CBSE
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
SOCIAL SCIENCE (CODE 087)
CLASS X – SESSION 2023-24
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. The question paper comprises Six Sections – A, B, C, D, E and F. There are 37 questions
in the Question paper. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A – From questions 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
3. Section B – Question no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2 marks
each. Answer to each question should not exceed 40 words.
4. Section C contains Q.25to Q.29 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words
5. Section D – Question no. 30 to 33 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words.
6. Section-E - Questions no from 34 to 36 are case based questions with three sub questions
and are of 4 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 100 words.
7. Section F – Question no. 37 is map based, carrying 5 marks with two parts, 37a from History
(2 marks) and 37b from Geography (3 marks).
8. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been
provided in few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions have to be attempted.
9. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever
necessary.
10. Note: CBQ stands for “Competency Based Question”. 50% weightage allocated for
competency-based questions.
SECTION A
MCQs (1X20=20)
1. Identify the correct option that describes the act given below. 1
i. The Act was passed by the Imperial Legislative Council.
ii. It gave power to the government to repress political activities.
iii. It empowered the government to detain political prisoners without trial.
Options:
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, a. Rowlatt Act
b. Vernacular Press Act
c. Government of India Act
d. Inland Emigration Act
2. Which place in India has an artificial lake to conserve water that dates to 11th 1
century?
a. Delhi
b. Bhopal
c. Mumbai
d. Kolhapur
3. Read the data given below and answer the question. 1
Educational Achievement of Rural Population of Uttar Pradesh
As per the data given above who has the least percentage of literacy rate in
rural population?
a. Male
b. Children
c. Male& Female
d. Female
4. Which of the following options represent potential measures that can be 1
taken to mitigate the threats posed on the tiger population and biodiversity?
i. Banning hunting, giving legal protection to their habitats, and restricting trade
in wildlife
ii. Prohibiting the visit of public into forest area.
iii. Establishing wildlife sanctuaries and National Parks
iv. Converting forests into Reserved and Protected forests
Options:
a. Statement i and ii are correct.
b. Statement ii, iii & iv are correct
c. Statement ii is correct.
d. Statement (i), (iii) & (iv) are correct.
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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
SOCIAL SCIENCE (CODE 087)
CLASS X – SESSION 2023-24
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. The question paper comprises Six Sections – A, B, C, D, E and F. There are 37 questions
in the Question paper. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A – From questions 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
3. Section B – Question no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2 marks
each. Answer to each question should not exceed 40 words.
4. Section C contains Q.25to Q.29 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words
5. Section D – Question no. 30 to 33 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words.
6. Section-E - Questions no from 34 to 36 are case based questions with three sub questions
and are of 4 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 100 words.
7. Section F – Question no. 37 is map based, carrying 5 marks with two parts, 37a from History
(2 marks) and 37b from Geography (3 marks).
8. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been
provided in few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions have to be attempted.
9. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever
necessary.
10. Note: CBQ stands for “Competency Based Question”. 50% weightage allocated for
competency-based questions.
SECTION A
MCQs (1X20=20)
1. Identify the correct option that describes the act given below. 1
i. The Act was passed by the Imperial Legislative Council.
ii. It gave power to the government to repress political activities.
iii. It empowered the government to detain political prisoners without trial.
Options:
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, a. Rowlatt Act
b. Vernacular Press Act
c. Government of India Act
d. Inland Emigration Act
2. Which place in India has an artificial lake to conserve water that dates to 11th 1
century?
a. Delhi
b. Bhopal
c. Mumbai
d. Kolhapur
3. Read the data given below and answer the question. 1
Educational Achievement of Rural Population of Uttar Pradesh
As per the data given above who has the least percentage of literacy rate in
rural population?
a. Male
b. Children
c. Male& Female
d. Female
4. Which of the following options represent potential measures that can be 1
taken to mitigate the threats posed on the tiger population and biodiversity?
i. Banning hunting, giving legal protection to their habitats, and restricting trade
in wildlife
ii. Prohibiting the visit of public into forest area.
iii. Establishing wildlife sanctuaries and National Parks
iv. Converting forests into Reserved and Protected forests
Options:
a. Statement i and ii are correct.
b. Statement ii, iii & iv are correct
c. Statement ii is correct.
d. Statement (i), (iii) & (iv) are correct.
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