SEBA Class 10 Social Science 2021 Question Paper [HSLC Social Science Question Paper 2021]

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 2021 paper—can help you become familiar with the latest exam pattern, question styles, and weightage, giving you an advantage in preparation.

About the 2021 Social Science Paper

The SEBA HSLC Class 10 Social Science 2021 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 2021-22

SOCIAL SCIENCE

2021

Full Marks: 90

Pass Marks: 27

Time: 3 hours

SECTION-A

1. (a) When did the British Parliament pass the Indian Independence Act?

   - (i) February, 1947

   - (ii) June, 1947

   - (iii) July, 1947

   - (iv) March, 1947

   (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 an abiotic resource?

   - (i) Air

   - (ii) Bacteria

   - (iii) Fungus

   - (iv) Crop

   (f) Which one of the following gases is not responsible for global warming?

   - (i) Carbon dioxide

   - (ii) Ozone

   - (iii) Methane

   - (iv) Nitrous oxide

   (g) Which one of the following is the largest ocean in the world?

   - (i) Indian Ocean

   - (ii) Atlantic Ocean

   - (iii) Pacific Ocean

   - (iv) Southern Ocean

   (h) When was the 'Cabinet Mission' sent to India by the British Government?

   - (i) August, 1935

   - (ii) July, 1945

   - (iii) March, 1946

   - (iv) August, 1947

SECTION-B

PART-I

2. Who, for the first time, used the term 'Satyagraha'? What is its actual meaning?

3. Write the names of the President and the General Secretary of the Assam Association who were formally elected in the First Session of the Association.

4. Write the names of two divisions of Ojapali and give examples.

5. What were the anti-movement measures taken by the British to dominate the Swadeshi Movement? Did the British get support from the leaders of the movement?

OR

   What were the initial programs of the Swadeshi Movement? Mention briefly about each of the programs.

6. Mention three causes of the failure of the 1857 Revolt in Assam.

OR

   Write in brief about the role of 'Raijmel' (People's Assembly) towards the Peasants' Revolt in Assam.

7. When was the 'Muslim League' formed in India? Mention its two objectives.

8. When was the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre taken place? Briefly describe the incident.

9. Discuss the contribution of Asomiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha in Assam.

10. Write a note on the art and paintings of Assam.

11. Throw light on the revenue system introduced by the East India Company in Assam.

PART-II

12. Name the continental land blocks on the north and south of the Tethys Sea.

13. Write the names of the States and Countries that surround the State of Assam.

14. What is desertification? Mention its two causes.

15. What is a non-renewable resource? Give an example.

16. What is meant by 'conservation of resources'? Mention two methods of resource conservation.

OR

   Write a note on the classification of resources.

17. Briefly describe the mineral resources of Assam.

18. Write briefly about the distribution of oceans and continents in the world.

OR

Briefly describe the Continental Drift Theory.

19. Discuss the factors of industrial backwardness in Assam.

OR

Discuss the prospects of agro-based industries in Assam.

20. How is land polluted?

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

   - (a) State capital

   - (b) Silk town

   - (c) The first oil refinery of India

OR

   (For Blind Candidates Only)

   Write a brief account of the tea industry of Assam.

PART-III

22. Mention any four agencies of the UNO.

23. What is barter? Mention two disadvantages of the barter system.

24. Briefly discuss the role of the UNO in world peace.

25. What is economic planning? Mention its two important needs.

26. What is a bank? Mention its one important role.

27. Mention two important characteristics of democratic planning.

28. Explain in brief how the ideals of the Indian Constitution have been manifested in its Preamble.

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