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MOCK TEST SERIES - IV (BOARD PATTERN 2025-26)
CLASS: X SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE (087)
TIME: 3 HOURS MAX. MARKS: 80
General Instructions:
  1. The question paper has 38 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
  2. The question paper has Four Sections:
        Section A: History (Q. No. 1 to 9).
        Section B: Geography (Q. No. 10 to 19).
        Section C: Political Science (Q. No. 20 to 29).
        Section D: Economics (Q. No. 30 to 38).
  3. Each section is of 20 Marks.
  4. Questions carrying 2 Marks are Very Short Answer Type Questions (VSA). Answer to each question should not exceed 40 words.
  5. Questions carrying 3 Marks are Short Answer Type Questions (SA). Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words.
  6. Questions carrying 4 Marks are Case-Based Questions.
  7. Questions carrying 5 Marks are Long Answer Type Questions (LA). Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words.
  8. Map based questions are in Section A (History - 2 Marks) and Section B (Geography - 3 Marks).
  9. 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 must be attempted.
SECTION A : HISTORY (20 MARKS)
1.
Which of the following statements about the 'Civil Code of 1804', usually known as the Napoleonic Code, is INCORRECT?
(a) It did away with all privileges based on birth. (b) It established equality before the law. (c) It secured the right to property. (d) It granted voting rights to all men and women.
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2.
Match the following authors with their literary works:
Column A (Author)
I. Jyotiba Phule
II. Rashsundari Debi
III. Kashibaba
IV. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Column B (Work)
A. Chhote Aur Bade Ka Sawal
B. Ghulamgiri
C. Kesari
D. Amar Jiban
(a) I-B, II-D, III-A, IV-C (b) I-C, II-A, III-B, IV-D (c) I-A, II-B, III-C, IV-D (d) I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A
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3.
Arrange the following events of Indian History in chronological order:
  1. The Poona Pact.
  2. Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa.
  3. The Salt March.
  4. The Second Round Table Conference.
(a) II, III, IV, I (b) II, I, III, IV (c) III, II, I, IV (d) IV, III, II, I
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4.
Assertion (A): In 1917, Gandhiji organised a Satyagraha to support the peasants of the Kheda district of Gujarat.
Reason (R): The peasants were affected by crop failure and a plague epidemic, and were demanding that revenue collection be relaxed.
(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.
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5.
What was the main aim of the 'Treaty of Vienna' of 1815?
2
6.
"The First World War created a new economic and political situation in India." Explain the statement with three examples.
3
7.
How did the Non-Cooperation Movement spread in the countryside? Explain with the example of the peasants of Awadh.
OR
"Ideas of nationalism also developed through a movement to revive Indian folklore." Support the statement with suitable examples.
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8.
Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:
"The printing press is the most powerful engine of progress and public opinion is the force that will sweep despotism away." — Louise-Sebastien Mercier.
Print popularized the ideas of the Enlightenment thinkers. Collectively, their writings provided a critical commentary on tradition, superstition and despotism. They argued for the rule of reason rather than custom.
(8.1) Name the French novelist mentioned in the source. (1)
(8.2) How did print culture challenge the authority of the Church? (1)
(8.3) "Print created a new culture of dialogue and debate." Analyse the statement. (2)
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9.
Map Skill Based Question:
Two places A and B have been marked on the given outline map of India.
(A) The place where Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place.
(B) The place where Gandhiji organised Satyagraha for cotton mill workers.
Identify them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them.
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SECTION B : GEOGRAPHY (20 MARKS)
10.
Which one of the following is a leguminous crop?
(a) Pulses (b) Jowar (c) Millets (d) Sesamum
1
11.
Which one of the following agencies markets steel for the public sector plants?
(a) HAIL (b) SAIL (c) TATA Steel (d) MNCC
1
12.
Which mode of transportation reduces trans-shipment losses and delays?
(a) Railways (b) Roadways (c) Pipelines (d) Waterways
1
13.
Which of the following is NOT a conventional source of energy?
(a) Coal (b) Petroleum (c) Natural Gas (d) Wind Energy
1
14.
"There is enough for everybody's need and not for any body's greed." Who said this?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru (b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee (c) M. K. Gandhi (d) Sunder Lal Bahuguna
1
15.
Suggest any two measures to conserve water resources in India.
2
16.
"Manufacturing sector is considered the backbone of development." Justify the statement with three arguments.
3
17.
Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:
"Energy is required for all activities. It is needed to cook, to provide light and heat, to propel vehicles and to drive machinery in industries. Energy can be generated from fuel minerals like coal, petroleum, natural gas, uranium and from electricity. Energy resources can be classified as conventional and non-conventional sources."
(17.1) Differentiate between commercial and non-commercial energy. (1)
(17.2) Why is coal the most important energy resource for India? (1)
(17.3) "India has a vast potential of non-conventional energy resources." Justify. (2)
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18.
Explain the importance of 'Pipelines' as a means of transport in India.
OR
"Road transport in India is more useful than rail transport." Support the statement with five suitable arguments.
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19.
Map Skill Based Question:
On the given political outline map of India, locate and label the following:
(a) Tehri Dam
(b) Bengaluru (Software Technology Park)
(c) Haldia (Major Sea Port)
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SECTION C : POLITICAL SCIENCE (20 MARKS)
20.
Which one of the following countries has a one-party system?
(a) China (b) India (c) USA (d) United Kingdom
1
21.
Which of the following is an example of 'Coming Together Federation'?
(a) India (b) USA (c) Belgium (d) Spain
1
22.
In the context of democracies, which of the following ideas is correct? Democracies have successfully eliminated:
(a) conflicts among people. (b) economic inequalities among people. (c) differences of opinion about how marginalized sections are to be treated. (d) the idea of political inequality.
1
23.
Which one of the following subjects is included in the Union List?
(a) Agriculture (b) Police (c) Trade (d) Defence
1
24.
Assertion (A): Power sharing is the very spirit of democracy.
Reason (R): A democratic rule involves sharing power with those affected by its exercise.
(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.
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25.
Explain the role of 'Regional Political Parties' in Indian democracy.
2
26.
"Democracy is accountable, responsive and legitimate government." Explain the statement.
3
27.
What is a Political Party? Explain any four functions of political parties.
OR
"No party system is ideal for all countries and for all situations." Justify the statement with arguments.
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28.
Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:
"The Constitution declared India as a Union of States. Although it did not use the word federation, the Indian Union is based on the principles of federalism. The Constitution originally provided for a two-tier system of government, the Union Government or what we call the Central Government, representing the Union of India and the State governments. Later, a third tier of federalism was added in the form of Panchayats and Municipalities."
(28.1) What is federalism? (1)
(28.2) Name the third tier of government in India. (1)
(28.3) Explain the significance of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992). (2)
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SECTION D : ECONOMICS (20 MARKS)
29.
Which of the following is a formal source of credit?
(a) Money lenders (b) Employers (c) Relatives (d) Cooperatives
1
30.
Which sector contributes the highest to India's GDP?
(a) Primary Sector (b) Secondary Sector (c) Tertiary Sector (d) Quaternary Sector
1
31.
Development of a country can generally be determined by:
(a) its per capita income (b) its average literacy level (c) health status of its people (d) all the above
1
32.
MGNREGA 2005 guarantees 100 days of work in a year to:
(a) Urban unemployed (b) Rural households (c) Industrial workers (d) All citizens
1
33.
Assertion (A): Globalization has led to the improvement in the living conditions of workers in the developing countries.
Reason (R): Globalization has resulted in greater competition among producers.
(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.
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34.
Why is the issue of sustainability important for development?
2
35.
"Cheap and affordable credit is crucial for the country's development." Explain the statement with three points.
3
36.
Distinguish between the organized and unorganized sectors of employment.
3
37.
Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:
"In recent years, the central and state governments in India are taking special steps to attract foreign companies to invest in India. Industrial zones, called Special Economic Zones (SEZs), are being set up. SEZs are to have world class facilities: electricity, water, roads, transport, storage, recreational and educational facilities. Companies who set up production units in the SEZs do not have to pay taxes for an initial period of five years."
(37.1) What is the main objective of setting up SEZs? (1)
(37.2) Mention any one facility provided in SEZs. (1)
(37.3) How does flexibility in labour laws help companies? (2)
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38.
"Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has played a major role in spreading out production of services across countries." Justify the statement with examples.
OR
"The impact of globalization has not been uniform." Explain this statement with proper arguments.
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