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Karnataka SSLC 10th Social Science Question Paper 2025

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
The founder of Arya Samaj was
  • A. M. G. Ranade
  • B. Swami Dayananda Saraswati
  • C. Atmaram Panduranga
  • D. Jyotiba Phule
Correct Answer: B — Solution

Swami Dayananda Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj in 1875 to reform Hinduism. M. G. Ranade was associated with the Prarthana Samaj, Atmaram Panduranga was its founder, and Jyotiba Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj.

Q2 mcq 1 mark
The immediate cause for the Revolt of 1857 was
  • A. Implementation of new civil laws
  • B. Doctrine of Lapse policy
  • C. Industrial Revolution in England
  • D. Order to use Royal Enfield rifles
Correct Answer: D — Solution

The immediate cause for the Revolt of 1857 was the introduction of the Royal Enfield rifles, whose cartridges were rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat, offending both Hindu and Muslim sentiments. The other options were underlying political or economic grievances but not the immediate catalyst.

Q3 mcq 1 mark
The father of Public Administration is
  • A. Woodrow Wilson
  • B. Piffner
  • C. Luther Guillick
  • D. F. M. Marx
Correct Answer: A — Solution

Woodrow Wilson is widely recognized as the 'Father of Public Administration' because of his seminal 1887 essay titled 'The Study of Administration'. Piffner, Gulick, and Marx are prominent contributors to the field but are not considered the founders.

Q4 mcq 1 mark
‘Truely, the whole mankind is one’ is declared by
  • A. Ranna
  • B. Janna
  • C. Pampa
  • D. Ponna
Correct Answer: C — Solution

The famous line 'Manushya Jaati Tadoondam Ode' (Truly, the whole mankind is one) was declared by the Adikavi Pampa, a great Kannada poet.

Q5 mcq 1 mark
The ‘Sorrow of Bihar’ was
  • A. River Kosi
  • B. River Damodar
  • C. River Brahmaputra
  • D. River Mahanadi
Correct Answer: A — Solution

River Kosi is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' because of the frequent, devastating floods it causes in the region. The Damodar is often called the 'Sorrow of Bengal'.

Q6 mcq 1 mark
Bengaluru is called the Silicon City of India because
  • A. it has the head office of ISRO
  • B. it is the centre of cotton industries
  • C. it is the headquarters of IISC and Biocon
  • D. it is the major centre for Information Technology

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Q7 mcq 1 mark
The person who presents the Central Government Budget in the Lok Sabha is
  • A. the Prime Minister
  • B. the Home Minister
  • C. the Finance Minister
  • D. the Law Minister

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Q8 mcq 1 mark
The best type of Bank Account for the students is
  • A. Current Account
  • B. Savings Bank Account
  • C. Recurring Deposit Account
  • D. Term Deposit Account

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Q9 short answer 1 mark
Why did Potty Sriramulu sit for a fast-unto-death ?

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Q10 short answer 1 mark
What is the immediate cause for World War I ?

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Q11 short answer 1 mark
What do you mean by Indirect recruitment ?

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Q12 short answer 1 mark
Who were the leaders of ‘Chipko Movement’ ?

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Q13 short answer 1 mark
How did the name ‘India’ come into use ?

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Q14 short answer 1 mark
Which Article of the Constitution of India prohibits the child labour ?

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Q15 short answer 1 mark
Who is the father of Green Revolution in India ?

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Q16 short answer 1 mark
Who is an entrepreneur ?

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Q17 short answer 2 marks
‘In India many measures have been taken to protect the rights of the gender minorities.’ Justify.

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Q17 short answer 2 marks
What were the objectives of establishing UNO ?

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Q18 short answer 2 marks
How is India legally trying to eradicate untouchability ?

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Q18 short answer 2 marks
How do uncontrollable riots become a cause for destruction ?

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Q19 short answer 2 marks
The merger of Hyderabad to Indian Union was necessary. Why ?

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Q20 short answer 2 marks
Hitler was a dictator. Substantiate.

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Q21 short answer 2 marks
The South-West monsoons control the agriculture of India. Illustrate.

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Q22 short answer 2 marks
Name the types of transports in India.

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Q23 short answer 2 marks
What were the objectives of implementation of Five-Year Plans in India ?

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Q24 short answer 2 marks
Give reasons for the consumer exploitation.

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Q25 long answer 3 marks
Explain the contributions of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV.

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Q25 long answer 3 marks
Explain the role of Raja Rammohan Roy in the social and religious reformation of India.

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Q26 long answer 3 marks
How are the forests useful ?

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Q26 long answer 3 marks
How are the earthquakes disastrous ?

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Q27 long answer 3 marks
What is the role of women self help groups in organizing poor rural women ?

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Q27 long answer 3 marks
What is the significance of Public Finance in economic system ?

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Q28 long answer 3 marks
Explain the services rendered to the account holders by banks.

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Q28 long answer 3 marks
Explain the role played by an entrepreneur in the economic development.

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Q29 long answer 3 marks
“The British could control the Native rulers through Subsidiary Alliance.” Justify.

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Q30 long answer 3 marks
“The British Education brought a remarkable change among Indians.” Illustrate.

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Q31 long answer 3 marks
What are the effects of terrorism ?

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Q32 long answer 3 marks
Explain the facilities enjoyed by the organised workers.

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Q33 long answer 3 marks
Soil erosion causes many problems. How ?

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Q34 long answer 4 marks
Explain the factors that caused the failure of the revolt of 1857.

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Q34 long answer 4 marks
Explain the Second Carnatic War.

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Q35 long answer 4 marks
The attitudes of the Extremists were different from that of the moderates. Justify.

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Q36 long answer 4 marks
What measures are taken to control corruption in India ?

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Q37 long answer 4 marks
What is the importance of agriculture in India ?

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Q38 short answer 5 marks
In the outline map of India provided to you, mark any five among the following: a) 82°30' East longitude, b) Govinda Sagar, c) Chennai, d) Bombay High, e) River Narmada, f) Western Ghats, g) Indira Point.

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Q46 short answer 5 marks
Mention the uses of Himalayan Mountains to Indians.

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