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CBSE SamplE QuEStion papEr

SOCIAl SCIENCE
Goyal Brothers Prakashan
Time Allowed : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 80
General Instructions :
1. The question paper comprises Six Sections – A, B, C, D, E and F. There are 37 questions in the Question paper. All
questions are compulsory.
2. Section A – From questions 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
3. Section B – Question no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2 marks each. Answer to each
question should not exceed 40 words.
4. Section C contains Q.25 to Q.29 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each question
should not exceed 60 words.
5. Section D – Question no. 30 to 33 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each. Answer to each question
should not exceed 120 words.
6. Section-E – Questions no from 34 to 36 are case based questions with three sub questions and are of 4 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 100 words.
7. Section F – Question no. 37 is map based, carrying 5 marks with two parts, 37a from History (2 marks) and 37b
from Geography (3 marks).
8. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in few questions.
Only one of the choices in such questions have to be attempted.
9. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.
10. Note: CBQ stands for “Competency Based Question”. 50% weightage allocated for competency-based questions.

SECTION A

MCQs [1 × 20 = 20]

1. Identify the correct option that describes the act given below. [1]
(i) The Act was passed by the Imperial Legislative Council.
(ii) It gave power to the government to repress political activities.
(iii) It empowered the government to detain political prisoners without trial.
Options:
(a) Rowlatt Act (b) Vernacular Press Act
(c) Government of India Act (d) Inland Emigration Act
2. Which place in India has an artificial lake to conserve water that dates to 11th century? [1]
(a) Delhi (b) Bhopal (c) Mumbai (d) Kolhapur

3. Read the data given below and answer the question. [1]
Educational Achievement of Rural Population of Uttar Pradesh
Category Male Females
Literacy rate for rural population 76% 54%
Literacy rate for children in age group 10-14 years 90% 87%
Percentage of rural children aged 10-14 attending school 85% 82%
As per the data given above who has the least percentage of literacy rate in rural population?
(a) Male (b) Children (c) Male & Female (d) Female

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