MBOSE Class 10 Question Paper 2025 for Social Science

Meghalaya Board of School Education

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Total No. of Printed Pages—23
X/25/SS

2025

SOCIAL SCIENCE
Full Marks : 80
Pass Marks : 24

Time : 3 hours

The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions

General Instructions :
(i) Please check that this Question Paper contains
55 questions.
(ii) For candidates without an Internal Assessment, their
marks will be multiplied by 1·25 to adjust their total to
a maximum of 100 marks.
(iii) 15 minutes time is given for the candidates to read the
Question Paper. The Question Paper will be distributed
15 minutes before the scheduled time of the
examination. In these 15 minutes, the candidates
should only read the instructions and questions
carefully and should not write answers on the Answer
Sheet.
(iv) The Question Paper contains 5 sections, Section—A,
B, C, D and E.
(v) Section–A contains Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).
Choose the most appropriate answer from the given
options. The answers to this Section must be provided in
the boxes provided in the Answer Sheet. Answers given
anywhere else will not be counted for marking.

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(vi) Section–B contains Short Answer-type Questions.
Answer the questions briefly, in not more than
30 (thirty) words.

(vii) Section–C contains Long Answer-type Questions.
Answer the questions in not more than 80 (eighty)
words each.

(viii) Section–D contains Case-based Questions.

(ix) Section–E contains Map Skill-based Questions. A Map
provided with Answer Book should be used for this
Section.

SECTION—A

Multiple Choice Questions (Answer all questions) : 1×30=30

1. What was Otto von Bismarck’s role in German
history?

(A) He was a Chancellor of Prussia who unified
Germany

(B) He was a King who ruled Prussia

(C) He was a military leader who defeated Napoleon

(D) He was a revolutionary who overthrew the
government

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2. How did India contribute to the British War effort during
the World War I ?

(A) By providing financial support

(B) By providing medical aid

(C) By sending troops to fight

(D) By supplying ammunitions

3. Which Act passed by the British for the Indians that
restricted civil liberties?

(A) The Arms Act

(B) The Rowlatt Act

(C) The Vernacular Press Act

(D) The Indian Press Act, 1910

4. Who was the first to publish a newspaper in India?

(A) Gangadhar Bhattacharya

(B) James Augustus Hickey

(C) Henry Louis Vivian Derozio

(D) Raja Ram Mohan Roy

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5. Which among the following transformed the
transportation of London in the 19th century?

(A) The 19th century political movement

(B) Underground railway system

(C) Better planned suburb

(D) Rapid industrialization

6. Choose the incorrectly matched pair.

(A) Coalbrookdale—Abraham Darby

(B) Proto-industrialization—Powerful guilds

(C) Seth Hukumchand—First Indian jute mill

(D) Spinning jenny—James Watt

7. Who was a prominent Indian writer who utilized printing
to spread nationalist ideas?

(A) Aurobindo Ghose

(B) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

(C) Rabindranath Tagore

(D) Subramania Bharati

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8. Arrange the following statements in sequential order
based on the events that shaped the Unification of Italy :
I. Count Cavour was made the Prime Minister of
Piedmont-Sardinia.
II. Giuseppe Mazzini established the Young Italy.
III. Garibaldi liberated Sicily and Naples.
IV. The Carbonari Society was formed by the charcoal
burners.
Options :
(A) I, III, IV, II
(B) II, I, III, IV
(C) IV, II, I, III
(D) III, II, I, IV

9. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and
Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the options given
below :
(A) : By the first decade of the 20th century, a series of
changes affected the pattern of industrialization.
(R) : Industrial groups pressurized the government to
increase tariff protection and grant other
concessions.
Options :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
reason of (A)
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
reason of (A)
(C) (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect
(D) (A) is incorrect but (R) is correct

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10. Which of the following forest ecosystems is most
vulnerable to climate change-induced die-offs?

(A) Boreal forests

(B) Montane cloud forests

(C) Temperate deciduous forests

(D) Tropical rainforests

11. The telecommunication system in India is divided into
multiple zones. What are these zones called?

(A) Centres

(B) Channels

(C) Circles

(D) Classes

12. Which of the following birds is known for its distinctive
call that sounds like laughter?

(A) Hornbill

(B) Myna

(C) Parrot

(D) Peacock

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13. What is the term used for the process of removing soil
and rock to expose the mineral deposits in an open-pit
mine?

(A) Blasting

(B) Excavation

(C) Haulage

(D) Stripping

14. Which nuclear power plant in India is the largest with a
total installed capacity of 1440 MW?

(A) Kaiga Atomic Power Station

(B) Kalpakkam Nuclear Power Plant

(C) Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant

(D) Tarapur Atomic Power Station

15. Choose the correctly matched pair.

(A) Ferrous—Natural gas

(B) Non-ferrous—Nickel

(C) Non-metallic—Limestone

(D) Energy mineral—Cobalt

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16. Which of the following reasons can be attributed to the
growing importance of road transport over the rail
transport?

(A) Railways are more restricting

(B) Railways are expensive mode of transport

(C) Roads are more popular medium of travelling for
long distances

(D) Roads can traverse comparatively more dissected
and undulating topography

17. Who is responsible for the development and maintenance
of seaports in India?

(A) The Indian Ports Association

(B) The Ministry of Shipping

(C) The Ministry of Transport

(D) Private Companies

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18. Read the given statements and choose the correct
option with regard to conservation of mineral
resources :

I. Mineral resources can be finite and non-renewable.

II. Extraction of mineral ores is difficult and very
expensive.

III. Sustainable use of resources can contribute greatly
to its depletion.

IV. Conservation of minerals becomes only a local
concern today.

Options :

(A) Statements (I) and (II) are correct

(B) Statements (I), (III) and (IV) are correct

(C) Only statement (II) is correct

(D) Statements (III) and (IV) are correct

19. Which of the following is a benefit of decentralization?

(A) Concentration of power

(B) Improved accountability

(C) Authoritative governance

(D) Centralized regime

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20. What is the term for the process of caste groups uniting
to achieve political power?

(A) Caste consolidation

(B) Caste fragmentation

(C) Caste mobilization

(D) Caste polarization

21. Which Article of the Constitution describes India as a
‘Union of States’?

(A) Article 1

(B) Article 2

(C) Article 3

(D) Article 4

22. What is the result of expression of gender division in
politics?

(A) It has resulted inequality in society

(B) It has provided superior status to women

(C) It has helped to improve the women’s role in
public life

(D) The position of women remains the same

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23. If you are appointed as a voters’ awareness observer in
your neighbouring Assembly Constituency, what is your
primary job?

(A) To see the level of information and motivation among
voters

(B) To ensure that all polling personnel for the
constituency are reported to their duty

(C) To check the security measures

(D) To provide EPIC to all voters

24. Which is the oldest political party in India?

(A) The Janata Dal (Secular)

(B) The Communist Party of India

(C) The All India Trinamool Congress

(D) The Indian National Congress

25. How can voter awareness programs promote critical
thinking among voters?

(A) By educating voters about the electoral process

(B) By making voting compulsory

(C) By promoting fact checking

(D) By providing information on political parties

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26. A consumer buys a product with a label indicating
‘batteries not included’. What is the consumer’s right in
this situation?

(A) Right to choose

(B) Right to information

(C) Right to redress

(D) Right to refund

27. Which of the following is a benefit of the service sector?

(A) Contribution to GDP

(B) High productivity

(C) High IMR

(D) Low wages

28. What is the name of the United Nations agency
responsible for promoting development?

(A) ILO

(B) UNDP

(C) UNICEF

(D) WHO

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29. What is the purpose of consumer education and
awareness?

(A) To lobby government

(B) To promote business growth

(C) To protect consumers from unfair practices

(D) To provide consumers with more information

30. What is the main reason for the growth of the service
sector in India?

(A) Foreign investment

(B) Government policies

(C) Globalization

(D) IT revolution

SECTION—B

Short Answer-type Questions (Answer any nine ) : 2×9=18

31. ‘‘ The press plays a double role in promoting and forming
public opinion.’’ Explain.

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32. GDP is expressed in monetary terms. Why? Give two
points to support your answer.

33. ‘‘India is heading towards water scarcity.’’ Trace the
possible solutions to tackle this problem.

34. What are potential resources? Give two examples.

35. How did factories in England multiply in the late 18th
century?

36. Why do we need to expand formal sources of credit in
India? Explain.

37. The Government of India had taken various steps
to protect the interest of the consumers. Highlight
the rights of the consumers as taken by the
Government.

38. ‘‘Women’s Justice Initiative (WJI) adopts various
strategies to deal with the different facets of women’s
rights violations.’’ Give two arguments in favour of this
statement.

39. Compare and contrast the growth and development of
Bombay (Mumbai) and London as urban centres in the
19th century.

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40. Highlight the salient features of the convention adopted
by the UN General Assembly for empowerment of person
with disabilities.

41. How did print culture assist the growth of nationalism in
India? Explain.

42. Write a brief note about the sacred groves in
Meghalaya.

SECTION—C

Long Answer-type Questions (Answer either (a) or (b) for each
question) : 5×4=20

43. (a) Explain how the following factors contributed for the
growth and spread of nationalism in Europe during
the 19th century :

(i) Rise of the new middle class

(ii) Ideology of liberalism

Or

(b) Explain the importance of the ‘Salt March’ of Gandhiji
as a symbol to unite the nation.

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44. (a) ‘‘ Today globalization of agriculture is supposed to
increase the production of food and improve the
economic situation of farmers across the world.’’
Substantiate the statement.

Or

(b) Classify four major soil types of India with examples.

45. (a) ‘‘One of the challenges faced by political parties
is lack of internal democracy within parties.’’
What do you understand by the statement?
Explain.

Or

(b) In what ways do pressure groups and movements
exert influence on politics? Explain with examples.

46. (a) ‘‘Per capita income is considered a better indicator
of economic development as compared to national
income.’’ Illustrate the statement with reference to
Indian context.

Or

(b) How has foreign trade been integrating markets of
different countries? Explain with examples.

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SECTION—D
( Case-based Questions )

Read the source given below and answer the questions that
follow : 4×2=8

47. CASE I :

(A) India is a federal country with a parliamentary
system. The Constitution of India divides power
between the Central Government and the States. The
Central Government has the power to make laws on
matters such as defence, foreign affairs and
communication, while the States have the power to
make laws on matters such as education, health
care and agriculture.

Recently the State of Maharashtra wanted to
increase the quota for reservations in government
jobs and education beyond the 50% limit set by the
Central Government. The Central Government
opposed this move, leading to a dispute between the
two governments.

Questions : 1×4=4

(a) What is federalism and how is it practised in
India?

(b) What are the advantages of federalism in India?

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(c) What was the dispute between the Central
Government and the State of Maharashtra about?

(d) How did the Central Government respond to
Maharashtra’s proposal?

Or

(B) Gender inequality remains a pressing issue in
India, despite the considerable progress over the
years. Deeply rooted in societal norms this problem
affects women in various aspects of life, from
education and employment to political participation
and health care. India’s patriarchal society often
restricts women’s access to equal opportunities,
perpetuating disparities in income, leadership roles
and social rights. Gender-based violence and
discrimination further exacerbate these inequalities.
Efforts are being made to combat gender inequality,
including legislative measures, women’s
empowerment programs and increased awareness.
The Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao initiatives for
instance aims to improve female education and
tackle gender bias. While progress is being made,
addressing gender inequality requires a concerted
sustained effort from all sectors of society. By
recognizing the value of gender equity, India can

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unlock the full potential of all its citizens and
promote a more inclusive and just society.

Questions :

(a) What are the reasons you attribute for
disadvantage position of women in India? 2

(b) Do you think that the political expression of
gender division has considerably improved the
status of Indian women? How? 2

48. CASE II :

(A) A small illiterate farmer grows rice on his three acres
of land. He takes a loan from the moneylender to
meet the expenses of cultivation, hoping that his
harvest would help repay the loan. Midway through
the season the crop is hit by pests and the crop fails.
Though he sprayed his expensive pesticides, it makes
little difference. He is unable to repay the
moneylender and the debt grows over the year into a
large amount. The following year, he takes a fresh
loan for cultivation. This time he gets a normal crop
but the earnings are not enough to cover the old loan.

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He is caught in debt. To pay off the debt, he has to
sell off his land.

Questions :

(a) Why did the farmer depend on informal sector for
loan? 2

(b) How did he fall into debt trap? 2

Or

(B) Adulteration, the act of contaminating or debasing a
product with inferior or harmful substances, poses a
significant threat to consumer’s safety. This unethical
practice can occur in various industries, including
foods, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. In the food
industry, adulteration can lead to serious health
issues, as seen in 2013 Horse Meat Scandal in Europe.
Counterfeit cosmetics can cause skin irritation,
allergic reactions and even serious health problems.
Adulterated medications can have devastating
consequences, including harmful side effects,
worsening of medical conditions or even death.

Consumers can protect themselves by being vigilant
and taking precautions. When purchasing food,

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check labels and buy from trusted sources. Be
cautious of unusual prices or packaging. For
cosmetics buy from authorized retailers and check for
certifications. When it comes to medications, ensure
you buy from licensed pharmacies and check for
expiration dates.

Questions : 1×4=4

(a) What happened in the 2013 Horse Meat Scandal
in Europe?

(b) What is the main concern with food adulteration?

(c) What is cosmetic adulteration?

(d) How can consumers protect themselves from
adulteration?

SECTION—E

Map Skill-based Questions (Answer any four ). Locate and label
the following in the outline map of India supplied to you : 1×4=4

49. A pre-colonial port connected India to the Red Sea

50. The Naval Kishore Press (1880s)

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51. The deepest and landlocked port

52. One of the world’s largest iron ore deposits in the
Western Ghats

53. Gandhiji offered a Satyagraha here along with peasants
in 1918

54. The first cooperative sugar factory

55. In 1905, this State became a part of the new province of
Eastern Bengal and Assam

[For Visually Handicapped (Blind) students only in lieu of
the above questions]
Answer any four of the following : 1×4=4

49. Name the pre-colonial port which connects India to the
Red Sea.

50. Where is the Naval Kishore Press (1880s) located?

51. Name the port which is deepest and landlocked.

52. Name one of the world’s largest iron ore deposits in the
Western Ghats.

53. Where did Gandhiji offer a Satyagraha along with
peasants in 1918?

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54. Name the place where the first cooperative sugar factory
was set up.

55. Name the State which became a part of the new province
of Eastern Bengal and Assam in 1905.

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