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CBSE 10 Social Question Paper- 2025 Set-4

CBSE 10 Social Question Paper- 2025 Set-4

This mock test includes actual CBSE Class 10 Social Science board exam questions from the year 2025 set 4, helping students understand exam trends and practice real paper formats

2025-07-31
Pavan Pavan
CBSE Class 10 2025 Grade 10

Duration

30 min

Questions

30

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Explain the significance of the Non-Cooperation Movement.

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It was a movement focused on economic self-reliance and nonviolent protest.
B
It aimed to support the British rule in India.
C
It encouraged the use of arms to fight for independence.
D
It focused on establishing separate states within India.

What was the significance of the Quit India Movement in India's struggle for independence?

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It was a movement that demanded the complete withdrawal of British rule.
B
It aimed to negotiate a peaceful resolution with the British government.
C
It sought to introduce democratic elections in India.
D
It was a movement for expanding British control over India.

Explain the role of cooperative societies in the rural economy.

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They provide credit and loans to farmers for agricultural development.
B
They focus on promoting urban industries and urban workers.
C
They primarily manage government properties in rural areas.
D
They operate by importing goods and services from other countries.

What are the two major sources of capital for cooperative societies?

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Deposits from members and loans from banks.
B
Private donations and government grants.
C
International loans and foreign investments.
D
Revenue from land sales and agricultural taxation.

How do cooperative societies help increase the income of farmers?

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By providing access to low-interest loans for agricultural activities.
B
By discouraging participation in agriculture.
C
By restricting the sale of agricultural products to foreign markets.
D
By promoting urbanization and industrial farming techniques.

What is the role of decentralization in participative democracy as observed in Porto Alegre, Brazil?

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It allows citizens to participate in budget decisions and local governance.
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It concentrates all decision-making power in the central government.
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It restricts the participation of local communities in governance.
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It reduces the accountability of local officials to their constituents.

What is meant by participatory democracy in the context of the Porto Alegre experiment?

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A system where citizens directly participate in governance and decision-making.
B
A system where only elected representatives make decisions without citizen involvement.
C
A system where citizens can vote on issues but not influence government policies.
D
A system where decisions are made by non-governmental organizations.

In the context of cooperative societies, what are the types of loans provided to farmers?

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Loans for agricultural implements, cultivation, and trade.
B
Loans for international trade and tourism.
C
Loans for personal luxuries and foreign vacations.
D
Loans for manufacturing non-agricultural goods.

What does decentralization in governance mean in the context of Porto Alegre?

A
Power is shared between the local community and municipal authorities.
B
Power is concentrated solely in the hands of a central government.
C
Power is transferred to multinational corporations.
D
Decentralization involves centralizing decision-making authority at the state level.

Why did the colonial administration monitor books and newspapers during British rule in India?

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To control the spread of anti-colonial sentiment and suppress dissent.
B
To promote the British educational system and culture.
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To ensure that Indian writers adopted British norms and values.
D
To encourage the publication of only pro-British content.

What was the primary aim of the Indian National Congress during the early 20th century?

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To gain independence from British rule through nonviolent methods.
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To promote British interests in India.
C
To support the economic policies of the British government.
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To limit the power of the Indian royalty in India.

Explain the role of the 'Salt March' in India's freedom struggle.

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It was a nonviolent protest against the British monopoly on salt production.
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It was an attempt to negotiate a settlement with the British.
C
It marked the beginning of violent revolts in India.
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It was a movement aimed at improving the salt production in India.

What is the primary function of the Reserve Bank of India?

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To regulate the monetary policy of India and manage currency supply.
B
To collect taxes from Indian citizens.
C
To manage foreign trade and direct exports.
D
To manage the industrial and agricultural sectors of India.

Explain the concept of 'Sustainable Development'.

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Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
B
Development that focuses solely on industrial growth.
C
Development that ignores environmental concerns for the sake of rapid economic growth.
D
Development focused on maintaining only the status quo.

What does 'globalisation' refer to?

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The process of increased interconnectedness and integration of economies, cultures, and societies.
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The restriction of economic activities within national borders.
C
The expansion of local markets to international territories.
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The movement of populations between developed countries.

What role did the 'Sedition Act' play in colonial India?

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It was used to suppress anti-colonial movements by criminalizing acts of rebellion.
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It promoted the rights of Indian citizens and allowed freedom of expression.
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It was used to protect the interests of Indian farmers and workers.
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It allowed Indian subjects to hold political office.

How did the Rowlatt Act affect the Indian population?

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It led to widespread protests and was a catalyst for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
B
It granted more civil liberties to the Indian population.
C
It created an atmosphere of trust and cooperation between the British and Indians.
D
It was widely accepted by the Indian leaders.

Explain the concept of 'economic liberalization' in India.

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The process of reducing government control over the economy and promoting market-driven policies.
B
The adoption of strict trade barriers to protect domestic industries.
C
The government increasing its control over industrial growth.
D
The closure of foreign businesses in India.

What is the 'Green Revolution' in India?

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The introduction of high-yielding varieties of seeds, fertilizers, and irrigation to increase agricultural production.
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The movement to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
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The promotion of sustainable farming practices.
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The shift towards large-scale industrial farming.

What was the outcome of the Indo-Pakistan War of 1965?

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The war ended in a ceasefire, with both sides agreeing to return to their pre-war positions.
B
India successfully annexed Pakistan-controlled Kashmir.
C
Pakistan gained significant territories in the region.
D
The war led to the formation of a new independent country.

What is the significance of the 'Nuclear Test' conducted by India in 1974?

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It established India as a nuclear power and demonstrated its technological capabilities.
B
It marked India's withdrawal from the Non-Aligned Movement.
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It led to sanctions and international isolation for India.
D
It initiated disarmament talks with neighboring countries.

What does the term 'panchayati raj' refer to?

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A system of local governance involving elected representatives at the village, block, and district levels.
B
A system of state-controlled governance at the federal level.
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The imposition of martial law in rural areas.
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A system of bureaucratic rule in rural India.

What was the outcome of the Emergency period in India (1975-1977)?

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The suspension of civil liberties and political rights, followed by the restoration of democracy after elections.
B
The establishment of a one-party rule under Indira Gandhi.
C
The creation of new socialist policies in India.
D
The expansion of military rule across the country.

Explain the importance of the right to vote in a democracy.

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It ensures that citizens have a say in choosing their leaders and shaping government policies.
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It is an optional right that is not essential to the functioning of a democracy.
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It only applies to specific social classes.
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It is a right granted to citizens only after a certain age.

What was the major impact of the Indian Rebellion of 1857?

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It led to the end of the Mughal Empire and the establishment of direct British rule in India.
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It resulted in the complete independence of India.
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It led to the establishment of a democratic government.
D
It brought about significant changes in India's economic policies.