CBSE Class 10 Social Science The Making of a Global World Important Questions 2027
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11 questions from The Making of a Global World (India and the Contemporary World-II) appeared in 5 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
- History - India and the Contemporary World-II unit — 20 marks in the official syllabus
- Asked in 5 of 7 analysed papers (2022–2026)
- About 1.6 questions per paper (OR alternatives counted separately)
- 3 question patterns repeated across papers
Important topics in The Making of a Global World
| # | Topic | Asked in | Importance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pre-modern world and the silk routes | Board 2024Board 2025Board 2026Sample 2025Sample 2026 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 2 | Spread of food, crops and disease across the world | Board 2026Sample 2025Sample 2026 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 3 | Conquest, disease and trade (Americas / pre-modern trade) | Board 2025Board 2026Sample 2026 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Repeated questions from The Making of a Global World
1. Silk routes as pre-modern trade and cultural links
4×Board 2024Board 2026Sample 2025Sample 20262 marks
"Trade and cultural exchange went hand-in-hand during pre-modern times." Explain the statement with any two examples.
2. New crops and the difference between life and death
2×Sample 2025Sample 20262 marks
'Sometimes the new crops could make the difference between life and death.' Explain the statement with any two examples.
3. Why Europeans migrated/fled to America (19th century)
2×Board 2025Sample 20261 marks
Thousands of people fled Europe for America in the 19th century due to - A. Widespread poverty and deadly diseases B. Frequent famines and poor living conditions C. Continuous wars and political instability D. Harsh climate and repeated natural disasters
The Making of a Global World questions by paper
| Paper | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Board 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Board 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Board 2024 | 1 | 2 |
| Board 2025 | 2 | 2 |
| Sample 2025 | 2 | 4 |
| Board 2026 | 3 | 5 |
| Sample 2026 | 3 | 5 |
Counts include both options of internal-choice (OR) questions.
Previous year questions: The Making of a Global World
Board 2026 3 questions
Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): Silver from Peru and Mexico enhanced Europe's wealth in the sixteenth century.
Reason (R): Europe used this silver to finance its trade with Asia.
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.
"Food offered many examples of long distance cultural exchange during pre-modern times." Explain the statement with any two examples.
"Trade and cultural exchange went hand-in-hand during pre-modern times." Explain the statement with any two examples.
Sample 2026 3 questions
Thousands of people fled Europe for America in the 19th century due to - A. Widespread poverty and deadly diseases B. Frequent famines and poor living conditions C. Continuous wars and political instability D. Harsh climate and repeated natural disasters
"The Silk route was a good example of vibrant pre-modern trade and cultural links between distant parts of the world." Explain the statement with any two examples.
'Sometimes the new crops could make the difference between life and death.' Explain the statement with any two examples.
Board 2025 2 questions
Read the following reasons of migration of people from Europe to America till the 19th century and choose the correct option : 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.
The author of 'Book of Marvels' is : (A) Marco Polo (B) Columbus (C) Vasco da Gama (D) Alfred Crosby
Sample 2025 2 questions
'The silk routes are a good example of vibrant pre-modern trade and cultural links between distant parts of the world.' Substantiate the statement with illustrations.
"New crops can significantly impact survival and well-being." Provide evidence to support this statement.
Board 2024 1 question
"The Silk route was a good example of vibrant pre-modern trade and cultural links between distant parts of the world." Explain the statement with any two examples.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most important topics in CBSE Class 10 Social Science The Making of a Global World?
By how often and how recently they were asked: Pre-modern world and the silk routes; Spread of food, crops and disease across the world; Conquest, disease and trade (Americas / pre-modern trade).
How many marks does The Making of a Global World carry in the CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam?
The Making of a Global World is part of the History - India and the Contemporary World-II unit, which carries 20 marks in the official syllabus. In the analysed papers it had about 1.6 questions per paper.
Do questions from The Making of a Global World repeat in board exams?
Yes — 3 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.