CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2025 — Set 5

Questions in this 2025 Social Science paper (Set 5)

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1. 1.
   Read the following facts related to 'Napoleonic Code' carefully and choose the correct option: I. Abolition of privileges based on birth. II. Establishing equality before the law. III. Securing property rights. IV. Imposing manorial dues on the peasants.

   • (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 correct.
2. 2.
   For which of the following markets were cotton and sugar primarily exported from America in the 18th Century?

   • (a) For American Market
   • (b) For European Market
   • (c) For Asian Market
   • (d) For Australian Market
3. 3.
   In the early years of the 19th century, the production of which of the following food items brought about a fundamental change in the lives of poor people in Europe?

   • (a) Tomato
   • (b) Potato
   • (c) Soya
   • (d) Groundnut
4. 4.
   Identify the appropriate reason for the slow growth of the English Language Press during the 18th century from the following options:

   • (a) Restriction of British government on the regional press
   • (b) English Press worked on commercial perspectives
   • (c) Increase in the demand for the regional press in the market
   • (d) Reason and rationality were not prominent in press
5. 5.
   Study the given table and answer the question that follows: CRUDE OIL RESERVES | Region/Country | Reserves (2017) (Thousand Million Barrels) | Number of Years Reserves will last | |---|---|---| | Middle East | 808 | 70 | | United States of America | 50 | 10.5 | | World Average | 1697 | 50.2 | Read the following possible outcomes from the table and choose the correct option: I. If crude oil…
6. 6.
   Choose the correctly matched pair:

   • (a) Corbett National Park – Himachal Pradesh
   • (b) Sunderban National Park – Kerala
   • (c) Bandhavgarh National Park – Rajasthan
   • (d) Manas Tiger Reserve – Assam
7. 7.
   Choose the correct option to fill the blank. An artificial lake built in the 11th century for water conservation is _________.

   • (a) Sambhar Lake
   • (b) Wular Lake
   • (c) Bhopal Lake
   • (d) Chilka Lake
8. 8.
   Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option: Column-I (Dam) | Column-II (River) a. Sardar Sarovar | i. Mahanadi b. Salal | ii. Chambal c. Gandhi Sagar | iii. Narmada d. Hirakud | iv. Chenab

   • (a) a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii
   • (b) a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii
   • (c) a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-i
   • (d) a-i, b-iii, c-iv, d-ii
9. 9.
   Identify the agricultural crop from the given options with the help of the following information: I. It requires more than 200 cm rainfall and temperature above 25°C. II. It is mainly used as raw material in industries. III. It is primarily a crop of the equatorial region.

   • (a) Cotton
   • (b) Rubber
   • (c) Groundnut
   • (d) Mustard
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): Certain minerals may occur as alluvial deposits in sands of valley floors and the base of hills. Reason (R): These are usually minerals that are not corroded by water.

    • (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
    • (b) Both (A)…
11. 11.
    Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option: Column-I (Atomic Power Plants) | Column-II (State) a. Kakarapara | i. Rajasthan b. Rawat Bhata | ii. Karnataka c. Kaiga | iii. Maharashtra d. Tarapur | iv. Gujarat

    • (a) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
    • (b) a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i
    • (c) a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii
    • (d) a-iv, b-i, c-iii, d-ii
12. 12.
    Choose the correct option to fill the blank. The Belgian leaders took a different path than Sri Lanka. They recognised the existence of regional differences and _________ diversities. They accepted it.

    • (a) Religious diversities
    • (b) Historical diversities
    • (c) Cultural diversities
    • (d) Administrative diversities
13. 13.
    Choose the correct option related to concurrent list of the Indian Constitution.

    • (a) Marriage, Currency, Commerce
    • (b) Defence, Banking, Education
    • (c) Agriculture, Trade, Irrigation
    • (d) Education, Forest, Marriage
14. 14.
    Which of the following statements are correct related to the role of political parties in India? I. Play a decisive role in making laws for the country. II. Making different interest groups in the country. III. Play a role for shaping public opinion in the country. IV. Putting forward different policies and programmes before voters.

    • (a) Only I, II and III are correct.
    • (b) Only I, III and IV are…
15. 15.
    Which one of the following countries has a high 'Human Development Index' score?

    • (a) Pakistan
    • (b) Myanmar
    • (c) India
    • (d) Nepal
16. 16.
    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.N. | Work | No. of People | |---|---|---| | 1. | Farmer working his fields | 250 | | 2. | Teachers teaching in school | 10 | | 3. | Handloom…
17. 17.
    Look at the given picture and answer the question that follows: [Image shows: Cars made by Indian workers being transported to be sold abroad by MNCs.] The work being done in the picture falls in which sector of the economy?

    • (a) Primary
    • (b) Secondary
    • (c) Tertiary
    • (d) Quaternary
18. 18.
    Shyamal is a small farmer. Shyamal has got his 'Kisan Card' made. He needs a loan to grow new crops. Which of the following means will be easy and beneficial for this?

    • (a) Cooperative Bank
    • (b) Agricultural Traders
    • (c) Relatives
    • (d) Friends
19. 19.
    The problem of 'Double Coincidence of Wants' can be solved by which of the following?

    • (a) By increasing the circulation of currency
    • (b) By expanding the scope of markets
    • (c) By creating awareness amongst people
    • (d) By registering the buyer and seller
20. 20.
    Two Statements-I and II are given below. Read both the statements and choose the correct option. Statement-I: In recent times technology in the areas of computer and internet has been changing rapidly. Statement-II: Internet allows us to send instant electronic mail (e-mail) and talk (voice-mail) across the world at negligible costs.

    • (a) Only I is false but II is true.
    • (b) Only I is true but II…
21. 21.
    How did 'salt' become a powerful weapon to unite the country in the 'Civil Disobedience Movement'? Explain any two causes. OR (b) How did the colonial government suppress the 'Civil Disobedience Movement'? Explain.
22. 22.
    Describe any two ways to solve the problem of land degradation.
23. 23.
    Suggest any two measures to increase the representation of women in the legislatures of India.
24. 24.
    How did liberalization promote the process of globalization of India? Explain.
25. 25.
    Analyse three main impacts of Non-Cooperation Movement on the economic front. OR (b) Why did the Non-Cooperation Movement start slowing down in the cities? Analyse three causes.
26. 26.
    Distinguish between formal and informal sources of credit in India with example.
27. 27.
    Suggest any three measures to increase employment opportunities in urban areas in India.
28. 28.
    Evaluate the system of 'Checks and Balances' in the horizontal distribution of power in India.
29. 29.
    Explain three major challenges before Political Parties in India.
30. 30.
    "The political and constitutional changes that came in the wake of the French Revolution led to the transfer of sovereignty from monarchy to a body of French Citizens." Explain the statement. OR (b) "During 19th century, in the economic sphere, liberalisation stood for the freedom of markets and the abolition of state-imposed restrictions on the movement of goods and capital." Explain the…
31. 31.
    Study the given flow chart and answer the question below: [Flow Chart: Fibre Production → Spinning → Weaving/Knitting → Dyeing and Finishing → Garment Manufacturing; Raw Fibre → Yarn → Fabric → Garments] Explain the added value product in the textile industry on the basis of the above flowchart. OR (b) Study the given flow chart and answer the question below: [Flow Chart: Transport of raw…
32. 32.
    Evaluate the outcomes of democracy in the economic sector of the country. OR (b) Evaluate the outcomes of democracy in the social sector of the country.
33. 33.
    Analyse the social and economic goals of development. (2+3=5) OR (b) Why is the issue of sustainability of development becoming challenging in the present times? Analyse the appropriate reasons.
34. 34.
    Read the given source and answer the questions that follow: (34.1) Mention the contribution of Gutenberg in the field of printing. (34.2) How were the books borders painted and illuminated? (34.3) Describe any two benefits of colouring in the letters.
35. 35.
    Read the given source and answer the questions that follow: (35.1) 'Slash and Burn' farming is known by which name in Andaman and Nicobar Islands? (35.2) Why is productivity low in 'Slash and Burn' system? (35.3) Describe any two features of 'Slash and Burn' system of agriculture.
36. 36.
    Read the given source and answer the questions that follow: (36.1) What promise did Gandhiji make to his followers? (36.2) How did language strengthen the unity of India? (36.3) Mention the names of major language of Kerala and Andhra Pradesh states.
37. 37.
    Map Skill Based Question:

    • (a) Two places 'A' and 'B' have been marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify them with the help of following information and write their names: (2x1=2) A. The place where the session of Indian National Congress was held. B. The place where Mahatma Gandhi started Satyagraha for indigo peasants.
    • (b) On the same outline map of India locate and label…

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