Central Board of Secondary Education
Practice Question Paper — not an official CBSE document
Subject Code 087 · Set 2 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. Write three points from Forest and Wildlife Resources in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start
NoteWrite three points from Forest and Wildlife Resources 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. Road, rail, air, waterways
NoteRoad, rail, air, waterways. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
A. Dignity and freedom
NoteDignity and freedom. 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.
D. 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 Manufacturing Industries
NoteMix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Manufacturing Industries. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
B. Functions: policies, leaders, opposition
NoteFunctions: policies, leaders, opposition. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
A. Globalisation and the Indian Economy is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 10 Social Science
NoteGlobalisation and the Indian Economy is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 10 Social Science. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
D. 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. Women’s political representation
NoteWomen’s political representation. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
C. SHGs
NoteSHGs. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
B. 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.
A. Write three points from Agriculture in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start
NoteWrite three points from Agriculture 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.
C. Two or more levels of government
NoteTwo or more levels of government. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
C. NREGA as employment idea in the chapter
NoteNREGA as employment idea in the chapter. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
C. 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.
B. 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.
B. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Power-sharing
NoteMix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Power-sharing. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
B. HDI used by UNDP as in the chapter
NoteHDI used by UNDP as in the chapter. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
Very Short Answer · Q21–24 · 2 marks each · 8 marks
1. Nationalism in India is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 10 Social Science.
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. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
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. Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
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. Economic growth is not always fastest in democracies.
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
Nationalism could also exclude minorities. 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.
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers. 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.
Write three points from Manufacturing Industries in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start. 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
Parties contest elections. 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 pointsRead 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.
OR
WTO. 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 pointsIf 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.
Long Answer · Q30–33 · 5 marks each · 20 marks
Textbook first — Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions. 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.
Diagrams — If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures. 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
Practice — Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Gender, Religion and Caste. 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 pointsDevelopment — Development 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.
OR
Money and Credit — Formal vs informal credit. 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 pointsExamples — 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.
Case-based · Q34–36 · 4 marks each · 12 marks
(i) The Age of Industrialisation.
(ii) The Age of Industrialisation is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 10 Social Science.
(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) Examples.
(ii) CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
(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) Accuracy.
(ii) Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
(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.
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