CBSE Class 10 Social Science Pre-Board Sample Paper 2026-27 with Solutions

Particulars

Details

Class

10

Subject

Social Science

Subject Code

087

Academic Session

2026-27

Theory Marks

80

Internal Assessment

20

Total Questions

38

Duration

3 Hours

Total Sections

4

Section

Subject

Marks

Section A

History

20

Section B

Geography

20

Section C

Political Science

20

Section D

Economics

20

Total

Social Science

80

Question Type

Marks

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1 mark each

Very Short Answer Questions

2 marks each

Short Answer Questions

3 marks each

Long Answer Questions

5 marks each

Case-Based Questions

4 marks each

Map-Based Questions

5 marks in total

Q1. Which of the following personalities played an important role in the unification of Germany? (1 Mark)

A. Giuseppe Mazzini
B. Otto von Bismarck
C. Napoleon Bonaparte
D. Metternich

Q2. Which movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920? (1 Mark)

A. Civil Disobedience Movement
B. Quit India Movement
C. Non-Cooperation Movement
D. Khilafat Movement

Q3. Which of the following was the main objective of the Rowlatt Act of 1919? (1 Mark)

A. To promote Indian industries

B. To allow detention without trial

C. To introduce provincial autonomy

D. To provide voting rights to women

Q4. Arrange the following events in chronological order. (1 Mark)

I. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

II. Dandi March

III. Formation of the Swaraj Party

IV. Non-Cooperation Movement

A. I, IV, III, II
B. IV, I, II, III
C. I, III, IV, II
D. III, I, IV, II

Q5. Explain any two features of the Napoleonic Code of 1804. (2 Marks)

Q6. Explain any three ways in which culture, literature and folk traditions helped develop nationalism in Europe. (3 Marks)

OR

Explain the role of Giuseppe Mazzini in the development of nationalist feelings in Italy.

Q7. Explain the major causes behind the launch of the Civil Disobedience Movement in India. Also discuss the participation of different social groups in the movement. (5 Marks)

OR

Analyse the reasons behind the withdrawal of the Non-Cooperation Movement and explain its impact on the Indian freedom struggle.

Q8. Read the passage and answer the following questions. (4 Marks)

Print culture played an important role in spreading new ideas across Europe and India. The invention of the printing press made books, newspapers and pamphlets more accessible to ordinary people. It encouraged public discussions on religion, politics and social reforms. In India, newspapers and printed literature helped people become aware of colonial policies and social inequalities. Print also provided a platform for reformers and nationalists to express their views.

8.1. Who invented the printing press in Europe? (1 Mark)

8.2. Name the newspaper published by James Augustus Hickey in 1780. (1 Mark)

8.3. Explain two ways in which print culture contributed to the growth of nationalism in India. (2 Marks)

Q9. Map-Based Question (2 Marks)

On the outline political map of India, locate and label the following:

A. The place where the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place in 1919.

B. The place where Mahatma Gandhi organised the Indigo Peasants' Satyagraha in 1917.

Q10. Which of the following is a renewable resource? (1 Mark)

A. Coal
B. Petroleum
C. Solar energy
D. Natural gas

Q11. Which soil is most suitable for the cultivation of cotton? (1 Mark)

A. Laterite soil
B. Black soil
C. Arid soil
D. Mountain soil

Q12. Which state is one of the leading producers of bauxite in India? (1 Mark)

A. Odisha
B. Punjab
C. Haryana
D. Uttar Pradesh

Q13. Which of the following is a major kharif crop? (1 Mark)

A. Wheat
B. Mustard
C. Gram
D. Rice

Q14. Which of the following is an important objective of resource planning? (1 Mark)

A. Increasing resource wastage
B. Promoting sustainable development
C. Encouraging unequal distribution
D. Reducing agricultural production

Q15. Assertion and Reason Question (1 Mark)

Assertion (A): Manufacturing industries play an important role in the economic development of a country.

Reason (R): Manufacturing industries help modernise agriculture, generate employment and increase national income.

Choose the correct option:

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.

Q16. Suggest any two methods of conserving water resources in India. (2 Marks)

Q17. Explain any five factors that influence the location of industries in India. (5 Marks)

OR

Describe the geographical conditions required for the cultivation of rice and wheat in India.

Q18. Read the passage and answer the following questions. (4 Marks)

Forests are important natural resources that maintain ecological balance and support biodiversity. However, deforestation, commercial exploitation and increasing human activities have put pressure on forest resources. Several communities in India have actively participated in forest conservation movements. The Chipko Movement in the Himalayan region is an important example of community participation in protecting forests. Sustainable forest management requires cooperation between local communities and government authorities.

18.1. What is the main objective of forest conservation? (1 Mark)

18.2. Name the movement associated with villagers hugging trees to prevent deforestation. (1 Mark)

18.3. Explain two ways in which local communities can contribute to forest conservation. (2 Marks)

Q19. Map-Based Question (3 Marks)

On the outline political map of India, locate and label the following:

I. Identify and locate any one of the following dams:

A. Sardar Sarovar Dam

OR

B. Bhakra Nangal Dam

II. Locate and label any two of the following:

A. Mumbai - Cotton textile industry

B. Jamshedpur - Iron and steel plant

C. Chennai - Meenambakkam International Airport

Q20. Assertion and Reason Question (1 Mark)

Assertion (A): Power sharing is an important feature of democracy.

Reason (R): Power sharing reduces the possibility of conflict between different social groups.

Choose the correct option:

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.

Q21. Which of the following countries adopted power-sharing arrangements between different linguistic communities? (1 Mark)

A. Sri Lanka
B. Belgium
C. Myanmar
D. Pakistan

Q22. Which of the following is an essential feature of federalism? (1 Mark)

A. Power is concentrated in one government.

B. There is only one level of government.

C. Power is divided between different levels of government.

D. State governments have no independent authority.

Q23. What is the main function of an opposition party in a democracy? (1 Mark)

A. To abolish elections
B. To question and monitor the government
C. To control the judiciary
D. To restrict public participation

Q24. Explain any two reasons why power sharing is desirable in a democratic country. (2 Marks)

Q25. Mention any two differences between a unitary and a federal form of government. (2 Marks)

Q26. Explain any three major challenges faced by political parties in India. (3 Marks)

Q27. Explain any five features of federalism in India. (5 Marks)

OR

Describe any five major functions performed by political parties in a democratic country.

Q28. Read the passage and answer the following questions. (4 Marks)

Political parties are an essential part of a democratic system. They contest elections, present policies and programmes, form governments and represent the interests of citizens. Political parties also act as a link between the people and the government. They raise public issues, influence policy decisions and provide alternatives to the ruling party. A healthy opposition is important for ensuring accountability and transparency in governance.

28.1. Why are political parties important in a democracy? (1 Mark)

28.2. Explain any two functions performed by political parties. (2 Marks)

28.3. Why is an opposition party necessary in a democratic system? (1 Mark)

Q29. Which of the following is an important indicator of economic development? (1 Mark)

A. Per capita income
B. Population size alone
C. Geographical area
D. Number of political parties

Q30. Which of the following activities belongs to the primary sector? (1 Mark)

A. Banking
B. Agriculture
C. Transportation
D. Manufacturing

Q31. Which institution supervises the functioning of formal sources of credit in India? (1 Mark)

A. State Bank of India
B. Reserve Bank of India
C. Ministry of Commerce
D. NITI Aayog

Q32. Which of the following is an example of the tertiary sector? (1 Mark)

A. Fishing
B. Mining
C. Banking
D. Agriculture

Q33. What is the main function of money in an economy? (1 Mark)

A. To increase unemployment
B. To act as a medium of exchange
C. To reduce production
D. To control population

Q34. Assertion and Reason Question (1 Mark)

Assertion (A): Globalisation has increased the interconnection between different countries.

Reason (R): Multinational companies invest and conduct business activities across national boundaries.

Choose the correct option:

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.

Q35. Explain any three differences between the organised and unorganised sectors of the economy. (3 Marks)

Q36. Why is formal credit considered better than informal credit? Explain any three reasons. (3 Marks)

Q37. Explain how globalisation has created opportunities for consumers and producers in India. (3 Marks)

Q38. Study the following table and answer the questions.

A. Which state appears to have the highest level of human development based on the given indicators? (1 Mark)

B. Explain any two reasons supporting your answer. (2 Marks)

C. Why should development be assessed using indicators other than income? (2 Marks)

OR

Why is per capita income not sufficient to measure the development of a country? Explain the importance of health, education and other non-income indicators in assessing development.

Question

Correct Answer

Answer

Q1

B

Otto von Bismarck

Q2

C

Non-Cooperation Movement

Q3

B

To allow detention without trial

Q4

A

I, IV, III, II

Question

Correct Answer

Answer

Q10

C

Solar energy

Q11

B

Black soil

Q12

A

Odisha

Q13

D

Rice

Q14

B

Promoting sustainable development

Q15

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Question

Correct Answer

Answer

Q20

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Q21

B

Belgium

Q22

C

Power is divided between different levels of government.

Q23

B

To question and monitor the government

Question

Correct Answer

Answer

Q29

A

Per capita income

Q30

B

Agriculture

Q31

B

Reserve Bank of India

Q32

C

Banking

Q33

B

To act as a medium of exchange

Q34

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Units

Chapters / Components

Marks

History (India & the Contemporary World - II)

Nationalism, Industrialisation, Print Culture, etc.

18 + 2 (Map)

Geography (Contemporary India - II)

Resources, Agriculture, Industries, etc.

17 + 3 (Map)

Political Science (Democratic Politics - II)

Power Sharing, Federalism, Political Parties, etc.

20

Economics (Understanding Economic Development)

Development, Sectors, Globalisation, etc.

20

Total

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80 Marks

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