CBSE Class 10 Social Science Important Questions 2027 (Repeated in Board Exams)

'The Treaty of Vienna was drawn up in 1815 with the object of undoing most of the changes that had come about in Europe during the Napoleonic wars.' Highlight the significant provisions of this treaty.

'In Britain the formation of the nation-state was not the result of a sudden upheaval or revolution but was the result of a long-drawn-out process.' Analyse this statement with suitable reasons.

'Romanticism, a cultural movement sought to develop a particular form of nationalist sentiment.' Justify the statement with suitable arguments.

How was liberalism allied to national unity in Europe in the early decades of the 19th century ? Analyse.

Two places 'A' and 'B' have been marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify them with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them: A. The place where Gandhiji broke the Salt Law. B. The place where the session of Indian National Congress was held.

'A variety of cultural processes played an important role in developing a sense of nationalism in India'. Support the statement with suitable examples.

Arrange the following events in chronological order and choose the correct option: I. Second Round Table Conference II. Formation of Depressed Class Association III. Lahore Session of Indian National Congress IV. Formation of Awadh Kissan Sabha Options: (A) I, II, IV, III (B) I, II, III, IV (C) IV, III, II, I (D) IV, III, I, II

"Trade and cultural exchange went hand-in-hand during pre-modern times." 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.

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

Identify the appropriate option to fill in the empty boxes: Classification of Soils -> Alluvial (Ideal for the growth of sugarcane, paddy, wheat and other cereal and pulse crops.) | ? (Ideal for growing cotton) | ? (suitable for crops like cashew nut). A. Black soil, Red and Yellow soils B. Laterite soil, Black soil C. Red & Yellow soils & Black soil D. Black soil & Laterite soil.

Read the given infographics carefully and choose the correct option that identifies the soil described: (1) Sandy in texture → (2) Red to brown in colour → (3) Soil lacks humus due to dry climate Options: (A) Laterite soil (B) Forest soil (C) Arid soil (D) Black soil

Based on the classification of forests, which of the following statements would most likely apply to places like Jammu and Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala etc.? A. These places mostly have forests managed as reserved or protected forests for conservation. B. They rely on unclassed forests and local community management for forest conservation. C. They have forest resources and primarily focus on industrial development. D. There are no classified forests and forest management is entirely left to private ownership.

Match Column – I with Column – II and choose the correct option: Column – I (National Park) — Column – II (States) a. Corbett b. Sunderban c. Sariska d. Periyar i. Rajasthan ii. Uttarakhand iii. Kerala iv. West Bengal Options: (A) a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii (B) a-i, b-iii, c-ii, d-iv (C) a-iv, b-ii, c-iii, d-i (D) a-ii, b-iv, c-i, d-iii

Match Column I (Dam) with Column II (River) and choose the correct option : a. Hirakud b. Gandhi Sagar c. Nagarjuna Sagar d. Mettur ; i. Chambal ii. Krishna iii. Kaveri iv. Mahanadi. Options : (A) a-iv, b-i, c-iii, d-ii (B) a-i, b-ii, c-iv, d-iii (C) a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii (D) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv

Which one of the following crops grows well in hot and humid climate? (A) Sugarcane (B) Peas (C) Wheat (D) Gram

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank: Minerals → Ferrous (Cobalt), Non-Ferrous (Lead), ---?--- (Sulphur) Options: (A) Non-metallic (B) Metallic (C) Precious (D) Energy

On the same political outline map of India, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols : (i) Leading state in production of Jute (ii) Atomic Power Plant located in Gujarat (iii) Iron and Steel Plant located in Jharkhand (iv) Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport.

"Agriculture and industries complement each other." Justify the statement.

"Manufacturing industries are considered the backbone of the economic development of a country." Justify the statement.

Why is power sharing desirable? Explain.

"Local Government is an effective way to uphold the democratic principle of decentralization." Justify this statement with valid points.

Match the Column I with Column II and choose the correct option: Column I (List): I. Union list subjects II. State list subjects III. Concurrent subjects IV. Residuary subjects. Column II (Jurisdiction Sphere): A. State Governments alone make laws on it. B. For uniformity Central Government Legislates on it. C. Subjects under Jurisdiction of Centre and State Governments. D. Central Government legislates on new subjects. Options: (a) I-A, II-B, III-C, IV-D (b) I-C, II-D, III-A, IV-B (c) I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A (d) I-B, II-A, III-C, IV-D

Examine the role of political parties in a democracy.

Analyse how the issue of leadership succession poses a challenge to political parties in India.

Why did India adopt the multiparty system ? Explain with suitable arguments.

'Democracy leads to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens in every sphere.' Support this statement with suitable arguments.

How are democratic governments better than other forms of government? Explain.

"There is an overwhelming support for the idea of democracy all over the world." Support the statement with examples.

Study the given data carefully and answer the question that follows: Monthly income of citizens (in Rs) — Country A: I=9,500; II=10,500; III=9,800; IV=1,000; V=10,200. Country B: I=500; II=500; III=500; IV=500; V=4,800. Identify the average monthly income of citizens in 'country A'. (A) 8,200 (B) 9,000 (C) 1,000 (D) 9,020

Analyse the issues that necessitate sustainable development for the future.

"The development goals of different categories of people may differ." Evaluate the statement.

How are organized sectors different from unorganized sectors? Explain with examples.

'X' lives in a town. He cultivates flowers along with animal husbandry. The work of 'X' will fall under which sector of the economy ? (A) Primary (B) Secondary (C) Tertiary (D) Quaternary

Mr.Y from a city in India visits a rural area and finds five people working in a small agricultural farm. More than two people are not required to work in the farm and removing the other three will not affect production. How can one solve this problem of underemployment in rural areas? Explain.

Explain the difference between public and private sector of Indian economy with example.

Which one of the following is an example of organized sector activities? (a) A farmer irrigating his field. (b) A handloom weaver working in her house. (c) A headload worker carrying cement. (d) A teacher taking classes in a government school.

Person Z tries to explain how the requirement of a double coincidence of wants in a barter system limits trade and exchange. Which of the following justification do you think will be used by him/her? A. It makes trade more complicated, as each person must have what the other person wants, limiting the pool of potential trade partners. B. The barter system allows trade to be conducted more efficiently since both parties already know what they need from the transaction. C. It increases the number of exchanges because each person can trade for exactly what they want. D. The system creates value for goods by ensuring that both parties have a direct need for each other's goods.

(36.3) Explain the role of cooperative societies in increasing the income of farmers.

Mr. X has taken credit to make candles during the festive season. Choose the correct options that defines the importance of credit from the given options: i. it plays a vital and positive role in meeting his target and accelerating his income ii. the credit helps him to meet the ongoing expenses of production iii. the credit helps him complete the production on time iv. it helps him in exercising restraint and get into the habit of taking more credit (A) Only 4 (B) 3 and 4 (C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) Only 2

Explain the role of Reserve Bank of India in the Indian economy.

[Source: Loans From Cooperatives — Besides banks, the other major source of cheap credit in rural areas are the cooperative societies (or cooperatives). Members of a cooperative pool their resources for cooperation in certain areas. There are several types of cooperatives possible such as farmers cooperatives, weavers cooperatives, industrial workers cooperatives, etc. Krishak Cooperative functions in a village not very far away from Sonpur. It has 2300 farmers as members. It accepts deposits from its members. With these deposits as collateral, the Cooperative has obtained a large loan from the bank. These funds are used to provide loans to members. Once these loans are repaid, another round of lending can take place. Krishak Cooperative provides loans for the purchase of agricultural implements, loans for cultivation and agricultural trade, fishery loans, loans for construction of houses and for a variety of other expenses.] (36.1) Cooperative societies come under which source of credit ?

Explain the role of banks with regard to money which they accept from the public.

Highlight the significant three factors that have contributed to the growth of globalisation.

"New technology has helped to connect the world." Justify the statement with suitable arguments.

The result of greater foreign investment and greater foreign trade has been _______ across countries. Find the correct option from below. (A) greater bifurcation of production and markets (B) greater segregation of production and markets (C) greater differentiation of production and markets (D) greater integration of production and markets

The removal of barriers on foreign trade and investment by the Indian government has been called as: (A) Industrialisation (B) Nationalisation (C) Privatisation (D) Liberalisation