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CBSE 10 Social Qustion Paper-2023 Set-3

CBSE 10 Social Qustion Paper-2023 Set-3

This mock test includes actual CBSE Class 10 Social Science board exam questions from the year 2023 set 3, helping students understand exam trends and practice real paper formats.

2025-07-30
CBSE Class 10 2023 Grade 10

Duration

30 min

Questions

30

Marking

Negative

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India has a multiparty system. This is due to its social and geographical diversities. What is the reason for this?

A
Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
B
Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C
Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
D
Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Which of the following is not true about a democratic government?

A
Democratic government is a legitimate government.
B
Democratic government is a responsive government.
C
Democratic government does not allow room to correct mistakes.
D
Democratic government ensures equality in all aspects.

Which sector provides maximum jobs to the people in India?

A
Primary sector, especially the organized sector.
B
Secondary sector, especially the unorganized sector.
C
Tertiary sector, especially the organized sector.
D
Primary sector, especially the unorganized sector.

Which percentage of the population of Belgium lives in the Flemish region?

A
40%
B
80%
C
59%
D
70%

Which of the following statements is not true about a democratic government?

A
Democratic government is a legitimate government.
B
Democratic government is a responsive government.
C
Democratic government does not allow room to correct mistakes.
D
Democratic government ensures equality in all aspects.

What is the main reason for land degradation in states like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha?

A
Over-grazing
B
Mining
C
Over irrigation
D
Mineral processing

Which one of the following organizations issues currency notes in India?

A
The Central Government of India
B
The NITI Aayog
C
The Finance Ministry
D
The Reserve Bank of India

Which of the following is not true about the female allegory of France?

A
She was named Marianne.
B
She took part in the French Revolution.
C
She was a symbol of national unity.
D
Her images were marked on coins and stamps.

When was the Wildlife Protection Act implemented?

A
1972
B
1978
C
1980
D
1985

Which of the following is the most important factor that leads to economic inequality in India?

A
Unequal access to education
B
Unequal distribution of resources
C
Caste-based discrimination
D
Government policies favoring urban areas

Which one of the following is not a correct function of the Reserve Bank of India?

A
Regulating the monetary policy of the country
B
Issuing currency notes
C
Overseeing commercial banks in India
D
Acting as a development financial institution

Which of the following sectors is not a part of the Indian economy?

A
Primary sector
B
Secondary sector
C
Tertiary sector
D
Quaternary sector

Which one of the following is the main objective of the Green Revolution?

A
Increasing agricultural production
B
Enhancing industrial growth
C
Expanding the service sector
D
Promoting environmental sustainability

What is the main reason for land degradation in India?

A
Over-grazing
B
Deforestation
C
Mining
D
Over-irrigation

Which of the following rivers is the longest in India?

A
Indus River
B
Ganges River
C
Yamuna River
D
Brahmaputra River

Which one of the following is a non-renewable resource?

A
Solar energy
B
Wind energy
C
Coal
D
Water

What is the primary goal of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA)?

A
To provide employment to the rural poor
B
To ensure educational facilities in rural areas
C
To improve health care in rural areas
D
To provide free electricity to rural areas

Which of the following is the main source of greenhouse gases?

A
Industrial emissions
B
Deforestation
C
Agricultural activities
D
All of the above

What percentage of India's population is engaged in agriculture?

A
50%
B
60%
C
70%
D
80%

Which one of the following is not a characteristic of Indian democracy?

A
Government formed by the people
B
Governance through elected representatives
C
Freedom of speech
D
Authoritarian rule

What is the primary function of the National Green Tribunal (NGT)?

A
To resolve environmental disputes
B
To regulate industrial pollution
C
To implement renewable energy policies
D
To monitor biodiversity

Which one of the following is a characteristic of the Indian Parliament?

A
It is unicameral.
B
It is bicameral.
C
It is monarchical.
D
It has a single chamber.

Which one of the following is not a part of the Directive Principles of State Policy?

A
Provision of adequate means of livelihood
B
Promotion of educational and economic interests of scheduled castes
C
Right to property
D
Equal justice and free legal aid

Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?

A
Indira Gandhi
B
Sushma Swaraj
C
Pratibha Patil
D
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur

What is the primary goal of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA)?

A
To provide employment to the rural poor
B
To ensure educational facilities in rural areas
C
To improve health care in rural areas
D
To provide free electricity to rural areas

Which one of the following is a renewable source of energy?

A
Coal
B
Natural gas
C
Solar energy
D
Nuclear energy

What is the most significant challenge for India's urbanization process?

A
Inadequate infrastructure
B
High urban unemployment
C
Inadequate access to education
D
Limited industrialization

What is the primary objective of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020?

A
To ensure universal primary education
B
To promote liberal arts education
C
To achieve holistic development in students
D
To ensure free education for all

Which of the following is not a primary sector activity?

A
Agriculture
B
Fishing
C
Forestry
D
Manufacturing

Which of the following is not an objective of the Indian constitution?

A
To promote unity and integrity of the nation
B
To ensure social justice
C
To promote economic equality
D
To ensure political dominance of one party