SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER - 5
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. The Swaraj Party was formed by: [1]
a) Mahatma Gandhi and b) B.R Ambedkar and Subash
Jawaharlal Nehru Chandra Bose
c) Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas d) C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru
Chandra Bose
2. The moment we speak of water shortages, we immediately associate it with regions [1]
having:
, a) high rainfall or those that are b) low temperature or those that
drought-prone are abundance water
c) low rainfall or those that are d) heavy temperature and heavy
drought-prone rainfall
Some comparative Data on Haryana, Kerala and Bihar [1]
3.
Infant Mortality Rate (per Literacy Net Attendance Ratio
State
thousand person) Rate % (per 100 person)
Haryana 30 82 61
Kerala 7 94 83
Bihar 32 62 43
How much is the Net Absence Ratio of Haryana? Choose the appropriate option
from the following:
a) 38 b) 39
c) 27 d) 18
4. The government planned to initiate a comprehensive land development programme. [1]
Which of the following options can be considered a relevant step in this context?
i. Providing loan facilities to the farmers at lower rates of interest.
ii. Provision for crop insurance against untoward incidents.
iii. Providing special weather bulletins and agricultural reports.
iv. Promoting zamindari system in the rural areas.
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 of the following is a subject of the Union List? [1]
a) Education b) Defence
c) Trade d) Agriculture
6. Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes the prudential and [1]
moral reasons for power sharing?
, a) Prudential reasons emphasize b) Prudential reasons argue for the
the unity of the nation, while legitimacy of a government
moral reasons prioritize the through citizen participation,
exercise of power by the while moral reasons highlight
minority. the negative consequences of
power sharing.
c) Prudential reasons advocate for d) Prudential reasons focus on
imposing the will of the reducing social conflict and
majority community, while ensuring political stability,
moral reasons highlight the while moral reasons emphasize
oppressive nature of power the value of power sharing in a
sharing. democratic system.
7. Assertion (A): If democracies are expected to produce good governments, then is it [1]
not fair to expect that they would also produce development.
Reason (R): Evidence shows that in practice, many democracies did not fulfil this
expectation.
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 one of the small villages, a farmer borrows money from the village moneylender [1]
at a high monthly interest rate but is not able to repay it back. Next, he borrows it
from a bank at a lower interest rate. Gradually he earns and pays back the loan to
the moneylender and the bank.
Which of the following best describes the role of the bank in this credit situation?
a) The bank facilitates a debt-trap b) The bank ensures a fair
situation. exchange of goods.
c) The bank saves the farmer from d) The bank acts as a cooperative
debt-trap. lender.
9. Which one of the following options prove that India is a quasi-federal state? [1]
i. More powers with Centre
ii. Residuary subjects with Centre
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. The Swaraj Party was formed by: [1]
a) Mahatma Gandhi and b) B.R Ambedkar and Subash
Jawaharlal Nehru Chandra Bose
c) Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas d) C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru
Chandra Bose
2. The moment we speak of water shortages, we immediately associate it with regions [1]
having:
, a) high rainfall or those that are b) low temperature or those that
drought-prone are abundance water
c) low rainfall or those that are d) heavy temperature and heavy
drought-prone rainfall
Some comparative Data on Haryana, Kerala and Bihar [1]
3.
Infant Mortality Rate (per Literacy Net Attendance Ratio
State
thousand person) Rate % (per 100 person)
Haryana 30 82 61
Kerala 7 94 83
Bihar 32 62 43
How much is the Net Absence Ratio of Haryana? Choose the appropriate option
from the following:
a) 38 b) 39
c) 27 d) 18
4. The government planned to initiate a comprehensive land development programme. [1]
Which of the following options can be considered a relevant step in this context?
i. Providing loan facilities to the farmers at lower rates of interest.
ii. Provision for crop insurance against untoward incidents.
iii. Providing special weather bulletins and agricultural reports.
iv. Promoting zamindari system in the rural areas.
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 of the following is a subject of the Union List? [1]
a) Education b) Defence
c) Trade d) Agriculture
6. Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes the prudential and [1]
moral reasons for power sharing?
, a) Prudential reasons emphasize b) Prudential reasons argue for the
the unity of the nation, while legitimacy of a government
moral reasons prioritize the through citizen participation,
exercise of power by the while moral reasons highlight
minority. the negative consequences of
power sharing.
c) Prudential reasons advocate for d) Prudential reasons focus on
imposing the will of the reducing social conflict and
majority community, while ensuring political stability,
moral reasons highlight the while moral reasons emphasize
oppressive nature of power the value of power sharing in a
sharing. democratic system.
7. Assertion (A): If democracies are expected to produce good governments, then is it [1]
not fair to expect that they would also produce development.
Reason (R): Evidence shows that in practice, many democracies did not fulfil this
expectation.
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 one of the small villages, a farmer borrows money from the village moneylender [1]
at a high monthly interest rate but is not able to repay it back. Next, he borrows it
from a bank at a lower interest rate. Gradually he earns and pays back the loan to
the moneylender and the bank.
Which of the following best describes the role of the bank in this credit situation?
a) The bank facilitates a debt-trap b) The bank ensures a fair
situation. exchange of goods.
c) The bank saves the farmer from d) The bank acts as a cooperative
debt-trap. lender.
9. Which one of the following options prove that India is a quasi-federal state? [1]
i. More powers with Centre
ii. Residuary subjects with Centre
