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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
SOCIAL SCIENCE (CODE 087)
CLASS X – SESSION 2022-23
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions :
i. Question paper comprises Six Sections – A, B, C, D, E and F. There are 37 questions in the
question paper. All questions are compulsory.
ii. Section A – From question 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
iii. 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.
iv. Section C contains Q.25to Q.29 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words
v. 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.
vi. Section-E - Questions no from 34 to 36 are case based questions with three sub questions
and are of 4 marks each
vii. 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).
viii. 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 have to be attempted.
ix. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever
necessary.
SECTION A
MCQs (1X20=20)
1
What helped in the colonisation of Asian and African countries? Identify the correct
statement from the following options.
A. Intergovernmental policies for the expansion of trade
B. Governmental invite to the mother countries for expansion
C. Technology, investments and improvement in transport
D. Capitalists of these regions wanted trade with colonial powers
1
2 Which of the following newspaper was started by Bal Gangadhar Tilak?
A. Hindu
B. Kesari
C. Sudharak
D. Pratap
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Page 1 of 9
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
SOCIAL SCIENCE (CODE 087)
CLASS X – SESSION 2022-23
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions :
i. Question paper comprises Six Sections – A, B, C, D, E and F. There are 37 questions in the
question paper. All questions are compulsory.
ii. Section A – From question 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
iii. 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.
iv. Section C contains Q.25to Q.29 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words
v. 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.
vi. Section-E - Questions no from 34 to 36 are case based questions with three sub questions
and are of 4 marks each
vii. 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).
viii. 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 have to be attempted.
ix. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever
necessary.
SECTION A
MCQs (1X20=20)
1
What helped in the colonisation of Asian and African countries? Identify the correct
statement from the following options.
A. Intergovernmental policies for the expansion of trade
B. Governmental invite to the mother countries for expansion
C. Technology, investments and improvement in transport
D. Capitalists of these regions wanted trade with colonial powers
1
2 Which of the following newspaper was started by Bal Gangadhar Tilak?
A. Hindu
B. Kesari
C. Sudharak
D. Pratap
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3
Look at the picture given below. Identify the name of the painter of this painting from the
following options.
A. Abindra Nath Tagore
B. Rabindra Nath Tagore
C. Raja Ravi Verma
D. Samant Das Gupta
Note : The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 3
Who among the following was the author of the book ‘Gita Govind’?
A. Tulsidas
B. Surdas
C. Jayadev
D. Raidas
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4 Arrange the following in chronological order:
I. Print culture created the conditions for the French Revolution
II. Martin Luther’s writings led to beginning of the Protestant Reformation
III. Menocchio reinterpreted the message of the Bible
IV. Johann Gutenberg invented Printing press
OPTIONS:
A. III, II, I & IV
B. I, II, III & IV
C. IV, III, II & I
D. IV, II, III & I
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5
Identify the crop with the help of the following information
? It is a crop which is used both as food and fodder.
? It is a kharif crop which requires temperature between 21°C to 27°C.
? It grows well in old alluvial soil.
? Use of modern inputs have contributed to the increasing production of this crop.
Options:
A. Wheat
B. Maize
C. Rice
D. Sugarcane
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Page 1 of 9
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
SOCIAL SCIENCE (CODE 087)
CLASS X – SESSION 2022-23
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions :
i. Question paper comprises Six Sections – A, B, C, D, E and F. There are 37 questions in the
question paper. All questions are compulsory.
ii. Section A – From question 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
iii. 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.
iv. Section C contains Q.25to Q.29 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words
v. 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.
vi. Section-E - Questions no from 34 to 36 are case based questions with three sub questions
and are of 4 marks each
vii. 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).
viii. 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 have to be attempted.
ix. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever
necessary.
SECTION A
MCQs (1X20=20)
1
What helped in the colonisation of Asian and African countries? Identify the correct
statement from the following options.
A. Intergovernmental policies for the expansion of trade
B. Governmental invite to the mother countries for expansion
C. Technology, investments and improvement in transport
D. Capitalists of these regions wanted trade with colonial powers
1
2 Which of the following newspaper was started by Bal Gangadhar Tilak?
A. Hindu
B. Kesari
C. Sudharak
D. Pratap
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3
Look at the picture given below. Identify the name of the painter of this painting from the
following options.
A. Abindra Nath Tagore
B. Rabindra Nath Tagore
C. Raja Ravi Verma
D. Samant Das Gupta
Note : The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 3
Who among the following was the author of the book ‘Gita Govind’?
A. Tulsidas
B. Surdas
C. Jayadev
D. Raidas
1
4 Arrange the following in chronological order:
I. Print culture created the conditions for the French Revolution
II. Martin Luther’s writings led to beginning of the Protestant Reformation
III. Menocchio reinterpreted the message of the Bible
IV. Johann Gutenberg invented Printing press
OPTIONS:
A. III, II, I & IV
B. I, II, III & IV
C. IV, III, II & I
D. IV, II, III & I
1
5
Identify the crop with the help of the following information
? It is a crop which is used both as food and fodder.
? It is a kharif crop which requires temperature between 21°C to 27°C.
? It grows well in old alluvial soil.
? Use of modern inputs have contributed to the increasing production of this crop.
Options:
A. Wheat
B. Maize
C. Rice
D. Sugarcane
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6 Which of the following description of forest is NOT correct?
A. Reserved Forest -Reservation of more than half of forests
B. Protected Forest- Reservation of 1/3 of the forests
C. Unclassed Forest-Reservation of forest under govt. and private individuals
D. Permanent Forest-Reserved and unclassed forest for the production of timber
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7 Match the following :
RESOURCES
EXAMPLES
a. Renewable Resources:
I. Forests and wildlife
b. Non -Renewable Resources:
II. The oceanic resources
c. National Resources:
III. Roads, canals and railway
d. International Resources:
IV. Minerals and fossil fuels
OPTIONS
A. a-I, b-IV, c-III, d-II
B. a-II, b-I, c-IV, d-III
C. a-IV, b-I , c-IV, d-II
D. a-I, b-IV, c-II, d-III
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8 Consider the following statements regarding power sharing arrangements in Belgium and
identify the incorrect one from the following:
A. Equal number of members from Dutch and French community in the central government
B. Separate government for Brussels with equal representation of communities
C. The state government to be subordinate to the central government
D. Community government elected by people belonging to one language community
1
9 Which one of the following subjects comes under the legislation of Centre and State in
India?
A. Education
B. Forests
C. Banking
D. Trade
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10
Which of the following statement is true regarding Feminist Movements?
A. A group which favours giving more power to working women at rural and urban level.
B. A movement that believes in giving exclusive rights to female in urban areas.
C. Radical women’s movements aimed at equality in personal and family life as well.
D. It is the practice of placing a feminine and masculine point of view in decision making.
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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
SOCIAL SCIENCE (CODE 087)
CLASS X – SESSION 2022-23
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions :
i. Question paper comprises Six Sections – A, B, C, D, E and F. There are 37 questions in the
question paper. All questions are compulsory.
ii. Section A – From question 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
iii. 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.
iv. Section C contains Q.25to Q.29 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words
v. 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.
vi. Section-E - Questions no from 34 to 36 are case based questions with three sub questions
and are of 4 marks each
vii. 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).
viii. 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 have to be attempted.
ix. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever
necessary.
SECTION A
MCQs (1X20=20)
1
What helped in the colonisation of Asian and African countries? Identify the correct
statement from the following options.
A. Intergovernmental policies for the expansion of trade
B. Governmental invite to the mother countries for expansion
C. Technology, investments and improvement in transport
D. Capitalists of these regions wanted trade with colonial powers
1
2 Which of the following newspaper was started by Bal Gangadhar Tilak?
A. Hindu
B. Kesari
C. Sudharak
D. Pratap
1
Page 2 of 9
3
Look at the picture given below. Identify the name of the painter of this painting from the
following options.
A. Abindra Nath Tagore
B. Rabindra Nath Tagore
C. Raja Ravi Verma
D. Samant Das Gupta
Note : The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 3
Who among the following was the author of the book ‘Gita Govind’?
A. Tulsidas
B. Surdas
C. Jayadev
D. Raidas
1
4 Arrange the following in chronological order:
I. Print culture created the conditions for the French Revolution
II. Martin Luther’s writings led to beginning of the Protestant Reformation
III. Menocchio reinterpreted the message of the Bible
IV. Johann Gutenberg invented Printing press
OPTIONS:
A. III, II, I & IV
B. I, II, III & IV
C. IV, III, II & I
D. IV, II, III & I
1
5
Identify the crop with the help of the following information
? It is a crop which is used both as food and fodder.
? It is a kharif crop which requires temperature between 21°C to 27°C.
? It grows well in old alluvial soil.
? Use of modern inputs have contributed to the increasing production of this crop.
Options:
A. Wheat
B. Maize
C. Rice
D. Sugarcane
1
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6 Which of the following description of forest is NOT correct?
A. Reserved Forest -Reservation of more than half of forests
B. Protected Forest- Reservation of 1/3 of the forests
C. Unclassed Forest-Reservation of forest under govt. and private individuals
D. Permanent Forest-Reserved and unclassed forest for the production of timber
1
7 Match the following :
RESOURCES
EXAMPLES
a. Renewable Resources:
I. Forests and wildlife
b. Non -Renewable Resources:
II. The oceanic resources
c. National Resources:
III. Roads, canals and railway
d. International Resources:
IV. Minerals and fossil fuels
OPTIONS
A. a-I, b-IV, c-III, d-II
B. a-II, b-I, c-IV, d-III
C. a-IV, b-I , c-IV, d-II
D. a-I, b-IV, c-II, d-III
1
8 Consider the following statements regarding power sharing arrangements in Belgium and
identify the incorrect one from the following:
A. Equal number of members from Dutch and French community in the central government
B. Separate government for Brussels with equal representation of communities
C. The state government to be subordinate to the central government
D. Community government elected by people belonging to one language community
1
9 Which one of the following subjects comes under the legislation of Centre and State in
India?
A. Education
B. Forests
C. Banking
D. Trade
1
10
Which of the following statement is true regarding Feminist Movements?
A. A group which favours giving more power to working women at rural and urban level.
B. A movement that believes in giving exclusive rights to female in urban areas.
C. Radical women’s movements aimed at equality in personal and family life as well.
D. It is the practice of placing a feminine and masculine point of view in decision making.
1
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11
Which one among the following pairs is correctly matched?
LIST I LIST II
A. Bharatiya Janata Party National Democratic Alliance
B. Congress Party Left front
C. Communist Party of India Regional Party
D. Mizo National Front United Progressive Alliance
1
12. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as
per the codes provided below:
Assertion (A): Democracy is an accountable, responsive and legitimate government
Reason (R): Democracies have regular, free and fair elections and decision-making is based on
norms and procedures
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
1
13 Which one of the following religions was protected and fostered by Sri Lankans in their
constitution?
A. Christianity
B. Hinduism
C. Buddhism
D. Islam
1
14
Read the given data and find out children of which state has attained maximum elementary
school education?
States Per Capita
Income
For 2018 –
19 (in Rs)
Infant
Mortality
Rate per 1,000
live births
(2018)
Literac
y Rate
%
2017 –18
Net Attendance Ratio (per 100
persons) secondary stage
(age 14 and 15 years) 2017 –18
HARYANA 2,36,147 30 82 61
KERALA 2,04,105 7 94 83
BIHAR 40,982 32 62 43
Sources: Economic Survey 2020–21, P.A 157, National Sample Survey Organisation (Report No. 585), National
statistical office, Government of India.
A. Haryana
B. Bihar
C. Haryana and Kerala both
D. Kerala
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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
SOCIAL SCIENCE (CODE 087)
CLASS X – SESSION 2022-23
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions :
i. Question paper comprises Six Sections – A, B, C, D, E and F. There are 37 questions in the
question paper. All questions are compulsory.
ii. Section A – From question 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
iii. 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.
iv. Section C contains Q.25to Q.29 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words
v. 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.
vi. Section-E - Questions no from 34 to 36 are case based questions with three sub questions
and are of 4 marks each
vii. 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).
viii. 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 have to be attempted.
ix. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever
necessary.
SECTION A
MCQs (1X20=20)
1
What helped in the colonisation of Asian and African countries? Identify the correct
statement from the following options.
A. Intergovernmental policies for the expansion of trade
B. Governmental invite to the mother countries for expansion
C. Technology, investments and improvement in transport
D. Capitalists of these regions wanted trade with colonial powers
1
2 Which of the following newspaper was started by Bal Gangadhar Tilak?
A. Hindu
B. Kesari
C. Sudharak
D. Pratap
1
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3
Look at the picture given below. Identify the name of the painter of this painting from the
following options.
A. Abindra Nath Tagore
B. Rabindra Nath Tagore
C. Raja Ravi Verma
D. Samant Das Gupta
Note : The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 3
Who among the following was the author of the book ‘Gita Govind’?
A. Tulsidas
B. Surdas
C. Jayadev
D. Raidas
1
4 Arrange the following in chronological order:
I. Print culture created the conditions for the French Revolution
II. Martin Luther’s writings led to beginning of the Protestant Reformation
III. Menocchio reinterpreted the message of the Bible
IV. Johann Gutenberg invented Printing press
OPTIONS:
A. III, II, I & IV
B. I, II, III & IV
C. IV, III, II & I
D. IV, II, III & I
1
5
Identify the crop with the help of the following information
? It is a crop which is used both as food and fodder.
? It is a kharif crop which requires temperature between 21°C to 27°C.
? It grows well in old alluvial soil.
? Use of modern inputs have contributed to the increasing production of this crop.
Options:
A. Wheat
B. Maize
C. Rice
D. Sugarcane
1
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6 Which of the following description of forest is NOT correct?
A. Reserved Forest -Reservation of more than half of forests
B. Protected Forest- Reservation of 1/3 of the forests
C. Unclassed Forest-Reservation of forest under govt. and private individuals
D. Permanent Forest-Reserved and unclassed forest for the production of timber
1
7 Match the following :
RESOURCES
EXAMPLES
a. Renewable Resources:
I. Forests and wildlife
b. Non -Renewable Resources:
II. The oceanic resources
c. National Resources:
III. Roads, canals and railway
d. International Resources:
IV. Minerals and fossil fuels
OPTIONS
A. a-I, b-IV, c-III, d-II
B. a-II, b-I, c-IV, d-III
C. a-IV, b-I , c-IV, d-II
D. a-I, b-IV, c-II, d-III
1
8 Consider the following statements regarding power sharing arrangements in Belgium and
identify the incorrect one from the following:
A. Equal number of members from Dutch and French community in the central government
B. Separate government for Brussels with equal representation of communities
C. The state government to be subordinate to the central government
D. Community government elected by people belonging to one language community
1
9 Which one of the following subjects comes under the legislation of Centre and State in
India?
A. Education
B. Forests
C. Banking
D. Trade
1
10
Which of the following statement is true regarding Feminist Movements?
A. A group which favours giving more power to working women at rural and urban level.
B. A movement that believes in giving exclusive rights to female in urban areas.
C. Radical women’s movements aimed at equality in personal and family life as well.
D. It is the practice of placing a feminine and masculine point of view in decision making.
1
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11
Which one among the following pairs is correctly matched?
LIST I LIST II
A. Bharatiya Janata Party National Democratic Alliance
B. Congress Party Left front
C. Communist Party of India Regional Party
D. Mizo National Front United Progressive Alliance
1
12. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as
per the codes provided below:
Assertion (A): Democracy is an accountable, responsive and legitimate government
Reason (R): Democracies have regular, free and fair elections and decision-making is based on
norms and procedures
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
1
13 Which one of the following religions was protected and fostered by Sri Lankans in their
constitution?
A. Christianity
B. Hinduism
C. Buddhism
D. Islam
1
14
Read the given data and find out children of which state has attained maximum elementary
school education?
States Per Capita
Income
For 2018 –
19 (in Rs)
Infant
Mortality
Rate per 1,000
live births
(2018)
Literac
y Rate
%
2017 –18
Net Attendance Ratio (per 100
persons) secondary stage
(age 14 and 15 years) 2017 –18
HARYANA 2,36,147 30 82 61
KERALA 2,04,105 7 94 83
BIHAR 40,982 32 62 43
Sources: Economic Survey 2020–21, P.A 157, National Sample Survey Organisation (Report No. 585), National
statistical office, Government of India.
A. Haryana
B. Bihar
C. Haryana and Kerala both
D. Kerala
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15. Read the following data and select the appropriate option from the following.
Educational Achievement of Rural Population of Uttar Pradesh
Category Male Female
Literacy rate for rural population 76% 54%
Literacy rate for rural children in age group 10-14 years 90% 87%
Percentage of rural children aged 10-14 attending school 85% 82%
How much percentage of girls are not attending school?
A. 81%
B. 61%
C. 69%
D. 18%
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16. Find the odd one out from the following options:
A. Tourist Guide, Barber, Tailor, and Potter
B. Teacher, Doctor, Vegetable Vendor and Lawyer
C. Postman, Cobbler, Soldier and Police Constable
D. Indian Railways, Jet Airways, Doordarshan and Metro
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17. Fill in the blank:
SECTOR CRITERIA USED
Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Nature of economic activity
Organized & Unorganized ?
OPTIONS:
A. Nature of Employment activities
B. Nature of Social activities
C. Nature of Production activities
D. Nature of Political activities
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18.
Read the information given below and select the correct option
Rohan has taken a loan of Rs.5 lakhs from the bank to purchase a house on 12% rate of interest.
He has to submit papers of new house and salary record to the bank. What is this process called
as?
[
A. Interest Rate
B. Collateral
C. Principal Amount
D. Instalments
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