CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2026 — Set 5

Questions in this 2026 Social Science paper (Set 5)

All 38 questions from this set, exactly as asked. Try each one, then open the question-paper PDF above for the complete paper.

1. 1.
   Arrange the following events in chronological order and choose the correct option: I. Salt Satyagraha II. Kheda Satyagraha III. Rowlatt Satyagraha IV. Ahmedabad Mill Workers Satyagraha

   • (a) II, I, III, IV
   • (b) II, IV, III, I
   • (c) III, II, IV, I
   • (d) II, I, IV, III
2. 2.
   Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct option: Assertion (A): The discovery of sea routes to Asia and America shrank the pre-modern world in the sixteenth century. Reason (R): During this period European entry into Indian ocean expanded trade. (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation…
3. 3.
   Identify this image of the allegorical figure of a European nation during the nineteenth century from the following options:

   • (a) Britannia
   • (b) Marianna
   • (c) Helvetia
   • (d) Germania
4. 4.
   Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? Column A (Writer) — Column B (Contribution)

   • (a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak – Gulamgiri
   • (b) Jyotiba Phule – Amar Jiban
   • (c) Raja Rammohan Roy – Sambad Kaumudi
   • (d) Tarabai Shinde – Istri Dharam Vichar
5. 5.
   Why did many Europeans migrate to America after sixteenth century? Explain.
6. 6.
   "Print culture created the favourable conditions for the French Revolution." Explain the statement with examples.
7. 7.
   Examine the nationalist tensions emerged in the Balkan region by the end of nineteenth century.
8. 8 (1).
   Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow: …
9. 8 (2).
   (8.2) Why did nationalists feel the need to rewrite Indian history?
10. 8 (3).
    (8.3) How did nationalist histories portray India's past and present?
11. 9 (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 informations and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them. (a) The place where Gandhiji launched satyagraha, for the Indigo planters.
12. 9 (b).
    The place where the session of Indian National Congress was held.
13. 10.
    Identify the soil with the help of the following informations given in the box and choose the correct option: • It is made up of extremely fine material. • It is rich in soil nutrients. • It is ideal for growing cotton.

    • (a) Alluvial Soil
    • (b) Black Soil
    • (c) Laterite Soil
    • (d) Arid Soil
14. 11.
    In which of the following States of India, has the largest area under permanent forests?

    • (a) Uttar Pradesh
    • (b) Madhya Pradesh
    • (c) Gujarat
    • (d) Maharashtra
15. 12.
    Identify the correct option related to major crops grown in the 'Kharif' cropping season in India:

    • (a) Paddy, Peas, Mustard
    • (b) Paddy, Mustard, Gram
    • (c) Paddy, Jowar, Maize
    • (d) Paddy, Maize, Gram
16. 13.
    Choose the appropriate option to fill in the blank:

    • (a) Non-Ferrous minerals
    • (b) Igneous minerals
    • (c) Energy minerals
    • (d) Ferrous minerals
17. 14.
    Which of the following is an example of 'current fallow land'?

    • (a) Land left without cultivation for five agricultural years.
    • (b) Land left without cultivation for three agricultural years.
    • (c) Land left without cultivation for two agricultural years.
    • (d) Land left without cultivation for one agricultural year.
18. 15.
    Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option: Column-I (National Parks) — Column-II (States) a. Sariska b. Sunderban c. Corbett d. Bandhavgarh (i. Madhya Pradesh, ii. Uttarakhand, iii. West Bengal, iv. Rajasthan)

    • (a) a-iii, b-ii, c-i, d-iv
    • (b) a-iv, b-ii, c-iii, d-i
    • (c) a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i
    • (d) a-ii, b-iv, c-iii, d-i
19. 16.
    Explain the measures made by government to improve Indian agriculture.
20. 17.
    "Conserving energy is essential for sustainable development." Support the statement with suitable arguments.
21. 18 (1).
    Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow: …
22. 18 (2).
    (18.2) How has irrigation changed cropping pattern?
23. 18 (3).
    (18.3) Explain any two objectives of the 'Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana'.
24. 19.
    On the same outline map of India given for Q. No. 9, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols:

    • (i) The dam constructed on Satluj river
    • (ii) A nuclear power plant located in Gujarat
    • (iii) A software technology park located in Uttar Pradesh
    • (iv) An International Airport located in Maharashtra
25. 20.
    Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct option: Assertion (A): Belgium's power sharing arrangements were designed to accommodate its linguistic and cultural divisions. Reason (R): Belgian leaders recognized the existence of regional differences and cultural diversities. (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R)…
26. 21.
    Look at the given cartoon carefully and answer the question that follow: Which of the following concepts is best illustrated in the cartoon?

    • (a) Inclusive economic growth amongst nations
    • (b) Stagnation of economic development amongst nations
    • (c) Uneven distribution of wealth amongst nations
    • (d) Balanced economic growth amongst nations
27. 22.
    Find the odd one out regarding the Political Parties of India:

    • (a) Bharatiya Janata Party & Aam Aadmi Party
    • (b) Indian National Lok Dal & Jananayak Janata Party
    • (c) National's People's Party & United Democratic Party
    • (d) Rashtriya Janata Dal & Loktantrik Samajwadi Party
28. 23.
    Read the given statements regarding urban local government and choose the correct option: I. Municipalities are setup in towns. II. Big cities have Municipal Corporation. III. Municipal chairperson is the head of Block Samiti. IV. The officer in Municipal Corporation is called as Mayor.

    • (a) Only I, II and III are correct.
    • (b) Only I, II and IV are correct.
    • (c) Only I, III and IV are correct. (d)…
29. 24.
    Suggest two ways to improve womens' participation in sports leadership roles.
30. 25.
    "Democracy is a better form of government compared with any other alternative." Examine the statement.
31. 26.
    How does the 'system of three lists' function in Indian federalism? Explain with examples.
32. 27.
    Explain the importance of political parties in Indian democracy.
33. 28 (1).
    Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow: …
34. 28 (2).
    (28.2) How are pressure groups part of the power sharing mechanism?
35. 28 (3).
    (28.3) How does power sharing contribute to the spirit of democracy?
36. 29.
    Study the given data and answer the question that follow: Comparative Data of few States — Infant Mortality Rate (2020), Literacy Rate (2017-18), Net Attendance Rate (Class 1 to 5): State A: 28 / 82 / 73 State B: 6 / 94 / 94 State C: 27 / 62 / 69 By how many of the following points does State B's literacy rate exceeds from State A in 2017-18?

    • (a) 12
    • (b) 10
    • (c) 16
    • (d) 14
37. 30.
    Identify the sector of economy with the help of information given in the box: • Ownership of assets and delivery of services in the hands of private individuals • Activities are guided by the motive to earn profits

    • (a) Private Sector
    • (b) Public Sector
    • (c) Joint Sector
    • (d) Cooperative Sector
38. 31.
    Read the following case and choose the correct option: Megha has taken a loan of `5 lakhs from bank to purchase a house. The annual rate on the loan is 12% and loan is to be repaid in 5 years in monthly instalments. The 12% interest charged by the bank to Megha is related to which of the following?

    • (a) Collateral
    • (b) Cost of Credit
    • (c) Duration of Loan
    • (d) Documentation
39. 32.
    Which of the following is the main purpose of a trade barrier in global trade? Choose the correct option.

    • (a) To promote the growth of foreign companies in a country
    • (b) To control the production of domestic industries
    • (c) To regulate foreign trade into the country
    • (d) To stop foreign trade between countries
40. 33.
    Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

    • (a) Natural Gas
    • (b) Crude Oil
    • (c) Coal
    • (d) Ground Water
41. 34.
    Choose the correct option to fill in the blank: Infant Mortality Rate indicates the number of children that die before the age of _____ year(s) per 1000 live births in that particular year.

    • (a) One
    • (b) Two
    • (c) Three
    • (d) Four
42. 35.
    "Advancement in technology has stimulated the globalization process." Justify the statement with suitable arguments.
43. 36.
    Explain the role of Reserve Bank in Indian economy.
44. 37.
    "Different persons can have different developmental goals." Explain the statement with examples.
45. 38.
    Describe the importance of tertiary sector in the economy.

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