CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2025 — Set 2

Questions in this 2025 Social Science paper (Set 2)

All 37 questions from this set, exactly as asked. Try each one, then open the question-paper PDF above for the complete paper.

1. 1.
   'Potato famine' was related to which of the following countries?

   • (a) England
   • (b) Ireland
   • (c) Finland
   • (d) Scotland
2. 2.
   Arrange the following events in chronological order and choose the correct option: I. Defeat of Napoleon in the battle of Leipzig II. Beginning of struggle for Greek independence III. Formation of customs union Zollverein IV. Signing of Treaty of Vienna

   • (a) I, II, III, IV
   • (b) I, II, IV, III
   • (c) II, I, III, IV
   • (d) II, I, IV, III
3. 3.
   In the mid-16th century, diseases like smallpox reached America through which of the following?

   • (a) Spanish soldiers
   • (b) French merchants
   • (c) Portuguese sailors
   • (d) British tourists
4. 4.
   Read the following characteristics of 'Jikji' of Korea carefully and choose the correct option. Characteristics: I. It is one of the oldest existing printed books in the world. II. It contains the main beliefs of Christianity. III. Its second volume is available in the National Library of France. IV. It was inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register in 2001. (a) Only I, II and III are…
5. 5.
   Choose the correctly matched pair from the following: National Park/Tiger Reserve --- State

   • (a) Corbett National Park --- Himachal Pradesh
   • (b) Bandhavgarh National Park --- Rajasthan
   • (c) Periyar Tiger Reserve --- Tamil Nadu
   • (d) Manas Tiger Reserve --- Assam
6. 6.
   Which of the following characteristics of the Indian Wild Life (Protection) Act are correct? Choose the most appropriate option. Characteristics: I. To make provisions for habitat for wild animals. II. To publish list of protected species. III. To ban hunting to save endangered species. IV. To include important subjects like forests and wildlife in the Union List. (a) Only I, II and III are…
7. 7.
   Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option: Column I (River) --- Column II (Dam) a. Chambal --- i. Salal b. Ganga --- ii. Bhakra Nangal c. Chenab --- iii. Gandhi Sagar d. Satluj --- iv. Tehri

   • (a) a-ii, b-iii, c-i, d-iv
   • (b) a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i
   • (c) a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii
   • (d) a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-i
8. 8.
   Choose the correct option of the states that have been majorly benefitted by the Sardar Sarovar Dam.

   • (a) Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab and Haryana
   • (b) Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan
   • (c) Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
   • (d) Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Chhattisgarh
9. 9.
   Swapna is a small farmer. Swapna wants to cultivate cotton. What kind of geographical conditions will be suitable for this? Choose the most appropriate option.

   • (a) Laterite soil, Moderate rainfall, Low temperature and Bright sunshine
   • (b) Black soil, Light rainfall, High temperature and Bright sunshine
   • (c) Laterite soil, Light rainfall, High temperature and Moderate sunshine
   • (d) Black soil, High…
10. 10.
    Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose the correct option: Assertion (A): India has enormous possibilities of production of solar energy. Reason (R): Most of the land area of India falls under the cold zone.

    • (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…
11. 11.
    Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option: Column I (Thermal Power Plant) --- Column II (State) a. Talcher --- i. Telangana b. Ramagundam --- ii. Odisha c. Bhusawal --- iii. Andhra Pradesh d. Vijayawada --- iv. Maharashtra

    • (a) a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii
    • (b) a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii
    • (c) a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i
    • (d) a-ii, b-i, c-iii, d-iv
12. 12.
    Which one of the following organisations has its headquarter in Brussels?

    • (a) United Nations Organisation
    • (b) European Union
    • (c) Non-Alignment Movement
    • (d) South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation
13. 13.
    Which of the following countries is an example of sharing of power between the national and state governments to account for internal diversity?

    • (a) United States of America
    • (b) Australia
    • (c) Belgium
    • (d) Switzerland
14. 14.
    Choose the correctly matched pair from the following: Political Party --- State

    • (a) Janata Dal (Secular) --- Bihar
    • (b) Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party --- Goa
    • (c) Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam --- Andhra Pradesh
    • (d) All India Forward Bloc --- Punjab
15. 15.
    Study the following table related to 'World Human Development Index' and answer the question that follows: | S. No. | Country | HDI Rank in the World | |--------|---------|----------------------| | 1. | India | 130 | | 2. | Myanmar | 148 | | 3. | Nepal | 149 | | 4. | Pakistan | 150 | Which one of the following countries has the lowest rank in 'Human Development Index'?

    • (a) India
    • (b) Myanmar (c)…
16. 16.
    Choose the correct option to fill in the blank: The total value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a particular year is called __________.

    • (a) Per Capita Income
    • (b) Per Capita Production
    • (c) Gross National Income
    • (d) Gross Domestic Production
17. 17.
    Look at the given picture (showing steel/metal rolling in a factory) and answer the question that follows: The work being done in the picture falls under which sector of the economy?

    • (a) Primary
    • (b) Quaternary
    • (c) Tertiary
    • (d) Secondary
18. 18.
    Rakhi has done an economic survey of her area. The survey has revealed that people earn their livelihood by doing different jobs. The table prepared by Rakhi for this is given below. Study the table carefully and answer the question that follows: | S. No. | Work | No. of People | |--------|------|---------------| | 1. | Farmer working in his fields | 250 | | 2. | Teachers teaching in school | 10…
19. 19.
    Arrange the following sources of credit in the most to least order to meet the credit requirement of rural households in India and choose the correct option: I. Government II. Cooperative Banks and Societies III. Moneylenders IV. Relatives and friends

    • (a) III, II, I, IV
    • (b) III, II, IV, I
    • (c) I, III, II, IV
    • (d) I, III, IV, II
20. 20.
    Two Statements I and II are given below. Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct option: Statement I: Information and communication technology stimulate the process of globalisation. Statement II: It is used to contact each other, receive information instantly and communicate with remote areas. (a) Both statements I and II are correct and statement II is the correct explanation…
21. 21.
    How did reinterpretation of history become a means of creating a sense of nationalism by the end of the 19th century in India? Explain. OR (b) How did symbols and icons contribute to create a feeling of nationalism among the people in the national movement of India? Explain.
22. 22.
    Why is planning necessary for judicious use of resources? Explain.
23. 23.
    Describe any two provisions made in the Constitution to establish the model of 'secular governance' in India.
24. 24.
    'Globalisation is the process of rapid integration and interconnection between countries.' Explain the statement with examples.
25. 25.
    Why did Mahatma Gandhi decide to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement? Analyse any three reasons.
26. 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…
27. 27.
    'The government measures gradually increased the feeling of alienation among the Sri Lankan Tamils.' Explain the statement.
28. 28.
    Describe three main functions of political parties. OR (b) Describe three major challenges faced by the political parties in India.
29. 29.
    Analyse the problem of underemployment in agriculture sector in India.
30. 30.
    How did the French Revolution spread the spirit of nationalism in Europe? Explain with suitable arguments. OR (b) How did the Greek freedom struggle arouse nationalist sentiments in Europe? Explain with suitable arguments.
31. 31.
    Explain the role of industries in increasing air pollution and suggest measures to control it. OR (b) Explain the measures taken by 'National Thermal Power Corporation' to prevent environmental degradation.
32. 32.
    How is democracy better than other types of government? Analyse. OR (b) Analyse the role of democracy in reducing inequality and poverty.
33. 33.
    How is income an important factor in assessing the development of a country? Mention the classification done by the World Bank. OR (b) How has the overuse of underground water created a serious crisis in many parts of India? Explain with examples in the context of sustainable development.
34. 34.
    Read the given source and answer the questions that follow: Print Culture and the French Revolution Many historians have argued that print culture created the conditions within which French Revolution occurred. Some arguments are usually put forward in this context. First, print popularised the ideas of the Enlightenment thinkers. Collectively, their writings provided a critical commentary on…
35. 35.
    Read the given source and answer the questions that follow: Decentralisation in India The need for decentralisation was recognised in our Constitution. Since then, there have been several attempts to decentralise power to the level of villages and towns. Panchayats in villages and municipalities in urban areas were set up in all the States. But these were directly under the control of state…
36. 36.
    Read the given source and answer the questions that follow: Arun's Story Arun supervises the work of one farm labourer. Arun has seven acres of land. He is one of the few persons in Sonpur to receive bank loan for cultivation. The interest rate on the loan is 8.5 per cent per annum, and can be repaid anytime in the next three years. Arun plans to repay the loan after harvest by selling a part of…
37. 37.
    Two places 'A' and 'B' have been marked on the given political outline map of India (on page 27). 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 December 1927. B. The place where Jallianwala Bagh incident took place. (b) On the same political outline map of…

Prepare with

How to use these papers

1. 1Start chapter-wise early in the year — solve only the Social Science questions from a chapter you have just finished.
2. 2Switch to full timed papers 2–3 months before the exam: one complete set in the real time limit, no notes.
3. 3Self-mark against the marking scheme, then fix every mistake with our free NCERT solutions.
4. 4Re-attempt your weakest chapters until the recurring question types feel routine.

CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2025 paper — FAQ