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 1
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 1
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
3. Read the data given below and answer the question. 1
State Infant mortality rate per 1000 Literacy rate%
live births(2018) (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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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 1
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 1
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
3. Read the data given below and answer the question. 1
State Infant mortality rate per 1000 Literacy rate%
live births(2018) (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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