SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
SESSION 2025-2026
Class 10th SOCIAL SCIENCE SET-02
Time: 180 Minutes M.M.: 80
General Instructions:
1. This question paper contains 38 questions. All questions are compulsory.
2. The question paper is divided into Four Sections – A-History, B-Geography, C-Political Science, and D-
Economics.
3. Each Section is of 20 marks.
4. Very Short Answer (VSA) questions carry 2 marks each, with answers not exceeding 40 words.
5. Short Answer (SA) questions carry 3 marks each, with answers not exceeding 60 words.
6. Long Answer (LA) questions carry 5 marks each, with answers not exceeding 120 words.
7. Case-Based Questions (CBQ) have three sub-questions and are of 4 marks each, with answers not exceeding 100
words.
8. Map-based questions carry 5 marks and are divided into two parts: Q9 in Section A (2 Marks) and Q19 in Section
B (3 Marks).
9. There is no overall choice in the question paper.
SECTION-A (HISTORY)
Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each) 3. The Ghadar Party was formed in 1913 by:
1. Who hosted the Congress of Vienna in 1815? (A) Subhas Chandra Bose
(A) Giuseppe Mazzini (B) Lala Har Dayal
(B) Napoleon Bonaparte (C) Bhagat Singh
(C) Duke Metternich (D) C.R. Das
(D) King Victor Emmanuel II
4. Which of the following best describes the meaning
2. The Act that gave the government enormous of 'Satyagraha'?
powers to repress political activities and allowed (A) Active resistance and violence
detention of political prisoners without trial for two (B) Non-violent protest based on the power of
years was the: truth
(A) Simon Commission (C) Armed struggle for independence
(B) Government of India Act 1919 (D) Negotiation and compromise with the enemy
(C) Rowlatt Act
(D) Salt Act
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Very Short Answer Type (2 marks each) raised and income tax was introduced. Through the
5. Why was the Non-Cooperation Movement war years prices increased, doubling between 1913
withdrawn by Mahatma Gandhi? and 1918. This led to extreme hardship for the
common people."
Short Answer Type (3 marks each) (A) How did the First World War affect the
6. Describe the impact of the First World War on the economic condition of the common people?
Indian economy. [1 Mark]
(B) What were the financial measures taken by the
British government during this period?
Long Answer Type (5 marks) [1 Mark]
7. Describe the main features of the Civil (C) In your opinion, how did these economic
Disobedience Movement. How was it different hardships contribute to the rise of the freedom
from the Non-Cooperation Movement? movement in India?
[2 Marks]
Map-Based Question (2 marks)
Case Based Questions (4 marks) 9. On an outline map of India, locate and label the
8. Read the passage and answer the questions that following:
follow: (A) The place where Mahatma Gandhi broke the
"The First World War created a new political and salt law.
economic situation. It led to a huge increase in (B) The place of the Jallianwala Bagh incident.
defence expenditure which was financed by war
loans and increasing taxes. Customs duties were
SECTION-B (GEOGRAPHY)
Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each) 13. Based on the classification of forests, which of the
10. The most common soil type in the northern plains following statements would most
of India is: likely apply to places like Jammu and Kashmir,
(A) Alluvial soil Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala etc.?
(B) Laterite soil (A) These places mostly have forests managed as
(C) Black soil reserved or protected forests for conservation.
(D) Red soil (B) They rely on unclassed forests and local
community management for forest
11. Which of the following is a key feature of a multi- conservation.
purpose river project? (C) They have forest resources and primarily focus
(A) It primarily serves for hydroelectricity on industrial development.
generation. (D) There are no classified forests and forest
(B) It is a project with a single purpose, such as management is entirely left to private
irrigation. ownership
(C) It serves multiple purposes like flood control,
irrigation, and power generation. 14. Which one of the following states has made roof top
(D) It is an initiative to promote navigation only. water harvesting compulsory in India?
(A) Haryana
12. Which of the following is a non-metallic mineral? (B) Punjab
(A) Iron ore (B) Manganese (C) Assam
(C) Coal (D) Bauxite (D) Tamil Nadu.
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15. What is essential for resource development to agricultural products, the per capita land
contribute to overall development? availability is decreasing. Furthermore, the use of
(A) The availability of resources alone is enough. traditional farming methods, inadequate irrigation
(B) The presence of foreign invaders and their facilities, and dependence on monsoon rainfall have
governance. made farming a risky venture for small and
(C) Technological development and institutional marginal farmers."
changes. (A) What is the status of agriculture in the Indian
(D) Only human resources can contribute to economy? [1 Mark]
development. (B) What are some of the challenges faced by
Indian agriculture? [1 Mark]
Very Short Answer Type (2 marks each) (C) Suggest two measures to improve the
16. What are 'Rabi' crops? Give two examples. condition of small and marginal farmers in
India. [2 Marks]
Long Answer Type (5 marks)
17. Describe the main characteristics of Tropical Map-Based Question (2 marks)
Evergreen Forests. Why are they called 'evergreen'? 19. On an outline map of India, locate and label the
following:
Case Based Questions (4 marks) (A) A major jute-producing state.
18. Read the passage and answer the questions that (B) The Bhakra Nangal Dam.
follow: (C) A major soil found in Odisha.
"Agriculture has been the backbone of the Indian
economy, yet it is facing numerous challenges.
Despite India being a major producer of various
SECTION-C (POLITICAL SCIENCE)
Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each) 22. Consider the following case and choose the correct
20. The system of "checks and balances" refers to: option.
(A) The division of power between the central and Suppose the Government of India plans to issue
state governments. new currency notes of different denominations in
(B) The distribution of power among different order to curb the influence of black money. The
organs of government. Government of one state is opposed to this policy
(C) The separation of powers between the of the Central Government. Can the state
executive and the legislature. government stop the union government from
(D) The sharing of power among different social implementing this policy?
groups. (A) Yes, because Currency is the subject of State
List
21. Which of the following is a prudential reason for (B) No, because Currency is a subject of Union
power sharing? List
(A) It ensures political stability. (C) Yes, because the approval of both the
(B) It is the very spirit of democracy. governments is necessary to implement this
(C) It gives more power to the majority change.
community. (D) No, because any such change must be
(D) It promotes equality among all social groups. approved by the local government also.
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23. A government where power is divided between a 27. Explain the different forms of power sharing in
central authority and various constituent units is modern democracies with examples.
called a:
(A) Unitary government Case Based Questions (4 marks)
(B) Federal government 28. Read the passage and answer the questions that
(C) Democratic government follow:
(D) Dictatorial government "Belgium and Sri Lanka provide contrasting
examples of how democracies handle the demands
Very Short Answer Type (2 marks each) of power sharing. While Belgium adopted a policy
24. What is majoritarianism? of accommodation and equal representation, Sri
Lanka followed a majoritarian approach, which
25. Define 'coalition government'. eventually led to civil war and conflict. The Belgian
model ensured peace and unity by giving all
Short Answer Type (3 marks each) communities a voice in governance."
26. How does the 'community government' in Belgium (A) What was the main policy adopted by Belgium
help in resolving conflicts? to manage its diversity? [1 Mark]
(B) What was the consequence of Sri Lanka's
majoritarian approach? [1 Mark]
Long Answer Type (5 marks) (C) What lesson can be drawn from these two
examples regarding power sharing? [2 Marks]
SECTION-D (ECONOMICS)
Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each) (B) Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
29. The development of a country can be generally (C) National Income
determined by: (D) Net National Product (NNP)
(A) Its per capita income.
(B) Its literacy level. 33. What can be inferred about the limitations of using
(C) The health status of its people. per capita income (average income) to compare
(D) All of the above. well-being across countries
(A) It shows how equally or unequally income is
30. The primary sector of the economy includes: distributed among the people in a country.
(A) Manufacturing (B) The only measure needed to understand a
(B) Agriculture, forestry, and fishing country’s development is Per capita income.
(C) Transportation (C) It gives a basic idea of economic well-being
(D) Banking but hides the income inequality.
(D) It only reflects the industrial growth of a
31. Which of the following is an example of an country and does not consider other important
unorganized sector activity? factors.
(A) A daily wage laborer working at a
construction site. 34. Which one of the following issues currency notes
(B) A teacher working in a government school. in India?
(C) A bank employee. (A) Finance Ministry.
(D) A doctor working in a government hospital. (B) Reserve Bank of India.
(C) State Bank of India.
32. The value of final goods and services produced in (D) Central Bank of India.
each sector during a particular year provides the:
(A) Total value of goods produced
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Short Answer Type (3 marks each) 37. Evaluate the utility of public services in
35. Explain the concept of Gross Domestic Product contributing to the overall well-being of
(GDP). Why is it a significant measure? individuals and society.
Long Answer Type (5 marks)
36. ‘Expanding access to loans in the formal sector is 38. Discuss the importance of the tertiary sector in the
important, yet it is equally critical that these loans Indian economy.
are accessible to all people for national
development.’ Justify the statement.
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