Karnataka SSLC Model Question Paper 2027 for Social Science (Paper 1, English Medium)

FOR KARNATAKA CLASS 10 PREPARATION

Karnataka SSLC Model
Question Paper 2027 for
Social Science (Paper 1,
English Medium)
EXAM YEAR TYPE SUBJECT

Karnataka Class 10 2027 Sample Paper Social Science

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1. This Question Paper consists of 38 questions.

2. Follow the instructions given for questions.

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I. Four choices are given for each of the following questions or incomplete statements. Only one of
them is correct or the most appropriate. Choose the correct answer and write the complete answer
along with its letter of alphabet. 8×1=8
1. The Treaty that ended the First Anglo-Mysore War was
A) The treaty of Mangalore

B) The treaty of Srirangapattana

C) Salbai Agreement

D) The treaty of Madras

2. In 1917 the Socialist revolution took place in
A) Russia
B) Japan
C) Britain
D) France

3. The headquarters of the United Nations is located in
A) The Hague
B) Geneva
C) Washington
D) New York
4. The article of our Constitution which prohibits the practice of untouchability
A) Article 24
B) Article 42
C) Article 17
D) Article 30
5. Jyotirao Phule started anti untouchability movement in
A) Karnataka
B) Maharashtra
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Kerala
6. The rain fall which occurs in Karnataka due to the local temperature and convectional currents
during the months of April and May is
A) Andhis
B) Kala Baisakhi
C) Coffee Blossoms
D) Mango Showers

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C) Company tax

D) Stamp duty

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II. Answer the following questions in a sentence each: 8×1=8
9. What is meant by Mahal in Mahalwari system?

10. Why did Adolf Hitler organise an outfit called Brown Shirts?
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13. Why did the Government of India construct a new port at Navasheva?

14. Government of India has established Software Technology Parks. Why?

15. Name any one scheme implemented by the Government to provide houses for shelter less

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16. From which French word is the term entrepreneur originated?
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Explain the objectives of Food and Agriculture Organization.

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18. What are the reasons for child marriage?

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How is Social stratification formed?

19. Make a list of the princely states that were annexed by the British through the policy of subsidiary

alliance.

20. How was Junagadh merged into Indian Union?

21. Explain briefly the Hirakud river valley project.

22. Although both Sugarcane and Tobacco are commercial crops, there is a difference in the

geographical factors required for their cultivation. Justify.

23. What are the objectives of NITI Ayog?
24. Explain the rights given by John F. Kennedy to the consumers of USA.
IV. Answer the following questions in about Six sentences or points each: 9×3=27

25. Explain the struggle of Marthanda Varma against the Dutch.

OR

Explain the effects of British education System in India.

26. What are the methods of conservation of forests?

OR

What are the uses of GPS technology?

27. Explain the role of Women self-help groups in women empowerment.

OR

Explain the importance of Public finance.

28. What are the functions of banks?

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What are the characteristics of Entrepreneurs?

29. Analyse the objectives of Brahma Samaj.

30. What were the economic causes for the First war of Indian independence?

31. Explain the fundamental principles of India's foreign policy.

32. How is unemployment a serious social problem?

33. What are the effects of cyclones?

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Analyse the role of Dayanand Saraswati in reforming Indian society.
35. How is Black soil different from Red soil?

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37. Explain athe measures taken to eradicate gender discrimination in India.

VI. 38. Mark any five of the following in the outline map of India provided to you. 5×1=5

A. Indira Point
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D. Kempe Gowda international airport
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F. Kosi River Valley Project
G. Utkala Coast
H. Kochi
I. Kanyakumari
J. Bhadravati

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