Organisation : Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE)
Class Name : SSLC (X)
Subject : Social Science
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Year : 2024-25
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MBOSE Class X Social Science Sample Question Paper
Multiple Choice Questions: Attempt ALL Questions (30×1=30)
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1. Which 19th Century movement sought to unify various German states into a single nation-state?
A) Pan-Germanism
B) German Nationalism
C) The Frankfurt Parliament
D) The Unification of Italy
2. Who led the Non-Cooperation Movement in India?
A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Subhas Chandra Bose
D) Lala Lajpat Rai
3. The concept of “self-determination” is closely tied to:
A) Nationalism
B) Imperialism
C) Federalism
D) Globalization
4. Which European country is known for its historic nationalist movement led by Giuseppe Garibaldi?
A) France
B) Germany
C) Italy
D) Spain
5. Who were the primary beneficiaries of the Poona Pact?
A) Scheduled Castes (SCs)
B) Scheduled Tribes (STs)
C) Other Backward Classes (OBCs)
D) Depressed Classes (DCs)
6. What was the main objective of the HSRA?
A) To achieve independence through non-violent means
B) To establish a socialist republic in India
C) To promote communal harmony
D) To support British rule
7. Who invented the movable-type printing press?
A) Johannes Gutenberg
B) William Caxton
C) Martin Luther
D) Christopher Columbus
8. Who introduced printing to India in the 16th century?
A) Portuguese missionaries
B) British colonialists
C) French traders
D) Dutch explorers
9. What was the name of the first newspaper published by James Augustus Hickey?
A) Bengal Gazette
B) Calcutta Journal
C) Bombay Samachar
D) Sambad Kaumudi
10. A consumer buys a product with a label showing a picture of a recycle symbol. What does this label indicate?
A) The product is eco-friendly
B) The product can be recycled
C) The product is biodegradable
D) The product is reusable
11. What is the primary goal of consumer rights?
A. To protect businesses
B. To protect consumers
C. To promote competition
D. To regulate markets
12. Which of the following is an example of an unfair trade practice?
A. Misleading advertising
B. High prices
C. Poor customer service
D. All of the above
13. Which sector contributes the most to India’s GDP?
A. Agriculture
B. Industry
C. Services
D. Manufacturing
14. Which industry is the largest consumer of power in India?
A. Textiles
B. Steel
C. Cement
D. Aluminium
15. What is the primary goal of sustainable development?
A. Economic growth
B. Environmental protection
C. Social justice
D. All of the above
16. Which of the following is a consequence of caste-based politics in India?
A. Reduced social inequality
B. Increased communalism
C. Improved representation of marginalized groups
D. Enhanced economic development
17. Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination based on caste?
A. Article 14
B. Article 15
C. Article 16
D. Article 17
18. What is the basis of the Indian federal system?
A. Linguistic states
B. Religious states
C. Geographical regions
D. Cultural zones
19. What is the purpose of the Finance Commission?
A. To allocate funds to states
B. To advise the center on financial matters
C. To oversee state finances
D. To resolve financial disputes between states
20. Which party is led by Mamata Banerjee?
A. All India Trinamool Congress (AITC)
B. Indian National Congress
C. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
D. Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
21. What is the role of the Election Commission of India in promoting voter awareness?
A. To conduct elections
B. To promote political parties
C. To educate voters about the electoral process
D. To monitor election expenses
22. Which of the following forest ecosystems is most vulnerable to climate change-induced die-offs?
A) Tropical rainforests
B) Boreal forests
C) Temperate deciduous forests
D) Montane cloud forests
23. What is the national flower of India?
A) Lotus
B) Rose
C) Sunflower
D) Marigold
24. Which of the following animals is the national animal of India?
A) Bengal Tiger
B) Asiatic Lion
C) Indian Elephant
D) Snow Leopard
25. What is the most common species of tree found in Indian forests?
A) Teak
B) Sal
C) Mango
D) Banyan
26. Which of the following birds is the national bird of India?
A) Peacock
B) Parrot
C) Myna
D) Sparrow
27. Which of the following plants is known for its medicinal properties in India?
A) Neem
B) Tulsi
C) Turmeric
D) All of the above
28. Which of the following birds is known for its distinctive call that sounds like laughter?
A) Peacock
B) Parrot
C) Myna
D) Hornbill
29. What is the primary goal of mineral conservation?
A. To increase mineral production
B. To reduce mineral waste
C. To protect the environment
D. To promote sustainable use of minerals
30. Which of the following is a primary classification of industries in India?
A. Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary
B. Light, Heavy, and Cottage
C. Public, Private, and Joint
D. Manufacturing, Service, and Agriculture
Short Answer Questions: Answer any 9 (nine):
31. Why did some industrialists in nineteenth-century Europe prefer hand labour over machines?
32. How did factories in England multiply in the late 18th Century?
33. How did the East India Company procure regular supplies of cotton and silk textiles from Indian weavers?
34. Define Urbanization? State the causes for urbanization?
35. Explain how print culture assisted the growth of nationalism in India
36. What are resources? Classify the resources
37. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of multipurpose river projects.
38. What do you know about the ‘Bamboo-Drip Irrigation System’?
39. Discuss the geographical features of Meghalaya?
40. Mention any four challenges facing Indian democracy?
41. Highlight any two measures to deepening democracy in India?
42. Write any two Constitutional Rights of Women in India
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