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CBSE Sample Practice Paper — 1 (Session 2026–27)
| Student Name: ______________________ | Roll No.: __________ | Section: __________ |
General Instructions:
1. This question paper is divided into four parts, corresponding to the four disciplines of Social Science — Part A: History (20 Marks), Part B: Geography (20 Marks), Part C: Political Science (20 Marks), and Part D: Economics (20 Marks).
2. Each part is further divided into three sections: Section 1 — Very Short Answer (MCQ/objective, including one Assertion–Reason question), Section 2 — Short Answer, and Section 3 — Long Answer, with an internal choice.
3. Answer Short Answer questions in about 60–80 words, and Long Answer questions in about 120–150 words.
4. Attempt all parts; marks for each question are indicated against it.
PART A — HISTORY (20 Marks)
Section 1 — Very Short Answer (1 Mark each) — Q1 to Q5
Q1. Name the movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930 that began with the Dandi March. 1
Q2. Who wrote the famous nationalist song "Vande Mataram"? 1
Q3. Name the printing technology introduced by Johann Gutenberg in the mid-15th century. 1
Q4. What was the "Silk Route" associated with, in the history of world trade? 1
Q5. Assertion (A): The Non-Cooperation Movement was withdrawn by Gandhi in February 1922.
Reason (R): The withdrawal was prompted by the violent incident at Chauri Chaura, where an angry mob set fire to a police station. 1
Reason (R): The withdrawal was prompted by the violent incident at Chauri Chaura, where an angry mob set fire to a police station. 1
Section 2 — Short Answer (3 Marks each) — Q6 to Q8
Q6. Explain any three reasons why the Indian National Congress decided to launch the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1920–21. 3
Q7. What is meant by the term "Utopian", as used by Karl Marx to describe early socialist thinkers? Explain briefly. 3
Q8. Describe any three effects of the First World War on the world economy, as discussed in the context of the making of a global world. 3
Section 3 — Long Answer (6 Marks) — Q9
Q9. Discuss the role of different social groups — such as business classes, peasants, and women — in the Civil Disobedience Movement in India. 6
— OR —
Explain how the Great Depression of the 1930s affected the Indian economy and the lives of its people.
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PART B — GEOGRAPHY (20 Marks)
Section 1 — Very Short Answer (1 Mark each) — Q10 to Q14
Q10. Name the type of resource that gets renewed or replenished quickly by natural processes. 1
Q11. Which state is the largest producer of sugarcane in India? 1
Q12. What is meant by "sericulture"? 1
Q13. Name any two major coalfields located in India. 1
Q14. Assertion (A): India shows a remarkable diversity of relief features.
Reason (R): This diversity includes mountains, plains, deserts and plateaus, all found within the country. 1
Reason (R): This diversity includes mountains, plains, deserts and plateaus, all found within the country. 1
Section 2 — Short Answer (3 Marks each) — Q15 to Q17
Q15. Explain any three causes of land degradation in India. 3
Q16. Distinguish between commercial farming and subsistence farming, giving one example of each. 3
Q17. On a political outline map of India, locate and name any three of the following: (a) A major sea port, (b) An iron and steel plant, (c) A major software technology hub. 3
Section 3 — Long Answer (6 Marks) — Q18
Q18. Discuss the significance of multi-purpose river valley projects in India, along with any three problems associated with them. 6
— OR —
Explain the distribution and importance of iron ore in India, mentioning any three major iron-ore-producing states.
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PART C — POLITICAL SCIENCE (20 Marks)
Section 1 — Very Short Answer (1 Mark each) — Q19 to Q23
Q19. Define "power sharing" in the context of a democratic government. 1
Q20. Name the system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent units. 1
Q21. What is a "coalition government"? 1
Q22. Name any one criterion used to classify political parties as "national" or "regional/state" parties in India. 1
Q23. Assertion (A): Federalism helps in accommodating diversity within a country.
Reason (R): In a federal system, power is divided between different levels of government, allowing regional and local issues to be addressed by the appropriate level. 1
Reason (R): In a federal system, power is divided between different levels of government, allowing regional and local issues to be addressed by the appropriate level. 1
Section 2 — Short Answer (3 Marks each) — Q24 to Q26
Q24. Explain any three features of a federal system of government. 3
Q25. What is meant by "communalism"? Explain any two ways in which communal politics can take various forms. 3
Q26. State any three functions performed by political parties in a democracy. 3
Section 3 — Long Answer (6 Marks) — Q27
Q27. Explain any three challenges to democracy that are commonly faced across the world today, with suitable examples. 6
— OR —
Discuss the role of measures such as the Right to Information in making democratic governments more accountable to the people, and explain the importance of internal democracy within political parties.
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PART D — ECONOMICS (20 Marks)
Section 1 — Very Short Answer (1 Mark each) — Q28 to Q32
Q28. Define "per capita income". 1
Q29. Name the sector of the economy in which activities are directly dependent on the extraction of natural resources. 1
Q30. What is meant by "formal sources of credit"? 1
Q31. Name the international organisation that oversees rules for international trade among member countries. 1
Q32. Assertion (A): Multinational Corporations (MNCs) often set up production units close to markets in different countries.
Reason (R): This helps MNCs reduce transportation costs and gain quicker access to large markets. 1
Reason (R): This helps MNCs reduce transportation costs and gain quicker access to large markets. 1
Section 2 — Short Answer (3 Marks each) — Q33 to Q35
Q33. Explain any three factors, other than income, that could be used to measure the development of a country or region. 3
Q34. Distinguish between the organised and unorganised sectors of the economy, giving one example of each. 3
Q35. State any three rights available to consumers under consumer protection laws in India. 3
Section 3 — Long Answer (6 Marks) — Q36
Q36. Explain how globalisation has affected the Indian economy, discussing both its positive and negative impacts. 6
— OR —
Discuss the role of banks in the process of providing credit, and explain any three problems faced by poor households in accessing formal credit.
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Design of Question Paper — Blueprint
1. Subject-wise & Section-wise Blueprint
| Part | Section 1 (VSA + AR) | Section 2 (SA) | Section 3 (LA) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A — History | 5 × 1 = 5 | 3 × 3 = 9 | 1 × 6 = 6 | 20 |
| B — Geography | 5 × 1 = 5 | 3 × 3 = 9 | 1 × 6 = 6 | 20 |
| C — Political Science | 5 × 1 = 5 | 3 × 3 = 9 | 1 × 6 = 6 | 20 |
| D — Economics | 5 × 1 = 5 | 3 × 3 = 9 | 1 × 6 = 6 | 20 |
| Total | 20 | 36 | 24 | 80 |
2. Chapter Coverage
| Subject | Chapters Covered |
|---|---|
| History | Nationalism in India, The Making of a Global World, The Age of Industrialisation, Print Culture and the Modern World |
| Geography | Resources and Development, Forest and Wildlife Resources, Water Resources, Agriculture, Minerals and Energy Resources |
| Political Science | Power Sharing, Federalism, Political Parties, Challenges to Democracy, Democracy and Accountability |
| Economics | Development, Sectors of the Indian Economy, Money and Credit, Globalisation and the Indian Economy, Consumer Rights |
3. Question Typology
| Type | Marks per Question | Total Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very Short Answer (MCQ/Objective/Assertion–Reason) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Short Answer | 3 | 12 | 36 |
| Long Answer (with internal choice) | 6 | 4 | 24 |
| Total | 36 | 80 |
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Answer Key & Marking Scheme (Key Points)
PART A — HISTORY
Q1. Civil Disobedience Movement.
Q2. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
Q3. The printing press (movable-type printing).
Q4. It was a trade route linking Asia with Europe and North Africa, connecting China/India with distant markets, along which silk and other goods, as well as ideas and culture, were exchanged.
Q5. (A)
Q6. Reasons include: the impact of the Rowlatt Act and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre; the Khilafat issue uniting Hindus and Muslims; Gandhi's belief that British rule was sustained by Indian cooperation, which could be withdrawn.
Q7. Early socialist thinkers were called "Utopian" by Marx because their ideas, while well-intentioned, were seen as impractical/idealistic, lacking a scientific and organised strategy for achieving a socialist transformation of society.
Q8. Britain's economic hold over the world was weakened; the USA became a major creditor internationally; agricultural economies fell into deep crisis due to a decline in agricultural prices; countries with export dependence on raw materials suffered badly.
Q9. Discuss participation of business classes seeking protection from foreign competition; peasants protesting against high land revenue; women joining protests, picketing shops, and taking part actively for the first time in large numbers, marking a significant shift in their political role. OR: Explain fall in agricultural prices, decline in exports, debt burdens on peasants, and overall economic hardship faced by rural India during the Depression.
PART B — GEOGRAPHY
Q10. Renewable resource.
Q11. Uttar Pradesh.
Q12. Sericulture is the rearing of silkworms for the production of silk.
Q13. Raniganj and Jharia (or Bokaro — any two correct examples).
Q14. (A)
Q15. Causes include: deforestation, overgrazing by livestock, mining and quarrying activities, and over-irrigation leading to waterlogging and soil salinity.
Q16. Commercial farming uses modern inputs (HYV seeds, fertilisers) with the aim of selling the produce for profit, e.g., sugarcane cultivation; subsistence farming is practised mainly to meet the farmer's own family's needs, with low use of modern inputs, e.g., traditional paddy cultivation in small landholdings.
Q17. Map-based answer: sea ports (e.g., Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata), iron and steel plants (e.g., Bhilai, Durgapur, Jamshedpur), and software technology hubs (e.g., Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune) — any three correctly located and labelled locations should be accepted.
Q18. Multi-purpose projects provide irrigation, generate hydroelectricity, and help in flood/drought control; problems include large-scale displacement of local communities, submergence of forests, and disruption of river ecosystems. OR: Discuss major iron-ore belts such as Odisha-Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh-Karnataka, and their significance for the steel industry.
PART C — POLITICAL SCIENCE
Q19. Power sharing refers to the distribution of political power among different individuals, institutions, or levels of government, rather than it being concentrated in a single organ.
Q20. Federalism.
Q21. A coalition government is formed when two or more political parties come together to form a government, typically because no single party has won a clear majority on its own.
Q22. Vote share/percentage of votes secured in Lok Sabha or Assembly elections across multiple states (as per the criteria set by the Election Commission of India).
Q23. (A)
Q24. Features include: two or more levels of government; each level has its own jurisdiction in specific matters; and any changes to this power-sharing arrangement require the consent of both levels of government.
Q25. Communalism is the belief that a religious community forms the basis of a nation, often leading to political mobilisation on religious lines; it can take forms such as everyday communal prejudice/stereotyping, communal politics based on religious identity, and communal violence/riots.
Q26. Functions include: contesting elections; forming and running governments; playing the role of opposition; and shaping public opinion.
Q27. Challenges include: foundational challenges in newer democracies (establishing a stable constitutional framework), expansion of democracy to include minority representation, and deepening of democracy through strengthening institutions and reducing corruption — with examples from different countries as appropriate. OR: RTI empowers citizens to seek information from government bodies, promoting transparency; internal democracy within parties ensures leadership is accountable and responsive to members, strengthening the overall democratic process.
PART D — ECONOMICS
Q28. Per capita income is the average income of a person in a country, calculated by dividing the total national income by the total population.
Q29. Primary sector.
Q30. Formal sources of credit include loans from banks and cooperative societies, which are regulated by institutions like the Reserve Bank of India.
Q31. World Trade Organisation (WTO).
Q32. (A)
Q33. Factors include: average literacy rate, health indicators such as life expectancy or infant mortality rate, and access to basic amenities like clean drinking water and sanitation.
Q34. The organised sector has registered enterprises, offering job security and regulated working conditions (e.g., government jobs); the unorganised sector consists of unregistered enterprises with no job security and generally lower wages (e.g., street vending).
Q35. Rights include: the right to safety, the right to be informed (about the quality/quantity of goods), and the right to seek redressal against unfair trade practices.
Q36. Positive impacts include greater choice for consumers, more employment in export-oriented sectors; negative impacts include increased competition harming small/local producers, and job insecurity in some sectors due to competition from MNCs. OR: Banks act as intermediaries collecting deposits and lending to borrowers, playing a crucial role in economic activities; poor households face problems such as lack of collateral/documentation, and are often forced to rely on informal, high-interest moneylenders.
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