Maharashtra SSC Class 10 History and Political Science July 2025 question paper
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Q.1 (A)
1 mark each
- Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentence :Q.1 (A) (1)1 markLouvre Museum has in its collection the much acclaimed painting of ____ by Leonardo-da-Vinci.
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- Q.1 (A) (2)1 mark____ is supposed to be the first Keertankar in Maharashtra.
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- Q.1 (A) (3)1 markThe book ____ written by Hegel is well known.
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Q.1 (B)
1 mark each
- Identify the wrong pair in the following and rewrite :Q.1 (B) (1)1 markIdentify the wrong pair in the following set of sports and their types, and rewrite it correctly: (i) Mallakhamb — Outdoor game based on physical skills (ii) Water Polo — Water Sports (iii) Skating — Adventurous ice sport (iv) Chess — Outdoor game
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- Q.1 (B) (2)1 markIdentify the wrong pair in the following set of World Heritage Sites and their locations, and rewrite it correctly: (i) Red Fort — Mumbai (ii) Jantar Mantar — Jaipur (iii) Rani-Ki-Vav — Patan (iv) Capital Complex — Chandigarh
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- Q.1 (B) (3)1 markIdentify the wrong pair in the following set of persons and their works, and rewrite it correctly: (i) Pandita Ramabai — The High Caste Hindu Woman (ii) Rukhamabai — The first practicing lady doctor in India (iii) Tarabai Shinde — Who were the Shudras (iv) Meera Kosambi — Feminist Essays
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Q.2 (A)
2 marks each · attempt any 2
- Complete the activity as per given instructions (any two) :Q.2 (A) (1)2 marksComplete the following concept chart. As printed, the central box reads 'Types of tourism' and four empty boxes are joined to it by arrows (above, below, left and right). Write one type of tourism in each empty box.
- Q.2 (A) (2)2 marksComplete the following concept chart. As printed, the central box reads 'Humanities' and four empty boxes are joined to it by arrows (above, below, left and right). Write one discipline included in the humanities in each empty box.
- Q.2 (A) (3)2 marksComplete the following concept chart of Indian dance forms and the regions they belong to:
No. Region Dance form 1. ______ Kathak 2. Maharashtra ______ 3. ______ Bharatnatyam 4. Kerala ______
Q.2 (B)
2 marks each · attempt any 2
- Write short notes on (any two) :Q.2 (B) (1)2 marksWrite a short note on : Vishwakosh.
- Q.2 (B) (2)2 marksWrite a short note on : Applied History.
- Q.2 (B) (3)2 marksWrite a short note on : Mass Media and Professional Opportunities.
Q.3
2 marks each · attempt any 2
- Explain the following sentences with reasons (any two) :Q.3 (1)2 marksOnly trained persons who are duly qualified can take up the tasks involved in the work of preservation and conservation.
- Q.3 (2)2 marksHistorical research was driven to focus in depth on various aspects of women's life.
- Q.3 (3)2 marksBakhar is an important type of historical documents.
- Q.3 (4)2 marksWe need mass media to facilitate free flow of information to all strata of the society.
Q.4
marks as printed
- Read the given passage and answer the questions given below : An Unusual Village of Books Bhilar is a village near Mahabaleshwar, which boasts of natural beauty and sweetness of strawberry. It is also known as the 'Village of Books'. Every household in this village maintains a library of its own for the tourists to enjoy. 'Maharashtra State Government has implemented this scheme with a view to accelerate the 'Reading Culture' movement for the reader-tourists to enjoy the beauty of Marathi literature enriched by the works of old and new authors and Saints. It includes various types of texts like biographies, autobiographies, fiction, poetry, literature by women, literature on sports, literature for kids, etc. If you go to Mahabaleshwar, make it a point to visit Bhilar as well.Q.4 (1)1 markName the village of books.
- Q.4 (2)1 markWhich scheme was started by the Government of Maharashtra ?
- Q.4 (3)2 marksWrite your opinion about the village of books.
Q.5
3 marks each · attempt any 2
- Answer the following questions in detail (any two) :Q.5 (1)3 marksWhat is Marxist history ?
- Q.5 (2)3 marksWrite information about Dashavatara Theatre in Maharashtra.
- Q.5 (3)3 marksExplain the close tie between sports and history.
- Q.5 (4)3 marksWrite the history of Akashvani.
Q.6
1 mark each
- Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentences :Q.6 (1)1 markThe Voters age decided by the Indian Constitution is ____ .
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- Q.6 (2)1 markSanthal and Munda from ____ started uprising on a large scale.
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Q.7
2 marks each · attempt any 2
- State whether the following statements are true or false. Give reasons for your answer (any two) :Q.7 (1)2 marksState whether the following statement is true or false and give the reason for your answer : Political Parties act as a link between government and people.
- Q.7 (2)2 marksState whether the following statement is true or false and give the reason for your answer : Importance of the problems of farmers and tribals has increased in the left extremist movement.
- Q.7 (3)2 marksState whether the following statement is true or false and give the reason for your answer : In the post-independence period efforts were made for empowering women.
Q.8 (A)
2 marks each · attempt any 1
- Explain the following concepts (any one) :Q.8 (A) (1)2 marksExplain the following concept : Right to Information.
- Q.8 (A) (2)2 marksExplain the following concept : Corruption.
Q.8 (B)
2 marks each · attempt any 1
- Do as directed (any one) :Q.8 (B) (1)2 marksComplete the following chart. As printed, the box on the left reads 'Functions of Election Commission' and arrows lead from it to four empty boxes on the right. Write one function of the Election Commission in each empty box.
- Q.8 (B) (2)2 marksComplete the following concept map. As printed, the central circle reads 'National Political Parties of India' and four empty boxes are joined to it by arrows (above, below, left and right). Write the name of one national political party in each empty box.
Q.9
2 marks each · attempt any 1
- Answer the following questions in brief (any one) :Q.9 (1)2 marksWrite some additional information about the post of the Election Commissioner.
- Q.9 (2)2 marksExplain the functions of environmental movement.