CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2026
308 questions · 724 marks · 307 with the board’s own marking-scheme answer, 1 with no official answer on the site.
Marks by chapter
Counted from the 308 questions listed below, as the 2026 papers print them. CBSE allocates marks per unit, not per chapter — this is what was observed, not an official CBSE weightage. Every year compared →
| Chapter | Marks | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sectors of the Indian Economy27 questions | 83 | 11.5% |
| Political Parties19 questions | 57 | 7.9% |
| The Rise of Nationalism in Europe17 questions | 55 | 7.6% |
| Nationalism in India18 questions | 51 | 7.0% |
| Money and Credit20 questions | 50 | 6.9% |
| Minerals and Energy Resources15 questions | 48 | 6.6% |
| Power-sharing14 questions | 42 | 5.8% |
| Print Culture and the Modern World24 questions | 36 | 5.0% |
| Outcomes of Democracy13 questions | 32 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing Industries7 questions | 27 | 3.7% |
| Federalism13 questions | 26 | 3.6% |
| Agriculture14 questions | 24 | 3.3% |
| Resources and Development14 questions | 22 | 3.0% |
| Development15 questions | 17 | 2.3% |
| Globalisation and the Indian Economy10 questions | 16 | 2.2% |
| Forest and Wildlife Resources9 questions | 15 | 2.1% |
| The Making of a Global World10 questions | 14 | 1.9% |
| Water Resources4 questions | 13 | 1.8% |
| Lifelines of National Economy2 questions | 6 | 0.8% |
| Gender, Religion and Caste4 questions | 5 | 0.7% |
| Consumer Rights1 question | 3 | 0.4% |
308 questions from 2026
- Q1Arrange the following in chronological order and choose the correct option: I. Gandhi-Irwin Pact II. Rowlatt Act III.…1 mk
- Q1Identify the given picture and choose the correct option: 11 mk
- Q1Which country was the most affected by the potato famine during 1845-1849?1 mk
- Q1The given painting is from the sixteenth century from Mughal India. Identify the work shown in this painting from the…1 mk
- Q1Whom does this picture represent? Choose the correct option.1 mk
- Q1Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? Column A (Writer) Column B (Contribution)1 mk
- Q1Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? Column A (Writer) – Column B (Contribution)1 mk
- Q1Arrange the following events in chronological order and choose the correct option: I. Second Round Table Conference II.…1 mk
- Q1Identify the place where the secret underground society named 'Young Europe' was founded by Mazzini.1 mk
- Q1The given image shows a famous painting. Choose the painter of this art work from the following1 mk
- Q1Arrange the following events in chronological order and choose the correct option: I. Salt Satyagraha II. Kheda…1 mk
- Q2Arrange the following historical events in chronological order and choose the correct option: I. Publication of Bengal…1 mk
- Q2Two statements are given below. They are Assertion and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose the correct…1 mk
- Q2Two statements labelled as Assertion and Reason (R) are given below. Read both the statements carefully and choose the…1 mk
- Q2Identify this image of the allegorical figure of a European nation during the nineteenth century from the following…1 mk
- Q2Two statements are given below. They are Assertion and Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully and choose the…1 mk
- Q2The given image shows a famous painting. Choose the painter of this art work from the following options:1 mk
- Q2Identify the given picture and choose the correct option:1 mk
- Q2Two statements are given below. They are Assertion and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose the correct…1 mk
- Q2Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? Column - A (Writer) – Column - B (Contribution)1 mk
- Q2Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? Column - A (Writer) – Column - B (Contribution)1 mk
- Q2Arrange the following events of 'print culture' in chronological order and choose the correct option: 1 I. Publication…1 mk
- Q3The given painting is from the sixteenth century from Mughal India. Identify the work shown in this painting from the…1 mk
- Q3Choose the correct option to fill in the blank. The Indus Valley Civilization was linked to the region through coastal…1 mk
- Q3Two statements labelled as Assertion and Reason (R) are given below. Read both the statements carefully and choose the…1 mk
- Q3Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:1 mk
- Q3Whom does this picture represent? Choose the correct option.1 mk
- Q3The given image shows a famous painting. Choose the painter of this art work from the following options:1 mk
- Q3Identify this image of the allegorical figure of a European nation during the nineteenth century from the following…1 mk
- Q3Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? Column - A (Writer) – Column - B (Contribution)1 mk
- Q4The given painting is from the sixteenth century from Mughal India. Identify the work shown in this painting from the…1 mk
- Q4Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? Column - A (Writer) – Column - B (Contribution)1 mk
- Q4Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:1 mk
- Q4Between which two leaders was the Poona Pact signed in 1932?1 mk
- Q4Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? Column A (Writer) – Column B (Contribution)1 mk
- Q4Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? Column - A (Writer) – Column - B (Contribution)1 mk
- Q5How had globalization begun long before sixteenth century? Explain. OR How did trade help to spread diseases during the…2 mk
- Q5Whom does this picture represent? Choose the correct option.1 mk
- Q5Why did many Europeans migrate to America after sixteenth century? Explain. OR How did trade and long distance travel…2 mk
- Q5How had globalization begun long before sixteenth century? Explain. How did trade help to spread diseases during the…2 mk
- Q5"Food offered many examples of long distance cultural exchange during pre-modern times." Explain the statement with any…2 mk
- Q5Arrange the following events of 'print culture' in chronological order and choose the correct option: I. Publication of…1 mk
- Q6Evaluate the role of print in the French Revolution. OR Evaluate the role of Buddhist Missionaries in printing culture.3 mk
- Q6"Print culture created the favourable conditions for the French Revolution." Explain the statement with examples. OR…3 mk
- Q6Which of the following deadly disease spread in America through Portugal and Spain in mid-sixteenth century?1 mk
- Q6Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:1 mk
- Q6Explain the role of Johann Gutenberg in the spread of print culture in Europe. OR Explain the role of print in the…3 mk
- Q6Identify the given picture and choose the correct option:1 mk
- Q7Analyse Gutenberg's contribution to printing in Europe. OR "Printing is the ultimate gift of God and the greatest one."…3 mk
- Q7Examine the social, political and economic aspects of liberalism in the early nineteenth century Europe. OR Examine the…5 mk
- Q7Analyse the role of language in the development of nationalism in Poland during the nineteenth century. OR Analyse the…3 mk
- Q7"The formation of the British Nation-State was different from the rest of Europe." Justify the statement with suitable…5 mk
- Q7"Culture played an important role in creating the idea of the nation." Examine the statement in the context of…5 mk
- Q7Describe the role of Balkans in the outbreak of World War - I. OR Describe the role of European artists in promoting…5 mk
- Q7Examine the nationalist tensions emerged in the Balkan region by the end of nineteenth century. OR Examine the role of…5 mk
- Q7Describe the various measures that French revolutionaries introduced to create a sense of collective identity among the…5 mk
- Q7Describe the process of unification of Germany. OR Describe the process of unification of Italy.5 mk
- Q7Explain the process of the formation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain. OR Explain the process of German…5 mk
- Q7"Otto Von Bismarck was the architect of the unification of Germany. " Examine the statement. OR "The 1830's were years…5 mk
- Q8Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow: 'To the altar of this revolution we have brought…4 mk
- Q8"Women played an important role during the Civil Disobedience Movement." Support the statement with appropriate…5 mk
- Q8Explain the expansion of the 'Non-Cooperation Movement' in the countryside. OR How did icons and symbols play an…5 mk
- Q8Why is the French Revolution of 1789 considered the first clear expression of nationalism? Explain with examples. OR…5 mk
- Q8Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow: The sense of collective belonging As the national…4 mk
- Q8Explain the role of urban middle class in the 'Non-Cooperation Movement'. OR How did reinterpretation of history play…5 mk
- Q8Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow: The failure of the Cripps Mission and the effects…4 mk
- Q8Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow: As the national movement developed, nationalist…4 mk
- Q9Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow: After the revolt of 1857, the attitude of the…4 mk
- Q9Two places 'A' and 'B' have been marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify them with the help of the…2 mk
- Q9Two places 'A' and 'B' have been marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify them with the help of the…2 mk
- Q9Two places 'A' and 'B' have been marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify them with the help of the…2 mk
- Q9Two places 'A' and 'B' have been marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify them with the help of the…2 mk
- Q9Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow: Quit India Movement The failure of the Cripps…4 mk
- Q9Two places and have been marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify them based on the information…2 mk
- Q10Read the given infographics carefully and choose the correct option that identifies the soil described. (1) Sandy in…1 mk
- Q10Two places 'A' and 'B' have been marked on the given political outline map of India (page 27). Identify them with the…2 mk
- Q10Identify the correct soil from the given options to complete the flow chart:1 mk
- Q10Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? Column - A (National Parks) – Column - B (States)1 mk
- Q10Two places 'A' and 'B' have been marked on the given political outline map of India (page 27). Identify them with the…2 mk
- Q10Identify the soil with the help of the following informations given in the box and choose the correct option: - It is…1 mk
- Q10Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option:1 mk
- Q11Match Column - I with Column - II and choose the correct option:1 mk
- Q11Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:1 mk
- Q11In which of the following regions did the "Beej-Bachao Andolan" of farmers begin?1 mk
- Q11In which Indian state is 'Bamboo drip irrigation' system used?1 mk
- Q11Identify the state related with the Chipko Movement:1 mk
- Q11In which of the following States of India, has the largest area under permanent forests?1 mk
- Q12Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:1 mk
- Q12Choose the appropriate option to fill in the blank: Minerals Precious Gold1 mk
- Q12Match Column - I with Column - II and choose the correct option:1 mk
- Q12Identify the correct option related to major crops grown in the 'Kharif' cropping season in India:1 mk
- Q12Choose the correct option related to main crops of Kharif cropping season:1 mk
- Q12Match Column - I with Column - II and choose the correct option:1 mk
- Q12Choose the correct option to fill in the blank. The largest wind farm cluster in India is located between.1 mk
- Q13Choose the correct option to fill in the blank:1 mk
- Q13Identify the plantation crop from the following:1 mk
- Q13Read the given infographics and choose the correct option that identifies the soil described. (1) (2) (3)1 mk
- Q13Choose the appropriate option to fill in the blank:1 mk
- Q13Match Column - I with Column - II and choose the correct option:1 mk
- Q13Arrange the location of the following dams of India from North to South and choose the correct option: I. Pravara II.…1 mk
- Q13Choose the appropriate option to fill in the blank:1 mk
- Q14In which of the following categories of 'land-use' has India registered an increase?1 mk
- Q14Differentiate between ferrous and non-ferrous minerals. OR Differentiate between conventional and non-conventional…2 mk
- Q14Which of the following is an example of 'current fallow land'?1 mk
- Q14Describe the main provisions of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. OR Describe any two characteristics of…2 mk
- Q14Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? Column - A (National Parks) – Column - B (States)1 mk
- Q14Choose the correct option related to the factors that determined the land use pattern in India:1 mk
- Q14Describe the role of communities in the conservation of forests in India. OR Describe any two steps taken by the…2 mk
- Q14Describe the main provisions of 'Joint Forest Management'. OR Describe any two characteristics of 'protected forests'…2 mk
- Q15Suggest any three measures for conservation of land.3 mk
- Q15Read the given infographics carefully and choose the correct option that identifies the soil described. (1) Sandy in…1 mk
- Q15"Plantation agriculture is also a type of commercial farming." Support the statement with suitable arguments.3 mk
- Q15Explain any three main factors responsible for land degradation.3 mk
- Q15Identify the correct soil from the given options to complete the flow chart: Heavy Rainfall + High Leaching →?;? →…1 mk
- Q15Explain any three factors responsible for soil formation.3 mk
- Q15Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? Column - A (National Parks) – Column - B (States)1 mk
- Q15"There is high population pressure on the land in intensive subsistence farming." Support the statement with…3 mk
- Q15"The main characteristic of commercial farming is to achieve high yields through modern inputs." Support the statement…3 mk
- Q15Which one of the following crops grows well in hot and humid climate?1 mk
- Q15Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct option:1 mk
- Q16"The economic strength of a country is measured by the development of manufacturing industries." Support the statement…5 mk
- Q16If every farmer in India follows modern farming practices, explain any two positive changes this could bring to…2 mk
- Q16Explain the measures made by government to improve Indian agriculture.2 mk
- Q16Analyse the role of manufacturing industries in the economic development of a country. OR Analyse the different types…5 mk
- Q16"Most of the jute mills in India are located mainly along the banks of the Hugli river in a narrow belt." Justify the…5 mk
- Q16Explain the factors responsible for the development of cotton textile industry in India. OR Explain any five…5 mk
- Q16If every farmer in India follows modern farming practices, explain any two positive changes this could bring to…2 mk
- Q16"Manufacturing industries are considered the backbone of the economic development of the country." Justify the…5 mk
- Q16Explain the reasons why most of the Jute industries in India are located in West Bengal. OR Explain the measures to…5 mk
- Q16Suggest any two measures for better productivity and organic farming.2 mk
- Q17"Energy is required for all activities." Justify the statement with suitable arguments. OR "India is fortunate to have…5 mk
- Q17Examine the role of petroleum as an important source of energy and describe its distribution in India. OR Examine the…5 mk
- Q17Examine the importance of Bio-gas energy in rural areas. OR Examine the significance of natural gas for industrial…5 mk
- Q17Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow: Rabi crops are sown in winter from October to…4 mk
- Q17Examine the role of petroleum in an economy. OR Examine the various sources of electricity and their environmental…5 mk
- Q17"Minerals are an indispensable part of our lives." Justify the statement. OR "Solar Energy has important role in…5 mk
- Q17"Conserving energy is essential for sustainable development." Support the statement with suitable arguments. OR…5 mk
- Q17"Energy saved is energy produced." Justify the statement with suitable arguments. OR "Electricity has a wide range of…5 mk
- Q17Examine the role of nuclear energy in meeting growing demand of power. OR Examine the potential of geothermal energy as…5 mk
- Q17Explain the main characteristics of minerals. OR Explain the difference between conventional and non-conventional…5 mk
- Q17Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow: Joint Forest Management In India the Joint Forest…4 mk
- Q18Read the given source and answer the questions that follow: Sardar Sarovar Project Sardar Sarovar Dam has been built…4 mk
- Q18Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow: Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana Floods…4 mk
- Q18Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow: FLOODS Basic safety precautions to be taken: -…4 mk
- Q18Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow: Basic safety precautions to be taken: - Listen to…4 mk
- Q18On the same outline map of India (page 27) given for question no. 10, locate and label any three of the following with…3 mk
- Q18On the same outline map of India (page 27) given for question no. 10, locate and label any three of the following with…3 mk
- Q19On the same outline map of India, given for Q. No. 9, locate and label any three of the following with suitable…3 mk
- Q19On the same outline map of India given for Q. No. 9, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols:…3 mk
- Q19On the same outline map of India given for Q. No. 9, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols:…3 mk
- Q19On the same outline map of India given for Q. No. 9, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols:…3 mk
- Q19Read the following statements about the functions of political parties and choose the correct option: I. Political…1 mk
- Q19Identify the correct statement regarding Belgium.1 mk
- Q19On the same outline map of India, given for Q. No. 9, locate and label any three of the following with suitable…3 mk
- Q20Look at the given picture carefully and identify the building:1 mk
- Q20Two statements are given below. They are Assertion and Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully and choose the…1 mk
- Q20Two statements are given below. They are Assertion and Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully and choose the…1 mk
- Q20Look at the given picture carefully and choose the most appropriate option: option: Which of the following is a…1 mk
- Q20Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:1 mk
- Q20Two statements are given below. They are Assertion and Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully and choose the…1 mk
- Q21Look at the given picture carefully and identify the building:1 mk
- Q21Look at the given picture carefully and choose the most appropriate option: Which of the following values is being…1 mk
- Q21Look at the given picture carefully and choose the most appropriate option: Which of the following is a strength of…1 mk
- Q21Look at the given cartoon carefully and answer the question that follow: Which of the following concepts is best…1 mk
- Q21Which one of the following is the best example of 'coming together federation'?1 mk
- Q21In Sri Lanka, which one of the following changes to the 1956 law gave rise to the possibility of civil war?1 mk
- Q22Find the odd one out from the following:1 mk
- Q22Which one of the following countries is an example of a 'coming together federation'?1 mk
- Q22Look at the given cartoon carefully and answer the question that follow: Which of the following concepts is best…1 mk
- Q22Find the odd one out regarding the Political Parties of India:1 mk
- Q22Which one of the following countries has a high level of women's participation in public life?1 mk
- Q22Find the odd one out regarding the Political Parties of India:1 mk
- Q22Look at the given picture carefully and choose the most appropriate option: Which of the following is a strength of…1 mk
- Q22Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:1 mk
- Q22Look at the given picture carefully and identify the building:1 mk
- Q23Explain the role of political parties in a democracy.2 mk
- Q23Explain the role of political parties in shaping public opinion.2 mk
- Q23Read the given statements regarding decentralisation in India and choose the correct option: i. Rural local government…1 mk
- Q23Read the given statements regarding urban local government and choose the correct option: I. Municipalities are setup…1 mk
- Q23Suggest any two reforms to strengthen 'party system' in India.2 mk
- Q23Explain the role of political parties in making laws of the country.2 mk
- Q23Read the following statements regarding decentralization step India took in the year 1992 and choose the correct…1 mk
- Q23Look at the given picture carefully and choose the most appropriate option: Which of the following values is being…1 mk
- Q24Suggest measures to increase the political representation of women in India.2 mk
- Q24Suggest two ways to improve womens' participation in sports leadership roles.2 mk
- Q24Suggest any two measures to empower women in the field of technology.2 mk
- Q24Suggest any two ways to promote women in various professional fields.2 mk
- Q24Suggest two measures to involve women in educational development.2 mk
- Q24Suggest two measures to ensure equal opportunities for women in all professions.2 mk
- Q24Explain any two features of federalism.2 mk
- Q24"Complaints are the testimony to the success of Democracy." Explain the statement with examples.2 mk
- Q24Suggest any two ways to promote Women's Entrepreneurship in the economy.2 mk
- Q25How does the Indian Constitution accommodate the social diversities? Explain with examples.3 mk
- Q25"The creation of linguistic states was the first and a major test for democratic politics in India. "Explain the…3 mk
- Q25Suggest any two measures to inspire women to learn new skills for entrepreneurship.2 mk
- Q25Differentiate between democracy and dictatorship.2 mk
- Q25"Constitutional provisions are necessary for the success of federalism. " Explain the statement in the context of India.3 mk
- Q25Explain any two Constitutional provisions that make India a secular nation.2 mk
- Q25How is democracy better than other forms of government in promoting freedom of citizens? Explain with examples.3 mk
- Q25How is democracy better than other alternatives? Explain with examples.3 mk
- Q25Suggest any two ways to support women in education in rural areas.2 mk
- Q25"Democracy is a better form of government compared with any other alternative." Examine the statement.2 mk
- Q25Explain the main features of federalism.3 mk
- Q26How does the Indian Constitution define the distribution of powers between the centre and the states? Explain with…3 mk
- Q26Describe the main functions of political parties. OR Describe the main challenges before political parties in India.5 mk
- Q26Compare the Belgian model and the Sri Lankan model of power sharing. OR Why is power sharing necessary in a democracy?…5 mk
- Q26How does the 'system of three lists' function in Indian federalism? Explain with examples.3 mk
- Q26"Political parties perform a series of functions in the democracy." Explain the statement with examples.3 mk
- Q27"Political parties are one of the most visible institutions in a democracy." Examine the statement. OR "There are many…5 mk
- Q27Examine the role of political parties in strengthening democracy. OR Examine the role of opposition parties in a…5 mk
- Q27Examine the role of political parties in a democracy. OR Examine the need of the political parties in a democratic…5 mk
- Q27Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow: Forms of power sharing The idea of power sharing…4 mk
- Q27Explain the importance of political parties in Indian democracy. OR Explain the challenges faced by the political…5 mk
- Q27Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow: The idea of power sharing has emerged in…4 mk
- Q27"Democracies lead to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens." Examine the statement. OR "Democracy is based on the…5 mk
- Q27Analyse the role of political parties in ensuring good governance. OR Analyse the need of Political Parties in India.5 mk
- Q27"Democracy is a legitimate government with deep values." Examine the statement. OR "Complaints are itself a testimony…5 mk
- Q27Analyse the role of the Party System in Indian democracy. OR Analyse how political parties contribute to democratic…5 mk
- Q27Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow: In some countries, only one party is allowed to…4 mk
- Q27"The blend of accountability, responsiveness and legitimacy forms the foundation of a democratic government." Examine…5 mk
- Q28Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow: Power Sharing Power is shared among different…4 mk
- Q28Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow: POWER SHARING Power sharing arrangements can also…4 mk
- Q28Study the table given below and answer the question that follows: Identify the State whose Infant Mortality Rate is…1 mk
- Q28Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow: Forms of Power-sharing The idea of power-sharing…4 mk
- Q28Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow: The idea of power-sharing has emerged in…4 mk
- Q28Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow: Power sharing arrangements can also be seen in…4 mk
- Q28Study the following table and arrange the States from lower to higher on the basis of'Life Expectancy at Birth'and…1 mk
- Q28Why is Rupee accepted as a medium of exchange in India? 11 mk
- Q28Which one of the following is the purpose of collateral in a loan? 11 mk
- Q28Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow: Power is shared among different organs of…4 mk
- Q29Why do some countries impose tariffs on imported goods in the context of globalization? Choose the correct reason from…1 mk
- Q29Smt. Deepti is a resident of X country. Her country is a developed country. Which of the following would be a…1 mk
- Q29Two statements labelled as Assertion and Reason (R) are given below. Read both the statements carefully and choose the…1 mk
- Q29Study the given data and answer the question that follow: By how many of the following points does State B's literacy…1 mk
- Q29Study the given data carefully and answer the question that follows: Identify the average monthly income of citizens…1 mk
- Q29Study the data of a State given below and answer the question that follow: Educational achievement of rural population…1 mk
- Q29Two statements labelled as Assertion and Reason (R) are given below. Read both the statements carefully and choose the…1 mk
- Q30Identify the sector of the economy on the basis of ownership with the help of following information: -The government…1 mk
- Q30The removal of barriers on foreign trade and investment by the Indian government has been called as:1 mk
- Q30Why do some countries impose tariffs on imported goods in the context of globalization? Choose the correct reason from…1 mk
- Q30The meaning of per capita income is:1 mk
- Q30Identify the sector of economy with the help of information given in the box: - Ownership of assets and delivery of…1 mk
- Q30Which of the following is an example of public sector? 11 mk
- Q30Match Column - I with Column - II and choose the correct option:1 mk
- Q30Read the given case and choose the correct option: Swapna, a small farmer grows groundnut on her three acres of land.…1 mk
- Q31Why is Rupee accepted as a medium of exchange in India?1 mk
- Q31Read the following case and choose the correct option: Megha has taken a loan of ₹ 5 lakhs from bank to purchase a…1 mk
- Q31Read the given case and choose the correct option: Swapna, a small farmer grows groundnut on her three acres of land.…1 mk
- Q31If companies decide to import cotton from other countries, what will be its impact on domestic cotton cultivation?…1 mk
- Q31Read the following case and choose the correct option: Swapna owns a small farm in her village. She wants to take loan…1 mk
- Q32Two statements I and II are given below. Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct option: Statement I:…1 mk
- Q32Which of the following is the main purpose of a trade barrier in global trade? Choose the correct option.1 mk
- Q32Which of the following is an example of public sector?1 mk
- Q32Which one of the following best describes liberalisation?1 mk
- Q32The removal of barriers on foreign trade and investment by the Indian government has been called as:1 mk
- Q33Match Column - I with Column - II and choose the correct option:1 mk
- Q33Which of the following reports compare countries using health, education and per capita income?1 mk
- Q33Which of the following organisations publishes the 'Human Development Report'?1 mk
- Q33Smt. Deepti is a resident of X country. Her country is a developed country. Which of the following would be a…1 mk
- Q33Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?1 mk
- Q33Choose the correct characteristic of private sector of the economy.1 mk
- Q34Choose the correct option to fill in the blank: Infant Mortality Rate indicates the number of children that die before…1 mk
- Q34Choose the correct option to fill the blank: Literacy Rate is expressed as a proportion of the literate population in…1 mk
- Q34Which one of the following is the purpose of collateral in a loan?1 mk
- Q34The developmental goal for a prosperous farmer can be:1 mk
- Q34Choose the correct option to fill in the blank: Net attendance ratio is expressed as a of total children in the age…1 mk
- Q35Why are only final goods and services counted in Gross Domestic Product (GDP)? Explain.2 mk
- Q35"New technology has helped the world to become connected." Justify the statement with suitable arguments.3 mk
- Q35"New technology has helped to connect the world." Justify the statement with suitable arguments.3 mk
- Q35Describe the main characteristics of the 'primary sector' of the economy.2 mk
- Q35Explain the main characteristics of the 'secondary sector' of the economy.2 mk
- Q35Explain 'Disguised Unemployment' with example.2 mk
- Q35"Advancement in technology has stimulated the globalization process." Justify the statement with suitable arguments.3 mk
- Q36Suggest any three measures for labour safety in the unorganised sector.3 mk
- Q36Why is it necessary to expand formal sources of credit in rural areas? Explain.3 mk
- Q36How did the changes made in the Indian economy in 1991 promote globalisation? Explain with examples.3 mk
- Q36Differentiate between formal and informal sources of credit.3 mk
- Q36Explain the role of Reserve Bank of India in the Indian economy.3 mk
- Q36Explain the different terms of credit.3 mk
- Q36Why is credit important for economic development? Explain.3 mk
- Q36Explain the main characteristics of the organised sector.3 mk
- Q36Explain the role of Reserve Bank in Indian economy.3 mk
- Q36How can service and tourism sector create new jobs? Explain.3 mk
- Q36How did the development of information and communication technology promote globalisation? Explain with examples.3 mk
- Q36How does the interlinking of production across the world promote globalisation? Explain.3 mk
- Q36Differentiate between the Reserve Bank of India and other Commercial banks.3 mk
- Q36How does Self-Help-Group work in rural areas? Explain.3 mk
- Q36Suggest the measures for the creation of extra employment generation in the agriculture sector.3 mk
- Q37Describe the growing importance of the tertiary sector of the Indian economy.3 mk
- Q37Define the term 'Body Mass Index'. Explain the method of its calculation.3 mk
- Q37Why is sustainable development essential? Explain with examples.3 mk
- Q37Analyse the issues that necessitate sustainable development for the future.3 mk
- Q37Suggest any three measures to increase employment opportunities in rural areas of the country.3 mk
- Q37Describe the role of 'private sector' in the economic development of the country.3 mk
- Q37"Different persons can have different developmental goals." Explain the statement with examples.3 mk
- Q38Explain the sectoral activities on the basis of employment. OR OR Explain the shifts seen between the different sectors…5 mk
- Q38Describe the efforts done by Indian government to increase employment in Urban areas. OR Describe the importance of…5 mk
- Q38Explain the difference between formal and informal sources of credit. OR Explain the role of banks in credit-related…5 mk
- Q38Analyse the importance of credit in the economic development of the country. OR Analyse the importance of 'Self-Help…5 mk
- Q38Explain the role of secondary sector in an economy. OR Explain the role of tertiary sector in an economy.5 mk
- Q38Describe the efforts done by the Indian government to increase employment in rural areas. OR Describe the rising…5 mk
- Q38Explain the efforts done by the Indian government towards "Right to work". OR Explain the difference between organized…5 mk
- Q38Differentiate between the formal and informal sources of credit. OR Explain the functioning of 'Self-Help Groups'.5 mk
- Q38Describe the Public work programs in job creation at rural and urban areas. OR Describe the role of primary sector in…5 mk
- Q38Describe the importance of tertiary sector in the economy. OR Describe the features of organized sector of the economy.5 mk
- Q38How are primary sectors different from secondary sectors? Explain with examples. OR How are organized sectors different…5 mk
- Q38Explain the social security benefits available in the organized sector. OR Explain how primary sector supports other…5 mk
- Q38Analyse the positive role of credit in the economic development of India. OR Analyse the negative impacts of informal…5 mk
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