CBSE Class 10 Pre-Board Exam 2024-25: Social Science Important Questions with Answers – Free PDF Download

The CBSE Pre-board Exam is an important part of your preparation for the final board exams. To help you study better, we’ve created a list of the most important Social Science questions with answers.

This collection of most important Social Science questions with answers will guide you in practicing and mastering key topics across all subjects. This post covers focuses on the topics that are most likely to appear in your exams.

The CBSE Pre-board Exam Social Science questions cover key topics. It includes objective, short/long answer, and competency-based questions, all matching the latest exam pattern.

CBSE 10 Pre-board Exam 2024-25 Social Science Most Important Questions

1. From which of the following countries Giuseppe Garibaldi belonged to ?
(a) Austria
(b) Italy
(c) Greece
(d) Spain

Answer. (b) Italy

2. Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Read both the statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): The most serious source of nationalist tension in Europe after 1871 was Balkan.
Reason (R): A large part of the Balkan was under the control of Ottoman Empire.

Options:
(a) Both, (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both, (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true.

Answer. (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).

3. Arrange the following events in chronological order and choose the correct option from the following:
I. Treaty of Constantinople
III. Unification of Italy
II. Defeat of Napoleon
IV. Unification of Germany
Options:
(a) I, II, IV and III
(b) II, III, I and IV
(c) II, I, IV and III
(d) IV, I, III and II

Answer. Marks to be given if the question has been attempted by the candidate.

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4. Which one of the following pairs regarding Indian nationalism is correctly matched?

Answer. (d) Jawahar Lal Nehru – Oudh Kisan Sabha

5. Choose the correctly matched pair.
(a) Ferrous - Natural Gas
(b) Non-Ferrous - Nickel
(c) Non-Metallic Minerals - Limestone
(d) Energy Minerals – Cobalt

Answer. (c) Non – Metallic Minerals - Limestone

6. Read the given statements and choose the correct option with regard to Rabi cropping season from the following:

Options:
(a) I, III and IV
(b) II, III and IV
(c) I, II and IV
(d) I, II and III

Answer. (c) I, II and IV

7. Identify the soil with the help of following information.

Soil:
(a) Arid soil
(b) Yellow soil
(c) Laterite soil
(d) Black soil

Answer. (c) Laterite soil

8. Which of the following term refers to the belief in and advocacy for the social, political and economic equality of women?
(a) Patriarchy
(b) Matriarchy
(c) Socialist
(d) Feminists

Answer. (d) Feminists

9. Read the given statements :

Which one of the following constitutional term is used for the above statements?
(a) Republic
(b) Secular
(c) Sovereign
(d) Socialist

Answer. (b) Secular

10. Match the Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:

Answer. (d) I-B, II-A, III-C, IV-D

11. Which of the following was the primary objective of Belgium to form the separate government in Brussels ?
(a) Promoting cultural events.
(b) Managing international relations.
(c) Enforcing local laws.
(d) Ensuring linguistic accommodation.

Answer. (d) Ensuring Linguistic accommodation.

12. Which one of the following countries has two-party system?
(a) China
(b) United Kingdom
(c) India
(d) Pakistan

Answer. (b) United Kingdom

13. What role do 'checks and balances' play in a democratic country?
Choose the most suitable option from the following.
(a) To establish a direct form of government without representatives.
(b) To create a separation of powers to prevent from authoritarianism.
(c) To prevent any change to the Constitution.
(d) To ensure absolute power for one branch of government.

Answer. (b) To create a separation of powers to prevent from authoritarianism.

14. Suppose, the monthly income of the family members is as follows respectively:
• Mother Rs. 50,000/-
• Father Rs. 40,000/-
• Daughter - Rs. 20,000/-
• Son - Rs. 20,000/-

The average income of the family would be:
(a) Rs. 32,000/-
(b) Rs. 30,000/-
(c) Rs. 32,500/-
(d) Rs. 33,000/-

Answer. (c) 32,500/-

15. Which one of the following indices is given priority by the World Bank with respect to development ?
(a) Infant Mortality Rate
(b) Equality
(c) Body Mass Index
(d) Per Capita Income

Answer. (d) Per capita Income

16. Choose the correct option to fill the blank.
Removing barriers or restrictions on business and trade set by the government is called as ________
(a) Disinvestment
(b) Special Economic Zones
(c) Liberalisation
(d) Foreign Direct Investment

Answer. (c) Liberalization

17. Which one of the following is an example of organized sector activities?
(a) A farmer irrigating his field.
(b) A handloom weaver working in her house.
(c) A headload worker carrying cement.
(d) A teacher taking classes in a government school.

Answer. (d) A teacher taking classes in a government school.

18. Which of the following are developmental goals of a prosperous farmer? Choose the correct from the given options.
I. Better wages
II. Higher support prices for crops
III. Assured high family income
IV. More days for work

Options:
(a) Only I and II are correct.
(b) Only II and IV are correct.
(c) Only II and III are correct.
(d) Only I and IV are correct.

Answer. (c) II and III are correct.

19. Why do lenders often require collateral before lending loan? Choose the most suitable option from the following.
(a) To lower interest rates for borrowers.
(b) To establish personal relations.
(c) To increase their profit margins.
(d) To mitigate the risk of loan default.

Answer. (d) To mitigate the risk of loan default.

20. Look at the given picture carefully and infer the income of the bank.

Choose the correct option from the following.
(a) The difference between the amount deposited and borrowed by the bank to Reserve Bank of India.
(b) The difference of amount of interest between what is charged from borrowers and what is paid to depositors.
(c) The difference of interest rate between what is charged from borrowers and what is charged from depositor.
(d) The difference between the amount deposited by the depositor and borrowed by the borrower.

Note: The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 20.
Which one of the following supervise the functioning of formal sources of loan in India?
(a) Reserve Bank of India
(b) State Bank of India
(c) National Development Council
(d) National Finance Commission

Answer. (b) The difference of amount of interest between what is charged from borrowers and what is paid to depositors.

For visually impaired Students only
(a) Reserve Bank of India

21. "The Silk route was a good example of vibrant pre-modern trade and cultural links between distant parts of the world." Explain the statement with any two examples.

Answer. “The Silk Route was a good example of vibrant pre - modern trade and the cultural link between distant parts of the world”. Explain the statement with any two examples.

i. The Silk routes are the good example of vibrant pre-modern trade and cultural links between distant parts of the world.
ii. The name silk route points to be the importance of West –bound Chinese silk cargoes along this

route.
iii. Historians have identified several silk routes, over land and by sea, knitting together vast regions of Asia, and linking Asia with Europe and northern Africa.
iv. They are known to have existed since before the Christian Era and thrived almost till the fifteenth century.
v. Chinese pottery also travelled the same route, as did textiles and spices from India and Southeast Asia. In return precious metals- gold and silver- flowed from Europe.
vi. Any other relevant point. Any two examples to be explained

22. (A) Suggest any two measures for the conservation of forest.

OR

(B) Suggest any two measures for the conservation of wildlife.

Answer. (A) Suggest any two measures for the conservation of the forest.

i. Excessive cutting down of forest trees should not be allowed by the Government to conserve forests.
ii. More trees should be planted in the forest in place of cut down trees to conserve forests.
iii. Paper products such as old newspapers, magazines, books and notebooks etc. should be recycled. iv. Laws should be implemented to save the forest.
v. Communities should be made aware about conservations of forests. vi. Any other relevant point. Any two points to be explained.

OR

(B) Suggest any two measures for the conservation of wildlife.
i. To survey and collect all the information about wildlife, especially, their number of growth.
ii. To protect habitat by protecting forests.
iii. To delimit the areas of their natural habitat.
iv. To protect wildlife from pollution and from natural hazard.
v. In order to protect animals, many national parks, sanctuaries and biosphere reserves should be set up.
vi. Laws should be implemented to save the wildlife. vii. Programmes such as Joint Forest Management should be encouraged.
viii. Any other relevant point.

Any two points to be explained.

23. Why is power sharing desirable? Explain.

Answer. Why is power sharing desirable? Explain. i. Power sharing helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups. ii. Power sharing is a good way to ensure the stability of political order. iii. It controls social conflicts, violence and political instability. iv. It helps to unite the nation. v. A legitimate government is one where citizens, through participation, acquire a stake in the system. vi. Power Sharing is the very spirit of democracy. vii. Any other relevant points.

Any two points to be explained.

24. Differentiate between Public and Private Sector.

Answer. Differentiate between public and private sector.

Any other relevant point.

Any two points of differences to be explained.

25. (A) Describe any three causes that led to the Non-Cooperation Movement.

OR

(B) Describe any three causes of 'Civil Disobedience Movement.'

Answer. (A) Describe any three causes that led to the Non-Cooperation movement.
i. Rowlatt Act
ii. Government of India Act 1919.
iii. Jallianwala Bagh incident.
iv. Khilafat Movement.
v. Demand of Swaraj
vi. Congress Session of 1920s
vii. Any other relevant point.

Any three points to be described.

OR

(B) Describe any three causes of ‘Civil Disobedience Movement.’
i. The constituent of the Simon Commission with no Indian members.
ii. The death of Lala Lajpat Rai while protesting against the Commission enraged the entire nation.
iii. Oppression by the British government in response to anti Simon protest.
iv. Imposition of Salt law.
v. Vague offers of Lord Irwin for dominion status
vi. Lahore Session of Congress (1929).
vii. Demand of “Poorna Swaraj.”
viii. Neglecting seven demands of Gandhi.
ix. Any other relevant point.

Any three points to be described.

26. 'Manufacturing industries are considered the backbone of economic development.' Justify the statement.

Answer. ‘Manufacturing industries are considered the backbone of the economic development.’ Justify the statement.

i. Manufacturing industries help in modernizing agriculture.
ii. They reduce the heavy dependence of people on agricultural income by providing them jobs in secondary and tertiary sectors.
iii. Industrial development is a precondition for eradication of unemployment and poverty from our country.
iv. Public sector industries and joint sector ventures in India also aimed at bringing down regional disparities by establishing industries in tribal and backward areas.
v. Export of manufactured goods expands trade and commerce, and brings in much needed foreign exchange.
vi. India has increased and diversified its manufacturing industries quickly to be able to transform their raw materials into a wide variety of finished goods of higher value.
vii. The agro-industries in India have given a major boost to agriculture by raising its productivity. Any three points to be explained.

27. Analyse the role of political parties in a democracy.

Answer. Analyse the role of political parties in a democracy.

i. Political parties exercise political power and form government.
ii. Parties contest election.
iii. Parties put forward different policies and programs.
iv. Parties play a decisive role in making laws for the country.
v. Parties play the role of opposition.
vi. Parties shape public opinion.
vii. Parties provide people access to government machinery and welfare schemes, implemented by government.
viii. Any other relevant point. Any three points to be analyzed.

28. How is credit essential for economic activities? Explain with examples.

Answer. How is credit essential for economic activities? Explain with examples.

i. Credit helps to set up Industries.
ii. Credit helps to start businesses.
iii. It helps to improve the standard of living of the people.
iv. In rural areas credit helps in the development of agriculture by providing funds to farmers to buy seeds, fertilizers, expensive pesticides etc.
v. It helps to generate employment.
vi. Examples may be taken from the story of Salim or Students may provide examples from their day to day life.
vii. Any other relevant point.

Any three points to be considered.

29. How is the issue of sustainability important for development? Explain.

Answer. i. Sustainability is important for development because it results in protecting the people against pollution ensuring their quality of life and health.
ii. Conserving the environment which is necessary for development.
iii. Development can be sustained in any economy by using renewable resources such as groundwater, wind energy and solar energy.
iv. Groundwater is an example of renewable resource. These resources are replenished by nature as in the case of crops and plants. However, even these resources may be overused. For example, in the case of groundwater, if we use more than what is being replenished by rain then we would be overusing this resource.
v. Non-renewable resources are those which will get exhausted after a few years of use. We have a fixed stock on earth which cannot be replenished. Over usage of resources need to be checked
vi. Conservation of resources for the future generations. vii. We do discover new resources that we did not know earlier. New sources in this way add to the stock. However, over time, even this will get depleted/used.
viii. Any other relevant point. Any three points to be explained.

30. (A) How did the ideology of 'liberalism' affect the Europe in early nineteenth century? Explain.

OR

(B) Explain the process of formation of 'United Kingdom of Great Britain'.

Answer. (A) How did the ideology of liberalism affect the Europe in the early nineteenth century? Explain.

i. Ideas of national unity in early-nineteenth – century Europe were closely allied to the ideology of liberalism.
ii. Since the French Revolution, liberalism had stood for the end of autocracy and clergical privileges. iii. Politically, it emphasized the concept of government by consent.
iv. In the economic sphere, liberalism stood for the freedom of markets and the abolition of state – imposed restrictions on the movement of goods and capital.
v. It also stood for constitution and representative government through Parliament.
vi. It also stressed the inviolability of private property.
vii. Yet, equality before the law did not necessarily stand for universal suffrage.
viii. Any other relevant point.

Any Five points to be Explained.

OR

(B) Explain the process of formation of United Kingdom of Great Britain?

i. Britain was not a nation-state prior to the 18th century. England had people of many ethnic groups such as English, Welsh, Scot and Irish with their own cultural and political traditions.
ii. The English nation steadily grew in wealth, importance, and power and extended its influence over other nations of the islands.
iii. In 1688, nation – state with England at its center came to be forged English parliament seized power from the monarchy.
iv. In 1707 the Act of Union between England and Scotland led to the formation of the ‘United Kingdom of Great Britain.’
v. England dominated Scotland and Ireland in all spheres.
vi. British Parliament was dominated by English members.
vii. Thus formation of United Kingdom of Great Britain was not the result of a sudden upheaval or revolution. It was a long drawn process.
viii. Any other relevant point. Any Five points to be Explained.

31. (A) How is energy a basic requirement for economic development ? Explain.

OR

(B) How are conventional sources of energy different from non- conventional sources? Explain.

Answer. (A) How is energy a basic requirement for economic development? Explain.

i. Energy is required for all activities for example cooking, light, propelling vehicles, run machinery in industries, etc.
ii. Energy can be classified as conventional and non- conventional sources of energy.
iii. Energy is required for large scale manufacturing that is essential for economic development.
iv. Energy is also required for the development of small scale industries.
v. Energy is required to modernise agriculture and increase agricultural production.
vi. Examples of conventional sources of energy are firewood, cattle dung cake, coal, petroleum, natural gas, electricity (thermal) etc.
vii. Examples of non-conventional sources of energy are solar, wind, tidal, geo-thermal, biogas, etc. viii. Any other relevant point. Any five points to be explained

OR

(B) How are conventional sources of energy different from nonconventional sources? Explain.

i. Conventional sources of energy are exhaustible, non-conventional sources are renewable.
ii. Conventional sources of energy take a long time to form. Nonconventional forms of energy are readily available
iii. Conventional forms of energy are usually derived from fossil fuels. Non-conventional sources of energy are derived from sources like sun, wind and Earth.
iv. Conventional sources of energy are relatively cheaper. NonConventional energy sources are initially expensive but become cheaper in due course of time.
v. Non-conventional sources of energy are sustainable while Conventional sources of energy are not sustainable.
vi. Conventional sources of energy often cause air and water pollution. Non-conventional sources of energy cause less damage to the environment.
vii. Examples of Conventional sources of energy are firewood, petroleum, coal, natural gas etc. Examples of non- conventional energy sources are solar, tidal, wind, hydel power. viii. Any other relevant point.

Any five points of difference to be explained

32. (A) How are democratic governments better than other forms of government? Explain.

OR

(B) How do democracies lead to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens? Explain.

Answer. (A) How are democratic government better than other forms of government? Explain.

i. Democratic government promote equality among its citizens.
ii. Democratic government enhances the dignity of the individual.
iii. Democratic government improves the quality of decision – making.
iv. Democratic government provides a method to resolve conflicts.
v. Democratic government allows room to correct mistakes.
vi. Democratic government is accountable to its citizens.
vii. Democratic government accommodates the social diversity.
viii. Democratic government respects the civil and human rights. ix. Democratic government is a transparent government. x. Any other relevant point. Any five points to be explained

OR

(B) How do democracy lead to peaceful and harmonious life among citizen? Explain.

i. Democracies try to produce harmonious social life
ii. Democracies can better accommodate various social divisions.
iii. Democracies usually develop a procedure to conduct their competition. This reduces the possibility of tensions becoming explosive or violent.
iv. Democracies are better able to evolve mechanisms to handle and negotiate the social differences, divisions and conflict.
v. Democracy is not simply rule by majority opinion.
vi. Majority works with minority so that governments function to represent the general view.
vii. Democracy promotes dignity and freedom of individuals
viii. Promotes equality among citizens;
ix. Improves the quality of decision-making;
x. Provides a method to resolve conflict
xi. Any other relevant point. Any five points to be explained

33. (A) "Globalisation is the process of rapid integration or interconnection between countries." Explain the statement with examples.

OR

(B) 'Improvement in technology has stimulated the globalisation process.' Explain the statement with examples.

Answer. (A) Globalisation is the process of rapid integration or interconnection between countries. Explain the statement with examples.

i. Globalisation has encouraged foreign investments.
ii. MNCs set up production close to the markets and availability of skilled and unskilled labour at low costs.
iii. MNCs will choose countries which have policies which enable easy operations.
iv. MNCs set up production jointly with local companies. v. There is better exchange of technologies. vi. Globalisation has increased the interdependence between countries. vii. Consumers have more access to global products. viii. Globalisation helps the integration of markets of the countries. ix. It makes countries culturally rich. x. Sharing technology between countries benefitted human being. xi. Kargil foods, Reliance Industries and other MNCs are the prime examples of industries which are help to integrate the countries. xii. Any other relevant point. Any five points to be explained

OR

(B) Improvement in technology has stimulated the globalisation process. Explain the statement with examples.

i. Rapid improvement in technology has been one major factor that has stimulated the globalisation process.
ii. For instance, the past fifty years have seen several improvements in transportation technology.
iii. This has made much faster delivery of goods across long distances possible at lower costs.
iv. Even more remarkable have been the developments in information and communication technology. In recent times, technology in the areas of telecommunications, computers, Internet has been changing rapidly.
v. Telecommunication facilities (telegraph, telephone including mobile phones, fax) are used to contact one another around the world.
vi. The rush of new ideas and his intelligence’s easy adoption of them suggests that reading catalysis cognitive growth and encourages new perspectives and insights.
vii. It resonates with broader themes about the power of literature and the written word to captivate, stimulate thought, and bring about intellectual transformations.
viii. Any other relevant point.

Any five points to be explained

34. Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow :

Printed Words

This is how Mercier describes the impact of the printed word, and the power of reading in one of his books:

'Anyone who had seen me reading would have compared me to a man dying of thirst who was gulping down some fresh, pure water.... Lighting my lamp with extraordinary caution, I threw myself hungrily into the reading. An easy eloquence, effortless and animated, carried me from one page to the next without my noticing it. A clock struck off the hours in the silence of the shadows, and I heard nothing. My lamp began to run out of oil and produced only a pale light, but still I read on. I could not even take out time to raise the wick for fear of interrupting my pleasure. How those new ideas rushed into my brain! How my intelligence adopted them!'

34.1 How does the passage reflect the immersive nature of reading of Mercier ?

Answer. i. Reading was like, thrust of fresh pure water.
ii. External distractions did not bother him.
iii. Pale light even did not affects his attention.
iv. Mercier’s description of being carried effortlessly from one page to the next by the eloquence of the text highlights the engrossing nature of his reading experience.
v. Any other relevant points

Any one point to be explained.

34.2 Why did Mercier describe himself as a virtual writer?

Answer. i. Mercier became deeply engaged with the text.
ii. He was immersed to the creation point.
iii. He was connected to the process of writing so intimately that he reading it and was absorbing new ideas.
iv. Any other relevant points

Any one point to be explained.

34.3 How did reading influence Mercier's intellectual capacity and his engagement with new concepts? Explain in any two points.

Answer. i. Mercier is so deeply immersed in reading that he loses track of time and running out of oil for his lamp.
ii. He mentions new ideas rushing into his brain and his intelligence adopting them.
iii. New concepts fuelled his ideas and sparked his intellectual ability.
iv. Receptiveness towards knowledge was reflected. v. He was ready to embrace new ideas.
vi. He showed willingness to integrate his ideas into the understanding of world.
vii. Any other relevant points Any two points to be mentioned.

35. Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow:

FLOODS

Basic safety Precautions To Be Taken:

•Listen to radio/TV for the latest weather bulletins and flood warnings. Pass on the information to others.
Make a family emergency kit which should include; a portable radio/transistor, torch, spare batteries, a first aid box along with essential medicines, ORS, dry food items, drinking water, matchboxes, candles and other essential items.
• Keep hurricane lamp, ropes, rubber tubes, umbrella and bamboo stick in your house. These could be useful.
• Keep your cash, jewellery, valuables, important documents etc. in a safe place.
• If there is a flood, move along with your family members and cattle to safe areas like relief camps, evacuation centers, elevated grounds where you can take shelter.
• Turn off power and gas connections before leaving your house.

During floods :

• Don't enter into flood waters; it could be dangerous.
• Don't allow children to play in or near flood waters.
• Stay away from sewerage line, gutters, drains, culverts etc.
• Be careful of snakes; snakebites are common during floods.
• Stay away from electric poles and fallen power-lines to avoid electrocution.
• Don't use wet electrical appliances-get them checked before use.
• Eat freshly cooked and dry food. Always keep your food covered.
• Use boiled and filtered drinking water.
• Keep all drains, gutters near your house clean.
• Stagnation of water can breed vector/water-borne diseases. In case of sickness, seek medical assistance.
• Use bleaching powder and lime to disinfect the surroundings.

35.1 Mention any two essential items that should be included in a 'family emergency kit'.

Answer. The family emergency kit should include items such as: i. Portable radio/ transistors ii. Torch iii. Spare Batteries iv. First Aid Box v. Essential Medicines (such as ORS) vi. Essential Foods (dry food items, drinking water) vii. Matchboxes, Candles and other essential supplies. viii. Any other relevant points Any Two

35.2 Why are the items of family emergency kit important during flood situation?

Answer. These items are crucial to ensuring survival and maintaining basic necessities during flood situations.

35.3 In case of a flood, what are the recommended actions to ensure the safety of your family and belongings? Describe any two.

Answer. i. It is recommended to move to safe areas along with your family members.
ii. To move to safe areas such as relief camps, evacuation centers, or elevated grounds where shelter can be taken.
iii. Additionally, individuals should turn off power and gas connections before leaving their houses to prevent potential hazards. iv. Any other relevant points. Any two points to be described.

36. Read the following source carefully and answer the questions that follow :

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

This new system of local government is the largest experiment in democracy conducted anywhere in the world. There are now about 36 lakh elected representatives in the panchayats and municipalities etc., all over the country. This number is bigger than the population of many countries in the world. Constitutional status for local government has helped to deepen democracy in our country. It has also increased women's representation and voice in our democracy. At the same time, there are many difficulties. While elections are held regularly and enthusiastically, gram sabhas are not held regularly. Most state governments have not transferred significant powers to the local governments. Nor have they given adequate resources. We are thus still a long way from realising the ideal of self-government.

36.1 Analyse the significance of the elected representatives in the Panchayats.

Answer. i. The Large number of elected representatives in panchayats and municipalities signifies the extensive scale of the democratic experiment in India.
ii. Large number of problems and issues are settled at the local level.
iii. Direct participation of people in the decision making and sociopolitical participation process.
iv. Any other relevant point Any one point to be analyzed.

36.2 In what way has the representation of women in democracy influenced by Constitutional status for local government?

Answer. i. It deepens democracy.
ii. Constitutional status for local government has led to increased representation and voice of women in democracy.
iii. It promotes inclusivity
iv. It promotes gender equality.
v. Any other relevant point.

36.3 What has been the impact of granting Constitutional status to local government on the democratic landscape of the country? Analyse any two impacts.

Answer. i. Granting constitutional status to local government is described as having deepened democracy in the country.

ii. It has also enhanced women’s representation and women’s participation in the democratic process.
iii. This constitutional recognition has played a role in empowering grassroots governance.
iv. It promotes inclusive decision – making.
v. Solution of local societal issues at local levels vi. Any other relevant point.