SEBA Class 10 Social Science 2014 Question Paper [HSLC Social Science Question Paper 2014]

The Assam Board of Secondary Education, Assam (ASSEB DIVISION-1 ERSTWHILE SEBA) conducts the HSLC Examination annually, and Social Science remains a key subject for Assam Board Class 10 students. Solving recent Class 10th Social science question papers—like the 2014 paper—can help you become familiar with the latest exam pattern, question styles, and weightage, giving you an advantage in preparation.

About the 2014 Social Science Paper

The SEBA HSLC Class 10 Social Science 2014 question paper in pdf provides the most up-to-date insight into the current question trends, structure, and marking scheme. Practicing this paper under timed conditions will strengthen your exam readiness, enhance speed, and build accuracy.

HSLC SEBA Social Science Question Paper 2014

SOCIAL SCIENCE

2014

Full Marks: 100

Pass Marks: 30

Time: Three hours

SECTION-A

1. Choose the correct answer:

   - (i) Which one of the following is a non-renewable resource?

     - (a) Water

     - (b) Sunshine

     - (c) Plants

     - (d) Natural gas

   - (ii) Which plateau is known as the 'roof of the world'?

     - (a) Armenia plateau

     - (b) Anatolia plateau

     - (c) Pamir Plateau

     - (d) Kurdistan Plateau

   - (iii) In which year were the regional rural banks of Assam named as 'Assam Gramin Vikash Bank'?

     - (a) 2004

     - (b) 2006

     - (c) 2008

     - (d) 2010

   - (iv) During whose tenure was the 'Partition Plan of Bengal' executed?

     - (a) Lord Curzon

     - (b) Lord William Bentinck

     - (c) Lord Dalhousie

     - (d) Lord Mountbatten

   - (v) Which day is observed as the World Human Rights Day?

     - (a) 24 October

     - (b) 27 September

     - (c) 5 June

     - (d) 10 December

2. How many administrative districts are there in Assam?

3. Where is the headquarters of the North East Development Finance Corporation?

4. Who composed the song 'Bande Mataram'?

5. What is the popular name of Baikunthanath Bhagabat Bhattacharyya?

6. Who defined Democracy as a form of government 'of the people, by the people, and for the people'?

7. Mention one demerit of Coalition Government.

8. Name two species of deciduous plants found in the tropical monsoon region of Assam.

9. Write the names of two mountain ranges of Asia which extend to the West from the Pamir Knot.

10. Mention two objectives of the World Bank.

11. Mention two statutory systems of the World Trade Organization.

12. What were requested by the Muslim delegation under the leadership of Aga Khan to the British Viceroy at Shimla?

13. Why did the rebellion of 1857-58 fail in Assam?

14. Why has the popularity of the coalition government increased in recent times?

15. Why were 14 commercial banks nationalized in India in 1969?

16. How did Muslim settlement originate in Assam?

17. How do pressure groups play a significant role in the development of the general people?

18. How can conservation of resources be made successful?

19. Explain any four functions of the North Eastern Council.

20. What kinds of precautionary measures should be taken by the people of an earthquake-prone area to reduce the extent of casualties?

21. How can the objectives of World Peace be made more popular?

22. Draw a sketch map of Assam and insert the following in the map:

   - (a) Jatinga

   - (b) Majuli

   - (c) Manas National Park

OR

(For Blind Candidates Only)

Discuss the problems of industrialization in Assam (any four).

23. Explain the importance of forest resources in the economic development of Assam.

24. Why are all the regions of Asia not equally developed?

25. Discuss the Non-Cooperation Movement launched under Gandhi's leadership and mention the cause of postponement of the Movement.

OR

Discuss the Civil Disobedience Movement launched by Gandhi. What were the reactions of the British government to this movement?

26. Why did political rebellions occur in Assam during the period 1828-1830 against the British? How did the British suppress the rebellions?

OR

Why did the rebellion of 1857-58 occur in Assam?

27. How did the people of Assam take part in the Civil Disobedience Movement?

OR

How were the Ryot Sabhas formed in different parts of Assam against the British?

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