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Karnataka SSLC 10th Social Science Question Paper 2025

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

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
The policy of not joining any power bloc is
  • A. Blue water policy
  • B. Racial discrimination policy
  • C. Non-Alignment policy
  • D. Human Rights policy
Correct Answer: C — Solution

The Non-Alignment policy refers to the strategy adopted by many developing nations, including India, to remain neutral and not align with either the USA or the USSR power blocs during the Cold War era. Blue water policy refers to maritime strategy, racial discrimination is a human rights violation, and Human Rights policy is not a geopolitical alignment term.

Q2 mcq 1 mark
The progress of Horticultural field is called as
  • A. Yellow Revolution
  • B. Golden Revolution
  • C. Blue Revolution
  • D. Red Revolution
Correct Answer: B — Solution

The Golden Revolution is associated with the increase in the production of fruits, honey, and horticulture products. Yellow Revolution relates to oilseeds, Blue Revolution to fisheries, and Red Revolution to meat and tomato production.

Q3 mcq 1 mark
The reason to call ‘Mumbai’ as Manchester of India is
  • A. It has highest cotton mills
  • B. It is the centre of Information Technology
  • C. It is famous for Sugar industry
  • D. It is famous for Aluminium industry
Correct Answer: A — Solution

Mumbai is known as the Manchester of India due to its large concentration of cotton textile mills, similar to how Manchester was the heart of the textile industry in England. It is not primarily known for IT, sugar, or aluminum industries in the context of this historical nickname.

Q4 mcq 1 mark
Unorganised workers among the following are
  • A. Domestic servants
  • B. Police
  • C. Bank employees
  • D. Insurance employees
Correct Answer: A — Solution

Domestic servants belong to the unorganized sector because their employment is not regulated, they lack fixed working hours, and they do not have job security or social security benefits like pension or medical insurance. Police, bank employees, and insurance employees work in the organized sector.

Q5 mcq 1 mark
In order to provide separate representation for Muslims “Separate Electorate College” was created by
  • A. Charter Act of 1833
  • B. Indian Councils Act of 1892
  • C. Government of India Act of 1935
  • D. Indian Councils Act of 1909
Correct Answer: D — Solution

The Indian Councils Act of 1909, also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, introduced the system of separate electorates for Muslims. The other acts mentioned did not establish this specific communal electoral provision.

Q6 mcq 1 mark
Non-planned expenditure among the following is
  • A. Agricultural expenditure
  • B. Transport expenditure
  • C. Defence expenditure
  • D. Educational expenditure

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Q7 mcq 1 mark
In the case of compensation to the consumers more than Rs. 10 crore, the complaint has to be submitted to
  • A. The District Commission
  • B. The State Commission
  • C. The Taluk Commission
  • D. The National Commission

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Q8 mcq 1 mark
‘Mahad Tank’ and ‘Kalaram’ movements were started by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar to
  • A. prove that the untouchables had been denied basic facilities
  • B. work towards the progress of agricultural labours
  • C. demand for the separate electoral constituencies for untouchables
  • D. publish ‘Prabuddha Bharata’ and ‘Mukanayaka’

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Q9 short answer 1 mark
Which place has recorded the highest temperature in our country ?

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Q10 short answer 1 mark
What is female foeticide ?

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Q11 short answer 1 mark
In which type of Bank account any number of transations can be made in a day ?

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Q12 short answer 1 mark
Why is Decentralisation of power needed ?

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Q13 short answer 1 mark
Which section of our constitution prohibits the practice of untouchability ?

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Q14 short answer 1 mark
What is public administration according to Woodrow Wilson ?

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Q15 short answer 1 mark
Where is Teen Murthi Haifa Chowk located ?

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Q16 short answer 1 mark
Who is known as ‘Iron man of India’ ?

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Q17 short answer 2 marks
What are the measures undertaken to eliminate discrimination of gender minorities ?

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Q17 short answer 2 marks
What are the functions of UNESCO ?

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Q18 short answer 2 marks
How are mobs different from riots ?

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Q18 short answer 2 marks
How can we prevent child marriage ?

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Q19 short answer 2 marks
How did the battle of Buxar make the British the real power holders of Bengal ?

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Q20 short answer 2 marks
How was Goa liberated from the Portuguese ?

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Q21 short answer 2 marks
What are the differences between GIS and GPS ?

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Q22 short answer 2 marks
What are the outstanding achievements of ISRO ?

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Q23 short answer 2 marks
Name the housing programmes taken up by the Government for shelterless people.

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Q24 short answer 2 marks
How is Entrepreneurship a creative activity ?

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Q25 long answer 3 marks
Explain the social reforms of Swamy Dayananda Saraswathi.

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Q25 long answer 3 marks
Explain the conditions of Subsidiary Alliance.

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