Central Board of Secondary Education
Practice Question Paper — not an official CBSE document
Subject Code 087 · Set 1 of 3
Practice questions aligned to NCERT topics used in CBSE classrooms. These are original exam-oriented questions for revision — not official CBSE board papers and not a guarantee of any exam question. Always match the textbook issued by your school and the latest PDFs on ncert.nic.in and cbseacademic.nic.in.
Multiple Choice · Q1–20 · 1 mark each · 20 marks
B. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
NoteRead the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
C. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
NoteIf the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
D. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Resources and Development
NoteMix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Resources and Development. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
C. Cotton textile, iron and steel as remaining portions
NoteCotton textile, iron and steel as remaining portions. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
C. Political Parties is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 10 Social Science
NotePolitical Parties is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 10 Social Science. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
A. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter
NoteCBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
C. Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names
NoteUse the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
C. Conventional vs non-conventional energy
NoteConventional vs non-conventional energy. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
A. Universal adult franchise
NoteUniversal adult franchise. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
C. Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers
NoteEvery chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
C. Write three points from The Age of Industrialisation in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start
NoteWrite three points from The Age of Industrialisation in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
D. Subsistence vs commercial
NoteSubsistence vs commercial. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
C. Language policy
NoteLanguage policy. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
D. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
NoteRead the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
C. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
NoteIf the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
C. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Water Resources
NoteMix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Water Resources. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
B. Horizontal and vertical power-sharing
NoteHorizontal and vertical power-sharing. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
A. Development is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 10 Social Science
NoteDevelopment is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 10 Social Science. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
B. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter
NoteCBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
A. Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names
NoteUse the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
Very Short Answer · Q21–24 · 2 marks each · 8 marks
1. Golden Quadrilateral in outline.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
1. Democracy is a better form than dictatorship on several outcomes.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
1. Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
1. Write three points from Resources and Development in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
Short Answer · Q25–29 · 3 marks each · 15 marks
Agro-based vs mineral-based. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
NoteThree-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
Challenges: lack of internal democracy, money and muscle, dynastic. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
NoteThree-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
NoteThree-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
OR
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
NoteThree-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
OR — marking pointsRainwater harvesting. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
OR
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Minerals and Energy Resources. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
NoteThree-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
OR — marking pointsPower-sharing is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 10 Social Science. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Long Answer · Q30–33 · 5 marks each · 20 marks
Gender, Religion and Caste — Communalism vs secularism. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
NoteLong answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
Money and Credit — Money and Credit is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 10 Social Science. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
NoteLong answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
OR
Examples — CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
NoteLong answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
OR — marking pointsForest and Wildlife Resources — Reserved, protected, unclassed forests as in the lesson. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
OR
Accuracy — Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
NoteLong answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
OR — marking pointsLifelines of National Economy — Confirm whether theory is map-only in your year’s SQP. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Case-based · Q34–36 · 4 marks each · 12 marks
(i) Federalism.
(ii) Union, State, Concurrent lists.
(iii) Apply it in a school experiment, a labelled diagram, or a situation described in the NCERT chapter.
Case-based items recycle a short story. Pull the fact out first, then apply it. This is original practice in CBSE case style — not a copied board paper.
(i) Sectors of the Indian Economy.
(ii) Tertiary has grown.
(iii) Apply it in a school experiment, a labelled diagram, or a situation described in the NCERT chapter.
Case-based items recycle a short story. Pull the fact out first, then apply it. This is original practice in CBSE case style — not a copied board paper.
(i) Keywords.
(ii) Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
(iii) Apply it in a school experiment, a labelled diagram, or a situation described in the NCERT chapter.
Case-based items recycle a short story. Pull the fact out first, then apply it. This is original practice in CBSE case style — not a copied board paper.
Map skill · Q37 · 5 marks (History 2 + Geography 3) · 5 marks
Label neatly with arrows. History 2 + Geography 3 = 5. Download the official map list from cbseacademic.nic.in for the exact places of this board year.
NoteMap questions are marked for correct location and spelling. Practice on a blank India outline, then check the official list.
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No. The layout (sections, question numbers, marks and time) follows the 2025-26 sample paper. The questions are original GKSchools practice.
MCQ, assertion–reason and reading MCQ parts are auto-scored when you submit. Written answers are for self-check against the key.
Download it from CBSE Academic: https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/SQP/ClassX_2025_26/SocialScience-SQP.pdf
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