RBSE Class 10th Social Science Question Paper 2026 PDF Download (17 Feb)
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Secondary Examination, 2026
SOCIAL SCIENCE
- Candidate must write first his/her Roll No. on the question paper compulsorily.
- All the questions are compulsory.
- Write the answer to each question in the given answer-book only.
- For questions having more than one part, the answers to those parts are to be written together in continuity.
- Write down the serial number of the question before attempting it.
- Question No. 20 is related to map-work carrying 4 marks. Tear the map from the question paper and attach it with the answer book.
- There are internal choices in Question Nos. 14 to 20.
SECTION – A
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Choose the correct answer of the following questions and write in the answer book. [1 mark each]
(i) Who founded the underground organization called ‘Young Italy’?
(ii) Where among the following did the disease ‘Rinderpest’ spread rapidly in the 1890s?
(iii) Industrialization had a major positive effect –
(iv) Who among the following was also known as ‘Periyar’?
(v) In which year was the Vernacular Press Act implemented?
(vi) What is Banger?
(vii) Khadins, Johads and Tankas are examples of:
(viii) Lime stone, silica and gypsum are the main raw materials of which industry?
(ix) Which highways come under the jurisdiction of the Central Public Works Department?
(x) One of the following is an example of vertical distribution of power –
(xi) Sri Lanka became an independent nation in:
(xii) A person who believes in equal rights and opportunities for women and men is called:
(xiii) Which of the following parties was formed by Kanshi Ram?
(xiv) Which of the following is led by the Bhartiya Janta Party?
(xv) Which of the following is not a non-renewable resource?
(xvi) The largest source of credit in India is:
(xvii) This is a trade barrier:
(xviii) Agmark is applied on which item?
2. Fill in the blanks. [1 mark each]
- The Civil Code of 1804 usually known as the Code.
- Regur is the name of soil.
- Railways or Post Office is an example of the sector.
- Almost of the total forest area is protected forest, as declared by the forest department.
- The name of the capital of Belgium is .
- Rapid improvement in technology has been one major factor that has stimulated the process.
3. Very Short Answer Type Questions: (Answer in one word or in one line) [1 mark each]
- What do you mean by 'Veto'?
- What benefits did print culture bring to the poor? Give examples.
- In which countries was the first printing technique developed? Write the names of any two countries.
- What is sustainable development?
- Write in brief the role of local communities in management of natural resource.
- Why the Iron and Steel industry is called a basic industry?
- The majority of population in Sri Lanka is divided into two ethnic groups. Write the name of these groups.
- Give an example of the worst form of communalism.
- What is meant by alliance or front in politics?
- Write which things were used as currency before the introduction of coins?
- Why are American farmers can sell their farm products at abnormally low prices?
- Give two reasons for the emerged of the Consumer Movement in the 1960s.
SECTION – B
Short Answer Type Questions (Approx. 50 words)
4. 'In the nineteenth century, artists depicted a country as if it were a person'. Examine the statement. [2]
5. List the names of the Axis power involved in World War II. [2]
6. Describe the problems arising due to increase in irrigated land area in India. [2]
7. Discuss conservation of energy resources in the context of the statement "Energy Conservation is Energy Production". [2]
8. According to you, caste can take many forms in politics. Briefly discuss any one form in support of your opinion. [2]
9. In your opinion, what should be the role of the opposition party in democracy? Write briefly. [2]
10. On what basis are countries compared in the human development report published by UNDP? Mention any two. [2]
11. Prepare a list of four measures that can create additional employment in the agriculture sector. [2]
12. Why is the value of intermediate goods not included in the calculation of Gross Domestic Product? Analyze it. [2]
13. When a multinational company produces jointly with a local company, explain the benefits this will bring to the local company. [2]
SECTION – C
Long Answer Type Questions (Approx. 100 words)
14. Examine India’s position in the international textile market before the age of machine industries. [3]
How did India’s early entrepreneurs develop the management of capital, technology and labor? Explain with examples.
15. Describe the technological and institutional reforms in Indian agriculture. [3]
Why Jhumming cultivation is harmful for environment? Explain.
16. Analyse the state of Economic growth and development in democracy. [3]
‘In democracy, the dignity and freedom of citizens increases.’ Analyse the statement.
17. Explain the working system of co-operative societies. [3]
What is a cheque? Explain the importance of cheque in banking system.
SECTION – D
Essay Type Questions (Approx. 250 words)
18. 'A Satyagrahi can succeed in his struggle even with the help of non-violence alone' – Explain the statement on the basis of Gandhiji's thoughts. [4]
Discuss the major movements led by Mahatma Gandhi.
19. Discuss the division of power between the Central and State Government in India. [4]
Explain the difference between Federal Government and Unitary Government.
20. (Map Work) Mark the following Iron ore mines (A, B) and Golden Quadrilateral Super Highway Centres (C, D) on the given outline map of India. [4]
- A) Gua
- B) Ballari
- C) Mumbai
- D) Chennai
Mark the following Coal mines (A, B) and Airports (C, D) on the given outline map of India.
- A) Singareni
- B) Raniganj
- C) Delhi
- D) Kolkata