D.A.V PUBLIC SCHOOL, HEHAL, RANCHI-05
FIRST PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION -2025-26
Subject: Social Science(087) SET-A M.M- 80
Class:X TIME -3 HOURS
GenerallnsruGions:
1. There are 38 questions in the Question paper. All questions are compulsory.
2. the question paper has Four Sections-A-History, B-Geography, C-Political Science and D-Economics.
3. Each Section is of 20 Marks and has MCQs, VSA, SA, LAs and CBQ
4. Very Short Answer Type Questions (VSA), carry 2 marks each. Answers to each question should not
exceed 40 words.
5. Short Answer Type Questions (SA), carry 3 marks each. Answers to each question should not
exceed 60 words.
6. Long answer type questions (LA), carry 5 marks each. Answers to each question should not exceed
120 words.
7. there are case based questions (CBQ) with three sub-questions and are of 4 marks each. Answers
toeach question should not exceed 100 words.
8. The map-based questions carry 5 marks with two parts- Q9. In Section-A-History (2 marks) and
Q19. In Section-8-Geography (3 marks).
9.there is no overallchoice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in
few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions must be attemped.
10. In addition to this , NOTE that a separate question has been provided for Visually Impaired
candidates in lieu of questions having visual inputs, map, etc. Such questions are to be attempted by
Visualy Impaired candidates only.
Section-A
1Match the following:
Column-l Column-1|
(A) Satyagraha in Champaran (i) Indigo Plantation
(B) Satyagraha in Kheda (iüi) Mill Workers
(C) Satyagraha in Ahmedabad (iü) Peasant Struggle
(D) Non-Cooperation Movement (iv) Mass Movement
Options:
(a) (A)-(i), (B)-(ii), (C)-{i), (D)-{iv)
(b) (A}-(ii), (B)-0), (C)-iv), (D)-{ii)
(c) (A}-0), (B)-(iv), (C)-(i), (D}-(ü)
(d) (A)-{ü), (B)-(1), (C)-{iv), (D)-{iv)
, 'Hind Swarj' ?
BWho was the author of the book
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru Kpl in anv
(d) Rabindranath Tagore
(c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak 9 Map
Base
3Adentify and name the personality shown in theimage given below.
L o c a ta
en
(a) Dadabhai Naoroji (b) Johann Gutenberg (c) Lala Lajpat Rai (d) Bipin chandra Pal
4Which novel was written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay that inspired nationalistic
feeling ?
(a) Anandamath (b) Gitanjali
(c) Hind Swaraj (d) Godan
5A. Explain how the First World War created a new economic and
political situationin India
or
5B. "Print culture played a key role in spreading
nationalist ideas. " Explain.
6A.Why is the year 1848 considered a turning point in
European history ?
or
6B Describéany three main features of
the 'Poona Pact' signed in 1932.
7A Explain the role of language and folklore in
developing nationalism in Europe.
or
78. Describe the impact of print technology on
Indian women and
century. reformers during the 19th
8. Case- Based Question
Read the passage andanswer the question:
" Mahatma Gandhi believed in non-violence and peaceful
movements like the Non-Cooperation and Civil Disobediencemethods. He led many
inspired millions to join the national movement. He strongly Movements. His Salt mass
boycott øfEritish goods." advocated the use of March
khadi and
8.1NAme the movement started by Gandhi against the salt tax.
8.2What did Gandhi promote as a symbol of self-reliance?
FIRST PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION -2025-26
Subject: Social Science(087) SET-A M.M- 80
Class:X TIME -3 HOURS
GenerallnsruGions:
1. There are 38 questions in the Question paper. All questions are compulsory.
2. the question paper has Four Sections-A-History, B-Geography, C-Political Science and D-Economics.
3. Each Section is of 20 Marks and has MCQs, VSA, SA, LAs and CBQ
4. Very Short Answer Type Questions (VSA), carry 2 marks each. Answers to each question should not
exceed 40 words.
5. Short Answer Type Questions (SA), carry 3 marks each. Answers to each question should not
exceed 60 words.
6. Long answer type questions (LA), carry 5 marks each. Answers to each question should not exceed
120 words.
7. there are case based questions (CBQ) with three sub-questions and are of 4 marks each. Answers
toeach question should not exceed 100 words.
8. The map-based questions carry 5 marks with two parts- Q9. In Section-A-History (2 marks) and
Q19. In Section-8-Geography (3 marks).
9.there is no overallchoice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in
few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions must be attemped.
10. In addition to this , NOTE that a separate question has been provided for Visually Impaired
candidates in lieu of questions having visual inputs, map, etc. Such questions are to be attempted by
Visualy Impaired candidates only.
Section-A
1Match the following:
Column-l Column-1|
(A) Satyagraha in Champaran (i) Indigo Plantation
(B) Satyagraha in Kheda (iüi) Mill Workers
(C) Satyagraha in Ahmedabad (iü) Peasant Struggle
(D) Non-Cooperation Movement (iv) Mass Movement
Options:
(a) (A)-(i), (B)-(ii), (C)-{i), (D)-{iv)
(b) (A}-(ii), (B)-0), (C)-iv), (D)-{ii)
(c) (A}-0), (B)-(iv), (C)-(i), (D}-(ü)
(d) (A)-{ü), (B)-(1), (C)-{iv), (D)-{iv)
, 'Hind Swarj' ?
BWho was the author of the book
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru Kpl in anv
(d) Rabindranath Tagore
(c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak 9 Map
Base
3Adentify and name the personality shown in theimage given below.
L o c a ta
en
(a) Dadabhai Naoroji (b) Johann Gutenberg (c) Lala Lajpat Rai (d) Bipin chandra Pal
4Which novel was written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay that inspired nationalistic
feeling ?
(a) Anandamath (b) Gitanjali
(c) Hind Swaraj (d) Godan
5A. Explain how the First World War created a new economic and
political situationin India
or
5B. "Print culture played a key role in spreading
nationalist ideas. " Explain.
6A.Why is the year 1848 considered a turning point in
European history ?
or
6B Describéany three main features of
the 'Poona Pact' signed in 1932.
7A Explain the role of language and folklore in
developing nationalism in Europe.
or
78. Describe the impact of print technology on
Indian women and
century. reformers during the 19th
8. Case- Based Question
Read the passage andanswer the question:
" Mahatma Gandhi believed in non-violence and peaceful
movements like the Non-Cooperation and Civil Disobediencemethods. He led many
inspired millions to join the national movement. He strongly Movements. His Salt mass
boycott øfEritish goods." advocated the use of March
khadi and
8.1NAme the movement started by Gandhi against the salt tax.
8.2What did Gandhi promote as a symbol of self-reliance?
