Class 3 Half Yearly Question Paper 2025-26 Social Science

CBSE CLASS 3
Half Yearly Question Paper
Session 2025-26

SOCIAL SCIENCE

Exam CBSE Class 3
Subject Social Science
Session 2025-26
Document Type Half Yearly Question Paper

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Half Yearly Examination
SESSION: 2025-2026
CLASS: III MAXIMUM MARKS: 80
SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE TIME: 2 HOURS 30 MINUTES
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General Instructions:
� The question paper contains 6 pages.
� There are 40 questions in all.
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� All questions are compulsory.
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� Answer all questions in your Answer Book.
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Choose the correct answer from the given options and write in your answer
book: (Q. No. 1 to Q. No. 4)
1. Early man did not use stones for- 1
a) Hunting b) Digging roots of plants
c) Making Building d) Fishing
2. Every morning and evening Vishu’s maternal grandfather teaches- 1

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3. The chemicals used in the matchbox and firecracker factories develops the 1

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problems like-
a) Breathing and skin problems. b) Hearing problems.
c) Physical injuries d) Heavy mental toxicity
4. Prakash Padukone, the father of Deepika Padukone, was an international level- 1
a) Tennis player b) Badminton player
c) Squash player d) Footballer

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Fill in the blanks from the given options: (Q. No. 5 to Q. No. 8)

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5. It is the practice of travelling abroad to get medical treatment. 1

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a) Rajasthan b) Gujarat
c) Punjab d) Haryana

7. He is the eleventh President of India, born in Tamil Nadu, a great scientist and 1
won many awards. He is _____________.
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a) Mr. Sreedharan b) Sarathbabu
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c) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam d) Prakash Padukone
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8. The most significant invention of early man was ____________. 1
a) Fire b) Food
c) Clay pots d) Huts

Consider the two statements and find out the correct option: (Q.No. 9 to Q.No. 12)
9. Statement I: Indian law bans the employment of children below the age of 1
fourteen.
Statement II: Education is the right of every child.
a)� Statement I and Statement II are true.
b)� Statement I and Statement II are false.
c)� Statement I is true, and Statement II is false.
d)� Statement I is false, and Statement II is true.
10. Statement I: In Kashmir men and women wear turban, which is a loose, long 1
robe.
Statement II: In winter Kashmiri men wear woollen caps.
a)� Statement I and Statement II are true.
b)� Statement I and Statement II are false.
c)� Statement I is true, and Statement II is false.
d)� Statement I is false, and Statement II is true.
11. Statement I: Rangoli is a popular Indian art form in which beautiful designs are 1
made on the floor.
Statement II: Rangoli represents the happiness, positivity and liveliness of a
family.
a)� Statement I and Statement II are true.
b)� Statement I and Statement II are false.
c)� Statement I is true, and Statement II is false.
d)� Statement I is false, and Statement II is true.
12. Statement I: Your friend Ronit/Rekha spent his childhood in Rajasthan and 1
currently moved to Nagpur, but he didn’t forget the taste of gushtaba.
Statement II: Gushtaba is a traditional Rajasthani dish.
a)� Statement I and Statement II are true.
b)� Statement I and Statement II are false.
c)� Statement I is true and Statement II is false.
d)� Statement I is false and Statement II is true.
Solve the analogy: (Q. No 13 & Q. No. 14)
13. Hunter : Food gatherer :: Settled life : ____________ 1
a) Using stone tools b) Eating flesh of animals
c) Food producer d) Cutting wood
14. Doctor : Hospital :: Pilot : __________. 1
a) Classroom b) Aeroplane
c) Embroidery d) Buildings
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options given below: (Q. No. 15 & Q. No. 16)
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i.� Kehwa A.�Modak
ii.� Sea coast B.�Gurudwara
iii.� Ganesh Chaturthi C.�Kashmir
iv.� Langar D.�Fish and coconut
a) i-A, ii-B, iii-C, iv-D b) i-C, ii-B, iii-D, iv-A

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16. COLUMN I COLUMN II 1

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i.� Kapurthala A.�Joint family

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ii.� Vishu’s father B.�Tells us stories
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iii.� Grandparents, uncles,
C.�Soldier
aunts, cousins
iv.� Grandparents D.�Vishu’s paternal grandparents
a) i-C, ii-B, iii-A, iv- D b) i-C, ii-A, iii-D, iv-B
c) i-D, ii-C, iii-A, iv-B d) i-D, ii-B, iii-A, iv-C
Find the odd one out and write in your answer book: (Q. No. 17& Q. No. 18)
17. a) Architect b) Astronaut 1

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19. While teaching yoga in the park, Vishu’s 1
fat and was unable to walk properly.
can give to him:
a)� He should eat more and more junk food.
b)� He should follow correct eating habits and do regular exercises.
c)� He should not do any work and always lie on the bed.
d)� He should eat anything as per his choice.

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20. Your cousin designs and makes machines, buildings, houses, roads, bridges etc. 1
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the party there were many left-over foods. Write any two ways to use the left-
over foods.
23. Highlight the impact of education and training on poor children. 2

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Identify this famous astronaut. State the number of days she has spent in space.
25. State the most useful tool of ancient men. How did he use that tool? 2
26. Your cousin is studying in Himachal Pradesh. Which type of dress does he/she 2
need to wear?
27. Mention the two habits that are similar to your family member. 2
28. You have visited a dhaba with your parents for dinner. A boy of your age is 2
working there. State the suggestions you can give to him.
29. Explain the two factors which are responsible for the different types of dresses 2
of people.
30. As a responsible member of your family, it is your responsibility to help your 2
family members. Highlight the works that can be done by you to support your
family.
31. Name any two states of India having hot and humid climate throughout the year. 3
Mention any one cloth material that people wear in hot and humid climate.
32. What are the lessons we learn from the story of Mr. Sreedharan and his team to 3
fulfill our dreams?
33. Explain how Vishu’s grandmother helps the poor women. 3
34. Discuss how the farming and settled life changed the types of work of the early 3
man.
35. “More and more people are giving up non-vegetarian food”-Support this 3
statement in three points.
36. List the ways in which you resemble your family. Write down the name of the 3+2
two famous personalities who have followed the footsteps of his parents.
37. Mention with example how culture and tradition of an area affects our dress. If 2+3
you visit Kerala, list down the dressing culture you will find there.
38. i. Complete the table. 3+2
Works can be learnt at home. Works cannot be learnt at home.

ii. Explain the achievements of Metro Man.

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b.� A state famous for Makki-ki-roti.
c.� The state where Vishu’s maternal grandparents live in.
d.� A state where women wear ghagra-choli.
e.� The state where you live in.

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