Class 10 Social Science Test

History:

Chapter 1: The Rise of Nationalism in Europe

1. What was the significance of the Treaty of Vienna (1815) in reshaping Europe?
2. Who was Giuseppe Mazzini and what role did he play in the rise of nationalism in Europe?
3. Explain the role of Romanticism in the rise of nationalism in Europe.
4. How did the Napoleonic Code influence Europe after Napoleon's rule?
5. Why did nationalist tensions emerge in the Balkans in the late 19th century?
6. What were the key features of the Zollverein?
7. How did the concept of a nation-state emerge in Europe?
8. Explain the role of Otto von Bismarck in the unification of Germany.
9. Discuss the importance of the Frankfurt Parliament in 1848.
10. What role did culture play in strengthening the idea of nationalism in Europe?

Chapter 2: Nationalism in India

11. What were the causes of the Non-Cooperation Movement?

12. Explain the role of Mahatma Gandhi in the Khilafat Movement.
13. What were the key features of the Simon Commission and why did Indians oppose it?
14. How did the Indian National Congress (INC) use symbols to promote nationalism?
15. What was the impact of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on the Indian freedom struggle?
16. Explain the significance of the Dandi March in the Civil Disobedience Movement.
17. What were the main terms of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact?
18. How did the Quit India Movement contribute to the final phase of India’s freedom struggle?
19. Describe the role of Subhas Chandra Bose in India’s independence movement.
20. What was the role of peasants and tribals in the Indian national movement?

Civics:

Chapter 1: Power Sharing

21. What is the significance of power sharing in a democracy?

22. Explain how Belgium handled the problem of ethnic diversity.
23. Why did the Sinhala leaders in Sri Lanka adopt a majoritarian approach after independence?
24. How does power-sharing reduce the possibility of conflict in society?
25. What are the different forms of power sharing in modern democracies?

Chapter 2: Federalism

26. What are the key features of federalism?

27. Explain how linguistic states were formed in India after independence.
28. How does the Indian Constitution ensure federalism?
29. What is decentralization? How has it been implemented in India?
30. Differentiate between unitary and federal systems of government.
 31. What are the criteria for a country to be called federal?
32. How has India’s federal structure been challenged by regional aspirations?
33. What is the importance of local governments in a federal structure like India?

Chapter 4: Gender, Religion and Caste

34. How does gender inequality manifest in Indian society?

35. What role does religion play in politics, according to the Indian Constitution?
36. Explain the relationship between caste and politics in India.
37. What are the constitutional provisions in India to eliminate caste-based discrimination?
38. How does secularism ensure equal treatment of all religions in India?
39. What steps have been taken by the government to reduce gender inequality?
40. What role does education play in reducing social inequalities?

Economics:

Chapter 1: Development

41. How is the Human Development Index (HDI) calculated?

42. What are the limitations of using per capita income as a measure of development?
43. Why is sustainable development important in today’s world?
44. Differentiate between public and private sectors.
45. What are the key goals of development according to people?
46. Why are national income and per capita income not sufficient indicators of development?
47. Explain how the issue of sustainability is related to development.
48. How do educational and health indicators reflect the development of a country?

Chapter 2: Sectors of the Indian Economy

49. What is the difference between the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors?
50. Explain the importance of the service sector in the Indian economy.
51. Why is the primary sector still the largest employer in India despite its lower contribution to GDP?
52. What are the major challenges faced by the unorganized sector in India?
53. How does the government intervene in providing public goods?
54. What are the characteristics of the organized sector?
55. Why are wages in the informal sector often lower than those in the formal sector?
56. Explain the concept of GDP and how it is calculated.

Chapter 3: Money and Credit

57. What is the role of money in an economy?

58. What are the modern forms of money?
59. Explain the role of commercial banks in providing loans.
60. What is the difference between formal and informal sources of credit?
61. How does collateral work in obtaining loans?
62. What are the advantages of self-help groups (SHGs) in rural credit?
63. Why is it important to regulate the banking sector?
Geography:

Chapter 1: Resources and Development

64. Define the term ‘resource’ and classify resources.

65. What is the importance of soil as a resource? Name different types of soil found in India.
66. Explain the significance of sustainable resource management.
67. How is land degradation a serious issue in India?
68. Describe the different measures taken for soil conservation in India.
69. Explain how resources are classified based on ownership.

Chapter 2: Forest and Wildlife Resources

70. What is meant by the term ‘biodiversity’?

71. Explain the various reasons behind the depletion of forest resources in India.
72. How does deforestation affect the environment and biodiversity?
73. What steps has the government taken to conserve wildlife in India?
74. What is the importance of community participation in conserving forest and wildlife resources?

Chapter 3: Water Resources

75. What are the main sources of freshwater in India?

76. Explain the significance of rainwater harvesting.
77. Why is water scarcity becoming a serious issue in India?
78. How do dams help in the conservation of water resources?
79. What are the major problems associated with multipurpose river valley projects?
80. Describe the different methods of water conservation.

Chapter 4: Agriculture

81. What are the main types of farming in India?

82. How does climate affect the types of crops grown in India?
83. What is the importance of irrigation in Indian agriculture?
84. What are the different types of crops grown in India?
85. Explain the role of government policies in supporting Indian agriculture.
86. How have advancements in technology improved agricultural production in India?
87. What are the major challenges faced by Indian farmers today?
88. How does agricultural diversification benefit Indian farmers?
89. Explain the concept of organic farming and its benefits.
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Based on the analysis of the 2023 CBSE Social Science board exam, the question paper followed a balanced
structure, consisting of multiple-choice, short-answer, long-answer, case-based, and map-based questions. The
questions ranged from knowledge-based to application and analysis types, with a focus on NCERT content.

To help you prepare, here's a sample test, including questions from History, Civics, Economics, and Geography,
each section tailored to past trends and likely questions for the 2025 exam:

History Chapter 1: The Rise of Nationalism in Europe

1. Explain the role of Giuseppe Mazzini in the unification of Italy.

2. What was the significance of the Treaty of Vienna (1815)?
3. Describe the impact of the French Revolution on Europe.
4. Why was the concept of "Nation-State" important in 19th-century Europe?
5. Discuss the role of women in nationalist movements during this period.
6. How did Romanticism influence nationalism in Europe?
7. What was the Zollverein? How did it contribute to German unification?

History Chapter 2: Nationalism in India

1. Describe the Non-Cooperation Movement and its impact on Indian society.

2. What was the role of Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian National Movement?
3. Discuss the significance of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
4. How did the Simon Commission lead to protests in India?
5. Explain the concept of Satyagraha and its importance in the Indian context.
6. What was the significance of the Civil Disobedience Movement?
7. How did the Indian National Congress respond to the British government's policies post-World War I?

Civics Chapter 1: Power Sharing

1. Why is power-sharing necessary in a democracy?

2. Compare horizontal and vertical power-sharing.
3. What was the significance of the Belgian model of power-sharing?
4. How does power-sharing prevent the tyranny of the majority?
5. Explain the role of decentralization in power-sharing.
6. What are the different forms of power-sharing in modern democracies?
7. Why is power-sharing important in multi-ethnic societies like India?

Civics Chapter 2: Federalism

1. What are the key features of federalism?

2. How is power divided between different levels of government in India?
3. Discuss the significance of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments.
4. Compare federalism in India and the United States.
5. What are the challenges faced by Indian federalism?
 6. How do linguistic states strengthen federalism in India?
7. What is the significance of inter-state relations in Indian federalism?

Civics Chapter 4: Gender, Religion, and Caste

1. Discuss the impact of gender division on Indian society.

2. How does religion influence politics in India?
3. What are the constitutional provisions to prevent caste-based discrimination?
4. Explain secularism and its importance in India.
5. What measures are taken to ensure political representation for marginalized groups?
6. How do social movements influence gender equality in India?
7. What is the role of religion in Indian electoral politics?

Economics Chapter 1: Development

1. What is the difference between economic growth and development?

2. How do human development indicators influence economic policies?
3. What are the limitations of using per capita income as a measure of development?
4. How does sustainable development affect economic planning?
5. What is the Human Development Index (HDI)?
6. Explain the significance of public services in human development.
7. Discuss the relationship between economic development and environmental degradation.

Economics Chapter 2: Sectors of the Indian Economy

1. What are the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors of the economy?
2. Explain the importance of the tertiary sector in India's economy.
3. How has the agricultural sector evolved post-independence in India?
4. What are the issues faced by workers in the unorganized sector?
5. Explain the concept of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
6. How do public and private sectors contribute to the Indian economy?
7. What are the challenges faced by the manufacturing sector in India?

Economics Chapter 3: Money and Credit

1. What are the main functions of money in the economy?

2. How do banks create credit in the economy?
3. What is the difference between formal and informal sources of credit?
4. Explain the role of the Reserve Bank of India in regulating credit.
5. Discuss the impact of microfinance on rural development.
6. How do Self-Help Groups contribute to financial inclusion?
7. What are the problems faced by borrowers in the informal credit sector?

Geography Chapter 1: Resources and Development

1. What is the importance of resource planning in India?

2. How is soil degradation affecting agricultural productivity?
3. Discuss the different types of resources and their significance.
4. What measures can be taken for sustainable resource use?
5. How does land use affect the environment?
6. Explain the significance of forest conservation.
 7. What is the role of human resources in national development?

Geography Chapter 2: Forest and Wildlife Resources

1. What are the major causes of deforestation in India?

2. How do human activities affect biodiversity?
3. Explain the importance of the Joint Forest Management program.
4. What are the main features of India's National Forest Policy?
5. How does climate change impact wildlife?
6. Discuss the role of wildlife sanctuaries in conserving biodiversity.
7. What are the key challenges to wildlife conservation in India?

Geography Chapter 3: Water Resources

1. Explain the importance of water conservation.

2. How do dams contribute to water resource management?
3. What are the major river systems in India?
4. Discuss the significance of rainwater harvesting.
5. What is the impact of water scarcity on agriculture?
6. How does irrigation contribute to agricultural productivity?
7. What are the challenges faced by India's water management policies?

Geography Chapter 4: Agriculture

1. What are the major types of farming in India?

2. How has the Green Revolution transformed Indian agriculture?
3. What are the challenges faced by small farmers in India?
4. Explain the role of irrigation in Indian agriculture.
5. What is organic farming and its significance?
6. Discuss the impact of climate change on agriculture.
7. How does government policy support agricultural development?