CBSE Class 10 Social Science Board Question Paper 2025 Compartment Set 3
This is the CBSE Class 10 Social Science Board Question Paper for the 2025 Compartment Exams, Set 3. The paper carries a maximum of 80 marks and students are allotted 3 hours to complete it. It contains a total of 37 questions divided into six sections: Section A (Objective Type Questions 1-20, 1 mark each), Section B (Short Answer Questions 21-24, 2 marks each, 40 words limit), Section C (Short Answer Questions 25-29, 3 marks each, 60 words limit), Section D (Long Answer Questions 30-33, 5 marks each, 120 words limit), Section E (Source-Based Questions 34-36, 4 marks each), and Section F (Map Skill-Based Question 37, divided into History - 2 marks and Geography - 3 marks, total 5 marks). An additional question is provided for internal choice in case of map-based questions. Solving this previous year's question paper is crucial for students to understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, thereby enhancing their preparation and performance in the board exams.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 10 |
| Subject | Social Science |
| Session | 2025 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The question paper has 37 questions divided into six sections: A (20x1 mark), B (4x2 marks), C (5x3 marks), D (4x5 marks), E (3x4 marks), and F (1x5 marks).
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Decentralisation in India
- Local Government
- Federalism
- History
- Geography
- Civics
- Economics
Important topics
- Decentralisation in India
- Local Government
- Federalism
- Map Skill-Based Questions
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Question paper text
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रो नं. न-प कोड Roll No. Q.P. Code 32/S/3
परी ा न-प कोड को उ र-पु का के
मुख-पृ पर अव य ख ।
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
on the title page of the answer-book. *OSCIAL CSIECNE*
सामाजिक ज ान *E52A1B02*
SOCIAL SCIENCE
न ध त समय : 3 घ टे अन कतम अंक : 80
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80
नोट / NOTE #
(I) कृपया जा$च कर क इस न-प म मु ( पृ 25 + 1 मान च ह* ।
Please check that this question paper contains 25 printed pages +1 Map.
(II) न-प म दा हने हा क, ओर दए गए न-प कोड को परी ा उ र-पु का के मुख-पृ पर
ख ।
Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be
written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
(III) कृपया जा$च कर क इस न-प म 37 न ह* ।
Please check that this question paper contains 37 questions.
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"मा#क अ य ज ख ।
Please write down the Serial Number of the question in the
answer-book at the given place before attempting it.
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10.15 बजे कया जाएगा । 10.15 बजे से 10.30 बजे क परी ा केव न-प को प0 गे और
इस अव 9 के दौरान वे उ र-पु का पर कोई उ र नह< खगे ।
15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The
question paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to
10.30 a.m., the candidates will read the question paper only and will not
write any answer on the answer-book during this period.
32/S/3 Page 1 of 27 P.T.O.
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32/S/3 Page 2 of 27Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the CBSE Class 10 Social Science Board Question Paper for the 2025 Compartment Exams, Set 3.
What is the total marks and time duration for the exam?
The exam has a maximum of 80 marks and a time duration of 3 hours.
How is the question paper structured?
It is divided into six sections (A to F) with different types of questions including objective, short answer, long answer, source-based, and map-based questions.
Why is solving previous year papers important?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the exam pattern, question difficulty, and marking scheme, improving their preparation and confidence.
What types of questions are included in the paper?
The paper includes objective type questions, short answer questions, long answer questions, source-based questions, and a map skill-based question.
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