Social Science
Social Science
VISHWABHARTI VIDHYALAY
ARIFKHAN N PATHAN SHAHWADI
SPECIAL THANKS
PRINCIPAL
MANSUKH M. VYAS MADHAV PUBLIC SCHOOL
Question Bank 2025
Class 10th
Social Science
Section A
(A) ( B) ( A) (b)
(A) ( B) ( A) (B)
(A) ( B) ( A) (B)
1. Tiger Project ( a) E.S. 1992 1. Red panda ( a) An extinct species in the forest of
India
2. Elephant project ( b) E.S. 2000 2. King Cobra ( b) A species of rain-fed in the
Himalayas
3. Vulture project ( c) E.S. 1971 3. Leopard ( c) Species of Southern
Rainforest
(d) E.S. 2004 ( d) Fresh water species of rivers
(A) ( B)
(A) ( B) ( A) (B)
1. In ........... A.D. Government of India formed the Board for Indian Wildlife .( 1952 , 1972
, 1958 )
2. In .............. A.D. law related to wildlife has come into existence ? (1958 , 1972 ,
1952)
3. ' Mumbai ' Natural History Committee was established in in .......... AD. (1883 , 1876 ,
1958)
4. Government has made ......... provisions to preserve our precious heritage.
(Introduction , Rights , Constitution)
5. Central government has declared important historical places as ..........
(Global Monuments , National Monuments , State Monuments)
6. The Indian Fund Trade Act was enacted in .......... (1876 , 1976 , 1958)
7. ................. located in Bhopal . (National Museum , Indian Museum , National Museum
of Humanity)
8. Shri Hemchandracharya Library is located in ........... Gujarat . (Siddpur , Patan ,
Sankheda)
9 . India has embodied the .............. spirit in the world.
(Vasudhaiva Family Centre , Sarvadharma Sambhava , Shantanukulam)
10 . Swami Vivekananda attended the World religious Conference held in the city of
.............
(Paris , New York , Chicago)
11. India _______ sacred rivers are mention in prayers composed in India. (five , seven ,
nine)
12 . Tourism industry gives _______ benefits to the state . (Economic , Social , Political)
13 . ' May we receive good and auspicious thoughts from all directions. ' is the message of
.........
(Samaveda , Rigveda , Yajurveda)
14 . .............. has the least irrigated area in the state. (Manipur , Mizoram , Meghalaya)
15 . ............. is an important multi-purpose scheme of the state of Bihar.
( Kosi Scheme , Chambal Valley Scheme , Hirakund Scheme)
16 . India's .......... state has the lowest proportion of irrigated area. (Punjab , Mizoram ,
Rajasthan)
17 . The main source of resources on earth is ........... (snowfall , flood , rain)
18 . The main source of surface water is ........... (rivers , springs , lakes)
19 . Absorption of surface water produces .......... water. (marine , lake , underground)
20 . About ............ liters of water is required to produce one kg of wheat . (1000 , 1500 ,
2000 )
21. From Kaveri River to a canal known as ................ The construction took place in the
second century. (Grand Anicut , Grand Niketak , Grand Caniet)
22 . The Eastern Yamuna Canal of Uttar Pradesh was constructed in the year of .........
A.D.
(1876 , 1892 , 1882)
23 . .............. is the main means of irrigation. (wells and tubewells , canals , ponds)
24 . The second mode of irrigation is ........... (wells-tube wells , ponds , canals)
25 . The third most important means of irrigation is ......... (canals , ponds , well-tube
well)
26 . South India and East India are largely irrigated by .......... (lakes , canals , wells-
tubewells)
27 . Conservation of water resources is known as .........
(moisture conservation , irrigation conservation , water conservation)
28 . About ....... percent of the clear cultivated area in India Irrigation takes place. (38 ,
28 , 48)
29 . ......... activity is the third type of economic activity. (Trade , Agriculture , Industry)
30 . After the invention_____, man began to live a settled life. ( of land , of agriculture , of
water)
31 . When climbing Everest ......... people are good mountaineers. (Gurkha , Sherpa ,
Bhotia )
32 . ……… is the beasts of burden in the desert. ( donkey , camel , chalk)
33. The only option to co-ordinate goods, people and area is ………. ( Road , Air , Railway)
34. India's road system is at _____ rank in largest road system in whole world. (First , Second
, Third)
35. Construction and maintenance of rural roads by ………… ( Gram Panchayats , Talukas ,
Districts)
36. Under the ……………………. scheme Efforts are made to improve rural transport.
(Rashtrapati Gram Sadak , Rajpal Gram Sadak , Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak)
37. The express highway is also called…………. (National Highway , Expressway , Border
Road)
3 8 . All persons sitting in the vehicle must use ………….. for accident prevention ( mobile ,
seatbelt , horn)
39 . When an accident is seen on the road immediately inform the ………. number to be
helpful injured person. (104, 108, 181)
40. The largest nationalized institution of the country is ………….( Indian Railways , Defense
Sector , Power Energy)
41. The government launched the ............ project make India's trade balance positive.
(Digital India , Make in India , Skill India)
42. A plan has been taken, to develop .......... port in Gujarat. (Mundra , Poshitra ,
Veraval)
43. The largest port in Gujarat is .......... (Alang , Kandla , Mudra)
44. India has a coastline of about ........... kilometers is found (1600 , 7516 , 5716 )
45. Major ports along the coast of India are .......... (9 , 13 , 11)
46. Gujarat has got a coastline of about ............... km. (1100 , 1400 , 1600 )
47. The port containing automatic lock gate in Gujarat is ........... (Kandla , Porbandar ,
Bhavnagar)
48. _____ port of Gujarat remains open for whole year. (Bhavnagar , Kandla , Porbandar)
Choose the correct option. (Chapter: 7,11,15)
1. a mythical object is found during any excavation , under which law a person
Have to inform the officer of the Department of Archaeology ?
( A) 1876 Indian Fund Trade Act ( B ) 1958 - Archaeological Remains Act
( C) 1952 Indian Wildlife Protection Act ( D) 1972 Artifacts Act
2. What is not considered while repairing buildings ?
( A) Original form ( B) Original ( C ) Change in color ( D) Size and
shape
3. Who prepares the list of World Heritage Sites globally ?
( A) UNESCO ( B) United Nations ( C) UNICEF ( D) World Bank
4 . Taj Mahal was fading due to the air pollution of which refinery ?
( A) Mathura Refinery ( B) Agra Refinery (C) Lucknow Refinery ( D) Jhansi
Refinery
5. Which of the following statements is not true ?
( A) India realizes the spirit of ' Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam ' in the world .
( B) “ I am proud to say that the religion I represent has taught lessons of universal
brotherhood and tolerance to whole world.’ - Swami Vivekananda
(C) Dutch and the Britishers were also welcomed by the people of India who believed in
tolerance and universal brotherhood.
( D) The astrologers of ancient India emphasized the economic unity of India.
6. National Museum: New Delhi , then Indian Museum:
( A) Kolkata ( B) Bhopal ( C) Hyderabad ( D) Mumbai
7 . Center of Mahavir Jain Aradhana kendra : Gandhinagar , then Sri Hemchandracharya:
( A) Vadodara ( B) Ahmedabad ( C) Patan ( D) Rajkot
8. ' Bhamrio Kuvo ' is associated with which place ?
( A) Ahmedabad ( B) Muhammadabad ( C) Mehmedabad ( D) Junagadh
9 . How is the heritage of our country ?
( A) is rich and diverse ( B) is the most valuable heritage of the
world
( C) Glimpse of all the heritage of the world ( D) Propagator of Hindu culture
10 . What has been established in different parts of the country regarding wildlife laws ?
( A) National Museums ( B) Archaeological Survey of India
( C) Sanctuaries and National Parks ( D) Natural History Committee
11 . White Sangemarmar (marble) of Taj Mahal was fading and falling , what was the
reason ?
( A) Land pollution ( B) Water pollution ( C) Air pollution ( D) Noise pollution
12 . Which is India's oldest organization for environment and wildlife conservation ?
( A) Gir foundation ( B) National Foundation
( C) Inter National Foundation ( D) Mumbai Natural History Committee
13 . Which of the following pairs is incorrect ?
( A) National Museum → New Delhi ( B) Indian Museum → Kolkata
( C) Prince of Wales → Pune ( D) Salarangaj Museum → Hyderabad
1 4. Select the correct option by arranging the following pairs.
(1) Water conservation ( a) Natural unit
(2) Preventing inundation of areas ( b) Polluting water bodies
(3) Water harvesting ( c) Rain water harvesting
(4) Water Management Construction ( d) of maximum reservoirs
( A) 1- c, 2 d, 3- a, 4- b ( B) 1 d, 2 b, 3- c, 4- a
( C) 1 a, 2 b, 3- c, 4- d ( D) 1- c, 2- a, 3- d, 4- b
1 5. Which one does not fit the considerations for water management ?
( A) Reusing used water if possible
( B) Protection of water bodies from pollution
( C) Enhancing public participation in water management
( D) Minimize use of well-tubewells , farm ponds
1 6. State one method that does not fit in water conservation methods.
( A) Building more reservoirs
( B) Connection of one river basin to another
( C) To make efforts to raise the ground water table
( D) Construction of artificial falls on rivers
1 7. To whom water resources are directly related?
( A ) With the ecosystem ( B ) With industries ( C) With irrigation ( D)
Along rivers
1 8. Which is the multi-purpose scheme on Tapi river ?
( A) Sardar Sarovar ( B) Kadana , Vanakbori ( C) Dharoi Scheme ( D )
Ukai , Kakrapar
19 . Which is the multi-purpose scheme on Mahisagar river ?
( A) Sardar Sarovar ( B) Kadana , Vanakbori ( C) Dharoi Scheme ( D)
Ukai , Kakrapar
20 . Which is the multi-purpose scheme on Sabarmati river ?
( A) Dhroi Scheme ( B) Kadana , Vanakbori ( C) Sardar Sarovar Dam ( D)
Ukai , Kakrapar
21 . How many main types of water source ?
( A) One ( B) Two ( C) Three ( D) Four
22 . Who is not included in irrigated sector development ?
( A) Forestry ( B) Horticulture ( C) Moisture conservation ( D) Wildlife
conservation
23 . Which of the following is not included among the main objectives of rainwater
harvesting ?
( A) Reducing water pollution ( B) Increase the amount of water flowing off the
surface
( C) To meet the growing demand for water ( D) To protect roads from inundation
24 . In which economic system, the element of ' competition ' works as invisible hand to
control the whole market ?
( A) In socialist system ( B) In a mixed economy ( C) In imperialist system ( D) In
market system
25 . What is a man-made tool useful in production called ?
( A) Land ( B) Capital ( C) Labour ( D) Planning
26 . What kind of country is India economically ?
( A) Developed ( B) backward ( C) Developing ( D) Poor
27. By how much $ the per capital income is less, to be called a developing country according
to a World Bank report 2004,
( A) 480 $ ( B) 520 S ( C) 735 $ ( D) 250 $
28 . Animal husbandry is included in which sector of the economy ?
( A) Secondary ( B) Primary ( C) Service sector ( D) All the given three
29 . Which of the following is a limitation of socialist system ?
( A) Monopoly occurs. ( B) There is no incentive to increase production.
( C) Consumers are exploited. ( D) Money and economy cannot be fully
utilized...
30 . Which of the following limitations is found in a mixed economy ?
( A) Inefficiency ( B) Economic disorganization
( C) Wasting of means of production ( D) Price of continuity in economic policy
31 . What type of economy is also called a mixed economy ?
( A) Controlled ( B) Uncontrolled ( C) Free economy ( D) Socialist
economy
32 . How many factor of productions are there ?
( A) One ( B) Two ( C) Three ( D) Four
Write the answers to the following questions in a sentence or two. (Chapter: 14 , 15)
1. What is transportation ?
2. State the types of transport.
3. Which is the longest national highway in India ?
4. which countries are connected with India by National highway of India?
5. which cities are connected with Swarnim (Golden) Quadrilateral Expressway?
6. Which organization constructs roads in the border areas of India ?
7. Which organization provides helicopter service to ONGC and state governments ?
8. Who manages the airports of India ?
9. Name the important ports of Gujarat.
10. In which places Rajju Marg is located in Gujarat ?
11. Which are the effective tools of personal communication ?
12. What is the communication system ?
13. What is international trade ?
14. What is telecasted by Doordarshan satellites ?
15 . In which countries Is Mixed economy system found?
16 . In which country Socialist system is found?
17 . In which countries Market system is found ?
18 . What is economic development ?
19 . What activities are included in the primary section ?
20 . What are the activities of secondary sector called ?
21 . What services are included in service sector activities ?
22 . State the main factors of production .
23 . State the main methods of allocation of means of production .
24 . By what other name is the market system known ?
25. By what other name Mixed economy is known ?
26. Coexistence of whom is found in mixed economy ?
27. Which goal is central to the socialist system ?
28. Which economic system has India adopted ?
29. By what other name is ' free economy ' known ?
Section B
Answer as requested. (Chapter: 1 ,2,6,7,9,12,13,20,22,23)
1. State the constitutional duties for conservation and protection of heritage.
2. Give information about Nishad (Australoid) species .
3. Introduce Arya caste.
4. Introduce the Dravidian caste.
5. Name the famous sculptures of Mauryan period.
6. What is culture ? explain
7. What is natural heritage ? What are the things included in it ?
8. India is a country with ancient civilization – explain.
9. Name only the famous dances of Gujarat.
10. Explain about Patolas of Gujarat.
11. Give information about Meenakarigari.
12. Write a short note on music genre.
13. Explain in short about any three tribal dances of Gujarat .
14. Give information about the art in which characters like Rangalo - Rangali explains
their characteristics in art.
15. Explain Kathakali dance.
16. Drama is a combination of all arts – explain.
17. Explain that India has been a pilgrimage site since ancient times. Or state the
pilgrimage sites of India.
18. Explain : The temples of Goa .
19. Explain : Sun Temple of Kornak.
20. Explain : Qutb Minar.
21. Explain : Taj Mahal.
22. Give a brief introduction about Elephanta Cave.
23. Write about Anjata Cave.
24. Give information about Ellora Cave.
25. Write a short introduction about Red Fort as an Indian monument.
26. Write about Brihadeshwar temple.
27. Give information about Mahabalipuram temple.
28. Name the important museums of India in which cities they are located.
29. Name the museums of Gujarat, in which cities they are located.
30. What is the function of Archaeological Survey of India ?
31. Why is the need for conservation of cultural heritage ?
32. What measures should be taken regarding cleanliness and preservation of tourist
places. (Write any four steps)
33. Write the causes of deforestation.
34. Write any four methods of wildlife conservation.
35. State and describe the types of forests in administrative terms.
36. State the effects of renewal?
37. What is National Park ? Explain in brief.
38. What is Sanctuaries ? Give a brief introduction.
39. Write any four causes of destruction of wildlife.
40. Write any four methods of forest conservation.
41. Write the difference between Sanctuaries and National Park.
42. Write about tiger project.
43. Write about elephant project.
44. Write about snow leopard project.
45. What is a mineral ? Name the non-metallic minerals.
46. State the properties of lead metal.
47. Explain the difference between conventional and non-conventional energy resources.
48. State the use and type of iron.
49. Countries of the world have taken steps towards non-conventional energy sources.-
Explain.
50. Write a note on geo thermal energy.
51. Give brief information about Biogas.
52. Write only six methods for mineral conservation.
53. Minerals are the backbone of a nation's economic development – explain.
54. State the rock from which coal is obtained and write its types.
55. Explain the concept.
1). Minerals 2) Sustainable or Affordable Development
56. Explain the concept.
1). Igneous rocks 2) metamorphic rocks
57. State the measures to prevent environmental encroachment.
58. Give information about sugar industry.
59. Write about the problem of cotton cloth in India.
60. State the types of industrial pollution and give brief information about it.
61. Give information about paper industry.
62. Briefly explain cement industry.
63. Explain the concept and types of industry based on number of workers.
64. State only the types of industries based on ownership.
65. Explain about plastic industry.
66. Which provisions started under different Five Year Plans for Scheduled Castes and
Scheduled Tribes?
67. Distinguish between terrorism and insurgency.
68. State the social impact of terrorism.
69. State any four economic effects of terrorism.
70. State the General provision for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes as per Article
15 of the Constitution.
71.State the General provision for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes as per Article
29.
72. Explain the Naxalite movement.
73. Explain the concept. (1) Minority Class 2) Communalism
74. State any four special provisions for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes .
75. State only the types of nature’s management given by Dr. Subhash Palekar.
76. Explain rain by Cyclone (Thunderstorm).
77. State the characteristics of local earthworms.
78. Briefly state the contribution of local earthworms in building healthy soil.
79. Explain about humus (living matter).
80. Briefly explain carbon , water and energy cycles.
81. State the importance of helmet.
82. State the importance of seatbelt.
83. Explain the points to be observed on square and circle.
84. Give information about the age limit for obtaining a driving license.
85. State any six duties of a driver.
Section C
Answer as requested. (Chapter : 3,4,8,16,18,19)
1. Explain the significance of Gopuram architecture.
2. Explain town planning in ancient India.
3 . Give information about Dholaveera.
4. Give information about the roads of Mohe-jo-Dado town.
5 . A temple located in North Gujarat which is carved in Iranian style , give an introduction
to the temple.
Or write a note about Modhera Sun Temple.
6 . Introduce Valabhi as an ancient university of India.
7 . Explain about Varanasi university.
8. Explain Taxila university.
9. Identify which ancient port of Gujarat the given picture is.
13 . Describe the process of soil formation , state its types on the basis of which it is
formed.
14 . What is soil erosion ? State its prevention measures.
1 5 . State the methods of soil conservation.
1 6 . Black soil is called ' cotton soil ' – explain.
1 7 . Write a note about desert type of land.
18. What is globalization ? State its benefits.
19. What strategy should be adopted for conservation and enrichment of natural resources
? Or
Explain the strategy of sustainable development.
20 . Describe the measures taken to protect the environment .
21 . What is liberalization ? State its advantages and disadvantages.
22. Give information about World Trade Organization ( WTO) .
2 3 . Clarify the rights of consumers. (Write all right and explain any three)
2 4 . How are the consumer exploited?
2 5 . Explain that inflation with stability is a prerequisite for economic growth.
26. State the causes of price rise.
2 7. Explain about ISI, ECO, Eggmark.
28. Explain the duties of consumers. Or what should customer take care while purchasing.
29.
30. Explain : Hallmark , M.P.O. , FPO .
31. State the provisions to prevent exploitation of women.
32. Explain about gender equality. Or to see how are the women discriminated in India.
33. Explain Abhayam Yojana.
34. State the various schemes of Gujarat government regarding women equality. ( write
about all & explain any six .) Or
What are the schemes implemented by the Gujarat government for women's equality?
explain..
(write about all & explain any six .)
35. Describe the work done for health improvement in India.
Section D
( Chapter : 5,10,17,21)
Cool Guns 20 (including maps)
4 questions out of the cool 7 questions are to be written. (Map Question is Compulsory)
Answer the following questions as required. (4 marks each)
1. Importance of Vedic medicine and medicine in ancient India .
2. Introduce chemistry as an experimental science.
3. Describe the progress made by ancient India in astronomy and astrology.
4 Explain about "Vastu Shastra".
5. Write a note on the progress made in mathematics by ancient India.
6. State the metallurgical contribution of ancient India.
7. Describe the technical improvements in agriculture.
8. Describe the institutional reforms in the agricultural sector.
9. Explain the impact of globalization on Indian agriculture.
10. Explain the Green Revolution in India and its achievements.
11 . Explain about Indian agricultural systems.
12. Write and explain the types of agriculture.
13. Identify the two pictures given below and give detailed information about them.