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CBSE 10 Social Question Paper-2019

CBSE 10 Social Question Paper-2019

This mock test includes actual CBSE Class 10 Social Science board exam questions from the year 2019, helping students understand exam trends and practice real paper formats.

2025-07-28
Pavan Pavan
CBSE Class 10 2019 Grade 12

Duration

30 min

Questions

30

Marking

Negative

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What was the great economic hardship that prevailed in Europe during the 1930s?

A
High unemployment rates due to the Great Depression
B
Increased trade between European countries
C
Technological advancements boosting the economy
D
An economic boom led by industrial growth

What was the serious problem faced by the modern part of Hanoi in 1903?

A
Overcrowding and unsanitary living conditions
B
Lack of food and resources
C
Increased trade between European countries
D
Technological advancements boosting the economy

How had the printing press created a new culture of reading in Europe?

A
By making books more affordable and widely available
B
By restricting access to books for the elite
C
By limiting the number of books in circulation
D
By creating a monopoly on printing and distribution

How had Charles Dickens depicted the terrible effects of industrialisation on people's lives?

A
Through his novels focusing on the hardships of workers
B
By promoting industrialisation as a necessary process
C
By praising industrial growth and its benefits
D
By illustrating the advancement in living standards

What are the main features of 'Alluvial soil' found in India?

A
Rich in organic matter and suitable for agriculture
B
Prone to erosion and unsuitable for farming
C
Found mainly in the desert regions of India
D
Contains high levels of salinity

What is the reason for the statement: 'The dams that were constructed to control floods have triggered floods'?

A
The dams created obstructions that worsened floods downstream
B
The water stored in dams was not released in time
C
The construction of dams was not regulated
D
Flood management systems were ignored

What is a developmental goal for farmers who depend only on rain for growing crops?

A
To reduce dependency on irrigation and improve rainfall
B
To introduce advanced irrigation systems
C
To increase the use of chemical fertilizers
D
To improve urban infrastructure

What is the role of technology in the transformation of the world in the nineteenth century?

A
It facilitated mass production and improved communication
B
It led to the decline of industrialisation
C
It reduced the need for workers in factories
D
It had no significant impact on the world

What are the main features of ‘Black soil’ found in India?

A
It is rich in iron and supports cotton farming
B
It is rich in nitrogen and supports rice cultivation
C
It is acidic and unsuitable for farming
D
It is fertile and helps in the cultivation of sugarcane

What was the main problem faced by the workers in England during the nineteenth century?

A
Low wages and poor working conditions
B
Long working hours and high wages
C
Good working conditions and job security
D
Lack of industrialisation and job opportunities

What are the main features of ‘Alluvial soil’ found in India?

A
Rich in organic matter and suitable for agriculture
B
Prone to erosion and unsuitable for farming
C
Found mainly in the desert regions of India
D
Contains high levels of salinity

How can caste take several forms in politics?

A
By influencing policies and social movements
B
By being completely irrelevant in politics
C
By dividing communities based on religion only
D
By promoting gender equality only

What was the main problem faced by the modern part of Hanoi in 1903?

A
Overcrowding and unsanitary living conditions
B
Lack of food and resources
C
Increased trade between European countries
D
Technological advancements boosting the economy

What is a developmental goal of urban unemployed youth?

A
To improve job opportunities through better education
B
To move to rural areas for employment
C
To decrease unemployment by increasing industrialisation
D
To promote self-employment without any external support

Why was printing of textbooks sponsored by the Imperial State in China?

A
To ensure uniformity and control over education
B
To reduce the cost of publishing books
C
To promote democratic ideals
D
To modernize education without government interference

Why is it necessary to increase the number of banks in rural areas?

A
To provide financial services to remote areas
B
To reduce the financial load on urban areas
C
To make urban migration more difficult
D
To boost urbanization through investments

What is the economic activity of the private sector compared to the public sector?

A
Private sector focuses on profit, while public sector serves social welfare
B
Private sector does not deal with services, unlike the public sector
C
Private sector is only focused on government-related projects
D
Both sectors follow the same business model and policies

How does globalisation affect the life of Indians?

A
It promotes economic growth and cultural exchange
B
It isolates the local economy from international markets
C
It results in the decline of traditional industries
D
It does not have any noticeable impact

What is the political party?

A
An organization that seeks to gain power by winning elections
B
A non-political body that helps in social welfare
C
A government agency that creates laws
D
A non-governmental organization working for educational reforms

What is the main issue with democracy reducing economic inequalities?

A
Democracies often fail to address deep-rooted socio-economic disparities
B
Democracies always fail to regulate markets effectively
C
Democracies focus too much on international relations
D
Democracies support the growth of monopolies

What were the three main features of 'Black soil' in India?

A
Rich in iron and supports cotton farming
B
Poor in minerals, suitable for rice cultivation
C
Contains high levels of nitrogen, supports sugarcane farming
D
Prone to erosion and best suited for paddy

Which of the following is true about 'Zollverein'?

A
It was a customs union in Germany formed in 1834
B
It was an economic trade agreement in Vietnam
C
It referred to a military alliance in Europe
D
It was a diplomatic mission between Germany and France

What was the aim behind forming the Zollverein?

A
To promote economic unity and free trade among German states
B
To form a military alliance to protect Europe from external threats
C
To build a social welfare system in European states
D
To protect agriculture from foreign imports

What is a political party?

A
An organization that seeks to gain power by winning elections
B
A non-political body that helps in social welfare
C
A government agency that creates laws
D
A non-governmental organization working for educational reforms

What is the relationship between the private and public sectors in economic activities?

A
The private sector focuses on profit, while the public sector serves social welfare
B
The private sector does not deal with services, unlike the public sector
C
Private sector is only focused on government-related projects
D
Both sectors follow the same business model and policies

What is the political importance of 'Zollverein'?

A
It helped in forming a unified Germany
B
It led to the disintegration of the German Empire
C
It was a military alliance that protected European states
D
It was an agreement to regulate political boundaries

Why was the Indian National Congress formed?

A
To represent the interests of the Indian people against colonial rule
B
To negotiate trade agreements between India and Britain
C
To promote British policies in India
D
To create a political movement against the Muslim League

What was the role of the 'Printing Press' in Europe during the Renaissance?

A
It revolutionized communication and made books accessible to the masses
B
It helped in controlling the spread of new ideas
C
It helped in creating a monopoly over intellectual property
D
It had no significant impact on European culture

What is the concept of 'Industrial Revolution'?

A
The period of rapid industrialization that transformed Europe and America
B
The introduction of agricultural practices in the industrial sector
C
The shift from an agricultural economy to a knowledge-based economy
D
The decline of industry and agriculture in Europe

What role did democracy play in reducing economic inequalities in India?

A
Democracy promoted policies aimed at reducing income inequality
B
Democracy led to more economic divisions and social unrest
C
Democracy focused primarily on urban economic growth
D
Democracy did not address economic inequality