CBSE Class 10th Mid Term Exam 2024-25 : Social Science Most Important Question with Answers

Studying for your CBSE Class 10th Social Science mid-term or half-yearly exam can be challenging. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of the most important social science questions and answers for the 2024-25 school year. This guide focuses on essential topics from your social science syllabus to make studying easier.

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CBSE Class 10th Mid Term/Half-Yearly Social Science Questions and Answers

1. A country in which the principle of majoritarianism led to civil war:

(a) Belgium

(b) Sri Lanka

(c) Netherlands

(d) Germany

Ans. (b) Sri Lanka

2. Identify the major aspect that helped in the formation of a Nation-State in Britain.

(a) In 1688, the monarch of Britain fought War with English Parliament.

(b) The Parliament through a bloodless revolution seized power from the monarchy.

(c) The British nation was formed as a result of a war with Ireland and Wales.

(d) The formation of a Nation-State in Britain was the result of many revolts.

Ans. (b) The Parliament through a bloodless revolution seized power from the monarchy.

3. Which of the following rulers built the tank of Hauz Khas, Delhi?

(a) Akbar

(b) Iltutmish

(c) Raja Nahar Singh

(d) Balban

Ans. (b) Iltutmish

4. Assume there are four families in a country. The average per capita income of these families are ₹ 5000. If the income of three families is ₹ 4000, ₹ 7000 and ₹ 3000 respectively, what is the income of the fourth family?

(a) ₹ 7500

(b) ₹ 3000

(c) ₹ 2000

(d) ₹ 6000

Ans. (d) ₹ 6000

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5. Which of the following statements is correct about the GDP?

(a) It shows how big the economy of a country is in terms of purchasing power.

(b) It shows the total product of a country in a given year without calculating the national income.

(c) It shows the number of people involved in production in the tertiary sector in a year.

(d) It shows the value of total goods and services produced in a country in a year.

Ans. (d) It shows the value of total goods and services produced in a country in a year.

6. Identify the country indicated through the symbols given in the picture.

(a) Bulgaria

(b) Germany

(c) Italy

(d) France

Ans. (b) Germany

7. Which of the following statements about the third-tier of democracy is false?

(a) One-third of all positions in local bodies are reserved for women.

(b) The state government retains the power over revenues for the local bodies.

(c) Seats are reserved in the elected bodies for the SC, ST and OBC candidates.

(d) An independent institution called theState Election Commission conducts Panchayat and municipal elections.

Ans. (b) The state government retains the power over revenues for the local bodies.

8. For a jobless youth, which of the following goals of development will be the highest on his priority list?

(a) More employment opportunities

(b) More days of work and better wages

(c) Metal roads for transportation

(d) Establishment of a high school

Ans. (a) More employment opportunities

9. Raghu was an Indian farmer during the 1950s. Which of the following institutional reforms would he have witnessed in the 1950s?

(a) Package technology being used in agriculture.

(b) Kisan Credit Card (KCC) being launched.

(c) Establishment of the Grameen banks.

(d) Abolition of the zamindari system.

Ans. (d) Abolition of the zamindari system.

10. Rohit works in a hotel. He has regulated work hours and gets to eat lunch at the hotel everyday. He can also take an off if he doesn't feel well physically or emotionally.

Of which of the following sectors is he most likely to be an employee?

(a) Agriculture sector

(b) Private-sector

(c) Organised sector

(d) Unorganised sector

Ans. (c) Organised sector

11. Identify the correct statement with regard to the ‘Zollverein’ from the following options:

(a) It was a coalition of Prussian states formed to manage political alliances.

(b) Its aim was to bind the Prussia politically into an association.

(c) It was a Custom Union at the initiative of Prussia.

(d) It helped to awaken and raise national sentiment in Europe.

Ans. (c) It was a Custom Union at the initiative of Prussia.

12. Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes between renewable resources and non-renewable resources?

(a) Renewable resources can be renewed or reproduced by physical, chemical or mechanical processes while non-renewable resources occur over a very long geological time.

(b) Renewable resources are owned privately by individuals while non-renewable resources are accessible to all the members of the community.

(c) Renewable resources are obtained from biosphere and have life while non-renewable resources are composed of non-living things.

(d) Renewable resources are found in a region, but have not been utilised till date while non-renewable resources have the potential to satisfy human needs but human beings do not have the appropriate technology to access these.

Ans. (a) Renewable resources can be renewed or reproduced by physical, chemical or mechanical processes while non- renewable resources occur over a very long geological time

13. Identify using the given hints:

(1) A body of saturated rock through which water can easily move.

(2) They must be permeable and porous.

(3) They include rock such as sandstone, conglomerate, fractured limestone and gravel.

Ans. Aquifer

14. Arrange in chronological order.

(I) India attained Independence.

(II) Comprehensive land development programme was initiated in India.

(III) White revolution was introduced.

(IV)The Green revolution begins.

Codes:

(a) (I), (IV), (III) and (II)

(b) (II), (III), (I) and (IV)

(c) (III), (II), (I) and (IV)

(d) (II), (I), (IV) and (III)

Ans. (a) (I), (IV), (III) and (II)

15. Read the given data and answer the following question.

Identify the country that most probably has a well-developed healthcare system but lesser average education than India.

(a) Sri Lanka

(b) Myanmar

(c) Pakistan

(d) Nepal

(d) No Information has been given to determine the health of the children.

Ans. (d) Nepal

16. Arrange the following statements in sequential order based on the events that shaped the rise of nationalism in Europe.

(I) Greek struggle for independence begins which received support from other Greeks living in exile

(II) Revolutions in Europe begin by various groups artisans, industrial workers and middle classes

(III) Napoleon invades Italy which lead to the beginning of Napoleonic wars.

(IV) The Vienna Peace Settlement was signed by representatives of the European powers – Britain, Russia, Prussia and Austria

Codes:

(a) (IV), (III), (II), (I)

(b) (III), (IV), (I), (II)

(c) (I), (IV), (III), (II)

(d) (I), (II), (III), (IV)

Ans. (d) (I), (II), (III), (IV)

17. Fill in the blank by choosing the most appropriate option:

(I) _____________ owns the Reliance Industries.

(a) The government

(b) A private business or a group

(c) A Bank

(d) Jointly by private companies and the govt.

Ans. (b) A private business or a group

(II) Muskmelon grows in _____________.

(a) Rabi season

(b) Kharif season

(c) Zaid season

(d) They are grown in both Zaid and Rabi seasons.

Ans. (c) Zaid season

(III) _____________ owns the Reliance Industries.

(a) The government

(b) A private business or a group

(c) A Bank

(d) Jointly by private companies and the govt.

Ans. (b) A private business or a group

(IV) The Tamil natives of Sri Lanka are known as _____________ .

(a) Indian Tamils

(b) Muslim Tamils

(c) Sri Lankan Tamils

(d) Christian Tamils

Ans. (c) Sri Lankan Tamils

18. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:

(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 correct but (R) is wrong.

(d) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.

Assertion (A): Although judges in India are appointed by the executive, they can check the functioning of executive or laws made by the legislatures.

Reason (R): Judiciary is superior and more experienced than the executive.

Ans. (c) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.

19. “Land is a natural resource of utmost importance.” Justify the statement with appropriate arguments.

Ans. Land is an important natural resource. This can be argued through the following statements:

(1) All economic activities are performed on land. This includes production of goods.

(2) Land supports natural vegetation and wildlife. Most of the minerals are formed in land.

(3) It is used for transport and communication system.

20. ‘Sustainable Development is a crucial step for the development of a country’. Explain with suitable examples.

Ans. Sustainable development is crucial for development of a country as it:

(1) Promotes use of renewable resources like solar energy, tidal energy, etc

(2) Puts a check on over usage of resources

(3) Promotes protection and conservation of resources for future generation (All three points to be explained.)

21. State which government is more powerful in terms of law making or legislation

Ans. The Union government is more powerful because:

(1) It can make law on subjects included in the residuary list. 

(2) State governments and the central government can both make law on the subjects included in the concurrent list but the law of the centre prevails in case of any dead lock hence, giving it more power.

22. Balanced resource planning is essential at the national, state, regional and local levels. Elaborate this statement with suitable examples.

Ans. Balanced resource planning is essential because of the following reasons: There are some regions which are rich in resources while others are deficient in certain resources.

(1) Planning is essential because abundance of resources brings economic prosperity generally and only through planning, places deficient in resources can be given equal opportunities of development.

(2) There are certain places which are abundant in resources but still not economically developed.

(3) Planning helps with maintaining opportunities in these places and conserving their resources.

(4) Planning is essential for local and state levels because exploitation starts at the lowest level and can be prevented if people were taught the significance of the same as the smallest unit of community.

(5) Planning also helps in establishing equality in the society. It helps us map potential resources and use them prudently.

23. ‘India is an agriculturally important country.’ Justify the statement with three arguments.

Ans. The arguments are as follows:

(1) Two-thirds of its population is engaged in agricultural activities.

(2) Agriculture is a primary activity which produces most of the food that Indians consume.

(3) Besides food grains, it also produces raw material for various industries.

(4) Some agricultural products like tea, coffee, spices etc. are also exported which brings much needed foreign exchange in the country. (Mention any three points)

24. Under which type of federation is India classified? Mention any two features of such federation.

Ans. India comes under ‘holding together federations’.

Features of the ‘holding together federations’ are:

(1) It decides to divide its power between the constituent states and the national government.

(2) In this federation, the central government tends to be more powerful than the state government.

(3) In this system, different constituent units of the federation have unequal powers. (Any two of the three points can be written to get full marks)

25. Why is the issue of sustainability important for development? Explain.

Ans. Sustainable economic development means development that is viable keeping the requirements of both the present and future generations is mind.

(1) It is a development that doesn’t compromise with the environment, provides equal opportunities to grow, utilises resources for both the present and upcoming generations.

(2) The issue of sustainability is important for development because without the same, man will use resources without care, destroying the environment, preventing all chances of survival and development in future.

(3) If not for sustainability, people would start exploiting finitely available resources and end up finishing them soon, thus destroying Earth’s balance.

(4) Global warming, ozone layer depletion and environmental pollution have been caused due to this ignorance.

(5) Sustainability is vital for maintaining global peace and quality of life.

So, the need of the hour is to use resources wisely to sustain our planet Earth.

26. What is land degradation? Suggest any four steps to control land degradation.

Ans. Continuous use of land over a long period of time without taking appropriate measures to conserve and manage it, has resulted in land degradation. This has serious repercussions on society and the environment.

Following steps can be taken to control the land degradation:

(1) Afforestation and proper management of grazing can help to some extent

(2) Planting of shelter belts of plants

(3) Control on over grazing, stabilization of sand dunes by growing thorny bushes

(4) Proper management of waste lands, control of mining activities, proper discharge and disposal of industrial effluents and wastes after treatment can reduce land and water degradation in industrial and suburban areas.

27. ‘Sustainability' issue is significant for development. Substantiate with suitable explanation.

Ans. Sustainability is indeed a crucial consideration for development. Sustainability refers to the ability to meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

(1) From an economic perspective, sustainability is essential because it involves responsible and effcient use of resources to ensure longterm economic growth and prosperity.

(2) Sustainability issues encompass various aspects, including environmental, social, and economic dimensions. Failure to address sustainability issues can have severe consequences. Environmental degradation can result in the loss of ecosystem services, such as clean air, water, and fertile soil, which are essential for human well-being.

(3) Climate change, driven by unsustainable practices, poses significant risks to ecosystems, communities, and economies worldwide.

(4) There is a growing recognition of the importance of sustainability in development. Governments, businesses, and individuals are increasingly adopting sustainable practices and policies.

(5) Sustainable development goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations provide a framework for addressing sustainability issues globally. Efforts are being made to transition to
renewable energy sources, promote circular economy models, enhance resource efficiency, and foster social inclusivity.)

28. How did female figures become an allegory of the nation during the nineteenth century in Europe? Analyse.

Ans. Female figures became an allegory of the nation during the nineteenth century in Europe in the following ways:

(1) Artists, in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, often made efforts to represent a country as if it were a person. Femalefigures were chosen to express an abstract
idea of a nation. These female figures, thus, became an allegory of the nation.

(2) In France, a female figure was christened Marianne, and was characterised by values of liberty and the republic through the red cap, the tricolour and the cockade. Statues of Marianne stood in public squares to remind people of the national symbol of unity.

(3) In Germany, the female figure - Germania - became the allegory of the German nation. In visual representations, Germania wore the crown of oak leaves, as the German oak stood for heroism.