Social Studies Model Papers
Practice model papers for AP SSC Class 10 Social Studies — a single 100-mark paper of 3 hours 15 minutes, covering Geography, History, Political Science, and Economics across 4 sections and 33 questions.
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AP SSC Class 10 Model Paper 1 (2025-26)
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Total Marks
100
Duration
3 hours 15 minutes (incl. 15 min reading)
Section I
12 × 1 mark = 12 marks
Section II
8 × 2 marks = 16 marks
Section III
8 × 4 marks = 32 marks
Section IV
5 × 8 marks = 40 marks (incl. map; internal choice)
Total Questions
33
Pass Mark
35%
Model Paper 1 — Geography · History · Civics · Economics (100 marks)
Section I — 12 × 1 mark = 12 M
- 1Which type of soil is ideal for growing cotton?
- 2Name the mountain range that runs along the western coast of India.
- 3In which year was the Non-Cooperation Movement launched?
- 4Who led the Salt March (Dandi March)?
- 5Which country's power-sharing model accommodated regional and cultural diversity — Belgium or Sri Lanka?
- 6Name the three lists of the federal division of powers in India.
- 7What does HDI stand for?
- 8Name the Act that protects consumer rights in India.
- 9What is the primary sector of the economy?
- 10Name one national political party in India.
- 11Name the largest coalfield region in India.
- 12Who invented the printing press in Europe?
Section II — 8 × 2 marks = 16 M
- 1Distinguish between conventional and non-conventional sources of energy with examples.
- 2What are the factors that influence the choice of crops in different cropping seasons?
- 3Distinguish between alluvial soil and black soil (2 points each).
- 4What were the main demands of the Non-Cooperation Movement? Why was it withdrawn?
- 5Why is power-sharing desirable in a democracy? Give two reasons.
- 6State any four functions of political parties in a democracy.
- 7What is globalisation? How has it affected employment in India?
- 8What are consumer rights? Name any four rights under COPRA.
Section III — 8 × 4 marks = 32 M
- 1Why do we need to conserve our forests and wildlife? Describe two conservation measures. (Forest and Wildlife Resources)
- 2What is the Green Revolution? What were its achievements? What problems did it create? (Agriculture)
- 3Describe the Civil Disobedience Movement of 1930. What was the Salt March? What were the outcomes? (Nationalism in India)
- 4Explain federalism. What are the three lists in the distribution of powers? Give two examples from each. (Federalism)
- 5How did print culture assist the growth of nationalism in India? (Print Culture and the Modern World)
- 6Explain the three sectors of the Indian economy. How has the contribution of each to GDP changed over time? (Sectors of the Indian Economy)
- 7Distinguish between formal and informal sources of credit. Why do banks and cooperatives need to lend more? (Money and Credit)
- 8Describe the major mineral resources of India. Name the states where coal, iron ore, and petroleum are found. (Minerals and Energy Resources)
Section IV — 5 × 8 marks = 40 M (internal choice; includes map work)
- 1ESSAY: Explain the Non-Cooperation and Civil Disobedience movements led by Gandhi. How did different social groups participate? (Nationalism in India)
- 2ESSAY: How does power-sharing strengthen democracy? Compare the experiences of Belgium and Sri Lanka. (Power-sharing)
- 3ESSAY: What is development? Why do different people have different development goals? What are the limitations of per capita income? (Development)
- 4ESSAY: Explain the importance of the means of transport and communication as lifelines of the national economy. (Lifelines of National Economy)
- 5MAP: On an outline map of India, mark and label: (a) Western Ghats, (b) River Ganga, (c) Jharkhand (iron ore), (d) the Tropic of Cancer, (e) New Delhi.