HBSE Class 10 Sample Paper 2023 Social Science Set B

PRACTICE PAPER (2022-23)

Class: 10th Code B

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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Who discovered Harappa?
(a) Dayaram Sahni
(b) R.D. Benerjee
(c) James Todd
(d) Cunninghum

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What is the Meaning of “Veda”?
(a) Learning
(b) Knowledge
(c) Inspiration
(d) book

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Who founded Islam?
(a) Jesus Christ
(b) Martin Luther
(c) Mohamud
(d) Ibrahim

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Who destroyed Nalanda University?
(a) Mohd. Gori
(b) Bakhtiar Khilzi
(c) Mohd. Bin Qasim
(d) Mohd. Gazni

Decrib the first battle of Panipat?

What do you understand by “Drain of Wealth” of India?

How states in India were reorganized?

How was the condition of farmers in Europe?

AD
What were the reasons for the Revolution of 1857AD?

Or

AD
Why did Indira Gandhi impose emergency in 1975AD?

On the given outline map of India show the following places:
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Panipat
ii
Lucknow
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Ropar

Part-2 Political Science
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Social difference arise due to difference in?
(a) Race
(b) Religion
(c) Language
(d) All of these

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Nepal witnessed an extraordinary popular movement, aimed at restoring democracy in:
(a) April 2004
(b) April 2005
(c) April 2006
(d) April 2007

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In China, the only one party that is allowed to rule is?
(a) Congress Party
(b) BJP
(c) Socialist Party
(d) Communist Party

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USA
USA UK

Two party system exists in?
(a) USA and China
(b) USA and UK
(c) USA and India
(d) India and Pakistan

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Which of the following countries is an example of “Coming Together Federation”?
(a) USA
(b) India
(c) Spain
(d) Belgium

What were the reasons of Civil War in Sri Lanka?

When and how does social difference become a social division?

In what ways do pressure groups and movements exert influence on polities?

Democracy is the best form of Government. Why?

In modern democracies, power sharing arrangement can take many forms. Explain.

Mention the major characteristics of Indian Federal System.

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Describe the function of political parties.

Part-3 Geography
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Which one of the soils is ideal for growing cotton?
(a) Regur soil
(b) Laterite soil
(c) Desert soil
(d) Red soil

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The first International Earth Summit was held in
(a) Geneva
(b) New York
(c) Japan
(d) Rio De Janerio

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Periyar Tiger Reserve is located in?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Kerela
(d) Tamilnadu

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Nellore mica belt is in which state?
(a) Odisha
(b) Bihar
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Andhra Pradesh

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What steps can be taken to control Soil Erosion in the hilly areas?

What is meant by sustainable economic development.

Explain how Agriculture and Industries move hand in hand?

Explain the favorable geographical conditions for cultivation of Wheat and also describe its
production and distribution in India.

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Why do you think that Solar Energy has a bright future in India?

Fill in the political map of India:
i
Arid soil State
ii
Jharia Coal Field
iii
Bhadravati Iron and Steel Plant
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Haldia Port

Part-4 Economics
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In which sector of India is Disguised Unemployment found?
(a) Private Sector
(b) Public sector
(c) Organised Sector
(d) Tertiary Sector

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ii

How many countries are currently members of WTO?
(a) 119
(b) 120
(c) 139
(d) 149

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In which year Consumer Protection Act was enacte?
(a) 1985
(b) 1986
(c) 2002
(d) 2005

Give any two names of public sector enterprises.

What is Barter System?

W.T.O.
What are the three main functions of „World Trade Organization‟ (W.T.O.)?

Explain the formal and informal sources of credit of loan in India.

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Explain the brief the „Rights of Consumers‟ in India.

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