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QUESTION PAPER

2025 BOARD EXAM

CBSE CLASS 10 SOCIAL SCIENCE Board Paper 2025 — Set 1

2025

SOCIAL SCIENCE

CLASS 10

CBSE EXAMINATION PAPER-2025 SOCIAL SCIENCE

CBSE EXAMINATION PAPER-2025

SOCIAL SCIENCE

(Solved)

Time allowed : 3 hours

Maximum Marks : 86

General Instructions :

Read the following instructions carefully and follow them :

This question paper contains 42 questions. All questions are compulsory.
This question paper is divided into 5 sections.
Section A – questions number 1 to 3 are case based questions
Section B – questions number 4 to 24 are multiple choice questions
Section C – questions number 25 to 29 are very short answer
Section D – questions number 30 to 34 are short answer
Section E – questions number 35 to 42 are long answer
There is no overall choice given in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in few questions.
Use of calculator is NOT allowed.

Section A

Question 1. 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 people in this city get to participate in making the budget for their own city. The city is divided into many sectors or what we call wards. Each sector has a meeting, like that of the gram sabha, in which anyone living in that area can participate. There are some meetings to discuss issues that affect the entire city. Any citizen of the city can participate in those meetings. The budget of the city is discussed in these meetings. The proposals are put to the municipality that takes a final decision about it.

(1) In the context of separation of powers, the given example defines which type of government?

[1 Marks]

(2) Explain the meaning of participatory democracy.

[1 Marks]

(3) Describe the structure of the system in India which is almost similar to the above example of Brazil.

[2 Marks]

Question 2. 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 workers cooperatives, etc. Krishak Cooperative functions in a village not very far away from Sonpur. It has 2300 farmers as members. It accepts deposits from its members. With these deposits as collateral, the Cooperative has obtained a large loan from the bank. These funds are used to provide loans to members. Once these loans are repaid, another round of lending can take place. Krishak Cooperative provides loans for the purchase of agricultural implements, loans for cultivation and agricultural trade, fishery loans, loans for construction of houses and for a variety of other expenses.

(1) Cooperative societies come under which source of credit?

[1 Marks]

(2) Mention any two sources of capital of cooperative societies.

[1 Marks]

(3) Explain the role of cooperative societies in increasing the income of farmers.

[2 Marks]

Question 3.

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 :

(1)

The place where the session of Indian National Congress was held in 1920.

[1 Marks]

(2)

(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

[1 Marks]

(3)

Note : The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates only, in lieu of Q. No. 37 (a).

(a) (i) Name the place where the session of Indian National Congress was held in 1920.

[1 Marks]

(4)

The place where Gandhiji started Dandi March.

[1 Marks]

(5)

(ii) Atomic Power Plant located in Gujarat

[1 Marks]

(6)

(iii) Name the place where an Iron and Steel Plant is located in Jharkhand.

[1 Marks]

(7)

(iv) Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport

[1 Marks]

(8)

(iii) Iron and Steel Plant located in Jharkhand

[1 Marks]

(9)

Note : The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates only, in lieu of Q. No. 37 (b).

(b) Attempt any three questions.

(i) Name the leading state in production of Jute

[1 Marks]

(10)

Name the place where Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport is located.

[1 Marks]

(11)

Name the place where an Atomic Power Plant is located in Gujrat

[1 Marks]

(12)

Name the place where Gandhiji started Dandi March

[1 Marks]

Section B

Question 4.

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

[1 Marks]

(A) Venetia
(B) Sicily
(C) Papal State
(D) Sardinia-Piedmont

Question 5.

Read the following reasons of migration of people from Europe to America till the 19th century and choose the correct option:I.Poverty and hungerII.Slaves for saleIII.Wide spread of diseasesIV.Religious conflicts and persecution

[1 Marks]

(A) Only I, II and III are correct.
(B) Only I, II and IV are correct.
(C) Only II, III and IV are correct.
(D) Only I, III and IV are correct.

Question 6.

The author of 'Book of Marvels' is:

[1 Marks]

(A) Marco Polo
(B) Columbus
(C) Vasco da Gama
(D) Alfred Crosby

Question 7. Assume you are doing research on 15th century print culture. Which of the following would be the most significant advantage for your research?

[1 Marks]

(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

Question 8.

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

[1 Marks]

(A) III, II, I
(B) III,I,II
(C) II,III,I
(D) I, II, III

Question 9.

'Sariska Tiger Reserve' is located in which on of the following states?

[1 Marks]

(A) Rajasthan
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) Madhya Pradesh

Question 10.

Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:

[1 Marks]

(A) a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii
(B) a-i, b-ii, c-iv, d-iii
(C) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
(D) a-iv, b-i, c-iii, d-ii

Question 11.

Choose the correct option regarding major states involved in the

Krishna Godavari issue :

[1 Marks]

(A) Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu
(B) Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
(C) Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
(D) Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh

Question 12.

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?

[1 Marks]

(A) Jowar
(B) Maize
(C) Wheat
(D) Paddy

Question 13.

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.

[1 Marks]

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(B) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(C) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Question 14.

Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option :

[1 Marks]

(A) a-ii, b-iii, c-i, d-iv
(B) a-iii, b-i, c-iv, d-ii
(C) a-iii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv
(D) a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i

Question 15.

Belgium solved its problem of majoritarianism by strengthening which of

the following types of government ?

[1 Marks]

(A) Parliamentary
(B) Presidential
(C) Federal
(D) Unitary

Question 16.

Choose the correctly matched pair from the following :

[1 Marks]

(A) Canada- Unitary
(B) Spain - Federal
(C) Australia - Unitary
(D) Bolivia - Federal

Question 17.

Which of the following are the main components of a political party ?

Choose the correct option :I.LeadersII.Active membersIII.Followers IV.Pressure groups

[1 Marks]

(A) Only I, II and IV are correct.
(B) Only I, II and III are correct.
(C) Only II, III and IV are correct.
(D) Only I, III and IV are correct.

Question 18.

Study the following table related to 'World Human Development Index' and answer the question given below:

Amongst the given countries, which one of the following countries has the highest rank in 'Human Development Index' ?

[1 Marks]

(A) Pakistan
(B) India
(C) Nepal
(D) Myanmar

Question 19.

'X' lives in a town.He cultivates flowers along with animal husbandry. the work of 'X' will fall under which sector of the economy?

[1 Marks]

(A) Tertiary
(B) Secondary
(C) Quaternary
(D) Primary

Question 20.

Look at the given picture and answer the question that follow :

The work being done in the picture falls under which sector of the economy ?

[1 Marks]

(A) Secondary
(B) Quaternary
(C) Tertiary
(D) Primary

Question 21.

Note : The following question is for the Visually Impaired Candidates only,

in lieu of Q. No. 17.

The work of which of the following comes in the secondary sector of the

economy ?

[1 Marks]

(A) Bee-keeper
(B) Moneylender
(C) Fisherman
(D) Basket weaver

Question 22.

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

[1 Marks]

(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.

Question 23.

Which of the following groups in urban India depend on informal sources

to meet their credit needs ?

[1 Marks]

(A) Poor households
(B) Both poor households and households with few assets
(C) Both well-off households and households with few assets
(D) Households with few assets

Question 24.

Two statements I and II are given below. Read both the statements

carefully and choose the correct option : 1

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.

[1 Marks]

(A) Both statements I and II are correct and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I.
(B) Statement I is incorrect, but statement II is correct.
(C) Statement I is correct, but statement II is incorrect.
(D) Both statements I and II are correct, but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I.

Section C

Question 25.

Explain the role of anti-colonial movement in the rise of 'Modern Nationalism' in India .

[2 Marks]

Question 26.

why did Gandhiji say'satyagraha is pure soul- force'? Explain by giving two arguments.

[2 Marks]

Question 27.

Explain any two problems of the 'global ecology' arising due to indiscriminate use of resources.

[2 Marks]

Question 28.

Suggest any two measures to remove gender inequality.

[2 Marks]

Question 29.

How did the process of liberalisation initiated in India in the 1990s,

promote globalisation ? Explain.

[2 Marks]

Section D

Question 30.

"Tribal peasants interpreted the message pf Mahatma Gandhi and the idea of 'Swaraj in yet another way ."Explain the statement in the context of Non- Cooperation Movement.

[3 Marks]

Question 31. Explain the importance of political parties in democracy.

[3 Marks]

Question 32. Why did India adopt the multiparty system? Explain with suitable arguments.

[3 Marks]

Question 33. Explain the difference between public and private sector of Indian economy with example.

[3 Marks]

Question 34.

'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.

[3 Marks]

Section E

Question 35.

Analyse the significance of the 'Napoleonic Code' in the making the administrative rational and efficient.

[5 Marks]

Question 36. How was liberalism allied to national unity in Europe in the early decades of the 19th century? Analyse.

[5 Marks]

Question 37.

"Manufacturing industries are considered the backbone of the economic development of a country."Justify the statement.

[5 Marks]

Question 38.

Agriculture and industriesbcomplement each other." Justify the statement.

[5 Marks]

Question 39. Explain any five bases for assessing the outcomes of democracy.

[5 Marks]

Question 40. Explain any five values of democracy.

[5 Marks]

Question 41.

Recent evidence suggests that overuse of groundwater is becoming serious threat in many parts of the country. Evaluate the statement in the context of sustainability of development.

[5 Marks]

Question 42.

"The development goals of different categories of people may differ. "Evaluate the statement.

[5 Marks]

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