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Candidates must write the Q.P. Code 
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    Series : 
GEF1H
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Roll No.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE  
 3  80 
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80 
 
 / NOTE                                                                                                              # 
(I) - 25 + 1 
 
Please check that this question paper contains 25 printed pages +1 Map. 
(II) - - - -
 
 
Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be 
written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate. 
(III) - 37 
 
Please check that this question paper contains 37 questions.  
(IV) , - 
 
 
Please write down the Serial Number of the question in the 
answer-book at the given place before attempting it. 
(V) - 15 -
10.15 10.15 10.30 -
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15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The 
question paper  will  be  distributed  at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 
10.30 a.m., the candidates will read the question paper only and will not 
write any answer on the answer-book during this period. 
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Candidates must write the Q.P. Code 
on the title page of the answer-book. 
    Series : 
GEF1H
 SET ~ 
1
     
 
          
-  
Roll No.
 Q.P. Code 
 
   
 
 
 
  
SOCIAL SCIENCE  
 3  80 
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80 
 
 / NOTE                                                                                                              # 
(I) - 25 + 1 
 
Please check that this question paper contains 25 printed pages +1 Map. 
(II) - - - -
 
 
Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be 
written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate. 
(III) - 37 
 
Please check that this question paper contains 37 questions.  
(IV) , - 
 
 
Please write down the Serial Number of the question in the 
answer-book at the given place before attempting it. 
(V) - 15 -
10.15 10.15 10.30 -
 - 
 
15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The 
question paper  will  be  distributed  at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 
10.30 a.m., the candidates will read the question paper only and will not 
write any answer on the answer-book during this period. 
32/1/1
 
 
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General Instructions : 
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them : 
(i) This question paper contains 37 questions. All questions are compulsory. 
(ii) Question paper is divided into six sections  Section A, B, C, D, E  
and F.  
(iii) Section A  Questions no. 1 to 20 are Multiple Choice type questions. Each 
question carries 1 mark.  
(iv) Section B  Questions no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer type questions. 
Each question carries 2 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed  
40 words. 
(v) Section C  Questions no. 25 to 29 are Short Answer type questions. Each 
question carries 3 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed  
60 words. 
(vi) Section D  Questions no. 30 to 33 are Long Answer (LA) type questions. Each 
question carries 5 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed  
120 words.  
(vii) Section E  Questions no. 34 to 36 are Case/Source-based questions with three 
sub-questions. Each question carries 4 marks. 
(viii) Section F  Question no. 37 is Map skill-based question with two parts  
37(a) from History (2 marks) and 37(b) from Geography (3 marks). This 
question carries total 5 marks.  
(ix) In addition to this, NOTE that a separate question has been provided for 
Visually Impaired candidates in lieu of questions having visual inputs,  
map etc. Such questions are to be attempted by Visually Impaired candidates 
only.   
SECTION A 
 (Multiple Choice Questions) (20 1=20) 
1. Which one of the following regions became a part of unified Italy in  
1866 ? 1 
(A) Sardinia-Piedmont  
(B) Venetia 
(C) Sicily  
(D) Papal State 
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   32/1/1 Page 1 of 27 P.T.O.      
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Candidates must write the Q.P. Code 
on the title page of the answer-book. 
    Series : 
GEF1H
 SET ~ 
1
     
 
          
-  
Roll No.
 Q.P. Code 
 
   
 
 
 
  
SOCIAL SCIENCE  
 3  80 
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80 
 
 / NOTE                                                                                                              # 
(I) - 25 + 1 
 
Please check that this question paper contains 25 printed pages +1 Map. 
(II) - - - -
 
 
Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be 
written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate. 
(III) - 37 
 
Please check that this question paper contains 37 questions.  
(IV) , - 
 
 
Please write down the Serial Number of the question in the 
answer-book at the given place before attempting it. 
(V) - 15 -
10.15 10.15 10.30 -
 - 
 
15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The 
question paper  will  be  distributed  at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 
10.30 a.m., the candidates will read the question paper only and will not 
write any answer on the answer-book during this period. 
32/1/1
 
 
  # 
   32/1/1 Page 3 of 27 P.T.O.      
General Instructions : 
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them : 
(i) This question paper contains 37 questions. All questions are compulsory. 
(ii) Question paper is divided into six sections  Section A, B, C, D, E  
and F.  
(iii) Section A  Questions no. 1 to 20 are Multiple Choice type questions. Each 
question carries 1 mark.  
(iv) Section B  Questions no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer type questions. 
Each question carries 2 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed  
40 words. 
(v) Section C  Questions no. 25 to 29 are Short Answer type questions. Each 
question carries 3 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed  
60 words. 
(vi) Section D  Questions no. 30 to 33 are Long Answer (LA) type questions. Each 
question carries 5 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed  
120 words.  
(vii) Section E  Questions no. 34 to 36 are Case/Source-based questions with three 
sub-questions. Each question carries 4 marks. 
(viii) Section F  Question no. 37 is Map skill-based question with two parts  
37(a) from History (2 marks) and 37(b) from Geography (3 marks). This 
question carries total 5 marks.  
(ix) In addition to this, NOTE that a separate question has been provided for 
Visually Impaired candidates in lieu of questions having visual inputs,  
map etc. Such questions are to be attempted by Visually Impaired candidates 
only.   
SECTION A 
 (Multiple Choice Questions) (20 1=20) 
1. Which one of the following regions became a part of unified Italy in  
1866 ? 1 
(A) Sardinia-Piedmont  
(B) Venetia 
(C) Sicily  
(D) Papal State 
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   32/1/1 Page 5 of 27 P.T.O.      
2. Read the following reasons of migration of people from Europe to America 
till the 19
th
 century and choose the correct option :  1 
I. Poverty and hunger  
II. Slaves for sale 
III. Wide spread of diseases  
IV. Religious conflicts and persecution 
Options : 
(A) Only I, II and III are correct.  
(B) Only II, III and IV are correct. 
(C) Only I, III and IV are correct. 
(D) Only I, II and IV are correct. 
 
3. The author of  is : 1 
(A) Marco Polo  
(B) Columbus 
(C) Vasco da Gama  
(D) Alfred Crosby 
 
4. Assume you are doing research on 15
th
 century print culture. Which of 
the following would be the most significant advantage for your research ? 1 
(A) Easier access to rare manuscripts 
(B) Reduced need for libraries 
(C) Increase in the ability to copy text by hand 
(D) Increased speed and accuracy of print 
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   32/1/1 Page 1 of 27 P.T.O.      
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- 
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code 
on the title page of the answer-book. 
    Series : 
GEF1H
 SET ~ 
1
     
 
          
-  
Roll No.
 Q.P. Code 
 
   
 
 
 
  
SOCIAL SCIENCE  
 3  80 
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80 
 
 / NOTE                                                                                                              # 
(I) - 25 + 1 
 
Please check that this question paper contains 25 printed pages +1 Map. 
(II) - - - -
 
 
Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be 
written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate. 
(III) - 37 
 
Please check that this question paper contains 37 questions.  
(IV) , - 
 
 
Please write down the Serial Number of the question in the 
answer-book at the given place before attempting it. 
(V) - 15 -
10.15 10.15 10.30 -
 - 
 
15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The 
question paper  will  be  distributed  at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 
10.30 a.m., the candidates will read the question paper only and will not 
write any answer on the answer-book during this period. 
32/1/1
 
 
  # 
   32/1/1 Page 3 of 27 P.T.O.      
General Instructions : 
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them : 
(i) This question paper contains 37 questions. All questions are compulsory. 
(ii) Question paper is divided into six sections  Section A, B, C, D, E  
and F.  
(iii) Section A  Questions no. 1 to 20 are Multiple Choice type questions. Each 
question carries 1 mark.  
(iv) Section B  Questions no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer type questions. 
Each question carries 2 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed  
40 words. 
(v) Section C  Questions no. 25 to 29 are Short Answer type questions. Each 
question carries 3 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed  
60 words. 
(vi) Section D  Questions no. 30 to 33 are Long Answer (LA) type questions. Each 
question carries 5 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed  
120 words.  
(vii) Section E  Questions no. 34 to 36 are Case/Source-based questions with three 
sub-questions. Each question carries 4 marks. 
(viii) Section F  Question no. 37 is Map skill-based question with two parts  
37(a) from History (2 marks) and 37(b) from Geography (3 marks). This 
question carries total 5 marks.  
(ix) In addition to this, NOTE that a separate question has been provided for 
Visually Impaired candidates in lieu of questions having visual inputs,  
map etc. Such questions are to be attempted by Visually Impaired candidates 
only.   
SECTION A 
 (Multiple Choice Questions) (20 1=20) 
1. Which one of the following regions became a part of unified Italy in  
1866 ? 1 
(A) Sardinia-Piedmont  
(B) Venetia 
(C) Sicily  
(D) Papal State 
  # 
   32/1/1 Page 5 of 27 P.T.O.      
2. Read the following reasons of migration of people from Europe to America 
till the 19
th
 century and choose the correct option :  1 
I. Poverty and hunger  
II. Slaves for sale 
III. Wide spread of diseases  
IV. Religious conflicts and persecution 
Options : 
(A) Only I, II and III are correct.  
(B) Only II, III and IV are correct. 
(C) Only I, III and IV are correct. 
(D) Only I, II and IV are correct. 
 
3. The author of  is : 1 
(A) Marco Polo  
(B) Columbus 
(C) Vasco da Gama  
(D) Alfred Crosby 
 
4. Assume you are doing research on 15
th
 century print culture. Which of 
the following would be the most significant advantage for your research ? 1 
(A) Easier access to rare manuscripts 
(B) Reduced need for libraries 
(C) Increase in the ability to copy text by hand 
(D) Increased speed and accuracy of print 
  # 
   32/1/1 Page 7 of 27 P.T.O.      
5. Arrange the following categories of forests in India from the largest to the 
smallest in terms of area and choose the correct option : 1 
I. Reserved  
II. Protected  
III. Unclassed 
Options : 
(A) III, II, I  
(B) I, II, III 
(C) II, III, I  
(D) III, I, II 
 
6.  1 
(A) Madhya Pradesh  
(B) Rajasthan 
(C) Uttar Pradesh  
(D) Maharashtra 
 
7. Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option : 1  
 Column I 
(Dam)  
 Column II 
(River) 
a. Hirakud i. Chambal 
b. Gandhi Sagar ii. Krishna 
c. Nagarjuna Sagar iii. Kaveri 
d. Mettur iv. Mahanadi 
Options :  
(A) a-iv, b-i, c-iii, d-ii  
(B) a-i, b-ii, c-iv, d-iii 
(C) a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii  
(D) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv 
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   32/1/1 Page 1 of 27 P.T.O.      
- -
- 
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code 
on the title page of the answer-book. 
    Series : 
GEF1H
 SET ~ 
1
     
 
          
-  
Roll No.
 Q.P. Code 
 
   
 
 
 
  
SOCIAL SCIENCE  
 3  80 
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80 
 
 / NOTE                                                                                                              # 
(I) - 25 + 1 
 
Please check that this question paper contains 25 printed pages +1 Map. 
(II) - - - -
 
 
Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be 
written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate. 
(III) - 37 
 
Please check that this question paper contains 37 questions.  
(IV) , - 
 
 
Please write down the Serial Number of the question in the 
answer-book at the given place before attempting it. 
(V) - 15 -
10.15 10.15 10.30 -
 - 
 
15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The 
question paper  will  be  distributed  at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 
10.30 a.m., the candidates will read the question paper only and will not 
write any answer on the answer-book during this period. 
32/1/1
 
 
  # 
   32/1/1 Page 3 of 27 P.T.O.      
General Instructions : 
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them : 
(i) This question paper contains 37 questions. All questions are compulsory. 
(ii) Question paper is divided into six sections  Section A, B, C, D, E  
and F.  
(iii) Section A  Questions no. 1 to 20 are Multiple Choice type questions. Each 
question carries 1 mark.  
(iv) Section B  Questions no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer type questions. 
Each question carries 2 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed  
40 words. 
(v) Section C  Questions no. 25 to 29 are Short Answer type questions. Each 
question carries 3 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed  
60 words. 
(vi) Section D  Questions no. 30 to 33 are Long Answer (LA) type questions. Each 
question carries 5 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed  
120 words.  
(vii) Section E  Questions no. 34 to 36 are Case/Source-based questions with three 
sub-questions. Each question carries 4 marks. 
(viii) Section F  Question no. 37 is Map skill-based question with two parts  
37(a) from History (2 marks) and 37(b) from Geography (3 marks). This 
question carries total 5 marks.  
(ix) In addition to this, NOTE that a separate question has been provided for 
Visually Impaired candidates in lieu of questions having visual inputs,  
map etc. Such questions are to be attempted by Visually Impaired candidates 
only.   
SECTION A 
 (Multiple Choice Questions) (20 1=20) 
1. Which one of the following regions became a part of unified Italy in  
1866 ? 1 
(A) Sardinia-Piedmont  
(B) Venetia 
(C) Sicily  
(D) Papal State 
  # 
   32/1/1 Page 5 of 27 P.T.O.      
2. Read the following reasons of migration of people from Europe to America 
till the 19
th
 century and choose the correct option :  1 
I. Poverty and hunger  
II. Slaves for sale 
III. Wide spread of diseases  
IV. Religious conflicts and persecution 
Options : 
(A) Only I, II and III are correct.  
(B) Only II, III and IV are correct. 
(C) Only I, III and IV are correct. 
(D) Only I, II and IV are correct. 
 
3. The author of  is : 1 
(A) Marco Polo  
(B) Columbus 
(C) Vasco da Gama  
(D) Alfred Crosby 
 
4. Assume you are doing research on 15
th
 century print culture. Which of 
the following would be the most significant advantage for your research ? 1 
(A) Easier access to rare manuscripts 
(B) Reduced need for libraries 
(C) Increase in the ability to copy text by hand 
(D) Increased speed and accuracy of print 
  # 
   32/1/1 Page 7 of 27 P.T.O.      
5. Arrange the following categories of forests in India from the largest to the 
smallest in terms of area and choose the correct option : 1 
I. Reserved  
II. Protected  
III. Unclassed 
Options : 
(A) III, II, I  
(B) I, II, III 
(C) II, III, I  
(D) III, I, II 
 
6.  1 
(A) Madhya Pradesh  
(B) Rajasthan 
(C) Uttar Pradesh  
(D) Maharashtra 
 
7. Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option : 1  
 Column I 
(Dam)  
 Column II 
(River) 
a. Hirakud i. Chambal 
b. Gandhi Sagar ii. Krishna 
c. Nagarjuna Sagar iii. Kaveri 
d. Mettur iv. Mahanadi 
Options :  
(A) a-iv, b-i, c-iii, d-ii  
(B) a-i, b-ii, c-iv, d-iii 
(C) a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii  
(D) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv 
  # 
   32/1/1 Page 9 of 27 P.T.O.      
8. Choose the correct option regarding major states involved in the  
Krishna  Godavari issue : 1 
(A) Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu  
(B) Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh 
(C) Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh 
(D) Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha 
 
9. Imagine you are travelling from Delhi to Chandigarh to attend a 
wedding, by road in January. Which of the following crops will you notice 
prominently in the fields during the journey ? 1 
(A) Paddy  
(B) Maize  
(C) Wheat  
(D) Jowar 
 
10. Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). 
Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct option :  1 
Assertion (A) : Minerals are an indispensable part of our lives. 
Reason (R)  : All living things need minerals. 
Options :  
(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.  
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1. What subjects are typically included in the CBSE Class 10 Social Science syllabus?
Ans. The CBSE Class 10 Social Science syllabus usually includes History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics. Each of these subjects covers various themes and topics, such as ancient civilizations, social movements, environmental issues, governance, and economic development.
2. How can students effectively prepare for the CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam?
Ans. Students can effectively prepare for the exam by creating a study schedule, focusing on understanding key concepts, practicing past year papers, and revising regularly. Group studies can also be beneficial for discussing challenging topics. Using NCERT textbooks as primary study material is essential, as they align closely with the examination pattern.
3. What is the marking scheme for the CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam?
Ans. The marking scheme for the CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam typically includes a combination of objective-type questions, short answer questions, and long answer questions. The total marks are generally distributed among different sections, with a focus on both knowledge and analytical skills demonstrated in the answers.
4. Are sample papers available for the CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam preparation?
Ans. Yes, sample papers for the CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam are widely available. These can be found on the official CBSE website, in textbooks, and through various educational platforms. Solving sample papers helps students familiarize themselves with the exam format and types of questions that may be asked.
5. What are some important topics that students should focus on in their Class 10 Social Science studies?
Ans. Important topics that students should focus on include the French Revolution, the rise of nationalism in Europe, Indian freedom struggle, resources and development, and the functioning of the Indian political system. Understanding these topics is crucial as they often form the basis of exam questions and are significant for overall comprehension of social science concepts.
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