SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER - 3
Social Science (087)
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.
Section A
1. A form of demonstration or protest by which people block the entrance to a shop, [1]
factory, or office is referred to as:
a) picket b) riots
c) target d) parade
2. The word matkas refers to: [1]
a) collecting and storing water b) cooking food and eating
c) serving food and donating d) washing clothes and cleaning
,3. Read the given data and find out the Indian state/s where the number of infant death [1]
(before the age of one year) is more.
Infant Mortality Rate Literacy Net Attendance Ratio (per 100
State per 1,000 live births Rate % persons) secondary stage (age 14
(2018) (2017-18) and 15 years) 2017-18
Haryana 30 82 61
Kerala 7 94 83
Bihar 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) Both Bihar and Haryana b) Haryana
c) Kerala d) Bihar
4. In 2018, India was the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world [1]
after China. Which of the following process is involved in the production of
Horticulture Crops?
i. Cultivation and harvesting of grapes.
ii. Growing and marketing flowers and ornamental plants.
iii. Breeding, rearing and transplantation of fish under controlled conditions.
iv. Cultivating silkworms and extracting silk from them.
a) Statement ii, iii & iv are b) Statement i, ii, & iii are correct.
correct.
c) Statement i and ii are correct. d) Statement ii is correct.
5. Which among the following are the three lists in Constitution? [1]
a) Concurrent List b) All of these
c) Union List d) State List
6. Consider the following statements on Power Sharing and choose the correct option: [1]
I. It deepens democracy.
II. It helps to reduce conflicts among social groups.
III. It is a way to ensure political stability.
, IV. It brings socio-economic struggles.
a) I, II and IV b) II, III and IV
c) I, III and IV d) I, II and III
7. Assertion (A): Democracy is not simply ruled by majority opinion. [1]
Reason (R): The majority always needs to work with the minority so that
governments function to represent the general view.
a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.
c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
8. In a small rural village, Farmer Sundar worked tirelessly on his land, preparing for [1]
the upcoming crop season. With limited resources, he sought a crop loan from the
local bank to purchase essential inputs. Months later, after a good harvest, Sundar
diligently repaid the loan. How do farmers like Sundar in rural areas typically repay
crop loans?
a) Through the income earned b) By purchasing personal assets
from their crop production or belongings
c) By using savings accumulated d) By lending additional loans to
over time friends and family
9. The principle of majoritarianism led to a civil war in: [1]
a) Britain b) Belgium
c) Sri Lanka d) Tamil Nadu
Social Science (087)
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.
Section A
1. A form of demonstration or protest by which people block the entrance to a shop, [1]
factory, or office is referred to as:
a) picket b) riots
c) target d) parade
2. The word matkas refers to: [1]
a) collecting and storing water b) cooking food and eating
c) serving food and donating d) washing clothes and cleaning
,3. Read the given data and find out the Indian state/s where the number of infant death [1]
(before the age of one year) is more.
Infant Mortality Rate Literacy Net Attendance Ratio (per 100
State per 1,000 live births Rate % persons) secondary stage (age 14
(2018) (2017-18) and 15 years) 2017-18
Haryana 30 82 61
Kerala 7 94 83
Bihar 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) Both Bihar and Haryana b) Haryana
c) Kerala d) Bihar
4. In 2018, India was the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world [1]
after China. Which of the following process is involved in the production of
Horticulture Crops?
i. Cultivation and harvesting of grapes.
ii. Growing and marketing flowers and ornamental plants.
iii. Breeding, rearing and transplantation of fish under controlled conditions.
iv. Cultivating silkworms and extracting silk from them.
a) Statement ii, iii & iv are b) Statement i, ii, & iii are correct.
correct.
c) Statement i and ii are correct. d) Statement ii is correct.
5. Which among the following are the three lists in Constitution? [1]
a) Concurrent List b) All of these
c) Union List d) State List
6. Consider the following statements on Power Sharing and choose the correct option: [1]
I. It deepens democracy.
II. It helps to reduce conflicts among social groups.
III. It is a way to ensure political stability.
, IV. It brings socio-economic struggles.
a) I, II and IV b) II, III and IV
c) I, III and IV d) I, II and III
7. Assertion (A): Democracy is not simply ruled by majority opinion. [1]
Reason (R): The majority always needs to work with the minority so that
governments function to represent the general view.
a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is
the correct explanation of A. not the correct explanation of
A.
c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
8. In a small rural village, Farmer Sundar worked tirelessly on his land, preparing for [1]
the upcoming crop season. With limited resources, he sought a crop loan from the
local bank to purchase essential inputs. Months later, after a good harvest, Sundar
diligently repaid the loan. How do farmers like Sundar in rural areas typically repay
crop loans?
a) Through the income earned b) By purchasing personal assets
from their crop production or belongings
c) By using savings accumulated d) By lending additional loans to
over time friends and family
9. The principle of majoritarianism led to a civil war in: [1]
a) Britain b) Belgium
c) Sri Lanka d) Tamil Nadu
