HALF-YEARLY EXAMINATION (2025-26)
Social Science
Grade-X- Final Revision worksheet
SECTION A – HISTORY (20 Marks)
[Link] the following and choose the correct option:
a. Bastille Prison i. Symbol of German unity
b. Tricolour Flag ii. A symbol of freedom and equality
c. Germania iii. Symbol of liberty and nation
d. Red Phrygian Cap iv. Fall marked the beginning of French Revolution
Options: a.(a-iv, b-iii, c-i, d-ii) b.(a-iii, b-ii, c-i, d-iv) c.(a-iv, b-ii, c-iii, d-i) d.(a-ii, b-iv, c-i, d-iii)
2. Who among the following led the tribal movement in Chotanagpur region?
a. Baba Ramchandra
b. Birsa Munda
c. Alluri Sitarama Raju
d. Sidhu and Kanhu
3. The famous painting “Liberty Leading the People” was made by:
a. Philip Veit
b. Eugene Delacroix
c. Lorenz Clasen
d. Julius Hubner
4. Match the following and choose the correct option:
A B
a. Opium i. Mythical city of gold in South America
b. El Dorado ii. Traded from India to China
c. America’s Original
iii. Spread maize and potato to Europe
Inhabitants
d. Silk iv. Carried from China to Europe
Options: a.(a-ii, b-i, c-iii, d-iv) b.(a-i, b-ii, c-iv, d-iii) c.(a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-(a-ii, b-iv, c-iii, d-i)
5A. How did new crops like potatoes and maize help improve the lives of Europeans? Explain with two points.
OR
5B. Describe with two examples how the Silk Routes contributed to cultural exchange.
6A. “Mahatma Gandhi’s idea of non-cooperation spread mass struggle across India.” Justify.
OR
6B. How was the Salt March successful as a mass movement against British rule?
7A. “Italy was unified through the efforts of its leaders and revolutionaries.” Explain with examples.
8. Read the passage and answer the questions:
“The Industrial Revolution in England increased the demand for raw cotton. This raw material was supplied from
America where large plantations were set up. These plantations were worked by slaves brought from Africa. The
triangular trade between Europe, Africa and America became a source of immense wealth for European nations.”
8.1. Why did Britain need raw cotton?
8.2. Which region supplied slaves for American plantations?
8.3. Explain briefly what is meant by the “triangular trade.”
9. MAP SKILL QUESTION (2 marks)
On the given political outline map of India, locate and label:
a. The place where Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place.
b. The place where the Indian National Congress session was held in December 1927.
SECTION B – GEOGRAPHY (20 Marks)
10. The soil in the Deccan plateau region is mainly:
a. Alluvial soil
b. Black soil
c. Laterite soil
d. Desert soil
11. Which method of farming helps reduce soil erosion on hill slopes?
a. Crop rotation
b. Terrace farming
c. Shelter belts
d. Strip cropping
12. Which one of the following states has made roof top water harvesting compulsory in India?
a. Haryana
b. Punjab
c. Assam
d. Tamil Nadu.
13. The Chipko Movement began in:
a. Rajasthan
b. Madhya Pradesh
c. Uttarakhand
d. Kerala
14. Based on the classification of forests, which of the following statements would most likely apply to
states like Jammu and Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala?
a. These states mostly have forests managed as reserved or protected forests for conservation.
b. They rely on unclassed forests and local community management for forest conservation.
c. They have forest resources and primarily focus on industrial development.
d. There are no classified forests and forest management is entirely left to private ownership.
14. What is slash-and-burn agriculture? Explain its salient features.(2 marks)
15. Why have multipurpose river valley projects been called the “Temples of Modern India”? Explain with
examples. (5 marks)
16. Read the passage and answer the following:
“In India, conservation of biodiversity is deeply rooted in local traditions. Sacred groves in many states have been
preserved by communities for centuries. In Meghalaya, Khasi tribes protect these groves. In Rajasthan, the Bishnoi
community has traditionally protected blackbuck and other wildlife.”
a. What are sacred groves?
b. Name the community in Rajasthan known for conservation of wildlife.
c. Mention two advantages of community participation in forest conservation.
19. MAP SKILL QUESTION
On the given outline map of India, locate and label:
a. Hirakud Dam
b. Bhakra-Nangal Dam
c. Sardar Sarovar Dam
SECTION C – POLITICAL SCIENCE (20 Marks)
20. Which of the following is the major challenge of political parties in India? (1 mark)
a. Equal representation
b. Dynastic succession
c. Transparency in judiciary
d. Growth of coalition politics
21. Assertion-Reason Question (1 mark):
Assertion (A): Federalism in India ensures distribution of power between Union and State Governments.
Reason (R): Both Union and State Governments derive their authority from the Constitution.
Options:
a. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is false.
d. A is false but R is true.
22. Which level of government in India is empowered to issue driving licenses?
a. Union Government
b. State Government
c. Local Government
d. Supreme Court
23. Which of the following statements are true about power-sharing in Belgium?
i. Dutch and French-speaking ministers shared power equally.
ii. The capital Brussels had separate government for both groups.
iii. Sinhala community dominated the political system.
iv. Constitution was amended several times to prevent conflict.
Options:
a. i and ii b. i and iv c. ii and iii d. i, ii and iv
24. State any two features of federalism.
25. Mention any two forms of inequality faced by women in India.
26. Why are political parties considered essential for democracy? Explain.
27. “Political parties are a link between the people and the government.” Explain.
OR
Explain the challenges faced by political parties in India.
28. Read the passage and answer the questions:
“Nepal witnessed a popular movement in 2006 which aimed at restoring democracy. The movement was against
the king’s decision to dismiss the elected government and assume full power. The political parties and civil
society came together, and through mass protests, forced the king to restore parliament.”
28.1. What was the demand of the 2006 Nepal movement?
28.2. Who was the movement against?
28.3. Mention any two outcomes of this movement.
SECTION D – ECONOMICS (20 Marks)
29. Per capita income is not a sufficient measure of development because:
a. It shows economic inequality
b. It ignores health and education aspects
c. It does not account for gender discrimination
d. All of the above
30. Which activity belongs to the secondary sector?
a. Teaching
b. Farming
c. Manufacturing cotton cloth
d. Banking
31. Commercial banks earn income by:
a. Issuing currency notes
b. Charging interest on loans
c. Collecting taxes
d. Printing money
32. Which of the following best defines sustainable development?
a. Development that ignores the needs of future generations
b. Development that meets present needs without harming future needs
c. Development meant only for present generation
d. Development based only on industrial growth
33. Which of the following is the main objective of Self-Help Groups (SHGs)?
a. Providing collateral to banks
b. Promoting group savings and credit facilities
c. Issuing credit cards
d. Buying shares in companies
34. Underemployment is generally seen in which sector in India? (1 mark)
a. Primary Sector
b. Secondary Sector
c. Tertiary Sector
d. Organised Sector
35. Why are public facilities such as health and education essential for development?
36. Distinguish between organised and unorganised sectors of the economy with examples.
37. “Cheap and timely credit is essential for the development of the country.” Justify the statement with suitable
arguments.
38. On what basis are countries classified as rich or low-income? What are the drawbacks of this method? In
which category does India fall and why?