Class 10 Social Science: CBSE (Official) Sample Question Paper (2023-24) | CBSE Sample Papers For Class 10 PDF Download

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CBSE 
    SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
    SOCIAL SCIENCE (CODE 087) 
   CLASS X – SESSION 2023-24 
 
Time Allowed: 3 Hours                                                                                           Maximum 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.25to 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 have to be attempted. 
9. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever 
necessary. 
10. Note: CBQ stands for “Competency Based Question”. 50% weightage allocated for 
competency-based questions. 
 
SECTION A 
MCQs (1X20=20) 
1.  Identify the correct option that describes the act given below. 
i. The Act was passed by the Imperial Legislative Council. 
ii. It gave power to the government to repress political activities. 
iii. It empowered the government to detain political prisoners without trial. 
 
Options: 
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Page 1 of 12                                                             Sample Question Paper Class-X 2023-24 
CBSE 
    SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
    SOCIAL SCIENCE (CODE 087) 
   CLASS X – SESSION 2023-24 
 
Time Allowed: 3 Hours                                                                                           Maximum 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.25to 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 have to be attempted. 
9. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever 
necessary. 
10. Note: CBQ stands for “Competency Based Question”. 50% weightage allocated for 
competency-based questions. 
 
SECTION A 
MCQs (1X20=20) 
1.  Identify the correct option that describes the act given below. 
i. The Act was passed by the Imperial Legislative Council. 
ii. It gave power to the government to repress political activities. 
iii. It empowered the government to detain political prisoners without trial. 
 
Options: 
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a. Rowlatt Act 
b. Vernacular Press Act 
c. Government of India Act 
d. Inland Emigration Act 
2.  Which place in India has an artificial lake to conserve water that dates to 11th 
century? 
a. Delhi  
b. Bhopal  
c. Mumbai  
d. Kolhapur  
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3.  Read the data given below and answer the question. 
Educational Achievement of Rural Population of Uttar Pradesh 
 
As per the data given above who has the least percentage of literacy rate in 
rural population? 
a. Male 
b. Children  
c. Male& Female 
d. Female 
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4.  Which of the following options represent potential measures that can be 
taken to mitigate the threats posed on the tiger population and biodiversity? 
i. Banning hunting, giving legal protection to their habitats, and restricting trade 
in wildlife 
ii. Prohibiting the visit of public into forest area. 
iii. Establishing wildlife sanctuaries and National Parks 
iv. Converting forests into Reserved and Protected forests 
Options:  
a. Statement i and ii are correct. 
b. Statement ii, iii & iv are correct 
c. Statement ii is correct. 
d. Statement (i), (iii) & (iv) are correct. 
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Page 1 of 12                                                             Sample Question Paper Class-X 2023-24 
CBSE 
    SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
    SOCIAL SCIENCE (CODE 087) 
   CLASS X – SESSION 2023-24 
 
Time Allowed: 3 Hours                                                                                           Maximum 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.25to 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 have to be attempted. 
9. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever 
necessary. 
10. Note: CBQ stands for “Competency Based Question”. 50% weightage allocated for 
competency-based questions. 
 
SECTION A 
MCQs (1X20=20) 
1.  Identify the correct option that describes the act given below. 
i. The Act was passed by the Imperial Legislative Council. 
ii. It gave power to the government to repress political activities. 
iii. It empowered the government to detain political prisoners without trial. 
 
Options: 
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a. Rowlatt Act 
b. Vernacular Press Act 
c. Government of India Act 
d. Inland Emigration Act 
2.  Which place in India has an artificial lake to conserve water that dates to 11th 
century? 
a. Delhi  
b. Bhopal  
c. Mumbai  
d. Kolhapur  
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3.  Read the data given below and answer the question. 
Educational Achievement of Rural Population of Uttar Pradesh 
 
As per the data given above who has the least percentage of literacy rate in 
rural population? 
a. Male 
b. Children  
c. Male& Female 
d. Female 
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4.  Which of the following options represent potential measures that can be 
taken to mitigate the threats posed on the tiger population and biodiversity? 
i. Banning hunting, giving legal protection to their habitats, and restricting trade 
in wildlife 
ii. Prohibiting the visit of public into forest area. 
iii. Establishing wildlife sanctuaries and National Parks 
iv. Converting forests into Reserved and Protected forests 
Options:  
a. Statement i and ii are correct. 
b. Statement ii, iii & iv are correct 
c. Statement ii is correct. 
d. Statement (i), (iii) & (iv) are correct. 
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5.  When many countries of Europe came together to form the European Union, 
______ was chosen as its headquarters. 
a. Brussels 
b. Paris 
c. London 
d. Zurich 
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6.  Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes between 
Majoritarianism and Power sharing? 
a. Majoritarianism emphasizes the dominance of the majority community, while 
Power sharing emphasizes the sharing of power among different groups. 
b. Majoritarianism emphasizes the need for consensus building, while Power 
sharing emphasizes the exclusion of minority groups. 
c. Majoritarianism emphasizes the importance of accommodating minority 
interests, while Power sharing emphasizes the need for majority rule. 
d. Majoritarianism emphasizes the need for peaceful resolution of conflicts, 
while Power sharing emphasizes the use of force to impose the majority's 
will. 
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7.  There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).  Mark your 
answer as per the codes provided below:  
Assertion (A): Democracies are based on political equality  
Reason(R): All individuals have equal say in electing representatives.  
a. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)  
b. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 
c. (A) is correct but (R) is wrong  
d. (A) is wrong but (R) is correct 
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8.  Rahul has a sack of cotton but he is in need of wheat and Anush has a sack 
of wheat and is in need of cotton, under this situation both will be able to 
exchange their goods. In case of absence of such coincidence of wants, they 
may not exchange their goods.  
Which one of the following would be the best option that describes the mutual 
exchange of goods and eliminate the exchange of goods? 
 
Options: 
a. Double coincidence of want, Exchanging commodity for commodity.  
b. Double Coincidence of want, Credit on Commodity  
c. Double coincidence of want, Loan on commodity.  
d. Double coincidence of want, Money 
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Page 1 of 12                                                             Sample Question Paper Class-X 2023-24 
CBSE 
    SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
    SOCIAL SCIENCE (CODE 087) 
   CLASS X – SESSION 2023-24 
 
Time Allowed: 3 Hours                                                                                           Maximum 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.25to 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 have to be attempted. 
9. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever 
necessary. 
10. Note: CBQ stands for “Competency Based Question”. 50% weightage allocated for 
competency-based questions. 
 
SECTION A 
MCQs (1X20=20) 
1.  Identify the correct option that describes the act given below. 
i. The Act was passed by the Imperial Legislative Council. 
ii. It gave power to the government to repress political activities. 
iii. It empowered the government to detain political prisoners without trial. 
 
Options: 
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a. Rowlatt Act 
b. Vernacular Press Act 
c. Government of India Act 
d. Inland Emigration Act 
2.  Which place in India has an artificial lake to conserve water that dates to 11th 
century? 
a. Delhi  
b. Bhopal  
c. Mumbai  
d. Kolhapur  
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3.  Read the data given below and answer the question. 
Educational Achievement of Rural Population of Uttar Pradesh 
 
As per the data given above who has the least percentage of literacy rate in 
rural population? 
a. Male 
b. Children  
c. Male& Female 
d. Female 
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4.  Which of the following options represent potential measures that can be 
taken to mitigate the threats posed on the tiger population and biodiversity? 
i. Banning hunting, giving legal protection to their habitats, and restricting trade 
in wildlife 
ii. Prohibiting the visit of public into forest area. 
iii. Establishing wildlife sanctuaries and National Parks 
iv. Converting forests into Reserved and Protected forests 
Options:  
a. Statement i and ii are correct. 
b. Statement ii, iii & iv are correct 
c. Statement ii is correct. 
d. Statement (i), (iii) & (iv) are correct. 
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5.  When many countries of Europe came together to form the European Union, 
______ was chosen as its headquarters. 
a. Brussels 
b. Paris 
c. London 
d. Zurich 
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6.  Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes between 
Majoritarianism and Power sharing? 
a. Majoritarianism emphasizes the dominance of the majority community, while 
Power sharing emphasizes the sharing of power among different groups. 
b. Majoritarianism emphasizes the need for consensus building, while Power 
sharing emphasizes the exclusion of minority groups. 
c. Majoritarianism emphasizes the importance of accommodating minority 
interests, while Power sharing emphasizes the need for majority rule. 
d. Majoritarianism emphasizes the need for peaceful resolution of conflicts, 
while Power sharing emphasizes the use of force to impose the majority's 
will. 
1 
7.  There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).  Mark your 
answer as per the codes provided below:  
Assertion (A): Democracies are based on political equality  
Reason(R): All individuals have equal say in electing representatives.  
a. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)  
b. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 
c. (A) is correct but (R) is wrong  
d. (A) is wrong but (R) is correct 
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8.  Rahul has a sack of cotton but he is in need of wheat and Anush has a sack 
of wheat and is in need of cotton, under this situation both will be able to 
exchange their goods. In case of absence of such coincidence of wants, they 
may not exchange their goods.  
Which one of the following would be the best option that describes the mutual 
exchange of goods and eliminate the exchange of goods? 
 
Options: 
a. Double coincidence of want, Exchanging commodity for commodity.  
b. Double Coincidence of want, Credit on Commodity  
c. Double coincidence of want, Loan on commodity.  
d. Double coincidence of want, Money 
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9.  You are a citizen of a country that has a democratic form of government. You 
want to ensure that the system of power-sharing in your country is effective 
and that no one branch of government has absolute power.  
Which of the following measures would best meet this goal? 
a. All power is concentrated in the hands of the legislature only. 
b. Power is divided between the central government and the states or 
provinces, with each level having its own sphere of influence.  
c. Power is separated among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, 
with each branch having its own responsibilities and powers.  
d. Power is shared among different levels of government, such as the national, 
regional, and local governments, with each level having some degree of 
autonomy. 
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10.  Identify the painting from the options given below. 
         
a. Frankfurt Parliament  
b. Reichstag 
c. Duma 
d. The House of Parliament 
Note: The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu 
of Q. No. 10 
 
Q. Which of the following does the symbol “crown of oak leaves “stand for? 
a. Freedom 
b. Shows readiness to fight. 
c. Willingness to make peace.  
d. Heroism. 
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11.  Evaluate the impacts of opening foreign trade on the global economy by 
identifying the appropriate statements among the following options:  
i.The choice of goods in the markets increase.  
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Page 1 of 12                                                             Sample Question Paper Class-X 2023-24 
CBSE 
    SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
    SOCIAL SCIENCE (CODE 087) 
   CLASS X – SESSION 2023-24 
 
Time Allowed: 3 Hours                                                                                           Maximum 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.25to 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 have to be attempted. 
9. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever 
necessary. 
10. Note: CBQ stands for “Competency Based Question”. 50% weightage allocated for 
competency-based questions. 
 
SECTION A 
MCQs (1X20=20) 
1.  Identify the correct option that describes the act given below. 
i. The Act was passed by the Imperial Legislative Council. 
ii. It gave power to the government to repress political activities. 
iii. It empowered the government to detain political prisoners without trial. 
 
Options: 
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a. Rowlatt Act 
b. Vernacular Press Act 
c. Government of India Act 
d. Inland Emigration Act 
2.  Which place in India has an artificial lake to conserve water that dates to 11th 
century? 
a. Delhi  
b. Bhopal  
c. Mumbai  
d. Kolhapur  
1 
3.  Read the data given below and answer the question. 
Educational Achievement of Rural Population of Uttar Pradesh 
 
As per the data given above who has the least percentage of literacy rate in 
rural population? 
a. Male 
b. Children  
c. Male& Female 
d. Female 
1 
4.  Which of the following options represent potential measures that can be 
taken to mitigate the threats posed on the tiger population and biodiversity? 
i. Banning hunting, giving legal protection to their habitats, and restricting trade 
in wildlife 
ii. Prohibiting the visit of public into forest area. 
iii. Establishing wildlife sanctuaries and National Parks 
iv. Converting forests into Reserved and Protected forests 
Options:  
a. Statement i and ii are correct. 
b. Statement ii, iii & iv are correct 
c. Statement ii is correct. 
d. Statement (i), (iii) & (iv) are correct. 
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5.  When many countries of Europe came together to form the European Union, 
______ was chosen as its headquarters. 
a. Brussels 
b. Paris 
c. London 
d. Zurich 
1 
6.  Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes between 
Majoritarianism and Power sharing? 
a. Majoritarianism emphasizes the dominance of the majority community, while 
Power sharing emphasizes the sharing of power among different groups. 
b. Majoritarianism emphasizes the need for consensus building, while Power 
sharing emphasizes the exclusion of minority groups. 
c. Majoritarianism emphasizes the importance of accommodating minority 
interests, while Power sharing emphasizes the need for majority rule. 
d. Majoritarianism emphasizes the need for peaceful resolution of conflicts, 
while Power sharing emphasizes the use of force to impose the majority's 
will. 
1 
7.  There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).  Mark your 
answer as per the codes provided below:  
Assertion (A): Democracies are based on political equality  
Reason(R): All individuals have equal say in electing representatives.  
a. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)  
b. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 
c. (A) is correct but (R) is wrong  
d. (A) is wrong but (R) is correct 
1 
8.  Rahul has a sack of cotton but he is in need of wheat and Anush has a sack 
of wheat and is in need of cotton, under this situation both will be able to 
exchange their goods. In case of absence of such coincidence of wants, they 
may not exchange their goods.  
Which one of the following would be the best option that describes the mutual 
exchange of goods and eliminate the exchange of goods? 
 
Options: 
a. Double coincidence of want, Exchanging commodity for commodity.  
b. Double Coincidence of want, Credit on Commodity  
c. Double coincidence of want, Loan on commodity.  
d. Double coincidence of want, Money 
1 
 
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9.  You are a citizen of a country that has a democratic form of government. You 
want to ensure that the system of power-sharing in your country is effective 
and that no one branch of government has absolute power.  
Which of the following measures would best meet this goal? 
a. All power is concentrated in the hands of the legislature only. 
b. Power is divided between the central government and the states or 
provinces, with each level having its own sphere of influence.  
c. Power is separated among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, 
with each branch having its own responsibilities and powers.  
d. Power is shared among different levels of government, such as the national, 
regional, and local governments, with each level having some degree of 
autonomy. 
1 
10.  Identify the painting from the options given below. 
         
a. Frankfurt Parliament  
b. Reichstag 
c. Duma 
d. The House of Parliament 
Note: The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu 
of Q. No. 10 
 
Q. Which of the following does the symbol “crown of oak leaves “stand for? 
a. Freedom 
b. Shows readiness to fight. 
c. Willingness to make peace.  
d. Heroism. 
1 
11.  Evaluate the impacts of opening foreign trade on the global economy by 
identifying the appropriate statements among the following options:  
i.The choice of goods in the markets increase.  
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ii.Producers from two countries closely compete against each other despite the 
distance between their locations.  
iii.Foreign trade thus results in connecting the markets or integration of markets 
in different countries.  
iv.The quality of the product is always good.  
 
Options: 
a. Statements i and ii are appropriate.  
b. Statements i, ii and iii  are appropriate.  
c. All the statements are appropriate.  
d. Only statement iv is appropriate. 
12.  Choose the correction option to complete the statement. 
If a government provides its citizens a right and means to examine the 
process of decision, it is ______________. 
a. An accountable government. 
b. A responsible government. 
c. A transparent government. 
d. A stable government. 
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13.  Arrange the following statements in sequential order based on the events 
that shaped the Non-cooperation movement.  
i. General Dyer opened fire at the large crowd gathered in the enclosed ground of 
Jallianwala Bagh. 
ii. “Forced recruitment” carried out by the British government and the economic 
hardships faced by the people during the first world war.  
iii. The defeat of the Ottoman Emperor of Turkey led to the formation of the Khilafat 
movement.  
iv. Gandhiji launched a nationwide satyagraha against the Rowlatt act.  
 
Options: 
a. iv, iii, ii, i 
b. ii, i, iv,iii    
c. i, iv, iii, ii 
d. i, ii, iii, iv 
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14.  If there is a disruption by transporters and lorries refuse to transport 
vegetables, milk, etc. from rural areas to urban areas, food will become 
scarce in urban areas, whereas farmers will be unable to sell their products.  
Which of the following sectors will be affected due to this situation stated 
above? 
a. Primary and Secondary 
b. Secondary and Tertiary 
c. Tertiary, Primary and Secondary    
d. Tertiary and Primary.  
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