CBSE Class 10 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper 2017 (Set 1)
This is the CBSE Class 10 Social Science Previous Year Board Question Paper from the 2017 Main Exam, Foreign Set-1. The paper contains a total of 30 compulsory questions. It is divided into sections with varying marks and word limits: 8 Very Short Answer Questions (1 mark each, max 30 words), 12 Short Answer Questions (3 marks each, max 80 words), and 8 Long Answer Questions (5 marks each, max 120 words). Additionally, there are two map questions, one each from History and Geography, carrying 3 marks each. The total marks for the paper are 90, and the allotted time is 3 hours. Solving this previous year paper helps students understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, crucial for effective preparation and scoring well in the board exams.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 10 |
| Subject | Social Science |
| Session | 2017 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper has 30 questions: 8 questions of 1 mark each, 12 questions of 3 marks each, 8 questions of 5 marks each, and 2 map questions of 3 marks each, totaling 90 marks in 3 hours.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- History
- Geography
- Social Science
Important topics
- History Map Questions
- Geography Map Questions
- Very Short Answer Questions
- Short Answer Questions
- Long Answer Questions
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Question paper text
SET-1
Series HRK/2
रोल नं.
Roll No.
Code No.
कोड नं. 32/2
परीक्षार्थी कोड को उत्तर-पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ
पर अवश्य लिखें ।
Candidates must write the Code on the
title page of the answer-book.
कृपया जाँच कर लें कि इस प्रश्न-पत्र में मुद्रित पृष्ठ 8 + 2 मानचित्र हैं।
प्रश्न-पत्र में दाहिने हाथ की ओर दिए गए कोड नम्बर को छात्र उत्तर-पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर लिखें ।
कृपया जाँच कर लें कि इस प्रश्न-पत्र में 30 प्रश्न हैं।
कृपया प्रश्न का उत्तर लिखना शुरू करने से पहले, प्रश्न का क्रमांक अवश्य लिखें।
इस प्रश्न-पत्र को पढ़ने के लिए 15 मिनट का समय दिया गया है। प्रश्न-पत्र का वितरण पूर्वाह्न में 10.15 बजे किया जाएगा । 10.15 बजे से 10.30 बजे तक छात्र केवल प्रश्न-पत्र को पहेंगे और इस अवधि के दौरान वे उत्तर-पुस्तिका पर कोई उत्तर नहीं लिखेंगे ।
Please check that this question paper contains 8 printed pages + 2 Maps.
Code number given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
Please check that this question paper contains 30 questions.
Please write down the Serial Number of the question before attempting it.
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 students will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-book during this period.
संकलित परीक्षा - II
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – II
सामाजिक विज्ञान SOCIAL SCIENCE
अधिकतम अंक : 90
निर्धारित समय : 3 घण्टे Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 90
32/2/1 P.T.O. 1
सामान्य निर्देश:
- इस प्रश्न-पत्र में कुल 30 प्रश्न हैं । सभी प्रश्न अनिवार्य हैं ।
- प्रत्येक प्रश्न के अंक उसके सामने दिए गए हैं।
- प्रश्न संख्या 1 से 8 तक अति लघु-उत्तरीय प्रश्न हैं । प्रत्येक प्रश्न 1 अंक का है । इनमें से प्रत्येक प्रश्न का उत्तर 30 शब्दों से अधिक का नहीं होना चाहिए ।
- प्रश्न संख्या 9 से 20 तक प्रत्येक प्रश्न 3 अंक का है । इनमें से प्रत्येक प्रश्न का उत्तर 80 शब्दों से अधिक का नहीं होना चाहिए ।
- प्रश्न संख्या 21 से 28 तक प्रत्येक प्रश्न 5 अंक का है । इनमें से प्रत्येक प्रश्न का उत्तर 120 शब्दों से अधिक का नहीं होना चाहिए ।
- प्रश्न संख्या 29 और 30 इतिहास और भूगोल के मानचित्र वाले प्रश्न 3 – 3 अंक के हैं। इन्हें पूरा करने के बाद, मानचित्रों को उत्तर-पुस्तिका के अंदर नत्थी कर दीजिए।
General Instructions:
- This question paper has 30 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
- Marks are indicated against each question.
- Questions from serial number 1 to 8 are Very Short Answer Questions. Each question carries 1 mark. Answers of these questions should not exceed 30 words each.
- Questions from serial number 9 to 20 are 3 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not exceed 80 words each.
- Questions from serial number 21 to 28 are 5 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not exceed 120 words each.
- Questions number 29 and 30 are map questions of 3 marks each from History and Geography. After completion, attach the maps inside your answer-book.
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Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the CBSE Class 10 Social Science Previous Year Board Question Paper from the 2017 Main Exam, Foreign Set-1.
What is the total marks and duration for this paper?
The paper is for a maximum of 90 marks and the allotted time is 3 hours.
How are the questions structured in this paper?
The paper includes Very Short Answer Questions (1 mark), Short Answer Questions (3 marks), Long Answer Questions (5 marks), and Map Questions (3 marks each).
What is the benefit of solving this previous year paper?
Solving this previous year question paper helps students understand the board exam pattern, question difficulty, and marking scheme, improving their preparation and confidence.
What are the word limits for different question types?
Very Short Answer Questions have a limit of 30 words, Short Answer Questions 80 words, and Long Answer Questions 120 words.
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