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Class 10 Social Science

Previous Board Examination – Question Paper (Set 3)

Time: 3 Hours    Maximum Marks: 80


General Instructions:

  1. All questions are compulsory.
  2. The question paper consists of Sections A, B, C, D and E.
  3. Maps must be neat and properly labelled.
  4. Answer in clear and brief points.

Section A – MCQs

(1 × 20 = 20 Marks)

1. Who among the following painted the image of Bharat Mata?

a) Raja Ravi Varma   b) Abanindranath Tagore   c) Nandalal Bose   d) Jamini Roy

2. Which soil is ideal for growing sugarcane?

a) Red soil   b) Black soil   c) Alluvial soil   d) Laterite soil

3. Which political party ruled Germany under Hitler?

a) Communist Party   b) Nazi Party   c) Labour Party   d) Socialist Party

4. Which organisation supervises money supply in India?

a) SBI   b) RBI   c) SEBI   d) NABARD

5. Which movement started with the Dandi March?

a) Non-Cooperation   b) Quit India   c) Civil Disobedience   d) Swadeshi

Section B – Very Short Answer

(2 × 5 = 10 Marks)

6. What is a nation-state?

7. What is irrigation?

8. Name any one feature of democracy.

9. What is barter system?

10. What is unemployment?

Section C – Short Answer

(3 × 6 = 18 Marks)

11. Explain the role of symbols in creating national identity.

12. Write three features of plantation agriculture.

13. What is a one-party system?

14. Explain any three functions of money.

15. Why did Mahatma Gandhi withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement?

16. Explain any three measures to reduce poverty.

Section D – Long Answer

(5 × 4 = 20 Marks)

17. Describe the impact of nationalism on Europe.

18. Explain the importance of minerals in India.

19. Explain the outcomes of democracy.

20. Describe the role of banks in modern economy.

Section E – Map Work

(5 × 2 = 10 Marks)

21. Locate and label the following on the map of India:

  • a) Champaran
  • b) Dandi
  • c) Bokaro
  • d) Sardar Sarovar Dam
  • e) Wheat producing region

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