UP Board Class 10 Social Science Model Question Paper 2022-23:
Practice with MCQs, descriptive questions, and map work. Covers history,
geography, political science, and economics. Total Marks: 70.

UP Board Class
10 Social Science Model Question Paper 2023-24

Total Marks: 70                                    Time:
3 Hours

Concept Map and Structure:

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – 20 Marks

This section
consists of 20 MCQs, each carrying 1 mark.

• Q1-Q20:
• Questions are based on various
  topics from history, geography, political science, and economics.
• Each question has four options,
  and students are required to choose the correct one.

Section B: Descriptive Questions – 50 Marks

Descriptive-I (Short Answer Questions) – 20 Marks

• Q1 to Q4: Answer any four questions
  in about 80 words each. (4 Marks each)
• Each question has two options
  (choose one option for each question).
• Topics cover a mix of history,
  political science, geography, and economics.

Examples:

• Reasons for the Great Depression.
• Explanation of power sharing in
  democracy.
• Importance of energy for economic
  development.
• Characteristics of multinational
  companies.

Descriptive-II (Long Answer Questions) – 20 Marks

• Q5 to Q8: Answer any four questions
  in about 150 words each. (5 Marks each)
• Each question has two options,
  covering broader topics from history, political science, geography, and
  economics.

Examples:

• Reasons for Mahatma Gandhi
  starting the Non-Cooperation Movement.
• The role of political parties in
  a democracy.
• Explanation of soil erosion and
  its effects.
• Social discrimination in the
  unorganized sector.

Section C: Map Work – 10 Marks

Q9: History Map Work – 5 Marks

(For Visual
Candidates)

• Mark the following historical
  places on the map of India:
• Jallianwala Bagh (Amritsar)
• Dandi (Salt March)
• Champaran (Indigo farmers’
  protest)
• Ahmedabad (Cotton mill workers’
  Satyagraha)
• Nagpur (Indian National Congress
  session, December 1920)

(For Visually
Impaired Candidates)

• Answer questions related to the
  historical locations.

Q10: Geography Map Work – 5 Marks

(For Visual
Candidates)

• Mark the following geographical
  locations on the map of India:
• Sundarbans National Park
• Sardar Sarovar Dam
• Hirakud Dam
• Jharia Coal Field
• Chennai Port

(For Visually Impaired
Candidates)

• Answer questions related to
  geographical locations.

Internal Structure of Each Section:

• Section A (MCQs): Focuses on quick recall and
  understanding of key concepts across all Social Science disciplines.
• Section B (Descriptive-I & II): Emphasizes conceptual clarity
  and in-depth explanation, with more room for students to demonstrate their
  understanding of topics.
• Section C (Map Work): Tests geographical and
  historical location knowledge, giving importance to spatial understanding
  in Social Science.

Section A (20 Marks)

Multiple Choice Questions:

Q1. In which country did nationalism first emerge?

• (a) Germany
• (b) France (Correct Answer)
• (c) Italy
• (d) Britain

Q2. Whom did Duke Metternich consider as the most dangerous enemy
of the social system?

• (a) Rousseau
• (b) Victor Emmanuel
• (c) Calvin
• (d) Giuseppe Mazzini (Correct Answer)

Q3. Who laid the outline of the cotton textile mill?

• (a) John Wright
• (b) Richard Arkwright (Correct Answer)
• (c) Andrew Carnegie
• (d) James Watt

Q4. The price of wheat in India fell by 50% between 1928 and 1934.
The reason for this was that in the international market:

• (a) Prices were falling (Correct Answer)
• (b) Prices were rising
• (c) Prices were stable
• (d) None of these

Q5. Which was the first book published by Gutenberg in 1448 AD?

• (a) Jane Eyer
• (b) Ramona
• (c) What Katie Did
• (d) Bible (Correct Answer)

Q6. Who elects the Community Government in Belgium?

• (a) People speaking the same language (Correct
  Answer)
• (b) People speaking all languages
• (c) People who speak only the German language
• (d) All of the above

Q7. Which of the following characteristics is not related to the
Federal Government?

• (a) Rigid and written constitution
• (b) Centralization of powers (Correct Answer)
• (c) Division of powers between the Union and the states
• (d) Supreme Court

Q8. Which of the following is not a reason for promoting gender
inequality?

• (a) Gender division of labor
• (b) Biological structure (Correct Answer)
• (c) Patriarchal society
• (d) Lack of literacy rate among women

Q9. The problem of communalism starts when:

• (a) Religion is considered the basis of the nation.
  (Correct Answer)
• (b) Religion is separated from the nation.
• (c) All religions are considered equally.
• (d) Only a few religions are given priority.

Q10. Which of the following is not a subject in the Union List?

• (a) Defence
• (b) Currency
• (c) Education (Correct Answer)
• (d) Foreign affairs

Q11. Which of the following is the main reason for land shrinkage
in Punjab?

• (a) Intensive farming (Correct Answer)
• (b) More irrigation
• (c) Deforestation
• (d) Overgrazing

Q12. Match the following and select the correct option:

Dam	River
Bhakra Nangal	Satluj
Hirakund	Mahanadi
Sardar Sarovar	Narmada
Tehri	Bhagirathi

Correct Option: (c) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

Q13. Which of the following is a primary sector activity?

• (1) Fishing
• (2) Agriculture
• (3) Making jaggery
• (4) Dairy

Correct Option: (c) (1), (2), and (4)

Q14. On what basis are public and private sectors classified?

• (a) Employment
• (b) Economic activity
• (c) Ownership of the enterprise (Correct
  Answer)
• (d) Number of workers

Q15. What is meant by soil erosion?

• (a) Land being infertile
• (b) Land becoming marshy
• (c) Land being fertile
• (d) Planned use of land

Correct Answer: (a) Land being infertile

Q16. Crocodile, Rhinoceros, and Black Buck belong to which species?

• (a) Common species
• (b) Endangered species (Correct Answer)
• (c) A and B
• (d) All of the above

Q17. Which of the following is not a characteristic of trade
barriers?

• (a) The government can use trade barriers to regulate foreign
  trade.
• (b) The government can decide what type of goods can be
  imported into the country and in what quantity.
• (c) World Trade Organization promotes trade barriers.
  (Correct Answer)
• (d) Most countries use trade barriers to protect their
  domestic industry.

Q18. Which is the most suitable development goal for landless rural
laborers?

• (a) Providing higher support price for produce
• (b) Resettling their children abroad
• (c) Pay more wages (Correct Answer)
• (d) Neither of the above

Q19. Which of the following is not a source of conventional energy?

• (a) Coal
• (b) Geothermal energy (Correct Answer)
• (c) Both a and b
• (d) None of the above

Q20. What effect did globalization have on the investment of
multinational companies?

• (a) Investment of multinational companies increased.
  (Correct Answer)
• (b) Most of India’s foreign trade was controlled by
  multinational companies.
• (c) The economic condition of the people became stronger with
  the arrival of multinational companies.
• (d) All of the above.

Section B (50 Marks)

Descriptive-I (Answer in about 80 words)

Q1. Write two reasons for the Great Depression that occurred after
the First World War.

• Overproduction
  in agriculture and industry led to falling prices.
• Stock
  market crash in the United States, leading to a global economic downturn.

Or: Explain two effects of the Great Depression between 1928 and
1934 on the Indian economy.

• Falling
  agricultural prices led to widespread distress among farmers.
• Export
  markets collapsed, and many industries in India faced a significant drop
  in demand.

Q2. “Power sharing is the soul of democracy.” Justify this
statement with reasons.

• Power
  sharing prevents conflict between different social groups.
• It helps
  maintain political stability by ensuring all sections of society have a
  voice in governance.

Or: In the present perspective, explain the statement “caste in
politics and politics in caste.”

• Caste in
  politics refers to the use of caste identities for political mobilization.
• Politics
  in caste refers to the role of political institutions and leaders in
  shaping caste dynamics for electoral gains.

Q3. ‘Energy is a basic requirement for economic development.’ Write
any two reasons for this.

• Energy
  is essential for industrial growth and production.
• It
  supports modern agriculture, transportation, and communication systems.

Or: Why are means of transportation and communication considered
the lifeline of any country? Write two reasons.

• They
  connect different parts of the country, facilitating trade and commerce.
• They
  help in the efficient movement of people, goods, and information.

Q4. How do multinational companies manage to keep the production
cost of their products low? Mention any two.

• MNCs use
  advanced technology to enhance production efficiency.
• They
  outsource labor to countries where labor costs are lower.

Or: Mention any two characteristics of a good market.

• A good
  market has a wide range of goods available for consumers.
• It
  ensures fair competition among sellers.

Descriptive-II (Answer in about 150 words)

Q5. Why did Mahatma Gandhi start the non-cooperation movement?
Write any two reasons. Why did he postpone it?

·       Mahatma
Gandhi started the movement to protest against the Rowlatt Act and the
Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

·       He
aimed to challenge British authority by promoting non-violent resistance.

·       He
postponed it after the Chauri Chaura incident, where a violent clash led to the
deaths of policemen, as Gandhi believed the movement was veering towards
violence.

Or: What is the meaning of Satyagraha? Describe any two Satyagraha
movements launched by Mahatma Gandhi.

• Satyagraha
  means “truth force” or non-violent resistance.
• Champaran Satyagraha (1917): Focused on the
  plight of indigo farmers.
• Kheda Satyagraha (1918): Addressed the
  grievances of farmers affected by crop failure.

Q6. Why are political parties needed in democracy? Describe any
four of their works.

• Political
  parties represent various sections of society in governance.
• They
  provide a platform for public debate.
• Parties
  form the government and run the administration.
• They act
  as a watchdog by keeping a check on the ruling party and its policies.

Or: Does democracy provide a system of accountable, transparent,
and legitimate governance? Explain this statement.

• Yes,
  democracy provides a system where elected representatives are accountable
  to the people. They can be voted out if they do not fulfill their duties.
• Transparency
  is ensured through various mechanisms like free press and Right to
  Information (RTI), which keep the public informed.
• Legitimacy
  comes from regular free and fair elections, allowing the people to choose
  their government, which reflects their consent.

Q7. What is the meaning of soil erosion? Describe two effects of
soil erosion on land.

• Soil
  erosion refers to the removal of the top layer of soil by natural forces
  such as wind and water.
• Effect 1: Loss of fertile topsoil reduces the
  land’s ability to produce crops.
• Effect 2: Soil erosion leads to
  desertification, making the land barren and unproductive.

Or: Mention the coarse grains found in India. What measures can be
taken to increase their production? Mention any two measures.

• Coarse grains in India: Jowar, Bajra, and
  Ragi.
• Measure 1: Improved irrigation facilities to
  reduce dependence on rainwater.
• Measure 2: Use of high-yield variety seeds and
  modern farming techniques to boost production.

Q8. Write three reasons for ‘workers in the unorganized sector
being the victims of social discrimination’.

• Reason 1: Lack of legal protection and social
  security, making them vulnerable to exploitation.
• Reason 2: Low wages and irregular income
  contribute to their economic vulnerability.
• Reason 3: Many unorganized workers belong to
  marginalized sections of society, further exacerbating social
  discrimination.

Or: What is Human Development Index? Describe the main components
used to measure human development.

• The Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite
  statistic used to rank countries based on human development.
• Component 1: Life
  Expectancy at Birth – Measures the average lifespan of the
  population.
• Component 2: Education
  – Measured by the average years of schooling received by people aged 25
  and older.
• Component 3: Gross
  National Income (GNI) per capita – Reflects the standard
  of living and economic conditions in a country.

Q9. Map Work (5 Marks)

Show the following places with their names on the outline map of
India:

1. The city
   where the Jallianwala Bagh incident took place. (Amritsar)
2. The
   place where Gandhiji first broke the salt law. (Dandi)
3. The
   place where farmers cultivating indigo protested. (Champaran)
4. The
   place where cotton mill workers carried out Satyagraha. (Ahmedabad)
5. The
   place where the session of the Indian National Congress was held in
   December 1920. (Nagpur)

Q10. Additional Map Work (5 Marks)

Show the following places on the map of India:

1. A
   National Park in West Bengal. (Sundarbans National Park)
2. Name of
   the dam built on the Narmada River. (Sardar Sarovar Dam)
3. A dam on
   the Mahanadi River. (Hirakud Dam)
4. A coal
   field in Jharkhand. (Jharia Coal Field)
5. A port
   situated on the east coast of India. (Chennai Port)

Section B (Descriptive Questions) – 50 Marks:

·       Descriptive-I
(80-word answers):
Each question had two options, and both options for each question (1-4) have
been fully solved.

·       Descriptive-II
(150-word answers):
For each question (5-8), both options were provided and fully solved.

·       Map
Work:
Locations related to historical and geographical places were provided with
names, and the questions were solved for both visual and visually
impaired candidates.

Question 8 (Descriptive-II): Write three reasons for ‘workers in
the unorganized sector being the victims of social discrimination’.

Option 1:

Reasons for social discrimination against workers in the unorganized
sector:

1. Lack of Legal Protection: Workers in the
   unorganized sector do not have the legal backing that organized workers
   enjoy, making them vulnerable to exploitation.
2. Irregular Wages and No Job Security: These
   workers are often paid irregularly and lack job security, which increases
   their economic vulnerability.
3. Belonging to Marginalized Groups: Many workers
   in the unorganized sector belong to socially marginalized communities,
   further increasing the discrimination they face.

Option 2:

What is Human Development Index? Describe the main components used
to measure human development.

• Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite
  statistic used to rank countries based on human development levels.
• Components:
1. Life Expectancy at Birth: This measures the
   average lifespan of individuals in a country.
2. Education Level: It includes the average
   years of schooling received by people aged 25 and above and expected
   years of schooling for children.
3. Gross National Income (GNI) per Capita:
   Reflects the standard of living and economic well-being of the
   population.

Question 9 (Map Work)

Option 1 (Map Work – Visual):

Show the following places with their names by (•) symbol in the
outline map of India:

1.     The
city where the Jallianwala Bagh incident took place.

• Amritsar

2.     The
place where Gandhiji first broke the salt law.

• Dandi

3.     The
place where farmers cultivating indigo protested.

• Champaran

4.     The
place where cotton mill workers carried out Satyagraha.

• Ahmedabad

5.     The
place where the session of the Indian National Congress was held in December
1920.

• Nagpur

Option 2 (For Visually Impaired Candidates):

(i) In which city did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre take place?

• Amritsar

(ii) At which place did Gandhiji break the salt law?

• Dandi

(iii) From which place did the farmers cultivating indigo start the
movement?

• Champaran

(iv) Where did the cotton mill workers perform Satyagraha?

• Ahmedabad

(v) At which place was the session of the Indian National Congress
held in December 1920?

• Nagpur

Question 10 (Additional Map Work)

Option 1 (Map Work – Visual):
Show the following places on the map of India:

1. A
   National Park in West Bengal: Sundarbans
   National Park
2. Name of
   the dam built on the Narmada River: Sardar Sarovar
   Dam
3. A dam on
   the Mahanadi River: Hirakud Dam
4. A coal
   field in Jharkhand: Jharia Coal
   Field
5. A port
   situated on the east coast of India: Chennai
   Port

Option 2 (For Visually Impaired Candidates):

(i) Name a national park of West Bengal.

• Sundarbans National Park

(ii) Write the name of the dam built on Narmada River.

• Sardar Sarovar Dam

(iii) Write the name of a river of North India.

• Ganga River

(iv) Write the name of a coal mine of Jharkhand province.

• Jharia Coal Mine

(v) Write the name of a port situated on the east coast of India.

• Chennai Port