Maharashtra SSC Class 10 History and Political Science June 2026 question paper
Maximum marks 40 · Time 2 hours
Try each question first, then open its model answer. Where the paper offers a choice, both questions are shown with OR between them.
Get your answers checked, free
Write this paper on paper, timed, then upload photos or a PDF of your answers. You get marks for every question, what earned them and what was missing, within 48 hours.
Q.1 (A)
1 mark each
- Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the statements :Q.1 (A) (1)1 markThe arts of painting and sculpting are ____.
Tap an option to check your answer.
- Q.1 (A) (2)1 markThe first English newspaper in India was started by ____.
Tap an option to check your answer.
- Q.1 (A) (3)1 markThe Museum named, ____ at Kolkata is the first museum in India.
Tap an option to check your answer.
Q.1 (B)
1 mark each
- Identify and write the wrong pair in the following sets :Q.1 (B) (1)1 markIdentify and write the wrong pair in the following set: (a) Qutub Minar — Mehrauli (b) Gol Gumbaz — Bijapur (c) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Railway Terminus — Delhi (d) Taj Mahal — Agra
Tap an option to check your answer.
- Q.1 (B) (2)1 markIdentify and write the wrong pair in the following set: (a) Matheran — Hill Station (b) Todoba — Rock-cut Caves (c) Kolhapur — Pilgrim Centre (d) Ajanta — World Heritage
Tap an option to check your answer.
- Q.1 (B) (3)1 markIdentify and write the wrong pair in the following set: (a) Mrichchhakatika — An ivory doll (b) Kathasaritsagara — Flying Wooden dolls (c) Maza Pravas — Daily schedule of Lakshmibai, the Queen of Jhansi (d) Shatkar — A Sports Magazine
Tap an option to check your answer.
Q.2 (A)
2 marks each · attempt any 2
- Do as directed (any two) :Q.2 (A) (1)2 marksComplete the following chart. The chart as printed has two columns (historian and book, no headings) and four blanks:
Historian Book James Mill 'The History of British India' James Grant Duff .......... .......... 'The History of India' S.A. Dange .......... .......... 'Who were the Shudras' - Q.2 (A) (2)2 marksComplete the following time line of encyclopaedias related to history. The time line (A.D.) has five points; the year is printed above the line and the encyclopaedia below it. As printed:
Year Encyclopaedia 1876 Bharatvarshiya Prachin Aitihasik Kosh .......... Bharatvarshiya Prachin Charitrakosh 1937 .......... .......... Bharatvarshiya Arvachin Charitrakosh 1969 .......... - Q.2 (A) (3)2 marksComplete the following concept map. The central box reads 'Indian Cultural Heritage Sites'. Four arrows lead from it to four places, Delhi, Patan (Gujarat), Agra and Jaipur, and from each place an arrow leads to a blank box. Write the World Cultural Heritage Site at each place in its blank box.
Q.2 (B)
2 marks each · attempt any 2
- Write short notes (any two) :Q.2 (B) (1)2 marksWrite a short note on: Saraswati Mahal Library.
- Q.2 (B) (2)2 marksWrite a short note on: Agro-tourism.
- Q.2 (B) (3)2 marksWrite a short note on: Annales School.
Q.3
2 marks each · attempt any 2
- Explain the following statements with reasons (any two) :Q.3 (1)2 marksKnowledge of history is essential for newspaper articles.
- Q.3 (2)2 marksCurrently the structure of sports economy has been significantly affected.
- Q.3 (3)2 marksIt is important to take a few primary precautions in order to preserve the natural and cultural heritage sites.
- Q.3 (4)2 marksWriting of the regional history received a momentum.
Q.4
marks as printed
- Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it : Temples in Maharashtra built in 12th-13th centuries are known as Hemadpanti temples. The outer walls of Hemadpanti temples are built in a star shape. In the star-shaped plan, the outer walls of the temple has a zigzag design. This results into an interesting effect of alternating light and shadow. The important characteristic of Hemadpanti temple is its masonry. The walls are built without using any mortar, by locking the stones by using the technique of tenon and mortise joints. The Ambreshwar temple at Ambarnath near Mumbai, Gondeshwar temple at Sinnar near Nashik, Aundha Nagnath temple in the Hingoli district are a few finest examples of the Hemadpanti style. Their plan is star-shaped. The Hemadpanti temples are found at several places in Maharashtra.Q.4 (1)1 markIn which state do we find the Hemadpanti temples ?
- Q.4 (2)1 markIn which centuries were the Hemadpanti temples built ?
- Q.4 (3)2 marksExpress your opinion about the Hemadpanti temples.
Q.5
3 marks each · attempt any 2
- Answer the following questions in detail (any two) :Q.5 (1)3 marksExplain Karl Marx's 'Class Theory'.
- Q.5 (2)3 marksHow can we correlate applied history with our present ?
- Q.5 (3)3 marksWhat is Powada ?
- Q.5 (4)3 marksWrite down the history of television.
Q.6
1 mark each
- Q.6 (1)1 markIn Maharashtra, ____ seats are reserved for women in local self-governing institutions.
Tap an option to check your answer.
- Q.6 (2)1 markIn a democracy ____ participate in elections and get political power.
Tap an option to check your answer.
Q.7
2 marks each · attempt any 2
- State whether the following statements are true or false. Give reasons for your answers (any two) :Q.7 (1)2 marksSecrecy in the working of Government has increased due to the Right to Information.
- Q.7 (2)2 marksThe Election Commission lays down the Code of Conduct during elections.
- Q.7 (3)2 marksMovements are important in a democracy.
Q.8 (A)
2 marks each · attempt any 1
- Explain the following concepts (any one) :Q.8 (A) (1)2 marksRegionalism
- Q.8 (A) (2)2 marksLeft-extremism.
Q.8 (B)
2 marks each · attempt any 1
- Do as directed (any one) :Q.8 (B) (1)2 marksComplete the following concept map. The central box reads 'Tribals in India'. Four arrows lead from it to four regions, Maharashtra, Bihar, Orissa and Chota Nagpur, and each region leads to a blank box. Write the tribes of each region that rose against the British in the pre-independence period in its blank box.
- Q.8 (B) (2)2 marksComplete the following concept map. The box 'Laws related to Women' has four arrows leading to four blank boxes. Write one law related to women in each blank box.
Q.9
2 marks each · attempt any 1
- Answer in brief (any one) :Q.9 (1)2 marksWrite some additional information about the post of the Election Commissioner.
- Q.9 (2)2 marksWhat are the major characteristics of political parties ?