Class 10 Social Science: CBSE (Official) Sample Question Paper (2024-25) | CBSE Sample Papers For Class 10 PDF Download

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SOCIAL SCIENCE (CODE 087) 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
CLASS X – 2024-25 
 
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 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 
 
MCQs (20x1=20) 
 
1. Why did nationalists in late-nineteenth-century India focus on recording and 
preserving folklore? 
 
(A) To create new forms of artistic expression that reflected modern India. 
(B) To restore a sense of pride in traditional culture and national identity 
(C) To use folklore as a tool for economic development and modernization. 
(D) To promote a uniform culture that could be adopted across all Indian regions. 
 
 
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SOCIAL SCIENCE (CODE 087) 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
CLASS X – 2024-25 
 
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 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 
 
MCQs (20x1=20) 
 
1. Why did nationalists in late-nineteenth-century India focus on recording and 
preserving folklore? 
 
(A) To create new forms of artistic expression that reflected modern India. 
(B) To restore a sense of pride in traditional culture and national identity 
(C) To use folklore as a tool for economic development and modernization. 
(D) To promote a uniform culture that could be adopted across all Indian regions. 
 
 
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2. Interpret the following pie diagram and choose the correct option for the following 
question? 
 
 
What is the significance of 43 percent land under plains? 
(A) It provides facilities for agriculture and industry. 
(B) It provides facilities for tourism. 
(C) It ensures perennial flow of some river. 
(D) It possesses rich reserves of minerals, fossil fuels and forests. 
 
Note: The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu 
of Q. No. 2. 
Transformation of things available in our environment involves an interactive 
relationship between …………………………………………. Choose the correct 
option from below. 
(A) Nature and technology  
(B) Nature, technology, and institutions 
(C) Nature and institutions 
(D) Environment and human beings 
 
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3. Read the data given below and answer the question. 
 
State Infant mortality rate per 1000 
live births(2018) 
Literacy rate% 
(2017-18) 
A 30 82 
B 7 94 
 
As per the data given above, why state B has a low infant mortality rate?  
(A) It has high per capita income. 
(B) It has better infrastructure than state A 
(C) It has good teachers and schools. 
(D) It has health care and education for all. 
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1                                                                                                                                                                       Social Science-X SQP-2024-25 
 
                                                                                                                                                               
SOCIAL SCIENCE (CODE 087) 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
CLASS X – 2024-25 
 
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 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 
 
MCQs (20x1=20) 
 
1. Why did nationalists in late-nineteenth-century India focus on recording and 
preserving folklore? 
 
(A) To create new forms of artistic expression that reflected modern India. 
(B) To restore a sense of pride in traditional culture and national identity 
(C) To use folklore as a tool for economic development and modernization. 
(D) To promote a uniform culture that could be adopted across all Indian regions. 
 
 
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2. Interpret the following pie diagram and choose the correct option for the following 
question? 
 
 
What is the significance of 43 percent land under plains? 
(A) It provides facilities for agriculture and industry. 
(B) It provides facilities for tourism. 
(C) It ensures perennial flow of some river. 
(D) It possesses rich reserves of minerals, fossil fuels and forests. 
 
Note: The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu 
of Q. No. 2. 
Transformation of things available in our environment involves an interactive 
relationship between …………………………………………. Choose the correct 
option from below. 
(A) Nature and technology  
(B) Nature, technology, and institutions 
(C) Nature and institutions 
(D) Environment and human beings 
 
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3. Read the data given below and answer the question. 
 
State Infant mortality rate per 1000 
live births(2018) 
Literacy rate% 
(2017-18) 
A 30 82 
B 7 94 
 
As per the data given above, why state B has a low infant mortality rate?  
(A) It has high per capita income. 
(B) It has better infrastructure than state A 
(C) It has good teachers and schools. 
(D) It has health care and education for all. 
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4. Match list I and II and select the correct answer using the codes below in the lists: 
          List I                                                     List II 
1.  Reserved Forests a.  North Eastern States 
2.  Protected Forests b. Andhra Pradesh 
 3. Unclassed Forests c. Haryana 
Options: 
 
(A)  1 (a), 2 (b), 3 (c) 
(B)  1 (c), 2 (b), 3 (a) 
(C)  1 (a), 2 (c), 3 (b) 
(D)  1 (b), 2 (c), 3 (a) 
 
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5. Conservation of forest is a key to the survival of human mankind. Some of the 
practices undertaken in India in this direction is Joint Forest Management. Identify 
the correct information related to Joint Forest Management. 
 
1. It involves local communities in the management and restoration of degraded 
forests. 
2. The programme has been in formal existence since 1980. 
3. Jharkhand passed the first resolution for Joint Forest Management. 
4. The members of local village communities are entitled to intermediary benefits like 
non timber forest producers. 
Options: 
 
(A) 1 and 2 only 
(B) 2 and 3 only 
(C) 1 and 4 only 
(D) 3 and 4 only 
 
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6. The people of Belgium have successfully dealt with their country’s power sharing 
problem and is leading a happy and peaceful life. Which route to federation have 
they opted for? 
(A) Coming together. 
(B) Cooperative Federation 
(C) Holding Together 
(D) Competitive Federation 
 
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7. Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the codes below in the 
lists: 
List I List II 
1. Ethnic a. Either only one or two level government 
2.Majoritrianism b. a violent conflict opposing groups within a country 
3.Civil war c. Belief that the majority community should be able to rule a 
country 
4.Unitary system d. a social division based on culture 
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SOCIAL SCIENCE (CODE 087) 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
CLASS X – 2024-25 
 
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 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 
 
MCQs (20x1=20) 
 
1. Why did nationalists in late-nineteenth-century India focus on recording and 
preserving folklore? 
 
(A) To create new forms of artistic expression that reflected modern India. 
(B) To restore a sense of pride in traditional culture and national identity 
(C) To use folklore as a tool for economic development and modernization. 
(D) To promote a uniform culture that could be adopted across all Indian regions. 
 
 
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2. Interpret the following pie diagram and choose the correct option for the following 
question? 
 
 
What is the significance of 43 percent land under plains? 
(A) It provides facilities for agriculture and industry. 
(B) It provides facilities for tourism. 
(C) It ensures perennial flow of some river. 
(D) It possesses rich reserves of minerals, fossil fuels and forests. 
 
Note: The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu 
of Q. No. 2. 
Transformation of things available in our environment involves an interactive 
relationship between …………………………………………. Choose the correct 
option from below. 
(A) Nature and technology  
(B) Nature, technology, and institutions 
(C) Nature and institutions 
(D) Environment and human beings 
 
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3. Read the data given below and answer the question. 
 
State Infant mortality rate per 1000 
live births(2018) 
Literacy rate% 
(2017-18) 
A 30 82 
B 7 94 
 
As per the data given above, why state B has a low infant mortality rate?  
(A) It has high per capita income. 
(B) It has better infrastructure than state A 
(C) It has good teachers and schools. 
(D) It has health care and education for all. 
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4. Match list I and II and select the correct answer using the codes below in the lists: 
          List I                                                     List II 
1.  Reserved Forests a.  North Eastern States 
2.  Protected Forests b. Andhra Pradesh 
 3. Unclassed Forests c. Haryana 
Options: 
 
(A)  1 (a), 2 (b), 3 (c) 
(B)  1 (c), 2 (b), 3 (a) 
(C)  1 (a), 2 (c), 3 (b) 
(D)  1 (b), 2 (c), 3 (a) 
 
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5. Conservation of forest is a key to the survival of human mankind. Some of the 
practices undertaken in India in this direction is Joint Forest Management. Identify 
the correct information related to Joint Forest Management. 
 
1. It involves local communities in the management and restoration of degraded 
forests. 
2. The programme has been in formal existence since 1980. 
3. Jharkhand passed the first resolution for Joint Forest Management. 
4. The members of local village communities are entitled to intermediary benefits like 
non timber forest producers. 
Options: 
 
(A) 1 and 2 only 
(B) 2 and 3 only 
(C) 1 and 4 only 
(D) 3 and 4 only 
 
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6. The people of Belgium have successfully dealt with their country’s power sharing 
problem and is leading a happy and peaceful life. Which route to federation have 
they opted for? 
(A) Coming together. 
(B) Cooperative Federation 
(C) Holding Together 
(D) Competitive Federation 
 
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7. Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the codes below in the 
lists: 
List I List II 
1. Ethnic a. Either only one or two level government 
2.Majoritrianism b. a violent conflict opposing groups within a country 
3.Civil war c. Belief that the majority community should be able to rule a 
country 
4.Unitary system d. a social division based on culture 
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(A) 1.d), 2.a), 3. c), 4. b) 
(B) 1.b), 2.d), 3. a), 4. c) 
(C) 1.c), 2.a), 3. b), 4. d) 
(D) 1.d), 2.c), 3. b), 4. a) 
 
8. Mr. X has taken credit to make candles during the festive season. Choose the correct 
options that defines the importance of credit from the given options: 
i. it plays a vital and positive role in meeting his target and accelerating his income 
ii. the credit helps him to meet the ongoing expenses of production  
iii. the credit helps him complete the production on time 
iv. it helps him in exercising restraint and get into the habit of taking more credit 
 
(A) Only 4 
(B) 3 and 4 
(C) 1, 2 and 3 
(D) Only 2 
 
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 9.  The North-eastern States of India like Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh 
enjoys special status in the Constitution of India because: 
 
(A) The area has lush green forests. 
(B) Literacy rates are very high. 
(C) Due to their social and historical circumstances. 
(D) As the people speak lot of different languages 
 
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10. Napoleon in the given picture is depicted as a postman. What do each letter falling 
from his bag represent?        
 
 
 Source-https://ncert.nic.in/ncerts/l/jess301.pdf                
 
(A)  Number of wars he fought 
(B)  Letters he posted to the monarchs 
(C)  Territories lost by him 
(D)  Areas conquered by him 
 
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SOCIAL SCIENCE (CODE 087) 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 
CLASS X – 2024-25 
 
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 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 
 
MCQs (20x1=20) 
 
1. Why did nationalists in late-nineteenth-century India focus on recording and 
preserving folklore? 
 
(A) To create new forms of artistic expression that reflected modern India. 
(B) To restore a sense of pride in traditional culture and national identity 
(C) To use folklore as a tool for economic development and modernization. 
(D) To promote a uniform culture that could be adopted across all Indian regions. 
 
 
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2. Interpret the following pie diagram and choose the correct option for the following 
question? 
 
 
What is the significance of 43 percent land under plains? 
(A) It provides facilities for agriculture and industry. 
(B) It provides facilities for tourism. 
(C) It ensures perennial flow of some river. 
(D) It possesses rich reserves of minerals, fossil fuels and forests. 
 
Note: The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu 
of Q. No. 2. 
Transformation of things available in our environment involves an interactive 
relationship between …………………………………………. Choose the correct 
option from below. 
(A) Nature and technology  
(B) Nature, technology, and institutions 
(C) Nature and institutions 
(D) Environment and human beings 
 
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3. Read the data given below and answer the question. 
 
State Infant mortality rate per 1000 
live births(2018) 
Literacy rate% 
(2017-18) 
A 30 82 
B 7 94 
 
As per the data given above, why state B has a low infant mortality rate?  
(A) It has high per capita income. 
(B) It has better infrastructure than state A 
(C) It has good teachers and schools. 
(D) It has health care and education for all. 
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4. Match list I and II and select the correct answer using the codes below in the lists: 
          List I                                                     List II 
1.  Reserved Forests a.  North Eastern States 
2.  Protected Forests b. Andhra Pradesh 
 3. Unclassed Forests c. Haryana 
Options: 
 
(A)  1 (a), 2 (b), 3 (c) 
(B)  1 (c), 2 (b), 3 (a) 
(C)  1 (a), 2 (c), 3 (b) 
(D)  1 (b), 2 (c), 3 (a) 
 
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5. Conservation of forest is a key to the survival of human mankind. Some of the 
practices undertaken in India in this direction is Joint Forest Management. Identify 
the correct information related to Joint Forest Management. 
 
1. It involves local communities in the management and restoration of degraded 
forests. 
2. The programme has been in formal existence since 1980. 
3. Jharkhand passed the first resolution for Joint Forest Management. 
4. The members of local village communities are entitled to intermediary benefits like 
non timber forest producers. 
Options: 
 
(A) 1 and 2 only 
(B) 2 and 3 only 
(C) 1 and 4 only 
(D) 3 and 4 only 
 
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6. The people of Belgium have successfully dealt with their country’s power sharing 
problem and is leading a happy and peaceful life. Which route to federation have 
they opted for? 
(A) Coming together. 
(B) Cooperative Federation 
(C) Holding Together 
(D) Competitive Federation 
 
1 
 
7. Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the codes below in the 
lists: 
List I List II 
1. Ethnic a. Either only one or two level government 
2.Majoritrianism b. a violent conflict opposing groups within a country 
3.Civil war c. Belief that the majority community should be able to rule a 
country 
4.Unitary system d. a social division based on culture 
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(A) 1.d), 2.a), 3. c), 4. b) 
(B) 1.b), 2.d), 3. a), 4. c) 
(C) 1.c), 2.a), 3. b), 4. d) 
(D) 1.d), 2.c), 3. b), 4. a) 
 
8. Mr. X has taken credit to make candles during the festive season. Choose the correct 
options that defines the importance of credit from the given options: 
i. it plays a vital and positive role in meeting his target and accelerating his income 
ii. the credit helps him to meet the ongoing expenses of production  
iii. the credit helps him complete the production on time 
iv. it helps him in exercising restraint and get into the habit of taking more credit 
 
(A) Only 4 
(B) 3 and 4 
(C) 1, 2 and 3 
(D) Only 2 
 
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 9.  The North-eastern States of India like Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh 
enjoys special status in the Constitution of India because: 
 
(A) The area has lush green forests. 
(B) Literacy rates are very high. 
(C) Due to their social and historical circumstances. 
(D) As the people speak lot of different languages 
 
1 
10. Napoleon in the given picture is depicted as a postman. What do each letter falling 
from his bag represent?        
 
 
 Source-https://ncert.nic.in/ncerts/l/jess301.pdf                
 
(A)  Number of wars he fought 
(B)  Letters he posted to the monarchs 
(C)  Territories lost by him 
(D)  Areas conquered by him 
 
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Note: The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu 
of Q.10 
  
Q. Which of the following symbol does the “broken chains “stand for?  
(A)  Freedom. 
(B)  Strength 
(C) Willingness to make peace. 
(D)  Heroism 
 
11. Which of the following factors significantly contribute to the process of globalisation? 
Select the correct options. 
1. Expansion of Multinational Corporations (MNCs). 
2. Advancements in information and communication technology. 
3. Nationalisation and trade barriers. 
4. Cross-border movement of people for jobs and education. 
Options:  
(A) Statements 1 and 2 are appropriate.  
(B) Statements 1, 2 and 3 are appropriate.  
(C) Statements 2, 3 and 4 are appropriate 
(D) Only statement 3 is appropriate 
 
Options:  
(A) Statements 1 and 2 are appropriate.  
(B) Statements 1, 2 and 3 are appropriate.  
(C) Statements 2, 3 and 4 are appropriate 
(D) Only statement 3 is appropriate 
 
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12. Which of the following statements about Federalism in the Indian Constitution are 
correct? 
1. India is declared as a Union of States. 
2. Power-sharing between the Union and State governments is a basic feature. 
3. The power-sharing arrangement is easy to change. 
4. Changes in power-sharing require a 1/3rd majority in both houses of Parliament. 
 
Options 
(A) 1 and 2 
(B) 2 and 3 
(C) 1 and 3 
(D) 2 and 4 
 
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13. Arrange the following events in the correct chronological order leading up to the Civil 
Disobedience Movement: 
 
1. Boycott of the Simon Commission 
2. Poorna Swaraj resolution passed 
3. Letter with 11 demands sent to Viceroy Irwin 
4. Salt March 
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