CBSE Class 10 Social Science Board Question Paper 2016 (Set 1)
This is the CBSE Class 10 Social Science Board Question Paper from the 2016 Main Exam, Foreign Set-1, conducted in Hindi. The paper contains a total of 30 compulsory questions. It is divided into sections with varying marks: Questions 1 to 8 are Very Short Answer Questions, each worth 1 mark. Questions 9 to 20 are Short Answer Questions, carrying 3 marks each and requiring answers not exceeding 80 words. Questions 21 to 28 are Long Answer Questions, worth 5 marks each, with answers not to exceed 100 words. Finally, questions 29 and 30 are map-based questions from History and Geography, each worth 3 marks. Solving this previous year's question paper is crucial for students to familiarize themselves with the exam structure, question types, and marking scheme, thereby enhancing their preparation and performance in the board examinations.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 10 |
| Subject | Social Science |
| Session | 2016 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper has 30 questions. Very Short Answer Questions (1 mark) are from Q1-8, Short Answer Questions (3 marks) from Q9-20, Long Answer Questions (5 marks) from Q21-28, and Map Questions (3 marks) are Q29-30.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Liberalism in 19th Century Europe
- Trung Sisters
- Iron-ore transport
- Map questions
Important topics
- Liberalism
- Trung Sisters
- Iron-ore transport
- Map skills
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Question paper text
SET – 1
Series : JSR/2
कोड नं.
Code No.
रोल नं.
Roll No.
32/2/1
परीक्षार्थी कोड को उत्तर-पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ट
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 <math>8+2</math> मानचित्र हैं ।
प्रश्न-पत्र में दाहिने हाथ की ओर दिए गए कोड नम्बर को छात्र उत्तर-पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ट 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 जायेगा । 10.15 बजे से 10.30 बजे तक छात्र केवल प्रश्न-पत्र को पढ़ेंगे 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-॥
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT-II
सामाजिक विज्ञान
SOCIAL SCIENCE
अधिकतम अंक :90
निर्धारित समय :3 घंटे Time allowed : 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 90
सामान्य निर्देश:
(i) 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 । 32/2/1 1
[P.T.O.
- प्रश्न संख्या <math>\bm{9}</math> से <math>\bm{20}</math> तक प्रत्येक प्रश्न <math>\bm{3}</math> अंक का है । इनमें से प्रत्येक प्रश्न का उत्तर <math>\bm{80}</math> 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 100 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:
- The 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.
- 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 100 words each.
- Question number 29 and 30 are map questions of 3 marks each from History and Geography both. After completion, attach the maps inside your answer-book.
1. यूरोप में उन्नीसवीं सदी के शुरुआत में उदारवाद का क्या अर्थ था ?
1 अथवा
ट्रंग बहनों के जीवन पर आधारित उपन्यास लिखने वाले लेखक का नाम लिखिए ।
What was the meaning of liberalism in early nineteenth century in Europe? OR Name the writer who wrote a play based on the lives of the Trung sisters.
2. कुद्रेमुख खानों से लौह-अयस्क को किस प्रकार मंगलूरु के निकट एक पत्तन पर भेजा जाता है ?
1 How is iron-ore transported from Kudremukh mines to a port near Mangaluru? 2 32/2/1
Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the official CBSE Class 10 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper from the 2016 Main Exam, Foreign Set-1.
What is the total marks and duration for this paper?
The paper has a maximum of 90 marks and a duration of 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).
How does solving this previous year paper help?
Solving this previous year question paper helps students understand the board pattern, question types, and marking scheme, improving their exam preparation and confidence.
What are the map-based questions about?
Questions 29 and 30 are map questions, worth 3 marks each, covering topics from History and Geography.
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