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CBSE Class 10 · Social Science · Chapter 18

Past board exam questions

CBSE 2027 sample paper · 1 mark

A mineral deposit, that is known but cannot be used currently due to lack of technology, fits into which category of resources?

  1. Renewable resource
  2. Developed resource
  3. Potential resource
  4. Reserve
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Potential resource

CBSE 2027 sample paper · 1 mark

Which of the following options is the correct match? | Column I | Column II | |---|---| | 1. Equitable distribution of resources | X. Ensures long-term survival of all life forms | | 2. Sustainable existence | Y. Prevents concentration of resources in a few hands | | 3. Resource planning | Z. Balances current development with conservation for the future | Choose the correct option-

  1. 1-Y, 2-X, 3-Z
  2. 1-Z, 2-Y, 3-X
  3. 1-X, 2-Z, 3-Y
  4. 1-Y, 2-Z, 3-X
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1-Y, 2-X, 3-Z

CBSE 2027 sample paper · 1 mark

Why do citizens of a country often hold different opinions about the goals of national development?

  1. People living in different conditions may prioritise different needs and goals.
  2. Many citizens fail to understand how development plans are made.
  3. National development follows only one universally accepted definition.
  4. Everyone is expected to agree with a single idea of development.
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People living in different conditions may prioritise different needs and goals.

CBSE 2027 sample paper · 5 marks

While studying the table given below for their Social Science project, two classmates A and B, notice significant differences in the Literacy Rate and Infant Mortality Rate while comparing the development indicators of three states. Analyse how the development levels of these states differ and suggest the inferences A and B can draw. What areas should each state focus on to improve their overall development? Table: Comparison of Development Indicators | State | Infant Mortality Rate (per 1,000 live births) (2020) | Literacy Rate (%) (2017–18) | Net Attendance Ratio (Secondary Stage) (%) 2017–18 | |---|---|---|---| | H | 28 | 82 | 73 | | K | 6 | 94 | 94 | | B | 27 | 62 | 69 | Adapted from-Sources: Economic Survey 2023–24, National Sample Survey Organisation (Report No. 585), National Statistical Office, Government of India; National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) 2019-21 IIPS, Mumbai.

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Difference in development levels (1): State K (Kerala) performs best on every indicator – lowest IMR (6), highest literacy (94%) and NAR (94%); State B (Bihar) performs weakest (literacy 62%, NAR 69%, IMR 27); State H (Haryana) lies in between, with moderate literacy (82%) but a high IMR (28). Inferences (any two, 2): 1. Higher literacy seems linked with better health outcomes – K’s high literacy coincides with a very low IMR, while B’s low literacy goes with a high IMR, showing limited access to education and healthcare. 2. Long-term social investment pays off – K’s consistent focus on education and public health has produced both high literacy and very low infant mortality. 3. The wide …

CBSE 2027 sample paper · 5 marks

Study the table given below and answer: Table: Comparison of Development Indicators | State | Infant Mortality Rate (per 1,000 live births) (2020) | Literacy Rate (%) (2017–18) | Net Attendance Ratio (Secondary Stage) (%) 2017–18 | |---|---|---|---| | H | 28 | 82 | 73 | | K | 6 | 94 | 94 | | B | 27 | 62 | 69 | Which of the three states is likely to have a better human development standard than the others? Justify explaining any two reasons for your answer. Why is it important to pay attention to indicators like Infant Mortality Rate (IMR), Literacy Rate, and Net Attendance Ratio to bring about an overall development of any state.

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State K (Kerala) is likely to have a better human development standard than H (Haryana) and B (Bihar). (1) Justification – any two (2): 1. Lowest Infant Mortality Rate (6 per 1,000 live births): very few children die before the age of one, showing strong healthcare and better life expectancy. 2. Highest Literacy Rate (94%) and Net Attendance Ratio (94%): most people can read and write and most children attend secondary school, reflecting good education and social development. Importance of these indicators (2): 1. IMR: reducing infant deaths reflects good health care, nutrition and sanitation, and ensures healthier children and a stronger, more productive population. 2. Literacy Rate and …

CBSE 2026 sample paper · 1 mark

What is essential for resource development to contribute to overall development?

  1. The availability of resources alone is enough.
  2. The presence of foreign invaders and their governance.
  3. Technological development and institutional changes.
  4. Only human resources can contribute to development.
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Technological development and institutional changes.

CBSE 2026 board paper · 1 mark

Identify the correct soil from the given options to complete the flow chart : Heavy Rainfall + High Leaching → ? → Useful for growing Coffee and Tea

  1. Alluvial soil
  2. Laterite soil
  3. Red soil
  4. Black soil
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Laterite soil

CBSE 2026 board paper · 1 mark

Read the given infographics carefully and choose the correct option that identifies the soil described. (1) Sandy in texture → (2) Red to brown in colour → (3) Soil lacks humus due to dry climate

  1. Laterite soil
  2. Forest soil
  3. Arid soil
  4. Black soil
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Arid soil