Telangana SSC Social Studies Model Paper 2027 — Full Paper With Answers
Complete Telangana SSC Class 10th Social Studies model paper 2027 with History, Geography, Economics and Political Science questions, detailed answers and weightage for BSETS exam preparation.
This model paper follows the official BSETS pattern for TS SSC Social Studies 2027. Total: 100 marks in 3 hours 15 minutes.
Paper Structure
| Section | Type | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | MCQ — 12 questions | 12 |
| Section B | Fill in the blanks — 8 questions | 8 |
| Section C | Short Answer — 8 of 12 questions (2 marks each) | 16 |
| Section D | Short Answer — 8 of 12 questions (4 marks each) | 32 |
| Section E | Long Answer — 2 of 4 (8 marks each) | 16 |
| Section F | Map Work | 10 |
| Internal | Project/Assignment | 6 |
SECTION A — MCQ (1 Mark Each)
Q1. The Indian National Congress was founded in the year:
(a) 1857 (b) 1885 (c) 1905 (d) 1920
Answer: (b) 1885
(Founded by A.O. Hume in Bombay on 28 December 1885)
Q2. The concept of 'Drain of Wealth' from India was highlighted by:
(a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (b) Mahatma Gandhi (c) Dadabhai Naoroji (d) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Answer: (c) Dadabhai Naoroji
(In his book 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India', 1901)
Q3. Which river is known as the 'Ganga of the South'?
(a) Krishna (b) Cauvery (c) Godavari (d) Mahanadi
Answer: (c) Godavari
Q4. The Human Development Index (HDI) was developed by:
(a) World Bank (b) IMF (c) UNDP (d) WTO
Answer: (c) UNDP
(United Nations Development Programme; HDI concept by Mahbub ul Haq and Amartya Sen)
Q5. Panchayati Raj system was established under which Constitutional Amendment?
(a) 42nd (b) 52nd (c) 73rd (d) 86th
Answer: (c) 73rd
(The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj)
Q6. The Quit India Movement was launched in the year:
(a) 1920 (b) 1930 (c) 1942 (d) 1946
Answer: (c) 1942
Q7. Which of the following is a Kharif crop?
(a) Wheat (b) Rice (c) Barley (d) Mustard
Answer: (b) Rice
(Kharif crops are sown in June-July and harvested in September-October with monsoon rains)
Q8. The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?
(a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 10 (d) 12
Answer: (b) 8
(Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, Mizoram)
Q9. GDP stands for:
(a) Gross Domestic Product (b) General Development Plan (c) Gross Development Progress (d) Global Domestic Production
Answer: (a) Gross Domestic Product
Q10. The Right to Information Act was passed in:
(a) 2000 (b) 2003 (c) 2005 (d) 2010
Answer: (c) 2005
Q11. Which state has the highest literacy rate in India?
(a) Tamil Nadu (b) Maharashtra (c) Kerala (d) Karnataka
Answer: (c) Kerala
Q12. The Partition of Bengal was annulled in:
(a) 1908 (b) 1911 (c) 1919 (d) 1920
Answer: (b) 1911
(Partition was annulled on 12 December 1911 during Delhi Durbar)
SECTION B — Fill in the Blanks (1 Mark Each)
Q13. The ________ Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920.
Answer: Non-Cooperation
Q14. The longest river in India is ________.
Answer: Ganga
Q15. The primary sector of the economy includes ________ and ________.
Answer: Agriculture and Mining
Q16. The Constitution of India came into force on ________.
Answer: 26 January 1950
Q17. ________ is known as the 'Silicon Valley of India'.
Answer: Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Q18. The Dandi March was related to the ________ Movement.
Answer: Civil Disobedience
Q19. NABARD stands for ________.
Answer: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Q20. The largest plateau in India is the ________ Plateau.
Answer: Deccan
SECTION C — Short Answer (2 Marks Each — Attempt 8 of 12)
Q21. What were the main causes of the Revolt of 1857?
Answer:
- Military causes: Use of greased cartridges (believed to contain cow and pig fat) for Enfield rifles
- Political causes: Doctrine of Lapse by Lord Dalhousie — annexation of Indian kingdoms
- Economic causes: Destruction of Indian industries and heavy taxation
- Social causes: Interference in Indian customs through social reforms
Q22. Distinguish between Rabi and Kharif crops with two examples each.
Answer:
| Feature | Rabi | Kharif |
|---|---|---|
| Sowing time | October–November | June–July (monsoon onset) |
| Harvesting | March–April | September–October |
| Water source | Winter rains and irrigation | Monsoon rainfall |
| Examples | Wheat, Barley, Mustard, Peas | Rice, Maize, Cotton, Groundnut |
Q23. What is sustainable development? Why is it important?
Answer: Sustainable development means meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (Brundtland Commission definition, 1987).
Importance:
- Preserves natural resources for future generations
- Reduces environmental pollution and climate change
- Ensures economic growth without depleting resources
- Balances development with ecological conservation
Q24. Explain the importance of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
Answer: The Preamble is the introduction to the Constitution. It describes the nature of the Indian state and the objectives of the Constitution.
Key words in Preamble:
- Sovereign — India is not under any foreign power
- Socialist — equitable distribution of wealth
- Secular — no official religion; all religions treated equally
- Democratic — government by the people
- Republic — elected head of state (President)
The Preamble declares Justice (social, economic, political), Liberty, Equality and Fraternity as the objectives.
Q25. What is globalisation? Mention two positive effects on India.
Answer: Globalisation is the process of integration and interaction among countries, companies and people across the world through trade, investment and technology.
Positive effects on India:
- Growth of IT and software industries — India became a global software hub
- More foreign investment — created employment opportunities
- Access to better technology and products for consumers
- Expansion of export markets for Indian goods and services
SECTION D — Short Answer (4 Marks Each — Attempt 8 of 12)
Q26. Describe the role of Mahatma Gandhi in India's freedom struggle. Mention any four movements led by him.
Answer: Mahatma Gandhi transformed the Indian freedom movement from an elite political movement into a mass movement involving crores of ordinary Indians.
His approach: Non-violent civil disobedience (Satyagraha) — fighting injustice without violence
Four Major Movements:
1. Champaran Satyagraha (1917): First civil disobedience in India. Led struggle of indigo farmers in Bihar against British plantation owners.
2. Non-Cooperation Movement (1920–22): Called for boycott of British goods, courts, schools and legislative councils. Suspended after Chauri Chaura violence.
3. Civil Disobedience Movement (1930–34): Began with Dandi March — 241 miles march to make salt and defy salt laws. Led to Round Table Conferences.
4. Quit India Movement (1942): 'Do or Die' call to British to leave India immediately. Mass arrests — Gandhi and Congress leaders imprisoned.
Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence influenced independence movements worldwide including Martin Luther King Jr. in USA.
Q27. Explain the importance of agriculture in the Indian economy. What are the main problems faced by Indian farmers?
Answer: Importance of Agriculture:
- Employs about 45% of India's workforce
- Contributes approximately 18% of India's GDP
- Provides raw materials for agro-based industries (textiles, sugar, food processing)
- Earns foreign exchange through agricultural exports
- Ensures food security for 140 crore people
Problems faced by Indian farmers:
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Small and fragmented landholdings — average farm size under 1.5 hectares; inefficient for modern farming
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Dependence on monsoon — 60% of farmland still unirrigated; drought causes crop failure
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Lack of credit — farmers depend on moneylenders at high interest rates; debt trap
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Poor market linkages — middlemen exploit farmers; farmers don't get fair price for produce
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Outdated farming methods — many small farmers still use traditional tools and techniques
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Storage problems — lack of cold storage facilities; post-harvest losses up to 30%
SECTION E — Long Answer (8 Marks Each — Attempt 2 of 4)
Q28. Describe the major physical divisions of India. How does India's physical geography influence its climate and agriculture?
Answer: Major Physical Divisions of India:
1. The Himalayan Mountains (North)
- Three ranges: Greater Himalayas (Himadri), Lesser Himalayas (Himachal), Outer Himalayas (Siwaliks)
- Highest peak in India: Kangchenjunga (8,586 m)
- Act as a natural barrier against cold Central Asian winds
- Source of major rivers: Ganga, Yamuna, Brahmaputra
2. The Northern Plains
- Formed by alluvial deposits of Himalayan rivers
- Most fertile region; agricultural heartland of India
- States: Punjab, Haryana, UP, Bihar, West Bengal
- Three sub-divisions: Punjab Plains, Ganga Plains, Brahmaputra Plains
3. The Peninsular Plateau
- Oldest and most stable landmass (part of Gondwana)
- Deccan Plateau: black cotton soil (regur) — ideal for cotton cultivation
- Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats as boundaries
- Rich in minerals: coal, iron ore, manganese, mica
4. The Coastal Plains
- Western Coastal Plain: narrow, Mumbai to Kanyakumari
- Eastern Coastal Plain: wider, fertile delta regions
- Important for fishing, trade and agriculture (rice cultivation)
5. The Islands
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Bay of Bengal)
- Lakshadweep Islands (Arabian Sea)
Influence on Climate:
- Himalayas block cold Arctic winds → North India not as cold as Central Asia
- Himalayas force monsoon clouds to rise and precipitate → heavy rainfall in Northeast
- Deccan Plateau creates rain shadow effect on Karnataka and Andhra
Influence on Agriculture:
- Northern Plains (alluvial soil): wheat, rice, sugarcane
- Deccan Plateau (black soil): cotton, sorghum
- Eastern Coastal Plains (delta soil): rice cultivation
- Western Ghats slopes: tea, coffee, spices
SECTION F — Map Work (10 Marks)
Mark the following on the outline map of India:
- River Ganga and River Godavari
- Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats
- States of Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
- Tropic of Cancer line
- Deccan Plateau region
(Practice marking these on a blank map of India — map questions carry 10 marks in TS SSC)
Chapter-Wise Weightage
| Chapter | Marks |
|---|---|
| Indian Freedom Movement | 20 |
| Physical Features of India | 15 |
| Resources and Agriculture | 15 |
| Indian Economy and Development | 15 |
| Democratic Politics and Governance | 15 |
| Map Work | 10 |
| Internal Assessment | 6 |
| Current Affairs (integrated) | 4 |
Tip: TS SSC Social Studies map questions are 10 marks — students who practice map marking regularly score full marks here. Practice identifying rivers, mountains, states and important cities on blank India maps daily for the last 30 days before your exam.
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