CBSE Class 10 Social Science Question Paper for 2017 - Free PDF Download

The 2017 CBSE Social Science question paper is one of the most logical question papers that was set in the decade. This question paper provides students with all the important aspects that are required to cover up the syllabus in an effective manner. Further, this question paper also offers valuable insight into all the necessary aspects of the subject. When students prepare for Social Science, they need to have a thorough understanding of all the formats and the ways the marks are distributed over a different section of the questions. They can easily prepare for their examinations effectively and score good marks in their board examinations.

Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for class 10 social science is as follows:

• India and the Contemporary World – I : 10 Marks

• Contemporary India – I : 10 Marks

• Democratic Politics – I : 10 Marks

• Economics : 10 Marks

The Social Science question paper will have 50 questions divided into four sections.

• Section A will have 24 questions out of which any 20 need to be attempted.

• Section B will have 22 questions out of which any 18 need to be attempted.

• Section C will have 12 questions (Case-based) out of which any 10 need to be attempted.

• Section D will have 2 map-based questions. Both questions are compulsory.

• Question paper will be of 40 marks.

• All questions in the paper would carry equal weightage.

• There will be no negative marking.

Internal Assessment will carry 10 marks.

Solved Examples

Q1. What is Liberalization? What Are the Impacts of Liberalization?

Ans:

Liberalization Means

It is removing all the barriers or restrictions that have previously been formed by the government.

Impacts of Liberalization

• Competition among producers will help improve their performance within the country.

• Barriers to foreign trade and foreign investment were removed to a large extent. 

• The foreign companies will now be allowed to come up with their offices and boost production.

• It allows us to make decisions freely.

• The competition would improve producers’ performance within the country as they can improve their output in terms of quality.

Q2. What Are the Positive Effects of Globalization?

Ans: 

Positive Effects of Globalization

• There is a greater choice before consumers. They enjoy improving quality at lower prices.

• Now, the people of modern society can enjoy much higher standards of living.

• Local companies supplying raw materials have prospered.

• The leading companies in our country have benefitted from increased competition.

• Some Indian companies have gained from a successful collaboration with foreign companies.

• Most MNCs have been heavily increasing their investments in the country over the past 20 years. Mostly in automobiles, electronics, cell phones, soft drinks, etc.

• Many Indian companies have already adapted to the tag of multinationals, representing themselves as an individual identity.