Class 10th CBSE Social Science All MCQ PYQ
Q1. Which region became part of unified Italy in 1866?
Options:
(A) Sardinia-Piedmont
(B) Venetia
(C) Sicily
(D) Papal State
Solution: In 1866, after the Austro-Prussian War, Italy got Venetia from Austria.
Answer: (B) Venetia
Q2. Reasons for migration from Europe to America till 19th century
I. Poverty and hunger
II. Slaves for sale
III. Wide spread of diseases
IV. Religious Conflicts and Persecution
Options:
(A) Only I, II and III
(B) Only II, III and IV
(C) Only I, III and IV
(D) Only I, II and IV
Solution: Correct reasons were poverty & hunger, diseases, and religious conflicts. Slaves for sale was not a reason for European migration.
Answer: (C) Only I, III and IV
Q3. The author of the book "Bool of Marvels" is
Options:
(A) Marco Polo
(B) Columbus
(C) Vasco da Gama
(D) Alfred Crosby
Solution: As per marking scheme, answer is Marco Polo (marks awarded to all due to option issue).
Answer: (A) Marco Polo
Q4. Advantage of 15th century print culture
Options:
(A) Easier access to rare manuscripts
(B) Reduced need for libraries
(C) Increase in copying text by hand
(D) Increased speed and accuracy of print
Solution: Printing press increased speed and accuracy of printing.
Answer: (D)
Q5. Arrange forest categories largest to smallest
Options:
(A) III, II, I
(B) I, II, III
(C) II, III, I
(D) III, I, II
Solution: Reserved > Protected > Unclassed
Answer: (B)
Q6. 'Sariska Tiger Reserve' is located in which of one of the following states ?
Options:
(A) Madhya Pradesh
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) Maharashtra
Answer: (B) State - Rajasthan, District - Alwar
Q7. Match Column I (Dam) with Column II (River):
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
Solution:
Hirakud → Mahanadi
Gandhi Sagar → Chambal
Nagarjuna Sagar → Krishna
Mettur → Kaveri
Answer: (C)
Q8. Choose the correct option regarding major states involved in the Krishna–Godavari issue:
Options:
(A) Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu
(B) Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
(C) Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
(D) Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
Solution: The Krishna–Godavari water dispute involved Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Answer: (B)
Q9. Imagine you are travelling from Delhi to Chandigarh in January. Which crop will you notice prominently?
Options:
(A) Paddy
(B) Maize
(C) Wheat
(D) Jowar
Solution: Wheat is a Rabi crop grown during winter (January).
Answer: (C) Wheat
Q10. Assertion (A): Minerals are an indispensable part of our lives.
Reason (R): All living things need minerals.
Options:
(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
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true
Solution: Both statements are correct and Reason explains Assertion.
Answer: (A)
Q11. Match Column I (Minerals) with Column II (Major Mines):
a. Iron ore
b. Mica
c. Bauxite
d. Coal
i. Gaya
ii. Singrauli
iii. Chandrapur
iv. Maikala
Options:
(A) a-iii, b-i, c-iv, d-ii
(B) a-iii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv
(C) a-ii, b-iii, c-i, d-iv
(D) a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i
Solution:
Iron ore → Chandrapur (Maharashtra)
Mica → Gaya (Bihar)
Bauxite → Maikala (Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh)
Coal → Singrauli (Madhya Pradesh)
Answer: (A)
Q12. Belgium solved its problem of majoritarianism by strengthening which type of government?
Options:
(A) Unitary
(B) Presidential
(C) Federal
(D) Parliamentary
Solution: Belgium adopted a Federal system to solve the issue.
Answer: (C)
Q13. Choose the correctly matched pair:
Options:
(A) Canada – Unitary
(B) Bolivia – Federal
(C) Australia – Unitary
(D) Spain – Federal
Solution: Spain follows a federal structure.
Answer: (D)
Q14. Which are the main components of a political party?
I. Leaders
II. Active members
III. Followers
IV. Pressure groups
Options:
(A) Only I, II and III
(B) Only II, III and IV
(C) Only I, III and IV
(D) Only I, II and IV
Solution: Political party consists of leaders, active members and followers.
Answer: (A)
Q15. Among the given countries, which has the highest HDI (Human Development Index) rank?
India – 130
Myanmar – 148
Nepal – 149
Pakistan – 150
Options:
(A) Pakistan
(B) India
(C) Nepal
(D) Myanmar
Solution: Lower rank number means better HDI. India (130) is highest among given.
Answer: (B)
Q16. 'X' lives in a town. He cultivates flowers along with animal husbandry. The work of 'X' will fall under which sector of the economy?
Options:
(A) Primary
(B) Secondary
(C) Tertiary
(D) Quaternary
Solution: Correct answer as per marking scheme is Primary.
Answer: (A)
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Q18. Why does it become difficult for farmers in rural areas to take loans from government banks?
I. Lack of collateral
II. Complicated procedure
III. Higher cost of borrowing
IV. Lack of awareness
Options:
(A) Only I, II and III
(B) Only II, III and IV
(C) Only I, II and IV
(D) Only I, III and IV
Solution: Farmers face difficulty due to lack of collateral, complicated procedures and lack of awareness.
Answer: (C)
Q19. Which groups in urban India depend on informal sources for credit?
Options:
(A) Poor households
(B) Households with few assets
(C) Both poor households and households with few assets
(D) Both well-off households and households with few assets
Solution: Poor households and those with few assets depend on informal sources.
Answer: (C)
Q20.
Statement I: Rapid improvement in technology has been one major factor to stimulate the globalisation process.
Statement II: This has made much faster delivery of goods across long distances possible at lower costs.
Options:
(A) Both correct & II explains I
(B) Both correct but II not explanation
(C) I correct, II incorrect
(D) I incorrect, II correct
Solution: Technology reduced cost and increased speed, promoting globalisation.
Answer: (A)
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