CBSE Class 10 Social Science Sample Paper 14 Page 1
Sample Paper 14
Class - 10th Exam - 2024 - 25
Social Science
Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 80
General Instructions :
1. The question paper comprises Six Sections – A, B, C, D, E and F. There are 37 questions in the
Question paper. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A – From questions 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
3. Section B – Question no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 40 words.
4. Section C contains Q.25 to Q.29 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer to
each question should not exceed 60 words.
5. Section D – Question no. 30 to 33 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each. Answer to
each question should not exceed 120 words.
6. Section E – Questions no from 34 to 36 are case based questions with three sub questions and are of 4
marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 100 words.
7. Section F – Question no. 37 is map based, carrying 5 marks with two parts, 37a from History (2 marks)
and 37b from Geography (3 marks).
8. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in few
questions. Only one of the choices in such questions must be attempted.
9. A separate question has been provided for visually impaired candidates in lieu of questions having visual
inputs, maps etc. Such questions are to be attempted by Visually impaired students only. In addition to
this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.
SECTION - A
Section A consists of 20 questions of 1 mark each.
1. Following portrait of Bal Gangadhar Tilak is surrounded by symbols of
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(a) Symbols of Freedom (b) Symbols of Unity
(c) Symbols of Equality (d) Symbols of Nationalism
2. Arrange the following in the chronological order :
1. Kheda Satyagraha
2. Non-cooperation movement
3. Simon commission
4. Rowlatt Act
5. Salt March
Options :
(a) 5, 3, 2, 4, 1 (b) 5, 3, 4, 2, 1
(c) 1, 3, 2, 4, 5 (d) 1, 4, 2, 3, 5
3. The Vernacular Press Act passed by the British government in 1878 had what impact on Indian
newspapers?
(a) It allowed the British to censor and suppress any content that was critical of their rule.
(b) It encouraged the growth of vernacular newspapers by offering financial incentives.
(c) It promoted the use of English as the official language in all Indian newspapers.
(d) It restricted Indian access to newspapers and books printed in Britain.
4. The Congress of Vienna, held in 1815, was aimed at restoring the balance of power in Europe after
the Napoleonic Wars. Which of the following were objectives of the Congress of Vienna?
1. Restore the pre-Napoleonic monarchies
2. Create a unified Germany
3. Prevent future French expansion
4. Maintain a balance of power between European states
Options :
(a) 1, 3, and 4 (b) 1 and 4
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 2 and 4
5. Which social class was instrumental in driving the nationalist movements in Europe during the
19th century?
(a) The aristocracy, who aimed to maintain their traditional privileges.
(b) The bourgeoisie, including educated middle-class professionals and businessmen.
(c) The peasantry, who were primarily concerned with agricultural issues.
(d) The working class, who focused on labor rights and industrial reforms.
6. Which of the following is an example of an inland river basin in India where groundwater depletion
has become a significant problem?
(a) The Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin, which receives heavy rainfall and has abundant water
resources.
(b) The Indus Basin, where intensive agriculture has led to the over-extraction of groundwater.
(c) The Amazon River Basin, located in South America, not affecting India.
(d) The Rhine River Basin, which is located in Europe and not relevant to Indian geography.
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7. Sustainable development focuses on meeting present needs without compromising future
generations. In the context of India’s development, several strategies have been implemented to
achieve sustainability. Consider the following statements:
1. Sustainable development emphasizes the balanced use of natural resources.
2. It prioritizes economic growth over environmental conservation.
3. Renewable energy sources are a key component of sustainable development.
4. Sustainable development disregards social equity and focuses solely on economic factors.
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
8. The term _______ refers to the variety of plant and animal life in a given area, and it is
essential for the stability of ecosystems.
(a) Biodiversity (b) Wildlife sanctuary
(c) Conservation (d) National park
9. What is the role of opposition parties in a democratic system?
(a) They support the ruling government and help implement its policies.
(b) They hold the government accountable and provide alternative policies and viewpoints.
(c) They discourage public participation in elections by minimizing their presence.
(d) They focus only on winning elections without engaging in governance.
10. One of the key outcomes of democracy is the protection of individual freedoms. Which of the
following are examples of individual freedoms protected in a democracy?
1. Freedom of speech and expression
2. Freedom to participate in peaceful protests
3. Freedom to elect and be elected to public office
4. Freedom to limit other citizens’ rights
Options :
(a) 1, 2, and 3 (b) 2 and 4
(c) 1 and 4 (d) 3 and 4
11. Power-sharing in democracies helps to avoid conflicts. Which of the following best describes
horizontal power-sharing?
1. Power shared between the central and state governments.
2. Power shared among different organs of government, such as the legislature, executive, and
judiciary.
3. Power shared between different social groups.
4. Power shared among different levels of government.
Options :
(a) Only 2 (b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 4 (d) Only 4
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12. Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Political parties are essential for the functioning of a democracy.
Statement II: All political parties in India must be registered under the Representation of the
People Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only I is correct. (b) Only II is correct.
(c) Both I and II are correct. (d) Neither I nor II is correct.
13. Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Secularism in India ensures equal treatment of all religions by the state.
Statement II: Religious personal laws apply uniformly to all citizens irrespective of their religion.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only I is correct. (b) Only II is correct.
(c) Both I and II are correct. (d) Neither I nor II is correct.
14. Match the following items given in column-I with those in column-II. Choose the correct answer
from the codes given below :
Column-I Column-II
A. Gully erosion 1. Develop under tropical and subtropical climate
B. Bad land 2. Old Alluvial soil
C. Laterite soil 3. Chambal Basin
D. Bhangar 4. Land unfit for cultivation
Option :
(a) A - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1 (b) A - 4, B - 1, C - 3, D - 2
(c) A - 3, B - 4, C - 1, D - 2 (d) A - 3, B - 4, C - 2, D - 1
15. How does savings contribute to the availability of funds for credit in the banking system?
(a) Savings are kept as idle funds and do not influence credit availability.
(b) Savings deposited in banks are used by banks to provide loans and credit to borrowers.
(c) Savings are directly lent out by individuals to other individuals without bank involvement.
(d) Savings reduce the amount of money available for banks to lend, limiting credit.
16. Trade liberalization refers to the removal of trade barriers between countries. Which of the
following are examples of trade liberalization policies?
1. Reducing import duties
2. Removing restrictions on the movement of goods
3. Increasing subsidies for domestic producers
4. Imposing quotas on foreign goods
Options :
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 4 (d) 3 and 4
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17. Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Sustainable development aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising
the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Statement II: Sustainable development focuses solely on economic growth without considering
environmental aspects.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only I is correct. (b) Only II is correct.
(c) Both I and II are correct. (d) Neither I nor II is correct.
18. Match the following:
List I List I
A. Soybean 1. Kharif
B. Peas 2. Leguminous
C. Groundnut 3. Zaid
D. Watermelon 4. Rabi
Option :
(a) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3 (b) A-3, B-4, C-2,D-1
(c) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3 (d) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
19. Interpret the following pie diagram and choose the correct option for the following question?
Why does coal contribute 60 percent of the total energy produced?
(a) It is widely used in thermal power plants.
(b) It is a renewable source of energy.
(c) It is cheaper than other energy sources.
(d) It requires less infrastructure for extraction.
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20. Read the data given below and answer the question:
State Copper Production (in tons) Bauxite Production (in tons)
G 5000 10,000
H 8000 15,000
Why does state H have higher production of both copper and bauxite compared to state G?
(a) It imports raw materials.
(b) It has more mineral reserves.
(c) It lacks mineral resources.
(d) It is a less industrialized state.
SECTION - B
Very Short Answer Question (4 × 2 = 8)
21. The role of the Muslim League was significant in Indian nationalism.” Discuss the contribution of
the Muslim League to the nationalist movement in India.
22. Diversification in agriculture reduces risks and enhances income.” Explain how.
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Agricultural practices influence the environment.” Discuss the positive and negative impacts.
23. Regional parties address local issues effectively.” Justify this statement with suitable examples.
24. Agriculture remains the dominant sector in India’s economy.” Explain the reasons supporting this
statement.
SECTION - C
Short Answer Based Question (5 × 3 = 15)
25. The Napoleonic Wars spread the ideas of nationalism across Europe.” Explain the statement by
giving suitable examples.
26. Imperialism was driven by the quest for new markets and resources.” Explain the statement by
giving suitable examples.
27. Raj wants to invest in the service sector by opening a restaurant. However, he lacks knowledge
about the infrastructural resources necessary for this venture.” Guide him in identifying the
infrastructural resources needed to establish a successful restaurant.
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28. Democracy enhances social justice.” Explain the statement by giving any three examples.
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Democracy promotes peace and stability.” Explain the statement by giving any three examples.
29. Over the years, India’s stock market has grown, providing companies with avenues to raise capital
and investors with investment opportunities. Consequently, the stock market has become a key
component of India’s financial system. Why has the stock market become so significant in India?
Support your answer by giving any three reasons.
SECTION - D
Long Answer Based Question (4 × 5 = 20)
30. The emergence of vernacular languages in print media strengthened regional identities.’ Explain
the statement with relevant points.
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The role of literature was pivotal in shaping modern national identities.’ Justify the statement
with suitable arguments.
31. Rahul finds that the wildlife population in his region has significantly declined. What might be
the reasons for the loss of biodiversity, and how can forest policies help in wildlife conservation?
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Suraj observes frequent conflicts between wildlife and local communities due to shrinking forest
habitats. What steps should be taken to minimize human-wildlife conflicts?
32. Sri Lanka’s majoritarianism led to civil unrest and conflict.’ Analyse the consequences of
majoritarianism in Sri Lanka.
O
Vertical power sharing distributes power across different levels of government.’ Substantiate the
statement with examples.
33. Mr. B wants to know about the effects of globalization on Indian agriculture. How has globalization
impacted the agricultural sector in India, especially in terms of export opportunities and competition
with foreign products?
O
A small handicraft producer in India struggles to compete with cheaper imported goods. How does
globalization affect small-scale producers in developing countries, and what can the government do
to help these industries remain competitive?
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SECTION - E
Case Based Questions (3 × 4 = 12)
34. Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
Most of the objections to the projects arose due to their failure to achieve the purposes for which
they were built. Ironically, the dams that were constructed to control the floods have triggered floods
due to sedimentation in the reservoir. Moreover, the big dams have mostly been unsuccessful in
controlling floods at the time of excessive rainfall. You may have seen or read how the release of
water from the dams during heavy rains aggravated the flood situation in Maharashtra and Gujarat
in 2006. The floods have not only devastated life and property but also caused extensive soil erosion.
Sedimentation also meant that the flood plains were deprived of silt, a natural fertiliser, further
adding on to the problem of land degradation. It was also observed that the multi-purpose projects
induced earthquakes, caused water-borne diseases and pests and pollution resulting from excessive
use of water.
Questions :
1. Name the movement against the river project in Gujarat.
2. How have the big dams mostly been unsuccessful in controlling floods at the time of excessive
rainfall ?
3. Analyse any two merits of multi-purpose river projects.
35. Read the given extract and answer the following questions.
A second test for Indian federation is the language policy. Our Constitution did not give the status
of national language to any one language.
Hindi was identified as the official language. But Hindi is the mother tongue of only about 40 per
cent of Indians. Therefore, there were many safeguards to protect other languages. Besides Hindi,
there are 21 other languages recognised as Scheduled Languages by the Constitution. A candidate in
an examination conducted for the Central Government positions may opt to take the examination
in any of these languages.
States too have their own official languages. Much of the government work takes place in the
official language of the concerned state. Unlike Sri Lanka, the leaders of our country adopted a very
cautious attitude in spreading the use of Hindi.
According to the Constitution, the use of English for official purposes was to stop in 1965. However,
many non-Hindi speaking states demanded that the use of English continue. In Tamil Nadu, this
movement took a violent form. The Central Government responded by agreeing to continue the use
of English along with Hindi for official purposes.
Many critics think that this solution favoured the English speaking elite. Promotion of Hindi
continues to be the official policy of the Government of India. Promotion does not mean that the
Central Government can impose Hindi on states where people speak a different language. The
flexibility shown by Indian political leaders helped our country avoid the kind of situation that Sri
Lanka finds itself in.
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Questions :
1. Our Constitution did not give the status of national language to any one language. Why?
2. Evaluate the importance of continuing English as the official language of India.
3. State the differences between India and Sri Lanka on the basis of status of language.
36. Read the passage given below and answer the questions followed:
Population trends and dynamics can have an enormous effect on prospects for poverty reduction
and sustainable development. Poverty is influenced by – and influences – population dynamics,
including population growth, age structure, and rural-urban distribution. All of this has a critical
impact on a country’s development prospects and prospects for raising living standards for the poor.
Investments in better health, including reproductive health, are essential for individual security
and for reducing mortality and morbidity (the condition of suffering from a disease or medical
condition), which in turn improve a country’s productivity and development prospects.
Questions :
1. How does investing in improved healthcare infrastructure contribute to the reduction of
preventable diseases and chronic conditions?
2. Explain the relationship between population trends and poverty reduction.
3. ‘Poverty is influenced by – and influences – population dynamics, including population growth,
age structure, and rural-urban distribution.’ Analyse the statement and highlight the mutual
relationship between poverty and population.
SECTION-F
Map Skill Based Question (Q 37a and 37b) 2+3=5
37. (a) Two places A and B are marked on the given outline map of India. Identify them and write
their correct names on the lines drawn near them.
A. The location of the Indian National Congress Session of 1927.
B. A place where Gandhiji ceremonially violated the Salt Law and manufactured salt by
boiling salt sea water.
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(b) On the same outline map of India, locate and label any three of the following with suitable
symbols.
C. A major port on the South-East coast of India.
D. A major sugarcane producing state.
E. A Software Technology Park
F. A major dam in Odisha.
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