2-mark questions for Class 10 History (CBSE):
1. What was the significance of the Salt March (1930)?
2. Who were the moderates and extremists in the Indian National Congress? Explain briefly.
3. What was the main reason for the Revolt of 1857?
4. What was the Rowlatt Act?
5. Name the leaders associated with the Non-Cooperation Movement.
6. What was the impact of the Great Depression (1929) on India?
7. Who were the ‘Princely States’ in India? Give an example.
8. What were the causes of the First World War?
9. What was the role of women in the Indian National Movement?
10. What is meant by the term 'Industrial Revolution'?
11. What is meant by ‘Print Culture’?
12. How did the printing press help in the spread of ideas?
13. Explain the impact of print culture on the Protestant Reformation.
14. What role did the printing press play in the French Revolution?
15. How did print culture affect the spread of nationalism in India?
16. What was the significance of the first printed Bible?
17. How did the British colonial rulers use print culture in India?
18. What was the impact of print culture on education?
19. Name the first Indian newspaper.
20. How did print culture help in spreading the message of social reform in India?
Geography few important questions
Chapter 1: Resources and Development
1. Define resources. Classify them based on their origin.
2. What are the differences between renewable and non-renewable resources?
3. Explain the need for sustainable development.
Chapter 2: Forest and Wildlife Resources
1. What is deforestation? Mention its causes.
2. Explain the importance of biodiversity.
3. What is a protected area network? Give examples.
Chapter 3: Water Resources
1. What is water scarcity? Mention its causes.
2. What is the importance of rainwater harvesting?
3. Name two major rivers in India that are used for irrigation.
Chapter 4: Agriculture
1. What are the differences between intensive and extensive farming?
2. Explain the importance of irrigation in agriculture.
3. What is organic farming?
Chapter 5: Minerals and Energy Resources
1. What are metallic and non-metallic minerals? Give examples.
2. Explain the importance of fossil fuels.
3. What is the role of renewable energy in sustainable development?
Chapter 6: Manufacturing Industries
1. What is the significance of the iron and steel industry in India?
2. Name two major industrial regions in India.
3. Explain the importance of cottage industries in India.
Class 10 Economics CBSE, based on the chapters:
Chapter 1: Development
1. What is meant by the term ‘development’ in economics?
2. How is Human Development Index (HDI) calculated?
3. Explain the difference between 'economic development' and 'economic growth.'
4. How does income distribution affect development?
5. Why is sustainable development important for the future?
Chapter 2: Sectors of the Indian Economy
1. What is the difference between the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors of the
economy?
2. Why are some people in the primary sector underemployed?
3. What is the importance of the tertiary sector in the Indian economy?
4. What do you mean by ‘self-employment’?
5. Give one example of a service in the tertiary sector.
Chapter 3: Money and Credit
1. What is the role of banks in the economy?
2. What is meant by 'formal sector credit'?
3. What is a ‘cheque’?
4. Why is credit important for rural development?
5. What is the difference between ‘formal’ and ‘informal’ sources of credit?
Chapter 4: Globalization and the Indian Economy
1. What is globalization in economic terms?
2. How has globalization benefited the Indian economy?
3. Explain the concept of ‘MNCs’ and their role in globalization.
4. What is the impact of globalization on employment?
5. What is the role of WTO in global trade?