CBSE Class 10 Social Science board exam 2023–24 is scheduled to be conducted on March 7, 2024. At this stage of exam preparation, it is crucial for students to revise all chapters of social science thoroughly and practice a good number of social science multiple-choice questions to assess their level of preparation.
In this article, we have listed the top 30 social science MCQs for CBSE Class 10 students. These questions have been created in accordance with the latest CBSE Social Science syllabus for 2023-2024, previous year question papers, and sample papers. Students can assess their preparation level and develop an effective time management strategy for the final exam day by practicing these MCQs.
CBSE Class 10 Social Science Paper: Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Subject | Social Science |
| Subject Code | 087 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Medium of Exam | English / Hindi |
| Type of Questions | MCQs, Short and Long Answer Type Questions |
| Theory Marks | 80 |
| Internal Assessment | 20 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Passing Marks | 33% in aggregate |
CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam Pattern and Marking scheme 2024
Students must check the CBSE Class 10 Social Science Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme before they appear for the CBSE Board Exam 2024 since it will help them in developing an efficient exam preparation strategy, assist them in their study plan. As per the latest CBSE Class 10 Exam Pattern 2023-24, the structure of the Social Science question paper will be as follows:
- 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.
- Section A – From questions 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in a few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions has to be attempted.
CBSE Class 10 Social Science Top 30 MCQs
Q. The process of integration between different countries is known as:
- Competition
- Privatization
- Globalization
- Liberalization
Answer. (C) Globalization
Q. Which one of the following is an example of Ferrous Metal?
- Copper
- Tin
- Bauxite
- Nickel
Answer. (D) Nickel
Q. Which one of the following sectors contribute highest in the GDP of India?
- Primary
- Secondary
- Tertiary
- Quaternary
Answer. (C) Tertiary
Q. When power is shared among different organs of the government,it is referred to as:
- Horizontal distribution of power
- Vertical distribution of power
- Federal distribution of power
- None of the above
Answer. (A) Horizontal distribution of power
Q. What was the outcome of the Bretton Woods Conference? It led to the establishment of:
- ILO (International Labour Organization)
- International Monetary Fund
- UNESCO
- FAO
Answer. (B) International Monetary Fund
Q. The Civil Code of 1804 in France is usually known as:
- The French Revolutionary Code
- Napoleonic Code
- European Imperial Code
- The French Civil Code
Answer: (B) Napoleonic Code
Q. Who was the architect of unification of Germany?
- Victor Emmanuel II
- Otto Von Bismarck
- Count Cavour
- Kaiser William I of Prussia
Answer: (B) Otto Von Bismarck
Q. Which one of the following is responsible for sheet erosion?
- Water
- Wind
- Glacier
- Underground Water
Answer. (A) Water
Q. Which one of the following is the main cause of land degradation in Madhya Pradesh?
- Mining
- Overgrazing
- Deforestation
- Over Irrigation
Answer. (B) Overgrazing
Q. Forest and wastelands belonging to both private individuals and government are known as:
- Sacred groves
- Protected forest
- Reserved forests
- Unclassed forests
Answer. (D) Unclassed forests
Q. In which of the following states is Bandhavgarh National Park located?
- Kerala
- Gujarat
- Assam
- Madhya Pradesh
Answer: (D) Madhya Pradesh
Q. In which year ‘Project Tiger’ was launched?
- 1951
- 1973
- 1993
- 2009
Answer. (B) 1973
Q. Which one is considered as Primary Producers in an ecological system?
- Humans
- Forest
- Animals
- Sun
Answer. (B) Forest
Q. Periyar tiger reserve is located in which state?
- Chhattisgarh
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
- West Bengal
Answer.(B) Kerala
Q. Bhakra Nangal river valley project is made on the river.
- Ravi-Chenab
- Sutlej-Beas
- Ganga
- Son
Answer. (B) Sutlej- Beas
Q. The Indian Wildlife protection Act was implemented in:
- 1971
- 1972
- 1970
- 1974
Answer: (C) 1972
Q. Which one of the following is not correct?
A. Rajasthan – Rana Pratap Sagar
B. Uttarakhand – Tehri
C. Karnataka -Salaulim
D. Odisha – Hirakud
Answer. (C) Karnataka -Salaulim
Q. Jawaharlal Nehru proudly declared the dam as the:
A. Future of India
B. Saviours of India Tem
C. Temples of modern India
D. Complexes of India
Answer. (C) Temples of modern India
Q. What is Primitive Subsistence Farming known as in North-Eastern states like Assam, Meghalaya,
Mizoram and Nagaland?
A. Penda
B. Jhumming
C. Milpa
D. None of the above
Answer. (B) Jhumming
Q. Industrial locations are influenced by availability of:
A. Raw material
B. Market
C. Labour
D. All of these
Ans: (D) All of these.
