CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2025 — Set 4

Questions in this 2025 Social Science paper (Set 4)

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1. 1.
   Why was the silk route considered a good example of vibrant pre-modern trade? Choose the most appropriate option from the following:

   • (a) (a) Due to movement of silk cargoes
   • (b) (b) Due to flow of silver and gold
   • (c) (c) Due to linkage of China with Australia
   • (d) (d) Due to trade and cultural exchange
2. 2.
   How did the British East India Company use Print Culture to promote its interests in India? Choose the correct option from the following:

   • (a) (a) By censoring the Indian newspapers
   • (b) (b) By funding the regional language newspapers
   • (c) (c) By encouraging the development of independent Press
   • (d) (d) By using print media to spread eastern culture
3. 3.
   Look at the given picture and identify the name of the painter of this painting from the following options:

   • (a) (a) Rabindranath Tagore
   • (b) (b) Abanindranath Tagore
   • (c) (c) Debindranath Tagore
   • (d) (d) Satyendranath Tagore
4. 4.
   Arrange the following events in the chronological order and choose the correct option: I. The Treaty of Vienna II. The beginning of Napoleonic wars III. Proclamation of the Prussian King William I as German Emperor IV. Proclamation of Victor Emmanuel II as the King of Italy

   • (a) (a) I, III, IV and II
   • (b) (b) II, IV, I and III
   • (c) (c) II, I, IV and III
   • (d) (d) III, II, IV and I
5. 5.
   A researcher is examining a soil type which is formed by the weathering of volcanic rock and is rich in minerals. Which one of the following soils is it?

   • (a) (a) Laterite soil
   • (b) (b) Alluvial soil
   • (c) (c) Black soil
   • (d) (d) Desert soil
6. 6.
   Identify the crop with the help of information given in the box. - This crop is a major cash crop in India. - It is cultivated mainly in the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. - It is known for its aroma.

   • (a) (a) Tea
   • (b) (b) Coffee
   • (c) (c) Jute
   • (d) (d) Cotton
7. 7.
   Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option: Column-I (Minerals) | Column-II (Features) A. Copper |

   • (i) Used in manufacturing of steel and paints B. Bauxite |
   • (ii) Used in electric and electronic industries C. Mica |
   • (iii) Used in electric cables and utensils D. Manganese |
   • (iv) Used in aluminium production
   • (a) (a) A-(i), B-(iii), C-(iv), D-(ii)
   • (b) (b) A-(i), B-(i), C-(iii)…
8. 8.
   Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose the correct option: Assertion (A): The French speaking community was rich in comparison to Dutch speaking community in Belgium. Reason (R): Dutch speaking community got the benefit of economic development and education much later. (a) (a) Both, (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct…
9. 9.
   How does the Indian federal structure promote balance governance across the nation? Choose the most suitable option from the following:

   • (a) (a) By allowing states to exercise complete autonomy on all issues.
   • (b) (b) By ensuring a division of power between centre and states.
   • (c) (c) By allowing all decision making processes under the Union Government.
   • (d) (d) By giving more powers to local…
10. 10.
    Which of the following is an example of horizontal power sharing in Indian democracy?

    • (a) (a) Division of power between Central and State Governments.
    • (b) (b) Division of power between Rural and Urban Governments.
    • (c) (c) Division of power among Administration, Judiciary and Army.
    • (d) (d) Division of power among Legislative, Executive and Judiciary.
11. 11.
    Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? List-I (Regional Parties) | List-II (Regions)

    • (a) Rashtriya Janata Dal - Uttar Pradesh
    • (b) Janata Dal (Secular) - Bihar
    • (c) Rashtriya Lok Dal - Assam
    • (d) Biju Janata Dal - Odisha
    • (a) (a) Rashtriya Janata Dal - Uttar Pradesh
    • (b) (b) Janata Dal (Secular) - Bihar
    • (c) (c) Rashtriya Lok Dal - Assam
    • (d) (d) Biju Janata Dal - Odisha
12. 12.
    In a democratic country the government adopts environment friendly policies with the help of citizens and experts. Which one of the following is a positive outcome of this process?

    • (a) (a) The government is capable of determining policies on its own.
    • (b) (b) Citizens feel empowered to determine policies.
    • (c) (c) Corporates protect their own interest in determining policies.
    • (d) (d) Market forces…
13. 13.
    In which year the Constitution amendment providing for 33% representation of women in the local self governance system in India was made? Choose the correct option:

    • (a) (a) 1990
    • (b) (b) 1984
    • (c) (c) 1992
    • (d) (d) 1988
14. 14.
    Read the table given below carefully and answer the question that follows: Data of few Countries: | Country | Gross National Income (GNI) per capita (2017 PPP) in US$ | Life Expectancy at birth | Mean Years of Schooling of People aged 25 and above | HDI Rank in the world (2021-22) | |---------|---------|---------|---------|--------| | A | 12,578 | 76.4 | 10.8 | 73 | | B | 6,590 | 67.2 | 6.7 |…
15. 15.
    The World Bank's development report is prepared on the basis of which of the following?

    • (a) (a) Per Capita Income
    • (b) (b) Health Services
    • (c) (c) Literacy
    • (d) (d) Freedoms
16. 16.
    Choose the odd one out from the following options regarding the sectors of economy:

    • (a) (a) Pilot, Driver, Gardener
    • (b) (b) Fisherman, Lawyer
    • (c) (c) Engineer, Professor, Farmer
    • (d) (d) Doctor, Teacher, Lawyer
17. 17.
    Choose the correct option to fill the blank: | Sector | Criteria Used | |--------|---------------| | Primary, Secondary and Tertiary | _____________ | | Organized and Unorganized Sectors | Nature of Employment Activities |

    • (a) (a) Nature of social activities
    • (b) (b) Nature of political activities
    • (c) (c) Nature of production activities
    • (d) (d) Nature of government activities
18. 18.
    Read the following sources of loan carefully and choose the correct option related to formal sources of credit.

    • (i) Commercial Bank
    • (ii) Landlords
    • (iii) Government
    • (iv) Money Lender
    • (a) (a)
    • (i) and
    • (iii) are correct.
    • (b) (b)
    • (ii) and
    • (iv) are correct.
    • (c) (c)
    • (i) and
    • (ii) are correct.
    • (d) (d)
    • (ii) and
    • (iii) are correct.
19. 19.
    The growth of digital technology has greatly influenced globalization. Which of the following is its main benefit?

    • (a) (a) Increased Communication Cost
    • (b) (b) Limited Access to Information
    • (c) (c) Enhanced Connectivity
    • (d) (d) Slower Transaction Speed
20. 20.
    Read the following developmental goals and choose correct option of goals related to a student studying in university.

    • (i) Good opportunities for research.
    • (ii) Opportunities to pursue higher education abroad.
    • (iii) Opportunities for independence.
    • (iv) Opportunities for good employment.
    • (a) (a) Only (i),
    • (ii) and
    • (iii) are correct.
    • (b) (b) Only (i), (ii),
    • (iii) and
    • (iv) are correct.
    • (c) (c) Only…
21. 21.
    Why was the Indian subcontinent significant to trade networks before European intervention? Explain.
22. 22.
    Suggest any two ways to increase women's representation in leadership roles.
23. 23.
    'Planning is the widely accepted strategy for judicious use of resources.' Explain the statement. OR (B) 'An equitable distribution of resources has become essential for a sustained quality of human life.' Explain the statement.
24. 24.
    Explain the role of public facilities for quality of life.
25. 25.
    Describe the steps taken by French revolutionaries to create a sense of national unity and belonging. OR (B) Describe the historical factors that contributed to the emergence of nationalist tensions in the Balkans.
26. 26.
    Examine the measures taken by the government to make agriculture profitable in India.
27. 27.
    How did the trade policy implemented in 1991 stimulated the globalization in India? Explain with example.
28. 28.
    Describe any three features of Multiparty System.
29. 29.
    Analyse the significance of Primary Sector in Indian economy.
30. 30.
    Explain with examples the significance of the Non-Cooperation Movement in the Indian national movement. OR (B) How did the Civil Disobedience Movement become a mass movement? Explain with examples.
31. 31.
    'It would be beneficial to develop sustainable way to meet the growing energy demand in India.' Support the statement by giving suitable arguments. OR (B) 'We have to use a planned and sustainable manner to conserve our minerals.' Support the statement by giving suitable arguments.
32. 32.
    'Democratic governance is responsive to the expectations of citizens.' Justify the statement with suitable arguments. OR (B) 'Democracy accommodates social diversity better than dictatorship.' Justify the statement with suitable arguments.
33. 33.
    Imagine you are a part of a 'Self Help Group' (SHG). Explain the working system of the Self Help Group (SHG) to the new member. OR (B) Imagine that you are the Village Development Officer of a village. Explain the usefulness of formal sources of credit for the farmers.
34. 34.
    Read the given source and answer the questions that follow: 34.1 How did the development of printing technology impact visual culture? 34.2 How did Raja Ravi Varma contribute to the mass circulation of art in India? 34.3 How did visual culture shape the memory of the 19th century social landscape? Explain.
35. 35.
    Read the given source and answer the questions that follow: 35.1 How do, communalism and religious sentiments of the ancestral people contribute to forest conservation? 35.2 How did the sacred groves preserve the biodiversity? 35.3 Why is conservation of wildlife important for all of us? Explain.
36. 36.
    Read the given source and answer the questions that follow: 36.1 Explain the relationship between gram panchayats and panchayat samitis. 36.2 How is the structure of municipal corporation different from municipality? 36.3 How does the local government structure promote democracy? Examine.
37. 37.
    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 1927. (B) The place where Gandhiji broke the Salt Law. (ii) On the same political outline map of India, locate and label any…

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