AP SSC Model Paper 2027 Social Studies - Model Paper 2 (English Medium)

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AP SSC Model Paper
2027 Social Studies -
Model Paper 2
(English Medium)
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AP Class 10 2027 Sample Paper Social Studies

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BLUE PRINT & MODEL PAPERS OF SSC PUBLIC
EXAMINATIONS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2026-27

BY THE DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT EXAMINATIONS
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Time: 3 Hours 15 Minutes Max. Marks: 100

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3) Question paper consists of 4 sections and 33 questions.
4) Internal choice is available in section IV only.
5) All answers shall be written neatly and legibly.

SECTION-I (12 x 1 =12)
2) Each question carries 1 mark.

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D) La Talia
5. Which food crop introduced from the Americas became very important in Ireland?

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7. The division of powers between the Central Government and the State
Governments is called………
8. Which independent institution conducts panchayat and municipal elections in a
state?
9. What is the election symbol of the Bahujan Samaj Party?
10. Name the state with highest literacy rate.
11. The main aim of MNCs is to:
A) provide more employment
B) help the developing nations
C) earn greater profits
D) work for the welfare of employees
12. Arrange the following countries from west to east.
Countries: China, USA, Iran, India.

SECTION-II (8 x 2 = 16)
2) Each question carries 2 marks.

13. Give two examples each for mineral based and consumer industries.
14. What steps can be taken to control soil erosion in the hilly areas?
15. Mention the consequences of the scrapping of the Corn Laws in Britain.
16. What did the spread of print culture in nineteenth century India mean to women?
17. Mention any two subjects each from the State List and the Union List.
18. How far is India secular today, in your opinion?
19. Analyse the statement: ‘Globalisation has created both opportunities and problems in
India’.
20. Design two slogans to encourage Indian producers to compete in the global market.

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SECTION-III (8 x 4 = 32)

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21. How have human activities affected the depletion of flora and fauna? Explain.

22. Should we gradually shift to non-conventional energy resources? Give two reasons.

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26. Democracy alone cannot solve all socio- economic, and political problems. Explain

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28. Why do we use averages? Are there any limitations to their use?

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SECTION-IV (5 X 8 = 40)
2) Each question carries 8 marks.
3) Each question has internal choice.
4) In question No.33 both A and B (India map and world map) should be answered separately.

29. A) Describe how rainwater harvesting in semi-arid regions of Rajasthan is carried out.
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B) Explain about one important beverage crop and the geographical conditions required for its
growth.

30. A) Gandhiji withdrew the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1922 after the Chauri Chaura
incident. How far do you think this decision was justified?
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B) Imagine that you were a citizen of India during the British rule. Write a letter to your
friend explaining how the print culture assisted the growth of nationalism.

31. A) Analyse the graph and draw a suitable conclusion.

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B) Cheap and affordable credit is crucial for the country’s development.
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33. A) Locate the following in the given outline map of India:
1. Punjab
2.Kanyakumari
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4.Mumbai
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6.Spain
7.Pacific Ocean
8.Australia

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