CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2025 — Set 1

Questions in this 2025 Social Science paper (Set 1)

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1. 1.
   Which one of the following regions became a part of unified Italy in 1866?

   • (a) Sardinia-Piedmont
   • (b) Venetia
   • (c) Sicily
   • (d) Papal State
2. 2.
   Read the following reasons of migration of people from Europe to America till the 19th century and choose the correct option: I. Poverty and hunger II. Slaves for sale III. Wide spread of diseases IV. Religious conflicts and persecution

   • (a) Only I, II and III are correct.
   • (b) Only II, III and IV are correct.
   • (c) Only I, III and IV are correct.
   • (d) Only I, II and IV are correct.
3. 3.
   The author of 'Book of Marvels' is:

   • (a) Marco Polo
   • (b) Columbus
   • (c) Vasco da Gama
   • (d) Alfred Crosby
4. 4.
   Assume you are doing research on 15th century print culture. Which of the following would be the most significant advantage for your research?

   • (a) Easier access to rare manuscripts
   • (b) Reduced need for libraries
   • (c) Increase in the ability to copy text by hand
   • (d) Increased speed and accuracy of print
5. 5.
   Arrange the following categories of forests in India from the largest to the smallest in terms of area and choose the correct option: I. Reserved II. Protected III. Unclassed

   • (a) III, II, I
   • (b) I, II, III
   • (c) II, III, I
   • (d) III, I, II
6. 6.
   'Sariska Tiger Reserve' is located in which one of the following states?

   • (a) Madhya Pradesh
   • (b) Rajasthan
   • (c) Uttar Pradesh
   • (d) Maharashtra
7. 7.
   Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option: Column I (Dam) — Column II (River) a. Hirakud — i. Chambal b. Gandhi Sagar — ii. Krishna c. Nagarjuna Sagar — iii. Kaveri d. Mettur — iv. Mahanadi

   • (a) a-iv, b-i, c-iii, d-ii
   • (b) a-i, b-ii, c-iv, d-iii
   • (c) a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii
   • (d) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
8. 8.
   Choose the correct option regarding major states involved in the Krishna-Godavari issue:

   • (a) Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu
   • (b) Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
   • (c) Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
   • (d) Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
9. 9.
   Imagine you are travelling from Delhi to Chandigarh to attend a wedding, by road in January. Which of the following crops will you notice prominently in the fields during the journey?

   • (a) Paddy
   • (b) Maize
   • (c) Wheat
   • (d) Jowar
10. 10.
    Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct option: Assertion (A): Minerals are an indispensable part of our lives. Reason (R): All living things need minerals.

    • (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)…
11. 11.
    Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option: Column I (Minerals) — Column II (Major Mines) a. Iron ore — i. Gaya b. Mica — ii. Singrauli c. Bauxite — iii. Chandrapur d. Coal — iv. Maikala

    • (a) a-iii, b-i, c-iv, d-ii
    • (b) a-iii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv
    • (c) a-ii, b-iii, c-i, d-iv
    • (d) a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i
12. 12.
    Belgium solved its problem of majoritarianism by strengthening which of the following types of government?

    • (a) Unitary
    • (b) Presidential
    • (c) Federal
    • (d) Parliamentary
13. 13.
    Choose the correctly matched pair from the following: (Country) — (System) (A) Canada — Unitary (B) Bolivia — Federal (C) Australia — Unitary (D) Spain — Federal

    • (a) Canada — Unitary
    • (b) Bolivia — Federal
    • (c) Australia — Unitary
    • (d) Spain — Federal
14. 14.
    Which of the following are the main components of a political party? Choose the correct option: I. Leaders II. Active members III. Followers IV. Pressure groups

    • (a) Only I, II and III are correct.
    • (b) Only II, III and IV are correct.
    • (c) Only I, III and IV are correct.
    • (d) Only I, II and IV are correct.
15. 15.
    Study the following table related to 'World Human Development Index' and answer the question: | S.No. | Country | HDI Rank in the world | |---|---|---| | 1. | India | 130 | | 2. | Myanmar | 148 | | 3. | Nepal | 149 | | 4. | Pakistan | 150 | Amongst the given countries, which one of the following countries has the highest rank in 'Human Development Index'?

    • (a) Pakistan
    • (b) India
    • (c) Nepal (d)…
16. 16.
    'X' lives in a town. He cultivates flowers along with animal husbandry. The work of 'X' will fall under which sector of the economy?

    • (a) Primary
    • (b) Secondary
    • (c) Tertiary
    • (d) Quaternary
17. 17.
    Look at the given picture and answer the question that follows: [Image shows workers in a factory/workshop setting] The work being done in the picture falls under which sector of the economy?

    • (a) Primary
    • (b) Quaternary
    • (c) Secondary
    • (d) Tertiary
18. 18.
    Why does it become difficult for farmers in rural areas to take loans from government banks? Read the following reasons and choose the most appropriate option: I. Lack of collateral II. Complicated procedure III. Higher cost of borrowing IV. Lack of awareness

    • (a) Only I, II and III are correct.
    • (b) Only II, III and IV are correct.
    • (c) Only I, II and IV are correct.
    • (d) Only I, III and IV are…
19. 19.
    Which of the following groups in urban India depend on informal sources to meet their credit needs?

    • (a) Poor households
    • (b) Households with few assets
    • (c) Both poor households and households with few assets
    • (d) Both well-off households and households with few assets
20. 20.
    Two statements I and II are given below. Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct option: Statement I: Rapid improvement in technology has been one major factor to stimulate the globalisation process. Statement II: This has made much faster delivery of goods across long distances possible at lower costs. (a) Both statements I and II are correct and statement II is the correct…
21. 21 (a).
    Explain the role of anti-colonial movement in the rise of 'modern nationalism' in India.
22. 21 (b).
    (OR) Why did Gandhi say 'Satyagraha is pure soul-force'? Explain by giving two arguments.
23. 22.
    Explain any two problems of the 'global ecology' arising due to indiscriminate use of resources.
24. 23.
    Suggest any two measures to remove gender inequality.
25. 24.
    How did the process of liberalisation initiated in India in the 1990s, promote globalisation? Explain.
26. 25.
    '"Tribal peasants interpreted the message of Mahatma Gandhi and the idea of 'Swaraj' in yet another way." Explain the statement in the context of Non-Cooperation Movement.
27. 26.
    Read the story of Rinjha and answer the question that follows: Story of Rinjha Rinjha lived with her family in a small village at the outskirts of Diphu in Assam. She enjoys watching her family members clearing, slashing and burning a patch of land for cultivation. She often helps them in irrigating the fields with water running through a bamboo canal from the nearby spring. She loves the…
28. 27.
    "That democratic system of government is considered good in which maximum number of citizens are made stakeholders in political power." Explain the statement with suitable arguments.
29. 28 (a).
    Explain the importance of political parties in democracy.
30. 28 (b).
    (OR) Why did India adopt the multiparty system? Explain with suitable arguments.
31. 29.
    Explain the difference between public and private sector of Indian economy with example.
32. 30 (a).
    Analyse the significance of the 'Napoleonic Code' in making the administrative system rational and efficient.
33. 30 (b).
    (OR) How was liberalism allied to national unity in Europe in the early decades of the 19th century? Analyse.
34. 31 (a).
    "Manufacturing industries are considered the backbone of the economic development of a country." Justify the statement.
35. 31 (b).
    (OR) "Agriculture and industries complement each other." Justify the statement.
36. 32 (a).
    Explain any five bases for assessing the outcomes of democracy.
37. 32 (b).
    (OR) Explain any five values of democracy.
38. 33 (a).
    "Recent evidence suggests that overuse of groundwater is becoming a serious threat in many parts of the country." Evaluate the statement in the context of sustainability of development.
39. 33 (b).
    (OR) "The development goals of different categories of people may differ." Evaluate the statement.
40. 34.
    Read the given source and answer the questions that follow: Print and Censorship The power of the printed word is most often seen in the way governments seek to regulate and suppress print. The colonial government kept continuous track of all books and newspapers published in India and passed numerous laws to control the press. During the First World War, under the Defence of India Rules, 22…
41. 35.
    Read the given source and answer the questions that follow: An Experiment in Brazil A city called Porto Alegre in Brazil has carried out an extraordinary experiment in combining decentralisation with participative democracy. The city has set up a parallel organisation operating alongside the municipal council, enabling local inhabitants to take real decisions for their city. The nearly 13 lakh…
42. 36.
    Read the given source and answer the questions that follow: Loans From Cooperatives Besides banks, the other major source of cheap credit in rural areas are the cooperative societies (or cooperatives). Members of a cooperative pool their resources for cooperation in certain areas. There are several types of cooperatives possible such as farmers cooperatives, weavers cooperatives, industrial…
43. 37 (a).
    Two places 'A' and 'B' have been marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify them with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them: A. The place where the session of Indian National Congress was held in 1920. B. The place where Gandhiji started Dandi March.
44. 37 (b).
    On the same political outline map of India, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols:

    • (i) Leading state in production of Jute
    • (ii) Atomic Power Plant located in Gujarat
    • (iii) Iron and Steel Plant located in Jharkhand
    • (iv) Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport

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