CBSE Class 10 Social Science Board Question Paper 2016 (Set 3)
This is the CBSE Class 10 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper from the 2016 Main Exam, Foreign Set 3, in Hindi. The paper contains 30 questions and is divided into sections with varying marks. Questions 1 to 8 are Very Short Answer Questions, each carrying 1 mark. Questions 9 to 20 are 3-mark questions, requiring answers not exceeding 80 words. Questions 21 to 28 are 5-mark questions, with answers limited to 100 words. The paper also includes two map questions (History and Geography) worth 3 marks each. A total of 90 marks are allocated for this exam, with a duration of 3 hours. Solving this board question paper helps students understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, crucial for effective preparation and scoring well in the CBSE 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 in total. Questions 1-8 carry 1 mark each, questions 9-20 carry 3 marks each (max 80 words), and questions 21-28 carry 5 marks each (max 100 words). Questions 29-30 are 3-mark map questions.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Emerging Middle Classes in Europe
- History of Vietnam
- Mining and Health
- Community Federation Aims
- Availability of Latest Models
Important topics
- Emerging Middle Classes in Europe
- History of Vietnam
- Mining and Health
- Community Federation Aims
- Availability of Latest Models
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Question paper text
SET - 3
Series : JSR/2
Code No.
रोल नं.
Roll No.
कोड नं.
32/2/3
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
निर्धारित समय :3 घंटे Time allowed : 3 hours
अधिकतम अंक :90
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 ।
32/2/3 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. उन्नीसवीं सदी के दौरान यूरोप में उभरते हुए मध्य वर्गों की ज़ोरदार माँग क्या थी ?
1 अथवा ‘द हिस्ट्री ऑफ द लॉस ऑफ वियतनाम’ पुस्तक के लेखक का नाम लिखिए ।
What was the strong demand of the emerging middle classes in Europe during nineteenth century?
OR
Name the writer who wrote the book 'The History of the Loss of Vietnam.'
- खनन किस प्रकार खनिकों के स्वास्थ्य को प्रभावित करता है ? 1 How does mining affect the health of miners?
- बैकवर्ड एण्ड मायनॉरिटी कम्युनिटी एम्पलाइज फेडरेशन का मुख्य उद्देश्य लिखिए । 1
State the main aim of Backward and Minority Communities Employees Federation.
4. किस कारण से विभिन्न वस्तुओं के नवीनतम मॉडल हमारी पहुँच में उपलब्ध हैं ?
1 Due to which reason the latest models of different items are available within our reach? 2 32/2/3
Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the CBSE Class 10 Social Science Previous Year Board Question Paper from the 2016 Main Exam, Foreign Set 3.
What is the total marks and duration for this paper?
The paper is for a maximum of 90 marks and has 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 each).
Why is solving previous year papers important for Class 10 Social Science?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the exam pattern, question difficulty, and marking scheme, improving their preparation and confidence for the board exams.
What is the benefit of practicing with this 2016 question paper?
Practicing with this 2016 board question paper allows students to familiarize themselves with the types of questions asked and the expected depth of answers, aiding in better performance.
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