CBSE Class 10 Social Science Sample Paper

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Sample Paper : Here you can find CBSE Sample Papers or CBSE Model Papers for Class 10 Social Science for CBSE Board Exam 2024 along with solution. Download sample paper and solution/assessment scheme in PDF format.

Social Studies Model Question 10 for 2024 exam can be found in this article. With the publication of model papers, the CBSE board provides a model question paper to students and teachers to help them prepare for the annual board examination. CBSE Board class 10th students should follow the CBSE model paper to know what questions will be asked in the year end exams so that they can practice similar questions. You can also get the sample paper solution from the link in the article. Students should study CBSE Class 10 Social Studies Model Paper Solution or Marking System to know how to write the answers step by step to score maximum marks in the exams. CBSE Class 10 Social Studies Model Paper and CBSE Marking Scheme PDF is available here.

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Sample Paper : Apart from the model papers, the class 10th students also have to solve additional practical questions recently given by the CBSE board. These questions are very comprehensive and are an excellent resource for preparing for the board exam.

Class 10 Social Science (Code No.087) Sample Question Paper 2023-24

Time Allowed: 3 Hours

Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

1. The questionnaire contains six sections A, B, C, D, E and F. The questionnaire contains 37 questions. All questions are required.
3. Section A – Questions 1 to 20 are MCQs worth 1 point each.
5. Section B – Questions 21 to 24 are very short questions worth 2 marks each. Your answer to each question should not exceed 40 words.
7. Section C consists of questions Q.25 to Q.29, each of which is a short answer question worth 3 points. The answer to each question should not exceed 60 words
9. Section D – Questions 30 to 33 are long answer questions, each worth 5 points. Your answer to each question should not exceed 120 words.
11. Section E – Questions No. 34 to 36 are case questions with 3 sub-questions of 4 marks each. Your answer to each question should not exceed 100 words.
13. Section F – Question No. 37 is map based and worth 5 marks, consisting of two parts: 37a (2 marks) for History and 37b (3 marks) for Geography.
15. There is no global selection in the questionnaire. However, some questions offer internal choices. For such questions, you just need to try one of the options.
17. Additionally, separate instructions are provided for each section and question if required.
19. Note: CBQ stands for “Competency Based Questions”. Performance-related questions receive a weight of 50%.

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CBSE Additional Practice Questions or CBSE Practice Paper for Class 10  Science

Additional CBSE Class 10 Social Studies practice questions include higher order thinking questions prepared by CBSE subject experts. These questions are very important to prepare for CBSE Class 10 Social Studies Board Exam 2024 as almost 50% of the questions in the exam are from this important category. So practice all the multiple choice questions of CBSE board, improve your exam preparation and score good marks.

Some Aptitude Questions for CBSE Class 10 Social Science:

Q: India’s green energy goals are a big challenge – the aces. The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) found four die-offs of wildebeest (an endangered species) in one year during an investigation of 80 km of power lines in the Thar Desert. High voltage lines, including those connected to wind turbines.
Source: Print
Should such power lines be considered in areas where these species occur?
a) Yes, in order to reduce this risk, alternative electricity production methods must be explored.
(b) Yes, only the goal of biodiversity conservation should be prioritized.
(c) No, the benefits of transmission lines outweigh the negative effects on species.
(d) No, the species is not extinct and no action is required at this time.

S. In an Indian state, communities X and Y have long been in conflict over issues of coexistence and resource sharing. Tensions escalated and led to demands for self-government from both communities.
What is the best solution to this conflict?
a) Overthrow of the current government due to inefficiency in national governance
(b) Delaying the demand for self-government and maintaining existing power structures.
c) Establish strict regulations to control the movement and interaction of both communities.
(d) Establish power-sharing arrangements in which both communities participate in decision-making.

S. Below is a painting titled ‘Imperial Federation – Map of the World showing the extent of the British Empire in 1886.” Look at the picture and answer the following questions.

Which of the following elements in the picture usually contradict each other?
a) British soldiers and British colonies expanded both east and west.
(b) Various animals and dressed figures representing countries and their peoples.
(c) Great Britain, with an image of Great Britain seated on a globe, with the words “Conféderacy” above the image.
(d) The “Liberty” and “Fraternity” written above, and the Atlas, which represents human labor carrying the world on its shoulders.

K. Below is a cartoon by the famous Indian cartoonist, illustrator and comic artist Nilip Banerjee.

Which of the following elements depicted in the painting seem conflicting when presented together?
(a) the British soldiers and British colonies spread in both east and west
(b) the variety of animals and costumed figures depicting countries and their people
(c) Britannia, the personification of Britain, seated on top of the world and the words federation written at the top of the image
(d) the words ‘freedom’ and ‘fraternity’ written at the top and Atlas, depicting human labour, holding the world upon his shoulders

Q. Given below is a cartoon created by Neelabh Banerjee, the renowned Indian cartoonist, illustrator and comics artist. 

Which of the following elements depicted in the painting seem conflicting when presented together?
(a) the British soldiers and British colonies spread in both east and west
(b) the variety of animals and costumed figures depicting countries and their people
(c) Britannia, the personification of Britain, seated on top of the world and the words federation written at the top of the image
(d) the words ‘freedom’ and ‘fraternity’ written at the top and Atlas, depicting human labour, holding the world upon his shoulders

Q. Given below is a cartoon created by Neelabh Banerjee, the renowned Indian cartoonist, illustrator and comics artist. 

Which of the following elements depicted in the painting seem conflicting when presented together?
(a) the British soldiers and British colonies spread in both east and west
(b) the variety of animals and costumed figures depicting countries and their people
(c) Britannia, the personification of Britain, seated on top of the world and the words federation written at the top of the image
(d) the words ‘freedom’ and ‘fraternity’ written at the top and Atlas, depicting human labour, holding the world upon his shoulders

Q. Given below is a cartoon created by Neelabh Banerjee, the renowned Indian cartoonist, illustrator and comics artist. 

Source: asiapacific.unwomen.org
What is the manga trying to portray?
(a) Division of sexual labor in India
b) Natural and unchanged gender separations.
c) Income generating activities of women in rural India
(d) the ability of men to participate in housework on an equal basis with women;

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CBSE Class 10 Social Science Additional Practice Questions 2024

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