HBSE Class 10 Sample Paper 2023 Social Science Set A

PRACTICE PAPER (2022-23)

Class: 10th Code A

Roll No.

Social Science

(History, Political Science, Geography and Economics)
ACADEMIC/OPEN
Time allowed : 3 Hrs. M.M. 80

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 Please make sure that it contains 25questions.
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 The code number and set on the right side of the question paper should be written by the
candidate on the front page of the answer book.
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 Before beginning to answer a question, its serial number must be written.
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 Except answer-book, no extra sheet will be given. Write to the point and do not strike the
written answer.
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 Candidates must write their Roll Number on the question paper.
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 Before answering the question, ensure that you have been supplied the correct and complete
question paper, no claim in this regard will be entertained after examination.

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All question are compulsory.
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Marks of each quetion are indicted against it.
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Attempt all parts of a question together.
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Your answer should be according to marks.
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Answer to each question carrying 1 mark should not exceed more than one sentence.
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Answer to each question carrying 2 marks should not exceed 30 words.
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Answer to each question carrying 3 marks should not exceed 40 to 60 words.

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Answer to each question carrying 5 marks should not exceed 100 to 125 words.
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You must attach the given outline map of India for Question Nos. 7 and 20 along with
your answer book.
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You must write your Answer Book Sr. No. on the map.

Part-1 History
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i

In which year Saraswati Sindhu Civilization was excavated?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

ii

What features are found in the cities of Saraswati Sindhu civilization?
(a) Metalled Roads
(b) Drainage
(c) Granaries
(d) All of the above

iii

The king/ruler of Egypt were called?
(a) Maharaja
(b) Wang
(c) Pharaoh
(d) Administrator

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ii

From which “Veda” Gayatri Mantra is taken?
(a) Samaveda
(b) Yajurvedda
(c) Rigveda
(d) Atharveda

What are the main features of Urban Planning of Saraswati Sindhu civilization?

Describe the four Noble Truths of Gautam Buddha?

How was the condition of Farmers in India in the medieval period?

What are the similarities between Christianity and Islam?

Mention the positive and negative effects of Imperialism on India.

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Explain in detail the reasons for the decline of Saraswati Sindhu civilization.

On the given outline map of India show the following places:
i
Harappa
ii
Tarain
iii
Jhansi

Part-2 Political Science
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i

3

When Sri Lanka got Independene?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

ii

Which country is a “Holding Together” federation?
(a) India
(b) Pakistan
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) USA

iii

In which year Bhartiya Janta Party formed?
(a) 1985
(b) 1980
(c) 1945
(d) 1885

iv

In which year Indian National Congress was formed?
(a) 1980
(b) 1895
(c) 1885
(d) 1985

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v

SPA belongs to which country?
(a) Bhutan
(b) Nepal
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) Belgium

What is Power Sharing?

What is Multi-Party system? Explain with examples.

What is pressure group? Give few examples.

How women in India still face discrimination and oppression in various ways?

Stats any three differences between Local Staff Government before and after the Constitutional
Amendment 1992.

What are the different forms of Power Sharing in modern Democracies? Give examples.

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What is a political party? Explain the challenges faced by political parties.

Part-3 Geography
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5

Which one of the following types of resources is Iron ore?
(a) Renewable
(b) Flow
(c) Biotic
(d) Non-rewewable

ii

On which river Sardar Sarovar Dam located?
(a) Tapi
(b) Narmada
(c) Mahi
(d) Luni

iii

Which is known as “Golden Fibre”?
(a) Cotton
(b) Silk
(c) Jute
(d) Paddy

iv H.B.J

Which of the following state is not connected with the H.B.J pipeline?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Gujarat
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Uttar Pradesh

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Distinguish between metallic and non-metallic minerals.

Distinguish between Rabi crops and Kharif Crops.

What are the disadvantages of Multi-purpose River Projects?

Describe how communities have conserved and protected forests and wildlife in India.

Or

Explain the Geographical and climatic conditions required for the production of Rice in India.
Describe its distribution also.

Fill in the political map of India:
i
Bhakhra Nangal Dam
ii
Cochin Port
iii
Bhilai Iron and Steel Plant
iv
State of black Soil

Part-4 Economics
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i

In which sector of India is Disguised Unemployment found?
(a) Industrial Sector
(b) Service sector
(c) Agriculture
(d) none of these

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ii

The central bank of India is?
(a) RBI
(b) PNB
(c) SBI
(d) HDFC

iii

When was WTO established?
(a) 1990
(b) 1995
(c) 1998
(d) 2000

HDI
What is Human Development Index? Write the basic components of HDI.

Define disguised unemployment with examples.

Differentiate between Formal and informal sources of Credit.

Define Globalization. What are its good effects on India.

Or

Explain the Rights of consumers under Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

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