CBSE Class 10 Social Science Agriculture Important Questions 2027
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10 questions from Agriculture (Contemporary India-II) appeared in 6 of the 7 CBSE papers we analysed (2022–2026) — here are the topics that matter, the questions that repeat, and every previous-year question from this chapter.
Key facts
- Geography - Contemporary India-II unit — 20 marks in the official syllabus
- Asked in 6 of 7 analysed papers (2022–2026)
- About 1.4 questions per paper (OR alternatives counted separately)
- 1 question patterns repeated across papers
Important topics in Agriculture
| # | Topic | Asked in | Importance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Types of farming in India | Board 2023Board 2025Sample 2025Sample 2026 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 2 | Cropping seasons and major crops | Board 2023Board 2024Board 2025Board 2026 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3 | Technological and institutional reforms | Board 2026 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Repeated questions from Agriculture
1. Identify crop from clues/climate/season
3×Board 2023Board 2025Board 20261 marks
Which one of the following crops grows well in hot and humid climate?
(A) Sugarcane
(B) Peas
(C) Wheat
(D) Gram
Agriculture questions by paper
| Paper | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Board 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Board 2023 | 2 | 3 |
| Board 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| Board 2025 | 2 | 4 |
| Sample 2025 | 1 | 3 |
| Board 2026 | 3 | 4 |
| Sample 2026 | 1 | 2 |
Counts include both options of internal-choice (OR) questions.
Previous year questions: Agriculture
Board 2026 3 questions
In which of the following regions did the "Beej-Bachao Andolan" of farmers begin?
(A) Kumaon
(B) Tehri
(C) Almora
(D) Chamoli
Which one of the following crops grows well in hot and humid climate?
(A) Sugarcane
(B) Peas
(C) Wheat
(D) Gram
If every farmer in India follows modern farming practices, explain any two positive changes this could bring to villages.
Sample 2026 1 question
Rice is grown as a commercial crop in Haryana and Punjab, but as a subsistence crop in Odisha. Using your understanding of geographical factors and economic practices, explain why rice cultivation differs in these regions.
Board 2025 2 questions
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 ? (A) Paddy (B) Maize (C) Wheat (D) Jowar
Read the story of Rinjha and answer the question that follows : [Story of Rinjha: Rinjha lived with her family in a small village at the outskirts of Diphu in Assam. She enjoys watching her family members clearing, slashing and burning a patch of land for cultivation. She often helps them in irrigating the fields with water running through a bamboo canal from the nearby spring. She loves the surroundings and wants to stay here as long as she can, but this little girl has no idea about the declining fertility of the soil and her family's search for a fresh patch of land in the next season.] What type of farming is Rinjha's family doing ? Describe any two of its characteristics.
Sample 2025 1 question
Define agricultural term used for cultivation of fruits and vegetables? Write its features with reference to India.
Board 2024 1 question
Read the given statements and choose the correct option with regard to Rabi cropping season from the following: I. Rabi crops are sown in winter. II. Sown from October to December and harvested from April to June. III. Important crops are Maize, Cotton, Jute. IV. Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh are important for the production of wheat. Options: (a) I, III and IV (b) II, III and IV (c) I, II and IV (d) I, II and III
Board 2023 2 questions
Identify the crop with the help of the following information and choose the correct option.
- This is the second most important Cereal Crop.
- This is a Rabi crop.
- It requires a cool growing season and bright sunshine at the time of ripening.
- It requires 50 to 75 cm annual rainfall.
Options:
(A) Wheat
(B) Maize
(C) Rice
(D) Sugarcane
Mention any two features of Plantation agriculture.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most important topics in CBSE Class 10 Social Science Agriculture?
By how often and how recently they were asked: Types of farming in India; Cropping seasons and major crops; Technological and institutional reforms.
How many marks does Agriculture carry in the CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam?
Agriculture is part of the Geography - Contemporary India-II unit, which carries 20 marks in the official syllabus. In the analysed papers it had about 1.4 questions per paper.
Do questions from Agriculture repeat in board exams?
Yes — 1 question patterns from this chapter appeared in two or more past board or official sample papers. They are listed on this page with the years they were asked.