CBSE Class 10 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper 2015 (Set-1)
This is the CBSE Class 10 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper from the 2015 Main Exam, Outside-Set-1. The paper is in Hindi and contains a total of 30 questions, all of which are compulsory. It is divided into different sections with varying marks and word limits. Questions 1 to 8 are Very Short Answer Questions, each carrying 1 mark. Questions 9 to 20 are worth 3 marks each and should be answered within 80 words. Questions 21 to 28 are 5 marks questions, requiring answers not exceeding 100 words. Additionally, there are map-based questions (29 and 30) from History and Geography, each worth 3 marks. The paper also includes 2 map supplements. A total of 15 minutes is allotted for reading the question paper before students begin writing their answers. Solving this board question paper is crucial for students to understand the exam pattern, assess their preparation, and improve their performance in the upcoming board examinations.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 10 |
| Subject | Social Science |
| Session | 2015 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The question paper contains 30 questions in total. It includes Very Short Answer Questions (1 mark), Short Answer Questions (3 marks, max 80 words), Long Answer Questions (5 marks, max 100 words), and Map Questions (3 marks each).
Topics covered
Paper topics
- History
- Geography
- Social Science
Important topics
- Map Questions
- Very Short Answer Questions
- Short Answer Questions
- Long Answer Questions
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Question paper text
SET-1
कोड नं. 32/1
Series RLH
Roll No.
Code No.
रोल नं. 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 <math>\mathbf{8} + \mathbf{2}</math> 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
P.T.O.
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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 ।
- 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 100 शब्दों से अधिक का नहीं होना चाहिए ।
- प्रश्न संख्या 29 और 30 इतिहास और भूगोल के मानचित्र वाले प्रश्न प्रत्येक 3 अंक के हैं। इन्हें पूरा करने के बाद, मानचित्रों को उत्तर-पुस्तिका के अंदर नत्थी कर दीजिए।
General Instructions:
(i) 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This document is the CBSE Class 10 Social Science Previous Year Question Paper from the 2015 Main Exam, Outside-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 consists of 30 questions divided into Very Short Answer (1 mark), Short Answer (3 marks), Long Answer (5 marks), and Map Questions (3 marks each).
What is the word limit for the 3-mark and 5-mark questions?
The 3-mark questions should not exceed 80 words, and the 5-mark questions should not exceed 100 words.
How does solving previous year papers help students?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the board pattern, identify important topics, and improve their marks in the final examination.
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