UNSOLVED SAMPLE QUESTION PAPERS – 2025 – 26
CLASS X – SOCIAL SCIENCE SAMPLE PAPER 1. Time: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
There are 38 questions in the question paper.
All questions are compulsory.
Internal choice is provided in 3-mark and 5-mark questions.
Use the map provided to locate and label where it is required.
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SECTION – A: HISTORY
1. Which of the following treaties recognised Greece as an independent nation in 1832?
a) Treaty of Versailles b) Treaty of Vienna
c) Treaty of Constantinople d) Treaty of Paris
2. Who hosted the Congress of Vienna in 1815?
a) Giuseppe Garibaldi b) Metternich
c) Otto von Bismarck d) Napoleon
3. The Non-Cooperation Movement was withdrawn because of:
a) Chauri Chaura incident b) Jallianwala Bagh massacre
c) Simon Commission d) Civil Disobedience
4. In which year did the printing press reach India?
a) 1556 b) 1600
c) 1757 d) 1857
5. Why did the French artists use female allegories to represent the nation? (2 marks)
6. Explain the contribution of Mahatma Gandhi to the National Movement between 1916 and 1922. (3marks)
7. Describe the role of language and culture in developing nationalism in Europe. (5 marks)
8. Case-based question:
Read the passage and answer the questions:
"In 1929, Gandhiji declared that Swaraj would not come if we relied on the British goodwill.
He urged Indians to follow non-violent disobedience.
Salt became a powerful symbol that connected people of all regions."
(i) What was the significance of the Salt March? (1 mark)
(ii) When and from where was it launched? (1 mark)
(iii) Mention two impacts of the Civil Disobedience Movement. (2 marks)
9. Two places A and B have been marked on the given Political outline map of India.
Identify them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them.
(A) The place where the Jallianwalla Bagh massacre took place
(B) The 1927 India National Congress session held at this place
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SECTION – B: GEOGRAPHY
10. Which one of the following is a renewable resource?
a) Coal b) Petroleum
c) Solar energy d) Natural gas
11. Which type of soil covers the largest area in India?
a) Black b) Alluvial
c) Red d) Laterite
12. Which dam is built on the river Mahanadi?
a) Hirakud b) Bhakra Nangal
c) Sardar Sarovar d) Rana Pratap Sagar
13. Which crop is grown in the Zaid season?
a) Wheat b) Rice
c) Cucumber d) Cotton
14. Which mineral is used to generate nuclear energy?
a) Magnesium b) Uranium
c) Plutonium d) Helium
15. Which city is known as the Silicon Valley of India?
a) Pune b) Hyderabad
c) Bengaluru d) Mumbai
16. Mention two problems faced by Indian farmers today. (2 marks)
17. Describe the importance of minerals in human life. (5 marks)
18. Case-based question
"India has abundant water resources, but they are unevenly distributed. Some regions face floods, others
droughts."
(i) What are the reasons for uneven distribution? (1 mark)
(ii) Suggest two measures for water conservation. (1 mark)
(iii) State two objectives of rainwater harvesting. (2 marks)
19. On the same outline map of India locate and label the following with suitable symbols: (3 marks)
1. Hirakud Dam
2. Durg Iron and Steel Plant
3. Mumbai High Oil Field
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SECTION – C: POLITICAL SCIENCE
20. Belgium solved its ethnic problem by:
a) Civil war b) Partition
c) Power sharing d) Military rule
21. Which of the following is a pressure group?
a) BJP b) Congress
c) Trade Union d) BSP
22. What is the outcome of democracy regarding decision-making?
a) Always efficient b) Slower but better
c) Dictatorial d) Arbitrary
23. The National Party must secure at least what percentage of votes in Lok Sabha elections?
a) 4% b) 6%
c) 8% d) 10%
24. Explain one moral and one political reason why power sharing is desirable. (2 marks)
25. What is meant by Federalism? (2 marks)
26. Mention any three challenges faced by political parties. (3 marks)
27. Describe the outcomes of democracy. (5 marks)
28. Case-based (4 marks)
"In India, different political parties represent various interests. Competition among them ensures that people
have real choices in elections."
(i) What is meant by political competition? (1 mark)
(ii) Mention one advantage and one disadvantage of political competition. (1 + 1 mark)
(iii) How does it strengthen democracy? (1 mark)
SECTION – D: ECONOMICS
29. Which of the following is a non-monetary exchange?
a) Paying by cash b) Barter system
c) Credit card d) Cheque
30. Which sector contributes the largest share to India’s GDP?
a) Primary b) Secondary
c) Tertiary d) None
31. What is the main criterion used by the World Bank to classify countries?
a) HDI b) Per capita income
c) Literacy d) Both (a) & (b)
32. Which institution supervises the functioning of banks in India?
a) RBI b) SBI
c) Central Government d) Central Government
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33. Globalization is mainly led by:
a) National firms b) Multinational companies
c) Government d) NGOs
34. Which of the following is a factor enabling globalization?
a) Trade barriers b) Improved technology
c) Isolation d) Protectionism
35. Distinguish between organised and unorganised sectors. (3 marks)
36. What are the three types of comparative development among countries? (3 marks)
37. Explain three functions of money. (3 marks)
38. Explain the positive and negative effects of globalization on the Indian economy. (5 marks)
(A)
(B)
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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER – 2
1. Who among the following formed the secret society ‘Young Italy’?
a) Metternich b) Giuseppe Mazzini
c) Giuseppe Garibaldi d) Both (b) and (c)
2. Who wrote ‘Hind Swaraj’?
a) Rabindranath Tagore b) Mahatma Gandhi
c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak d) Jawaharlal Nehru
3. The picture depicts about the innovation of 18th century technology.
a) Printers’ work shop b) Metal workshop
c) Gutenberg work shop d) Chinese wood block printing
4. Which was not exchanged in ancient time through silk route?
a) Exchange of knowledge b) Exchange of food
c) Exchange of technology d) Exchange of rebellious ideas
5. How did the French Revolution influence the people of other European countries?
6. Explain how the printing press contributed to the spread of nationalism in Europe. (3 marks)
7. Analyse the causes leading to the rise of nationalism in India after 1919. (5 marks)
8. Case-based: “During the Non-Cooperation Movement, the Khilafat issue provided a broad base to unite
Hindus and Muslims under one movement.”
i) What was the Khilafat issue? (1)
ii) How did Gandhiji use it for national unity? (1)
iii) State two effects of the movement. (2)
9. Two places A and B have been marked on the given Political outline map of India.
Identify them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them.
(A) Indigo plantation farmers Satyagraha movement
(B) Place where Cotton Mill workers strike took place
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SECTION B – GEOGRAPHY
10. Which one of the following resources is non-renewable resource?
(a) Water (b) Petroleum
(c) Tidal (d) Geo thermal
11. Which state has the largest area under forest cover?
a) Madhya Pradesh b) Odisha
c) Chhattisgarh d) Assam
12. Which dam is built on the Sutlej River?
a) Bhakra Nangal b) Hirakud
c) Tehri d) Sardar Sarovar
13. Which state is the largest producer of sugarcane in India?
a) Punjab b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Maharashtra d) Karnataka
14. Which mineral is obtained from bauxite ore?
a) Iron b) Manganese
c) Aluminium d) Copper
15. Which city has a major software technology park?
a) Chennai b) Lucknow
c) Bhopal d) Patna
16. State two measures adopted by the government to conserve forests and wildlife. (2 marks)
17. Explain any five features of Indian agriculture. (5 marks)
18. Case based
"India has immense potential for solar and wind energy but these resources remain under-utilized."
i) Why should we promote renewable energy? (1)
ii) Mention any one renewable and one non-renewable source of energy. (1 + 1)
iii) Suggest two ways to encourage renewable energy use. (1)
19. On the same outline map of India locate and label the following with suitable symbols: (3 marks)
1. Tehri Dam.
2. Kudremukh Iron Mine.
3. Tarapur Nuclear Power Plant
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SECTION C – POLITICAL SCIENCE
20. In which country did the idea of power sharing originate?
a) India b) Sri Lanka
c) Belgium d) France
21. Which level of government in India can make laws on subjects in the Concurrent List?
a) Central only b) State only
c) Both Central and State d) None
22. Which one of the following is not a feature of a political party?
a) They contest elections (b) They form government
c) They are accountable to people d) They are Pressure group also
23. Which institution in India ensures that elections are free and fair?
a) Supreme Court and High Court b) Election Commission
c) Police and Defense d) All of the above
24. Differentiate between horizontal and vertical power sharing. (2marks)
25. How does caste influence Indian politics? (2 marks)
26. Analyse any three functions of political parties in a democracy. (3 marks)
27. Evaluate the role of political parties in the democratic process of India. (5 marks)
28. Case based
"Democracies often face the challenge of deepening democracy."
i) What is meant by deepening of democracy? (1)
ii) State one challenge to it. (1)
iii) Suggest two measures to strengthen democracy. (2)
SECTION D – ECONOMICS
29. Which sector produces goods using natural resources?
a) Primary b) Secondary
c) Tertiary d) Both Primary and secondary
30. Which indicator is used by UNDP to compare countries?
a) Per capita income b) HDI
c) Total income d) Production
31️. What is collateral?
a) Security for loan capital b) Interest rate
c) Security for borrower d) Security of
32️. Who issues currency notes in India?
a) Finance Ministry b) RBI
c) SBI d) Indian Bank
33 Which of the following facilitates globalisation?
a) Trade barriers b) Improved transport
c) Isolation d) Licensing
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34️. Which of the following is an example of organised sector employment?
a) Daily wage labourer b) Bank employee
c) Vendor d) Farmer
35. Explain the three types of sectors based on ownership. (3 marks)
36. Analyse the relationship between investment in human capital and economic development. (3 marks)
37. Evaluate how credit can be both useful and harmful for borrowers. (3 marks)
38. Suggest and explain five measures to make globalisation fair for all countries. (5 marks)
(A)
(B)
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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 3
SECTION A – HISTORY
1️. Which treaty recognised Greece as an independent nation?
a) Treaty of Vienna b) Treaty of Versailles
c) Treaty of Constantinople d) Treaty of Paris
2️. Who among the following was proclaimed as the German Emperor in 1871?
a) Bismarck b) Kaiser William I
c) Metternich d) Garibaldi
3. In which year did Gandhiji return to India from South Africa?
a) 1915 b) 1917
c) 1919 d) 1921
4. What does the illustration of digging for potatoes signify about the situation during Irish famine?
a) Economic prosperity b) Abundant food supply
c) Severe food scarcity d) Government assistance
5. Mention any two features of Napoleonic Civil Code of 1804. (2 marks)
6. Explain three ways in which the First World War created conditions that led to India’s national movement.
7. Analyse the role of various classes in the Civil Disobedience Movement. (5 marks)
8. Case based
Economists began to think in terms of the national economy. They talked of how the nation could develop and what
economic measures could help forge this nation together. ‘The aim of the Zollevrein is to bind the Germans
economically into a nation. It will strengthen the nation materially as much by protecting its interests externally as by
stimulating its internal productivity. The German people have realised that a free economic system is the only means to
engender national feeling.’
i) Who initiated Zollverein? (1)
ii) When was it formed? (1)
iii) What is Zollverein? What was its main demand? (2)
9. Two places A and B have been marked on the given Political outline map of India.
Identify them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them.
A Congress session December 1920
B Place where took place farmers’ satyagraha
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SECTION B – GEOGRAPHY
10. On the basis of origin resources can be classified as
a) Renewable Non-renewable b) Metallic Non-metallic
c) Ferrous Non-ferrous d) Biotic and abiotic
11️. Which crop is a leguminous plant that helps in nitrogen fixation?
a) Paddy b) Wheat
c) Pulses d) Jute
12️. Which state has the largest wind farm cluster in India?
a) Tamil Nadu b) Rajasthan
c) Gujarat d) Maharashtra
13. Which of the following is not a non-conventional energy source?
a) Solar b) Tidal
c) Wind d) Petroleum
14️. Which river is the main source for Sardar Sarovar Dam?
a) Mahanadi b) Narmada
c) Godavari d) Krishna
15. Which one of the following minerals is formed by decomposition of rocks leaving a residual mass of
weathered material?
a) Gold b) Zinc
c) Bauxite d) Coal
16. State two steps taken for land resource conservation in India. (2)
17. Describe five factors that influence the location of industries in India. (2)
18. (Case based – 4 marks)
"Water scarcity in India is increasing despite monsoon rainfall."
i) Mention two reasons for water scarcity. (2)
ii) Suggest two measures for water conservation. (2)
19 (Map – 3 marks) — (Applying)
Locate and label the following:
1. Hirakud Dam 2. Jharia Coalfield 3. Jaipur (textile centre)
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SECTION C – POLITICAL SCIENCE
19️. Which country follows a federal form of government like India?
a) France b) Sri Lanka
c) USA d) China
20. Which article of the Indian Constitution mentions that India is a secular state?
a) Article 19 b) Article 25
c) Article 21 d) Article 370
21️. Which of the following systems does India follow?
a) Presidential b) Unitary
c) Parliamentary d) Dictatorial
22️. The Election Commission of India is a/an ____ body.
a) Political b) Constitutional
c) Nominated d) Powerful
23. Mention two features of federalism. (2)
24. How does democracy produce an accountable government? (2)
25. Analyse the importance of political reforms in democracy. (3)
26. Evaluate how social divisions affect politics. (5)
Q 27 (Case based – 4 marks) — (Creating)
"Power sharing arrangements are necessary to maintain stability in societies like Belgium and Sri Lanka."
i) What is power sharing? (1)
ii) Mention one form of power sharing in Belgium. (1)
iii) Suggest two advantages of power sharing. (2)
SECTION D – ECONOMICS
28️. Which sector contributes most to India’s GDP?
a) Primary b) Secondary
c) Tertiary d) Agricultural
29️. Which is not a component of human development index?
a) Health b) Education
c) Per capita income d) Birth rate
30. Which of the following is an informal credit source?
a) Money lender b) Relatives
c) Both a & b d) Cooperative society
31️. Which sector is also called the service sector?
a) Primary b) Secondary
c) Tertiary d) Private
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32️. Self-help groups mainly support:
a) Individual women b) Neighbourhood women
c) Poor rural women d) All of the above
33. Which of these is an example of non-monetary exchange?
a) Selling goods for cash b) Selling or buying goods through a cheque
c) Barter system d) Bank deposit
34. Explain how public and private sectors differ in aims and objectives. (3)
35. Analyse the role of globalisation in changing Indian markets. (3)
36. Evaluate the importance of consumer awareness in the market. (3)
37. Suggest five ways to promote financial inclusion in rural India. (3)
38. Analyse the role of RBI in the promotion of Indian economy. (5)
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