SEBA Class 10 Social Science 2020 Question Paper [HSLC Social Science Question Paper 2020]

 

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 2020 paper—can help you become familiar with the latest exam pattern, question styles, and weightage, giving you an advantage in preparation.

About the 2020 Social Science Paper

The SEBA HSLC Class 10 Social Science 2020 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 2020

SOCIAL SCIENCE

2020

Full Marks: 90

Pass Marks: 27

Time: 3 hours

SECTION-A

1. (a) When did the Chauri-Chaura violence take place?

   - (i) 5th February, 1922

   - (ii) 8th August, 1942

   - (iii) 31st January, 1930

   - (iv) 6th April, 1919

   (b) Who was hanged along with Maniram Dewan?

   - (i) Mayaram Nazir

   - (ii) Sheikh Farmud Ali

   - (iii) Piyali Barua

   - (iv) Dutiram Barua

   (c) Who formed the Assam Association in 1903?

   - (i) Padmanath Gohain Barua

   - (ii) Hemchandra Barua

   - (iii) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi

   - (iv) Manik Chandra Barua

   (d) Which one of the following population groups follows Buddhism?

   - (i) Khasi

   - (ii) Khamti

   - (iii) Adi

   - (iv) Karbi

   (e) Which one of the following is a man-made resource?

   - (i) River

   - (ii) Mineral Oil

   - (iii) Irrigation Canal

   - (iv) Forest

   (f) What is the proportion of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

   - (i) 0.0035%

   - (ii) 0.035%

   - (iii) 0.35%

   - (iv) 3.35%

   (g) Which sea separates Asia from Africa?

   - (i) Red Sea

   - (ii) Mediterranean Sea

   - (iii) Caspian Sea

   - (iv) Adriatic Sea

   (h) Which word was incorporated in the preamble of the Indian Constitution through the 42nd Amendment in 1976?

   - (i) Sovereign

   - (ii) Democratic

   - (iii) Republic

   - (iv) Socialist

SECTION-B

 PART-I

2. When was the Gandhi-Irwin Pact signed? Mention one outcome of the agreement.

3. Who formed Ahom Sabha? What was its most important activity?

4. Mention two folk dances of Darrang district.

5. When did the Swadeshi Movement take place in India? What was its contribution to the rise of national industry?

OR

Write briefly the contribution of women in the Swadeshi Movement in India.

6. What was "Partition of Bengal"? Mention its two important consequences.

7. Write a note on the "Peasant Revolt of Patharughat".

8. Mention the impacts of the Revolt of 1857 in Assam.

OR

Write the significance of the Jaintia Revolt against the British.

9. What was the background behind launching the Quit India Movement by Gandhi? How did he lead this movement?

10. Write briefly about the celebration of the Bihu festival in Assam.

11. How did the Non-Cooperation Movement spread in Assam?

OR

How did Assamese nationalism grow in Assam during the freedom movement?

PART-II

12. Define "Economic Geography". What is its subject matter?

13. How does water pollution occur?

14. Write the names of two countries of Europe located in the Mediterranean region.

15. Mention four mineral resources of Assam.

 OR

 Mention two plain tribes and two hill tribes of Assam.

16. Write three consequences of global warming.

17. Mention three problems of economic development in Assam.

OR

    Write a note on population distribution in Assam.

18. What is meant by "Resource"? Mention its basic characteristics with examples.

19. Draw a sketch-map of Assam and locate any two of the following with names:

   - (a) Bio-Technology Park

   - (b) A Bird Sanctuary

   - (c) Largest Tea Garden of Asia

OR

(For Blind Candidates Only)

Write briefly about agro-based industries of Assam.

20. Discuss the physical characteristics of Asia.

OR

Describe the distribution and characteristics of the oceans.

21. Discuss the role of agriculture in the economy of Assam.

OR

Write an account of railway transport development in Assam.

PART-III

22. When was the UNO established? What is its basic objective?

23. Is a cheque money? Give arguments in favor of your answer.

24. Which organization is the publisher of the World Human Development Report? What are the indicators used for calculating the Human Development Index?

25. Describe briefly the structure and functions of the National Human Rights Commission of India.

26. What is NABARD? What are its main functions?

OR

What is IDBI? When was it established? Mention its two primary functions.

27. What is NITI Aayog? When was it formed? Who is its chairman?

28. Is India a federal country like that of the USA? Explain.

OR

Why is India called a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic?

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