SEBA Class 10 Social Science 2017 Question Paper [HSLC Social Science Question Paper 2017]

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 2017 paper—can help you become familiar with the latest exam pattern, question styles, and weightage, giving you an advantage in preparation.

About the 2017 Social Science Paper

The SEBA HSLC Class 10 Social Science 2017 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 2017

SOCIAL SCIENCE

2017

Full Marks: 100

Pass Marks: 30

Time: Three hours

SECTION  A

1. Which British administrator helped in the formation of the Muslim League in 1906?

    (a) Lord Minto

    (b) Lord Curzon

    (c) Lord Cornwallis

    (d) Lord Ripon

2. Which one of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

    (a) Water

    (b) Sunshine

    (c) Plants

    (d) Natural Gas

3. Which sea has separated the continents Asia and Africa?

    (a) Mediterranean Sea

    (b) Red Sea

    (c) Caspian Sea

    (d) Arabian Sea

4. In the International Court of Justice, the total number of Judges are:

    (a) 11

    (b) 15

    (c) 9

    (d) 5

5. During whose tenure was the 'Partition Plan of Bengal' executed?

    (a) Lord Mountbatten

    (b) Lord William Bentinck

    (c) Lord Dalhousie

    (d) Lord Curzon

6. The President of India appoints as the Chairman of the North East Council:

    (a) One of the Chief Ministers of North East states

    (b) One of the Governors of the North East states

    (c) One of the Finance Ministers of North East states

    (d) One of the Chief Secretaries of North East states

7. Which one of the following is an abiotic resource?

    (a) Air

    (b) Plants

    (c) Animals

    (d) Crops

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

    (a) NH 52

    (b) NH 40

    (c) NH 37

    (d) NH 31

9. Which one of the following banks was first set up in India in 1770?

    (a) Reserve Bank of India

    (b) Bank of Hindustan

    (c) Industrial Development Bank of India

    (d) Small Industries Development Bank of India

10. Which day is observed as the World Human Rights Day?

     (a) 24 October

     (b) 27 September

     (c) 5 June

     (d) 10 December

SECTION  B

Part I

11. When and in which session of the Indian National Congress was Purna Swaraj declared to be the chief goal of the Indians?

12. Mention two contributions of Austrics to Indian Culture.

13. Write the names of two philosophers of ancient India.

   OR

What are the two main divisions of Indian paintings? Give examples.

14. What were the initial programs of the agitation of the partition of Bengal?

OR

What were the antimovement measures taken by the British to dominate the Swadeshi movement?

15. Mention three main geographical regions of Bengal which were annexed to the province 'East Bengal and Assam' created after the partition of Bengal.

16. Write a brief note on the importance of Phulaguri Dhawa in history.

OR

Write a brief note on the Jaintia Revolt against the British in 1850.

17. Why is cultural diversity, assimilation, and change taking place more rapidly in Assam than the other States of the North East region? Write briefly.

18. Why did the rebellion of 185758 occur in Assam?

OR

Discuss the reasons why the revolt of 185758 failed in Assam.

19. Write on the contribution of Assam Association towards social reforms in Britishruled Assam.

20. Discuss the Noncooperation Movement launched under Gandhi's leadership and mention the cause of postponement of the Movement.

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

OR

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

Part  II

22. Define Natural and Human resources with examples.

23. Which is the largest Ocean in the world? Mention the area of the Ocean.

24. How many countries are there in the world? In terms of land area, name the largest and smallest country in the world.

25. What is desertification? Give two reasons for desertification.

OR

What is pollution? State how air is polluted.

26. What are environmental problems? Explain the geographical divisions of the environmental problems.

27. What is Economic Geography? State three major branches of Economic Geography.

28. Name the major minerals of Assam. Explain briefly the oil fields of Assam.

29. Discuss the factors responsible for the variations of climates in Asia.

OR

Write the names of five countries and their capitals of the continent of Europe.

30. What are the major agrobased industries of Assam? Explain briefly about the tea industry of Assam.

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

    (a) A National Park

    (b) Monabari Tea Garden

    (c) Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport

OR

(For Blind Candidates Only)

Discuss the problems of industrialization in Assam. (Any five)

Part  III

32. Write two differences between Economic Development and Economic Growth.

OR

When was 'NITI AYOG' formed? Who is the Chairman of NITI AYOG?

33. Write two main functions of Regional Rural Banks (R.R.B).

34. Write two disadvantages of the barter system.

35. When did the General Assembly of the U.N.O. adopt the Human Rights Declaration? What is the main objective of the Human Rights Declaration?

36. Mention three statutory systems of the World Trade Organisation.

37. Write briefly how economic reform in India is influenced by liberalization, privatization, and globalization.

OR

Mention three important objectives of Assam's Twelfth Five Year Plan.

38. Write briefly how Robertson and Francis Jenkins brought about reformation in district administration during British rule in Assam.

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