Karnataka SSLC Model Question Paper 2027 for Social Science (Paper 2, English Medium)

FOR KARNATAKA CLASS 10 PREPARATION

Karnataka SSLC Model
Question Paper 2027 for
Social Science (Paper 2,
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. 8X1=8

1. The ‘Navaratri festival’ of Mysore was started in Srirangapatna by

{A} Jayachamaraja Wodeyar

(B) Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV

(C) Raja Wodeyar

(D) Chamarajendra Wodeyar X

2. During the cold war India decided not to join any power bloc. This policy is known as

{A} Policy of imperialism

(B) Blue water policy

(C) Apartheid policy

(D) Policy of non-alignment

3. The headquarters of the W.H>O is in

{A} Paris

(B) New York

(C) Geneva

(D) Washington

4. The agitation against Kaiga Nuclear power project was started. Because,

(A) To protect marine life

(B) To stop the construction of reservoir

(C) To protect the evergreen forest of surrounding area

(D) To check the construction of thermal power plant

5. Vishruth is a student of Karnataka Public School. The type of bank account is most suitable for
him to open

(A) Savings bank account

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6. The eastern parts of Western Ghats receive less rainfall than the western parts. Because,

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7. The programme implemented to organize rural poor women and make them economically self-
reliant is

(A) Sandhya Suraksha scheme

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transport for her to reach London is

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9. Why did the British government constitute Peel commission?

10. How did the second world war pave the way for the beginning of cold war.?

11. Why is the security council of United Nations called cabinet of United Nations?

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13. In which state was Narmada Bachavo Andolan launched?

14. Who was the first chairmen of ISRO?

15. Give two examples for the social services that come under the central planned expenditure.

16. Mention the main objective of establishing District industrial centers.

III. Answer the following questions in about Two to Four sentences or points each: 8 X 2 = 16

17. Which are the three stages of civil service examinations?
OR
Which are the principal organs of the United Nations?
18. Explain the causes for female foeticide.
OR
Explain the measures to be taken to eradicate untouchability.
19. Mention the difference between pre-harvest technology and post-harvest technology.

20. Name any four rights offered by consumer protection act of India.

21. The policy of Subsidiary Alliance weakened the native rulers. How?

22. Explain the objectives for construction of Tungabhadra river valley project.

23. What are the difference between Kharif and Rabi crops season?

24. The unification of Jammu and Kashmir with India is unique compared to that of other
provinces. Justify

IV. Answer the following questions in Six sentences or points each: 9 X 3 = 27

25. The battle of Buxar helped the British to gain complete control over Bengal. Justify.
OR
Government of India act of 1935 acted as the base for the formation of Indian constitution.
Justify.
26. Forests are very useful resources for us and environment. Analize.
OR
Analize the uses of communication.
27. Decentralization of power upholds the ‘Grama Swarajya’ concept of Mahatma Gandhiji.
Illustrate.
OR
Apart from taxes the Central government generates revenue from non-tax sources. Illustrate.
28. What are the financial services offered by Post offices?
OR
What are the characteristics of entrepreneurship?
29. The role of Satya Shodhaka samaj in reforming the Indian society is ever remembered.
Substantiate.

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32. How are the Organized sector workers different from Unorganized sector workers?

33. Mention the effects of cyclones.

V. Answer the following questions in about Eight sentences or points each: 4 X 4 = 16

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36. Explain the contributions of Nehru as a Prime minister of India

37. Explain the problems caused by population explosion.

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What are the main objectives of multipurpose river valley projects?

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What are the advantages of Himalayan mountains?

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