Karnataka SSLC Model Question Paper 2027 for Social Science (Paper 4, English Medium)

FOR KARNATAKA CLASS 10 PREPARATION

Karnataka SSLC Model
Question Paper 2027 for
Social Science (Paper 4,
English Medium)
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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. Wellesley established the fort William college in Calcutta because,
{A} To provide English education
(B) To improve higher education
(C) To improve technical education
(D) To provide education for aspirants of civil services
2. The group of countries which formed the ‘Triple entente’ during the first world war
{A} Germany, Austria, Hungary
(B) Britain, France, Russia.
(C) Germany, Japan, France
(D) Britain, Austria, Russia
3. W.T.O is known as the “Third economic pillar of the world trade and commerce” Because
{A} It establish the religious harmony among the countries
(B) It promotes the cultural ties between the countries
(C) It helps the countries to solve the difficulties owing to free trade
(D) It helps the countries to solve the border disputes
4. The statement ‘Truly the whole mankind is one’ was stated by
(A) Ranna
(B) Ponna
(C) Pampa
(D) Janna
5. Silent Valley Movement was launched because
(A) In order to stop the construction of Dam
(B) In order to solve the water disputes between the state
(C) In order to protect political harmony
(D) In order to stop the mining in Kerala
6. The first country to land on the lunar south pole is
(A) India
(B) Soviet Russia
(C) United states of America
(D) England
7. The example for direct tax among the following is
(A) Foreign travel tax

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(A) Entrepreneur
(B) Trader
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10. Why was the League of Nations established after the first World War?
11. Where is the headquarters of the SAARC located?
12. Who are the main leaders of Chipko Movement?
13. Tropical Cyclones frequently occur in Bay of Bengal during the retreating Monsoon season,
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17. What are the types of recruitment?
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What are the objectives of food and agricultural organization?
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21. The Third Anglo-Maratha war led to the downfall of the Marathas. Justify the statement
22. Mention any two major hydro-electric power projects of Madhya Pradesh.
23. Why is cotton most important fiber crop in India?
24. Explain the merger of Goa into the Indian union.

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

25. Explain the struggle of Marthanda Varma against the Dutch.
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Explain the features of Ryotwari system.
26. What are the causes for deforestation?
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What are the uses of remote sensing technology?
27. Explain the economic conditions of rural India.
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Explain the non-planned expenditures of central government.
28. What are the functions of banks?
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What are the self-employment opportunities for entrepreneurship?
29. The role of Sri Narayana Guru Dharma Paripalana Yogam is significant in the Social-religious
reformation movement of India. Justify.
30. Analize the consequences of the first war of Indian independence.
31. Mention the steps taken by India to protect human rights.
32. State the causes for unemployment.
33. floods are more dangerous among the natural calamities faced by India. illustrate

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

34. Explain role of Bala Gangadhar Tilak in the freedom struggle of India.
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Explain the contributions of Annie Besant.
35. How can we conserve the soil?
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How do Industries play a very important role in the economic activities of man?
36. Why is 18th century in India called as the century of political problems?
37. How are the governments trying to improve the status of gender minorities?

VI 38. In the outline map of India provided to you mark any five among the following: 5 X 1 = 5

a) 230 301 North latitude
b) Rana Pratapa Sagara
c) Nilgiri Hills
d) Bombay high

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