SEBA Class 10 Social Science 2015 Question Paper [HSLC Social Science Question Paper 2015]

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 2015 paper—can help you become familiar with the latest exam pattern, question styles, and weightage, giving you an advantage in preparation.

About the 2015 Social Science Paper

The SEBA HSLC Class 10 Social Science 2015 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 2015

SOCIAL SCIENCE

2015

(For both New and Old Course)

Full Marks: 80

Pass Marks: 24

Time: Three hours

Section 1: Choose the Correct Answer

1. (i) During whose GovernorGeneral regime were the Tenant Act, Ryotwari, and Mahalwari Systems introduced in India?

    (a) Lord Warren Hastings

    (b) Lord Cornwallis

    (c) Lord William Bentinck

    (d) Lord Dalhousie

   (ii) Which British administrator helped in the formation of the Muslim League in 1906?

    (a) Lord Curzon

    (b) Lord Minto

    (c) Lord Ripon

    (d) Lord Cornwallis

   (iii) In which National Park of Assam are wild horses and whitewinged ducks found?

    (a) Nameri National Park

    (b) Kaziranga National Park

    (c) Manas National Park

    (d) DibruSaikhowa National Park

   (iv) The part of the Digaru drainage that flows through Meghalaya is known as:

    (a) Umtru

    (b) Umium

    (c) Umtereng

    (d) Umrangshu

   (v) The National Highway (NH) that connects Guwahati with Shillong is:

    (a) NH 52

    (b) NH 40

    (c) NH 37

    (d) NH 31

Section 2: Short Answer Questions

2. In which part of Assam is tropical evergreen forest predominantly found?

3. Name one major cash crop produced in the Barak Valley.

4. What is the name of the Central Bank of India?

5. What was the major aim and objective of the 'Azad Hind Fauj'?

6. On which day and year was the 'Apex Lawbook', i.e., the Constitution of India, adopted?

7. What was the real name of Ajan Fakir?

8. Name two countries in Asia that experience an equatorial climate.

9. Name the districts under Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD).

10. Mention any two conditions of the GandhiIrwin Pact signed in 1931.

11. What was the ancient Khasi name of Shillong? Who was the first British Political Administrator of Khasi Hills?

12. Who arrested Bahadur Gaoburha and Formud Ali for antiBritish activities? Write the name of the jail where both were kept as prisoners.

13. Mention two rivers of India flowing into the Arabian Sea.

14. Mention two evils of money.

15. Mention the name of two rural banks.

16. Mention three major causes of the failure of cooperative societies in Assam.

17. Name three agencies generating public opinion.

18. Write the different terms used by any three major tribes of Assam in lieu of the 'Bihu' festival.

OR

Write three conditions mentioned by J.S. Mill for the survival of democracy.

19. Mention any four merits of democracy.

20. Give two arguments each for and against the coalition government.

21. Mention four aims of the United Nations Organization.

22. Name four major functions of the National Human Rights Commission.

23. What do you mean by pressure groups? Briefly discuss their role in the functioning of democracy.

24. Discuss the role played by the people of Assam in the Quit India Movement.

25. Mention any six fundamental duties of Indian citizens.

26. Discuss the factors influencing agriculture in Asia.

OR

Give an account of the major natural resources of Asia and their utilization.

Draw a sketchmap of Assam and locate the following in the map.

(i) Subansiri river

(ii) Barpeta

(iii) Chandrapur

(iv) Majuli

27. Draw a sketch map of Assam and locate the following in the map:

    (i) Subansiri River

    (ii) Barpeta

    (iii) Chandrapur

    (iv) Majuli

   OR

(For Blind Candidates Only)

Explain how rhino poaching can be checked in Assam.

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