Top 30+ CBSE Class 10 Social Science MCQs for Board Exam 2024 with Answers, Download PDF Here

CBSE Board Class 10 Social Science MCQs (With Answers) 2024: The CBSE Class 10 Social Science board exam 2023–24 is scheduled to be conducted on March 7, 2024. At this stage of exam preparation, it is crucial for students to revise all chapters of social science thoroughly and practice a good number of social science multiple-choice questions to assess their level of preparation.

In this article, we have provided the top 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in social science for CBSE Class 10 students. These questions are created in accordance with the latest CBSE Social Science syllabus for 2023–2024, previous year question papers, and sample papers. Through practicing these MCQs, students can evaluate their level of preparation and develop an efficient time management strategy for the final exam day.

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Paper: Highlights

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam Pattern and Marking scheme 2024

Students must check the CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme before they appear for the CBSE Board Exam 2024 since it will help them in developing an efficient exam preparation strategy, assist them in their study plan. As per the latest CBSE Class 10 Exam Pattern 2023-24, the structure of the Social Science question paper will be as follows:

• The question paper comprises Six Sections – A, B, C, D, E and F. There are 37 questions in the Question paper. All questions are compulsory.
• Section A – From questions 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
• Section B – Question no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 40 words.
• Section C contains Q.25to Q.29 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words
• Section D – Question no. 30 to 33 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words.
• Section-E - Questions no from 34 to 36 are case based questions with three sub-questions and are of 4 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 100 words.
• Section F – Question no. 37 is map based, carrying 5 marks with two parts, 37a from History (2 marks) and 37b from Geography (3 marks).
• There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in a few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions has to be attempted.

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Top 30 MCQs

Q. The process of integration between different countries is known as:

A. Competition 

B. Privatization 

C. Globalization 

D. Liberalization

 Answer. (C) Globalization

Q. Which one of the following is an example of Ferrous Metal?

A. Copper

B. Tin 

C. Bauxite

D. Nickel

Answer. (D) Nickel

Q. Which one of the following sectors contribute highest in the GDP of India?

A. Primary

B. Secondary 

C. Tertiary 

D. Quaternary

Answer. (C) Tertiary

Q. When power is shared among different organs of the government,it is referred to     as:

A. Horizontal distribution of power

B. Vertical distribution of power

C. Federal distribution of power

D. None of the above

 Answer. (A) Horizontal distribution of power

Q. What was the outcome of the Bretton Woods Conference? It led to the establishment of:

A. ILO (International Labour Organization)

B. International Monetary Fund

C. UNESCO

D. FAO

Answer. (B) International Monetary Fund

Q. The Civil Code of 1804 in France is usually known as:

A. The French Revolutionary Code 

B. Napoleonic Code

C. European Imperial Code

D. The French Civil Code

Answer: (B) Napoleonic Code

Q. Who was the architect of unification of Germany?

A. Victor Emmanuel II

B. Otto Von Bismarck 

C. Count Cavour 

D. Kaiser William I of Prussia

Answer: (B) Otto Von Bismarck

Q. Which one of the following is responsible for sheet erosion?

A. Water 

B. Wind 

C. Glacier 

D. Underground Water

Answer. (A) Water

Q. Which one of the following is the main cause of land degradation in Madhya Pradesh?

A. Mining 

B. Overgrazing 

C. Deforestation 

D. Over Irrigation

 Answer. (B) Overgrazing

Q. Forest and wastelands belonging to both private individuals and government are known as:

A. Sacred groves 

B. Protected forest

C. Reserved forests 

D. Unclassed forests

Answer. (D) Unclassed forests

Q. In which of the following states is Bandhavgarh National Park located?

A. Kerala

B. Gujarat 

C. Assam 

D. Madhya Pradesh 

Answer: (D) Madhya Pradesh

Q. In which year ‘Project Tiger’ was launched? 

A. 1951 

B. 1973 

C. 1993 

D. 2009

Answer. (B) 1973

Q. Which one is considered as Primary Producers in an ecological system?

A. Humans

B. Forest 

C. Animals 

D. Sun

Answer. (B) Forest

Q. Periyar tiger reserve is located in which state?

A. Chhattisgarh

B. Kerala 

C. Tamil Nadu 

D. West Bengal

Answer.(B) Kerala

Q. Bhakra Nangal river valley project is made on the river.

A. Ravi-Chenab

B. Sutlej-Beas  

C. Ganga 

D. Son

Answer. (B) Sutlej- Beas

Q. The Indian Wildlife protection Act was implemented in: 

A. 1971

B. 1972

C. 1970

D. 1974

Answer: (C) 1972

Q. Which one of the following is not correct?
A. Rajasthan - Rana Pratap Sagar 
B. Uttarakhand - Tehri
C. Karnataka -Salaulim 
D. Odisha – Hirakud
Answer. (C) Karnataka -Salaulim 

Q. Jawaharlal Nehru proudly declared the dam as the: 
A. Future of India 
B. Saviours of India Tem
C. Temples of modern India
D. Complexes of India

Answer. (C) Temples of modern India

Q. What is Primitive Subsistence Farming known as in North-Eastern states like Assam, Meghalaya,
Mizoram and Nagaland?
A. Penda 
B. Jhumming 
C. Milpa
D. None of the above

Answer. (B) Jhumming 

Q. Industrial locations are influenced by availability of: 
A. Raw material
B. Market 
C. Labour 
D. All of these
Ans: (D) All of these.

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Also Check: CBSE Topper Answer Sheet Class 10 Social Science

Important Study Material for CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam 2024

Here, we have provided some links to CBSE Class 10 Social Science Study materials for the upcoming CBSE Social Science Board Exam 2024. Students can refer to them for better performance in the board exams.

• CBSE Class 10 Social Science Syllabus for 2023-2024
• CBSE Class 10 Social Science Deleted Syllabus 2023-2024
• NCERT Books for Class 10 Social Science PDF: Download Revised Books in English & Hindi
• NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Social Science
• CBSE Class 10 SST Sample Paper for Board Exam 2024 

Students appearing for the CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam can also solve previous year question papers and latest sample papers to overcome the exam fear and boost their confidence.

Also Check: CBSE Date Sheet 2024: Download Class 10 Revised Schedule in PDF