjects. Static list
contains subjects of state and local importance such as police,
trade, commerce, agricultural etc. and the state government
alone can make laws on these subjects.
v. The sharing of power between the union and the state is basic
to the structure of the constitution.
vi. The parliament cannot on its own change this arrangement.
vii. In case of any dispute about the division of powers, the
High Courts and the Supreme Court make a decision.
viii. Any other relevant point.
Any three points to be explained.

26. Demand deposits considered as money: Pg- 3
i. People hold money as deposits with banks. 40,41
ii. People deposit it with the banks by opening a bank account in E
their name.
iii. Banks accept the deposits and also pay an interest rate on
the deposits.
iv. In this way people’s money is safe with the banks and it earns
an interest.
v. Demand deposits offer another interesting facility. It is this facility
which lends it the essential characteristics of money (that of a
medium exchange).Any bank depositor can get cheque facility for
payment.
vi. Any other relevant point.
Any three points to be explained.

OR
Lenders ask for collateral while lending:
i. It works as guarantee to a lender until the loan is repaid.
ii. If the borrower fails to repay the loan, the lender has the right to 3
sell the asset or collateral to obtain payment. Pg-44
iii. Reduction of exposure in order to do more business with each E
other when credit limits are under pressure.
iv. Possibility to achieve regulatory capital savings by transferring or
pledging eligible assets.
v. Any other relevant point.
Any three points to be explained.

27. Belgium model for the accommodation of diversities: Pg-4,5 3
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Though the Dutch were in majority in the country, the French and
Dutch speaking population was given equal representation in the
Central government.
i. Belgium was declared as a Federal state and thus
state governments were given important powers.
ii. The state governments did not act a subordinate to the Central
government.
iii. The capital city of Brussels has a separate government. Though
the French speaking population was in majority in the city, they
accepted equal representation in Brussels.
iv. This was because the Dutch speaking people has accepted
equal representation in the Central government in spite of
being in majority.
v. Community government also existed in Belgium which was
elected by major linguistic groups namely, Dutch, French
and German speaking people. This government looked after
educational, language and educational issues.
vi. Any other relevant point.
Any three points to be explained.
OR
Horizontal power sharing: Pg-8 3
i. Power is shared among different organs of the government, such DP
as the legislature, executive and judiciary. This is horizontal
distribution of power because it allows different organs of the
government placed at the same level to exercise different powers.
ii. Such a separation ensures that none of the organs can
exercise unlimited powers.
iii. In such arrangements, each organ checks the others. That is
way, this arrangement is called a system of checks and balances.
iv. Any other relevant point.
Any three points to be explained.

28. PG-34 3
Reforms to improve Public Sector: E
i. More investment by government at grass root.
ii. More banks and cooperatives.
iii. Infrastructural development at grass root.
iv. Health and education profits at grass root.
v. Any other relevant point.
Any three points to be explained.

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SECTION - C
29. Sources: Pg- 1+2+2=
Source -A- Globalization and the Indian economy: 55,59, 5
34.1 How is the impact of globalization visible on consumers? 70
i. There is greater choice before consumers who now enjoy E
improved quality and lower prices for several product which is
visible through the latest model of digital cameras, mobile
phones, television, automobiles etc. (1)
Source -B Foreign trade and integration of markets:
34.2 How does Foreign integrates the markets?
i. With the opening of trade, goods travel from one market to
another. This creates opportunity for the produces to reach
beyond domestic markets.
ii. Choice of goods in the markets rises. Foreign trade thus results in
connecting the markets or markets or integration of markets in
different countries. (2)
34.3 Source -C The struggle for globalization:
How do people play an important role in the struggle for fair globalization?
i. Massive campaigns and representation by people’s organization
have influenced important decision relating to trade and
investment at the WTO.
ii. People can ask for social justice.
any other relevant point (2)
30. Factors affecting the distribution pattern of the Indian Railways Pg- 5
network : 84,85
i. Northern Plain: Level land, high population density and rich G
agricultural recourses have favoured development of railways in
these plains.
ii. Peninsular region and the Himalayan region; It is a hilly terrain.
The railway tracks are laid through low hills, gap or tunnels.
iii. Deserts of Rajasthan: on the sandy plain of western Rajasthan
too, It is very difficult to lay railway lines which has hindered the
development of railways.
iv. Swamps of Gujarat, forested tracts of Madhya Pradesh,
Chhattisgarh, Orissa and Jharkhand; these are also not suitable for
the development of railways.
v. The contiguous stretch of Sahyadri could be crossed only through
gaps or passes.
vi. Although the Konkan railway along west coast has been
developed but it has also faced a number of problems such as
sinking of track in some stretches and landslides.
vii. Railways, being the principle of mode of transportation for freight
and passengers in India make it possible to conduct multifarious
activities like business, sightseeing, pilgrimage etc.
viii. Any other relevant point.
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Any five point to be explained.
OR
The growing importance of road transport:
i. Construction cost of roads is much lower than that of railway Pg-82
5
lines. G
ii. Roads can traverse comparatively more dissected and undulating
topography.
iii. Roads can negotiate higher gradients of slopes and as such can
traverse mountains such as the Himalayas.
iv. Road transport is economical in transportation of few persons and
relatively smaller amount of goods over short distances.
v. It also provides door-to-door service, thus the cost of loading and
unloading is much lower.
vi. Road transport is also used as a feeder to other modes of
transport such as they provide a link between railway stations, air
and sea ports.
vii. Any other relevant point.
Any five points to be explained.
31. Role of political parties: Pg-74 5
i. Parties contest election. DP
ii. Parties mobilize public opinion.
iii. Parties put forward policies and programmes.
iv. Parties participate in decision making.
v. Parties form and run government.
vi. Parties provide people access to government machinery and
welfare schemes.
vii. Any other relevant point.
Any five to be explained.
32. Role of the Bretton woods institution: Pg- 5
i. It inaugurated an era of unprecedented growth of trade and 99,10
incomes for the western industrial nation 0
ii. World trade grew H
iii. Incomes of people in western countries grew.
iv. The growth was stable without fluctuations.
v. The unemployment rate reduced
vi. There was world wide spread of technology and enterprise.
vii. Developing countries were in a hurry to catch up with the
advanced industrial countries.
viii. Vast amounts of capital, industrial plant and equipment featuring
modern technology were developed.
ix. Any other relevant point.
Any five point to be explained.
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British manufacturers took over the Indian market: Pg- 5
i. British manufactures pressurized the government to impose 100-
import duties on Indian cotton textiles. 101
ii. Persuaded the East India Company to sell British manufactures in H
Indians market.
iii. Through advertisements; to create interest in the product.
iv. Through labels, when Manchester industrialists began selling
cloth in India, they put labels on the cloth bundles.
v. Images of Indian Gods and Goddesses
vi. It was as if the association with gods gave divine approval to the
goods being sold.
vii. Calendars: manufactures printed calendars to popularize their
products.
viii. Any other relevant point.
Any five points to be explained.
33. Different people have different development goods: Pg-6 5
i. Few want income. E
ii. Few want development projects.
iii. Few want security and dignity.
iv. Few want equality.
v. Few want employment security.
vi. Any other relevant point.
Any five points to be explained.
34. Democracy promotes dignity and freedom of the people: Pg- 5
i. Democracy stands much superior to any other form of 97,98
government in promoting dignity and freedom of the people. DP
ii. It promotes equality among citizen and hence increases respect
for each other among citizen.
iii. Respect and freedom have been recognized as the basis of
democracy.
iv. Freedom and equality to women
v. strengthened the claims of the disadvantaged and discriminated
castes for equal status and equal opportunity.
vi. Majority minority coordination
vii. Any other relevant point.
Any five points to be explained.
OR
Democracy is best suited to produce its own outcomes:
i. Promotes equality and coexistence among citizens.
ii. Enhances the dignity and freedom of the individual. Pg-
5
iii. Improves the quality of decision making inspite of many 90,98
economic, political and social problems. DP
iv. Provides a method to resolve conflicts. Allow room to correct
mistakes.
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v. Believes in discussion, negotiation and shows accountability
through transparency.
vi. Accommodates social diversities in a better way.
vii. Any other relevant point.
Any five points to be explained.

35. FOR Q 35 a and 35 b – SEE ATTACHED MAP 2+4=6
For visually impaired only
35.1 Bihar
35.2 Uttar Pradesh
35.3 Madras (Chennai)
1X6=6
35.4 West Bengal
35.5 Maharashtra
35.6 Gujarat
35.7 Odisha
35.8 Raja Sansi International Airport, Amritsar

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