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CBSE 10th Social Science Question Paper 2026 (Set 2)

23 questions from this Grade 10 Social Science paper. The first 5 questions are solved free; log in as a Grade 10 student to view all solutions.

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Q1 short answer 2 marks
Why has India adopted a multi-party system ? Explain.
Solution

India has adopted a multi-party system because of its immense social and geographical diversity. No single party can effectively represent the interests of such a vast and diverse population spread across various states, regions, and social groups. The multi-party system allows for a variety of interests and opinions to be represented in the political process.

Q2 short answer 2 marks
Examine the significance of air transport.
Solution

Air transport is the fastest, most comfortable, and prestigious mode of transport. It is particularly significant for covering difficult terrains such as high mountains, dreary deserts, dense forests, and long oceanic stretches with great ease. It is essential for disaster management and reaching remote areas where other modes of transport are inaccessible.

Q3 short answer 2 marks
How do political parties shape public opinion ?
Solution

Political parties shape public opinion by raising and highlighting key issues in the public sphere. They have lakhs of members and activists spread all over the country who help form pressure groups. Through rallies, media campaigns, and debates, they draw public attention to specific problems and mobilize voters around their agenda.

Q4 short answer 2 marks
Why did Indian merchants and industrialists support the Civil Disobedience Movement ? Explain.
Solution

Indian merchants and industrialists supported the Civil Disobedience Movement because they wanted protection against the import of foreign goods. They sought to expand their businesses and were frustrated by colonial policies that restricted their growth. By supporting the movement, they aimed to influence the government to adopt policies favorable to indigenous industry.

Q5 short answer 1 mark
Which is the basic material required for garment manufacturing ?
Solution

The basic material required for garment manufacturing is fiber or fabric (yarn), which can be sourced from natural (e.g., cotton, wool, silk) or synthetic (e.g., polyester) materials.

Q5 short answer 1 mark
Give one example of value addition in the textile industry.

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Q7 short answer 3 marks
Differentiate between formal and informal sources of Credit.

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Q8 short answer 3 marks
How does a bank work as a key component of the financial system ? Explain.

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Q9 long answer 5 marks
Democracy is a better form of government than any other. Analyse this statement.

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Q9 long answer 5 marks
Democracy is a better form of government than any other statement in reference to India.

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Q10 long answer 5 marks
Analyse the reasons for the overwhelming support for the idea of democracy all over the world.

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Q10 long answer 5 marks
Assess globalisation in terms of foreign trade and integration of markets.

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Q11 short answer 1 mark
How is science an important factor in the development of transport ?

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Q11 short answer 1 mark
How has transport integrated socio-cultural plurality ? Explain.

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Q11 short answer 2 marks
Analyse the significance of communication for a nation.

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Q12 short answer 1 mark
Why was freedom considered an inalienable right of the Indian people?

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Q12 short answer 1 mark
Why was Purna Swaraj considered essential by the people of India?

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Q12 short answer 2 marks
Explain the significance of the Lahore Session of Congress (1930).

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Q13 short answer 1 mark
Name the State where the session of Indian National Congress was held in 1927.

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Q13 short answer 1 mark
Name the State where Narora Nuclear Power Plant is located OR Name the State where Bengaluru Software Technology Park is located.

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Q13 short answer 1 mark
Name the city where Indira Gandhi International Airport is located.

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Q19 short answer 1 mark
On the given political outline map of India, identify the place marked as A. A. The place where Non-Cooperation Movement was called off due to violence.

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Q20 short answer 2 marks
On the same given map of India, locate and label the following: (a) (I) Narora Nuclear Power Plant OR (II) Bengaluru Software Technology Park (b) Indira Gandhi International Airport

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