List of top Social Science Questions asked in CBSE Class X

Improvements in technology and liberalization together have accelerated globalization. Evaluate.
How the powers were shared between the central and state government in Belgium to avoid the division of the country? Explain.
Explain any five provisions of the constitutional amendments of 1992 which strengthened the third tier of democracy in India?
'The Constitution declared India as a Union of States. Although it did not use the word federation, the Indian Union is based on the principles of federalism.' What makes India a federal country?
Why is a democratic system of government regarded as the best form of governance in terms of involving the maximum number of citizens as stakeholders in political power? Explain with suitable arguments.
The focus on caste in politics can sometimes give an impression that elections are all about caste and nothing else. However, that is far from true. Analyze this statement by giving three valid arguments.
On the outline map of India locate and label the following with suitable symbols
I (a) One of the largest water resource projects of India, built over the Narmada River in Gujarat. (1)
OR
(b) The dam in the Sutluj-Beas river basin being used both for hydel power production and irrigation.
II Any two of the following: (1 x 2 = 2)
i. An Iron and steel plant in Tamil Nadu
ii. A cotton textile industry in the capital city of Maharashtra
iii. Meenambakkam international airport
A drought-prone district wants to adopt a sustainable water conservation method using traditional knowledge. Suggest two suitable rainwater harvesting practices that could be implemented.
A farmer plans to shift from food crops to plantation crops and is to choose between tea and coffee. Highlight the difference in the conditions associated with their growth.
Farmers in a region experiencing moderate rainfall, cool winters, and assured irrigation plan to move from mixed cropping to the cultivation of a single cereal crop. Should they opt for rice or wheat? Support your answer with appropriate reasons based on crop requirements.
MAP SKILL-BASED QUESTION (Map is given at page no 12)
Two places A and B have been marked on the given outline map of India. Identify them and write their correct names on the lines marked on the map.
A) The place where a violent massacre took place on 13th April, 1919.
B) The place where Gandhi ji led indigo peasants against the oppressive plantation system
'The female figures become an allegory of the nation during the 19th century in Europe.' Elaborate on the statement with examples.
Assess the role of the Greek War of Independence in shaping nationalist consciousness among educated Europeans in the nineteenth century.
Evaluate the economic consequences of the Non-Cooperation Movement for colonial rule in India.
'Most powerful weapon of the Spanish conqueror was not a conventional military weapon at all.' Justify the statement by giving two reasons.
Analyse how Indian merchants and industrialists associated themselves with the Civil Disobedience Movement, highlighting the forms of support they extended and the reasons for their participation.