Social Studies Important Questions
High-frequency questions from BSE AP Class 10 Social Studies public exams — History, Political Science, Geography, and Economics, across all four subject areas in one 100-mark paper.
Geography (Contemporary India II)
- 1What are the major soil types found in India? Describe the characteristics of alluvial and black soil and the crops they support. (Resources and Development)
- 2Why do we need to conserve forests and wildlife? Describe the steps taken by the government to conserve them. (Forest and Wildlife Resources)
- 3What is a multipurpose river project? State the objectives. Why did Jawaharlal Nehru call dams the 'temples of modern India'? (Water Resources)
- 4Distinguish between rabi, kharif, and zaid cropping seasons. Name the major crops grown in each. (Agriculture)
- 5Distinguish between conventional and non-conventional sources of energy. Why must we use non-conventional sources? (Minerals and Energy Resources)
- 6Why is the manufacturing sector called the backbone of development? Classify industries on the basis of raw materials. (Manufacturing Industries)
- 7Explain the importance of the different means of transport in India. Why are roadways more important than railways in some regions? (Lifelines of National Economy)
History (India and the Contemporary World II)
- 1Explain the role of culture (art, poetry, music) in creating the idea of the nation in Europe. (The Rise of Nationalism in Europe)
- 2What were the causes of the Non-Cooperation Movement? Why did Gandhi withdraw it in 1922? (Nationalism in India)
- 3Describe the Salt March (Dandi March, 1930). Why was salt chosen as a symbol of protest? (Nationalism in India)
- 4What is meant by the 'making of a global world'? Explain how the silk routes linked distant parts of the world. (The Making of a Global World)
- 5What was proto-industrialisation? How did the factory system come up in England? (The Age of Industrialisation)
- 6How did print culture assist the growth of nationalism in India? (Print Culture and the Modern World)
Political Science (Democratic Politics II)
- 1What is power-sharing? Using the examples of Belgium and Sri Lanka, explain why power-sharing is desirable in a democracy. (Power-sharing)
- 2What is federalism? Explain the three-fold distribution of legislative powers (Union, State, Concurrent Lists). (Federalism)
- 3How did decentralisation strengthen democracy in India after the 73rd and 74th Amendments? (Federalism)
- 4How does the participation of women in politics in India compare with other countries? What is communalism? (Gender, Religion and Caste)
- 5What are political parties? State the major functions performed by political parties in a democracy. (Political Parties)
- 6How do we assess democracy's outcomes? How does democracy accommodate social diversity? (Outcomes of Democracy)
Economics (Understanding Economic Development)
- 1Why do different people have different notions of development? What are the limitations of per capita income as a measure of development? (Development)
- 2Distinguish between primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors with examples. What is the difference between organised and unorganised sectors? (Sectors of the Indian Economy)
- 3What are the modern forms of money? Distinguish between formal and informal sources of credit. (Money and Credit)
- 4What is globalisation? How have multinational corporations (MNCs) contributed to globalisation in India? (Globalisation and the Indian Economy)
- 5What are the rights of consumers under COPRA? How can a consumer get redressal through consumer courts? (Consumer Rights)
- 6Why are rules and regulations required in the marketplace? Explain with examples how consumers are exploited. (Consumer Rights)